EFESTS: Educational finite element software for truss structure – Part 3: Geometrically nonlinear static analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenjie Zuo ◽  
Ke Huang ◽  
Fei Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Internal Force ◽  
Truss Structure ◽  
Nonlinear Static Analysis ◽  
Geometrically Nonlinear ◽  
Sequence Diagrams ◽  
Tangent Stiffness Matrix ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Nonlinear Static ◽  
Internal Force Vector

This article covers the modeling, formulation, solution, and software development of the geometrically nonlinear static finite element method of truss structure. Firstly, we summarize the total Lagrange bar elment formulation, which includes the tangent stiffness matrix and the internal force vector. Secondly, static class diagrams and dynamic sequence diagrams assist students in designing software architecture. Thirdly, the analytical example of the 2-bar truss structure and the numerical example of the 10-bar truss structure are presented to promote students’ understanding of geometrically nonlinear finite element theory and application. Finally, the developed software is free for educational research and can be downloaded from the website: http://mach.jlu.edu.cn/hb_images/xygk/xssz_sz_js.php?id=395 .

scholarly journals Geometrically Nonlinear Static Analysis of Edge Cracked Timoshenko Beams Composed of Functionally Graded Material

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Şeref Doğuşcan Akbaş
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Static Analysis ◽  
Functionally Graded Material ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Nonlinear Static Analysis ◽  
Geometrically Nonlinear ◽  
Timoshenko Beams ◽  
Graded Material ◽  
Nonlinear Static ◽  
Fgm Beam

Geometrically nonlinear static analysis of edge cracked cantilever Timoshenko beams composed of functionally graded material (FGM) subjected to a nonfollower transversal point load at the free end of the beam is studied with large displacements and large rotations. Material properties of the beam change in the height direction according to exponential distributions. The cracked beam is modeled as an assembly of two subbeams connected through a massless elastic rotational spring. In the study, the finite element of the beam is constructed by using the total Lagrangian Timoshenko beam element approximation. The nonlinear problem is solved by using incremental displacement-based finite element method in conjunction with Newton-Raphson iteration method. The convergence study is performed for various numbers of finite elements. In the study, the effects of the location of crack, the depth of the crack, and various material distributions on the nonlinear static response of the FGM beam are investigated in detail. Also, the difference between the geometrically linear and nonlinear analysis of edge cracked FGM beam is investigated in detail.

A Convenient Method for Calculating Internal Force of Rod for Tower Crane

2013 ◽  
Vol 853 ◽  
pp. 541-546
Author(s):  
Yuan Xue ◽  
Da Qi Wu ◽  
Bin Kou ◽  
Nian Li Lu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Spatial Structure ◽  
Efficient Method ◽  
Convenient Method ◽  
Internal Force ◽  
Calculation Model ◽  
Truss Structure ◽  
The Real ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Tower Crane

This paper made an assumption which considered the structure of tower crane as truss structure and equated the complex spatial structure of tower body under multi-loads to single planar truss structure. The calculation model of internal force of rods was built. The calculation formulas of four types of trellis tower mast configuration commonly used were derived. The result based on the real project given by the calculation formulas agreed with the result given by the finite element software. These explicitly expressed formulas were simple and easy to calculate by hand. An accurate and efficient method to calculate internal force of rods of tower crane was provided.

scholarly journals Evaluation of p-delta effect in structural seismic response

2018 ◽  
Vol 162 ◽  
pp. 04019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sardasht Sardar ◽  
Ako Hama
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Response ◽  
Pushover Analysis ◽  
Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Time History ◽  
Steel Structure ◽  
Nonlinear Static Analysis ◽  
Structural Behavior ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
History Analysis ◽  
Nonlinear Static

Numerous recent studies have assessed the effect of P-Delta on the structures. This paper investigates the effect of P-Delta in seismic response of structures with different heights. For indicating the effect of P-Delta, nonlinear static analysis (pushover analysis) and nonlinear dynamic analysis (Time history analysis) were conducted by using finite element software. The results showing that the P-Delta has a significant impact on the structural behavior mainly on the peak amplitude of building when the height of the structures increased. In addition, comparison has been made between concrete and steel structure.

Finite Element Analysis on Incremental Launching Construction for Steel Box Girder

2013 ◽  
Vol 671-674 ◽  
pp. 974-979
Author(s):  
Jie Dai ◽  
Jin Di ◽  
Feng Jiang Qin ◽  
Min Zhao ◽  
Wen Ru Lu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Internal Force ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Box Girder ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Steel Box Girder ◽  
Maximum Value ◽  
Negative Bending

For steel box girder of cable-stayed bridge, which using incremental launching method, during the launching process, structural system and boundary conditions were changing, structure mechanical behaviors were complex. It was necessary to conduct a comprehensive analysis on internal force and deformation of the whole structure during the launching process. Took a cable-stayed bridge with single tower, double cable planes and steel box girder in China as an example; finite element software MIDAS Civil 2010 was used to establish a model for steel box girder, simulation analysis of the entire incremental launching process was carried out. Variation rules and envelopes of the internal force, stress, deformation and support reaction were obtained. The result showed that: the maximum value of positive bending moment after launching complete was 60% of the maximum value of positive bending moment during the launching process. The maximum value of negative bending moment after launching complete was 78% of the maximum value of negative bending moment during the launching process.

