Numerical Investigation on Suction Pile’s Holding Capacity Installed in Carbonate-Type Soils

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianchun Cao ◽  
Zhibin Zhong ◽  
Ashish Budhiraja
Keyword(s):  
Skin Friction ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Sensitivity Study ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Total Displacement ◽  
Fea Model ◽  
Displacement Vectors ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Different Levels

Abstract Suction piles have not been widely used in carbonate-type soils (i.e., muds/silts) because the pile skin frictions in this type of soils are only about 5% of that in normal clayey soils. The holding capacity of a suction pile installed in these types of soils may be affected by its lower friction. Moreover, pile designers have concerns not only on the development of the Reverse End Bearing (REB) but also on how long the REB can sustain. This paper presents the development of a three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis (3D FEA) model and the analysis results to investigate the behavior of suction pile for different levels of skin frictions. Firstly, the FEA model is used to investigate the development of the Reverse End Bearing (REB) of a suction pile by assigning two different levels of pile external skin frictions, i.e., 5% and 100% (full skin friction). A vertical load is applied at the center of the pile top. Secondly, the FEA model is used to investigate the behavior of a suction pile for a very low level of pile skin friction (i.e., 5% skin friction). An inclined load with various load angles from horizontal is applied at the padeye (i.e., 16m below seabed). Thirdly, the load carrying (failure) mechanism has been checked by examining the total displacement vectors of soil masses around the pile. Fourthly, a sensitivity study is carried out to investigate the capacity of a suction pile for different usage factors of REB. Finally, suction pile design requirements for carbonate-type soils (i.e., low level of pile skin frictions) are recommended.

Three-dimensional finite element analysis of the effects of anisotropy on bone mechanical properties measured by nanoindentation

2004 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Fan ◽  
J.Y. Rho ◽  
J.G. Swadener
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Cortical Bone ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Indentation Modulus ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Fea Model ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

A three-dimensional finite element analysis (FEA) model with elastic–plastic anisotropy was built to investigate the effects of anisotropy on nanoindentation measurements for cortical bone. The FEA model has demonstrated a capability to capture the cortical bone material response under the indentation process. By comparison with the contact area obtained from monitoring the contact profile in FEA simulations, the Oliver–Pharr method was found to underpredict or overpredict the contact area due to the effects of anisotropy. The amount of error (less than 10% for cortical bone) depended on the indentation orientation. The indentation modulus results obtained from FEA simulations at different surface orientations showed a trend similar to experimental results and were also similar to moduli calculated from a mathematical model. The Oliver–Pharr method has been shown to be useful for providing first-order approximations in the analysis of anisotropic mechanical properties of cortical bone, although the indentation modulus is influenced by anisotropy.

Effect of Skirts on the Lateral Capacity of Mudmats in Soft Clay

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianchun Cao ◽  
Luo Yang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Lateral Displacement ◽  
Soft Clay ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Soil Mass ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Lateral Capacity ◽  
Fea Model ◽  
Rate Of Increase ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

This paper presents the development of a three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis (3D FEA) model using Finite Element Code PLAXIS 3D to investigate the skirt’s effect on the lateral capacity of a mudmat in soft clay. It is found that, for a skirted mudmat, 1) the stiffness of skirts had an influence on the mobilization of its ultimate lateral capacity; 2) the required lateral displacement to mobilize the ultimate lateral capacity was about 1% of its width; 3) the lateral capacity is proportional to skirt depth under a soft clay condition with a linearly increasing strength; 4) the ultimate lateral capacity can also be increased by adding internal skirts, but the rate of increase becomes less prominent with the increase of internal skirt number; 5) an empirical formula in ISO19901-4 [5] was confirmed to conservatively estimate the lateral capacity of a skirted mudmat. Moreover, the influence of skirt on the involved soil mass was discussed.

Finite Element Analysis of Nonuniformity of Tires with Imperfections5

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 226-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. M. Jeong ◽  
K. W. Kim ◽  
H. G. Beom ◽  
J. U. Park
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Radial Force ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Force Variation ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

Abstract The effects of variations in stiffness and geometry on the nonuniformity of tires are investigated by using the finite element analysis. In order to evaluate tire uniformity, a three-dimensional finite element model of the tire with imperfections is developed. This paper considers how imperfections, such as variations in stiffness or geometry and run-out, contribute to detrimental effects on tire nonuniformity. It is found that the radial force variation of a tire with imperfections depends strongly on the geometrical variations of the tire.

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