Mechanical Evaluation of Axially Loaded Composite Insulators with Crimped End-Fittings

Author:

Bansal A.1,Kumosa M.2

Affiliation:

1. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology, Tosoh SMD, Inc., 3600 Gantz Rd, Grove City, OH 43123

2. Center for Advanced Materials and Structures, Department of Engineering, University of Denver, 2450 S. Gaylond St., Denver, CO 80208

Abstract

Composite insulators consist of a glass reinforced polymer (GRP) rod, with two metal end-fittings attached to the ends of the rod during assembly. This paper aims to evaluate the strength and design of mechanically crimped insulator end-fittings subjected to axial tensile or compressive loads during service. A non-destructive ultrasonic technique has been used to measure the extent of radial shortening applied to two composite substation insulators during crimping. The axial compressive strength of these insulators have been determined from destructive mechanical tests. In addition, detailed nonlinear axisymmetric and three-dimensional finite element analyses have been performed to evaluate the effects of several design variables on the mechanical performance of the crimped joints subjected to axial loads. Results obtained from this study demonstrate that the insulators are likely to encounter failure due to sliding of the GRP rod (within the end-fittings) under excessive axial loads. Based upon the finite element results, semi-empirical relationships have been presented to predict the axial loading capacity of the crimped insulator ends, and the maximum internal stresses on the GRP rod surface.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Materials Chemistry,Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials,Ceramics and Composites

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