Finite Element ANSYS Analysis of the Behavior for 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy Tubes under Cyclic Bending with External Pressure

In this paper, by using adequate stress-strain relationship, mesh elements, boundary conditions and loading conditions, the finite element ANSYS analysis on the behavior of circular tubes subjected to symmetrical cyclic bending with or without external pressure is discussed. The behavior includes the moment-curvature and ovalization-curvature relationships. In addition, the calculated ovalizations at two different sections, middle and right cross-sections, are also included. Experimental data for 6061-T6 aluminum alloy tubes subjected to cyclic bending with or without external pressure were compared with the ANSYS analysis. It has been shown that the analysis of the elastoplatic moment-curvature relationship and the symmetrical, ratcheting and increasing ovalization-curvature relationship is in good agreement with the experimental data.

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