@inproceedings{NonnKalwa, author = {Nonn, Aida and Kalwa, Christoph}, title = {The effect of microstructure, strain hardening and strain rate on the fracture behavior of high strength pipeline steels}, series = {2nd International Conference on Material Modelling (ICMM2), 31th August - 2nd September, 2011 at Mines Paris Tech, France}, booktitle = {2nd International Conference on Material Modelling (ICMM2), 31th August - 2nd September, 2011 at Mines Paris Tech, France}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NonnVoelling, author = {Nonn, Aida and V{\"o}lling, Alexander}, title = {Lokale Spannungsanalyse bei Rissinitiierung}, series = {4. Workshop Kompetenzverbund Kerntechnik "Komponentensicherheit und Werkstoffverhalten", MPA Stuttgart, Germany}, booktitle = {4. Workshop Kompetenzverbund Kerntechnik "Komponentensicherheit und Werkstoffverhalten", MPA Stuttgart, Germany}, subject = {Rissverhalten}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NonnKalwa, author = {Nonn, Aida and Kalwa, Christoph}, title = {Application of probabilistic fracture mechanics for safety assessment of longitudinally welded linepipes}, series = {6th Pipeline Technology Conference (2013), Ostend, Belgium}, booktitle = {6th Pipeline Technology Conference (2013), Ostend, Belgium}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NonnKalwa, author = {Nonn, Aida and Kalwa, Christoph}, title = {Application of damage mechanics approach for crack propagation in pipeline}, series = {19th Biennial Joint Technical Meeting (JTM) on Pipeline Research, April 29 - May 3, 2013, Sydney, Australia}, booktitle = {19th Biennial Joint Technical Meeting (JTM) on Pipeline Research, April 29 - May 3, 2013, Sydney, Australia}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NonnErdelenPepplerWesseletal., author = {Nonn, Aida and Erdelen-Peppler, Marion and Wessel, Waldemar and Mahn, Denise}, title = {How reliable are the current testing procedures for the safety assurance against crack propagation in seamless gas pipelines}, series = {Proceedings of the ASME 2014 33rd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE2014), Volume 4A: Structures, Safety and Reliability, June 8-13, 2014, San Francisco, USA}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the ASME 2014 33rd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE2014), Volume 4A: Structures, Safety and Reliability, June 8-13, 2014, San Francisco, USA}, doi = {10.13140/2.1.3190.6567}, abstract = {The worldwide growing energy demand with the exploration of new gas fields has promoted the development of high toughness seamless pipeline steels which should sustain the increasing demands resulting from the complex loading situations. One of the most important prerequisites for safe installation and operation of long distance gas transmission pipelines is the detailed knowledge and characterization of their fracture performance for specific applications. However, recent industry experience has revealed concerns related to the limitations and reliability of current test methods for brittle-to-ductile transition evaluation. Regarding the transition temperature evaluation, the critical issues involve Drop-Weight Tear Testing (DWTT) and full-scale West-Jefferson (WJ) test applied to the smaller pipes with diameter less than 500mm. The DWTT leads frequently to invalid results in terms of abnormal fracture appearance and inverse fracture occurrence. It is still not clear if this behavior is only owed to a testing effect, which material characteristics cause it and how far it reflects the full-scale behavior. Similar observations were made for the West-Jefferson tests, which could not be assessed in the standard manner either. Again, the question was towards testing effects and the behavior of the pipeline transporting gaseous media remains unanswered. Therefore, this paper aims at identifying open questions on basis of a literature study and own experimental results and showing possible ways forward in demonstrating safety in design against propagating fracture.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NonnWesselSchmidt, author = {Nonn, Aida and Wessel, Waldemar and Schmidt, Tanja}, title = {Application of finite element analysis for assessment of fracture behavior of modern high toughness seamless pipeline steels}, series = {23rd International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineering 2013 (ISOPE 2013), Anchorage, USA}, booktitle = {23rd International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineering 2013 (ISOPE 2013), Anchorage, USA}, doi = {10.13140/2.1.4239.2322}, abstract = {Fracture behavior of seamless pipeline material X65Q acc. to API 5L has been studied both experimentally and numerically at different loading conditions (quasi-static vs. dynamic) and temperatures. The recent findings have shown difficulties in applying well established methods for determination of transition behavior or prediction of ductile crack arrest for the new generation of high-toughness steels. The irregular fracture performance (e.g. so-called "abnormal inverse fracture" appearance, significant scattering in ductile-to-brittle-transition-temperature region, etc.) suggests that the influence of pipe dimensions, loading parameters, crack initiation resistance as well as testing procedure on the fracture behavior has been neither understood nor properly described. This work aims to shed light on these questions regarding the applicability of conventional methods and to better illuminate most relevant parameters affecting fracture behavior of high toughness steels. To achieve this goal, experimental data basis for analysis of fracture behavior in transition and upper shelf regime has been established by conducting quasi-static fracture mechanics tests and dynamic tests on Battelle Drop Weight Tear (BDWT or DWT) specimens at different temperatures. The evaluation of obtained test results in upper shelf has been additionally complemented by numerical simulation of damage behavior. The results highlight the influence of stress conditions on fracture behavior with reference to pipe dimensions and loading conditions and, subsequently, may be used as a basis for revision of existing design methods.}, subject = {Rissfortschritt}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NonnBrauer, author = {Nonn, Aida and Brauer, Holger}, title = {Establishing the correlation between impact energies for different sized specimens using damage models}, series = {Proceedings of the 10th International Pipeline Conference 2014 (IPC2014), September 29 - October 3, 2014, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Vol. 3: Materials and joining, risk and reliability}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 10th International Pipeline Conference 2014 (IPC2014), September 29 - October 3, 2014, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Vol. 3: Materials and joining, risk and reliability}, doi = {10.1115/IPC2014-33164}, abstract = {The safety assessment of flawed pressurized pipes requires the knowledge of toughness properties which are usually provided in terms of impact energy from standard full-sized CVN notch specimens. For pipes with wall thickness less than 10mm different Charpy standards allow for the application of sub-sized specimens. However, it is still not fully clear how the impact energy from sub-sized specimens can be used to evaluate the fracture resistance of the pipes and how this energy correlates to the one from the full-sized specimen. Although different empirical correlations between sub-sized and full-sized specimens exist in the literature their validity is questionable since they are based on the results for older generation of steels. In the recent years the application of damage mechanics models has been promoted to assess the fracture behavior and deformation capacity of pipelines. The main advantage of these models can be found in their capability to link the damage evolution and the underlying stress/strain condition. In this paper damage mechanics approach is applied to describe fracture behavior of X65 pipeline material. Within the damage mechanics approach, Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman (GTN) model is considered to be adequate for the simulation of ductile fracture. For brittle fracture, GTN model is extended by a propagation criterion which examines if the cleavage fracture stress is reached by the maximal principal stresses. The model parameters are calibrated and verified by means of load-displacement curves obtained from instrumented impact tests on different sized CVN specimens. This damage model is subsequently employed to simulate ductile-brittle transition behavior.