scholarly journals Deep Foundation Numerical Analysis Using Modified Compression Modulus

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-86
Author(s):  
Hussein Yousif Aziz ◽  
Jianlin Ma
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Empirical Equation ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Compression Modulus ◽  
Hyperbolic Model ◽  
Statistical Regression ◽  
Pile Groups ◽  
Deep Foundation ◽  
Plaxis 3D

This paper is a study on the behavior and prediction of settlement values of bridge pile foundations due to con-struction loads. Field test results show new field technique using the single point of account settlement meter to estimate the thickness of compressed layer in the deep soft soils which is considered as a difficult task in the field. The settlement is predicted using hyperbolic model and statistical regression. The statistical models indicate that the structure would re-main safe for a long period of time, and the field measurements are compared with the hyperbolic model results and those predicted by the statistical regression. The finite element Plaxis 3D Foundation program is used in the analysis with a new empirical equation to modify the input parameters represented by the soil compression modulus. The foundation soils are modeled with the Mohr-Coulomb plasticity material model. The piles are represented with pile elements, between the pile and the surrounding soil, interface elements are automatically generated by the program. In the analysis, the effects due to soil stiffness, pile length and pile spacing are considered. The calculated results for the simulation of the pile installation sequence are compared with the measured results obtained from the field monitoring. The results of the numerical analy-sis using the proposed empirical equation provide insight to the settlement analysis of pile groups in soft clayey soils and the finite element Plaxis 3D program can be a useful tool for numerical analysis. In this paper, the numerical analysis cal-culations are modified using a new empirical equation to calculate the compression modulus from those obtained from the test which modify the results of the settlement and thus become close to the reality. Finally, the numerical finite element analysis produced logical and conservative results as compared to the statistically derived equations and those calculated by hyperbolic model analysis. This scenario can be applied to the similar problems in the theoretical applications of bridge foundations.

Upon Impact Numerical Modeling of Foam Materials

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-202
Author(s):  
Vasile Nastasescu ◽  
Silvia Marzavan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Modeling ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Numerical Methods ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
General Character ◽  
Foam Material ◽  
Various Boundary Conditions ◽  
Specific Behaviour

The paper presents some theoretical and practical issues, particularly useful to users of numerical methods, especially finite element method for the behaviour modelling of the foam materials. Given the characteristics of specific behaviour of the foam materials, the requirement which has to be taken into consideration is the compression, inclusive impact with bodies more rigid then a foam material, when this is used alone or in combination with other materials in the form of composite laminated with various boundary conditions. The results and conclusions presented in this paper are the results of our investigations in the field and relates to the use of LS-Dyna program, but many observations, findings and conclusions, have a general character, valid for use of any numerical analysis by FEM programs.

scholarly journals Development of Simulation Based p-Multipliers for Laterally Loaded Pile Groups in Granular Soil Using 3D Nonlinear Finite Element Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Muhammad Bilal Adeel ◽  
Muhammad Asad Jan ◽  
Muhammad Aaqib ◽  
Duhee Park
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
American Petroleum Institute ◽  
Winkler Foundation ◽  
Group Effect ◽  
Pile Groups ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Laterally Loaded Pile ◽  
Laterally Loaded

The behavior of laterally loaded pile groups is usually accessed by beam-on-nonlinear-Winkler-foundation (BNWF) approach employing various forms of empirically derived p-y curves and p-multipliers. Averaged p-multiplier for a particular pile group is termed as the group effect parameter. In practice, the p-y curve presented by the American Petroleum Institute (API) is most often utilized for piles in granular soils, although its shortcomings are recognized. In this study, we performed 3D finite element analysis to develop p-multipliers and group effect parameters for 3 × 3 to 5 × 5 vertically squared pile groups. The effect of the ratio of spacing to pile diameter (S/D), number of group piles, varying friction angle (φ), and pile fixity conditions on p-multipliers and group effect parameters are evaluated and quantified. Based on the simulation outcomes, a new functional form to calculate p-multipliers is proposed for pile groups. Extensive comparisons with the experimental measurements reveal that the calculated p-multipliers and group effect parameters are within the recorded range. Comparisons with two design guidelines which do not account for the pile fixity condition demonstrate that they overestimate the p-multipliers for fixed-head condition.

