Finite Element Analysis of Anti-Seismic Performance of Flange Connection in Circular-Pipe Tower Structures

2014 ◽  
Vol 578-579 ◽  
pp. 49-52
Author(s):  
Zhi Rong Shen ◽  
Can Zhang ◽  
Pan Xi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Stress Ratio ◽  
Steel Pipe ◽  
Seismic Zone ◽  
Compression Stress ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Flange Connection

For tower structures located in high-intensity seismic zone, despite the importance of anti-seismic performance in flange connection, far less attention has been given to it. Based on finite element analysis results carried by ANSYS software, under pressure and moment, influence of stiffener height and axial compression stress ratio of steel pipe on the anti-seismic performance of flange connection was studied. The main results shows that lower axial compression stress ratio of steel pipe or higher stiffener height would improve the anti-seismic performance of flange connection. And closer flange connection from the end restraint would lead to better anti-seismic performance.

Finite Element Analysis of the Precast Shear Walls

2013 ◽  
Vol 275-277 ◽  
pp. 1276-1280
Author(s):  
Yun Lin Liu ◽  
Wan Yun Yin ◽  
Ru Ling ◽  
Ke Wei Ding ◽  
Ren Cai Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Compression Ratio ◽  
Shear Wall ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Axial Compression Ratio ◽  
Precast Shear Wall ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis

To reduce the construction cost of the domestic promotion of the new prefabricated concrete shear wall structure system which is promoted in our country. To analyze the factors which can affect the load-carrying capacity and seismic performance of shear wall, including the axial compression ratio, the concrete strength, the reinforcement ratio and some other factors. Among all these factors, the axial compression ratio is the main factor influencing the seismic performance and the section ductility [1]. This paper adopts the ANSYS finite element analysis program, operating a nonlinear analysis on the performance of the precast shear wall when it is with one-way loading, studying the axial compression ratio's effect on the bearing capacity and deformability of the precast shear wall. According to the finite element analysis, when the axial compression ratio is between 0.2 to 0.4 and as it rises, the specimen's bearing capacity and stiffness will increases while deformability and ductility will decrease. Through the finite element analysis, we can provide reliable theory basis for the performance of the precast shear wall when it is with one-way loading.

With Different Axial Compression, the Finite Element Analysis of Concrete Frame Column that Reinforced by Assemble Inclined Web Steel Truss

2014 ◽  
Vol 1079-1080 ◽  
pp. 177-182
Author(s):  
Shao Wu Zhang ◽  
Ying Chuan Chen ◽  
Geng Biao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Hysteresis Curve ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Concrete Frame ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Steel Truss

In order to study the performance of concrete frame columns that reinforcedby assembleinclined web steel truss, with the same reciprocatinghorizontal displacement and different axialcompression.It canbe calculate the mechanical behavior of concrete frame columns and reinforced columns by using the finite element analysis software ABAQUS. Simulation analysis shows that the bearing capacity ofreinforced columnshas greatly increased andpresented a full hysteresis curve. The result shows that the reinforcement method of assemble inclined web steel truss can greatly improve the bearing capacity and ductility of the concrete frame column, and the axial compression is larger, the better the reinforcement effect.

Evaluation of Stiffness and Stress of External Fixators with Curved Acrylic Connecting Bars

2000 ◽  
Vol 13 (02) ◽  
pp. 65-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Shahar
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
External Fixator ◽  
External Fixators ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Lateral Bending ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis

SummaryThe use of acrylic connecting bars in external fixators has become widespread in veterinary orthopaedics. One of the main advantages of an acrylic connecting bar is the ability to contour it into a curved shape. This allows the surgeon to place the transcortical pins according to safety and convenience considerations, without being bound by the requirement of the standard stainless steel connecting bar, that all transcortical pins be in the same plane.The purpose of this study was to evaluate the stiffness of unilateral and bilateral medium-sized external fixator frames with different curvatures of acrylic connecting bars. Finite element analysis was used to model the various frames and obtain their stiffness under four types of load: Axial compression, four-point medio-lateral bending, fourpoint antero-posterior bending and torsion. The analysis also provided the maximal pin stresses occurring in each frame for each loading condition.Based on the results of this study, curvatures of acrylic connecting bars of up to a maximal angular difference between pins of 25° will result in very similar stiffness and maximal pin stresses to those of the equivalent, uniplanar stainless steel system. In both unilateral and bilateral systems the stiffness decreases slightly as angulation increases for axial compression and medio-lateral bending, increases slightly for torsion and increases substantially for antero-posterior bending.External fixator systems with curved acrylic connecting bars are commonly used in veterinary orthopaedics. This paper evaluates the biomechanical performance of such systems by applying the finite element analysis method. It shows that external fixators with curved acrylic connecting bars exhibit stiffness and maximal pin stresses which are similar to those of the standard stainless steel system.

Experimental and finite element study on the single-layer reticulated composite joints

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 2174-2187
Author(s):  
Liang Zheng ◽  
Cheng Qin ◽  
Hong Guo ◽  
Dapeng Zhang ◽  
Mingtan Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
Wall Thickness ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Steel Pipe ◽  
Cover Plate ◽  
Element Analysis

In this article, a new type of reticulated joint, named the steel–concrete composite reticulated shell joint, is proposed. The proposed reticulated shell joint consists of an inner circular steel pipe, an outer circular steel pipe, a steel cover plate, and internal concrete. Five test specimens were tested under axial compression. The variable study included the wall thickness of the inner and outer circular steel pipes and the radius of the inner circular steel pipe. The test specimens exhibited a high bearing capacity and good plastic deformation ability under axial compression. The test results show that the wall thickness of the outer circular steel pipe and the radius of the inner circular steel pipe have a great influence on the bearing capacity of the steel–concrete composite reticulated shell joint, while the wall thickness of the inner circular steel pipe has little influence on the bearing capacity of the steel–concrete composite reticulated shell joint. Based on the test of the steel–concrete composite reticulated shell joints under axial load, the three-dimensional nonlinear finite element model was used to analyze the mechanical properties of the steel–concrete composite reticulated shell joints under axial compression. The results of the finite element analysis showed good agreement with the experimental results. The formula for calculating the bearing capacity of the joint is derived. By comparing with the experimental results, the calculated results are basically consistent with the experimental results.

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