Search results for "Poisson's ratio"
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On the instability of an axially moving elastic plate
2010
Problems of stability of an axially moving elastic band travelling at constant velocity between two supports and experiencing small transverse vibrations are considered in a 2D formulation. The model of a thin elastic plate subjected to bending and tension is used to describe the bending moment and the distribution of membrane forces. The stability of the plate is investigated with the help of an analytical approach. In the frame of a general dynamic analysis, it is shown that the onset of instability takes place in the form of divergence (buckling). Then the static forms of instability are investigated, and critical regimes are studied as functions of geometric and mechanical problem param…
Volumetric changes of articular cartilage during stress relaxation in unconfined compression
2000
The time-dependent lateral expansion and load relaxation of cartilage cylinders subjected to unconfined compression were simultaneously recorded. These measurements were used to (1) test the assumption of incompressibility for articular cartilage, (2) measure the Poisson's ratio of articular cartilage in compression and (3) investigate the relationship between stress relaxation and volumetric change. Mechanical tests were performed on fetal, calf, and adult humeral head articular cartilage. The instantaneous Poisson's ratio of adult cartilage was 0.49+/-0.08 (mean+S.D.), thus confirming the assumption of incompressibility for this tissue. The instantaneous Poisson's ratio was significantly …
The Poisson Ratio in CoFe2O4Spinel Thin Films
2012
The response of epitaxial CoFe2O4 thin films to biaxial compressive stress imposed by MgAl2O4 and SrTiO3 single crystalline substrates is studied using X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. It is found that the Poisson ratio ν signals a non-auxetic behavior and depends on the substrate used. The Raman modes show an increase in frequency when increasing compressive strain by reducing film thickness; this is due to the shrinking of the unit cell volume. Such behavior is in qualitative agreement with recent ab initio calculations, although the measured values are significantly smaller than predictions. In contrast, the measured Poisson ratio is found to be in good agreement with expectatio…
Strain‐induced compression of smectic layers in free‐standing liquid crystalline elastomer films
2005
The deformation of oriented smectic liquid crystal elastomer films with smectic layers parallel to the film surface was studied using optical reflectometry and small angle X‐ray diffraction. Reflectometry data show that in the chosen material, in‐plane strain causes a change in the optical thickness of the free‐standing films. Small angle X‐ray scattering was used to explore the molecular origin of this effect. The X‐ray scattering data confirm that the change in optical thickness originates from the compression of the individual smectic layers. The measured Poisson ratio in the smectic A and C* phases is close to ½, in contrast to the smectic elastomers investigated earlier by Nishikawa et…
Anomalous pressure dependence of the Lamb-Mössbauerf-factor in the spin crossover system [Fe(2-pic-ND2)3]Cl2·EtOD
1987
The pressure dependence of the Lamb-Mossbauer factor of the spin crossover compound [Fe(2-pic-ND2)3]Cl2·EtOD(2-pic-ND2=2-picolylamine, deuterated at the−NH2 group) has been measured at pressures up to 1500 bar and at three temperatures (115.7, 146.7, 185.6 K) around the transition temperatureT t=135 K. The temperature dependence of the unit cell volume has been determined by X-ray diffraction. In the transition region (T=146.7 K), the pressure dependence of thef-factor shows an anomalous increase as compared to the dependence below and above the transition. The behaviour off(p, T), its anomaly and absolute value, can be consistently explained within a theoretical model which treats the comp…
Determination of Nonuniform Residual Stresses Using the Ring-Core Method
1996
This paper considers residual stress analysis using the ring-core method. In particular, the so-called integral equation method is applied to evaluate nonuniform residual stress fields. The proposed method overcomes typical drawbacks of the incremental strain method which lead to incorrect results for strongly varying stress fields. The experimental results obtained with a specimen subjected to a bending load confirm the theoretical predictions.
Definition of diagonal Poisson's ratio and elastic modulus for infill masonry walls
2014
The prediction of the response of infilled frames through the simplified approach of substituting the infill with an equivalent pin-jointed strut is treated. In this framework the results of an experimental study for the mechanical characterization of different types of masonry infills having the aim of estimating strength, Young modulus and Poisson's ratio are presented. Four types of masonry were investigated and subjected to ordinary compressive tests orthogonally to the mortar beds and along the directions of the mortar beds. The experimental campaign confirmed the possibility of using an orthotropic plate model for prediction of the Poisson's ratio and Young modulus along the diagonal …
Infilled frames: developments in the evaluation of the stiffening effect of infills
2003
In order to consider the modified seismic response of framed structures in the presence of masonry infills, proper models have to be formulated. Because of the complexity of the problem, a careful definition of a diagonal pin-jointed strut, able to represent the horizontal force-interstorey displacement cyclic law of the actual infill, may be a solution. In this connection the present paper shows a generalized criterion for the determination of the ideal cross-section of the strut mentioned before. The procedure is based on the equivalence between the lateral stiffness of the actual infilled frame scheme during the conventional elastic stage of the response and the lateral stiffness of the …
A new method for Poisson’s ratio measurement with time-of-flight technique: application to the preliminary design of smart composite structures
2019
International audience; Smart composite structures, which are able to modify their mechanical properties with respect to their environment (e.g. active vibration control), to interact with other structures (e.g. mechatronic) or with human beings (e.g. Human-Machine Interaction), are widely used in the modern industrial fields (e.g. aerospace), due to the intensification of the operational dynamic environment and an increase of durability requirements from the customers. Conventionally, the piezoelectric transducers are glued on the surface of the structure and the power and control electronics are away. To protect the transducer elements and their connections and develop some industrially p…
The Structural, Microstructural, Mechanical and Dielectric Properties of the Li0.1Na0.9NbO3Ceramics
2011
Polycrystalline samples of Li0.1Na0.9NbO3 were obtained by means of a conventional ceramic technology. The analysis of the X-ray diffraction pattern showed the formation of single perovskite phase with an orthorhombic structure at room temperature. The EDS and EPMA measurements revealed that the sample is perfectly sintered, chemically homogeneous and confirmed its high quality. Elastic constants: Youngs's modulus E, shear modulus G and Poisson ratio ν were determined using an ultrasonic method. The dielectric measurements were performed in heating and cooling processes. It was found that a Li-doping influence dielectric properties. The obtained results indicated that Li0.1Na0.9NbO3 is a pr…