Validation of Analytical Multiparameter Homogenization Models for Out-of-Plane Loaded Masonry Walls by Means of the Finite Element Method

2005 ◽  
Vol 131 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonella Cecchi ◽  
Gabriele Milani ◽  
Antonio Tralli
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Masonry Walls ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Element Method

Flexibility of Trunnion Piping Elbows

1990 ◽  
Vol 112 (2) ◽  
pp. 184-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. D. Lewis ◽  
Y. J. Chao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Chemical Plants ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Flexibility Analysis ◽  
Piping Systems ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Element Method

Trunnion piping elbows are commonly used in piping systems in power and chemical plants. The flexibility of the trunnion piping elbows is normally less than that of the plain piping elbows. In this paper, the finite element method is used to derive the in-plane and out-of-plane flexibility factors of trunnion piping elbows. The results can be easily adopted into the piping flexibility analysis.

Regular papers / Articles ordinaires A numerical approach for the static analysis of the body of pressurized dry gas holders

2003 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 381-390
Author(s):  
L H You ◽  
J J Zhang ◽  
H B Wu ◽  
R B Sun
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Plane Deformation ◽  
Numerical Approach ◽  
Gas Pressure ◽  
The Body ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Plane Bending ◽  
Element Method

In this paper, a numerical method is developed to calculate deformations and stresses of the body of dry gas holders under gas pressure. The deformations of the wall plates are decomposed into out-of-plane bending and in-plane deformation. The out-of-plane bending of the wall plates is described by the theory of orthotropic plates and the in-plane deformation by the biharmonic equation of flat plates under plane stress. The theories of beam columns and beams are employed to analyze the columns and corridors, respectively. By considering compatibility conditions between the members and boundary conditions, equations for the determination of deformations and stresses of dry gas holders under gas pressure are obtained. Both the proposed approach and the finite element method are used to investigate the deformations and stresses of the body of a dry gas holder under gas pressure. The results from the proposed method agree with those from the finite element method. Because far fewer unknowns are involved, the proposed method is computationally more efficient than both the finite element method and the series method developed from the theory of stiffened plates.Key words: numerical approach, body of dry gas holders, gas pressure.

Confined masonry walls subjected to combined axial loads and out-of-plane uniform pressures

2012 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 439-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Varela-Rivera ◽  
Manuel Polanco-May ◽  
Luis Fernandez-Baqueiro ◽  
Eric I. Moreno
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Axial Load ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Masonry Walls ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Axial Loads ◽  
Confined Masonry ◽  
Out Of Plane

This paper presents the results of a study on the behavior of three full-scale confined masonry walls subjected to combined axial loads and out-of-plane uniform pressures. The variable studied was the wall axial load. Analytical models were developed to predict out-of-plane cracking and maximum pressures. The former was predicted using the finite element method and the latter using the spring-strut method. This last method was modified to include the effect of the wall axial load. Experimental cracking and maximum pressures were compared with those obtained from analytical models. Based on the experimental results, it was concluded that as the axial load increases, the out-of-plane maximum pressure also increases. However, this latter value is limited by crushing of the masonry. By comparing experimental and analytical results, it was concluded that the out-of-plane cracking and maximum pressures are in general well predicted by the analytical models developed in this work.

Determination of Elastic Modulus and Poisson Ratio for Nanoporous Materials

2012 ◽  
Vol 466-467 ◽  
pp. 366-370
Author(s):  
Fue Han ◽  
Chang Qing Chen ◽  
Ya Peng Shen
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Poisson Ratio ◽  
Nanoporous Materials ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Element Method

Through the finite element method, the elastic modulus and Poisson ratio out of plane of the honeycomb nanoporous materials are obtained. In the end, the values are contrasted with the scale values. Results show that the values are same to the scale values.

scholarly journals Finite element analysis on the out-of-plane compression for paper honeycomb

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongmei Wang ◽  
Ning Liang ◽  
Yanfeng Guo
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Peak Stress ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Plateau Stress ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Plane Compression ◽  
Paper Honeycomb ◽  
Element Method

The finite element model for paper honeycomb was constructed, and the finite element method of out-of-plane compression for the paper honeycomb was studied. Then four kinds of paper honeycomb with different structural parameters were simulated and analyzed using finite element software ABAQUS. Moreover, the results obtained from finite element method were verified based on the existing theoretical research results and experimental results, respectively. The results show that stress–strain curves obtained from finite element method clearly show the four deformation stages of the paper honeycomb under out-of-plane compression, which is basically consistent with the trend of the typical curve. The values of initial peak stress, plateau stress and densification strain are close to the theoretical results. The stress–strain curves and deformation contours coincide with experiments well. The differences of initial peak stress σpk, plateau stress σpl and densification strain εD between theoretical, finite element method and experimental results are less than 15%. Therefore, the finite element method can be used to analyze the stress–strain curves and deformation characteristics of paper honeycomb. In addition, the results also show that the thickness of specimen has little effect on the stress and strain. However, people often prefer to use the thicker paper honeycomb to get better cushioning effect in practical applications, which was explained.

A Numerical Model for Micro Balloon-Jointed Actuation

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
ZhiYong An ◽  
Yenwen Lu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Theoretical Study ◽  
Geometrical Parameters ◽  
Plane Rotation ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Element Method

This paper reports a theoretical study of the pneumatic balloon-jointed actuation, which has been utilized in the microfinger and the microhand to perform an out-of-plane rotation [1]. The finite element method (FEM) is utilized to describe and to predict the performance of this actuation, in terms of the actuation angles, forces, and structure stiffness. Several related geometrical parameters have been studied, providing the guidelines of the micro balloon-jointed actuation.

scholarly journals Determination of Elastic Properties of Beech Plywood by Analytical, Experimental and Numerical Methods

Forests ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1221
Author(s):  
Miran Merhar
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Elastic Properties ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Longitudinal Vibrations ◽  
Effective Elastic Properties ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Laminate Theory ◽  
Element Method

This research article examines the application of various methods to determine the effective elastic properties of beech veneer-wood composites. Using laminate theory, the theoretically calculated effective values of the in-plane and out-of-plane modulus of elasticity as well as shear modulus are compared with the values determined from the natural frequencies of flexural, torsional and longitudinal vibrations of samples having different orientations and numbers of composite layers. The samples are also modelled using the finite element method, and their natural frequencies are calculated by the modal analysis. Research has shown that the laminate theory, which is well established and applied in the world of synthetic composites, can also be applied to beech plywood composites, where the theoretically calculated effective values can be up to 15% higher. Similarly, due to the higher calculated effective elastic properties, higher natural frequencies of flexural, torsional and longitudinal vibrations are also calculated by the finite element method.

Simulation of tuning graphene plasmonic behaviors by ferroelectric domains for self-driven infrared photodetector applications

Nanoscale ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (43) ◽  
pp. 20868-20875 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junxiong Guo ◽  
Yu Liu ◽  
Yuan Lin ◽  
Yu Tian ◽  
Jinxing Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Interfacial Effect ◽  
Infrared Photodetector ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Ferroelectric Domains ◽  
Element Method

We propose a graphene plasmonic infrared photodetector tuned by ferroelectric domains and investigate the interfacial effect using the finite element method.

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