Finite Element Modeling for Health Monitoring and Condition Assessment of Large-Span Steel Roof Unloading Process

2012 ◽  
Vol 166-169 ◽  
pp. 1370-1374
Author(s):  
Ya Xiong Liang ◽  
Xiu Li Wang ◽  
Hai Min Zhong
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Steel Structure ◽  
Internal Force ◽  
Large Span ◽  
Structural Health Assessment ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
On Line ◽  
Steel Roof

The health monitoring and diagnosis of the major engineering structure is increasingly extensive attention from all the community. In particular, for the complex large-span steel roof unloading process, it is important especially. The unloading process will cause the change of structure stiffness include the internal force redistribution. The real-time and on-line monitoring have been applied to Xining stadium of the stress in the process of unloading for the purpose of structural health assessment in the paper, so as to achieve the purpose of the early warning of the problems which may arise in construction process. At the same time, through the comparison of the finite element software ANSYS analogue simulation and the value of the actual, it is obtained for the quality problem of steel structure in the process of unloading.

RESEARCH ON WIND PERFORMANCE AND FIELD EXPERIMENT OF LARGE SCALE COMPLEX SURFACE SPACE TRUSS WITH STEEL PIPE

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiuli Wang ◽  
Yonghong Ran ◽  
Huvue Zhang ◽  
Yanpeng Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Canopy Structure ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Complex Surface ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Internal Force ◽  
Wind Load ◽  
Large Span ◽  
Finite Element Software

The wind-induced performance response of large-span truss curved roofs is extremely complex and changes obviously under wind load. This paper has taken the large-span steel roof of Liu Zhaike highway toll station as an example to analyze by both numerical simulations and field tests of responses of the steel canopy under wind load. In this case, simulated analysis results using finite element software were calibrated and verified by the field test results. In addition, a new method of large structure field testing was proposed which obtained the internal force and displacement of the canopy structure. Moreover, this paper analyzed and determined the actual stress state of the rectangular pipe truss. Finally, the safety condition of the roof was evaluated based on the monitoring data and the simulation of the finite element model. And the analysis methods provides references for similar engineering field tests, as well as guidance for the operation and maintenance for this project.

Structural Design and Analysis of Aluminum Dome for Caofeidian Coal Storage

2016 ◽  
Vol 710 ◽  
pp. 396-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ze Chao Zhang ◽  
Hong Bo Liu ◽  
Xiao Dun Wang ◽  
Xiang Yu Yan ◽  
Jing Hai Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Internal Force ◽  
Structural Deformation ◽  
Mode Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
The Stability

The upper part of Caofeidian coal storage was approximately hemispherical aluminum shell, covered with aluminum alloys plate. The capsule was made of aluminum alloys material, and its span was 125 meters. In the design, according to TEMCOR joint, we used the finite element software MIDAS to build the accurate geometry models and calculation models of aluminum alloys single layer latticed dome structures. By the combination of constant loads, live loads, snow load, wind load, temperature effect and other working conditions, we summarized the consumption of aluminum of the structures, and studied the structural internal force, structural deformation and structural stiffness. In addition, the X and Y two different direction seismic dynamic load was applied to the structure. The structural seismic performance under two kinds of modes were studied through the structure mode analysis of the vibration frequency. The vierendeel dome and single layer dome were controlled by the stability. ANSYS three-dimensional frame element model were set up, and the eigenvalue buckling analysis was carried out. By the geometrical nonlinear finite element method, combining with initial imperfections and material nonlinear, we found out the stability coefficient and the weak parts of the structure.

Study on the Influence of M Value to Internal Force and Deformation for Transverse Bent of High-Piled Wharf

2012 ◽  
Vol 166-169 ◽  
pp. 3189-3192
Author(s):  
Jin Song Gui ◽  
Zhen Guo Li ◽  
Bo Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Systematic Study ◽  
Internal Force ◽  
Current Level ◽  
Inherent Property ◽  
Finite Element Software

As m value is not an inherent property of soil and affected by many factors, limited to the current level of theorey and technology, m value of soil around each pile can not be accurately taken when using “m” method to simulate the pile-soil interaction in engineering. In this paper, finite element software is used for the systematic study on the influence of m value to internal force and deformation for transverse bent of high-piled wharf. By analysis, it is considered that the influence is little and can meet the project accuracy requirements when taking m value through experience.

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