A comparison between the distinct element method and the finite element method for analysis of the stability of an excavation in jointed rock

1990 ◽  
Vol 5 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 111-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Fairhurst ◽  
Juemin Pei
2011 ◽  
Vol 368-373 ◽  
pp. 234-240
Author(s):  
Shu Li Wang ◽  
Man Gen Mu ◽  
Ran Wang ◽  
Wen Bo Cui

This paper presents the results of a study on a joint slope deformation affecting the western slope of the GuangYang highway (YangQuan, China). Fieldwork identified the ongoing deformational process and assisted in defining its mechanisms, evolution and controlling factors. Here we discuss how to use limit equilibrium methods to calculate the behavior of slopes and to use the finite element analysis to evaluate the stability, displacements of slopes and soil-slope stabilization interaction. The finite element method with shear strength reduction (SSR) technique is explained in Phase2D. This method is effective for the prediction of the stability of slope. Based on numerical comparisons between the limit equilibrium methods and finite element method, it is suggested that the finite element method with SSR technique is a reliable and maybe unique approach to evaluate the slope stability. The paper also took into account effectiveness of the large rain and seismic load. The results of the numerical analysis are consistent with the observed slope surface evidence.


2011 ◽  
Vol 189-193 ◽  
pp. 2153-2160
Author(s):  
Yu Wen Sun ◽  
Chuan Tai Zhang ◽  
Qiang Guo

Optimal fixture involves fixture layout and clamping force determination. It is critical to ensure the machining accuracy of workpiece. In this paper, the clamping process is analyzed with the consideration of cutting forces and frictions using the finite element method. Then the fixture layout and clamping force are optimized by minimizing the workpiece deformation via a Genetic Algorithm (GA). Subsequently, linear programming method is used to estimate the stability of workpiece. It is shown through an example that the proposed method is proved to be efficient. The optimization result is not only far superior to the experiential one, but also the total optimization time can be reduced significantly.


2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 168781401880347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Zhou ◽  
Duan-Wei Shi ◽  
Zhi-Lin Sun ◽  
Tao Bi ◽  
Xiong-Hao Cheng ◽  
...  

Taking the hydraulic cylinder for the miter gate in Dateng Gorges Water Conservancy Project as the object, a large slenderness ratio test hydraulic cylinder was designed based on the similarity theory. The buckling analysis of the test hydraulic cylinder was carried out by the finite element method, considering the friction at the supports, the misalignments between piston rod and cylinder tube, and gravity. The results indicate that the stability safety factor is 10.55. A buckling experimental system was established, and the buckling stability of the test hydraulic cylinder was tested for the sliding bearing support and the rolling bearing support at the piston-rod end, respectively. The stability safety factor is over 9.01 and 6.82 relevantly. The similarities and differences among the results of the finite element method, experimental method, NB/T 35020-2013, and two-sections pressure bar method were analyzed. Experimental and analytical results clearly show that the friction at the supports is a key factor in determining the magnitude of the stability safety for large slenderness ratio horizontal hydraulic hoist and utilizing the sliding bearing can effectively improve the stability safety factor.


2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Ryszard Sygulski ◽  
Michał Guminiak ◽  
Łukasz Polus

Abstract The stability of the element of a steel welded girder subjected to bending and shear forces is considered. The considered element is a rectangular plate supported on boundary. The type of a plate boundary conditions depend on the types (thickness) of the stiffeners. Considered plate is loaded by in-plane forces causing bending and shear effects. The Finite Element Method was applied to carry out the analysis. Additionally the Boundary Element Method in terms of boundary-domain integral equation was applied to evaluate the critical shear loading.


1980 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Lafleur ◽  
Guy Lefebvre

Slope stability analyses in terms of effective stresses are most often based on hypothetical conditions of pore pressure. It is generally assumed that the flow occurs parallel to the slope or even that the conditions are hydrostatic. In fact, in situ measurements tend to show that the real situation could significantly deviate from these approximations due to geologic conditions. The influence of various geometric and stratigraphic factors on the groundwater regime and on the stability of slopes was studied with the finite-element method. To illustrate the parametric study, experimental evaluations of the flow patterns are presented at four sites. The stratigraphy and permeability measurements combined with the finite-element method enabled a complete flow net to be drawn and although some hypotheses had to be formulated with regards to the underlying aquifer recharge or permeability anisotropy, reasonable agreement was found between simulated and measured piezometric heads.


2013 ◽  
Vol 353-356 ◽  
pp. 756-760 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Xuan Ren ◽  
Ning Kai

The landslides often due to the rainfall and the excavation inside. Although both of them could influenced the stability of the slope, in the different combination of the condition of rainfall and excavation. The results would make a big difference from condition. The analysis results of Finite Element Method have a large difference with the actual situation, especially in the large deformation and landslide. Therefore, we use the Distinct Element Method to simulate and analysis the collapse of Zengziya in Chongqing. We collect different parameters to simulate the changed conditions of the combination of rainfall, half excavation and whole excavation. Then we will get the data of displacement of the rock and the stress redistribution of the slope. By the analysis of the those data, and the comparison from the field situation, we will draw a conclusion that the main factors of the landslides is the rainfall, and the excavation sometimes can simulate the landslides. At last, our research results can make some help of the practical engineering.


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