Numerical and model studies of strip footing supported by a reinforced granular fill - soft soil system

1999 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 793-806 ◽  
Author(s):  
K M Lee ◽  
V R Manjunath ◽  
D M Dewaikar
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Soft Soil ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Model Tests ◽  
Laboratory Model ◽  
Soil System ◽  
Granular Fill ◽  
The Finite Element Model

Laboratory model tests have been carried out using a rigid strip footing supported on dense sand overlying soft clay with and without a layer of geotextile reinforcement at the interface. The study aimed at determining the effect of geotextile reinforcement and the thickness of a sand layer on the ultimate bearing capacity and settlement characteristics of the footing resting on a granular fill - soft soil system. It was found that the bearing capacity increases with an increase in the ratio of sand thickness to footing width until it reaches a critical value, which can be considered as the optimum limit of improvement of the bearing capacity of the layered soil. The installation of a geotextile reinforcement at the interface resulted in an appreciable increase in bearing capacity and decrease in settlement of the footing. The optimum thickness of the sand layer for a geotextile-reinforced foundation was found to be 0.8 times the width of the footing, which was significantly lower than that of an unreinforced foundation. The results of the laboratory model tests were validated by a comparison with the results of a finite element analysis. The results obtained using the finite element model compared well with data obtained from the laboratory tests. Additional parametric study was carried out by the finite element model to supplement the results of the laboratory model tests. Design recommendations are given based on the results of the finite element model and laboratory model studies for a rigid footing supported on a reinforced granular fill - soft soil system. Key words: model tests, footing, bearing capacity, granular fill, clays, finite elements, geotextiles.

Application of Pile Underpinning for Strengthening Design of Longgan Bridge

2010 ◽  
Vol 163-167 ◽  
pp. 3465-3473
Author(s):  
Yi Ping Tan ◽  
Jian Li ◽  
Jin Hua Zou ◽  
Hai Bo Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Flow Separation ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Bridge Pier ◽  
Box Girders ◽  
Scour Holes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Finite Element Model

Local scouring around the bridge pier occurs because of flow separation and the development of several vortexes around the pier. Such scour holes can cause a weakness in the bridge which may see cracks occurring on the box girders, especially during flooding. This paper presents a design scheme in which a pile underpinning technique has been adopted for such cases during research into defects in bridges. Furthermore, the finite element model has been established to evaluate the bearing capacity of the bridge before and after adopting this new measure. A large quantity of calculation data indicate that the application of the proposed method performs appropriately and plays an important role in raising the bearing capacity of bridge. The specific program bringing this into effect correctly in a renovation project is illustrated.

scholarly journals Sensitivity Analysis of the Influence of Structural Parameters on Dynamic Behaviour of Highly Redundant Cable-Stayed Bridges

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Asgari ◽  
S. A. Osman ◽  
A. Adnan
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Model Updating ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Structural Behavior ◽  
Model Tuning ◽  
The Finite Element Model ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridges

The model tuning through sensitivity analysis is a prominent procedure to assess the structural behavior and dynamic characteristics of cable-stayed bridges. Most of the previous sensitivity-based model tuning methods are automatic iterative processes; however, the results of recent studies show that the most reasonable results are achievable by applying the manual methods to update the analytical model of cable-stayed bridges. This paper presents a model updating algorithm for highly redundant cable-stayed bridges that can be used as an iterative manual procedure. The updating parameters are selected through the sensitivity analysis which helps to better understand the structural behavior of the bridge. The finite element model of Tatara Bridge is considered for the numerical studies. The results of the simulations indicate the efficiency and applicability of the presented manual tuning method for updating the finite element model of cable-stayed bridges. The new aspects regarding effective material and structural parameters and model tuning procedure presented in this paper will be useful for analyzing and model updating of cable-stayed bridges.

Biodynamics of Human Thorax With Body Armors Subject to Bullet Impact

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. W. Kwon ◽  
J. A. Lobuono
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Body Armor ◽  
Projectile Impact ◽  
Human Thorax ◽  
Trachea And Bronchi ◽  
Armor System ◽  
The Finite Element Model

Abstract The objective of this study is to develop a finite element model of the human thorax with a protective body armor system so that the model can adequately determine the thorax’s biodynamical response from a projectile impact. The finite element model of the human thorax consists of the thoracic skeleton, heart, lungs, major arteries, major veins, trachea, and bronchi. The finite element model of the human thorax is validated by comparing the model’s results to experimental data obtained from cadavers wearing a protective body armor system undergoing a projectile impact.

Dynamic Analysis of a Turbocharger Centrifugal Compressor Impeller

1991 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Ramamurti ◽  
D. A. Subramani ◽  
K. Sridhara
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Centrifugal Compressor ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Simplified Model ◽  
Cyclic Symmetry ◽  
Compressor Impeller ◽  
Cyclic Symmetric ◽  
The Finite Element Model

Abstract Stress analysis and determination of eigen pairs of a typical turbocharger compressor impeller have been carried out using the concept of cyclic symmetry. A simplified model treating the blade and the hub as isolated elements has also been attempted. The limitations of the simplified model have been brought out. The results of the finite element model using the cyclic symmetric approach have been discussed.

