Structure analysis 2: plastic deformation of two plastic rings

 

Two plastic rings are moved against each other. The outer ring is displaced by a rigid surface, contacts the inner ring and is stretched to overcome the different diameters of the two rings. This analysis includes

  • large displacement and large deformation

  • plastic strain

  • contact.

 

Image 1: Model

 

Image 2: Stresses

 

Image 3: Plastic strain

Image 4: Contact forces

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