Finite element analysis for the unsteady nearshore circulation due to wave-current interaction (I)—numerical model

1994 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 749-754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wu Wei-xiong
2010 ◽  
Vol 133-134 ◽  
pp. 367-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Anzani ◽  
Paola Condoleo ◽  
Antonia Gobbo ◽  
Alberto Taliercio

For safety assessment, a double curvature hollow bricks cloister vault with lunettes has been studied. Its geometry, constructive aspects, crack pattern have been surveyed and a 3D finite element analysis has been carried out, the numerical model exploiting the accurate survey of the vault geometry.


Author(s):  
A. Bahtui ◽  
H. Bahai ◽  
G. Alfano

This paper presents a detailed finite element analysis of a five-layer unbonded flexible riser. The numerical results are compared analytical solutions for various load cases. In the finite element model all layers are modelled separately with contact interfaces placed between each layer. The finite element model includes the main features of the riser geometry with very little simplifying assumptions made. The numerical model was solved using a fully explicit time-integration scheme implemented in a parallel environment on a 16-processor cluster. The very good agreement found from numerical and analytical comparisons validates the use of our numerical model to provide benchmark solutions against which further detailed investigation will be made.


2012 ◽  
Vol 433-440 ◽  
pp. 5050-5052
Author(s):  
Yi Chen Lu ◽  
Yao Dong Gu

This study aims to analyze the relevant mechanical properties of woodball shafts by applying numerical methods. The structures of woodball were constructed in Solidworks 2007 to form the solid models, and the numerical model was analyzed in ABAQUS to acquire the simulation resluts. The collision speed between ball and mallet was from the experiment of motion analysis. As the maximal stress of mallet was concentrated in the proximal part of bottle, some enforcement design could be carried out in this part to reduce the fracture incidence. Another important finding is the contact area at the mallet head was really small, the rubber cover at head part may thicken at the centre part and thinner at the outside area. For further study, it is important to represent the higher fidelity of the input conditions for the finite element analysis (FEA).


2004 ◽  
Vol 127 (3) ◽  
pp. 623-631 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard F. Salant ◽  
Bin Cao

An unsteady numerical model of a mechanical seal, with mixed lubrication, has been developed. The thermal analysis is performed using Duhamel’s method in combination with a numerical experiment to determine Duhamel’s auxiliary function. The results using this semiempirical approach compare well with those from a finite element analysis. The model has been used to predict the performance of a mechanical seal during startup and shutdown.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Zhongchi Liu ◽  
Sarat Chandra Mohapatra ◽  
C. Guedes Soares

A numerical model associated with wave–current interactions with a moored flexible cylindrical cage was developed based on the finite element method. An analytical model was formulated under the linearised wave theory and small structural response, and a semi-analytical solution was obtained using the Fourier Bessel series solution and least squares approximation method, along with a matching technique. The numerical results from the finite element analysis of the horizontal displacements for different design parameters under a uniform current were compared with the analytical model solutions. It was seen that they had a good level of agreement with their results. The effects of different current speeds and time on the cage shapes were analysed from the finite element results. Further, the mooring forces on the flexible cage for different values of the cage height and cage radius were also presented. The comparison of the results indicated that the numerical model results could be used with confidence in the design of a flexible cylindrical net cage for applications to offshore aquacultures.


2018 ◽  
Vol 763 ◽  
pp. 533-540
Author(s):  
Yuji Koetaka ◽  
Koichi Taniguchi ◽  
Iathong Chan

In steel building structures, local buckling and/or fracture of columns could occur during strong ground motions, furthermore complete collapse might be induced due to the column strength degradation. In this paper, cold press-formed square tube columns are targeted, and numerical model being able to trace precisely degradation behavior is proposed. In order to take account of both local buckling and fracture with low computational costs, multi-spring model which consists of some uni-axial springs is adopted. Axial force-deformation relationships of uni-axial springs are provided on flat area and corner area of square tube severally, and are separated into skeleton part and hysteresis part. All parameters on force-deformation relationship are identified based on finite element analysis results of short columns under monotonic or cyclic axial loading. Comparing between analysis results by multi-spring models and past cyclic loading test results or finite element analysis results, it is clarified that degradation behavior of cold press-formed square steel tube columns can be traced with high accuracy.


2014 ◽  
Vol 580-583 ◽  
pp. 711-714 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Jie Gu ◽  
Tai Quan Zhou ◽  
Shi Long Lu

The research uses the method of three-dimensional finite element analysis combined with the actual project application to study the slope reinforced by anti-slide pile. The research analyses the influence of reinforcement that the anti-slide exert on the soil and shows the changes of the sliding surface properties by establishing the finite element numerical model. The conclusion can be made that the ABAQUS finite element method is visual and practical. The study is of great benefit to the actual engineering.


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