Analysis of Effective Pre-Stress of Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge in Service Based on Inversion Theory

2013 ◽  
Vol 671-674 ◽  
pp. 1012-1015
Author(s):  
Zhao Ning Zhang ◽  
Ke Xing Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Vertical Deflection ◽  
Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge ◽  
Rigid Frame ◽  
Inversion Theory ◽  
Rigid Frame Bridge ◽  
The Finite Element Model

Due to the environment, climate, loads and other factors, the pre-stress applied to the beam is not a constant. It is important for engineers to track the state of the pre-stress in order to ensure security of the bridge in service. To solve the problem mentioned above, the paper puts forward a new way to analyze the effective pre-stress using the displacement inversion method based on the inversion theory according to the measured vertical deflection of the bridge in service at different time. The method is a feasible way to predict the effective pre-stress of the bridge in service. Lastly, taking the pre-stressed concrete continuous rigid frame bridge for example, the effective pre-stress is analyzed by establishing the finite element model.

Finite Element Simulation Analysis on Space KX-Joint

2014 ◽  
Vol 915-916 ◽  
pp. 146-149
Author(s):  
Yong Sheng Wang ◽  
Li Hua Wu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Local Buckling ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Ansys Software ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Buckling Failure ◽  
The Finite Element Model

The finite element model of the space KX-Joint was established using ANSYS software, and the failure mode and ultimate bearing capacity of KX-joint were researched. Calculation results show that the surface of chord wall on the roots of compression web members was into the plastic in K plane, and the holding pole without the plastic area and the local buckling failure happened in the surface of chord wall on the roots of Compression Web Members in X plane; The bearing capacity of the joint increased with the Chord diameter, which was appears in the form of power function.

scholarly journals Physical Principles of a Piezo Accelerometer Sensitive to a Nearly Constant Signal

Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 3258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valery Gupalov ◽  
Alexander Kukaev ◽  
Sergey Shevchenko ◽  
Egor Shalymov ◽  
Vladimir Venediktov
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Frequency Band ◽  
Linear Acceleration ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Wide Frequency Band ◽  
Piezoelectric Accelerometer ◽  
The Finite Element Model ◽  
Physical Principles

The paper considers the construction of a piezoelectric accelerometer capable of measuring constant linear acceleration. A number of designs are proposed that make it possible to achieve high sensitivity with small dimensions and a wide frequency band (from 10−5 Hz). The finite element model of the proposed design was investigated, and its output characteristic and scale factor (36 mV/g) were obtained.

Analysis on sealing performance of VL seals based on mixed lubrication theory

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shixian Xu ◽  
Zhengtao Su ◽  
Jian Wu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Film Thickness ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Friction Factor ◽  
Contact Pressure ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Mixed Lubrication ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Deformation Mechanics ◽  
The Finite Element Model

Purpose This paper aims to research the influence of pressure, friction factors, roughness and actuating speed to the mixed lubrication models of outstroke and instroke. Design/methodology/approach Mixed lubrication model is solved by finite volume method, which consists of coupled fluid mechanics, deformation mechanics and contact mechanics analyses. The influence of friction factor on the finite element model is also considered. Then, contact pressure, film thickness, friction and leakage have been studied. Findings It was found that the amount of leakage is sensitive to the film thickness. The larger the film thickness is, the greater the influence received from the friction factor, however, the effect of oil film on the friction is negligible. The friction is determined mainly by the contact pressure. The trend of friction and leakage influenced by actuating velocity and roughness is also obtained. Originality/value The influence of friction factor on the finite element model is considered. This can make the calculation more accurate.

scholarly journals Co-Simulation of an Inverter Fed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-25
Author(s):  
Gergely Máté Kiss ◽  
István Vajda
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Electrical Machine ◽  
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine ◽  
Variable Speed ◽  
Analytical Variable ◽  
Drive Model ◽  
The Finite Element Model

Abstract Co-simulation is a method which makes it possible to study the electric machine and its drive at once, as one system. By taking into account the actual inverter voltage waveforms in a finite element model instead of using only the fundamental, we are able to study the electrical machine's behavior in more realistic scenario. The recent increase in the use of variable speed drives justifies the research on such simulation techniques. In this paper we present the co-simulation of an inverter fed permanent magnet synchronous machine. The modelling method employs an analytical variable speed drive model and a finite element electrical machine model. By linking the analytical variable speed drive model together with a finite element model the complex simulation model enables the investigation of the electrical machine during actual operation. The methods are coupled via the results. This means that output of the finite element model serves as an input to the analytical model, and the output of the analytical model provides the input of the finite element model for a different simulation, thus enabling the finite element simulation of an inverter fed machine. The resulting speed and torque characteristics from the analytical model and the finite element model show a good agreement. The experiences with the co-simulation technique encourage further research and effort to improve the method.

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