Naslov
Calculation of reaction forces in the boiler supports using the method of equivalent stiffness of membrane wall

Autori
Sertić, Josip ; Kozak, Dražan ; Samardžić, Ivan

Izvornik
The Scientific World Journal (2356-6140) 2014 (2014), ID 392048; 1-12

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
steam boiler; membrane wall; equivalent stiffness; homogenization of stiffness; reactions in supports; equivalent orthotropic plate; finite element method

Sažetak
The values of reaction forces in the boiler supports are the basis for the dimensioning of bearing steel structure of steam boiler. In this paper, the application of the method of equivalent stiffness of membrane wall is proposed for the calculation of reaction forces. The method of equalizing displacement, as the method of homogenization of membrane wall stiffness, was applied. On the example of '' Milano'' boiler, using the finite element method, the calculation of reactions in the supports for the real geometry discretized by the shell finite element was made. The second calculation was performed with the assumption of ideal stiffness of membrane walls, and the third using the method of equivalent stiffness of membrane wall. In the third case, the membrane walls are approximated by the equivalent orthotropic plate. The approximation of membrane wall stiffness is achieved using the elasticity matrix of equivalent orthotropic plate at the level of finite element. The obtained results were compared, and the advantages of using the method of equivalent stiffness of membrane wall for the calculation of reactions in the boiler supports were emphasized.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Strojarstvo

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