scholarly journals RECYCLED TIRE ISOLATOR AS EARTHQUAKE RESISTANCE SYSTEM FOR SINGLE STOREY BUILDING IN MALAYSIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siow Yun Tong ◽  
Anuar Kasa ◽  
Siti Aminah Osman
Keyword(s):  
Compression Test ◽  
Seismic Isolation ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Earthquake Resistance ◽  
Test Machine ◽  
Vertical Force ◽  
Static Compression

The studies of seismic isolation have gradually become important particularly in countries of active seismicity activity. The main idea of isolation is to provide flexibility to the structural foundation as well as to absorb energy and mitigating ground acceleration generated from earthquake forces. However, the cost to manufacture conventional commercial rubber isolator is high due to its heavy weight complicated in the process of preparation involving expensive machinery. When earthquake occurs, the building structure especially low rise residential buildings such as single storey buildings are subjected to high inertia forces which lead to structural damages. Country such as Malaysia which located outside the earthquake region is now even facing the threat of earthquake too in some areas especially Sabah. This alerts Malaysia that there is a need to develop an earthquake resistance mechanism. Recycled Tire Isolator (RTI) is a model designed to be embedded into the foundation of a low rise building in order to withstand earthquake forces. The main component in the fabrication of RTI is recycled tire. The useable section of the recycle tire is the tread and will be split into small pieces with measurement of 300mm x 210mm. Each piece of cut tire is about 10mm thick. The method of preparation of RTI samples is simple which is cost effective and sustainable. RTI samples consist of four to five layers of cut recycled tire pads. Static compression test was conducted to examine the vertical capacity of RTI. A controlled vertical force of 380 kN (maximum capacity of the compression test machine) was applied on to the RTI during the compression test. An average displacement of 11.5mm was recorded when the cracking sound was heard indicating the failure of RTI sample. The static or vertical stiffness of RTI was determined. Besides, dynamic compressive load test was another experiment carried out to examine the damping coefficient, damping ratio and also dynamic stiffness of RTI. The results obtained from the experiment were compared with the commercial available isolators and also compared among the RTIs. The similarities of characteristics between RTI and the commercial isolators have given an indication that RTI has great potential to be adopted as earthquake base isolator for single storey residential buildings.

RECYCLED TIRE ISOLATOR AS EARTHQUAKE RESISTANCE SYSTEM FOR SINGLE STOREY BUILDING IN MALAYSIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siow Yun Tong ◽  
Anuar Kasa ◽  
Siti Aminah Osman
Keyword(s):  
Compression Test ◽  
Seismic Isolation ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Earthquake Resistance ◽  
Test Machine ◽  
Vertical Force ◽  
Static Compression

The studies of seismic isolation have gradually become important particularly in countries of active seismicity activity. The main idea of isolation is to provide flexibility to the structural foundation as well as to absorb energy and mitigating ground acceleration generated from earthquake forces. However, the cost to manufacture conventional commercial rubber isolator is high due to its heavy weight complicated in the process of preparation involving expensive machinery. When earthquake occurs, the building structure especially low rise residential buildings such as single storey buildings are subjected to high inertia forces which lead to structural damages. Country such as Malaysia which located outside the earthquake region is now even facing the threat of earthquake too in some areas especially Sabah. This alerts Malaysia that there is a need to develop an earthquake resistance mechanism. Recycled Tire Isolator (RTI) is a model designed to be embedded into the foundation of a low rise building in order to withstand earthquake forces. The main component in the fabrication of RTI is recycled tire. The useable section of the recycle tire is the tread and will be split into small pieces with measurement of 300mm x 210mm. Each piece of cut tire is about 10mm thick. The method of preparation of RTI samples is simple which is cost effective and sustainable. RTI samples consist of four to five layers of cut recycled tire pads. Static compression test was conducted to examine the vertical capacity of RTI. A controlled vertical force of 380 kN (maximum capacity of the compression test machine) was applied on to the RTI during the compression test. An average displacement of 11.5mm was recorded when the cracking sound was heard indicating the failure of RTI sample. The static or vertical stiffness of RTI was determined. Besides, dynamic compressive load test was another experiment carried out to examine the damping coefficient, damping ratio and also dynamic stiffness of RTI. The results obtained from the experiment were compared with the commercial available isolators and also compared among the RTIs. The similarities of characteristics between RTI and the commercial isolators have given an indication that RTI has great potential to be adopted as earthquake base isolator for single storey residential buildings.

