scholarly journals Experimental and Theoretical Investigation on Nonlinear Behavior of Cable-Stayed Bridges

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guilhem Michon ◽  
Alain Berlioz ◽  
Claude-Henri Lamarque
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Nonlinear Behavior ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Analytical Treatment ◽  
Secondary Resonances ◽  
Inclined Cable ◽  
Continuation Technique ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridges

This paper deals with experimental study and with understanding via a finite number of degrees of freedom model of the vibrations of an inclined cable linked to a continuous beam. This is a simplified version of deck and cable of a bridge. External excitation is exerted on the beam. The cable attached to the end of the beam is submitted to a vertical sinusoidal solicitation due to the response of the finite stiffness beam. The excitation of the cable though it is more complex looks similar to the excitation used in previous works. A guided device located at the end of the beam ensures the excitation with a variation of the horizontal component of the cable tension that introduces a new parametric excitation. Analysis of preliminary experimental results for main and secondary resonances permits us to consider simple modeling with one degree of freedom systems obtained by projection of the continuous three-dimensional model of the cable on adapted Irvine mode. Analytical treatment of these models involving data from the experimental devices shows a correct qualitative agreement between preliminary experiments and theoretical. Continuation technique are used to highlight the influence of physical parameters.

Design and locomotion analysis of a novel deformable mobile robot with two spatial reconfigurable platforms and three kinematic chains

2016 ◽  
Vol 231 (8) ◽  
pp. 1481-1499 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan Ding ◽  
Qiang Ruan ◽  
Yan-an Yao
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Robot ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Dynamic Simulations ◽  
Gait Planning ◽  
Plane Symmetric ◽  
Kinematic Chains ◽  
Reconfigurable Platforms ◽  
Actuation Systems

A novel five degrees of freedom deformable mobile robot composed of two spatial reconfigurable platforms and three revolute–prismatic–spherical kinematic chains acting in parallel to link the two platforms is proposed to realize large deformation capabilities and multiple locomotion modes. Each platform is an improved deployable single degrees of freedom three-plane-symmetric Bricard linkage. By taking advantage of locomotion collaborating among platforms and kinematic chains, the mobile robot can fold into stick-like shape and possess omnidirectional rolling and worm-like motions. The mechanism design, kinematics, and locomotion feasibility are the main focus. Through kinematics and gait planning, the robot is analyzed to have the capabilities of rolling and turning. Based on its deformation, the worm-like motion performs the ability to overcome narrow passages (such as pipes, holes, gaps, etc.) with large range of variable size. Dynamic simulations with detailed three-dimensional model are carried out to verify the gait planning and provide the variations of essential motion and dynamic parameters in each mode. An experimental robotic system with servo and pneumatic actuation systems is built, experiments are carried out to verify the validity of the theoretical analysis and the feasibility of the different locomotion functions, and its motion performances are compared and analyzed with collected data.

scholarly journals Numerical study of dispersion and hydrodynamic connectivity of near-surface waters in Lake Huron

2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 238-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Zhao ◽  
Yerubandi R. Rao ◽  
Jinyu Sheng
Keyword(s):  
Surface Waters ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Coastal Region ◽  
Lake Huron ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Georgian Bay ◽  
Main Lake

A nested-grid hydrodynamic modeling system is used to examine the circulation and dispersion in Lake Huron and adjacent areas with specific attention to physical parameters pertinent to the estimation of hydrodynamic connectivity of near-surface waters. The nested system is forced by monthly mean surface heat flux and 12-hourly wind stress computed from wind speeds extracted from the National Centers for Environmental Prediction of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCEP/NCAR) 40-year reanalysis data. The three-dimensional model currents are used to calculate the retention and dispersion of conservative, near-surface particles carried by the currents. The near-surface dispersion is relatively low in Saginaw Bay, eastern Georgian Bay and the eastern North Channel; and relatively high over the western part of the main lake and the coastal region of south Lake Huron. The hydrodynamic connectivity in the surface water and connectivity matrices are calculated from particle movements carried passively by model currents superposed by a random walk process. The model results demonstrate that the hydrodynamic connectivity in the North Channel and Georgian Bay (ranging from 0.9 to 2.2%) is much weaker than those in the main lake (5.3 to 21.9%).

