1. Total Knee replacement with an uncemented porous tantalum tibia component: A failure analysisSamo K. Fokter, Nenad Gubeljak, Esther Punzón Quijorna, Primož Pelicon, Mitja Kelemen, Primož Vavpetič, Jožef Predan, Luka Ferlič, Igor Novak, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Porous tantalum has been extensively used in orthopaedic surgery, including uncemented
total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Favourable results were reported with earlier monobloc tibial components and the design evolved to modular implants. We aimed to analyse possible causes for extensive
medial tibia bone loss, resulting in modular porous tantalum tibia baseplate fracture after primary
TKA. Retrieved tissue samples were scanned with 3 MeV focused proton beam for Proton-Induced
X-ray Emission (micro-PIXE) elemental analysis. Fractographic and microstructural analysis were
performed by stereomicroscopy. A full 3D finite-element model was made for numerical analysis
of stress–strain conditions of the tibial baseplate. Histological examination of tissue underneath
the broken part of the tibial baseplate revealed dark-stained metal debris, which was confirmed by
micro-PIXE to consist of tantalum and titanium. Fractographic analysis and tensile testing showed
that the failure of the tibial baseplate fulfilled the criteria of a typical fatigue fracture. Microstructural
analysis of the contact surface revealed signs of bone ingrowth in 22.5% of the surface only and
was even less pronounced in the medial half of the tibial baseplate. Further studies are needed to
confirm the responsibility of metal debris for an increased bone absorption leading to catastrophic
tibial tray failure. Ključne besede: total knee arthroplasty, uncemented, cementless, trabecular metal, porous tantalum, tibial component, cementless baseplate fracture Objavljeno v DKUM: 20.03.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 0
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2. Effects of fixture configurations and weld strength mismatch on J-integral calculation procedure for SE(B) specimensPrimož Štefane, Stijn Hertelé, Sameera Naib, Wim de Waele, Nenad Gubeljak, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This work presents the development of a J-integral estimation procedure for deep and
shallow cracked bend specimens based upon plastic ηpl factors for a butt weld made in an S690 QL
high strength low alloyed steel. Experimental procedures include the characterization of average
material properties by tensile testing and evaluation of base and weld metal resistance to stable tearing
by fracture testing of square SE(B) specimens containing a weld centerline notch. J-integral has been
estimated from plastic work using a single specimen approach and the normalization data reduction
technique. A comprehensive parametric finite element study has been conducted to calibrate plastic
factor ηpl and geometry factor λ for various fixture and weld configurations, while a corresponding
plastic factor γpl was computed on the basis of the former two. The modified ηpl and γpl factors were
then incorporated in the J computation procedure given by the ASTM E1820 standard, for evaluation
of the plastic component of J and its corresponding correction due to crack growth, respectively. Two
kinds of J-R curves were computed on the basis of modified and standard ηpl and γpl factors, where
the latter are given by ASTM E1820. A comparison of produced J-R curves for the base material
revealed that variations in specimen fixtures can lead to ≈10% overestimation of computed fracture
toughness JIc. Furthermore, a comparison of J-R curves for overmatched single-material idealized
welds revealed that the application of standard ηpl and γpl factors can lead to the overestimation of
computed fracture toughness JIc by more than 10%. Similar observations are made for undermatched
single material idealized welds, where fracture toughness JIc is overestimated by ≈5%. Ključne besede: metal weld, strength mismatch, fracture, plastic correction factors, fixture rollers, J-R resistance curve Objavljeno v DKUM: 20.03.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 0
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3. Simple method for measuring and mapping of site-specific draft force during plowing : Elektronski virVojislav Simonović, Emil Veg, Miloš Milošević, Dragan Milković, Filip Jerenec, Nenad Gubeljak, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This paper presents and analyzes the procedure for indirect measurement of soil mechanical properties using strain transducers installed on the lower links of the tractor and corresponding acquisition equipment, along with simultaneous use of the tractor unit positioning equipment in the field during tillage operation with a two-furrow plough. Sensors are installed and calibrated according to measurement requirements and after the Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis of the tractor lower links. The results obtained for the draft force longitudinal measurements are well consistent with expected results predicted by using the Goryachkin approach and ASAE Standard D497.4. The presented method can be successfully applied to measure the draft force when performing any other operation in the field. Maps produced by measuring the draft force are very useful in precision seeding in terms of varying seeding depth or soil amelioration. Such maps can be a useful layer in any other decision-making considerations in precision agriculture. Ključne besede: draft force, lower links, plowing, strain transducer Objavljeno v DKUM: 17.03.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 4
