A procedure for the separation of principal stresses in automated photoelasticity is presented. It is based on the integration of indefinite equations of equilibrium along stress trajectories, also known as Lamè-Maxwell equations. A new algorithm for precise and reliable stress trajectory calculation, which is an essential feature of the procedure, has also been developed. Automated stress separation is carried out along stress trajectories starting from free boundaries. Experimental tests were performed on a disc in diametral compression and on a ring with internally applied pressure. Full-field principal stress values were obtained and results were compared with those from the theory of elasticity and with those obtained from the classical shear difference method. It was shown that the proposed method is more accurate and less affected by the presence of residual stresses or experimental errors at the boundaries than the shear difference method. In addition, the method requires little human interaction and is therefore well-suited for automated photoelasticity.

PETRUCCI, G., RESTIVO, G. (2007). Automated Stress Separation Along Stress Trajectories. EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS, 47, 733-743 [10.1007/S11340-007-9061-9].

Automated Stress Separation Along Stress Trajectories

PETRUCCI, Giovanni;
2007-01-01

Abstract

A procedure for the separation of principal stresses in automated photoelasticity is presented. It is based on the integration of indefinite equations of equilibrium along stress trajectories, also known as Lamè-Maxwell equations. A new algorithm for precise and reliable stress trajectory calculation, which is an essential feature of the procedure, has also been developed. Automated stress separation is carried out along stress trajectories starting from free boundaries. Experimental tests were performed on a disc in diametral compression and on a ring with internally applied pressure. Full-field principal stress values were obtained and results were compared with those from the theory of elasticity and with those obtained from the classical shear difference method. It was shown that the proposed method is more accurate and less affected by the presence of residual stresses or experimental errors at the boundaries than the shear difference method. In addition, the method requires little human interaction and is therefore well-suited for automated photoelasticity.
2007
Settore ING-IND/14 - Progettazione Meccanica E Costruzione Di Macchine
PETRUCCI, G., RESTIVO, G. (2007). Automated Stress Separation Along Stress Trajectories. EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS, 47, 733-743 [10.1007/S11340-007-9061-9].
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