Optimization design of nickel-titanium shape memory alloy anti-loose gaskets based on ABAQUS numerical simulation

This paper addressed the issue of maintaining long-term stability under complex conditions with traditional anti-loose gaskets used in the power industry. It proposed a design for an anti-loose gasket, exploiting the super-elasticity, shape memory effect, and high damping characteristics of nickel-t...

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Main Authors: Tianxiang Xue, Xinmei Li, Shuai Suo, Wen Li, Yanjiang Bu, Dongting Wu
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Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/add6f6
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author Tianxiang Xue
Xinmei Li
Shuai Suo
Wen Li
Yanjiang Bu
Dongting Wu
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Xinmei Li
Shuai Suo
Wen Li
Yanjiang Bu
Dongting Wu
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description This paper addressed the issue of maintaining long-term stability under complex conditions with traditional anti-loose gaskets used in the power industry. It proposed a design for an anti-loose gasket, exploiting the super-elasticity, shape memory effect, and high damping characteristics of nickel-titanium shape memory alloys (NiTi-SMA). The deformation and stress during its ‘pre-tightening-tightening-unloading’ process were simulated using ABAQUS software, and the impact of geometric structural parameters on its performance was analyzed. Findings reveal that the maximum deformation and stress were focused at the junction of the gasket and the bolt during loading. Conversely, the residual stress and deformation predominantly resided on the gasket’s shoulder and were relatively minimal post-unloading, confirming its super-elasticity. After optimization, it was concluded that the convex thickness of the gasket’s bending section should be 2 mm–3 mm, the transverse distance 4 mm–7 mm, the difference in the inner and outer radii of the upper contact surface ring 2 mm–4 mm, and the difference in the inner and outer radii of the lower contact surface ring should be greater than or equal to 2 mm. This study provides theoretical support and design reference for implementing this alloy in the field of anti-loose, thus contributing to the development of high-performance anti-loose components.
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spelling doaj-art-0447d1f0ee3f45a485ffdc7fd1c1a7b32025-08-20T03:12:19ZengIOP PublishingMaterials Research Express2053-15912025-01-0112505650810.1088/2053-1591/add6f6Optimization design of nickel-titanium shape memory alloy anti-loose gaskets based on ABAQUS numerical simulationTianxiang Xue0Xinmei Li1Shuai Suo2Wen Li3Yanjiang Bu4Dongting Wu5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3463-2888State Grid Shandong Electric Power Research Institute , Jinan, Shandong, 250002, People’s Republic of China; Shandong Power Industry Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspection Center Co Lid , Jinan, Shandong, 25002, People’s Republic of ChinaState Grid Shandong Electric Power Research Institute , Jinan, Shandong, 250002, People’s Republic of China; Shandong Power Industry Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspection Center Co Lid , Jinan, Shandong, 25002, People’s Republic of ChinaShandong Power Industry Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspection Center Co Lid , Jinan, Shandong, 25002, People’s Republic of ChinaShandong Power Industry Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspection Center Co Lid , Jinan, Shandong, 25002, People’s Republic of ChinaShandong Power Industry Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspection Center Co Lid , Jinan, Shandong, 25002, People’s Republic of ChinaMOE Key Laboratory of Material Liquid–Solid Structure Evolution and Processing, Shandong University , Jinan, Shandong, 250061, People’s Republic of ChinaThis paper addressed the issue of maintaining long-term stability under complex conditions with traditional anti-loose gaskets used in the power industry. It proposed a design for an anti-loose gasket, exploiting the super-elasticity, shape memory effect, and high damping characteristics of nickel-titanium shape memory alloys (NiTi-SMA). The deformation and stress during its ‘pre-tightening-tightening-unloading’ process were simulated using ABAQUS software, and the impact of geometric structural parameters on its performance was analyzed. Findings reveal that the maximum deformation and stress were focused at the junction of the gasket and the bolt during loading. Conversely, the residual stress and deformation predominantly resided on the gasket’s shoulder and were relatively minimal post-unloading, confirming its super-elasticity. After optimization, it was concluded that the convex thickness of the gasket’s bending section should be 2 mm–3 mm, the transverse distance 4 mm–7 mm, the difference in the inner and outer radii of the upper contact surface ring 2 mm–4 mm, and the difference in the inner and outer radii of the lower contact surface ring should be greater than or equal to 2 mm. This study provides theoretical support and design reference for implementing this alloy in the field of anti-loose, thus contributing to the development of high-performance anti-loose components.https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/add6f6nickel-titanium shape memory alloyanti-loose gasketnumerical simulationoptimization design
spellingShingle Tianxiang Xue
Xinmei Li
Shuai Suo
Wen Li
Yanjiang Bu
Dongting Wu
Optimization design of nickel-titanium shape memory alloy anti-loose gaskets based on ABAQUS numerical simulation
Materials Research Express
nickel-titanium shape memory alloy
anti-loose gasket
numerical simulation
optimization design
title Optimization design of nickel-titanium shape memory alloy anti-loose gaskets based on ABAQUS numerical simulation
title_full Optimization design of nickel-titanium shape memory alloy anti-loose gaskets based on ABAQUS numerical simulation
title_fullStr Optimization design of nickel-titanium shape memory alloy anti-loose gaskets based on ABAQUS numerical simulation
title_full_unstemmed Optimization design of nickel-titanium shape memory alloy anti-loose gaskets based on ABAQUS numerical simulation
title_short Optimization design of nickel-titanium shape memory alloy anti-loose gaskets based on ABAQUS numerical simulation
title_sort optimization design of nickel titanium shape memory alloy anti loose gaskets based on abaqus numerical simulation
topic nickel-titanium shape memory alloy
anti-loose gasket
numerical simulation
optimization design
url https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/add6f6
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