scholarly journals Influence of Restrainer Piers on the Seismic Performance of Long Bridges with Equal-Height Piers

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Yuhu Luo ◽  
Yongguang Li ◽  
Xu Wang ◽  
Guangping Lu
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Seismic Waves ◽  
Time History ◽  
Relative Displacement ◽  
Seismic Effect ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Bridge Structures ◽  
Maximum Relative Displacement ◽  
Equal Height

Pounding may occur between the main girders under the action of strong earthquakes, so as between main girders and abutments. This causes excessive longitudinal displacement of the main girder and unseating damage to bridges. Because long bridges in mountainous areas with high intensity are easy to unseat, the authors studied the influence of restrainer piers, expansion joint spacings (EJSs), and the span on the seismic performance of long bridges. The ABAQUS finite element software was used to simulate a bridge dynamic analysis model considering the elastoplasticity of the pounding effect of the pier and the beam. By inputting El-Centro, Northbridge, and Taft seismic waves, the time-history analysis of the seismic response of long bridges was carried out. The results indicated that a reasonable number of restrainer piers, an appropriate EJS, and a span could effectively reduce the maximum relative displacement of pier-beams. This behavior will improve the seismic performance of bridge structures. Moreover, for a 24-span equal-height beam bridge, the optimum seismic effect was obtained when 3 restrainer piers, an EJS of 70 mm, and a 50 m span were used.

Study on Cold-Formed Steel of Thin-Walled Housing for Dynamic Performance

2011 ◽  
Vol 250-253 ◽  
pp. 3305-3308
Author(s):  
Yong Yao ◽  
Yun Peng Chu ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
Rui Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Seismic Waves ◽  
Lateral Displacement ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Time History ◽  
Steel Structure ◽  
Seismic Intensity ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Cold Formed Steel ◽  
Rare Earthquake

Cold-formed steel structure is suitable for post-earthquake reconstruction since its good seismic performance and construction speed. Analyzing the dynamic characteristic of a two story office building by using the finite element software ANSYS. And the results show that: (1) in the time history analysis based on three types of seismic waves the lateral displacement of the structure and rotation between layers to meet the relevant specifications when confront the rare earthquake (2) Under the seismic loads, earthquake response acceleration amplification factor is smaller which indicating better seismic performance and it can be used in areas with high seismic intensity.

Seismic Performance Analysis of a Hollow Tower Structure with Three Prismatic Section

2012 ◽  
Vol 549 ◽  
pp. 879-883
Author(s):  
Lu Ping Yi ◽  
Jing Ji
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Seismic Waves ◽  
Lateral Displacement ◽  
Time History ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
History Analysis ◽  
Tower Structure ◽  
Earthquake Action

In order to better understand seismic performance of tower body structure in a square, the symbol tower finite element model is established using the finite element software ANSYS. Modal analysis is carried out and the first 3 natural frequencies and vibration modes of marking tower are obtained. By selecting 2 group natural seismic waves and a synthetic seismic wave the seismic time-history analysis of the model is performed, the symbol tower response under the earthquake action is obtained and the maximum lateral displacement and the maximum stress of symbol tower meet the standard requirements, so mark tower under earthquake are safe. These can provide reference for the same type of engineering design.

scholarly journals Seismic Response Analysis of Pier considering Durability Damage Repair

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Yan Liang ◽  
Liangliang Li ◽  
Ruimin Mao ◽  
Xiaoye Shi
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Steel Corrosion ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structure ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Bond Slip ◽  
Damage Repair ◽  
Bridge Structures ◽  
Material Durability

At present, most of the research studies on the seismic performance of the durability degraded reinforced concrete structure only consider the influence of a single factor. This paper comprehensively considers the factors such as concrete carbonization, steel corrosion, and bond slip performance degradation caused by other durability factors and durability damage repair and studies the influence of the above factors on the seismic performance of bridge structures. Based on the finite element model considering the bond slip and the material parameters of time-varying durability damage, the seismic performance analysis model of the pier is established considering material durability damage repair in different service periods. Then, the effect of material durability damage repair on the seismic performance of the pier is examined. The results show that the displacement of the pier top increases, the curvature of the pier bottom decreases, and the moment-curvature curve pinching phenomenon is further evident when considering the bond slip. When considering the durability damage repair of materials, the curvature considerably decreases (the maximum value is approximately 16.04%) with the extension of the service time of the bridge, and the pier damage is substantially reduced.

