Dynamic Behavior of Slab Induced by Pedestrian Traffic

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 1950154
Author(s):  
Yan-An Gao ◽  
Qing-Shan Yang ◽  
Yun Dong ◽  
Chao Chen ◽  
Tao-Ping Ye
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Damping Capacity ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Leg Stiffness ◽  
Structural Responses ◽  
Pedestrian Traffic ◽  
Mass Spring ◽  
Pseudo Excitation

This study comprehensively explores the dynamic behavior of a slender slab due to the excitation of pedestrian traffic. Three kinds of excitation models are adopted to describe the vibration of the slab induced by pedestrians. A comparison of the structural responses shows that the bipedal model results in larger vibrations than the mass–spring–damper or pseudo-excitation models. Further research indicates that the pedestrians evidently alter the dynamic properties of the slab by affecting its frequency and damping capacity. The slab tends to be more flexible at a lower frequency as the pedestrian walks across its surface while its damping capacity is improved. In contrast, the slab can increase the frequency, while decreasing the damping of the pedestrian model. Thus, the slab also alters the properties of the pedestrians. In addition, an investigation of the bipedal model parameters indicates that the variations of the leg stiffness, damping, and body mass have distinct effects on the slab characteristics and vibrations. In order to assess the response of the slab to a crowd, a new simplified theory is introduced to describe the dynamic properties of the slab under multi-layout excitations, including human influences resulting from different body properties. The results of this study provide potential ways for understanding the vibratory mechanisms of slender structures such as footbridges, grandstands, or stations under crowd excitations.

Compact Model for the Static and Dynamic Behavior of a Piezoelectric Bimorph Actuator for Microfluidic MEMS

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominik Rumschoettel ◽  
Markus Kagerer ◽  
Franz Irlinger ◽  
Tim C. Lueth
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Piezoelectric Material ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Behavioral Model ◽  
Compact Model ◽  
Step Response ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Laser Vibrometer ◽  
Static Deflection ◽  
Wide Range

Piezoelectric actuators are commonly used in Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS). They can deliver high forces, large accelerations, and high power densities. However, one of their weaknesses is the comparatively small actuator travel that can be readily achieved. The elongation attainable by a slab of piezoelectric material is only a few tenth of a percent. Therefore, it is often useful to employ mechanical structures which are capable of amplifying those minute deflections. A particularly often used configuration is a sandwich structure consisting of either two differently poled strips of piezoelectric material or a single strip of piezoelectric and a layer of passive material. Such a structure is called a bimorph. If one of the layers is mounted above a cavity, the structure forms a membrane actuator. Because of their capability to displace fluid volume, those actuators are suitable for a wide range of applications in the area of microfluidics, including, but not limited to, micropumps, microvalves, microdroplet generators, and high frequency acoustic transducers. The directed design of those actuators demands the determination of their mechanical and electrical properties in advance. In the present paper a compact model for the characterization of such a bimorphic membrane actuator is presented. The model is based on an analytical description of the bending line of the membrane by means of Euler-Bernoulli-Beam theory. Relationships for the dependency of the actuator deflection and the volume displaced by the membrane on the geometry and the material properties of the actuator are established. Other model parameters like the moving mass and the effective stiffness are also determined. The identified parameters are used to create a behavioral model of the full dynamic characteristics of the actuator. This allows the prediction of the dynamic response to an arbitrary input excitation signal. The model is validated by comparing the predicted static and dynamic behavior of the membrane actuator with empirically derived results. For this purpose a number of test specimen with different actuator geometries are fabricated. The quasi-static deflection of the actuator is monitored with a laser-vibrometer for different drive voltages. Furthermore the dynamic behavior of the actuator is determined by recording its step response function. Overall, a model for the prediction of the static and dynamic behavior of a piezoelectrically driven bimorph membrane actuator is presented. The model validation shows good agreement between the predicted and measured behavior for the quasi-static deflection of the actuator and reasonable agreement for its dynamic properties.