Design of flexure revolute joint based on compliance and stiffness ellipsoids

2021 ◽  
pp. 095441002110169
Author(s):  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Hong-wei Guo ◽  
Juan Wu ◽  
Zi-ming Kou ◽  
Anders Eriksson
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Analyses ◽  
Rotational Stiffness ◽  
Rotational Angle ◽  
Parameterized Model ◽  
Flexure Joints ◽  
Translational Stiffness

In view of the problems of low accuracy, small rotational angle, and large impact caused by flexure joints during the deployment process, an integrated flexure revolute (FR) joint for folding mechanisms was designed. The design was based on the method of compliance and stiffness ellipsoids, using a compliant dyad building block as its flexible unit. Using the single-point synthesis method, the parameterized model of the flexible unit was established to achieve a reasonable allocation of flexibility in different directions. Based on the single-parameter error analysis, two error models were established to evaluate the designed flexure joint. The rotational stiffness, the translational stiffness, and the maximum rotational angle of the joints were analyzed by nonlinear finite element analyses. The rotational angle of one joint can reach 25.5° in one direction. The rotational angle of the series FR joint can achieve 50° in one direction. Experiments on single and series flexure joints were carried out to verify the correctness of the design and analysis of the flexure joint.

Stress Analysis of Cement Concrete Pavement under Overweight Loads

2012 ◽  
Vol 446-449 ◽  
pp. 949-953
Author(s):  
Ya Ni Lu ◽  
Tao Li Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Concrete Pavement ◽  
The Other ◽  
Tension Stress ◽  
Statistical Regression ◽  
Cement Concrete ◽  
Cement Concrete Pavement

Special load has produced serious damage to the concrete pavement because of the great gross weight and heavy axle load, but the present specification has not mentioned this kind of load. On this occasion, Several conditions of critical load are identified through ANSYS finite element model analysis and the formula through statistical regression analysis to the bottom maximum tension stress is drawn up. Which can not only guide the concrete pavement design under the special load but also the result may be referred by the other kinds of engineering.

Nonlinear Numerical Analysis of SRC Frame Middle Joints

2013 ◽  
Vol 376 ◽  
pp. 231-235
Author(s):  
Cheng Li ◽  
Yun Zou ◽  
Jie Kong ◽  
Zhi Wei Wan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Axial Load ◽  
Load Ratio ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Steel Ratio ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Axial Load Ratio ◽  
Hysteretic Performance

Nonlinear numerical analysis for the force performance of frame middle joint is processed in this paper with the finite element software of ABAQUS. Compared with experimental results, numerical analysis results are found to be reasonable. Then the influence of factors such as shaped steel ratio and axial-load ratio are contrastively analyzed. The results show that shaped steel ratio has a greater influence on the bearing capacity and hysteretic performance of the structure, but the axial-load ratio has less influence.

Finite Element Analysis and Investigation of Double-Row Piles Supporting Structure

2013 ◽  
Vol 838-841 ◽  
pp. 779-785
Author(s):  
Liang Gu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Maximum Shear Stress ◽  
Horizontal Displacement ◽  
Deep Foundation ◽  
Foundation Pit ◽  
Double Row ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Supporting Structure

The double-row piles supporting structure is a new type of supporting and protecting for deep foundation excavation. It is widely used to in design of deep foundation pit. Now how to simply and effectively design the structure of double-row piles is in a research and discuss stage. Using the Midas GTS finite element method, the displacement and stress distribution of double-row piles in the different stages of excavation are obtained, and the horizontal displacement and stress distribution of double-row piles in the different stages of excavation are calculated. The results of Midas GTS finite element analysis as follows: (1) after the excavation of foundation pit, the horizontal displacement of pile-top is maximum. The horizontal displacement decreases gradually with depth increases. And the displacement of front row piles is larger than that of back row piles; (2) the maximum shear stress is at the distance 5m to the foundation basement. The higher bending moment at the pile-top and the distance 10m to the foundation basement are consistent with the actual monitoring date. (3) the results of finite element analysis is close to the Richard software and actual monitoring data. It is show that using the finite element analysis to analyze the double-row piles supporting structure with is veritable and credible.

Simulation of Excavation Process for Deep Foundation Pit Base on Nonlinear Finite Element Theory

2015 ◽  
Vol 744-746 ◽  
pp. 579-583
Author(s):  
Hui Min Wang ◽  
Zhen Jian Ji ◽  
Liang Cao ◽  
Ji Yao ◽  
Shan Guang Qian
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Safety Evaluation ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element ◽  
Distribution Law ◽  
Deep Foundation ◽  
Foundation Pit ◽  
Simulation Research ◽  
Deep Foundation Pit ◽  
Excavation Process ◽  
Element Theory

Deep Pit is the main content of modern urban geotechnical engineering. In this paper, based on a deep foundation pit engineering as an example, based on the nonlinear finite element theory, conduct a numerical simulation research for foundation pit excavation process. Obtained the distribution law of pit deformation, stress distribution and the supporting structure of the internal forces, under the various processes. These provide a theoretical basis for safety evaluation of foundation pit engineering.

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