scholarly journals Study on improvement of prefolded energy absorption device to constant resistance and its mechanical properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (3) ◽  
pp. 003685042110368
Author(s):  
Dong An ◽  
Jiaqi Song ◽  
Hailiang Xu ◽  
Jingzong Zhang ◽  
Yimin Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Compression Test ◽  
Side Wall ◽  
Concave Side ◽  
Displacement Curve ◽  
Static Compression ◽  
Constant Resistance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Force Displacement

When the rock burst occurs, energy absorption support is an important method to solve the impact failure. To achieve constant resistance performance of energy absorption device, as an important component of the support, the mechanical properties of one kind of prefolded tube is analyzed by quasi-static compression test. The deformation process of compression test is simulated by ABAQUS and plastic strain nephogram of the numerical model are studied. It is found that the main factors affecting the fluctuation of force-displacement curve is the stiffness of concave side wall. The original tube is improved to constant resistance by changing the side wall. The friction coefficient affects the folding order and form of the energy absorbing device. Lifting the concave side wall stiffness can improve the overall stiffness of energy absorption device and slow down the falling section of force-displacement curve. It is always squeezed by adjacent convex side wall in the process of folding, with large plastic deformation. Compared with the original one, the improved prefolded tube designed in this paper can keep the maximum bearing capacity ( Pmax), increase the total energy absorption ( E), improve the specific energy absorption (SEA), and decrease the variance ( S2) of force-displacement curve.

scholarly journals Compressive Property of an Auxetic-Knitted Composite Tube Under Quasi-Static Loading

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrews Boakye ◽  
Rafui King Raji ◽  
Pibo Ma ◽  
Honglian Cong
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Compression Test ◽  
Impact Loading ◽  
Static Loading ◽  
Fiber Content ◽  
Compressive Property ◽  
Static Compression ◽  
Arrow Head ◽  
Composite Tube ◽  
Quasi Static Compression

AbstractThis research investigates the compressive property of a novel composite based on a weft-knitted auxetic tube subjected to a quasi-static compression test. In order to maximize the influence of the fiber content on the compression test, a Kevlar yarn was used in knitting the tubular samples using three different auxetic arrow-head structures (i.e. 4 × 4, 6 × 6 and 8 × 8 structure). A quasi-static compression test was conducted under two different impact loading speeds (i.e. 5 mm/min and 15 mm/min loading speed). The results indicate that the energy absorption (EA) property of the auxetic composite is highly influenced by the auxeticity of the knitted tubular fabric.

scholarly journals Evaluation of bearing capacity of reinforced concrete box ribbed arch bridge based on dynamic load test

2021 ◽  
Vol 233 ◽  
pp. 01047
Author(s):  
Mao He ◽  
Xin Fu ◽  
Shunchao Chen
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Dynamic Load ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Vibration Characteristics ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Driving Safety ◽  
Original Material ◽  
Arch Bridge ◽  
Dynamic Load Test ◽  
And Function

Dynamic load test is to measure the natural vibration characteristics of the bridge structure or the forced vibration characteristics under dynamic load, and to evaluate the driving performance, driving safety and comfort of the bridge through dynamic load test. In order to evaluate the stress state and working performance of a reinforced concrete box-ribbed arch bridge, the load test of the bridge is carried out. Dynamic load test is used to test the inherent fundamental frequency, damping ratio and impact coefficient of the bridge through pulsation test and sports car test. Through the experiment with the key parts of the stress (strain) and displacement load and other important data, through analysis and study, the comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon of calculation and test, a comprehensive performance evaluation structure and function whether meet the design requirements, to provide technical basis for the safety of the bridge operation, and provide the original material for the bridge maintenance and management in the future.

scholarly journals Prediction of the Dynamic Stiffness of Resilient Materials using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Technique

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 1088 ◽  
Author(s):  
Changhyuk Kim ◽  
Jung-Yoon Lee ◽  
Moonhyun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Test Results ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Artificial Neural Network Ann ◽  
Sound Reduction ◽  
Reduction Capacity

High-rise residential buildings are constructed in countries with high population density in response to the need to utilize small development areas. As many high-rise buildings are being constructed, issues of floor impact sound tend to occur in buildings. In general, resilient materials are implemented between the slab and the finishing mortar to control the floor impact sound. Various mechanical properties of resilient materials can affect the floor impact sound. To investigate the impact sound reduction capacity, various experimental tests were conducted. The test results show that the floor impact sound reduction capacity has a close relationship with the dynamic stiffness of resilient materials. A total of six different kinds of resilient materials were loaded under four loading conditions. The test results show that loading time, loading, and material properties influence the change in dynamic stiffness. Artificial neural network (ANN) technique was implemented to obtain the responses between the deflection and dynamic stiffness. Three different algorithms were considered in the ANN models and the trained results were analyzed based on the root mean square error. The feasibility of using the ANN technique was verified with a high and consistent level of accuracy.

