scholarly journals Investigation Progresses and Applications of Fractional Derivative Model in Geotechnical Engineering

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinxing Lai ◽  
Sheng Mao ◽  
Junling Qiu ◽  
Haobo Fan ◽  
Qian Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fractional Calculus ◽  
Fractional Derivative ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Geotechnical Engineering ◽  
Constitutive Models ◽  
Parameter Determination ◽  
Deformation Analysis ◽  
Mathematical Tool ◽  
Circular Tunnel ◽  
Fractional Derivative Model

Over the past couple of decades, as a new mathematical tool for addressing a number of tough problems, fractional calculus has been gaining a continually increasing interest in diverse scientific fields, including geotechnical engineering due primarily to geotechnical rheology phenomenon. Unlike the classical constitutive models in which simulation analysis gradually fails to meet the reasonable accuracy of requirement, the fractional derivative models have shown the merits of hereditary phenomena with long memory. Additionally, it is traced that the fractional derivative model is one of the most effective and accurate approaches to describe the rheology phenomenon. In relation to this, an overview aimed first at model structure and parameter determination in combination with application cases based on fractional calculus was provided. Furthermore, this review paper shed light on the practical application aspects of deformation analysis of circular tunnel, rheological settlement of subgrade, and relevant loess researches subjected to the achievements acquired in geotechnical engineering. Finally, concluding remarks and important future investigation directions were pointed out.

Three-Dimensional Finite Element Simulations on Impact Responses of Gels With Fractional Derivative Models

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masataka Fukunaga ◽  
Masaki Fujikawa ◽  
Nobuyuki Shimizu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Fractional Derivative ◽  
Computational Model ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Constitutive Models ◽  
Fractional Derivative Model ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Impact Responses ◽  
Model Computer ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

Fractional derivative constitutive models, developed by the present authors (CND, vol.10, 061002, 2015), are implemented into a commercial finite element (FE) software, abaqus (referred to as a computational model) for solving dynamic problems of gel-like materials. This software is used to solve impact responses of gels, and the solutions are compared with the experimental results. The FE results reproduce well the experimental acceleration and displacement data from different types of gels whose properties are characterized by the fractional order and material parameters. Thus, the computational model presented here was validated. The fractional derivative model is compared with the Simo model (Computer Method in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 60:153–173, 1987), which is an integer order derivative model. The response of the fractional derivative model can be approximated well when appropriate parameters of the Simo model are used. In the finite element method (FEM), compressibility is introduced artificially for simulations. Interpretations are given on the compressibility of materials in the FEM.

scholarly journals A remark on local fractional calculus and ordinary derivatives

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1122-1124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Almeida ◽  
Małgorzata Guzowska ◽  
Tatiana Odzijewicz
Keyword(s):  
Fractional Calculus ◽  
Fractional Derivative ◽  
Short Note ◽  
General Definition ◽  
Local Fractional Derivative ◽  
Fundamental Properties ◽  
Local Fractional Calculus ◽  
Definition Of

AbstractIn this short note we present a new general definition of local fractional derivative, that depends on an unknown kernel. For some appropriate choices of the kernel we obtain some known cases. We establish a relation between this new concept and ordinary differentiation. Using such formula, most of the fundamental properties of the fractional derivative can be derived directly.

scholarly journals Calibration of Finn Model and UBCSAND Model for Simplified Liquefaction Analysis Procedures

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 5283
Author(s):  
Jui-Ching Chou ◽  
Hsueh-Tusng Yang ◽  
Der-Guey Lin
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Constitutive Model ◽  
Structural Damage ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Constitutive Models ◽  
Soil Liquefaction ◽  
Analysis Procedure ◽  
Liquefaction Resistance ◽  
Simplified Procedure ◽  
Liquefaction Analysis

Soil-liquefaction-related hazards can damage structures or lead to an extensive loss of life and property. Therefore, the stability and safety of structures against soil liquefaction are essential for evaluation in earthquake design. In practice, the simplified liquefaction analysis procedure associated with numerical simulation analysis is the most used approach for evaluating the behavior of structures or the effectiveness of mitigation plans. First, the occurrence of soil liquefaction is evaluated using the simplified procedure. If soil liquefaction occurs, the resulting structural damage or the following mitigation plan is evaluated using the numerical simulation analysis. Rational and comparable evaluation results between the simplified liquefaction analysis procedure and the numerical simulation analysis are achieved by ensuring that the liquefaction constitutive model used in the numerical simulation has a consistent liquefaction resistance with the simplified liquefaction analysis procedure. In this study, two frequently used liquefaction constitutive models (Finn model and UBCSAND model) were calibrated by fitting the liquefaction triggering curves of most used simplified liquefaction analysis procedures (NCEER, HBF, JRA96, and T-Y procedures) in Taiwan via FLAC program. In addition, the responses of two calibrated models were compared and discussed to provide guidelines for selecting an appropriate liquefaction constitutive model in future projects.

scholarly journals Modeling ramp-hold indentation measurements based on Kelvin–Voigt fractional derivative model

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 035701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongmei Zhang ◽  
Qing zhe Zhang ◽  
Litao Ruan ◽  
Junbo Duan ◽  
Mingxi Wan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fractional Derivative ◽  
Fractional Derivative Model

Can a Time Fractional-Derivative Model Capture Scale-Dependent Dispersion in Saturated Soils?

Ground Water ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 857-870 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhiannon M. Garrard ◽  
Yong Zhang ◽  
Song Wei ◽  
HongGuang Sun ◽  
Jiazhong Qian
Keyword(s):  
Fractional Derivative ◽  
Saturated Soils ◽  
Fractional Derivative Model ◽  
Time Fractional Derivative

Kelvin-Voigt versus fractional derivative model as constitutive relations for viscoelastic materials

AIAA Journal ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 547-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lloyd B. Eldred ◽  
William P. Baker ◽  
Anthony N. Palazotto
Keyword(s):  
Fractional Derivative ◽  
Constitutive Relations ◽  
Viscoelastic Materials ◽  
Fractional Derivative Model

Half-lives of spherical proton emitters within the framework of fractional calculus

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (09) ◽  
pp. 1450044 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah Engin Çalik ◽  
Hüseyin Şirin ◽  
Hüseyin Ertik ◽  
Buket Öder ◽  
Mürsel Şen
Keyword(s):  
Fractional Calculus ◽  
Fractional Derivative ◽  
Nuclear Structure ◽  
Caputo Fractional Derivative ◽  
Half Life ◽  
Nuclear Decay ◽  
Life Values ◽  
Derivative Order

In this paper, the half-life values of spherical proton emitters such as Sb , Tm , Lu , Ta , Re , Ir , Au , Tl and Bi have been calculated within the framework of fractional calculus. Nuclear decay equation, related to this phenomenon, has been resolved by using Caputo fractional derivative. The order of fractional derivative μ being considered is 0 < μ ≤ 1, and characterizes the fractality of time. Half-life values have been calculated equivalent with empirical ones. The dependence of fractional derivative order μ on the nuclear structure has also been investigated.

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