scholarly journals Identification of Dynamic Parameters of Pedestrian Walking Model Based on a Coupled Pedestrian–Structure System

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (14) ◽  
pp. 6407
Author(s):  
Huiqi Liang ◽  
Wenbo Xie ◽  
Peizi Wei ◽  
Dehao Ai ◽  
Zhiqiang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Field Testing ◽  
The Body ◽  
Structural Vibration ◽  
Pedestrian Dynamics ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Mass Spring ◽  
Stiffness And Damping

As human occupancy has an enormous effect on the dynamics of light, flexible, large-span, low-damping structures, which are sensitive to human-induced vibrations, it is essential to investigate the effects of pedestrian–structure interaction. The single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) mass–spring–damping (MSD) model, the simplest dynamical model that considers how pedestrian mass, stiffness and damping impact the dynamic properties of structures, is widely used in civil engineering. With field testing methods and the SDOF MSD model, this study obtained pedestrian dynamics parameters from measured data of the properties of both empty structures and structures with pedestrian occupancy. The parameters identification procedure involved individuals at four walking frequencies. Body frequency is positively correlated to the walking frequency, while a negative correlation is observed between the body damping ratio and the walking frequency. The test results further show a negative correlation between the pedestrian’s frequency and his/her weight, but no significant correlation exists between one’s damping ratio and weight. The findings provide a reference for structural vibration serviceability assessments that would consider pedestrian–structure interaction effects.

Design and Analysis of Viscoelastic Seismic Dampers

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Shimizu ◽  
H. Nasuno ◽  
T. Yazaki ◽  
K. Sunakoda
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Constitutive Relation ◽  
Time Domain ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Fe Analysis ◽  
Damping Capacity ◽  
Element Formulation ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Equivalent Viscous Damping

This paper describes a methodology of design and analysis of viscoelastic seismic dampers by means of the time domain finite element analysis. The viscoelastic constitutive relation of material incorporating with the fractional calculus has been derived and the finite element formulation based on the constitutive relation has been developed to analyze the dynamic property of seismic damper. A time domain computer program was developed by using the formulation. Dynamic properties of hysteresis loop, damping capacity, equivalent viscous damping coefficient, and equivalent spring constant are calculated and compared with the experimental results. Remarkable correlation between the FE analysis and the experiment is gained, and consequently the design procedure with the help of the FE analysis has been established.

Identification of ’Effective’ Linear Joints Using Coupling and Joint Identification Techniques

1998 ◽  
Vol 120 (2) ◽  
pp. 331-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Ren ◽  
C. F. Beards
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Coupling Technique ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Identification Technique ◽  
Joint Identification ◽  
Stiff Joint ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Identification Techniques

Almost all real-life structures are assembled from components connected by various types of joints. Unlike many other parts, the dynamic properties of a joint are difficult to model analytically. An alternative approach for establishing a theoretical model of a joint is to extract the model parameters from experimental data using joint identification techniques. The accuracy of the identification is significantly affected by the properties of the joints themselves. If a joint is stiff, its properties are often difficult to identify accurately. This is because the responses at both ends of the joint are linearly-dependent. To make things worse, the existence of a stiff joint can also affect the accuracy of identification of other effective joints (the term “effective joints” in this paper refers to those joints which otherwise can be identified accurately). This problem is tackled by coupling these stiff joints using a generalized coupling technique, and then the properties of the remaining joints are identified using a joint identification technique. The accuracy of the joint identification can usually be improved by using this approach. Both numerically simulated and experimental results are presented.

scholarly journals Effect of time complexities and variation of mass spring model parameters on surgical simulation

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Salina Sulaiman ◽  
Tan Sing Yee ◽  
Abdullah Bade
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Human Liver ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Surgical Simulation ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Spring Model ◽  
Surgical Simulator ◽  
Tissue Model ◽  
Mass Spring Model ◽  
Mass Spring

