System and method for predicting failure initiation and propagation in bonded structures

    公开(公告)号:US10997330B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-04

    申请号:US16274868

    申请日:2019-02-13

    Abstract: A method includes obtaining failure initiation characteristics of a bonding layer of one or more bonded structures and determining, based on the failure initiation characteristics, a first characteristic dimension for each analysis element of a first portion of a finite element analysis model. The method includes obtaining failure propagation characteristics of the bonding layer and determining, based on the failure propagation characteristics, a second characteristic dimension for each analysis element of a second portion of the model. The method includes assigning a first set of material parameters to analysis elements of the first portion of the model and assigning a second set of material parameters to analysis elements of the second portion of the model. The method includes evaluating failure modes of the one or more bonded structures based on a solution to the model, the first set of material parameters, and the second set of material parameters.

    Method and apparatus for acoustic emissions testing

    公开(公告)号:US09989501B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-05

    申请号:US15150595

    申请日:2016-05-10

    CPC classification number: G01N29/14 G01H1/00 G01L1/106

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for analyzing an object using acoustic emissions. Load data is received for the object. Acoustic waveform data is received for the object from an acoustic sensing system. The acoustic waveform data represents acoustic emissions emanating from the object and is detected using the acoustic sensing system. A plurality of bins is created for the load data. A plurality of frequency distribution functions is generated for the plurality of bins using the acoustic waveform data. A set of learning algorithms is applied to the plurality of frequency distribution functions and the acoustic waveform data to generate an output that allows an operator to more easily and quickly assess a structural integrity of the object.

    METHODS FOR ANALYSIS OF FASTENED STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH

    公开(公告)号:US20240378326A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-14

    申请号:US18315082

    申请日:2023-05-10

    Abstract: A method for analysis of a fastened structure includes accessing an electronic design model of the fastened structure, embedding at least one sensor element model within the electronic design model, applying at least one simulated load to the electronic design model, monitoring the measurement parameters using the at least one sensor element model to detect load conditions at the corresponding select location based on the at least one simulated load; and comparing the detected load conditions to predetermined measurement thresholds for the monitored measurement parameters. A fastened structure management system includes a computing system and a storage device in operative communication with the computing system. An analytical computing system for analysis of a fastened structure includes at least one processor and associated memory, at least one electronic storage device and a network interface.

    Advances to Through-Thickness Reinforced Composite Analysis Capabilities

    公开(公告)号:US20230306147A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-28

    申请号:US17689563

    申请日:2022-03-08

    CPC classification number: G06F30/15 G06F30/17 G06F30/23

    Abstract: An example method includes determining analytical material properties indicative of an effective fracture behavior of a through-thickness reinforcement. The method also includes obtaining data defining a cohesive formulation within a finite element analyzer. The cohesive formulation is representative of the through-thickness reinforcement, and the data defining the cohesive formulation is derived from the analytical material properties. The method further includes generating a finite element model for the composite structure. The composite structure includes the through-thickness reinforcement, and the finite element model represents the through-thickness reinforcement using the cohesive formulation. The method also includes analyzing a mechanical performance of the composite structure using the finite element analyzer and the finite element model, and outputting data indicative of the mechanical performance of the composite structure.

    Manufacturing Processes for Improved Mechanical Performance of Stitched Composites

    公开(公告)号:US20230049264A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-16

    申请号:US17399815

    申请日:2021-08-11

    Abstract: An example method includes determining, by a computing system, a dry thickness of a fabric preform. The method also includes determining, by the computing system, a debulked thickness of the fabric preform using the dry thickness of the fabric preform. In addition, the method includes determining, by the computing system, a stitch tension using the dry thickness of the fabric preform and the debulked thickness of the fabric preform. And the method includes causing, by the computing system, a stitching machine to apply a through-the-thickness stitch having the stitch tension to the fabric preform.

    SELF CONTAINED LOAD FRAME FOR IN-SITU INSPECTION

    公开(公告)号:US20190170627A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-06

    申请号:US16262693

    申请日:2019-01-30

    Abstract: A load frame for applying a tensile load to a test sample during a test or measurement includes a first gripper for gripping a first end of the test sample, a second gripper for gripping a second end of the test sample, and a tensioner for applying the tensile load to the test sample. The load frame further includes a first end tube that encircles the first gripper, a second end tube that encircles the second gripper, and a center tube that encircles a mid-portion of the test sample during the test or measurement. A system such as a wave-generating system may be used to measure the test sample through the center tube during a test or measurement.

    Self contained load frame for in-situ inspection

    公开(公告)号:US10254206B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-09

    申请号:US15276962

    申请日:2016-09-27

    Abstract: A load frame for applying a tensile load to a test sample during a test or measurement includes a first gripper for gripping a first end of the test sample, a second gripper for gripping a second end of the test sample, and a tensioner for applying the tensile load to the test sample. The load frame further includes a first end tube that encircles the first gripper, a second end tube that encircles the second gripper, and a center tube that encircles a mid-portion of the test sample during the test or measurement. A system such as a wave-generating system may be used to measure the test sample through the center tube during a test or measurement.

    Acoustic emission sensor holder
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    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10119940B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-06

    申请号:US15246654

    申请日:2016-08-25

    Abstract: A holder for attaching an acoustic emission sensor to a non-metallic and non-magnetic material has a tubular body with a closed top end and an open bottom end through which the sensor is insertable into the tubular body. The closed top end has a plurality of unitary flexible flaps angularly extending inwardly from an inner surface of the enclosed top end. An inner surface of the tubular body has a plurality of spacers extending radially inward proximate the bottom end of the tubular body. The unitary flexible flaps and the spacers fix the sensor within the tubular body. The tubular body may also have a plurality of capture tabs extending outwardly from an exterior surface thereof proximate the open bottom end that are slidably and removably engageable with an engagement keyway in a retainer bracket that is affixed to a non-metallic and non-magnetic material.

    SELF CONTAINED LOAD FRAME FOR IN-SITU INSPECTION

    公开(公告)号:US20180088013A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-29

    申请号:US15276962

    申请日:2016-09-27

    Abstract: A load frame for applying a tensile load to a test sample during a test or measurement includes a first gripper for gripping a first end of the test sample, a second gripper for gripping a second end of the test sample, and a tensioner for applying the tensile load to the test sample. The load frame further includes a first end tube that encircles the first gripper, a second end tube that encircles the second gripper, and a center tube that encircles a mid-portion of the test sample during the test or measurement. A system such as a wave-generating system may be used to measure the test sample through the center tube during a test or measurement.

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