scholarly journals Force Performance Analysis of Pile Behavior of the Lateral Load

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Touré Youssouf ◽  
Tianlai Yu ◽  
Dembélé Abdramane ◽  
Assogba Ogoubi Cyriaque ◽  
Diakité Youssouf
Keyword(s):  
Lateral Displacement ◽  
Lateral Load ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Fe Modeling ◽  
Lateral Loads ◽  
Concentrated Force ◽  
Elastoplastic Behavior ◽  
Concrete Pile ◽  
Concrete Damage ◽  
Arch Bridges

This study was focused on the performance of the pile force at the lateral load of an arched bridge. The effect of the compression of arch bridges creates a large horizontal load. Therefore, it is one of the most important factors in the dimensioning of piles. The study aims to make a comparative study between the results obtained in the field, and those obtained by a 3D model defined as a Finite Element (FE) of a drilled pile, subjected to different lateral loads applied at exact time intervals. Moreover, the study was intended to determine the influence of the lateral load applied to a different pile diameter using the FE model. Thus, the unified FEA software Abaqus™ by Dassault systèmes® carried out various processing procedures, namely soil FE modeling, pile FE modeling, soil-pile interface, Mesh, and boundary conditions, to carry out an effective and predictive piles behavior analysis. Based on the Mohr-Coulomb criterion, the soil is considered to be stratified with elastoplastic behavior, whereas the Reinforcement Concrete Pile (RCP) was assumed to be linear isotropic elastic, integrating the concrete damage plasticity. Since the bridge is an arched bridge, the lateral load induced was applied to the head of the piles through a concentrated force to check the pile strength, for which the displacement, stress and strain were taken into account throughout, along the pile depth. The lateral displacement of the pile shows a deformation of the soil as a function of its depth, with different layers crossed with different lateral loads applied. Thus, from the study comparing the results of the FE measurements with the data measured in the field, added to the statistical analyses are as follows: Decrease of the displacement and stress according to the diameter, taking into account the different diameter. The foundations receive loads of the superstructure to be transmitted to the ground. Thus, the piles are generally used as a carrier transmitting loads on the ground. One of the important factors in the durability of the bridge depends more on the strength of these piles. This makes it necessary to study the reinforced concrete foundations because of their ability to resist loads of the structure, and the vertical and lateral loads applied to the structure. This implies an evaluation of the responses of the RCP according to the different lateral loads.

Load Bearing Capacity Analysis of Squeezed Branch and Plate Pile under Vertical and Lateral Loads

2011 ◽  
Vol 255-260 ◽  
pp. 3110-3113
Author(s):  
Xiao Juan Gao ◽  
Yan Sun
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Lateral Displacement ◽  
Lateral Load ◽  
Lateral Loads ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Load Bearing ◽  
Couple Interaction ◽  
Initial Stress Field ◽  
Concrete Damage ◽  
Couple Method

Considering the initial stress field and concrete damage, no-linearity caused by crack of concrete, non-linear of reinforcement, elastic-plastic of soil around pile, couple interaction between concrete and steel, non-linearity contact of interface between pile and soil, the lateral load bearing capacity of squeezed branch and plate pile under vertical and lateral load is studied with infinite element and finite element couple method. The results indicate that the vertical load decreases the lateral displacement of pile top and increase the pile lateral load bearing capacity at the same time.

Experimental evaluation of the lateral load distribution in the elastic-plastic phase of timber-steel hybrid structures with a novel light timber-steel diaphragm

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. 1965-1976
Author(s):  
Zhong Ma ◽  
Minjuan He ◽  
Renle Ma ◽  
Zheng Li ◽  
Linlin Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Load Distribution ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Lateral Displacement ◽  
Lateral Load ◽  
Lateral Loads ◽  
Distribution Factor ◽  
Elastic Plastic ◽  
Plastic Phase ◽  
Lateral Load Distribution ◽  
Load Distribution Factor