scholarly journals Light curve variation caused by accretion column switching stellar hemispheres

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miljenko Čemeljić ◽  
Michał Siwak
Keyword(s):  
Light Curve ◽  
Hot Spots ◽  
Rotation Axis ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Column Switching ◽  
Stellar Surface ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Stellar Rotation ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Ring Section

Abstract We investigate switching of the accretion column between the stellar hemispheres in the magnetosphere of a star with the dipole magnetic field aligned with the stellar rotation axis. We show that such switching can produce “hiccups” in the observed lightcurves. The intensity of emitted radiation from the stellar surface as seen by distant observers is computed from our two dimensional axisymmetric viscous and resistive magnetohydrodynamic numerical simulations. This result is used to construct a three-dimensional model of a star with the ring-shaped hot spots from the accretion columns at the stellar surface. We compute the intensity from such hot spots. To obtain a non-axisymmetric model with arc-shaped hot spots, we remove a ring section in the azimuthal direction from the hot-spots and compute the intensity of the radiated emission. Such models can be used to relate physical parameters in the simulations to the observations. We show an example with the intensity computed from our model compared to observational light curve.

Three-dimensional model predictive controller design for approach to landing with microburst encounter

2017 ◽  
Vol 232 (11) ◽  
pp. 2034-2047 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Hassanpour ◽  
Seid H Pourtakdoust
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Controller Design ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Model Predictive Controller ◽  
Predictive Controller ◽  
Lateral Displacements ◽  
Alternative Routes

Microburst is considered an extreme powerful hazard for aircrafts, especially during takeoff, approach and landing phases of flight. Current airborne piloting practices involve taking alternative routes, if early detection of microburst wind shear (MBW) for its effective avoidance is possible. In this respect, design and analysis of precision automatic flight path control systems for microburst penetration are of outmost importance whose success can significantly reduce crash risks and thus enhance the flight safety. The current study is focused on the design and analysis of a three-dimensional model predictive controller for a wide body transport type aircraft encountering MBW in approach to landing phase of flight. This task is performed utilizing the full nonlinear six degrees of freedom aircraft equations of motion and the most complete 3D model of the MBW and its gradients. The results are promising for online applications as the proposed model predictive controller-based controller has effectively guided and kept the aircraft on the approach glide path with negligible deviations against aircraft initial lateral displacements, sharp edge gust disturbance as well as the MBW.

Finite Element Analysis on Dynamic Characteristics of Maglev Suspension System

2013 ◽  
Vol 834-836 ◽  
pp. 1497-1500
Author(s):  
Jian Xiang Tang ◽  
Xin Hua Jiang ◽  
Jiang Min Deng ◽  
Te Fang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Maglev Train ◽  
Element Analysis

In this paper, electromagnetic dynamic characteristics of suspension system of middle-low speed maglev train are analyzed with finite element analysis (FEA) method based on the high-performance computing platform (HPC). The couple structure between F-type track and suspension magnet is meshed by pretension element. The dynamic characteristics of suspension system are simulated in three-dimensional model with 4 degrees of freedom motions condition. Both the numerical simulations and the actual force tests of suspension system are carried out with the same input. The result shows that the calculation accuracy of finite element analysis is high.

Love-wave propagation in a three-dimensional sedimentary basin

1992 ◽  
Vol 82 (4) ◽  
pp. 1661-1677 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takumi Toshinawa ◽  
Tatsuo Ohmachi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Love Wave ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Sedimentary Basins ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Time Histories

Abstract A simplified three-dimensional finite-element method has been developed for simulation of Love-wave propagation in three-dimensional sedimentary basins. The eigenfunctions for the fundamental-mode surface waves are employed as interpolation functions in the finite-element scheme. By reducing the number of degrees of freedom, the method enables us to analyze wave propagation in an area of 2000 km2 as large as the southern part of the Kanto plain, Japan. Time histories of the near Izu-Ohshima earthquake of 1990 are calculated and compared with observation. Calculated displacement snapshots show the effect of three-dimensional topography on direction of Love-wave propagation. The three-dimensional simulation is also compared with a two-dimensional one, demonstrating amplitude increase and extended duration. Time histories and their spectra from the three-dimensional model show better agreement with the observations than those from the two-dimensional model.

