Compressive Loading of Stiffened, Wire-Strand Based Structures

Abstract

Wire strands and rope are most commonly used in applications that require a combination of tensile loading and relatively low bending rigidity, such as in lifting devices like cranes. However, compressively loaded cords and strands are found in more complex structures such as composites. This article presents the theory for wire strands that are stiffened for compressive loading by wraps of additional material. The analysis approach employed is consistent with earlier work on multi-layer wire strands and complex cross-section wire ropes in which the structure is ''built'' a layer at a time and compatibility is enforced.

Wire Rope Isolators for the Vibration Protection of Heavy Equipment: Exploratory Research

“…Velinsky [3][4][5] and his studies have reported nonlinearity in its force-displacement behavior. Another determinant of wire rope characteristics is found, according to Ni et al [6,7], by observing the inherent frictional damping mechanism.…”