Physically based models assimilate organ-specific material properties, thus they are suitable in developing a surgical simulation. This study uses mass spring model (MSM) to represent the human liver because MSM is a discrete model that is potentially more realistic than the finite element model (FEM). For a high-end computer aided medical technology such as the surgical simulator, the most important issues are to fulfil the basic requirement of a surgical simulator. Novice and experienced surgeons use surgical simulator for surgery training and planning. Therefore, surgical simulation must provide a realistic and fast responding virtual environment. This study focuses on fulfilling the time complexity and realistic of the surgical simulator. In order to have a fast responding simulation, the choice of numerical integration method is crucial. This study shows that MATLAB ode45 is the fastest method compared to 2nd ordered Euler, MATLAB ode113, MATLAB ode23s and MATLAB ode23t. However, the major issue is human liver consists of soft tissues. In modelling a soft tissue model, we need to understand the mechanical response of soft tissues to surgical manipulation. Any interaction between haptic device and the liver model may causes large deformation and topology change in the soft tissue model. Thus, this study investigates and presents the effect of varying mass, damping, stiffness coefficient on the nonlinear liver mass spring model. MATLAB performs and shows simulation results for each of the experiment. Additionally, the observed optimal dataset of liver behaviour is applied in SOFA (Simulation Open Framework Architecture) to visualize the major effect.

Modeling and Experimental Characterization of Viscoelastic 3D Printed Spring/Damper Systems

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather L. Lai ◽  
Cuiyu Kuang ◽  
Jared Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Material Properties ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Viscoelastic Materials ◽  
Vibration Isolators ◽  
Damping Behavior ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Printed Materials

The development of flexible, viscoelastic materials for consumer 3D printers has provided the opportunity for a wide range of devices with damping behavior such as tuned vibration isolators to be innovatively developed and inexpensively manufactured. However, there is currently little information available about the dynamic behavior of these 3D printed materials necessary for modeling of dynamic behavior prior to print. In order to fully utilize these promising materials, a deeper understanding of the material properties, and the subsequent dynamic behavior is critical. This study evaluates the use of three different types of models: transient response, frequency response and hysteretic response to predict the dynamic behavior of viscoelastic 3D printed materials based on static and dynamic material properties. Models of viscoelastic materials are presented and verified experimentally using two 3D printable materials and two traditional viscoelastic materials. The experimental response of each of the materials shows agreement with the modeled behavior, and underscores the need for improved characterization of the dynamic properties of viscoelastic 3D printable materials.

Effect of Aging Treatment on Dynamic Behavior of Mg-Gd-Y Alloy

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-116
Author(s):  
Lin Wang ◽  
Qiao-Yun Qin ◽  
Fan Zhang ◽  
Cheng-Wen Tan
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Rare Earth ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Deformation Mechanism ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Dynamic Compression ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Dislocation Slip ◽  
Plastic Deformation Mechanism

Abstract Magnesium alloy is very attractive in many industrial applications due to its low density. The structure-property relationships of the magnesium alloy under quasi-static loading have been extensively investigated. However, the dynamic behavior, particularly the mechanism of high-rate plastic deformation, of the magnesium alloy requires more in-depth investigations. In this paper, the effect of aging treatment on the quasi-static and dynamic properties of a typical rare earth Mg-Gd-Y magnesium alloy is investigated. In particular, the plastic deformation mechanism under dynamic compression loading is discussed. Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB) was used to carry out dynamic compression tests with controllable plastic deformation by using stopper rings. The experimental results demonstrate that both static and dynamic properties of the Mg-Gd-Y alloy vary under various aging treatment conditions (under-aged, peak-aged and over-aged conditions), due to two different kinds of second phases: remnant micro size phase from solid solution treatment and nano precipitation from aging treatment. The results of microstructure characterization and statistic analysis of the metallographic phase are presented. The area fraction of the twinned grains increases due to aging treatment and dynamic loading. The main plastic deformation mechanism of the rare earth Mg-Gd-Y magnesium alloy is possibly dislocation slip, rather than twinning for the conventional AZ31 magnesium alloy under high strain rate loading.