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NonnParedesKeimetal., author = {Nonn, Aida and Paredes, Marcelo and Keim, Vincent and Wierzbicki, Tomasz}, title = {Comparison of Fracture Models to Quantify the Effects of Material Plasticity on the Ductile Fracture Propagation in Pipelines}, series = {Proceedings of the 2018 12th International Pipeline Conference, Volume 3: Operations, Monitoring, and Maintenance, Materials and Joining, September 24-28, 2018, Calgary, Alberta, Canada}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 2018 12th International Pipeline Conference, Volume 3: Operations, Monitoring, and Maintenance, Materials and Joining, September 24-28, 2018, Calgary, Alberta, Canada}, doi = {10.1115/IPC2018-78366}, abstract = {Various numerical approaches have been developed in the last years aimed to simulate the ductile fracture propagation in pipelines transporting CO2 or natural gas. However, a reliable quantification of the influence of material plasticity on the fracture resistance is still missing. Therefore, more accurate description of the material plasticity on the ductile fracture propagation is required based on a suitable numerical methodology. In this study, different plasticity and fracture models are compared regarding the ductile fracture propagation in X100 pipeline steel with the objective to quantify the influence of plasticity parameters on the fracture resistance. The plastic behavior of the investigated material is considered by the quadratic yield surface in conjunction with a non-associated quadratic plastic flow potential. The strain hardening can be appropriately described by the mixed Swift-Voce law. The simulations of ductile fracture are conducted by an uncoupled, modified Mohr-Coulomb (MMC) and the micromechanically based Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman (GTN) models. In contract to the original GTN model, the MMC model is capable of describing ductile failure over wide range of stress states. Thus, ductile fracture resistance can be estimated for various load and fracture scenarios. Both models are used for the simulation of fracture propagation in DWTT and 3D pressurized pipe sections. The results from the present work can serve as a basis for establishing the correlation between plasticity parameters and ductile fracture propagation.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NonnErdelenPepplerWesseletal., author = {Nonn, Aida and Erdelen-Peppler, Marion and Wessel, Waldemar and Harksen, Silke and Mahn, Denise}, title = {How to assure fracture-propagation control for seamless gas pipelines?}, series = {Proceedings of the 2014 10th International Pipeline Conference (IPC2014), Volume 3: Operations, Monitoring, and Maintenance, Materials and Joining, September 29-October 3, 2014, Calgary, Canada}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 2014 10th International Pipeline Conference (IPC2014), Volume 3: Operations, Monitoring, and Maintenance, Materials and Joining, September 29-October 3, 2014, Calgary, Canada}, doi = {10.1115/IPC2014-33169}, abstract = {Fracture propagation control in gas transmission gas pipelines belongs to the major design requirements for safe operation at high internal pressures. However, the current tests such as Drop-Weight-Tear Test (DWTT) and full-scale West-Jefferson (WJ) test reach the limits of their applicability with respect to transition temperature evaluation for seamless quenched and tempered small diameter pipes reflecting nowadays alloying concepts related to mechanical properties. Hereby, different geometry and material effects are evident which might lead to misinterpretation and unreliability of testing results. This paper aims to discuss open issues addressed in the literature and in own experimental findings with respect to reliability and transferability of testing methods, fracture parameters and their representativeness of seamless quenched and tempered pipeline behavior. By applying damage mechanics approach, it is possible to quantify the prevailing stress state and thus to understand the mechanisms controlling specific fracture appearance (ductile or brittle). Furthermore, studies were performed with objective to quantify the effect of different parameters (geometry, material and loading) on the fracture performance of the pipeline. The results from these investigations will serve as a basis for a safe pipeline design against propagating fracture.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NonnParedesNordhagenetal., author = {Nonn, Aida and Paredes, Marcelo and Nordhagen, H. O. and Munkejord, S. T. and Wierzbicki, Tomasz}, title = {Challenges in fluid-structure modeling of crack propagation and arrest in modern steel pipelines}, series = {14th International Congress on Fracture (ICF14), 18-23 June 2017, Rhodes, Greece}, booktitle = {14th International Congress on Fracture (ICF14), 18-23 June 2017, Rhodes, Greece}, pages = {1351 -- 1352}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KarbasianGrossWeegeNonnetal., author = {Karbasian, H. and Groß-Weege, J. and Nonn, Aida and Zimmermann, S. and Kalwa, Christoph}, title = {Assessment of collapse resistance of UOE pipes - comparison of full-scale and ring collapse tests}, series = {Proceedings of the 10th International Pipeline Conference 2014 (IPC 2014), September 29 - October 3, 2014, Calgary, Alberta, Canada}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 10th International Pipeline Conference 2014 (IPC 2014), September 29 - October 3, 2014, Calgary, Alberta, Canada}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NonnDahlBleck, author = {Nonn, Aida and Dahl, Winfried and Bleck, Wolfgang Peter}, title = {Damage Modelling and Safety Assessment of the Hybrid Welded Structures}, series = {5th German-Japanese Seminar "Materials, Processes and Components", Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials, Freiburg, Germany}, booktitle = {5th German-Japanese Seminar "Materials, Processes and Components", Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials, Freiburg, Germany}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NonnKalwa, author = {Nonn, Aida and Kalwa, Christoph}, title = {Modeling of damage behavior of high strength pipeline steel}, series = {18th European Conference on Fractur: Fracture of Materials and Structures from Micro to Macro Scale, August 30 - September 03, 2010, Dresden, Germany}, booktitle = {18th European Conference on Fractur: Fracture of Materials and Structures from Micro to Macro Scale, August 30 - September 03, 2010, Dresden, Germany}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Nonn, author = {Nonn, Aida}, title = {Failure modeling of hybrid-laser welds in transition temperature region}, series = {18th European Conference on Fracture, Fracture of Materials and Structures from Micro to Macro Scale, August 30 - September 03, 2010 Dresden, Germany}, booktitle = {18th European Conference on Fracture, Fracture of Materials and Structures from Micro to Macro Scale, August 30 - September 03, 2010 Dresden, Germany}, address = {Dresden}, language = {en} } @article{BohmannSchlampEhrlich, author = {Bohmann, T. and Schlamp, Matthias and Ehrlich, Ingo}, title = {Acoustic emission of material damages in glass fibre-reinforced plastics}, series = {Composites Part B: