Browsing by Author "Chiumenti, Michele"
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3D numerical modelling of twisting cracks under bending and torsion of skew notched beams
(2017-05)
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Open AccessThe testing of mode III and mixed mode failure is every so often encountered in the dedicated literature of mechanical characterization of brittle and quasi-brittle materials. In this work, the application of the mixed ... -
3D numerical models of FSW processes with non-cylindrical pin
(Taylor & Francis, 2015-06)
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Open AccessFriction Stir Welding (FSW) process is a relatively recent welding process (patented in 1991). FSW is a solid-state joining process during which materials to be joined are not melted. During the FSW process, the behaviour ... -
3D numerical models using a fluid or a solid formulation of FSW processes with a non-cylindrical pin
(Springer, 2015-12)
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Open AccessFriction Stir Welding (FSW) process is a relatively recent welding process (patented in 1991). FSW is a solid-state joining process during which materials to be joined are not melted. During the FSW process, the behaviour ... -
A comparative review of XFEM, mixed FEM and phase-field models for quasi-brittle cracking
(2022-03)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyIn this work, a critical comparison between three different numerical approaches for the computational modelling of quasi-brittle structural failure is presented. Among the many finite element approaches devised to solve ... -
A computational model for the numerical simulation of FSW processes
(Springer, 2010)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyIn this paper a computational model for the numerical simulation of Friction Stir Welding (FSW) processes is presented. FSW is a new method of welding in solid state in which a shouldered tool with a profile probe is rotated ... -
A fast and accurate two-stage strategy to evaluate the effect of the pin tool profile on metal flow, torque and forces in friction stir welding
(2017-03-01)
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Open AccessPin geometry is a fundamental consideration in friction stir welding (FSW). It influences the thermal behaviour, material flow and forces during the weld and reflects on the joint quality. This work studies four pin ... -
A localized mapped damage model for orthotropic materials
(2014-05-08)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThis paper presents an implicit orthotropic model based on the Continuum Damage Mechanics isotropic models. A mapping relationship is established between the behaviour of the anisotropic material and that of an isotropic ... -
A mixed stabilized finite element formulation for strain localization analysis
(2010)
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Open AccessThis work exploits the concept of stabilization techniques to improve the behaviour of either mixed or pu/mixed u/εlinear/linear triangular elements when strain localization analysis is required. Different stabilization ... -
A mixed three-field FE formulation for stress accurate analysis including the incompressible limit
(2015-01)
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Open AccessIn previous works, the authors have presented the stabilized mixed displacement/pressure formulation to deal with the incompressibility constraint. More recently, the authors have derived stable mixed stress/displacement ... -
A novel stress-accurate FE technology for highly non-linear analysis with incompressibility constraint: application to the numerical simulation of the FSW process
(American Institute of Physics (AIP), 2013)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyIn this work a novel finite element technology based on a three-field mixed formulation is presented. The Variational Multi Scale (VMS) method is used to circumvent the LBB stability condition allowing the use of linear ... -
A phenomenological model for the solidification of eutectic and hypoeutectic alloys including recalescence and undercooling
(2018-05)
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Open AccessIn this work, a novel phenomenological model is proposed to study the liquid-to-solid phase change of eutectic and hypoeutectic alloy compositions. The objective is to enhance the prediction capabilities of the solidification ... -
A scalable parallel finite element framework for growing geometries: application to metal additive manufacturing
(John Wiley & sons, 2019-09)
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Open AccessThis work introduces an innovative parallel, fully-distributed finite element framework for growing geometries and its application to metal additive manufacturing. It is well-known that virtual part design and qualification ... -
A strategy for the numerical simulation of metal deposition and multi-pass welding processes
(Centro Internacional de Métodos Numéricos en Ingeniería (CIMNE), 2009)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyIn this work a numerical model is developed to accurately predict temperature evolution and distortions associated to the successive welding layers deposited during the multi-pass welding and metal deposition processes (MD). -
Accurate and locking-free analysis of beams, plates and shells using solid elements
(Springer, 2021-03)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThis paper investigates the capacity of solid finite elements with independent interpolations for displacements and strains to address shear, membrane and volumetric locking in the analysis of beam, plate and shell structures. ... -
Advances in the numerical simulation of 3D FSW processes
(2011)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThis work deals with the computational modeling and numerical simulation of 3D Friction Stir Welding (FSW) processes. Eulerian and ALE formulations have been used to solve the quasi-static thermal transient governing ... -
An adaptive Finite Element strategy for the numerical simulation of additive manufacturing processes
(Elsevier, 2021-01)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyIn this work an adaptive Finite Element strategy to deal with the numerical simulation of Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes is presented. The Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is chosen as the reference technology because ... -
Analysis of contact conditions and its influence on strain rate and temperature in Friction Stir Welding
(2021-02)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyIn friction stir welding (FSW), the real contact conditions between the tool and the workpiece and the range of strain rates experienced remain quite unclear. In this work, a coupled 3D thermo-mechanical numerical model ... -
Analysis of the effect of provisional ties on the construction and current deformation of Mallorca cathedral
(2016-04)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThis paper presents the analysis of the structure of Mallorca Cathedral taking into account the influence on structural behaviour of auxiliary iron ties used during the construction process. Recent studies (Roca et al., ... -
Appraisement of planar, bending and twisting cracks in 3D with isotropic and orthotropic damage models
(Springer, 2018-03)
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Open AccessThis paper discusses the modeling of cracking in quasi-brittle materials using isotropic and orthotropic damage constitutive laws. A mixed strain/displacement finite element formulation is used, taking advantage of its ... -
Architecture of a multi-crack model with full closing, reopening and sliding capabilities
(Springer, 2020-06)
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Open AccessThis paper discusses the finite element modeling of cracking of quasi-brittle materials under cyclic loading. A damage based crack model is proposed, which considers tensile and compressive damage, irreversible strains ...
