Theoretical research on load distribution of composite pre-tightened teeth connections embedded with soft layers

Abstract

It has been proved by experiments that the soft layers can effectively adjust the load distribution ratio of composite pre-tightened tooth connection, but theoretical research on the composite pre-tightened tooth connection embedded with soft layers has not been carried out. Therefore, in this work, the load distribution theory of composite pre-tightened tooth connection embedded with soft layers is studied by spring stiffness method. First, based on deformation compatibility condition, the theoretical calculation formula of load distribution ratio of each tooth is derived by spring stiffness method. Then, load distribution ratio is obtained by experiments, and the theoretical calculation results are verified. Finally, through the derived formula, the load distribution ratio of the composite pre-tightened tooth connection embedded with soft layers is parameterized. Research shows that (1) The theoretical value is in good agreement with the experimental value, and the maximum error of calculation result of the load distribution of the joint is 8%; (2) Under the action of soft layers, each tooth of two-teeth and three-teeth joints are damaged at the same time, the ultimate bearing capacity is increased by 29.0 and 21.6%, respectively, compared with the traditional two-teeth and three-teeth joints; (3) The elastic modulus and thickness of soft layers have a significant impact on the load distribution ratio of each tooth.

Keywords

• composite pre-tightened teeth connection
• load distribution
• spring stiffness method
• soft layers
• progressive damage