Finite-element analysis of bulge forming applying pressure and in-plane compressive load

Journal of Materials Processing Technology

Volumn 300, Issue 3-4, 1998, Pages 95-102

  Ahmed, M ^a   Hashmi, M S J ^a  

^a DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY   (Ireland)

Author keywords

Bulge tests; Finite element analysis; Loading case

Indexed keywords

COMPRESSION TESTING; DIES; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; PRESSURE EFFECTS; SHEET METAL;

BULGE FORMING;

METAL FORMING;

EID: 0032070050     PISSN: 09240136     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/s0924-0136(97)00404-4     Document Type: Article

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