A cyclic loading experiment involving a timber-steel hybrid structure consisting of a steel frame and a novel light timber-steel diaphragm is presented to quantify the flexibility of the diaphragm and its ability to distribute lateral loads in the elastic-plastic phase of the structure. A lateral load-distribution factor was proposed, and its relationship to the ratio of the stiffness of the diaphragm to that of the lateral load-resisting elements was investigated. The diaphragm was classified based on these variables. The results indicated that the failure modes of the structure were associated with the forms of damage experienced by the lateral load-resisting elements, whereas little damage was observed for the diaphragm. The diaphragm exhibited the ability to continuously adjust the distribution of lateral loads to each lateral load-resisting element; accordingly, each lateral load-resisting element had approximately the same shear force, the same lateral stiffness, and the same lateral displacement during the loading process. As the lateral displacement increased, the stiffness ratio and load-distribution factor both gradually increased, and the diaphragm correspondingly changed from semi-rigid to rigid. At times, as the lateral displacement increased, the diaphragm rapidly became rigid, and it was unnecessarily rigid during the initial loading phase when the in-plane stiffness reached a certain threshold.

scholarly journals Shear Performance Assessment of Timber Log-House Walls under In-Plane Lateral Loads via Numerical and Analytical Modelling

Buildings ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Sciomenta ◽  
Chiara Bedon ◽  
Massimo Fragiacomo ◽  
Angelo Luongo
Keyword(s):  
Lateral Displacement ◽  
Joint Stiffness ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Static Friction ◽  
Elastic Stiffness ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Construction Technology ◽  
Lateral Loads ◽  
Parametric Analyses

Log-house is an ancient construction technology based on the superposition of linear timber logs, connected to the orthogonal walls by a system of carvings, notches and corner joints. Due to the fact that this solution is widely used in constructions located in seismic or windy areas, the in-plane behaviour of walls represents an attractive research topic. In this paper, major outcomes of a Finite-Element (FE) numerical investigation carried out on single corner joints currently in use for log-house buildings are discussed under different loading conditions (i.e., in-plane lateral and vertical compressive loads), including parametric analyses to capture the key aspects of their typical structural response. Careful consideration is paid for the elastic stiffness of such joints, being of primary interest for design purposed. At the same time, a linear analytical formulation is presented, with the aim of providing a simple but useful tool in support of design, and especially to estimate the maximum lateral displacement/resistance for a given log-house wall when subjected to in-plane lateral forces. There, the intrinsic mechanical features of corner joints and related aspects are properly considered (i.e., static friction phenomena, as well as the presence of small gaps, etc.). The analytical model, in addition, takes advantage of the numerically predicted joint stiffness values, being dependent on several parameters. As shown, rather good agreement is obtained between the FE model output, the analytical predictions and past reference experimental/numerical results available in the literature for full-scale log-house walls under in-plane lateral loads, hence suggesting the potential of the proposed approach. In conclusion, possible Force-Preload-Displacement (FPD) charts are presented, to act as simplified tools for preliminary design considerations.

Lateral spreading near deep foundations and influence of soil permeability

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (6) ◽  
pp. 846-861 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liangcai He ◽  
Jose Ramirez ◽  
Jinchi Lu ◽  
Liang Tang ◽  
Ahmed Elgamal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Lateral Displacement ◽  
Free Field ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Lateral Load ◽  
Lateral Spreading ◽  
Excess Pore Pressure ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Soil Permeability ◽  
Head Displacement

A three-dimensional finite element (FE) model is calibrated based on a large-scale (1g) shake-table experiment. In this experiment, single piles were subjected to liquefaction-induced lateral spreading. The testing configuration, experimental results, and FE framework are presented and discussed. The presence of piles in this fully saturated ground model caused a significant reduction in the extent of accumulated lateral soil deformation. In this regard, high shear strains, additional to those in the free field, occur as the soil moves around the piles in the downslope direction. The associated shear-induced tendency for dilation increases the effective confinement, and reduces the resulting downslope deformations. As such, an FE parametric study is undertaken to investigate the effect of soil permeability on this observed liquefaction-induced lateral response. As the prescribed soil permeability increased (in the silt–sand range), higher levels of ground lateral deformation occured, albeit with a lower pile head displacement and lateral load. Eventually, high permeability (in the gravels range) precluded the accumulation of significant excess pore pressure, with low levels of both soil and pile lateral displacement. On this basis, permeability is highlighted as a critical potentially primary parameter in dictating the effects of liquefaction-induced lateral load on embedded foundation systems.

