Finite element modelling of load-carrying capacity of concrete-filled unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) tubes exposed to marine environment

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
P. K. Gupta ◽  
V. K. Verma
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Polyvinyl Chloride ◽  
Marine Environment ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Finite Element Modelling ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Element Modelling ◽  
Load Carrying

Determination of the Load Carrying Capacity of Honeycomb Panels at Fixing Points under an External Load

2020 ◽  
Vol 299 ◽  
pp. 1184-1189
Author(s):  
V.V. Zhukov ◽  
Anton V. Eremin ◽  
D.V. Stepanec
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
External Load ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Honeycomb Panel

In this article, the object of study is a three–layer honeycomb panel with fixing elements (FE), which are used for transporting the panel, and fixing it to the spacecraft. The goal of the work is to determine experimentally the load carrying capacity of the fixing elements under various types of loading, to determine the load carrying capacity of the honeycomb panel of the spacecraft at fixing points and further comparison of the experimental results with the finite element method results calculated by MSC.Patran / Nastran. A method for conducting static tests of fixing elements of a spacecraft honeycomb panel under an external load is described, a description of computer technology of a finite–element solution to the problem of static strength of a honeycomb panel structure in the MSC.Patran environment is presented, and a finite–element model of a honeycomb panel is designed. An assessment of the strength of a three–layer structure at fixing points was carried out, followed by validation of the finite–element model of a honeycomb panel. On the basis of the validated model, the evaluation of the strength of the honeycomb structure was carried out; based on results obtained, the conclusion has been made about the convergence of the results by the finite element method with the results obtained during the experiment.

Evaluation on ultimate load-carrying capacity of concrete-filled steel tubular arch structure with preload

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (13) ◽  
pp. 2755-2770
Author(s):  
Fuyun Huang ◽  
Yulong Cui ◽  
Rui Dong ◽  
Jiangang Wei ◽  
Baochun Chen
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Initial Stress ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Ultimate Load ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Arch Bridge ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Arch Structure ◽  
Ultimate Load Carrying Capacity

When casting wet concrete into hollow steel tubular arch during the construction process of a concrete-filled steel tubular arch bridge, an initial stress (due to dead load, etc.) would be produced in the steel tube. In order to understand the influence of this initial stress on the strength of the concrete-filled steel tubular arch bridge, a total of four single tubular arch rib (bare steel first) specimens (concrete-filled steel tubular last) with various initial stress levels were constructed and tested to failure. The test results indicate that the initial stress has a large influence on the ultimate load-carrying capacity and ductility of the arch structure. The high preloading ratio will reduce significantly the strength and ductility that the maximum reductions are over 25%. Then, a finite element method was presented and validated using the test results. Based on this finite element model, a parametric study was performed that considered the influence of various parameters on the ultimate load-carrying capacity of concrete-filled steel tubular arches. These parameters included arch slenderness, rise-to-span ratio, loading method, and initial stress level. The analysis results indicate that the initial stress can reduce the ultimate loading capacity significantly, and this reduction has a strong relationship with arch slenderness and rise-to-span ratio. Finally, a method for calculating the preloading reduction factor of ultimate load-carrying capacity of single concrete-filled steel tubular arch rib structures was proposed based on the equivalent beam–column method.

SEARCH FOR THE MOST USEFUL GEOMETRY OF AN ACOUSTIC JOURNAL BEARING

Tribologia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 273 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafał GAWARKIEWICZ
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Computer Simulations ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Acoustic Levitation ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Load Carrying

Computer simulations of a number of journal bearing’s geometries utilising acoustic levitation were carried out. The choice of the best geometry depended on the ability of a deformed shape, created by piezo-electric elements, to facilitate squeeze film ultrasonic levitation, and also to create three evenly distributed diverging aerodynamic gaps. Deformations of analysed variants of the bearing’s shape were generated by numerical simulations utilising the finite element method. For the chosen shapes of geometry, prototype bearings were made and their usefulness verified experimentally. As a result, the bearing with the highest load carrying capacity was identified.

Experimental Study for Single-Angle Beam-Column Members Attached by one Leg

2010 ◽  
Vol 163-167 ◽  
pp. 433-438
Author(s):  
Xian Lei Cao ◽  
Ji Ping Hao ◽  
Chun Lei Fan
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Model Experiment ◽  
Ultimate Load ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Compression Members ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Ultimate Load Carrying Capacity

To obtain a better understanding of the behavior and load-carrying capacity of Q460 high-strength single-angle compression members bolted by one leg, using static loading way to 48 angles carried out experimental study. The experiments show test specimens produce biaxial bending, most small slenderness ratio members are controlled by local buckling, and slender specimens are controlled by overall buckling. In addition to these factors in model experiment, influences of residual stresses on ultimate load-carrying capacity were analyzed by finite element numerical simulation analysis, the results show the residual stresses affect the ultimate load-carrying capacity of angles by about 5％ or less. Comparison of the load-carrying capacity of experimental and theoretical results indicate the difference of experimental and finite element values ranges from -9.99％ to +9.76％, American Design of Latticed Steel Transmission Structure (ASCE10-1997) and Chinese Code for Design of Steel Structures (GB50017-2003) underestimate separately the experimental load-carrying capacity by about 2.34％～33.93％ and 1.18％～63.3％, and the agreement is somewhat good between experimental program and the finite element analysis. Based on model experiment and simulated experiment, the formula of stability coefficient of single-angle compression members was established. It provides basic data for spreading Q460 high-strength single-angles members attached by one leg.

