Experimental Study on the Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Partially Overlapped CHS-to-SHS Welded N-Joints

2011 ◽  
Vol 368-373 ◽  
pp. 473-477
Author(s):  
Xing Ping Shu ◽  
Zhi Shen Yuan ◽  
Zheng Rong Zhu ◽  
Yao Yao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Failure Mode ◽  
Side Wall ◽  
Axial Loading ◽  
Ultimate Bearing Capacity ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Hollow Section ◽  
Circular Hollow Section

This paper presents the experimental and numerical results of the ultimate bearing capacity of partially overlapped tubular N-joints, which have circular hollow section (CHS) brace members welded to a square hollow section (SHS) chord member. Two partially overlapped N-joints were tested to failure under overlapping brace axial loading and chord axial loading. The failure mode of specimen N1 was the overlapping brace local bucking, and the failure mode of specimen N2 was the chord face plastification with chord side wall buckling. Meanwhile, weld fracture occurred on both specimens. Then, making use of finite element package program ANSYS, in which twenty nodes solid element was employed and the weld was simulated, elastic-plastic large deflection finite element analysis of the experimental joints was conducted. The experimental data were compared with the results acquired by finite element analysis and it was proved that ANSYS is feasible to simulate the connecting weld and analyze the static behavior of partially overlapped CHS-to-SHS welded N-joints.

Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Stiffened T-Shaped Thin-Walled Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Composite Columns

2012 ◽  
Vol 193-194 ◽  
pp. 1461-1464
Author(s):  
Bai Shou Li ◽  
Ai Hua Jin
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Steel Tube ◽  
Ultimate Bearing Capacity ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Concrete Filled Steel Tube ◽  
Composite Columns ◽  
Short Columns ◽  
Thin Walled

Based on the characteristics of the special-shaped concrete-filled steel tubes and consideration of material nonlinearity of constitutive relation, stimulation of 6 T-shaped thin-walled ribbed and un-ribbed concrete-filled steel tube short columns is implemented, as well as comparable analysis of stress, strain, displacement and bearing capacity, through the finite element analysis software ANSYS. The result indicates that the rib can effectively improve the ductility, delaying the buckling occurs, which enhances the core concrete confinement effect, so as the stimulated ultimate bearing capacity which is greater than nominal ultimate bearing capacity.

Numerical study of ultimate bearing capacity of rectangular footing on layered sand

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (101) ◽  
pp. 15-26
Author(s):  
V. Panwar ◽  
R.K. Dutta
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Friction Angle ◽  
Ultimate Bearing Capacity ◽  
Loose Sand ◽  
Sand Layer ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Dense Sand

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the ultimate bearing capacity of the rectangular footing resting over layered sand using finite element method. Design/methodology/approach: Finite element analysis was used to investigate the dimensionless ultimate bearing capacity of the rectangular footing resting on a limited thickness of upper dense sand layer overlying limitless thickness of lower loose sand layer. The friction angle of the upper dense sand layer was varied from 41° to 46° whereas for the lower loose sand layer it was varied from 31° to 36°. Findings: The results reveal that the dimensionless ultimate bearing capacity was found to increase up to an H/W ratio of about 1.75 beyond which the increase was marginal. The results further reveal that the dimensionless ultimate bearing capacity was the maximum for the upper dense and lower loose sand friction angles of 46° and 36°, while it was the lowest for the upper dense and lower loose sands corresponding to the friction angle of 41° and 31°. For H/W = 0.5 and 2, the dimensionless bearing capacity decreases with the increase in the L/W ratio from 0.5 to 6 beyond which the dimensionless ultimate bearing capacity remains constant for all combinations of parameters. The results were presented in nondimensional manner and compared with the previous studies available in literature. Research limitations/implications: The analysis is performed using a ABAQUS 2017 software. The limitation of this study is that only finite element analysis is performed without conducting any experiments in the laboratory. Further the study is conducted only for the vertical loading. Practical implications: This proposed numerical study can be used to predict the ultimate bearing capacity of the rectangular footing resting on layered sand. Originality/value: The present study gives idea about the ultimate bearing capacity of rectangular footing when placed on layered sand (dense sand over loose sand) as well as the effect of thickness of top dense sand layer on the ultimate bearing capacity. The findings could be used to calculate the ultimate bearing capacity of the rectangular footing on layered sand.