Engineering}, volume = {155}, journal = {Composites Part B: Engineering}, number = {December}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.09.018}, pages = {444 -- 451}, abstract = {The aim of this study is to compare two different standardized testing procedures, tensile testing and Mode-I double cantilever beam (DCB) testing, to evaluate a possible correlation between the dominant failure in glass fibre-reinforced plastics and their according acoustic emissions (AE). AE is processed by using a burst collection of all recorded transient signals and is further analysed with the k-means clustering algorithm. To generate damage related AE, a series of experiments for tensile testing and Mode-I DCB testing is performed on 16-layer glass fibre/epoxy specimens with a cross-ply lay-up for tensile and an unidirectional lay-up for Mode-I DCB testing. Three sensors at tensile testing and one sensor at Mode-I DCB testing gather AE data. The results of clustered burst signals show a good accordance between both testing procedures, with a similar weighted peak frequency (WPF) range in each classified cluster. In total, three different clusters are determined. An assignment of these three clusters to the three dominant damage mechanisms, visually observed by microscopy, is suggested.}, language = {en} } @techreport{ValentinoRomanoEhrlichetal., author = {Valentino, Piergiorgio and Romano, Marco and Ehrlich, Ingo and Furgiuele, Franco and Gebbeken, Norbert}, title = {Mechanische Charakterisierung von basaltfaser-verst{\"a}rkten Kunststoffen mit Gewebeverst{\"a}rkung - Numerische und experimentelle Untersuchungen}, series = {Forschungsbericht 2013}, journal = {Forschungsbericht 2013}, publisher = {inixmedia GmbH Marketing \& Medienberatung}, organization = {Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{Afanasev, author = {Afanasev, Anna}, title = {Force-oriented 3D printing of continuous fiber-reinforced plastic structures}, series = {Applied Research Conference 2019 - ARC 2019, 08 July 2019, Regensburg}, booktitle = {Applied Research Conference 2019 - ARC 2019, 08 July 2019, Regensburg}, editor = {Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Reichenberger, Marcus}, publisher = {Pro Business GmbH}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-96409-182-6}, pages = {213 -- 218}, subject = {Faserverbundwerkstoff}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BaumerKastenmeierEhrlich, author = {Baumer, A. and Kastenmeier, Andreas and Ehrlich, Ingo}, title = {Investigation of Bolted Composite Joints with Different Reinforcement Elements at the Bolt Hole}, series = {4th Applied Research Conference, 5th July 2014, Ingolstadt}, booktitle = {4th Applied Research Conference, 5th July 2014, Ingolstadt}, editor = {Ziemann, Olaf and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Pforr, Johannes}, publisher = {Shaker}, pages = {255 -- 258}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FritzSchmidEhrlich, author = {Fritz, B. and Schmid, Vinzent and Ehrlich, Ingo}, title = {Analytical and numerical shear stress analysis of adhesive structural bonded joints under tension load}, series = {Applied Research Conference 2014 - ARC 2014, 5th July 2014, Ingolstadt}, booktitle = {Applied Research Conference 2014 - ARC 2014, 5th July 2014, Ingolstadt}, editor = {Ziemann, Olaf and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Pforr, Johannes}, publisher = {Shaker}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {266 -- 271}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BaumerKastenmeierEhrlich, author = {Baumer, A. and Kastenmeier, Andreas and Ehrlich, Ingo}, title = {A Numerical Study of Reinforced Bolted Composite Joints}, series = {Applied Research Conference 2015: ARC 2015 - N{\"u}rnberg, 3rd July 2015}, booktitle = {Applied Research Conference 2015: ARC 2015 - N{\"u}rnberg, 3rd July 2015}, editor = {Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Reichenberger, Marcus and Scharfenberg, J. and Ziemann, Olaf}, publisher = {Book-on-demand-Verlag}, pages = {278 -- 282}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{WaetzigSchmidEhrlich, author = {W{\"a}tzig, A. and Schmid, Vinzent and Ehrlich, Ingo}, title = {Damage Modelling of Adhesive Joints Using the Cohesive Zone Model}, series = {Applied Research Conference 2016 - ARC 2016, Augsburg, 24 June 2016}, booktitle = {Applied Research Conference 2016 - ARC 2016, Augsburg, 24 June 2016}, editor = {Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Reichenberger, Marcus and Stolle, Reinhard}, publisher = {Pro Business Verlag}, address = {Berlin}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DinnebierEhrlich, author = {Dinnebier, Heinrich and Ehrlich, Ingo}, title = {The Effects of Severe Temperature Changes and High Humidity on Porous CFRP}, series = {Proceedings of the 15th International Materials Symposium (IMSP´2014), Pamukkale University (Denizli, Turkey), 15./17. October 2014}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 15th International Materials Symposium (IMSP´2014), Pamukkale University (Denizli, Turkey), 15./17. October 2014}, editor = {Meran, C.}, pages = {433 -- 440}, abstract = {Purpose: A route to manufacture porous carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for study purposes is described. Design/methodology/approach: The porous CFRP is characterized using standard techniques such as matrix digestion as well as the more sophisticated method of high resolution Microfocus X-Ray Tomography (μCT). A comparison of the results of those methods is presented. The mass gains of specimens with a wide range of porosity have been measured both in constant humidity and in alternating environments. Findings: It could be shown that severe temperature changes can temporarily increase the moisture content of porous CFRP. However, after the return to a constant environment, the moisture content returns back to saturation levels. Furthermore, it could be shown by X-Ray Tomography that even under severe climatic conditions no permanent liquid water condensates inside the pores. Research limitations/implications: Using Microfocus Computed Tomography it could be shown that even after nearly a year under hot-wet conditions and more than 150 severe temperature cycles there is no liquid water detectable inside the pores. Originality/value: In this paper the effects of severe temperature changes and high humidity on porous CFRP.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{EhrlichDinnebierJost, author = {Ehrlich, Ingo and Dinnebier, Heinrich and Jost, C.}, title = {Comparison of Impact Delaminations in CFRP Using Ultrasonic Testing, Microfocus Computed X-Ray Tomography and Micrographic Cross-Section}, series = {Proceeding of the 15th International Materials Symposium (IMSP´2014), Pamukkale University (Denizli, Turkey), 15./17. October 2014}, booktitle = {Proceeding of the 15th International Materials Symposium (IMSP´2014), Pamukkale University (Denizli, Turkey), 15./17. October 2014}, editor = {Meran, C.}, pages = {441 -- 450}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Wenzl, author = {Wenzl, C.