NUMERICAL STUDY ON EFFECT OF PROGRESSIVE FAILURE ON FAILURE MODE OF AN EMBANKMENT

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. I_320-I_328
Author(s):  
Keita ABE ◽  
Susumu NAKAJIMA ◽  
Hirofumi IKEMOTO
Keyword(s):  
Failure Mode ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Progressive Failure

Numerical Study on Progressive Failure of the Marble Plate Based on the Thin-Layer Tri-Node Jointed Element

2011 ◽  
Vol 255-260 ◽  
pp. 1867-1872
Author(s):  
Jing Hua Qi ◽  
Zhen Nan Zhang ◽  
Xiu Run Ge
Keyword(s):  
Crack Propagation ◽  
Thin Layer ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Progressive Failure ◽  
Triangular Element ◽  
Compressive Loads ◽  
Joint Element ◽  
The Common ◽  
Edge Cracks ◽  
Good Agreement

In order to model the mechanical behavior of joints efficiently, a thin-layer tri-node joint element is constructed. The stiffness matrix of the element is derived in the paper. For it shares the common nodes with the original tri-node triangle element, the tri-node joint element can be applied to model the crack propagation without remeshing or mesh adjustment. Another advantage is that the cracked body is meshed without consideration of its geometry integrity and existence of the joints or pre-existed crack in the procedure of mesh generation, and then the triangular element intersected by the crack or joint is automatically transformed into the tri-node joint element to represent pre-existed cracks. These make the numerical simulation of crack propagation highly convenient and efficient. After CZM is chosen to model the crack tip, the mixed- energy simple criterion is used to determine whether the element is intersected by the extended crack or not, the extended crack is located in the model. By modeling the marble plates with two edge cracks subjected to the uniaxial compressive loads, it is shown that the numerical results are in good agreement with the experimental results, which suggests that the present method is valid and feasible in modeling rock crack propagation.

Failure of a linear Voussoir arch: a laboratory and numerical study

1992 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Stimpson ◽  
M. Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Study ◽  
Progressive Failure ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Failure Process ◽  
Physical Models ◽  
Ultimate Load Capacity ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Underground Openings ◽  
Physical Model Tests ◽  
Discrete Crack

The design of underground openings in horizontally layered strata on the basis of classical linear arching theory assumes the ultimate load capacity of the roof is limited by crushing or compressional failure at the centre of the arch or at the abutments. In this study, physical model tests on limestone, granite, and potash beams revealed a progressive failure mechanism dominated by discrete tensile fracturing, a quite different failure process to that assumed by classical theory. Subsequently, discrete crack propagation finite element analysis successfully simulated the failure mechanisms observed in the physical models. Key words : rock mechanics, underground design, roof stability, Voussoir arch, fracture.

scholarly journals Modeling of CFRP strengthened RC beams using the SNSM technique, proposed as an alternative to NSM and EBR techniques

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (54) ◽  
pp. 21-35
Author(s):  
Adel Boulebd ◽  
Ferhoune Noureddine ◽  
Boukhezar Mohcene ◽  
Habib Abdelhak Mesbah
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Failure Mode ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Externally Bonded ◽  
Bending Capacity ◽  
Near Surface Mounted ◽  
Abaqus Software

In this paper, an analytical and numerical study in FEM finite element by the ABAQUS software was conducted. Which aims to study the behaviour of RC beams bending strengthened with SNSM side near surface mounted technique, proposed as a solution to avoid the failure mode by debonding of the strengthening, the disadvantage of the EBR externally bonded reinforced technique, and the failure mode by separation of the concrete cover relative to the NSM near surface mounted technique, by comparing the behaviour of the three techniques, the effect of the quantity of strengthening and confirm the results with the literature. The results of this study show that the numerical and analytical model can predict the behaviour of strengthened RC beams according to the three techniques, a clear improvement of the bending capacity of beams strengthened is noticed. A good preservation of the ductility of SNSM beams with a better failure mode.

scholarly journals Experimental Study and High-Efficiency Simulation of In-Plane Behavior of Composite Frame Slab

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Hao Pan ◽  
Mu-Xuan Tao ◽  
Chuan-Hao Zhao ◽  
Ran Ding ◽  
Li-Yan Xu
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Failure Mode ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Loading Test ◽  
Composite Frame ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Load Displacement

