scholarly journals Prediction of Viscoelastic Pavement Responses under Moving Load and Nonuniform Tire Contact Stresses Using 2.5-D Finite Element Method

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chaoyang Wu ◽  
Hao Wang ◽  
Jingnan Zhao ◽  
Xin Jiang ◽  
Qiu Yanjun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Moving Load ◽  
Contact Stresses ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Dynamic Responses ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Tensile Strains ◽  
Strain Responses ◽  
Element Method

This study developed two-and-half dimensional (2.5-D) finite element method (FEM) to predict viscoelastic pavement responses under moving loads and nonuniform tire contact stresses. The accuracy of 2.5-D FEM was validated with two analytical solutions for elastic and viscoelastic conditions. Compared to three-dimensional (3-D) FEM, the computational efficiency of the 2.5-D method was greatly improved. The effects of loading pattern and speed on pavement surface deflection and strain responses were analyzed for asphalt pavements with four different asphalt layer thicknesses. The analyzed pavement responses included surface deflections, maximum tensile strains in the asphalt layer, and maximum compressive strains on top of subgrade. The loading patterns have influence on the mechanical responses. According to the equivalent rule, the point load, rectangle type, and sinusoid-shape contact stresses were studied. It was found that the point load caused much greater pavement responses than that of the area-based loading. When the tire loading was simplified as uniform contact stress in rectangular area, the maximum tensile strains in the asphalt layer varied with the width/length ratio of contact area. Additionally, it was shown that the dynamic responses of pavement structure induced by the sinusoid-shape contact stresses and realistic nonuniform stresses were quite similar to each other in all the cases. The pavement strain responses decreased as the speed increased due to viscoelastic behavior of asphalt layer. The study results indicate that asphalt pavement responses under moving load can be calculated using the proposed 2.5-D FEM in a fast manner for mechanistic-empirical pavement design and analysis.

Dynamic Responses Analysis of Permeable Breakwater Subjected to Random Waves

2014 ◽  
Vol 1061-1062 ◽  
pp. 809-812
Author(s):  
Hu Ping
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Responses ◽  
Exceedance Probability ◽  
Random Waves ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Wave Load ◽  
Power Spectral ◽  
Density Analysis ◽  
Element Method

In this paper, based on the finite element method and ANSYS software, the dynamic responses of permeable breakwater under wave load response is analyzed and studied. Taking the method of combining modal analysis and power spectrum analysis research on dynamic response of breakwater in the frequency domain and the principal stress and displacement distribution of the structure in the exceedance probability of 0.7%. The results prove that the finite element method of power spectral density analysis can provide effective guidance for the actual engineering.

The Evolution of Contact Stress and Surface Profile in Press-Fitted Shaft under Partial Slip Conditions

2006 ◽  
Vol 321-323 ◽  
pp. 1495-1498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Hyung Lee ◽  
Seok Jin Kwon ◽  
Chan Woo Lee ◽  
Jae Boong Choi ◽  
Young Jin Kim
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Surface Profile ◽  
Contact Stresses ◽  
Fretting Wear ◽  
Partial Slip ◽  
Initial Surface ◽  
Slip Conditions ◽  
Bending Load ◽  
Element Method

In this paper the fretting wear of press-fitted specimens under partial slip conditions was simulated using finite element method and numerical analysis based on Archard's equation. An elasto-plastic analysis of contact stresses in a press-fitted shaft in contact with a boss was conducted with finite element method and the amount of microslip and contact pressure due to bending load was estimated. The predicted wear profile of press-fitted specimens at the contact edge was compared with the experimental results. It is found that the depth of fretting wear by repeated slip between shaft and boss reaches the maximum value at the contact edge. The initial surface profile is continuously changed by the wear at the contact edge, and then the corresponding contact stresses and strain are redistributed.

scholarly journals FATIGUE LIFE ANALYSIS OF RAMP DOOR FERRY RO-RO GT 1500 USING FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alamsyah Alam ◽  
A. B. Mapangandro ◽  
Amalia Ika W ◽  
M U Pawara
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Maximum Stress ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Load Cycle ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Fatigue Life Analysis ◽  
The Given ◽  
Element Method

Ro - Ro Ferry is equipped with a connecting door between the port and the ship. The ramp door experiences load during loading and discharging of the rolling cargo. This repetitive load may cause fatigue failure. The structure of the ramp door should withstand this load. Therefore, The ramp door should be properly designed to ensure the structural integrity of the ramp door. The purpose of this research is to analyze the maximum stress and the Fatigue life of the bow ramp door. The method used is the finite element method. The given loads are several types of vehicles that are commonly transported by the ship. The given load case is the point load working at the girder plate and between the girder plate. Based on the simulation results with the given point load, the maximum stress is identified located between the girder for the large truck case with 397.02 MPa, while the minimum stress located at the girder for sedan car with 43.93 MPa. As for the fatigue life of the bow ramp door construction. it is 1.17 ~ 398.64 years, and the load cycle is 5.35 x 104 ~ 9.05 x 106 cycle. Keywords : Bow Ramp Door; Stress; Fatigue Life; Finite Element; Ferry

scholarly journals Derivation and optimization of deflection equations for tapered cantilever beams using the finite element method

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 351-362
Author(s):  
M.M. Ufe ◽  
S.N. Apebo ◽  
A.Y. Iorliam
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Cantilever Beam ◽  
Analytical Solutions ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Structural Systems ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Tapered Cantilever Beam ◽  
Element Method

This study derived analytical solutions for the deflection of a rectangular cross sectional uniformly tapered cantilever beam with varying configurations of width and breadth acting under an end point load. The deflection equations were derived using a numerical analysis method known as the finite element method. The verification of these analytical solutions was done by deterministic optimisation of the equations using the ModelCenter reliability analysis software and the Abaqus finite element modelling and optimisation software. The results obtained show that the best element type for the finite element analysis of a tapered cantilever beam acting under an end point load is the C3D20RH (A 20-node quadratic brick, hybrid element with linear pressure and reduced integration) beam element; it predicted an end displacement of 0.05035 m for the tapered width, constant height cantilever beam which was the closest value to the analytical optimum of 0.05352 m. The little difference in the deflection value accounted for the numerical error which is inevitably present in the analyses of structural systems. It is recommended that detailed and accurate numerical analysis be adopted in the design of complex structural systems in order to ascertain the degree of uncertainty in design. Keywords: Deflection, Finite element method, deterministic optimisation, numerical error, cantilever beam.

Effect of Footfall Induced Vibration on Footbridges

2015 ◽  
Vol 802 ◽  
pp. 136-141
Author(s):  
Jia Hao Aw ◽  
Anwar Mohammed Parvez ◽  
Wael Elleithy
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Behaviour ◽  
Dynamic Responses ◽  
Span Length ◽  
Varying Parameters ◽  
Vertical Displacements ◽  
Element Method

This paper presents the outcomes of investigating the dynamic behaviour experienced by composite footbridges and concrete footbridges when subjected to footfall induced vibration incurred by walking pedestrians. The study focuses on three set of varying parameters including bridge’s deck thickness, span length and width of footbridge. Models are generated and analysed using finite element method. Dynamic responses obtained from the footfall analysis are expressed in term of vertical displacements and accelerations. Data are tabulated and evaluated based on different parameters incorporated; meanwhile comparisons are made between concrete and composite footbridges. It was found that for both composite and concrete footbridges, the displacement and acceleration decrease exponentially with the increase of deck thickness. They also show decreasing trend with the increase of span length. Besides, an increase in displacement and acceleration is observed with the increase of footbridge width.

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