Discussion of Different Methods of Strengthening Masonry Walls with Constructional Column

2012 ◽  
Vol 226-228 ◽  
pp. 1098-1101
Author(s):  
Cheng Wang ◽  
Yong Kun Luo ◽  
Xiao Long Xu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Masonry Wall ◽  
Earthquake Resistance ◽  
Masonry Walls ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Engineering Discipline ◽  
Constructional Column

With the rapid development of economy and the civil engineering discipline, the seismic performance of existing masonry wall can't satisfy the codes and regional seismic requirements. As a result, strengthening the earthquake resistance of it is put on the agenda. Using large-scale finite element software-abaqus, this paper analyzes different methods of strengthening masonry walls by constructional columns. Under the premise of the cross area of the columns used to reinforce is identical, it shows that the wall strengthened by bilateral constructional columns has a better seismic performance than by unilateral constructional column. The ductility coefficient of the former increases 49.4% than the original masonry, while the latter increases 26.3%. The bilateral constructional column could significantly improve the integrity and ductility of the masonry wall, so does the seismic performance. It has engineering sense for the strengthening work.

Mechanical Analysis of the Recycled Concrete Brick Masonry Wall under In-Plane Load

2011 ◽  
Vol 250-253 ◽  
pp. 278-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Song Gu ◽  
Guo Ping Chen ◽  
Shui Wen Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Masonry Wall ◽  
Brick Masonry ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Masonry Walls ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Strength Capacity

The purpose of this paper was to investigate the mechanical behavior and failure mode of recycled concrete brick masonry wall under cycling in-plane load. These models of masonry walls were constructed in the laboratory and experimented under in-plane cycling load. The masonry wall was made of recycled concrete bricks joined by mortar, with gypsum lining on both faces. A simulation based on the experiment was carried out using the finite element software ANSYS. In the proposed FE model, the recycling concrete bricks and joints were modeled separately, allowing for nonlinear deformation characteristics of the two materials. The results of the experiment and the finite element analysis were analyzed and compared. When the stress distributions were taken into consideration in the experiments and solutions of ANSYS, it was observed that the stress concentration occurred on two diagonals of the masonry wall. The destruction process and characteristics of the masonry wall were obtained by the experiments. The results of finite element method matched experimental results very well. The FE software ANSYS can be used in the analysis of recycling concrete brick masonry walls under in-plane cycling load and strength capacity.

Damage Simulation of Masonry Wall Based on the Finite Element Software Abaqus

2014 ◽  
Vol 1008-1009 ◽  
pp. 1367-1370
Author(s):  
Fu Xiao Chen ◽  
Wen Fang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Damage Model ◽  
Masonry Wall ◽  
Masonry Walls ◽  
Simulation Methods ◽  
Failure Characteristics ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Concrete Damage ◽  
Damage Simulation

In this paper, I use the finite element software abaqus to simulate the damage form of masonry walls in the case of force. Advantages and disadvantages of various simulation methods are fully considered. Masonry walls are considered homogeneous isotropic continuum,was built by using integrated model. And I adopt concrete damage model to define material properties. The results showed that the model in this paper well simulated the failure characteristics of the wall.

Research on Thermally Induced Deformation of Reinforcing Plate Based on Finite Element Simulation

2012 ◽  
Vol 197 ◽  
pp. 139-143
Author(s):  
Hua Bai ◽  
Yi Du Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Finite Element Simulation ◽  
Temperature Change ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Reinforcement Structure ◽  
Thermally Induced ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Element Simulation

The change of ambient temperature will cause deformation during the machining process of large-scale aerospace monolithic component. Based on finite element simulation, thermally induced deformation of reinforcing plate is studied in such aspects as reinforcement structure, clamping method and temperature change, and contact function in finite element software is used to simulate the unilateral constraint between workpiece and worktable. The results indicate that reinforcing plate will produce warping deformation due to the change of ambient temperature. Different reinforcement structures and clamping methods have important influence on the deformation positions and degrees, and the deformation is proportional to the temperature change.