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4. Mechanisms of defect formation in Ti-6Al-4V product during re-melting of layers in selective laser meltingSnehashis Pal, Matjaž Finšgar, Radovan Hudak, Viktoria Rajtukova, Tomaž Brajlih, Nenad Gubeljak, Igor Drstvenšek, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Knowledge of defect formation mechanisms in the manufacturing process helps improve product quality. In this study, defect formation due to re-melting of each layer in selective laser melting of Ti-6Al-4V demonstrated the physical behavior in the manufacture of metallic parts. The re-melting strategy was based on scanning with low energy density (ED) and increased ED with various combinations of laser processing parameters. The increased EDs and their parameters, namely laser power, scanning speed, and hatch distance, were selected based on the previous research experience by the authors. The concept of selecting a low ED followed by a high ED was to reduce the spattering of the powder material during the process. The low ED caused partial sintering of the powder, while the high ED caused the melting of the material, resulting in different metallurgical properties of the manufactured parts. Densities, pore properties, porosity in the initial layers, surface morphologies, and microstructures in the defective areas of the samples were studied to determine the effects of re-melting. Advantages and disadvantages were found with respect to the range of applications of the products Ključne besede: re-melting, pore properties, defect, surface morphology, Ti-6Al-4V, selective laser melting Objavljeno v DKUM: 14.03.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 1
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5. Monitoring surface state of AA7075-T6 during dynamic loading with FBG sensorMarijana Milković, Matej Njegovec, Jožef Predan, Jure Javornik, Denis Đonlagić, Nenad Gubeljak, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The AA7075-T6 material is widely used in aerospace applications due to its favourable strength-to-weight ratio and cost-effectiveness. The material undergoes a process of cold rolling and subsequent stretching to form metal sheets. This process generates residual compressive stresses on the surface of the material. Surface changes in the material are observed at low stress levels, resulting in variations in residual stresses and surface roughness. This article presents an approach to monitor the surface state changes of AA7075-T6 material during dynamic loading using Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensor. Numerical Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations analyse the transfer of deformations from the damaged surface through the adhesive layer to FBG with different cladding thicknesses. Loading induces microcrack-related intensity changes in the FBG optical spectrum and deformation response. The magnitude of the response is greater, when the cladding thickness of the optical fibre is thinner. Experimental results show that the FBG optical spectrum response varies with cumulative number of dynamic cycles. Ključne besede: AA7075-T6, dynamic loading, Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensor, surface condition Objavljeno v DKUM: 10.03.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 2
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6. Study of environmental impacts on overhead transmission lines using genetic algorithmsKristijan Šket, Mirko Ficko, Nenad Gubeljak, Miran Brezočnik, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: In our study, we explored the complexities of overhead transmission line (OTL) engineering, specifically focusing on their responses to varying atmospheric conditions (ambient temperature, ambient humidity, solar irradiance, ambient pressure, wind speed, wind direction), and electric current usage. Our goal was to comprehend how these independent variables impact critical responses (dependent variables) such as conductor temperature, conductor sag, tower leg stress, and vibrations – parameters crucial for electric distribution. We modelled the target output variable as a polynomial of a certain degree of the input variables. The precise forms of the polynomial were determined using the genetic algorithms (GA). Developed models are essential for quantifying the influence of each input parameter, enriching our understanding of essential system elements. They provide long-term predictions for assessing transmission line lifespan and structural stability, with particularly high precision in forecasting temperature and sag angle. It is important to note that certain engineering parameters, such as material properties and load considerations, were not included in our research, potentially influencing accuracy. Ključne besede: Overhead Transmission Lines (OTL), machine learning, modelling, optimization, genetic algorithms (GA) Objavljeno v DKUM: 10.03.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 2