Experimental Investigation of Dynamics of Assembly with Typical Mechanical Joint

2016 ◽  
Vol 693 ◽  
pp. 324-331
Author(s):  
Xin Liu ◽  
Bei Bei Sun ◽  
Jian Dong Chen ◽  
Fei Xue ◽  
Ren Qiang Jiao
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Bolted Joints ◽  
Damping Capacity ◽  
Bolted Joint ◽  
Vibration Data ◽  
Mechanical Joints ◽  
Vibration Behavior ◽  
Frictional Damping ◽  
Reference Specimens

Mechanical joints have a significant influence on the dynamics of assembled structure due to its discontinuity, uncertainty, frictional contact and micro-slip along the interface. To study the effect of mechanical interface on vibration behavior of industrial product, it is necessary to capture vibration data and investigate modal properties. In order to study effects of typical mechanical joints, double plates coupled with bolted joint are manufactured. Corresponding welded specimen was also manufactured for comparison and reference. Specimens were suspended by two flexible nylon cords for a free–free boundary condition and series of modal tests were carried out. Experimental results reveal that the preload in bolted joint affects the vibration behavior of assembly greatly, and the dynamic stiffness and natural frequency could be enhanced by increasing preload values of specimen. Bolted joints give rise to more frictional damping capacity within lower preload range in this test and welded specimen shows up much higher frequency and similar damping ratio.

Numerical Evaluation of Energy Absorption of Crashworthy Structure for Railway’s Rolling Stock: Application of Damage Mechanics Model

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Souta Kimura ◽  
Toshihiko Mochida ◽  
Takeshi Kawasaki ◽  
Hideyuki Nakamura ◽  
Takashi Yamaguchi
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Compression Test ◽  
Constitutive Equations ◽  
Damage Mechanics ◽  
Model Simulation ◽  
Rolling Stock ◽  
Static Compression ◽  
Gtn Model ◽  
Von Mises

The energy absorption of a crashworthy structure for railway’s rolling stock was studied experimentally and numerically. A quasi-static compression test was conducted using a full-scale mockup of a crashworthy structure constructed with welded aluminum alloys. To predict the experimental results, a finite element (FE) simulation was conducted in which the Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman (GTN) model, representing the accumulation of ductile fractures by the nucleation, growth and coalescence of micro-voids, was employed as the constitutive equations of the parent aluminum alloys and welded regions. A simulation employing the Von-Mises yielding model as the constitutive equations was performed as a conventional approach to demonstrate the advantages of the simulation using the GTN model in predicting the energy absorbing ability. The predictions of the GTN model simulation were proved to be in better agreement with the experimental data than those of the simulation based on the Von-Mises model. The relationship between the total energy absorption and the local phenomena observed in the compression test is discussed.

scholarly journals Remote Compression Test Machine for Experimental Teaching of Mechanical Forming

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (04) ◽  
pp. 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Boeira Michels ◽  
Lirio Schaeffer ◽  
Vilson Gruber ◽  
Roderval Marcelino ◽  
Luan Carlos Casagrande
Keyword(s):  
Compression Test ◽  
Raspberry Pi ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Test Machine ◽  
Output Data ◽  
Metallurgical Engineering ◽  
Experimental Teaching ◽  
Educational Experiment ◽  
Data Control ◽  
Industrial Machine

There are many remote experiments currently being created, but just few of these remote experiments are from the field of metallurgical engineering. The purpose of this article is to describe the development of the remote compression test machine. This experiment is an educational experiment aimed to conduct a compression test via the internet. It uses the microcomputer Raspberry Pi as the main data control. This remote experiment is available in a website, where the students can control and monitor it and export the output data. The tests realized in the remote compression test machine demonstrated that the output is similar to industrial machine allowing its use as a didactic experiment.

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