scholarly journals Gradient Nonlocal Enhanced Microprestress-Solidification Theory and Its Finite Element Implementation

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teng Tong ◽  
Changqing Du ◽  
Xiaofan Liu ◽  
Siqi Yuan ◽  
Zhao Liu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Deformation Gradient ◽  
Damage Model ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Chain Model ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Order Deformation ◽  
Implicit Solver

Time-dependent responses of cracked concrete structures are complex, due to the intertwined effects between creep, shrinkage, and cracking. There still lacks an effective numerical model to accurately predict their nonlinear long-term deflections. To this end, a computational framework is constructed, of which the aforementioned intertwined effects are properly treated. The model inherits merits of gradient-enhanced damage (GED) model and microprestress-solidification (MPS) theory. By incorporating higher order deformation gradient, the proposed GED-MPS model circumvents damage localization and mesh-sensitive problems encountered in classical continuum damage theory. Moreover, the model reflects creep and shrinkage of concrete with respect to underlying moisture transport and heat transfer. Residing on the Kelvin chain model, rate-type creep formulation works fully compatible with the gradient nonlocal damage model. 1-D illustration of the model reveals that the model could regularize mesh-sensitivity of nonlinear concrete creep affected by cracking. Furthermore, the model depicts long-term deflections and cracking evolutions of simply-supported reinforced concrete beams in an agreed manner. It is noteworthy that the gradient nonlocal enhanced microprestress-solidification theory is implemented in the general finite element software Abaqus/Standard with the implicit solver, which renders the model suitable for large-scale creep-sensitive structures.

Three-Dimensional FEM Simulation of the Ship-Bridge Collision

2013 ◽  
Vol 405-408 ◽  
pp. 3243-3247
Author(s):  
Wei Su ◽  
Ying Sun ◽  
Shi Qing Huang ◽  
Ren Huai Liu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Reference Values ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Fem Simulation ◽  
Structural Safety ◽  
Fem Model ◽  
Finite Element Software

In this paper, the structural safety of the Niuwan Bridge subjected to vessel collision is investigated by the large-scale commercial finite element software ANSYS. A whole FEM model is built and a reasonable analysis and illustration for taking the value of vessel-collision forces is presented. Additionally, under the premise of reasonable simulation of the boundary conditions, the effects of the support abutments, the prestress and the carloads are considered. The analysis results have certain reference values for the anti-collision and reinforcement of bridges.

The Vibration Response Analysis about High-Speed Train’s Braking Wing

2012 ◽  
Vol 226-228 ◽  
pp. 102-105
Author(s):  
Wen Qing Zhu ◽  
Yang Yong Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
High Speed Train ◽  
High Speed Railway ◽  
Emergency Braking ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
High Speed Trains ◽  
Aerodynamic Brake

With the rapid development of high-speed railway in China, the aerodynamic brake is very likely to be an important emergency braking mode of high-speed train in the future. This paper takes aerodynamic braking wing as the object, and uses the finite element software to divide the meshes, then analyses the model influenced by static stress. After simulating the vibratory frequency response of the model in the flow field, it finds that the largest deformation happens in the middle of the upper edge of the wind wing, when the wind speed gets to 500km/h and the load frequency to 4Hz. Some conclusions of this thesis can provide reference for researching the applying the aerodynamic brake in the high-speed trains and laying the foundation for solving the riding and braking safety problems.

