Abstract
In the past years, many studies about the
mechanical properties of composite insulators Using
finite element analysis (FEA) techniques were carried
out. However, FEA is only an approximate method. In
order to evaluate the actual mechanical stress on the
surface of fiber reinforced plastics (FRP) rod during
crimping and tensile process. stress testing utilizing foil
gauges were performed on the crimped insulator ends
subjected to compression or axial tensile loads.
Variations of axial strain of rod surface in the
compression procedure for various crimping conditions
on mechanical strength were tested. The tested axial
stress distribution along the axial FRP rod under various
tensile loads was given, and the influence of different
crimping conditions on stress concentration of FRP rod
was discussed. In addition, experimental testing results
have been compared with the numerical data obtained
by FEA method.
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