Cyclic Mechanical Tests and an Appropriate Analytical Stress-Strain Model for A36 Steel

Abstract

The report establishes the monotonic and steady-state cyclic stress-strain properties for smooth, uniaxially-loaded specimens of A36 steel. Transient characteristics of cyclic hardening and softening and cyclic relaxation of mean stress are investigated. Deflection versus load and strain versus load are reported for a simple beam subjected to three-point bending. Six computer programs are included. These programs were developed to fit specific needs of the finite element program for determining energy dissipation in dynamically loaded structures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0780802

Entities

People

  • J. F. Martin

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Hardening
  • Hardness
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Residual Stress
  • Simulations
  • Softening
  • Steady State
  • Strain Hardening
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Stresses
  • Tensile Strength
  • Yield Strength

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.