The paper analyzes critical loads of pillar arrays with fraction of elements removed prior to actual critical loading. Two different methods of elimination are considered. In the first case, a fraction p of weakest pillars is physically removed from the array. The second method relies on conducting a subcritical preloading. When the sudden loading is applied to the system, the destruction follows in a cascade-like manner. Subsequent cascades take place due to the redistribution of load. We explore different types of load redistribution. It turns out that the type of load transfer as well as the distribution of pillar-strength-thresholds are of crucial importance regarding the strength enhancement of critically loaded pillar arrays.
This paper deals with multicomponent systems subjected to suddenly applied loads. Such multicomponent systems consist of functionally identical elements, but the elements differ in their ability to sustain the applied load. Specifically, arrays of pillars are an example of the multicomponent systems. The capability of the array to sustain the applied load depends not only on the strength of the pillars but also on how the load coming from failed pillars is redistributed to the intact ones. We employ a Fiber Bundle Model with load transfer restricted within a rectangular region generated dynamically after each pillar’s destruction. We investigate strength of the array and its survivability.
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