Simulation of GRP Pipes Materials and Installations Parameters Experimentally and Using FEA

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Ibrahim ◽  
R. El-Kousy ◽  
I. El-Mahllawi ◽  
N. Zaafarani
Keyword(s):  
Soil Structure ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Flexible Pipe ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Soil System ◽  
Buried Pipes ◽  
Soil Stiffness ◽  
Semi Empirical ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Empirical Methodology

In this work, an analysis of GRP pipe installation is developed to study the interaction between a buried flexible pipe and surrounding supported soil. The results of the analysis are applied to computational model using FEA (Finite Element Analysis) to determine the pipe deformations at variable soil types around the pipe. Then, testing is done to compare FEA results with laboratory testing. The results obtained from simulation of deflection pattern for two different manufacturers are compared with ASTM 3839 D-88 for underground installation of flexible reinforced thermosetting resin pipes. The simulated model used two major manufacturers of buried pipes, allowing variation of soil stiffness and simulating realistic boundary conditions so in order that reliable deformations can be predicted. A semi-empirical methodology for the relationship for pipe in soil system for predication of the pipe and pipeline performance was developed in this work. The work developed a unified integrated approach for composite soil structure, which may be used by the designer, manufacturer and installers of GRP pipe.

scholarly journals Stability Assessment of Diaphram Cellular Cofferdams Subjected to Severe Hydro-structural Conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-55
Author(s):  
Thair J. M. Alfatlawi ◽  
Nassrin J. AL Mansori ◽  
Riyadh A.A. Alsultani
Keyword(s):  
Horizontal Displacement ◽  
Embedment Depth ◽  
Structural Failure ◽  
River Sand ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Soil System ◽  
Failure Loads ◽  
Dry Soil ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Cellular cofferdams are a temporary construction consisting of interlocking steel sheet pilings driven into the ground as a series of interconnecting cells. Objectives: This study aims to investigate the stability of cofferdams with a circular diaphragm due to lateral load in dry and wet soil cases. Discussion: A series of laboratory tests were performed on different width to height ratios (0.8, 0.9, and 1.0), berm ratios (0.2H, 0.3H, and 0.4H), and embedment depth ratios (0.2H, 0.3H, and 0.4H) with four types of soil fill (clay soil, river sand, sand passing sieve No.4, and sub base). The coupled circular cofferdam-soil system was modelled using nonlinear finite element analysis (COMSOL Multiphysics Software) to validate the experimental results. Conclusion: After applying hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, and structural failure loads, the resistance of the cellular retaining structures with wet soil fill in saturated soils was greater than with dry soil fill in dry soils. The most advantageous construction format was found by deciphering the relationship between the aforementioned loads and berm ratios, embedment depth, and horizontal displacement.

Analysis of magnetic force and dynamic characteristic for non-contact permanent magnet linear drive device

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 1337-1345
Author(s):  
Chuan Zhao ◽  
Feng Sun ◽  
Junjie Jin ◽  
Mingwei Bo ◽  
Fangchao Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
Dynamic Characteristic ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Magnetic Circuit ◽  
Response Speed ◽  
Computation Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
The Relationship

This paper proposes a computation method using the equivalent magnetic circuit to analyze the driving force for the non-contact permanent magnet linear drive system. In this device, the magnetic driving force is related to the rotation angle of driving wheels. The relationship is verified by finite element analysis and measuring experiments. The result of finite element simulation is in good agreement with the model established by the equivalent magnetic circuit. Then experiments of displacement control are carried out to test the dynamic characteristic of this system. The controller of the system adopts the combination control of displacement and angle. The results indicate that the system has good performance in steady-state error and response speed, while the maximum overshoot needs to be reduced.

