Range-Dependent Seismo-Acoustic Propagation in the Marginal Ice Zone

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (04) ◽  
pp. 1850013
Author(s):  
Joseph M. Fialkowski ◽  
Michael D. Collins ◽  
David C. Calvo ◽  
Altan Turgut
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Parabolic Equation ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Ice Cover ◽  
Single Scattering ◽  
Normal Displacement ◽  
Scattering Operator ◽  
Marginal Ice Zone ◽  
Scattering Operators

Single-scattering operators are used to extend the seismo-acoustic parabolic equation to problems involving transitions between areas with and without ice cover, which are common in the marginal ice zone. Gradual transitions are handled with single-scattering operators for sloping fluid–solid interfaces. Sudden transitions, which may occur when the ice fractures and drifts, are handled with a single-scattering operator that conserves normal displacement and tangential stress across the vertical interfaces between the range-independent regions that are used to approximate a range-dependent environment. The approach is tested by making comparisons with a finite-element model for problems involving range-dependent features in the ice cover and in a sediment that supports shear waves.

Seismo-Acoustic Benchmark Problems Involving Sloping Solid–Solid Interfaces and Variable Topography

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (03) ◽  
pp. 1650019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Woolfe ◽  
Michael D. Collins ◽  
David C. Calvo ◽  
William L. Siegmann
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Wave Equation ◽  
Parabolic Equation ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Single Scattering ◽  
Benchmark Problems ◽  
Scattering Approximation ◽  
Single Scattering Approximation ◽  
Variable Topography

The accuracy of the seismo-acoustic parabolic equation is tested for problems involving sloping solid–solid interfaces and variable topography. The approach involves approximating the medium in terms of a series of range-independent regions, using a parabolic wave equation to propagate the field through each region, and applying a single-scattering approximation to obtain transmitted fields across the vertical interfaces between regions. The accuracy of the parabolic equation method for range-dependent problems in seismo-acoustics was previously tested in the small slope limit. It is tested here for problems involving larger slopes using a finite-element model to generate reference solutions.

Seismo-Acoustic Benchmark Problems Involving Sloping Fluid–Solid Interfaces

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (04) ◽  
pp. 1650022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Woolfe ◽  
Michael D. Collins ◽  
David C. Calvo ◽  
William L. Siegmann
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Wave Equation ◽  
Parabolic Equation ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Shear Waves ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Single Scattering ◽  
Benchmark Problems ◽  
Sediment Layer ◽  
Compressional Waves

The accuracy of the seismo-acoustic parabolic equation is tested for problems involving sloping fluid–solid interfaces. The fluid may correspond to the ocean or a sediment layer that only supports compressional waves. The solid may correspond to ice cover or a sediment layer that supports compressional and shear waves. The approach involves approximating the medium in terms of a series of range-independent regions, using a parabolic wave equation to propagate the field through each region, and applying single-scattering approximations to obtain transmitted fields across the vertical interfaces between regions. The accuracy of the parabolic equation method for range-dependent problems in seismo-acoustics was previously tested in the small slope limit. It is tested here for problems involving larger slopes using a finite-element model to generate reference solutions.

Finite Element Simulation of Tire-Rim Interface

1989 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 305-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. T. Tseng ◽  
R. G. Pelle ◽  
J. P. Chang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Finite Element Simulation ◽  
Contact Pressure ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Experimental Measurements ◽  
Inflation Pressure ◽  
Interference Fit ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Rubber Composite

Abstract A finite element model was developed to simulate the tire-rim interface. Elastomers were modeled by nonlinear incompressible elements, whereas plies were simulated by cord-rubber composite elements. Gap elements were used to simulate the opening between tire and rim at zero inflation pressure. This opening closed when the inflation pressure was increased gradually. The predicted distribution of contact pressure at the tire-rim interface agreed very well with the available experimental measurements. Several variations of the tire-rim interference fit were analyzed.

Torsional Analysis of a Steel Cord-Rubber Tire Belt Structure

1996 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. V. Pidaparti
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Torsional Stiffness ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Rubber Belt ◽  
Steel Cord ◽  
Torsional Analysis

Abstract A three-dimensional (3D) beam finite element model was developed to investigate the torsional stiffness of a twisted steel-reinforced cord-rubber belt structure. The present 3D beam element takes into account the coupled extension, bending, and twisting deformations characteristic of the complex behavior of cord-rubber composite structures. The extension-twisting coupling due to the twisted nature of the cords was also considered in the finite element model. The results of torsional stiffness obtained from the finite element analysis for twisted cords and the two-ply steel cord-rubber belt structure are compared to the experimental data and other alternate solutions available in the literature. The effects of cord orientation, anisotropy, and rubber core surrounding the twisted cords on the torsional stiffness properties are presented and discussed.

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