Analysis of the Load-Carrying Capability of the Casing Plug Joint of Steel Tube Structures Considering the Contact Effect

2008 ◽  
Vol 33-37 ◽  
pp. 321-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiu Gen Jiang ◽  
Yang Yang ◽  
Feng Jie Zhang ◽  
Jin San Ju ◽  
Xiao Chuan You
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Steel Tube ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element ◽  
Tube Length ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Ansys Software ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element Model

Nonlinear finite element model analysis of the casing plug joints of steel tubular has been realized by ANSYS software. The law of load-carrying capability and stiffness of joint are separately gained by changing the ratio of length and diameter (R/L) and the ratio of the casing length and the main tube length (l/L). The influence of the casing thickness on the load-carrying capability and stiffness are also discussed. The results indicated that the load-carrying capability and stiffness of the joints both increase with the ratio(R/L) increment and the ratio of the casing length and main tube length (l/L). When the main tube thickness is equal to casing thickness, the load-carrying capacity of joints achieves the most.

Single-angle compression members welded by one leg to a gusset plate. II. A parametric study and design equation

1998 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 585-594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Murray C Temple ◽  
Sherief SS Sakla
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Design Equation ◽  
Rigid Support ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Gusset Plate ◽  
Compression Members ◽  
Load Carrying

Single-angle compression members are complex members to analyze and design. The two generally accepted design procedures, the simple-column and the beam-column approaches, in general, underestimate the load-carrying capacity of single-angle compression members welded by one leg to a gusset plate fixed to a rigid support. One of the reasons is that these approaches do not properly account for the end constraint provided by the gusset plate. The effective length factor can be adjusted, but this is difficult to do as the end restraint is not easy to evaluate in many practical cases. Another reason is that these approaches are not based on a rational understanding of the failure mechanism of these members. An experimental program confirmed that the finite element method can be used, with a reasonable degree of accuracy, to predict the behavior and load-carrying capacity of single-angle compression members welded by one leg to a gusset plate fixed to a rigid support. The finite element method was used to study some 1800 different combinations of parameters. It was found that out-of-straightness, residual stresses in the angle section, Young's modulus of elasticity, and the unconnected gusset plate length do not have a great effect on the load-carrying capacity. The most significant parameter is the gusset plate thickness with the gusset plate width being the second most important parameter. An empirical design equation is proposed.Key words: angles, buckling, columns (structural), compressive resistance, design equation, gusset plates.

scholarly journals Contact Analysis and Static Load Carrying Capacity of Planetary Roller Screw Mechanism

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nam Su Kim ◽  
Kyongho Kim ◽  
Sinhyok Jong
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Contact Stress ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Static Load ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Elastic Plastic ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Roller Screw ◽  
Screw Mechanism

Abstract This paper aims to investigate the contact characteristics and static load carrying capacity of planetary roller screw mechanism (PRSM). Compared to the ball screw mechanism, the advantages of the PRSM are high stiffness, high load capacity, long travel life and compact structure, etc., since the PRSM possesses more contact points than ball screws in a comparable size. The actuated load is carried through the threaded surface contacts of the screw, the rollers and the nut and the contact characteristics of these components are very important for studying the wear, transmission accuracy and efficiency of a PRSM. Prior work has neglected to take a fundamental approach towards understanding the elastic-plastic contact characteristics of threaded surfaces under high loads and it is closely related to the static load carrying capacity of PRSM. Accordingly, in this paper, the contact characteristics of PRSM under the different working loads are modeled based on Hertz contact theory and the calculation formulas between normal force of thread turns and the elastic-plastic contact stress and deformation are derived. Then, it goes further to derive a calculation method of static load carrying capacity of PRSM based on simplified model of static load distribution. Finally, a verification model is developed by finite element method (FEM) to perform contact stress and strain analysis of PRSM. Besides, through the comparison of the results between the theory model and ANSYS Workbench finite element model verify the reliability of the theory.

scholarly journals Strength & Stability Analysis of Straight Shafted Pile Foundation in Cohesive Soil Condition using Finite Element Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VII) ◽  
pp. 3612-3617
Author(s):  
Yogesh K S
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Pile Foundation ◽  
Numerical Technique ◽  
Expansive Soil ◽  
Cohesive Soil ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Deep Foundation ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Load Carrying

Pile foundation is one of the effective forms of deep foundation. This is to be used where the load has to be transferred to deeper layers of soil and it can with stand uplift forces in foundations in expansive soil and also in case of floating foundations. The finite element method is one of the most versatile and comprehensive numerical technique which can be used for analysis of structures or solids of complex shapes and complicated boundary conditions. There are different variables which influence the load carrying capacity of pile foundation. But only some of those have significant influence on load carrying capacity. Here those variables are considered and the variation of load carrying capacity with the change in value of those variables is observed. Those variables are pile length and pile diameter, analysis of pile foundation was carried out to determine the ultimate load carrying capacity of pile for different lengths and diameters in cohesive soil, the corresponding settlement was also determined.

scholarly journals Calculation Method for Load-Carrying Capacity of Circular Reinforced Con

2021 ◽  
Vol 353 ◽  
pp. 01013
Author(s):  
Tingwei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Steel Tube ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Model Method ◽  
Concrete Members ◽  
Load Carrying

Finite element method and fiber model method were used to calculate the load-carrying capacity of the specimens. Based on the experimental and theoretical analysis, simplified calculation method of the load-carrying capacity for this kind of member is proposed. It indicates that finite element method result is relatively small, fiber model method result accords well with the experimental result. Circular reinforced concrete members covered with steel tube presents both the characteristics of reinforced concrete and concrete filled steel tube member, showing higher load-carrying capacity and greater deformability. The load-carrying capacity of circular reinforced concrete members covered with steel tube can be calculated by the means of the method of reinforced concrete member with confined concrete. The result predicted by the simplified method is in good agreement with the experimental result.

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