Seismic Performance Analysis of the Large Spherical Tank

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhirong Yang ◽  
Dayong Zhang ◽  
Longwei Guo ◽  
Baibing Yang ◽  
Guodong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Time History ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Seismic Load ◽  
Special Equipment ◽  
Seismic Safety ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Spherical Tank

The seismic safety problem of the spherical tank under seismic load has become one important subject in seismic research of special equipment. Based on the ANSYS finite element software, typical spherical tank mechanics model is established first of all, through precise time history response analysis under the seismic excitation to determine the significant location of the stress. Then, the seismic performance impact of the support structure design parameters is analyzed. Finally, the seismic performance of all kinds of spherical tank, such as the large, medium and small tank, is determined. This paper provides a reasonable basis for the anti-seismic safety security and design of the spherical tank.

scholarly journals Seismic analysis on cross joint of utility tunnel

2019 ◽  
Vol 295 ◽  
pp. 03004
Author(s):  
Chang-xiang Wang ◽  
Meijing Wang ◽  
Jianwen Liang
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Analysis ◽  
Time History ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Internal Force ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
History Analysis ◽  
Internal Forces ◽  
Utility Tunnel ◽  
The Cross

The finite element software ABAQUS is used to establish the seismic time-history analysis model of the utility tunnel joints. The viscoelastic boundary is employed to input the seismic wave through the equivalent nodal force. Considering the nonlinearity of the soil and concrete materials, the internal force of the cross-shaped utility tunnel is calculated, and the influence effect and influence range of the cross joints of the utility tunnel are also studied. Studies have shown that the internal forces near the cross joints increase significantly. The research has certain reference value for the seismic design of the cross joints in utility tunnel.

Time History Analysis of Seismic Response of Novel Core-Tube Vibration-Reduction Suspended Structures

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 67-71
Author(s):  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Ji Wen Zhang ◽  
Yong Ming Tu
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Waves ◽  
Vibration Reduction ◽  
Time History ◽  
Bottom Layer ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Relative Displacement ◽  
Calculation Model ◽  
Dynamic Responses ◽  
Core Tube ◽  
Structure System

A novel building structure system, namely core-tube vibration-reduction suspended structure (CVRSS), is put forward in this paper. The basic composition and calculation model for the structure system are described. The El Centro and Taft seismic waves are used to calculate the dynamic characteristics of the structure in the time domain, of which dynamic responses are proved satisfactory. Taking the top floor displacement of the primary structure and the relative displacement between bottom layer of suspended segments and top floor of core-tube as objective function, the finite element model is established, and comparative analysis with common core-tube suspended structures (CCSS) is performed. The results show that the top floor displacement of CVRSS is about 70% of that of CCSS, and the vibration-reduction performance of CVRSS is excellent.

scholarly journals Seismic Behavior of Posttensioned Concrete Bridge Piers with External Viscoelastic Dampers

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anxin Guo ◽  
Huixing Gao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Time History ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Bridge Piers ◽  
Cyclic Behavior ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Viscoelastic Dampers ◽  
Posttensioned Concrete ◽  
Bridge Structures

This paper investigates the seismic performance of posttensioned concrete piers with external viscoelastic dampers to improve the energy dissipation capacity of this type of structure. An installation scheme for viscoelastic dampers on bridge piers is proposed, and the mechanical models of the damper are analyzed according to the installation scheme. By attaching the viscoelastic dampers to the posttensioned bridge piers, the analytical model of the hybrid system is established using the OpenSees finite element analysis package. Cyclic behavior and time history analyses are conducted on a posttensioned bridge with and without viscoelastic dampers using the established finite element model. The analysis results indicate that the viscoelastic dampers can effectively improve the seismic performance of the bridge structures with posttensioned piers.

