Numerical simulation and experimental investigation of pressure riveting connection using the smoothed particle Galerkin method

This paper conducts experimental and numerical simulations of the riveting process using the Smoothed Particle Galerkin (SPG) method. The riveting process involves significant material failure, making precise simulation challenging. Initially, the mechanical process of riveting and quality testing e...

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Main Authors: Jianhui Zhang, Tongxiang Huang, Xuan Qin, Changcheng Yin, Xianchao Yan
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Language:English
Published: AIP Publishing LLC 2025-01-01
Series:AIP Advances
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0226388
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author Jianhui Zhang
Tongxiang Huang
Xuan Qin
Changcheng Yin
Xianchao Yan
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Tongxiang Huang
Xuan Qin
Changcheng Yin
Xianchao Yan
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description This paper conducts experimental and numerical simulations of the riveting process using the Smoothed Particle Galerkin (SPG) method. The riveting process involves significant material failure, making precise simulation challenging. Initially, the mechanical process of riveting and quality testing experiments are briefly described. In addition, the SPG method is introduced. The SPG method is a truly meshless method where nodes are connected through keys, and material failure is simulated by the breakage of these keys. This approach avoids the non-physical responses or erroneous failure modes associated with element deletion methods. Subsequently, three-dimensional finite element models for press-in push-out and press-in twist-out are established to simulate the riveting process and meet the requirements for quality testing of riveted joints. Finally, we compare the force–displacement curves obtained from the simulations and experiments: The maximum riveting force measured in the experiments was 18.5 kN, while the simulated value was 17.8 kN, which is 3.78% lower than the experimental value. The maximum push-out force measured in the experiments was 3.2 kN, and the simulated value was 3.39 kN, which is 5.9% higher than the experimental value. The maximum applied torque measured in the experiments was 24.875 N m, while the simulated value was 24.12 N m, which is 3.03% lower than the experimental value. These comparisons validate the accuracy and limitations of the numerical method. Pressure-riveting connections are extensively used in the high-voltage distribution boxes of electric vehicles, and the quality of these connections is crucial for ensuring vehicle safety. Parameters such as the diameter and thickness of the components being connected can significantly affect the quality of the pressure-riveting connection. Accurate simulation of this process can aid in better understanding of the material behavior during riveting and in designing assembly process parameters.
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spelling doaj-art-5a2df776c71244cdb3b6ed67a067dd512025-02-03T16:40:42ZengAIP Publishing LLCAIP Advances2158-32262025-01-01151015037015037-1110.1063/5.0226388Numerical simulation and experimental investigation of pressure riveting connection using the smoothed particle Galerkin methodJianhui ZhangTongxiang HuangXuan QinChangcheng YinXianchao Yan0Dongfeng Huashen Automobile Company Limited, Shiyan 442002, ChinaThis paper conducts experimental and numerical simulations of the riveting process using the Smoothed Particle Galerkin (SPG) method. The riveting process involves significant material failure, making precise simulation challenging. Initially, the mechanical process of riveting and quality testing experiments are briefly described. In addition, the SPG method is introduced. The SPG method is a truly meshless method where nodes are connected through keys, and material failure is simulated by the breakage of these keys. This approach avoids the non-physical responses or erroneous failure modes associated with element deletion methods. Subsequently, three-dimensional finite element models for press-in push-out and press-in twist-out are established to simulate the riveting process and meet the requirements for quality testing of riveted joints. Finally, we compare the force–displacement curves obtained from the simulations and experiments: The maximum riveting force measured in the experiments was 18.5 kN, while the simulated value was 17.8 kN, which is 3.78% lower than the experimental value. The maximum push-out force measured in the experiments was 3.2 kN, and the simulated value was 3.39 kN, which is 5.9% higher than the experimental value. The maximum applied torque measured in the experiments was 24.875 N m, while the simulated value was 24.12 N m, which is 3.03% lower than the experimental value. These comparisons validate the accuracy and limitations of the numerical method. Pressure-riveting connections are extensively used in the high-voltage distribution boxes of electric vehicles, and the quality of these connections is crucial for ensuring vehicle safety. Parameters such as the diameter and thickness of the components being connected can significantly affect the quality of the pressure-riveting connection. Accurate simulation of this process can aid in better understanding of the material behavior during riveting and in designing assembly process parameters.http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0226388
spellingShingle Jianhui Zhang
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Changcheng Yin
Xianchao Yan
Numerical simulation and experimental investigation of pressure riveting connection using the smoothed particle Galerkin method
AIP Advances
title Numerical simulation and experimental investigation of pressure riveting connection using the smoothed particle Galerkin method
title_full Numerical simulation and experimental investigation of pressure riveting connection using the smoothed particle Galerkin method
title_fullStr Numerical simulation and experimental investigation of pressure riveting connection using the smoothed particle Galerkin method
title_full_unstemmed Numerical simulation and experimental investigation of pressure riveting connection using the smoothed particle Galerkin method
title_short Numerical simulation and experimental investigation of pressure riveting connection using the smoothed particle Galerkin method
title_sort numerical simulation and experimental investigation of pressure riveting connection using the smoothed particle galerkin method
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0226388
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