}, title = {Comparison of Analytical and Numerical Results for the Deformation of Circular Curved Structures under Pressure Load}, series = {Applied Research Conference 2018 - ARC 2018, 10 July 2018 Deggendorf}, booktitle = {Applied Research Conference 2018 - ARC 2018, 10 July 2018 Deggendorf}, editor = {Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Reichenberger, Marcus and Bogner, Werner}, publisher = {Pro Business GmbH}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-96409-018-8}, pages = {150 -- 155}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FaberKastenmeierEhrlich, author = {Faber, M. and Kastenmeier, Andreas and Ehrlich, Ingo}, title = {Three-dimensional finite element analysis of a composite tube with multi-row bolted joints}, series = {Applied Research Conference 2016 - ARC 2016, Augsburg, 24 June 2016}, booktitle = {Applied Research Conference 2016 - ARC 2016, Augsburg, 24 June 2016}, editor = {Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Reichenberger, Marcus and Stolle, Reinhard}, publisher = {Pro Business Verlag}, address = {Berlin}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{Gebhardt, author = {Gebhardt, Jakob}, title = {Low Velocity Impact of GFRP Laminate - Experimental Observations and Numerical Modelling}, series = {Applied Research Conference 2018 - ARC 2018, 10 July 2018 Deggendorf}, booktitle = {Applied Research Conference 2018 - ARC 2018, 10 July 2018 Deggendorf}, editor = {Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Reichenberger, Marcus and Bogner, Werner}, publisher = {Pro Business GmbH}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-96409-018-8}, pages = {211 -- 215}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{IbanezGomezKastenmeierEhrlich, author = {Ibanez Gomez, D. and Kastenmeier, Andreas and Ehrlich, Ingo}, title = {Development and construction of a winding machine for the production of composite tubes}, series = {4th Applied Research Conference - ARC 2014, 5th July 2014, Ingolstadt}, booktitle = {4th Applied Research Conference - ARC 2014, 5th July 2014, Ingolstadt}, editor = {Ziemann, Olaf and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Pforr, Johannes}, publisher = {Shaker}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {315 -- 318}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BrulandSchmidEhrlich, author = {Bruland, Matthias and Schmid, Vinzent and Ehrlich, Ingo}, title = {Analyzing and Testing of a Single Solution of Self-cutting Thread Inserts in Composites}, series = {Applied Research Conference 2014 - ARC 2014, 5th July 2014, Ingolstadt}, booktitle = {Applied Research Conference 2014 - ARC 2014, 5th July 2014, Ingolstadt}, editor = {Ziemann, Olaf and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Pforr, Johannes}, publisher = {Shaker}, pages = {286 -- 288}, language = {en} } @article{SchimmerLadewigMotschetal., author = {Schimmer, Florian and Ladewig, Sven and Motsch, Nicole and Hausmann, Joachim M. and Ehrlich, Ingo}, title = {Comparison of Low-Velocity Impact Damage Behavior of Unidirectional Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Thermoset and Thermoplastic Composites}, series = {Key Engineering Materials}, volume = {809}, journal = {Key Engineering Materials}, publisher = {Trans Tech Publications}, issn = {1662-9795}, doi = {10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.809.9}, pages = {9 -- 14}, abstract = {This paper investigates the damage behavior of thermoset and thermoplastic fiber-reinforced composites. The specimens were subjected to low-velocity impacts (LVI) to produce barely visible impact damages (BVID). To compare the dependency of the matrix system and the laminate lay-up on the impact damage, four test series were set up. Therefore, laminates with an epoxy (EP) and a polyether ether ketone (PEEK) matrix in a quasi-isotropic (QI) [+45/0/-45/90]2s and an orthotropic (OT) fiber lay-up [0/90]4s were manufactured. To eliminate the influence of variant fiber systems, the thermoplastic tape and the thermoset prepreg contain similar carbon fibers (CF). After impact testing with three different impact energies, inner damages were investigated by using ultrasonic analyses. To get a deeper understanding of the interior damage mechanisms, cross sections of the damaged areas were examined via reflected light microscopy. By using these destructive and non-destructive test methods, significant differences in the damage behavior of composites with thermoplastic and thermoset matrix systems were identified for both laminate lay-ups.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SieglRiegerKovariketal., author = {Siegl, Marco and Rieger, David and Kov{\´a}r{\´i}k, Tom{\´a}š and Ehrlich, Ingo}, title = {Long-Term Behavior of Thermoplastics under UV Light tested by a self-build Device}, series = {3. OTH-Clusterkonferenz, 13. April 2018, Weiden, Tagungsband; Festschrift, 5 Jahre OTH-Verbund}, booktitle = {3. OTH-Clusterkonferenz, 13. April 2018, Weiden, Tagungsband; Festschrift, 5 Jahre OTH-Verbund}, organization = {Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule}, pages = {118 -- 122}, abstract = {This article presents first results of artificial aging experi-ments by ultraviolet (UV) irradiation on thermoplasticmaterials conducted as an intent of the research project Thermoplastic Composite Structures (TheCoS) in colla-boration of the Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule(OTH) Regensburg and the University of West Bohemia(UWB) in Pilsen as part of a cross-border cooperation. In technical applications, thermoplastic materials are oftenaffected by aging and a related deterioration of the mechanical properties. Therefore, it is necessary to identifythe aging behavior of thermoplastic materials. For this,experiments were performed for three thermoplasticmaterials, namely polypropylene (PP), ultra high mole -cular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and high impactstrength polystyrene (HIPS). For these experiments, a UV chamber was constructed according to the internationalstandard EN ISO 4892-3 for simulation of exposurebehind window glass. The results are evaluated by testing the flexural strength and the dynamic mechanicalresponse after a selected period of time under UV lightand then compared to untreated test specimens.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ValentinoRomanoEhrlichetal., author = {Valentino, Piergiorgio and Romano, Marco and Ehrlich, Ingo and Furgiuele, Franco and Gebbeken, Norbert}, title = {Mechanical characterization of basalt fibre reinforced plastic with different fabric reinforcements - Tensile tests and FE-calculations with representative volume elements (RVEs)}, series = {Acta Fracturae - XXll Convegno Nazionale IGF (Italiano Gruppo Frattura)}, booktitle = {Acta Fracturae - XXll Convegno Nazionale IGF (Italiano Gruppo Frattura)}, editor = {Iacovello, F. and Risitano, G. and Susmel, L.}, abstract = {This paper describes the results of tensile tests and finite element (FE) calculations with representative volume elements (RVEs) of basalt fibre reinforced plastic with two different types of fabric reinforcements. As fabric reinforcements show repeating ondulations of warp and fill yarn, simple mixtures laws reach their limits. That is the reason why the mesoscopic dimension, lying between the microscopic and the macroscopic dimension, has to be taken into account when a mechanical characterization of fabric reinforced composites is carried out. The aim of this work is to determine the stiffness of a fabric reinforced composite in warp and fill direction with numerical investigations. The simulations are based on FE-calculation with two different RVEs. The tensile tests and the FE-calculations have been carried out for two different types of basalt fabrics, namely twill 2/2 and twill 1/3. The comparison between the experimental data and the results of the FE-calculations are provided in order to support the validity of the proposed model.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Seppenhauser, author = {Seppenhauser, P.