Exact closed-form solutions for Lamb’s problem—II: a moving point load

2020 ◽  
Vol 223 (2) ◽  
pp. 1446-1459
Author(s):  
Xi Feng ◽  
Haiming Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Point Source ◽  
Closed Form ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Moving Load ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
High Speed Rail ◽  
Lamb’S Problem ◽  
Homogeneous Half Space

SUMMARY In this paper, we report on an exact closed-form solution for the displacement in an elastic homogeneous half-space elicited by a downward vertical point source moving with constant velocity over the surface of the medium. The problem considered here is an extension to Lamb’s problem. Starting with the integral solutions of Bakker et al., we followed the method developed by Feng and Zhang, which focuses on the displacement triggered by a fixed point source observed on the free surface, to obtain the final solution in terms of elementary algebraic functions as well as elliptic integrals of the first, second and third kind. Our closed-form results agree perfectly with the numerical results of Bakker et al., which confirms the correctness of our formulae. The solution obtained in this paper may lay a solid foundation for further consideration of the response of an actual physical moving load, such as a high-speed rail train.

Moving Load on a Fluid-Solid Interface: Supersonic Regime

1973 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. C. Kennedy ◽  
G. Herrmann
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Closed Form ◽  
Moving Load ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Steady State Response ◽  
Entire Space ◽  
State Response ◽  
Supersonic Regime

The steady-state response of a semi-infinite solid with an overlying semi-infinite fluid subjected at the plane interface to a moving point load is determined for supersonic load velocities. The exact, closed-form solution valid for the entire space is presented. Some numerical results for the displacements at the interface are calculated and compared to the results obtained when no fluid is present.

Closed-Form Representation of Beam Response to Moving Line Loads

2000 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 348-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Sun
Keyword(s):  
Closed Form ◽  
Moving Load ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Winkler Foundation ◽  
Line Load ◽  
State Response ◽  
Form Representation ◽  
Mach Numbers ◽  
Moving Line

Fourier transform is used to solve the problem of steady-state response of a beam on an elastic Winkler foundation subject to a moving constant line load. Theorem of residue is employed to evaluate the convolution in terms of Green’s function. A closed-form solution is presented with respect to distinct Mach numbers. It is found that the response of the beam goes to unbounded as the load travels with the critical velocity. The maximal displacement response appears exactly under the moving load and travels at the same speed with the moving load in the case of Mach numbers being less than unity.

Generalized and Simplified Linear Closed-Form Solution of an Active Tensegrity Unit in the Form of Octahedral Cell

2014 ◽  
Vol 969 ◽  
pp. 192-198
Author(s):  
Stanislav Kmeť ◽  
Peter Platko
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Closed Form ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Cable System ◽  
Form Analysis ◽  
Tensile Forces

Results of the generalized and simplified linear closed form solution of an active or adaptive tensegrity unit, as well as its numerical analysis using finite element method are presented in the paper. The shape of the unit is an octahedral cell with a square base and it is formed by thirteen members (four bottom and four top cables, four edge struts and one central strut). The central strut is designed as an actuator that allows for an adjustment of the shape of the unit which leads to changes of tensile forces in the cables. Due to the diagonal symmetry of the 3D tensegrity unit the closed-form analysis is based on the 2D solution of the equivalent planar biconvex cable system with one central strut under a vertical point load.

Exact closed-form solutions for Lamb’s problem—III: the case for buried source and receiver

2020 ◽  
Vol 224 (1) ◽  
pp. 517-532
Author(s):  
Xi Feng ◽  
Haiming Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Closed Form ◽  
Half Space ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Time History ◽  
Natural Generalization ◽  
Elastic Half Space ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Elementary Functions ◽  
Heaviside Step Function ◽  
Lamb’S Problem

SUMMARY In this paper, we derive the exact closed-form solution for the displacement in the interior of an elastic half-space due to a buried point force with Heaviside step function time history. It is referred to as the tensor Green’s function for the elastic wave equation in a uniform half-space, also a natural generalization of the classical 3-D Lamb’s problem, for which previous solutions have been restricted to the cases of either the source or the receiver or both are located on the free surface. Starting from the complex integral solutions of Johnson, we follow the similar procedures presented by Feng and Zhang to obtain the closed-form expressions in terms of elementary functions as well as elliptic integrals. Numerical results obtained from our closed-form expressions agree perfectly with those of Johnson, which validates our explicit formulae conclusively.

Moving Loads on an Elastic Half-Plane With Hysteretic Damping

2001 ◽  
Vol 68 (6) ◽  
pp. 915-922 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Verruijt ◽  
C. Cornejo Co´rdova
Keyword(s):  
Wave Velocity ◽  
Half Plane ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Moving Loads ◽  
Hysteretic Damping ◽  
Loading And Unloading ◽  
Dynamic Amplification

A closed-form solution is presented for the problem of a moving point load on an elastic half-plane with hysteretic damping. The problem has been studied in order to investigate the dynamic amplification of stresses and displacements if the velocity of the load approaches the Rayleigh wave velocity or the shear wave velocity in the elastic medium. This is relevant for the construction of high speed railway lines on relatively soft soils. Hysteretic damping is introduced as pseudo-viscous damping, assuming that the damping in a full cycle of loading and unloading is independent of the frequency.

scholarly journals Linear Closed-form Solution and Finite-element Analysis of an Active Tensegrity Unit

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-78
Author(s):  
Stanislav Kmeť ◽  
Peter Platko
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Closed Form ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Cable System ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Form Analysis ◽  
Tensile Forces

Abstract Results of the linear closed form solution of an active or adaptive tensegrity unit, as well as its numerical analysis using finite element method are presented in the paper. The shape of the unit is an octahedral cell with a square base and it is formed by thirteen members (four bottom and four top cables, four edge struts and one central strut). The central strut is designed as an actuator that allows for an adjustment of the shape of the unit which leads to changes of tensile forces in the cables. Due to the diagonal symmetry of the 3D tensegrity unit the closed-form analysis is based on the 2D solution of the equivalent planar biconvex cable system with one central strut under a vertical point load.

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