An Investigation of the Structural Dynamics of a Racing Yacht

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederic Louarn ◽  
Pandeli Temarel
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Function Technique ◽  
Operational Conditions ◽  
Principal Coordinates ◽  
Modal Summation ◽  
Structural Responses

The dynamic behaviour of a WOR 60 is investigated using three dimensional hydroelasticity theory. Global structural responses (e.g. stresses) in waves are obtained corresponding to the upright as well as to the more realistic heeled sailing configurations, revealing the connection between the ballast keel and the hull as being a critical area of the structure. For the "dry hull" analysis, a global finite element model has been developed, incorporating the hull and deck shell, the internal structure, the ballast keel and the rig together with rigging loads. The modular nature of the model has been used to assess the relative influence of each of the aforementioned components upon the required characteristic dynamic properties (e.g. natural frequencies and principal mode shapes). Regarding the "wet hull" analysis, a three dimensional Green's function technique, using pulsating sources distributed over the wetted surface, provides a numerical solution to the case of the yacht sailing in regular waves at arbitrary heading. Principal coordinates for the rigid body motions and flexible distortions of interest are evaluated and the latter are used to obtain the dynamic stresses in waves using modal summation. This paper will describe the modelling techniques used and discuss the applicability / limitations of hydroelasticity theory regarding this type of structures in the light of the results obtained for the upright and heeled operational conditions, as well as from the point of view of design aspects such as "L" and "T" keel configurations. The ABS design criteria will provide a practical reference for comparing the results from the dynamic analysis.

scholarly journals Studies on Dynamic Properties of Ultracapacitors Using Infinite r–C Chain Equivalent Circuit and Reverse Fourier Transform

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 4583
Author(s):  
Shailendra Rajput ◽  
Alon Kuperman ◽  
Asher Yahalom ◽  
Moshe Averbukh
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Equivalent Circuit ◽  
Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Double Layer ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Internal Resistance ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Specific Power

The specific power storage capabilities of double-layer ultracapacitors are receiving significant attention from engineers and scientific researchers. Nevertheless, their dynamic behavior should be studied to improve the performance and for efficient applications in electrical devices. This article presents an infinite resistor–capacitor (r–C) chain-based mathematical model for the analysis of double layer ultracapacitors. The internal resistance and capacitance were measured for repetitive charging and discharging cycles. The magnitudes of internal resistance and capacitance showed approximately ±10% changes for charge-discharge processes. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy investigations revealed that the impedance of a double-layer ultracapacitor does not change significantly in the temperature range of (−30 °C to +30 °C) and voltage range of (0.3376–2.736 V). The analysis of impedance data using the proposed mathematical model showed good agreement between the experimental and theoretical data. The dynamic behavior of the ultracapacitor was successfully represented by utilizing the proposed infinite r–C chains equivalent circuit, and the reverse Fourier transform analysis. The r–C electrical equivalent circuit was also analyzed using the PSIM simulation software to study the dynamic behavior of ultracapacitor parameters. The simulation study yields an excellent agreement between the experimental and calculated voltage characteristics for repetitive charging-discharging processes.

scholarly journals Dynamic Emulation of a PEM Electrolyzer by Time Constant Based Exponential Model

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 750 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damien Guilbert ◽  
Gianpaolo Vitale
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Exponential Model ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Dynamic Operating ◽  
Pem Electrolyzer ◽  
Current Interval

The main objective of this paper is to develop a dynamic emulator of a proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer (EL) through an equivalent electrical model. Experimental investigations have highlighted the capacitive effect of EL when subjecting to dynamic current profiles, which so far has not been reported in the literature. Thanks to a thorough experimental study, the electrical domain of a PEM EL composed of 3 cells has been modeled under dynamic operating conditions. The dynamic emulator is based on an equivalent electrical scheme that takes into consideration the dynamic behavior of the EL in cases of sudden variation in the supply current. The model parameters were identified for a suitable current interval to consider them as constant and then tested with experimental data. The obtained results through the developed dynamic emulator have demonstrated its ability to accurately replicate the dynamic behavior of a PEM EL.

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