Computer simulation of landslides by the contact element method

2006 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 434-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiang Xiaoyu ◽  
Qiao Jianping ◽  
Wang Chenghua ◽  
Zhao Yu
Keyword(s):  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Contact Element ◽  
Contact Element Method ◽  
Element Method

Study and Application on Computational Methods for Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Single Pile

2008 ◽  
Vol 400-402 ◽  
pp. 329-334
Author(s):  
Ze Liang Yao ◽  
Zhen Jian ◽  
Guo Liang Bai
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Computational Methods ◽  
Ultimate Bearing Capacity ◽  
Contact Element ◽  
Computational Formula ◽  
Single Pile ◽  
Foundation Design ◽  
Experiment Method ◽  
Contact Element Method ◽  
Element Method

It is difficult and important to accurately calculate single pile ultimate bearing capacity during pile foundation design. Typical computational methods on single pile ultimate bearing capacity are contrastively analyzed in this paper. Contact element method on single pile ultimate bearing capacity is relatively accurate and economical, but it isn’t used in practical projects until now because its computational process is complicated. 343 different single pile ultimate bearing capacities are calculated with the contact element method in order to study a simple computational formula based on the contact element method. All data calculated are analyzed with a linear recursive multi-analysis program which is programmed with Fortran90. A simple computational formula on the contact element method is presented based on the analysis results. The simple computational formula, the experiential formula in the code, the contact element method and the static load experiment method are respectively used to calculate single pile ultimate bearing capacity in two practical projects in order to test the simple computational formula. The results show that the simple computational formula is relatively accurate. Some advice is presented based on the analysis results.

scholarly journals USING THE NEW FIBRE CONTACT ELEMENT METHOD FOR DYNAMIC STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-38
Author(s):  
João M. C. Estêvão ◽  
Ana S. Carreira
Keyword(s):  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Nonlinear Problems ◽  
Contact Element ◽  
Elastic Response ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Frame ◽  
Structural Dynamic ◽  
Concrete Frame ◽  
Contact Element Method ◽  
Element Method

In literature, there are many methods proposed for structural analysis based on discrete element formulations, mainly for nonlinear problems. One of these new methods is the Fibre Contact Element Method (FCEM). Many of these methods have been used for structural dynamic analysis problems. However, there are some questions about their precision in capturing the dynamic elastic response of structures when comparing to methods based on continuous models, like the well known Finite Element Method (FEM). For this reason, the results obtained with FCEM were extensively compared with FEM results and with laboratorial tests, to better understand the performance of this new method in capturing the elastic dynamic response of structures. Results indicate that this kind of discrete methods are able to determine the vibration modes of a structure with equal or better precision level than the obtained with FEM. FCEM was also used to capture the dynamic response of a reinforced concrete frame with infill walls, as a way to show the method capabilities in reproducing the dynamic behaviour of structures that have an almost continuous mass distribution.

Determination on Interlayer Separation Threshold of Complex Roof with Mechanics Properties

2013 ◽  
Vol 303-306 ◽  
pp. 2908-2913
Author(s):  
De Yi Wu ◽  
Liu Yang Nie
Keyword(s):  
Normal Stress ◽  
Contact Element ◽  
Contact Theory ◽  
Tension Stress ◽  
Deep Mining ◽  
Separation Threshold ◽  
Nonlinear Contact ◽  
Contact Element Method ◽  
Element Method

In order to determine interlayer separation threshold and separation stability of complex roof, distribution of interlayer separation was analyzed in different conditions by a contact element method based on nonlinear contact theory in ANSYS program. The conclusion was drawn that normal stress was tension stress in the center of construction surface in deep mining and it could be considered as interlayer separation threshold of complex roof.

Computer simulation of optical radiation scattering by aerosol media

2020 ◽  
Vol 86 (8) ◽  
pp. 43-48
Author(s):  
V. V. Semenov
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Optical Radiation ◽  
Light Transmission ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Dispersed Medium ◽  
Element Method

Development of the technologies simulating optical processes in an arbitrary dispersed medium is one of the important directions in the field of optical instrumentation and can provide computer simulation of the processes instead of using expensive equipment in physical experiments. The goal of the study is simulation of scattering of optical radiation by aerosol media using the finite element method to show a practical significance of the results of virtual experiments. We used the following initial conditions of the model: radius of a spherical particle of distilled water is 1 μm, wavelength of the incident optical radiation is 0.6328 μm, air is a medium surrounding the particle. An algorithm for implementation of the model by the finite element method is proposed. A subprogram has been developed which automates a virtual experiment for a group of particles to form their random arrangement in the model and possibility of changing their geometric shape and size within predetermined intervals. Model dependences of the radiation intensity on the scattering angle for single particle and groups of particles are presented. Simulation of the light transmission through a dispersed medium provides development of a given photosensor design and determination of the minimum number of photodetectors when measuring the parameters of the medium under study via analysis of the indicatrix of scattering by a group of particles.

scholarly journals Finite Element Prediction for the Internal Stresses of (Ti,Al)N Coatings

2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 149-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.W. Żukowska ◽  
A. Śliwa ◽  
J. Mikuła ◽  
M. Bonek ◽  
W. Kwaśny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Internal Stresses ◽  
Pvd Coatings ◽  
Properties Of Coatings ◽  
Gradient Coatings ◽  
Element Method

The general topic of this paper is the computer simulation with use of finite element method (FEM) for determining the internal stresses of selected gradient and single-layer PVD coatings deposited on the sintered tool materials, including cemented carbides, cermets and Al2O3+TiC type oxide tool ceramics by cathodic arc evaporation CAE-PVD method. Developing an appropriate model allows the prediction of properties of PVD coatings, which are also the criterion of their selection for specific items, based on the parameters of technological processes. In addition, developed model can to a large extent eliminate the need for expensive and time-consuming experimental studies for the computer simulation. Developed models of internal stresses were performed with use of finite element method in ANSYS environment. The experimental values of stresses were calculated using the X-ray sin2ψ technique. The computer simulation results were compared with the experimental results. Microhardness and adhesion as well as wear range were measured to investigate the influence of stress distribution on the mechanical and functional properties of coatings. It was stated that occurrence of compressive stresses on the surface of gradient coating has advantageous influence on their mechanical properties, especially on microhardness. Absolute value reduction of internal stresses in the connection zone in case of the gradient coatings takes profitably effects on improvement the adhesion of coatings. It can be one of the most important reasons of increase the wear resistance of gradient coatings in comparison to single-layer coatings.

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