Design and Analysis of a Bulge Test Device

The aim of this work is to present the methodological process design a device capable performing Bulge tests. This kind allows obtaining more information about plastic behavior material than one provided by traditional tensile test. engineering specifications were evaluated through QFD methodology. Then, basic was performed based on available analytical models such as thick-walled pressure vessel theory, annular plate and plasticity model for biaxial stress state. Later, detailed proposed, which means 3D finite elements linearstatic analysis main components. Finally, 2D axisymmetric dynamic non-linear validate proposed design. novelty consists articulating methodology mechanical conception, design, validation while solving deficiencies found in literature regarding processes type devices.