Computational Modelling of VIG Plates Using FEM: Static and Dynamic Analysis
Vacuum insulated glass (VIG) panels are becoming more and more popular due to their good thermal performance. Little information about the mechanical or strength parameters, which are crucial for the durability of a window, might be found in the published papers. The purpose of this work was to anal...
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| author | Izabela Kowalczyk Damian Kozanecki Sylwia Krasoń Martyna Rabenda |
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| description | Vacuum insulated glass (VIG) panels are becoming more and more popular due to their good thermal performance. Little information about the mechanical or strength parameters, which are crucial for the durability of a window, might be found in the published papers. The purpose of this work was to analyse the impact of different parameters on VIG panels’ mechanical properties. Parameter diversity refers to both geometrical and material characteristics. Static and dynamic analyses using the finite element method (ABAQUS program) were conducted. In addition, 101 various numerical models, created with the use of Python language, were tested. The changes of geometrical parameters were made with constant material parameters and the reverse. It has been concluded that pillars’ material and geometrical properties are crucial considering not only the static response of the VIG plates, but also the dynamic one. Moreover, it was proven that getting rid of the first row of pillars near every edge seal led to an increase in deflection of the glass panes. Additionally, considering results for dynamic response associated with out-of-phase vibrations, spacing between support pillars should be large enough in order to avoid possible damage to the glass pane due to rapidly decreasing distance between them. Further research opportunities have been described. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d7bd29b500f745a1a3844d9df5260d8d2023-11-23T20:53:42ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442022-02-01154146710.3390/ma15041467Computational Modelling of VIG Plates Using FEM: Static and Dynamic AnalysisIzabela Kowalczyk0Damian Kozanecki1Sylwia Krasoń2Martyna Rabenda3Department of Structural Mechanics, Lodz University of Technology, Politechniki 6, 93-590 Lodz, PolandDepartment of Structural Mechanics, Lodz University of Technology, Politechniki 6, 93-590 Lodz, PolandDepartment of Structural Mechanics, Lodz University of Technology, Politechniki 6, 93-590 Lodz, PolandDepartment of Concrete Structures, Lodz University of Technology, Politechniki 6, 93-590 Lodz, PolandVacuum insulated glass (VIG) panels are becoming more and more popular due to their good thermal performance. Little information about the mechanical or strength parameters, which are crucial for the durability of a window, might be found in the published papers. The purpose of this work was to analyse the impact of different parameters on VIG panels’ mechanical properties. Parameter diversity refers to both geometrical and material characteristics. Static and dynamic analyses using the finite element method (ABAQUS program) were conducted. In addition, 101 various numerical models, created with the use of Python language, were tested. The changes of geometrical parameters were made with constant material parameters and the reverse. It has been concluded that pillars’ material and geometrical properties are crucial considering not only the static response of the VIG plates, but also the dynamic one. Moreover, it was proven that getting rid of the first row of pillars near every edge seal led to an increase in deflection of the glass panes. Additionally, considering results for dynamic response associated with out-of-phase vibrations, spacing between support pillars should be large enough in order to avoid possible damage to the glass pane due to rapidly decreasing distance between them. Further research opportunities have been described.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/4/1467platefinite element methoddynamic analysisstatic analysisvacuum insulated glass |
| spellingShingle | Izabela Kowalczyk Damian Kozanecki Sylwia Krasoń Martyna Rabenda Computational Modelling of VIG Plates Using FEM: Static and Dynamic Analysis Materials plate finite element method dynamic analysis static analysis vacuum insulated glass |
| title | Computational Modelling of VIG Plates Using FEM: Static and Dynamic Analysis |
| title_full | Computational Modelling of VIG Plates Using FEM: Static and Dynamic Analysis |
| title_fullStr | Computational Modelling of VIG Plates Using FEM: Static and Dynamic Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Computational Modelling of VIG Plates Using FEM: Static and Dynamic Analysis |
| title_short | Computational Modelling of VIG Plates Using FEM: Static and Dynamic Analysis |
| title_sort | computational modelling of vig plates using fem static and dynamic analysis |
| topic | plate finite element method dynamic analysis static analysis vacuum insulated glass |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/4/1467 |
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