Three-Dimensional Seismic Analysis on Reactor Structure

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naibin Jiang ◽  
Feng-gang Zang ◽  
Li-min Zhang ◽  
Chuan-yong Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Seismic Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Earthquake Excitation ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Reactor Structure ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

The seismic analysis on reactor structure was performed with a new generation of finite element software. The amount of freedom degree of the model was more than twenty millions. The typical responses to operational basis earthquake excitation were given. They are larger than those with two-dimensional simplified finite element method, and the reasons of this phenomenon were analyzed. The feasibility of seismic analysis on large-scale three-dimensional finite element model under existing hardware condition was demonstrated, so some technological reserves for dynamic analysis on complicated equipments or systems in nuclear engineering are provided.

scholarly journals Shake Table Response of Unreinforced Masonry and Reinforced Concrete Elements of Special Moment Resisting Frame

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed Azmat Ali Shah ◽  
Junaid Shah Khan ◽  
Syed Muhammad Ali ◽  
Khan Shahzada ◽  
Waqar Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Masonry Wall ◽  
Masonry Walls ◽  
Shake Table ◽  
Base Excitation ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Frame ◽  
Infill Walls ◽  
Concrete Frame ◽  
Moment Resisting

Half-scaled reinforced concrete frame of two storeys and two bays with unreinforced masonry (URM) infill walls was subjected to base excitation on a shake table for seismic performance evaluation. Considering the high seismic hazard Zone IV of Pakistan, reinforcement detailing in the RC frame is provided according to special moment resisting frames (SMFRs) requirement of Building Code of Pakistan Seismic-Provisions (BCP SP-2007). The reinforced concrete frame was infilled with in-plane solid masonry walls in its interior frame, in-plane masonry walls with door and window openings in the exterior frame, out-of-plane solid masonry wall, and masonry wall with door and window openings in its interior frame. For seismic capacity qualification test, the structure was subjected to three runs of unidirectional base excitation with increasing intensity. For system identification, ambient-free vibration tests were performed at different stages of experiment. Seismic performance of brick masonry infill walls in reinforced concrete frame structures was evaluated. During the shake table test, performance of URM infill walls was satisfactory until design ground acceleration was 0.40g with a global drift of 0.23%. The test was continued till 1.24g of base acceleration. This paper presents key findings from the shake table tests, including the qualitative damage observations and quantitative force-displacement, and hysteretic response of the test specimen at different levels of excitation. Experimental results of this test will serve as a benchmark for validation of numerical and analytical models.

scholarly journals A Braked Tail Cover Separation Concept and Simulation of Separation Process

2018 ◽  
Vol 166 ◽  
pp. 02003
Author(s):  
Mei Huang ◽  
Yi Jiang ◽  
Boman Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Rocket Engine ◽  
Separation Process ◽  
Separation Device ◽  
Internal Ballistic ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
New Type

Large-scale missiles are generally catapulted by the ejector. And a tail cover is used to protect the first stage rocket engine. When the missile reaches the predetermined height, the tail cover should be separated timely so that the engine can work properly. In this paper, a braked tail cover separation concept is proposed. And a new type of tail cover separation device is designed according to the concept. Firstly, the forces analysis and the internal ballistic simulation of ejection are conducted before setting working conditions. And then, the finite element software Abaqus is adopted to achieve the simulation of tail cover separation process. Through analyzing the obtained results, it’s concluded that the braked tail cover separation concept is feasible. Moreover, the influence of material changes on the braking effects is also studied.

Finite Element Analysis of Horizontal Reinforcement Ratio's Effect on Seismic Performance of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Block Masonry

2011 ◽  
Vol 413 ◽  
pp. 326-330
Author(s):  
Hui Ge Wu ◽  
Hui Lai Luo ◽  
Jie Gu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Concrete Block ◽  
Reinforcement Ratio ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete ◽  
Shearing Strength ◽  
Aerated Concrete

Non-linear analysis of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) block masonry composite wall with column has been conducted using finite element software ABAQUS. First, the finite element results were verified with laboratory results of full-scale specimens. Effects of horizontal reinforcement ratio on seismic performance were investigated. The analysis indicates that shearing strength of the wall is affected by the openings greatly. Seismic performance is improved with the increase of horizontal reinforcement ratio. The effect of vertical stress on wall without openings is more than that on wall with openings. Bearing capacity of walls without openings has a linear relationship with the horizontal reinforcement ratio. And bearing capacity of walls with openings is related to the place where the reinforcements are installed as well as the horizontal reinforcement ratio.

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