scholarly journals Evolution of knowledge on meniscal biomechanics: a 40 year perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Mohamadi ◽  
Kaveh Momenzadeh ◽  
Aidin Masoudi ◽  
Kempland C. Walley ◽  
Kenny Ierardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Future Research ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Cruciate Ligaments ◽  
Fe Modeling ◽  
Meniscal Tears ◽  
Medical Subject Headings ◽  
Model Studies ◽  
The Past ◽  
Mesh Terms ◽  
Kinematic Studies

Abstract Background Knowledge regarding the biomechanics of the meniscus has grown exponentially throughout the last four decades. Numerous studies have helped develop this knowledge, but these studies have varied widely in their approach to analyzing the meniscus. As one of the subcategories of mechanical phenomena Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms, mechanical stress was introduced in 1973. This study aims to provide an up-to-date chronological overview and highlights the evolutionary comprehension and understanding of meniscus biomechanics over the past forty years. Methods A literature review was conducted in April 2021 through PubMed. As a result, fifty-seven papers were chosen for this narrative review and divided into categories; Cadaveric, Finite element (FE) modeling, and Kinematic studies. Results Investigations in the 1970s and 1980s focused primarily on cadaveric biomechanics. These studies have generated the fundamental knowledge basis for the emergence of FE model studies in the 1990s. As FE model studies started to show comparable results to the gold standard cadaveric models in the 2000s, the need for understanding changes in tissue stress during various movements triggered the start of cadaveric and FE model studies on kinematics. Conclusion This study focuses on a chronological examination of studies on meniscus biomechanics in order to introduce concepts, theories, methods, and developments achieved over the past 40 years and also to identify the likely direction for future research. The biomechanics of intact meniscus and various types of meniscal tears has been broadly studied. Nevertheless, the biomechanics of meniscal tears, meniscectomy, or repairs in the knee with other concurrent problems such as torn cruciate ligaments or genu-valgum or genu-varum have not been extensively studied.

Multidirection Validation of a Finite Element 50th Percentile Male Hybrid III Anthropomorphic Test Device for Spaceflight Applications

2019 ◽  
Vol 141 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Derek A. Jones ◽  
James P. Gaewsky ◽  
Mona Saffarzadeh ◽  
Jacob B. Putnam ◽  
Ashley A. Weaver ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Fe Modeling ◽  
Test Device ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Hybrid Iii ◽  
Physical Tests ◽  
Quantitative Results ◽  
Male Hybrid

The use of anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs) for calculating injury risk of occupants in spaceflight scenarios is crucial for ensuring the safety of crewmembers. Finite element (FE) modeling of ATDs reduces cost and time in the design process. The objective of this study was to validate a Hybrid III ATD FE model using a multidirection test matrix for future spaceflight configurations. Twenty-five Hybrid III physical tests were simulated using a 50th percentile male Hybrid III FE model. The sled acceleration pulses were approximately half-sine shaped, and can be described as a combination of peak acceleration and time to reach peak (rise time). The range of peak accelerations was 10–20 G, and the rise times were 30–110 ms. Test directions were frontal (−GX), rear (GX), vertical (GZ), and lateral (GY). Simulation responses were compared to physical tests using the correlation and analysis (CORA) method. Correlations were very good to excellent and the order of best average response by direction was −GX (0.916±0.054), GZ (0.841±0.117), GX (0.792±0.145), and finally GY (0.775±0.078). Qualitative and quantitative results demonstrated the model replicated the physical ATD well and can be used for future spaceflight configuration modeling and simulation.

scholarly journals Lateral Response of a Single Pile under Combined Axial and Lateral Cyclic Loading in Sandy Soil

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muqdad Abdallah Kahribt ◽  
Jasim M. Abbas
Keyword(s):  
Lateral Displacement ◽  
Slenderness Ratio ◽  
Offshore Structures ◽  
Lateral Loading ◽  
Loading Conditions ◽  
Lateral Loads ◽  
Dense Sand ◽  
Lateral Response ◽  
Loading System ◽  
Vertical Displacements