Abstract Experimental and numerical studies were conducted to investigate the in-plane behavior of the steel–concrete composite frame slab under cyclic loads. In the experimental study, an in-plane loading test of a typical composite frame slab was designed by constraining its out-of-plane deformations. The test observations, the load–displacement relationship, and the shear and flexural deformation components were discussed to investigate the in-plane load resistant behavior and the failure mechanism of the slab. The experimental results demonstrated an evident shear cracking concentration behavior and a pinching hysteretic curve associated with a typical shear-tension failure mode of the composite frame slab. In the numerical study, a high-efficiency modeling scheme based on the multiple vertical line element model (MVLEM) and the fiber beam–column element was developed for the test specimen. Comparisons with the experimental results showed that the developed model predicted the overall load–displacement relationship, the relationships associated with the shear and flexural deformation components, and the failure mode with a reasonable level of accuracy.

Failure Analysis of Laminate on Influence of the Hole

2012 ◽  
Vol 450-451 ◽  
pp. 590-593
Author(s):  
Yin Huan Yang
Keyword(s):  
Failure Analysis ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Laminated Composites ◽  
Progressive Failure ◽  
Failure Process ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Progressive Failure Analysis ◽  
Ultimate Failure

Failure process of laminated composites is performed by progressive failure analysis method. A modified form of Hashin’s failure criterion by Shokrieh is used to investigate the failure, where a sudden degradation model is proposed to reduce engineering material constants. The numerical study of laminated composites is implemented in ANSYS Parametric Design Language (APDL). The initiation and propagation of local damage and response of laminated composite structures from initial loading and ultimate failure are predicted. The model has been validated by comparing numerical results with existing experimental results. And then failure analysis of specimen fabricated from M40J/Ag80 on influence of the hole has been performed by the proposed model.

scholarly journals Numerical Study on the Mechanical Properties of Transmission Tower K-Joints under Cyclic Loading

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Jia-xiang Li ◽  
Chao Zhang ◽  
Shu-hong Wang ◽  
Sheng-qiang Yin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Failure Mode ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Hysteretic Behavior ◽  
Hysteresis Curve ◽  
Transmission Tower ◽  
Vibration Load ◽  
Hysteretic Characteristics ◽  
The Moment

During the vibration of a transmission tower, the joints will be subjected to a reciprocating load. To obtain the accurate state of the transmission tower under the load, the mechanical properties of the joints under the vibration load must be considered. In this paper, the mechanical properties of typical K-joints in transmission tower structures are studied by numerical simulation. The failure mode of the K-joint under cyclic loading is also analyzed. The mechanical properties of the K-joint are discussed from the aspects of hysteretic characteristics, stiffness degradation, energy dissipation capacity, and ductility evaluation, and the influencing factors are discussed. The results show that the failure mode of the K-joint is related to the bolt grade and steel strength. When analyzing K-joints, the moment-rotation hysteresis curve should be combined with the realistic parameters of joints to consider the hysteretic behavior of the K-joint. The results provide a theoretical reference for the accurate modeling of transmission towers.

Numerical Analysis and Experimental Study of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composite Joints under Bending Load

2021 ◽  
Vol 1163 ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
Xi Lin Luo ◽  
Jian Hui Wei ◽  
Xue Kang Zhu ◽  
Hong Yin
Keyword(s):  
Failure Mode ◽  
Progressive Failure ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Displacement Curve ◽  
Composite Joints ◽  
Static Load Test ◽  
Bending Load ◽  
Load Displacement

Three dimensional finite element models of composite joints were established to investigate the load-displacement behavior, failure mode of multi-axial tubular joints under bending load, and stress-strain relationship in some key positions. The joints were prepared by plain weave fabric. The effective elastic constants of fabric composite were calculated using meso-mechanics theory. A progressive failure analysis was performed using ABAQUS software to obtain the ultimate strength and failure mode of the sample. In addition, the damage process, failure mode and damage position was further studied. The bending properties of the joints were also presented by quasi-static load test using a three-point bending test device. Results of the ultimate load and damage analyses are compared to experimental data. The accuracy of the method was proved by the consistency of the relation between the load displacement curve trend and the correlation of the damage position and failure pattern.

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