Mechanical analysis of a type of wire rope subjected to tension

Abstract

Wire ropes are widely observed in many industries such as marine engineering and civil engineering, as a type of structure that can bear huge axial force. There are various kinds of wire ropes in practical engineering, corresponding to different usage scenarios. This paper focuses on 6 × 36SW + 1WR with a diameter of 16 mm. The axial mechanical properties of the wire rope are investigated by experimental, theoretical, and numerical methods. The stress-strain curve and ultimate strength of the steel wire rope obtained in the test are compared with the corresponding results from the finite element simulation. The comparison demonstrates the accuracy and reliability of the finite element model. In addition, a series of parametric studies are conducted to investigate the influence of pitch length and friction coefficient, etc. The purpose of this paper is to propose an accurate and efficient finite element model for the mechanical analysis of wire ropes.

Investigation of Frequency-Dependent Characteristics of Wire Rope under Tension Based on Transfer Function Method

“…To analyze the vibrations of sandwich beams of different core materials and a polymer beam, flexural wave propagations were analyzed using the Timoshenko beam theory and Euler beam theory [21]. In a recent study, a detailed mechanical analysis of a wire rope under tension was performed, and the experimental results were verified using a finite element model [22].…”

A Finite Element Model for a 6 × K31WS + FC Wire Rope and a Study on Its Mechanical Responses with or without Wire Breakage

“…With the increase in the number of broken wires, the bearing capacity of the wire rope is rapidly weakened. Ma et al [28] proposed an accurate and efficient finite element model for the mechanical analysis of wire ropes and studied the axial mechanical properties of a 6 × 36SW + IWR wire rope using experimental, theoretical, and numerical methods.…”