According to practical situation, there have been limited investigations on the response of piles subjected to combined loadings especially when subjected to cyclic lateral loads. Those few studies led to contradictory results with regard to the effects of vertical loads on the lateral response of piles. Therefore, a series of experimental investigation into piles in dense sand subjected to combination of static vertical and cyclic lateral loading were conducted with instrumented model piles. The effect of the slenderness ratio (L/D) was also considered in this study (i.e. L/D= 25 and 40). In addition, a variety of two-way cyclic lateral loading conditions were applied to model piles using a mechanical loading system. One hundred cycles were used in each test to represent environmental loading such as offshore structures. It was found that under combined vertical and cyclic lateral loads the lateral displacement of piles decreased with an increase in vertical load whereas it causes large vertical displacements at all slenderness ratios. In addition, for all loading conditions the lateral, vertical (settlement and upward) displacements and bending moments increased as either the magnitude of cyclic load or the number of cycles increases. 

scholarly journals Seismic Performance of Bracing, Diagrid and Outrigger System

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 32-36
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Tall Buildings ◽  
Lateral Load ◽  
Lateral Loads ◽  
Steel Buildings ◽  
Efficient System ◽  
Effective System ◽  
Tension And Compression ◽  
Lateral Bracing ◽  
Bracing System

In this paper bracing, diagrid and outrigger system have been analyzed for comparing the seismic performance of multistorey buildings. Bracing system is a very efficient system which can be used as a lateral load resisting system in concrete and steel buildings, in this system lateral loads are transferred through lateral bracing by undergoing in tension and compression .diagrid is another effective and efficient system that can be used as lateral load resisting system in steel and concrete tall buildings, in this system lateral loads are transferred by inclined members of the building. Another very effective system which commonly used for resisting lateral loads in concrete and steel high rise building is outrigger system, in this system lateral loads will be resisted by outrigger belt truss and core shear wall. Location and number of outrigger and type of bracing is very important which needs to be optimized in this system. In this paper comparison of bracing, diagrid and outrigger system have been studied on a 24 storey by using a standard package of ETABS 2017.

scholarly journals Comparative Evaluation of Concentric Bracing Systems for Lateral Loads on Medium Rise Steel Building Structures

2020 ◽  
pp. 124-130
Author(s):  
Sisaynew Tesfaw Admassu
Keyword(s):  
Lateral Displacement ◽  
Level Structure ◽  
Lateral Load ◽  
Frame Structure ◽  
Lateral Stiffness ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Steel Buildings ◽  
Lateral Strength ◽  
Strength And Stiffness ◽  
Bracing System

To resistance, the lateral load from wind or an earthquake is that the reason for the evolution of varied structural systems. Because, when a medium or any multi-level structure is exposed to horizontal or torsional deflections under the action of seismic burdens. Lateral stiffness is a major consideration in the design of the buildings. In addition to this, many existing steel buildings and reinforced concrete buildings for which the weak lateral stiffness is the main problem; should be retrofitted to conquer the insufficiencies to resist the lateral loading. Lateral load resisting systems are structural elements providing basic lateral strength and stiffness, without which the structure would be laterally unstable. The unstable nature of the structure is solved by the fitting arrangement of bracings systems. A bracing system is that forms an integral part of the frame. Thus, such a structure has to be analyzed before arriving at the best type or effective arrangement of bracing. Bracing is a highly effective strategy of resisting lateral forces in a frame structure. In this document, a ten-story building with incorporated bracing systems is analysed using ETABS 2016 analysis software as per Eurocode and Ethiopian Building Code Standards (EBCS). Then, the lateral displacement is evaluated under each of the bracing types.

scholarly journals Finite-Element Simulation on NPGCS Precast Shear Wall Spatial Structure Model

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongyue Wu ◽  
Shuting Liang ◽  
Mengying Shen ◽  
Zhengxing Guo ◽  
Xiaojun Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Simulation ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Spatial Model ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Shear Wall ◽  
Lateral Loads ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Precast Shear Wall ◽  
Concrete Damage

Seismic performance is basically required in precast shear wall. This study focuses on evaluation and improvement on precast shear wall seismic performance. By carrying out the finite-element simulation on a precast shear wall spatial model with new connector from a practical high-rise precast residential building, which was named as NPGCS and experimentally tested by low-cyclic reversed lateral loads in early studies, the performance results including strengths, stiffness, stress, and concrete damage ratio distributions were obtained, and the reliability of NPGCS spatial model was verified. According to the testing results, the finite-element simulation for the NPGCS spatial model is reliable and relatively accurate, especially for applying contact and beam elements into numerical analysis of precast interfaces and dowel shear actions, respectively. The strengths, stiffness, stress, and concrete damage ratio distributions from the simulation also supported the experimental results and conclusions.

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