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A Novel Algorithm for Optimal Discretization of Stress–Strain Material Curves for Application in Finite Element Analyses

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The maximal vertical distance (MVD) recursive algorithm, a novel approach for the optimal discretization of stress–strain material curves, is proposed. The algorithm simplifies the process of defining multilinear curves from material stress–strain curves when conducting a finite element analysis (FEA) of components. By directly selecting points on the material curve, the MVD algorithm eliminates the requirement for initial discretization, thereby minimizing information loss. As the measure of goodness of fit of the simplified polyline to the original curve, the percentage of stress deviation (SD) is proposed. The algorithm can generate multiple multilinear curves while keeping the stress deviation of each curve within a predefined limit. This feature is particularly beneficial during the finite element analysis of components exhibiting complex and position-dependent material properties, such as surface-hardened components, ensuring consistent modelling accuracy of material properties across the components’ geometry. Consistent accuracy also proves advantageous when exploring multiple differing material states of quenched and tempered steel, ensuring fair and reliable comparisons. The MVD algorithm was compared with existing algorithms from the literature, consistently maintaining the accuracy of the multilinear curves within predetermined limits using the fewest possible points.

Source: Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/app14167081

Authors: Ela Marković, Robert Basan, Tea Marohnić

Institution: University of Rijeka

Language: English

Topic: Engineering Applied Research

Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,728

Funder: Hrvatska Zaklada za Znanost