Effect of ultrasonic vibration on wedge indentation of a model elasto-viscoplastic material

Huang, Z., Lucas, M. and Adams, M.J. (2001) Effect of ultrasonic vibration on wedge indentation of a model elasto-viscoplastic material. In: Proceedings of the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) 3rd International Conference on Experimental Mechanics, Beijing, China, 15-17 Oct 2001, pp. 445-448. (doi: 10.1117/12.468766)

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Abstract

A wedge indentation test has been carried out, in which an ultrasonic vibration was superimposed at a frequency of 20 kHz to investigate the effects of ultrasonic vibration on the indentation mechanics of Plasticine. A finite element simulation was employed as a basis for interpreting the experimental data. The model incorporated material and geometric non-linearity and the slide line method for modelling contact problems. <br />The finite element results show that stress superposition only accounts for part of the load reduction measured under superimposed ultrasonic vibration, and that there are no temperature changes during the process. Consequently, the reduction in indentation load may be attributed to a combination of stress superposition and friction reduction.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Lucas, Professor Margaret
Authors: Huang, Z., Lucas, M., and Adams, M.J.
Subjects:Q Science > QC Physics
T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
ISSN:0-8194-4261-5

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