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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2014.15.8.4763

Numerical analysis for deformation characteristics under the freezing and bursting of Al pipe  

Choi, Seung-Hyun (Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Dongyang Mirae)
Lee, Dong-Won (Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Dongyang Mirae)
Ko, Young-Bae (Molds & Dies Technology R&BD Group, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.15, no.8, 2014 , pp. 4763-4768 More about this Journal
Abstract
Recently, aluminum pipes have been used instead of steel pipes for open and shut machines in vinyl housing because of its corrosion-resistance and light weight. In particular, the light weight is very useful for fitting and removal by human resources. On the other hand, an aluminum pipe is weak in winter because aluminum has a larger thermal expansion coefficient than steel. This study examined the freezing and bursting of aluminum pipes by numerical analysis. The mechanical-thermal deformation characteristics were analyzed under the condition of ice volumetric expansion in aluminum pipes reaching 50%. From numerical analysis, large stresses above the yield stress occurred in aluminum pipe after ice expanded in the net diameter immediately. In addition, the freezing and bursting of aluminum pipes was predicted around an ice volumetric expansion of 6 - 7% because the thickness of the aluminum pipe reached an aluminum elongation ratio of 17%. Therefore, it is recommended that aluminum pipes be sealed perfectly to prevent water flow in the pipe. These results suggest that it is very difficult to prevent freezing and bursting of aluminum pipes by water freezing in the pipe.
Keywords
Al pipe; Elongation ratio; FEA; Freeze and burst;
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