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a limited extent for dynamic loads. However, usage within road bridges Fatigue load mainly caused
and other structures under cyclic loads requires materials with specific by longitudinal forces
characteristics. These characteristics are fulfilled by the cables, but
Fatigue load caused by
not to the full extent with our open spelter sockets type 802.
For this reason PFEIFER designed a new open spelter socket, which
we would like to present to you now:
The new open spelter sockets type 700 and type 710
The new open spelter socket type 700 represents a one-piece socket
with a fixed forked cable connection. The force in the cable is transferred through a movable pin to the steel structure. A bolted lid prevents the pin from falling out. This type is perfectly suitable for applications with periodically occurring loads, which do not require length
adjustment.
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Class 5
Open spelter sockets type 802 fulfil the requirements of the classes 1
and 2. Open spelter sockets type 700 now fulfil all requirement classes
1 to 5. Thus, the fatigue loads are also covered.
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Open spelter sockets type 710 consist of a conical socket with internal
thread type 800, a threaded rod with right-hand and left-hand thread
and a forked connector with internal thread. This type is used where
length adjustment of the cable tension member is necessary.
Corrosive load,
exposed to the outside
environment
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Fatigue load
Figure 3: Cylindrical socket type 810 with spherical nut and disc type 813 / 814
Class 5
Open spelter sockets type 710 fulfil the requirements of the classes 1
to 4.
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=1.25 x c
The standard DIN EN 1993-1-9 table 3.1 recommends safety factors
for the fatigue strength (Mf).
If, for instance, the design concept safety against fatigue failure
without notice is chosen for the cable tension member and the
resulting damage is chosen as high, then the resulting Mf -factor
is 1.35.
Therefore the limiting value of the stress range for the cable tension
member is
In the example illustrated the curve for a cable tension member with
the notch class classification of c= 150 N/mm is shown.
As explained above, this reference value is valid for 2 million stress
cycles with a maximum force of 0.45 x ZBk.
In accordance with EN 1993-1-11 paragraph 9.2, for the inclination of
the fatigue strength curve the value of m=4 can be assumed for
N 2 x 106 and the value of m = 6 for N > 2 x 106.
It is therefore possible to read the anticipated fatigue life as a function
of the longitudinal stress range from the diagram.
Equation for the determination of the bearable stress range z:
C m
Z : =m
NC
NZ
With Nc = 2 x 106
c = 150 N/mm
The design value results from the multiplication of E,2 with the safety
factor Ff for the damage equivalent stress range.
Equation for the determination of the number of bearable load cycles Nz:
Ff * E,2 c / Mf
Illustration of the dependence of the stress cycles N from the
longitudinal stress range
(Whler curve from EN 1993-1-11 (9.2)):
N Z : = NC
C
Z
With Nc = 2 x 106
c = 150 N/mm
z = stress range
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FEM calculation:
The sockets type 700 and 710 were constructed in CAD programmes
in 3D. These drafts served as a basis for the subsequent FEM
calculations. Several optimising steps lead to the present design.
The aim of the analysis was to develop cable tension members which
are suitable for dynamic stress (for example road bridges)
have an aesthetically pleasing shape
can be produced efficiently.
These demands are entirely fulfilled with the new types 700 and 710.
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