F18 Elements Of Mechanical Design ME 370 Homework 9 Due Clas

F18 Elements Of Mechanical Design Me 370 Homework 9 Due Class 17

Analyze two separate problems related to mechanical design and fracture mechanics, including calculations of safety factors based on stress analysis and fracture assessment for specific materials and geometries.

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Introduction

This paper addresses two critical topics in mechanical design: the evaluation of safety factors using the Brittle Coulomb-Mohr failure criterion in a loaded cast iron bracket, and the assessment of fracture risk in a steel pipe with a radial crack under internal pressure. These analyses are essential in ensuring the structural integrity and reliability of mechanical components under various loading conditions.

Part 1: Brittle Coulomb-Mohr Stress Analysis

The first problem involves calculating the safety factors for a loaded bracket made from ASTM No. 60 cast iron, based on the Brittle Coulomb-Mohr failure criterion. The primary goal is to determine the maximum tensile and compressive stresses at two critical points of the bracket and compare these stresses against the material strength to evaluate safety margins.

ASTM No. 60 Cast Iron is known for its brittle behavior, making the Coulomb-Mohr failure criterion particularly suitable. The material's tensile and compressive strengths are sourced from Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design references. Under the assumption of neglecting transverse shear stress, the analysis simplifies to normal stress components. The maximum tensile and compressive stresses are abstracted from the load conditions or stress analysis calculations for the specific points under consideration.

Once these point stresses are identified, they are plotted on a Brittle Coulomb-Mohr failure envelope, which graphically illustrates the failure surface for brittle materials. The graphical approach provides a visual confirmation of the calculated safety factors. The safety factor (SF) is computed as the ratio of material failure strength to the applied stress: SF = (Strength) / (Applied Stress). For the tensile point, the failure criterion considers the maximum normal tensile stress, while for the compression point, it takes into account the maximum compressive stress.

This analysis allows engineers to identify potential failure zones and ensure that the stresses are well within safe limits, reinforcing the importance of stress analysis in structural design. An extra credit problem employing Von Mises stress for comparison could enhance understanding of ductile versus brittle failure modes, although this is not the focus here.

Part 2: Fracture Mechanics in a Radial Crack

The second problem involves evaluating a 16-inch Schedule 80 pipe with specified dimensions and material properties, subjected to internal pressure, and containing a radial crack. The pipe's dimensions are an outside diameter of 406 mm and a wall thickness of 21.44 mm, fabricated from 4340 steel with a yield strength of 860 MPa. A radial crack, 10 mm deep and aligned with the pipe’s longitudinal axis, poses fracture risk.

The analysis treats the pipe as a thick-walled cylinder, requiring fracture mechanics principles to evaluate safety. The key assessments include calculating the safety factor against yield failure on the uncracked pipe’s outer surface and the safety against fracture of the cracked pipe.

Yield Failure Analysis

The first step is to determine the stress at the outer surface of the uncracked pipe using the internal pressure and thick-walled cylinder theory. The maximum hoop (circumferential) stress (σ_h) in a thick-walled cylinder under internal pressure (P) is derived as:

σ_h = (P  r_i^2) / (r_o^2 - r_i^2)  (r_o^2 / r^2 + 1)

where r_i is the inner radius, r_o is the outer radius, and r is the radius at the outer surface. Using these values, the hoop stress at the outer surface is compared to the yield strength of 860 MPa to find the safety factor against yield failure (SF_yield). The safety factor is calculated as:

SF_yield = (Yield Strength) / (Applied Hoop Stress)

Fracture Safety Analysis

For the cracked pipe, fracture mechanics principles come into effect. The crack is modeled as a radial flaw within the cylinder, and the stress intensity factor (K_I) is assessed using the expressed equations for thick-walled cylinders with surface flaws. The critical stress intensity factor (K_IC) for the material, also known as fracture toughness, is compared against computed K_I values to evaluate failure risk.

The K_I can be approximated as:

K_I = Y  σ  √(π * a)

where Y is a geometry factor accounting for the crack configuration, σ is the applied stress at the crack tip, and a is the crack depth (10 mm). The safety margin against fracture is based on the ratio of fracture toughness to the actual stress intensity factor, with a higher ratio indicating a safer condition.

Discussion and Implications

The safety factor against yield failure ensures that the pipe, under operational pressure, remains within elastic limit, preventing plastic deformation. Conversely, the fracture risk assessment evaluates the likelihood of catastrophic failure due to crack propagation, which is critical for pipes in pressure systems. The combination of these analyses provides a comprehensive understanding of the component's integrity, emphasizing the importance of fracture mechanics and stress analysis in engineering design and safety.

Conclusion

This paper demonstrates the application of the Coulomb-Mohr failure criterion for brittle materials and fracture mechanics principles to assess safety margins in mechanical components. Accurate stress analysis and fracture evaluation are vital to prevent catastrophic failures, especially when dealing with brittle materials and crack-containing structures under internal pressure. Ensuring sufficient safety factors enhances reliability, safety, and performance of mechanical systems in engineering practice.

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