}, title = {Examinations of the Printer Head Prototype for UV Resins with Continous Fiber-Reinforcement}, series = {Applied Research Conference 2019 - ARC 2019, 8 July 2019, Regensburg}, booktitle = {Applied Research Conference 2019 - ARC 2019, 8 July 2019, Regensburg}, editor = {Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Reichenberger, Marcus}, publisher = {Pro Business GmbH}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-96409-182-6}, pages = {241 -- 248}, subject = {3D-Druck}, language = {en} } @article{MicklitzRomanoEhrlichetal., author = {Micklitz, Matthias and Romano, Marco and Ehrlich, Ingo and Gebbeken, Norbert}, title = {The influence of ondulations in fabric reinforced layers on the damping properties of fibre-reinforced plastics}, series = {Applied Research Conference 2014 - ARC 2014, 5th July 2014, Ingolstadt}, journal = {Applied Research Conference 2014 - ARC 2014, 5th July 2014, Ingolstadt}, editor = {Ziemann, Olaf and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Pforr, Johannes}, publisher = {Shaker}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {306 -- 310}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{NiebauerSchmidEhrlich, author = {Niebauer, M. and Schmid, Vinzent and Ehrlich, Ingo}, title = {Failure Criteria of Adhesively Bonded Joints}, series = {Applied Research Conference 2015 - ARC 2015, N{\"u}rnberg, 3rd July 2015 - 16. Juli 2015}, booktitle = {Applied Research Conference 2015 - ARC 2015, N{\"u}rnberg, 3rd July 2015 - 16. Juli 2015}, editor = {Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Reichenberger, Marcus and Scharfenberg, J. and Ziemann, Olaf}, publisher = {Pro Business Verlag}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3863869458}, pages = {347 -- 351}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NonnErdelenPepplerKalwa, author = {Nonn, Aida and Erdelen-Peppler, Marion and Kalwa, Christoph}, title = {Numerical and experimental investigation of the influence of HAZ on the fracture behavior of longitudinal welded linepipes}, series = {18th European Conference on Fracture, Fracture of Materials and Structures from Micro to Macro Scale, Dresden, Germany}, booktitle = {18th European Conference on Fracture, Fracture of Materials and Structures from Micro to Macro Scale, Dresden, Germany}, abstract = {The present paper deals with the influence of heat affected zone (henceforth HAZ) on the fracture performance of longitudinal welded linepipes in dependence on constraint level. It has been shown that toughness values of HAZ obtained from standard fracture mechanics tests lead to uneconomic linepipe design for two reasons. The first reason is that laboratory specimens with higher constraint level generally exhibit lower fracture resistance compared to flawed linepipes. The second one has to do with a higher probability of cleavage failure occurrence in the laboratory specimen than in the linepipes due to larger areas of lower toughness (so called local brittle zones (LBZ)) intersected by crack front. In recent years numerous studies have been initiated with the objective to quantify the constraint level and thus to allow for less conservative linepipe safety assessment by applying constraint corrected toughness values. However, the main focus of these studies has hitherto been on the homogeneous materials, failing to account for the possible effects of different microstructures within the heterogeneous HAZ. This paper seeks to close this gap by reporting on results from tests on fracture mechanics specimens of a high strength X80 steel, i.e. SENB and SENT specimens as well as results from ring expansion tests. Both, deep and shallow cracks are inserted in the fracture mechanics specimens and rings targeting the fusion line (FL). By varying the initial crack size and sample type, different constraint levels are achieved and subsequently quantified using numerical methods. Besides constraint observations, post metallographic analyses are performed to identify exact HAZ microstructure involved at the crack tip. Finally, the influence of HAZ properties, flaw size and geometry on the failure behaviour of the linepipes has been demonstrated and assessed. Based on the combination of the results from constraint studies and the post metallographic analyses, the methodology is proposed which enables simple quantitative prediction of toughness values for safe and economic design of linepipes with flaws located in HAZ.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchneiderNonnVoellingetal., author = {Schneider, Ingo and Nonn, Aida and V{\"o}lling, Alexander and Mondry, A. and Kalwa, Christoph}, title = {A damage mechanics based evaluation of dynamic fracture resistance in gas pipelines}, series = {Procedia Materials Science, Volume 3}, volume = {3}, booktitle = {Procedia Materials Science, Volume 3}, doi = {10.1016/j.mspro.2014.06.315}, pages = {1956 -- 1964}, abstract = {Investigation of running ductile fracture in gas transmission pipelines and the derivation of reliable crack arrest prediction methods belong to major topics in pipeline research. The yet available crack arrest criterion, known as the Battelle Two-Curve Method (BTCM), leads to reliable predictions up to grade X70 line pipe steels for which it has been validated. This includes specific limits in terms of mechanical properties, pressure and geometry. The application of this criterion to modern pipeline steels, i.e. especially grades X80 and beyond in combination with larger diameters and high pressure, has led to mispredictions of the BTCM. Hence, in order to ensure safe design of pipelines, new methods are required based on in depth knowledge and appropriate characterization of material resistance. This paper presents a procedure for the assessment of dynamic ductile fracture resistance based on combined experimental and numerical investigations. The procedure involves quasi-static and dynamic drop- weight tear testing (DWTT) on modified specimens with pre-fatigued crack for grades X65, X80 and X100 materials, and the application of cohesive zone (CZ) and Gurson-Tveergard-Needleman (GTN) models to describe ductile material damage. The damage model parameters are calibrated on basis of DWTT results and subsequently used to simulate dynamic crack propagation in a pipeline. The influence of material properties (strain hardening, toughness), pipe geometry, usage factor and decompression behaviour on ductile fracture propagation behaviour is studied and evaluated. The results will contribute to an enhanced understanding of major parameters controlling ductile fracture propagation and will help to establish a reliable procedure for safe design of new high-capacity pipelines with regard to crack arrest.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KofianiNonnWierzbickietal., author = {Kofiani, Kirki and Nonn, Aida and Wierzbicki, Tomasz and Kalwa, Christoph and Walters, Carey}, title = {Experiments and fracture modeling of high-strength pipelines for high and low stress triaxiality}, series = {22nd International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineering 2012 (ISOPE 2012), Rhodes, Greece, June 2012}, booktitle = {22nd International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineering 2012 (ISOPE 2012), Rhodes, Greece, June 2012}, abstract = {This paper provides results from a comprehensive study on mechanical characterization of high-strength pipeline steel, grade X100 using experimental and numerical methods. The material was characterized for anisotropic plasticity, fracture initiation for various states of stress, (pre-cracked) fracture toughness and uncracked ductility. The experimental program included tests on flat butterfly-shaped, central hole, notched and circular disk specimens for low stress triaxiality levels; as well as tests on round notched bar specimens and SENT fracture mechanics tests, for high values of stress triaxiality. This program covered a wide range of stress conditions and demonstrated its effect on the material resistance. Parallel to the experimental study, detailed numerical investigations were carried out to simulate all different experimental tests. Using an inverse method, a 3-parameter calibration was performed on the Modified Mohr-Coulomb (MMC) fracture model. Subsequently, the predictive capabilities of the MMC were evaluated by the comparison to the fracture toughness tests results, used extensively in the pipeline industry. The capabilities of the MIT fracture model have been demonstrated on an example of high strength offshore steel, X100. The outcome of this study was not only to provide, the overall characterization of the fracture behavior of this material as an example, but also to present the methodology on how to use the MMC model as a practical tool in pipeline design.