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This paper presents the determination of virtual micro-forming limit diagrams from two types of numerical simulations based on the finite element method: one with modelling of the full tool for micro-deep drawing and a thin blank with geometric imperfections, based on a defined roughness; and a second called "reduced simulation" where different deformation paths were simulated with appropriate boundary conditions by introducing the same type of geometric imperfections on aluminium 1050A (99.5%). A new test for detecting the onset of necking, called the "change of slope" criterion has been defined. Several methods based on histograms to represent the distributions of major and minor strains, have been used to determine the strain at the onset of necking. The numerical micro-forming limit diagrams (MFLD) were then compared to one obtained experimentally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, the effects of the length, sector angle and boundary conditions on the buckling load and postbuckling behaviour of cylindrical panels have been studied, experimentally. The compressive axial load has been applied on the panels using servo-hydraulic machine and different boundary conditions have been prepared by suitable fixtures. The presented results can be used in designing of these structures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]