Output details
15 - General Engineering
University of Bristol
Article title
An approach for dealing with high local stresses in finite element analyses
Type
D - Journal article
Title of journal
Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
Article number
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Volume number
41
Issue number
9
First page of article
1156
ISSN of journal
1359-835X
Year of publication
2010
Number of additional authors
3
Additional information
Paper proposes new approach for overcoming problem of stress singularities that arise in Finite-Element (FE) analysis of composite structures at discontinuities. An example is joint on aero-engine vane. Work is of significant practical importance because it allows mesh-independent predictions of failure using linear-elastic FE analysis without empirical fitting factors. Work forms basis of methodology that has been adopted by Rolls-Royce plc., and passed their Critical Capability Acquisition Review in October 2011 demonstrating that it is at Technology Readiness Level 4 [contact: Composites UTC Coordinator].
Interdisciplinary
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Cross-referral requested
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Research group
A - Advanced Composites Centre for Innovation and Science (ACCIS)
Proposed double-weighted
No
Double-weighted statement
-
Reserve for a double-weighted output
No
Non-English
No
English abstract
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