A Three-Dimensional Rigid-Body Model for Seismic Analysis of the Pebble-Bed HTR Graphite Core Structure

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chuan Zeng ◽  
Haitao Wang
Keyword(s):  
Rigid Body ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Seismic Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Computer Code ◽  
Seismic Load ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Pebble Bed ◽  
Rigid Body Model

Graphite plays an important role in the pebble-bed high temperature gas-cooled reactors (HTR) as moderator, reflector as well as internal structural material. The HTR core consists of a large number of graphite bricks interconnected with keys. It is required that the structural integrity of the HTR core be maintained when subjected to the seismic load. Hence it is important from the viewpoint of seismic design to investigate the seismic responses of the graphite bricks. Considering the pebble-bed HTR has various graphite shapes, a generalized three-dimensional model with the associated computer code is developed to treat these interconnected graphite bricks with arbitrary shapes. In this model, each brick is treated as a rigid body with six degrees-of-freedom: three translational displacements and three rotations around the brick center of gravity. A nonlinear spring dashpot model is applied to present the collision between adjacent bricks and the interaction forces through the key systems. In the numerical tests, the code is verified by comparing predicted responses with exact solutions for two cases and good agreement is observed. The model is then used for the dynamic analysis of the side reflectors of the pebble-bed HTR core under a given seismic load. The calculated response behaviour of the side reflector column is summarized and discussed.

Dynamics Simulation of Large Tower Structure Lifting Process Based on CABLE Modeling

2014 ◽  
Vol 533 ◽  
pp. 145-153
Author(s):  
Hong Zhi Zhang ◽  
Xuan Yu Sheng
Keyword(s):  
Steel Wire ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Wire Rope ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Tower Structure ◽  
Eccentric Structure

In this paper, three-dimensional model of the flexible steel wire rope was established by using CABLE software in CATIA software. After defining the physical parameters of the steel wire rope, the dynamics analysis model of wire rope was established in motion workbench. Further fully model was assembled and simulated including cranes, tower, ground in motion workbench. Finally, we obtained hoisting structure of the trajectory curve, dynamic response, eccentric structure, flipping, etc., as well as interference with the surrounding objects.

scholarly journals Baroclinic Flow and the Lorenz-84 Model

2003 ◽  
Vol 13 (08) ◽  
pp. 2117-2139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lennaert van Veen
Keyword(s):  
Bifurcation Diagram ◽  
Invariant Manifold ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Period Doubling ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Six Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Graph Transform ◽  
Baroclinic Flow ◽  
Parameter Values

The bifurcation diagram of a truncation to six degrees of freedom of the equations for quasi-geostrophic, baroclinic flow is investigated. Period-doubling cascades and Shil'nikov bifurcations lead to chaos in this model. The low dimension of the chaotic attractor suggests the possibility to reduce the model to three degrees of freedom. In a physically comprehensible limit of the parameters this reduction is done explicitly. The bifurcation diagram of the reduced model in this limit is compared to the diagram of the six degrees of freedom model and agrees well. A numerical implementation of the graph transform is used to approximate the three-dimensional invariant manifold away from the limit case. If the six-dimensional model is reduced to a linearisation of the invariant manifold about the Hadley state, the Lorenz-84 model is found. Its parameters can then be calculated from the physical parameters of the quasi-geostrophic model. Bifurcation diagrams at physical and traditional parameter values are compared and routes to chaos in the Lorenz-84 model are described.

scholarly journals Strength analysis of an off-road lorry frame

2021 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
pp. 23-33
Author(s):  
Ján DIŽO ◽  
Miroslav BLATNICKÝ ◽  
Paweł DROŹDZIEL ◽  
Stanislav SEMENOV ◽  
Evgeny MIKHAILOV ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Structural Unit ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Strength Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Distribution Of Stresses

The lorry frame is the main carrying part of a lorry, composed of several components. These components are connected by joints into one structural unit and it forms the lorry chassis. The contribution of this article is focused on the strength analyses of a backbone frame, which is used on an off-road lorry chassis. Strength analyses are carried out utilising the finite element method. This article presents a created three-dimensional model of the frame and definition of boundary conditions (loads, the definition of degrees of freedom) needed for simulation computations. Results of the numerical calculations are the main parts of this article. Attention is mainly centred on the distribution of stresses of the frame under defined loads and its deformations.

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