}, language = {en} } @article{DinnebierEhrlich, author = {Dinnebier, Heinrich and Ehrlich, Ingo}, title = {The effects of severe temperature changes and high humidity on porous CFRP}, series = {Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (JAMME)}, volume = {67}, journal = {Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (JAMME)}, number = {1}, pages = {14 -- 20}, abstract = {Purpose: A route to manufacture porous carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for study purposes is described. Design/methodology/approach: The porous CFRP is characterized using standard techniques such as matrix digestion as well as the more sophisticated method of high resolution Microfocus X-Ray Tomography (μCT). A comparison of the results of those methods is presented. The mass gains of specimens with a wide range of porosity have been measured both in constant humidity and in alternating environments. Findings: It could be shown that severe temperature changes can temporarily increase the moisture content of porous CFRP. However, after the return to a constant environment, the moisture content returns back to saturation levels. Furthermore, it could be shown by X-Ray Tomography that even under severe climatic conditions no permanent liquid water condensates inside the pores. Research limitations/implications: Using Microfocus Computed Tomography it could be shown that even after nearly a year under hot-wet conditions and more than 150 severe temperature cycles there is no liquid water detectable inside the pores. Originality/value: In this paper the effects of severe temperature changes and high humidity on porous CFRP.}, language = {en} } @techreport{EisenriedRomanoJungbaueretal., author = {Eisenried, Michael and Romano, Marco and Jungbauer, Bastian and Ehrlich, Ingo and Gebbeken, Norbert}, title = {Herstellung von unidirektional verst{\"a}rkten Prepregs im Labormaßstab - Einfluss von Fertigungsparametern auf die Materialqualit{\"a}t}, series = {Forschungsbericht 2013 / Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg}, journal = {Forschungsbericht 2013 / Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg}, address = {Regensburg}, pages = {51 -- 52}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{Ehrlich, author = {Ehrlich, Ingo}, title = {Impactverhalten schwach gekr{\"u}mmter Strukturen aus faserverst{\"a}rkten Kunststoffen}, address = {M{\"u}nchen}, language = {de} } @article{BodeEhrlich, author = {Bode, J. and Ehrlich, Ingo}, title = {Entwicklung eines finiten Elements f{\"u}r Sandwichanwendungen}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik (ZAMM), Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics}, volume = {77}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik (ZAMM), Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics}, number = {1}, pages = {41 -- 42}, language = {de} } @article{RomanoHoinkesEhrlichetal., author = {Romano, Marco and Hoinkes, Carl J. J. and Ehrlich, Ingo and H{\"o}cherl, Johannes and Gebbeken, Norbert}, title = {Experimental investigation of energy dissipation properties of fibre reinforced plastics with hybrid layups under high-velocity impact loads}, series = {Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (JAMME)}, volume = {64}, journal = {Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (JAMME)}, number = {1}, pages = {14 -- 20}, abstract = {Purpose: The present work deals with the experimental investigation concerning the energy dissipation capacity of different kinds of reinforcement fibres in monolithic and hybrid layups under high velocity impact loads. The investigated kinds of fibres are carbon, glass and basalt. Design/methodology/approach: The test panels have been impregnated with thermoset resin. Curing was done by autoclave processing. In order to obtain comparable fibre volume contents of approx. 60 \% in the different layups (monolithic and hybrid without and with separating layer), curing cycles adapted to the type of layup have been identified. The resulting fibre volume content of the test panels has been determined both by weighing and experimentally by chemical extraction and calcination. The impact load was applied by an instrumented experimental setup. Thereby both commercially available bullets and bearing balls accelerated with weighted propellant in a sabot have been used as impactors. The measured values are the velocities of the bearing balls as the impactor before and after penetration of the test panels. Findings: In both cases the results show the energy dissipation capacity of each single kind of fibre in case of the monolithic layups as well as the enhanced properties of the hybrid stacked layups without and with the separating layer as a core material. Typical failure modes on the impact surface and on the outlet areas are identified. Research limitations/implications: The influence of the respective kind of impactors, namely bullets and bearing balls, on the evaluated results is identified. Thereby the bearing balls exhibited a higher degree of reproducibility due to several reasons. Originality/value: Fibre reinforced plastics with hybrid stacking sequences can be used as load-bearing structures and at the same time as safety structures for passengers in automotive or aerospace applications. Moreover, with the hybrid stacked composites lightweight concepts can efficiently be realized regarding energy saving issues.}, language = {en} } @article{SieglEhrlich, author = {Siegl, Marco and Ehrlich, Ingo}, title = {Transformation of the Mechanical Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Tubes from the Cartesian Coordinate System into the Cylindrical Coordinate System for the Application of Bending Models}, series = {Athens Journal of Technology \& Engineering}, volume = {4}, journal = {Athens Journal of Technology \& Engineering}, number = {1}, pages = {47 -- 62}, abstract = {Fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) tubes are used in many different industries, such as electrical engineering and pipeline construction. The tubes are frequently subjected to bending loads, depending on the application. In order that the dimensioning of the tubes can be ensured, analytical bending models are used to calculate the resulting stresses, strains and displacements in the individual layers of the laminate. This enables the making of a statement about the failure of the fiber-reinforced tube by choosing an appropriate failure criterion. For the use of these bending models, it is necessary to understand the respective underlying theory. The theory provides the basis for the mathematical description of the mechanical properties for a single-layered tube and using the relationships between the stresses and strains that occur in the Cylindrical coordinate system for this calculation step. For this reason, a redefinition of the compliance matrix from the transformation about the winding angle to the Cylindrical coordinate system and a modification of the stress and strain vectors is necessary, because the defined Cartesian coordinate system of the model cannot be used for wounded FRP tubes. The transformation causes an exchange of entries in the compliance matrix, which remain in the correct relationship between the particular stress and strains. This step is not specified and may lead to incorrect results due to the incorrect entry of compliances. The present publication refers to sketch on this issue and represent a simplification of the changeover to the level required by the bending models notation of vectors in the form of a permutation. In addition, a new name for the pre-acquisition of the redefined compliances is given to prevent confusion when entering the material law of a bending model. Finally, the permuted and redefined compliances are proved in an example to determine their accuracy.