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7. Vpliv toplotne obdelave visokotrdnostnega jekla na dinamično trdnost ceviGašper Fašun, 2025, doktorska disertacija Opis: V raziskavi smo se osredotočili na analiziranje integritete in dobo trajanja topovske cevi havbice izdelane iz visoko-trdnostnega jekla 35NiCrMoV12-5, ki je podvržen dvema različnima toplotnima obdelavama, ki ju imenujemo A in B. Analiza izhaja iz vidika lomne mehanike, ki v našem primeru temelji predvsem na konceptu odpornostne krivulje na utrujenostno rast razpok. Tekom raziskave smo eskperimentalno ali teoretično določili vplivne parametre, ki zajemajo velikost miktrostrukturnega zrna, velikost vključkov, natezno trdnost, trajno dinamično trdnost, lomno žilavost, prag utrujenostne rasti dolge razpoke, območje rasti kratkih razpok ter parametre rasti razpoke. Trajno dinamično trdnost materiala smo določi eksperimentalno s pomočjo termografske metode, ki bistveno hitrejšo določitev parametra v primerjavi s klasično metodo utrujanja vzorcev. Modeliranje topovske cevi z metodo končnih elementov (MKE) v programu Abaqus/CAE je bilo izvedeno na podlagi predhodno eksperimentalno določenih mehanskih parametrov materiala. MKE model je bil uporabljen za analizo pol-eliptičnih razpok različnih globin in dveh različnih oblik. V okoli razpoke je bila določena vrednost faktorja intenzitete napetosti na podlagi katerega smo lahko določili obdelavo materiala, ki ima boljšo odpornost proti širjenju utrujenostnih razpok. Z metodo R6 smo nato določili diagram ocene odpornosti (FAD), na podlagi katerega smo lahko določili kritične tlake za različne kombinacije globin in oblik razpok. S podatki, pridobljenimi iz diagramov FAD smo definirali eksponentne funkcije, ki določajo vrednost kritične globine razpoke v odvisnosti od uporabljenega tlaka.
Pristop, uporabljen v tej raziskavi, se je izkazal za učinkovitega pri določevanju vpliva teh upoštevanih spremenljivk na določitev vpliva velikosti vključkov na dobo trajanja topovske cevi havbice ter na varne obratovalne pogoje. Z upoštevanjem kreiranega celostnega modela je namreč določeno varno območje uporabe topovske cevi ter končna utrujenostna življenjska doba v nevarnih pogojih, ki jih definira cev z vsebovano razpoko določene dolžine. Ključne besede: lomna mehanika, utrujenostna rast razpoke, topovska cev havbica, odpornostna krivulja, metoda končnih elementov Objavljeno v DKUM: 24.02.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 0
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8. Effect of residual stresses on the fatigue stress range of a pre-deformed stainless steel AISI 316L exposed to combined loadingDarko Jagarinec, Nenad Gubeljak, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: AISI 316L austenitic stainless steel is utilized in various processing industries, due to its abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance, and excellent properties over a wide temperature range. The physical and mechanical properties of a material change during the manufacturing process and plastic deformation, e.g., bending. During the combined tensile and bending loading of a structural component, the stress state changes due to the residual stresses and the loading range. To characterize the component’s stress state, the billet was bent to induce residual stress, but a phase transformation to martensite also occurred. The bent billet was subjected to combined tensile–bending and fatigue loading. The experimentally measured the load vs. displacement of the bent billet was compared with the numerical simulations. The results showed that during fatigue loading of the bent billet, both the initial stress state at the critical point and the stress state during the dynamic loading itself must be considered. Analysis was demonstrated only for one single critical point on the surface of the bent billet. The residual stresses due to the phase transformation of austenite to martensite affected the range and ratio of stress. The model for the stress–strain behaviour of the material was established by comparing the experimentally and numerically obtained load vs. displacement curves. Based on the description of the stress–strain behaviour of the pre-deformed material, guidelines have been provided for reducing residual tensile stresses in pre-deformed structural components. Ključne besede: metastable austenitic stainless steel, fatigue, residual stress, phase transformation Objavljeno v DKUM: 28.11.2024; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 6