State-of-the-Art Techniques for Seismic Soil-Structure Interaction Analysis of Steel Gravity Structures

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederick Tajirian ◽  
Mansour Tabatabaie ◽  
Basilio Sumodobila ◽  
Stephen Paulson ◽  
Bill Davies
Keyword(s):  
Soil Structure ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Layered Soil ◽  
Soil Structure Interaction ◽  
Soil System ◽  
Cyclonic Storm ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Moderate Seismicity

The design of steel jacket fixed offshore structures in zones of moderate seismicity is typically governed by Metocean loads. In contrast the steel gravity structure (SGS) presented in this paper, is a heavy and stiff structure. The large mass results in foundation forces from seismic events that may exceed those created by extreme cyclonic storm events. When computing the earthquake response of such structures it is essential to account for soil-structure interaction (SSI) effects. Seismic SSI analysis of the SGS platform was performed using state-of-the-art SSI software, which analyzed a detailed three-dimensional model of the SGS supported on layered soil system. The results of this analysis were then compared with those using industry standard impedance methods whereby the layered soil is replaced by equivalent foundation springs (K) and damping (C). Differences in calculated results resulting from the different ways by which K and C are implemented in different software are presented. The base shear, overturning moment, critical member forces and maximum accelerations were compared for each of the analysis methods. SSI resulted in significant reduction in seismic demands. While it was possible to get reasonable alignment using the different standard industry analysis methods, this was only possible after calibrating the KC foundation model with software that rigorously implements SSI effects. Lessons learned and recommendations for the various methods of analysis are summarized in the paper.

Finite Element Analysis of the ESTELA M1 Airplane Firewall (Representative Specimen)

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Ramirez-Elias ◽  
E. Ledesma-Orozco ◽  
H. Hernandez-Moreno
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Federal Aviation Administration ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Maximum Load ◽  
Load Factor ◽  
Representative Specimen ◽  
Maximum Displacement ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
The Relationship

This paper shows the finite element simulation of a representative specimen from the firewall section in the AEROMARMI ESTELA M1 aircraft. This specimen is manufactured in glass and carbon / epoxy laminates. The specimen is subjected to a load which direction and magnitude are determined by a previous dynamic loads study [10], taking into account the maximum load factor allowed by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) for utilitarian aircrafts [11]. A representative specimen is manufactured with the same features of the firewall. Meanwhile a fix is built in order to introduce the load directions on the representative specimen. The relationship between load and displacement is plotted for this representative specimen, whence the maximum displacement at the specific load is obtained, afterwards it is compared with the finite element model, which is modified in its laminate thicknesses in order to decrease the deviation error; subsequently this features could be applied to perform the whole firewall analysis in a future model [10].

Thermal Error Modeling of Precision Positioning Stage

2013 ◽  
Vol 694-697 ◽  
pp. 767-770
Author(s):  
Jing Shu Wang ◽  
Ming Chi Feng
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Deformation ◽  
Thermal Error ◽  
Error Modeling ◽  
Precision Positioning ◽  
Third Order ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Positioning Stage ◽  
Order Polynomial ◽  
The Relationship

As the thermal deformation significantly impacts the accuracy of precision positioning stage, it is necessary to realize the thermal error. The thermal deformation of the positioning stage is simulated by the finite element analysis. The relationship between the temperature variation and thermal error is fitted third-order polynomial function whose parameters are determined by genetic algorithm neural network (GANN). The operators of the GANN are optimized through a parametric study. The results show that the model can describe the relationship between the temperature and thermal deformation well.

Dämpfungsschlitze in Kreissägeblättern*/Parametric FE analysis to identify the mode of action of damping slots in circular saw blades

2015 ◽  
Vol 105 (01-02) ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
C. Birenbaum ◽  
U. Heisel ◽  
S. Weiland
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Thermal Expansion ◽  
Analytical Approach ◽  
Simulation Models ◽  
Fe Analysis ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Annular Plates ◽  
Circular Saw ◽  
Characteristic Modes ◽  
The Relationship

