Finite element simulation of wedge indentation

ayadevan, KR and Narasimhan, R (1995) Finite element simulation of wedge indentation. In: Computers & Structures, 57 (5). pp. 915-927.

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Abstract

A finite element simulation of frictionless wedge indentation of a copper strip has been carried out under plane strain conditions. The problem was first modelled using an one-pass contact algorithm. The difficulties associated with using this method to model wedge indentation problems are explained. An alternative procedure which alleviates some of the problems associated with the one-pass contact algorithm is proposed for modelling frictionless wedge indentation. Also, a re-meshing procedure which has to be carried out when the distortion of the elements around the indenter becomes significant, is discussed. A sample problem involving indentation of a 4 mm copper strip by a rigid wedge indenter has been modelled and the results are compared with experimental and theoretical results.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Computers & Structures
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Elsevier Science.
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Mechanical Engineering
Date Deposited:	18 May 2011 10:31
Last Modified:	18 May 2011 10:31
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/37738

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