}, language = {en} } @article{RomanoEhrlichGebbeken, author = {Romano, Marco and Ehrlich, Ingo and Gebbeken, Norbert}, title = {Parametric characterization of a mesomechanic kinematic in plain and twill weave 2/2 reinforced composites by FE-calculations}, series = {Archives of Materials Science and Engineering (ArchivesMSE)}, volume = {97}, journal = {Archives of Materials Science and Engineering (ArchivesMSE)}, number = {1-2}, publisher = {Index Copernicus}, issn = {1897-2764}, doi = {10.5604/01.3001.0013.2869}, pages = {20 -- 38}, abstract = {Purpose: A parametric characterization of a mesomechanic kinematic caused by ondulation in fabric reinforced composites is investigated by numerical investigations. Design/methodology/approach: Due to the definition of plain representative sequences of balanced plain-weave and twill-weave 2/2 fabric reinforced single layers based on sines the variable geometric parameters are the amplitude and the length of the ondulation. Findings: The mesomechanic kinematic can be observed in the FE analyses for both kinds of fabric constructions. Research limitations/implications: The FE analyses consider elasticity and contraction due to Poisson effects, respectively, of the model under selected longitudinal strains. Practical implications: The results are evaluated at relevant positions on the centre-line of the ondulated warp-yarn of the plain representative model. A direct and linear coupling in case of the transversal kinematic behaviour, and thereby a corresponding definite reduction of the evaluated longitudinal strains in terms of the difference of the applied and determined longitudinal strains is identified. Originality/value: Both characteristic purely kinematic reactions due to geometric constraints directly depend on the introduced degree of ondulation. This non-dimensional parameter relates amplitude and length of one complete ondulation, and thus represents the intensity of the ondulation of the respective fabric construction.}, language = {en} } @article{RomanoEhrlichGebbeken, author = {Romano, Marco and Ehrlich, Ingo and Gebbeken, Norbert}, title = {Structural mechanic material damping in fabric reinforced composites}, series = {Archives of Materials Science and Engineering (ArchivesMSE)}, volume = {88}, journal = {Archives of Materials Science and Engineering (ArchivesMSE)}, number = {1}, doi = {10.5604/01.3001.0010.7747}, pages = {12 -- 41}, abstract = {Purpose: A review regarding the acting mechanisms of structural dynamic material damping in fabric reinforced composites is presented. Design/methodology/approach: Mechanical acting principles identified by different investigations are considered. Aspects of the determination and calculation of structural mechanical material properties of fabric reinforced composites are described. Approaches intending the description and classification of ondulations in fabrics reinforced single layers are demonstrated. Findings: The mesomechanic geometry of fabrics is not considered sufficiently by relatively simple homogenization approaches. Yet, it significantly affects its structural dynamic material properties, especially the dynamic ones. Research limitations/implications: In each case the different damping mechanisms act coupled and occur at the same time. Therefore a separation procedure is required in any case. Practical implications: Against the background of the comparison and remarks of the presented papers a reasonable further procedure is recommended. Thereby, FE-calculations with a parametrical variation of the mesomechanic geometry in order to identify kinematic correlations due to geometric constraints are suggested. Originality/value: The idea of the representation of the geometric conditions in terms of a degree of ondulation is described. Such a non-dimensional specific value representing the intensity of the ondulation would enable the comparability of the results of different kinds of investigations.}, language = {en} } @article{ValentinoSgambitterraFurgiueleetal., author = {Valentino, Piergiorgio and Sgambitterra, Emanuele and Furgiuele, Franco and Romano, Marco and Ehrlich, Ingo and Gebbeken, Norbert}, title = {Mechanical characterization of basalt woven fabric composites}, series = {Frattura ed Integrit{\`a} Strutturale (Fracture and Structural Integrity)}, volume = {8}, journal = {Frattura ed Integrit{\`a} Strutturale (Fracture and Structural Integrity)}, number = {28}, doi = {10.3221/IGF-ESIS.28.01}, pages = {1 -- 11}, abstract = {Basalt fabric composite, with different twill wave reinforcements, i.e. twill 2/2 and twill 1/3, have been studied in this work by means of experimental tests and numerical finite element (FE) simulations. As fabric reinforcements show repeating undulations of warp and fill yarn, simple mixtures law cannot be applied. As a consequence, the mesoscopic scale, lying between the microscopic and the macroscopic one, has to be taken into account to mechanically characterize a fabric reinforced composite. The aim of this work is to evaluate the stiffness of a fabric reinforced composite in warp and fill direction. In particular a numerical FE model, assuming elliptical sections and sinusoidal shape of the yarns, has been implemented and experimental tests have been carried out in order to validate the proposed model. Finally, the strength and the failure modes le orientation, have been experimentally investigated.}, language = {en} } @article{RomanoHoinkesEhrlichetal., author = {Romano, Marco and Hoinkes, Carl J. J. and Ehrlich, Ingo and H{\"o}cherl, Johannes and Gebbeken, Norbert}, title = {Experimental investigation of fibre reinforced plastics with hybrid layups under high-velocity impact loads}, series = {Frattura ed Integrit{\`a} Strutturale (Fracture and Structural Integrity)}, volume = {8}, journal = {Frattura ed Integrit{\`a} Strutturale (Fracture and Structural Integrity)}, number = {29}, doi = {10.3221/IGF-ESIS.29.34}, pages = {384 -- 398}, abstract = {This paper deals with experimental investigations concerning energy dissipation capacity of different kinds of reinforcement fibres in monolithic and hybrid layups under high-velocity impact loads. The investigated kinds of fibres are carbon, glass and basalt fibres. Therefore test panels, using the same thermoset resin, were built up and cured by autoclave processing. The fibre volume content of the test panels has been determined. Furthermore the influence of a separating layer at selected positions in the hybrid stacked panels was investigated. The results show the influence and the energy dissipation capacity of each single kind of fibre and the enhanced properties for the hybrid layups by hybrid stacking sequences and the use of a separating core material.}, language = {en} } @techreport{PutzerRasmussenEhrlichetal., author = {Putzer, Michael and Rasmussen, John and Ehrlich, Ingo and Gebbeken, Norbert and Dendorfer, Sebastian}, title = {Muskuloskelettale Simulation zur Untersuchung des Einflusses geometrischer Parameter der Wirbelk{\"o}rper auf die Belastung der Lendenwirbels{\"a}ule}, series = {Forschungsbericht 2013 / Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg}, journal = {Forschungsbericht 2013 / Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg}, editor = {Baier, Wolfgang}, address = {Regensburg}, organization = {Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg}, pages = {60 -- 61}, language = {de} } @article{WiesentSpearNonn, author = {Wiesent, Lisa and Spear, Ashley and Nonn, Aida}, title = {Computational analysis of the effects of geometric irregularities on the interaction of an additively manufactured 316L stainless steel stent and a coronary artery}, series = {Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials}, volume = {125}, journal = {Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {1751-6161}, doi = {10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104878}, abstract = {Customized additively manufactured (laser powder bed fused (L-PBF)) stents could improve the treatment of complex lesions by enhancing stent-artery conformity. However, geometric irregularities inherent for L-PBF stents are expected to influence not only their mechanical behavior but also their interaction with the artery. In