In Kreissägeblättern werden zur Verminderung von Schwingungen und zum Ausgleich thermischer Dehnungen sogenannte Dehnungs- und Dämpfungsschlitze eingebracht. Die Wirkungsweise der Schlitze auf die dynamischen Eigenschaften besteht einerseits in der Dämpfungswirkung sowie andererseits in der Modifikation der Schwingungseigenformen. Um Wirkmechanismen und Optimierungsmöglichkeiten zu identifizieren, werden in den hier vorgestellten Untersuchungen mithilfe der Finiten-Elemente-Methode (FEM) Analysen von Kreisscheiben mit einfachen Schlitzkonfigurationen durchgeführt. Hierdurch sollen Zusammenhänge einzelner Schlitzparameter mit den statischen und dynamischen Eigenschaften von Kreissägeblättern aufgezeigt werden. Zur Validierung des entwickelten Simulationsmodells dienen analytische Berechnungen.   To reduce vibrations and adjust for thermal expansion, so-called damping slots and expansion slots are applied to circular saw blades. The slots affect the dynamic behavior of the saw blades by damping the vibration and altering the characteristic modes and frequencies. An FE(Finite Element) analysis of annular plates with simple arrangements of damping and expansion slots is performed to identify the mechanisms and improvement opportunities. This allows determining the relationship between slot parameters and the static and dynamic qualities of circular saw blades. The developed simulation models are validated using an analytical approach.

Failure behavior analysis of steel strip–reinforced flexible pipe under combined tension and internal pressure

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 727-753
Author(s):  
Wei Chen ◽  
Haichao Xiong ◽  
Yong Bai
Keyword(s):  
Internal Pressure ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Steel Strip ◽  
Sensitivity Study ◽  
Failure Behavior ◽  
Load Path ◽  
Flexible Pipe ◽  
Fe Method ◽  
Axial Extension ◽  
The Relationship

The mechanical behaviors of steel strip–reinforced flexible pipe (steel strip PSP) under combined axial extension → internal pressure ( T→ P) load path were investigated. Typical failure characteristics of pipe samples under pure internal pressure and T→ P load path were identified in the full-scale experiments. A theoretical model for pipe under tension load was proposed to capture the relationship between axial extension of the pipe body and stress state of the steel strip. Numerical study based on finite element (FE) method was conducted to simulate the experiment process, and good agreement between FE data and experiment results were observed. Sensitivity study was conducted to study the effect of some key parameters on the pipe antiburst capacities in T→P load path; the effect of preloaded internal pressure on the pipe tensile capacity in P→T load path was also studied. Useful conclusions were drawn for the design and application of the steel strip PSP.

Research on Deflection Analysis and Compensation Method of Ram of Boring and Milling Machining Center

2014 ◽  
Vol 633-634 ◽  
pp. 693-698
Author(s):  
Long Xin ◽  
Shi Chao Cui ◽  
Qi Lin Shu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Least Squares Method ◽  
Preliminary Calculation ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Object A ◽  
Machining Center ◽  
Deflection Analysis ◽  
Long Stroke ◽  
The Relationship

In this paper, the ram of boring and milling machining center is taken as the research object. A new method that hydraulic pull rods compensation is proposed to solve the problem of deformation compensation of long stroke ram of boring and milling machining center. Firstly, the method of finite element analysis is used to get the laws of ram deformation and the relationship curve between the ram deformation and the stroke of ram. Secondly, the preliminary calculation value of pull rods compensation force is derived based on the theoretical analysis of material mechanics. The relationship curve between compensation force and the stroke of ram is obtained by finite element analysis and polynomial least squares method. Finally, the analyzed results are as follows: the laws of ram deformation distribution is accurately predicted by the used method, the deflection error of the ram is well controlled,and the machining precision is significantly improved.

Computer Simulation of the Shaking Table Tests on Harder Soil-Structure Interaction System

2011 ◽  
Vol 261-263 ◽  
pp. 1619-1624
Author(s):  
Pei Zhen Li ◽  
Jing Meng ◽  
Peng Zhao ◽  
Xi Lin Lu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Soil Structure ◽  
Shaking Table Test ◽  
Shaking Table ◽  
Soil Structure Interaction ◽  
Shaking Table Tests ◽  
Site Condition ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Structure Interaction

Shaking table test on soil-structure interaction system in harder site condition is presented briefly in this paper. Three-dimensional finite element analysis on shaking table test is carried out using ANSYS program. The surface-to-surface contact element is taken into consideration for the nonlinearity of the state of the interface of the soil-pile and an equivalent linear model is used for soil behavior. By comparing the results of the finite element analysis with the data from shaking table tests, the computational model is validated. Based on the calculation results, the paper gives the seismic responses under the consideration of soil-structure interaction in harder site condition, including acceleration response, contact analysis on soil pile interface and so on.

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