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Quantitative visualisation of the continuous whole-field stress evolution in complex pore structures using
Optics Express
|March 14, 2018
Summary
This study introduces a new 3D printing method to precisely measure stress in complex structures. This technique overcomes limitations of traditional photoelasticity for analyzing stress evolution in intricate designs.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Optical Physics
Background:
- Traditional photoelasticity faces challenges in quantifying stress evolution in complex structures.
- Difficulties include fabricating intricate models, identifying stress distribution, and phase map unwrapping.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a novel method for quantifying continuous whole-field stress evolution in complex porous structures.
- To overcome limitations of traditional photoelastic approaches for complex geometries.
Main Methods:
- Utilized 3D printing technology to fabricate complex porous structures.
- Analyzed video recordings of stress fringe changes frame-by-frame.
- Identified stress fringes by analyzing light intensity variations over the loading process.
- Compared experimental data with numerical simulations for validation.
Main Results:
- Successfully quantified continuous whole-field stress evolution in a complex porous structure.
- The novel method demonstrated effectiveness and accuracy compared to numerical results.
- The technique's applicability is independent of structural complexity.
Conclusions:
- The proposed method offers a robust solution for analyzing stress in complex 3D printed materials.
- This approach enhances the quantitative description of stress evolution in challenging structural designs.
- The technique is versatile and applicable to various complex geometries.
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