this study, the influence of geometrical irregularities on stent-artery interaction is evaluated within a numerical framework. Thus, computed arterial stresses induced by a reconstructed L-PBF stent model are compared to those induced by the intended stent model (also representing a stent geometry obtained from conventional manufacturing processes) and a modified CAD stent model that accounts for the increased strut thickness inherent for L-PBF stents. It was found that, similar to conventionally manufactured stents, arterial stresses are initially related to the basic stent design/topology, with the highest stresses occurring at the indentations of the stent struts. Compared to the stent CAD model, the L-PBF stent induces distinctly higher and more maximum volume stresses within the plaque and the arterial wall. In return, the modified CAD model overestimates the arterial stresses induced by the L-PBF stent due to its homogeneously increased strut thickness and thus its homogeneously increased geometric stiffness compared with the L-PBF stent. Therefore, the L-PBF-induced geometric irregularities must be explicitly considered when evaluating the L-PBF stent-induced stresses because the intended stent CAD model underestimates the arterial stresses, whereas the modified CAD model overestimates them. The arterial stresses induced by the L-PBF stent were still within the range of values reported for conventional stents in literature, suggesting that the use of L-PBF stents is conceivable in principle. However, because geometric irregularities, such as protruding features from the stent surface, could potentially damage the artery or lead to premature stent failure, further improvement of L-PBF stents is essential.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{XueParedesNonnetal., author = {Xue, Lufeng and Paredes, Marcelo and Nonn, Aida and Wierzbicki, Tomasz}, title = {Modeling of Crack Propagation in Defective X100 Line Pipes}, series = {ASME 2020 39th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering: August 3-7, 2020, virtual, online}, booktitle = {ASME 2020 39th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering: August 3-7, 2020, virtual, online}, publisher = {American Society of Mechanical Engineers}, address = {New York}, isbn = {978-0-7918-8434-8}, doi = {10.1115/OMAE2020-18048}, pages = {8}, abstract = {A comprehensive experimental program is carried out to determine material parameters for fracture initiation and propagation in X100 pipeline steels. The quadratic Hill'48 yield function along with an isotropic hardening are used to describe plastic flow at large deformation and a phenomenological fracture criterion to predict fracture initiation. Fracture mechanics SENT specimens are used to calibrate post-initiation softening parameters necessary for ductile crack propagation in thick components. Once the material model parameters set is complete a final comparison is conducted with ring expansion test on same material.}, language = {en} } @article{WiesentStockerNonn, author = {Wiesent, Lisa and Stocker, Felix and Nonn, Aida}, title = {Investigating the influence of geometric parameters on the deformation of laser powder bed fused stents using low-fidelity thermo-mechanical analysis}, series = {Materialia}, volume = {28}, journal = {Materialia}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.mtla.2023.101774}, abstract = {Maintaining dimensional accuracy is a major challenge of laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) preventing its application for more complex and filigree L-PBF structures in industrial practice. Previous studies have shown that residual stresses and distortion of benchmark L-PBF components may be predicted by sequential thermo-mechanical analyses. However, the reliability of these analyses for more complex structures must be critically questioned, as comprehensive validation and sensitivity analyses are scarce. In this paper, we present a calibrated and validated low-fidelity sequential thermo-mechanical finite element analysis (FEA) of a tubular L-PBF lattice structure, i.e., an aortic stent, where pronounced local deformation is expected. As a first step, the finite element model was extensively calibrated using experimental data to ensure reproducibility of the simulation results. Thereupon, geometric features critical to the distortion of L-PBF lattice structures and measures to compensate for the distortion, such as inversion of the distorted L-PBF structure, were investigated. It was found that the distortion of the L-PBF lattice structures can be reduced, but not completely prevented, by increasing the strut angles, increasing the strut thickness, and decreasing the transition radius in the area of merging struts. FEA-based inversion of the numerically predicted deformed structure minimized distortion, resulting in the L-PBF aortic stent approximating the intended CAD geometry even with a small strut thickness. This work shows that low-fidelity sequential thermo-mechanical FEA can be used not only for the analysis and deformation compensation of reference structures, but also for the analysis of more complex filigree structures with pronounced local deformation.}, language = {en} } @article{NonnKissPezeshkianetal., author = {Nonn, Aida and Kiss, B{\´a}lint and Pezeshkian, Weria and Tancogne-Dejean, Thomas and Cerrone, Albert R. and Kellermayer, Miklos and Bai, Yuanli and Li, Wei and Wierzbicki, Tomasz}, title = {Inferring mechanical properties of the SARS-CoV-2 virus particle with nano-indentation tests and numerical simulations}, series = {Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials}, volume = {148}, journal = {Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {1751-6161}, doi = {10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106153}, abstract = {The pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has claimed more than 6.5 million lives worldwide. This global challenge has led to accelerated development of highly effective vaccines tied to their ability to elicit a sustained immune response. While numerous studies have focused primarily on the spike (S) protein, less is known about the interior of the virus. Here we propose a methodology that combines several experimental and simulation techniques to elucidate the internal structure and mechanical properties of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The mechanical response of the virus was analyzed by nanoindentation tests using a novel flat indenter and evaluated in comparison to a conventional sharp tip indentation. The elastic properties of the viral membrane were estimated by analytical solutions, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations on a membrane patch and by a 3D Finite Element (FE)-beam model of the virion's spike protein and membrane molecular structure. The FE-based inverse engineering approach provided a reasonable reproduction of the mechanical response of the virus from the sharp tip indentation and was successfully verified against the flat tip indentation results. The elastic modulus of the viral membrane was estimated in the range of 7-20 MPa. MD simulations showed that the presence of proteins significantly reduces the fracture strength of the membrane patch. However, FE simulations revealed an overall high fracture strength of the virus, with a mechanical behavior similar to the highly ductile behavior of engineering metallic materials. The failure mechanics of the membrane during sharp tip indentation includes progressive damage combined with localized collapse of the membrane due to severe bending. Furthermore, the results support the hypothesis of a close association of the long membrane proteins (M) with membrane-bound hexagonally packed ribonucleoproteins (RNPs). Beyond improved understanding of coronavirus structure, the present findings offer a knowledge base for the development of novel prevention and treatment methods that are independent of the immune system.}, language = {en} }