Classical and numerical approaches to determining V-section band clamp axial stiffness

Abstract: V-band clamp joints are used in a wide range of applications to connect circular flanges, for ducts, pipes and the turbocharger housing. Previous studies and research on V-bands are either purely empirical or analytical with limited applicability on the variety of V-band design and working conditions. In this paper models of the V-band are developed based on the classical theory of solid mechanics and the finite element method to study the behaviour of theV-bands under axial loading conditions. The good agreement between results from the developed FEA and the classical model support the suitability of the latter to modelV-band joints with diameters greater than 110mm under axial loading. The results from both models suggest that the axial stiffness for thisV-band cross section reaches a peak value for V-bands with radius of approximately 150 mmacross a wide range of coefficients of friction. Also, it is shown that the coefficient of friction and the wedge angle have a significant effect on the axial stiffness of V-bands.

Angaben zum Objekt

• Standort: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Umfang: Online-Ressource
• Sprache: Englisch

Verweise und Beziehungen

• Erschienen in: Classical and numerical approaches to determining V-section band clamp axial stiffness ; volume:5 ; number:1 ; year:2014 ; extent:12 ; Open engineering ; 5, Heft 1 (2014) (gesamt 12)

Beteiligte, Orts- und Zeitangaben

• Urheber: Barrans, Simon M. ; Khodabakhshi, Goodarz ; Muller, Matthias

Weitere Informationen

• DOI: 10.1515/eng-2015-0010
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2412141658013.112044865336
• Rechteinformation: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Letzte Aktualisierung: 15.08.2025, 07:34 MESZ