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9. A study on the compressive behavior of additively manufactured AlSi10Mg lattice structuresDavid Liović, Sanjin Krščanski, Marina Franulović, Dražan Kozak, Goran Turkalj, Emanuele Vaglio, Marco Sortino, Giovanni Totis, Federico Scalzo, Nenad Gubeljak, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The mechanical behavior of the metallic components fabricated by additive manufacturing (AM) technologies can be influenced by adjustments in their microstructure or by using specially engineered geometries. Manipulating the topological features of the component, such as incorporating unit cells, enables the production of lighter metamaterials, such as lattice structures. This study investigates the mechanical behavior of lattice structures created from AlSi10Mg, which were produced using the laser beam powder bed fusion (LB-PBF) process. Specifically, their behavior under pure compressive loading has been numerically and experimentally investigated using ten different configurations. Experimental methods and finite element analysis (FEA) were used to investigate the behavior of body-centered cubic (BCC) lattice structures, specifically examining the effects of tapering the struts by varying their diameters at the endpoints (�end ) and midpoints (�mid ), as well as altering the height of the joint nodes (h). The unit cells were designed with varying parameters in such a way that �end is changed at three levels, while �mid and h are changed at two levels. Significant differences in Young’s modulus, yield strength, and ultimate compressive strength between the various specimen configurations were observed both experimentally and numerically. The FEA underestimated the Young’s modulus corresponding to the configurations with thinner struts in comparison to the higher values found experimentally. Conversely, the FEA overestimated the Young’s modulus of those configurations with larger strut diameters with respect to the experimentally determined values. Additionally, the proposed FE method consistently underestimated the yield strength relative to the experimental values, with notable discrepancies in specific configurations. Ključne besede: lattice structure, BCC, compressive behavior, additive manufacturing, AlSi10Mg Objavljeno v DKUM: 25.11.2024; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 6
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10. Numerical simulation of fatigue crack growth and fracture in welded joints using XFEM—a review of case studiesAleksandar Sedmak, Aleksandar Grbović, Nenad Gubeljak, Simon Sedmak, Nikola Budimir, 2024, pregledni znanstveni članek Opis: Numerical simulation of fatigue crack growth in welded joints is not well represented in the literature, especially from the point of view of material heterogeneity in a welded joint. Thus, several case studies are presented here, including some focusing on fracture, presented by two case studies of mismatched high-strength low-alloyed (HSLA) steel welded joints, with cracks in the heat affected zone (HAZ) or in weld metal (WM). For fatigue crack growth, the extended finite element method FEM (XFEM) was used, built in ABAQUS and ANSYS R19.2, as presented by four case studies, two of them without modelling different properties of the welded joint (WJ). In the first one, fatigue crack growth (FCG) in integral (welded) wing spar was simulated by XFEM to show that its path is partly along welded joints and provides a significantly longer fatigue life than riveted spars of the same geometry. In the second one, an integral skin-stringer panel, produced by means of laser beam welding (LBW), was analysed by XFEM in its usual form with stringers and additional welded clips. It was shown that the effect of the welded joint is not significant. In the remaining two papers, different zones in welded joints (base metal—BM, WM, and HAZ) were represented by different coefficients of the Paris law to simulate different resistances to FCG in the two cases; one welded joint was made of high-strength low-alloyed steel (P460NL1) and the other one of armour steel (Protac 500). Since neither ABAQUS nor ANSYS provide an option for defining different fatigue properties in different zones of the WJ, an innovative procedure was introduced and applied to simulate fatigue crack growth through different zones of the WJ and evaluate fatigue life more precisely than if the WJ is treated as a homogeneous material. Ključne besede: fatigue crack growth, extended finite element method, welded joints, fatigue life, highstrength low-alloyed steel Objavljeno v DKUM: 25.11.2024; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 6
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