The Dynamic Response Analysis on the Surrounding Ground of Underground Structure

2012 ◽  
Vol 204-208 ◽  
pp. 1301-1306
Author(s):  
Guo Dong Zhang ◽  
Jian Long Zhang ◽  
Jian Long Cao ◽  
Wen Luo
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Underground Structure ◽  
Time History ◽  
Limited Range ◽  
Seismic Effect ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
History Of

Based on the theory of soil-structure interaction, the underground structure and surrounding soil as a system, and the finite element analysis model is established, and finite element dynamic analysis method is implemented, the three seismic acceleration time history of the different spectrum characteristics is inputted, the seismic effect on the surrounding ground of underground structure is analyzed. The results show that the effect on dynamic response is the limited range and not significant, when seismic design of structures on the surrounding sites is implemented, additional dynamic response on surrounding sites does not need to consider.

Comparison of Stiffness Degradation of Special-Shaped Column and Rectangular Column Structure in Earthquake

2013 ◽  
Vol 838-841 ◽  
pp. 1492-1496
Author(s):  
Yi Ying Li ◽  
Wen Pan ◽  
Xiao Feng Zou
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Base Isolation ◽  
Time History ◽  
Frame Structure ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Column Structure ◽  
Rare Earthquake

In this paper, using the finite element software PERFORM3D to establish the finite element analysis model for isolation and seismic frame structure with special-shaped column and rectangular column frame structure, and the overall structure of the moderate and strong elastic and nonlinear earthquake time-history analysis to get the dynamic characteristics, from two aspects of the damping coefficient in horizontal direction and the energy dissipation, investigation structure in earthquake and rare earthquake of superstructure stiffness attenuation. It can be drawn only seismic resistance measures are taken, the special-shaped column structure under rare earthquake stiffness attenuation speed is greater than the rectangular column, if after using base isolation technology, although the special-shaped column stiffness attenuation rate is still greater than the rectangular column, but the two energy dissipation ability.

Study on Isolation Device for Decrease of Displacement by Using Control of Friction

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masanori Shintani ◽  
Naoya Taguchi
Keyword(s):  
Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Frictional Force ◽  
Seismic Waves ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Relative Displacement ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Restoring Force ◽  
Seismic Isolator ◽  
Compression Spring ◽  
The Coefficient Of Friction

This paper deals with reduction of horizontal relative displacement by using a frictional force for a seismic isolator. First, a compression spring is attached to the base. Next, a slope plate is superimposed on it. The frictional force acts on the slope plate. The restoring-force is given to the seismic isolator by the compression spring attached to the base. In the equation of motion of the analytical model, the frictional force changes in proportion to the displacement. The restoring-force is also proportional to the displacement. The restoring-force always works in the direction of the center. Therefore, the frictional force and the restoring-force are both proportional to the displacement. Simulation analysis was performed under various conditions using this analysis model. As a result of conducting the analysis and an experiment with this model, it was shown that response acceleration and relative displacement can be reduced successfully. In order to reduce response acceleration and relative displacement more, analysis was carried out with the actual earthquake waves under the conditions to change the coefficient of friction by relative displacement. As a result, the coefficient of friction that reduces relative displacement most effectively without impairing the performance of the seismic isolator was established. However, the coefficient of friction that reduces the response acceleration and relative displacement effectively depends on by seismic waves. Therefore, in this report, the coefficient of friction that reduces response acceleration and relative displacement most effectively is determined by using white noise. It is analyzed with actual seismic waves by using the decided parameters. The performance of the seismic isolator is examined.

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