Simulation and Analysis for Externally Prestressed Concrete Bridge Based on ANSYS

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 1737-1742 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ke Chen ◽  
Jian Yong Song ◽  
Shuo Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Prestressed Concrete ◽  
Local Stress ◽  
Ultimate Bearing Capacity ◽  
Concrete Bridge ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Bridge Model ◽  
Prestressed Concrete Bridge

The externally prestressed bridge finite element analysis module redeveloped based on ANSYS software is introduced，realizing finite element analysis method for externally prestressed concrete bridge. It is able to build the externally prestressed bridge finite element model, combined with Solid65 and Solid45 simulated concrete, and Link8 or Link10 simulated prestressed tendon. It is also able to bring material and geometric nonlinear effects into the analysis, for analyzing ultimate bearing capacity and local stress characterization of the externally prestressed structure. A bridge model is generated as an example for verifying the application of the module. Based on it, the model then is equipped with different allocation arrangements of internal and external tendons to analyze the mechanical characteristics of externally prestressed concrete bridge. Research is conducted for the effect on ultimate bearing capacity by allocation arrangement of tendons, and providing design suggestion and theoretic basis.

EXAMINATION ON ULTIMATE BEARING CAPACITY OF FOOTING BY REGID PLASTIC FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

2013 ◽  
Vol 78 (686) ◽  
pp. 763-770
Author(s):  
Kazuhiro KANEDA ◽  
Satoru OHTSUKA ◽  
Yoshimasa SHIGENO ◽  
Masamichi AOKI ◽  
Junji HAMADA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Ultimate Bearing Capacity ◽  
Element Analysis

Study of Failure Modes of Suction Anchors

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiyi Zhang ◽  
Sheng Dong
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Failure Mode ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Limit Equilibrium ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Ultimate Bearing Capacity ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Limit Equilibrium State

Suction foundations are widely used in deep sea and their ultimate bearing capacity which is closely related with failure modes of suction anchor at limit equilibrium state is a key technology in offshore engineering practice. Based on Coulomb friction theory, an exact finite element model is presented in this paper. On the basis of this FEM model, by use of the finite element analysis software ABAQUS, the effect of mooring point and aspect ratio of a suction anchor on the ultimate bearing capacity and its stability are researched in detail. The results show that the ultimate bearing capacity and stability of the suction anchor are affected vastly by the position of mooring point, and the variation of mooring point on the suction anchor can lead to different failure modes. Simultaneously, the results also shows that tilted rotation of the soil along the direction of the mooring force will occur when the mooring point is near the top of the suction anchor, and the soil near the bottom of the fixed anchor rotates around the center of a circle, so the failure mode is called forward-tilted rotation in this paper; A general translation slip of the soil in front of the anchor along the direction of the mooring force will occur when mooring point is below midpoint of suction anchor, so the failure mode is called the translation slip failure mode in this paper. Anticlockwise tilted rotation of the soil along the direction of mooting force will occur when the mooring point is near the bottom of the anchor, and the soil at the top of the anchor rotates around the center of a circle, so the failure mode is called backward-tilted rotation in this paper.

Finite Element Analysis for Unstiffened Overlapped CHS K-Joints Welded in Different Ways

2012 ◽  
Vol 446-449 ◽  
pp. 533-536
Author(s):  
Xiu Li Wang ◽  
Peng Chen ◽  
Wen Wei Yang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Ultimate Bearing Capacity ◽  
Ultimate Capacity ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Element Method

In this paper，the ultimate bearing capacity of unstifened overlapped CHS K-joints is investigated by using the finite element method with influence of weld and non-weld on joint ultimate capacity under brace different bearing capacity. with angle of chord and brace is increasing ultimate capacity to lowed more and more small，which hidden weld is non-weld by one brace is pulled and other is pressured. ultimate capacity no influence to hidden welded and non-welded by both brace is pulled.

Finite Element Analysis and Parametric Study on the Stability of Dendritic Column

2014 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 365-369
Author(s):  
Xiao Guang Song ◽  
Zuo Yun Mei ◽  
Jia Lv
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Dendritic Structure ◽  
Ultimate Bearing Capacity ◽  
Height Ratio ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Railway Stations ◽  
Overall Stability

With the rapid development of the Chinese railway in recent years, the construction of so many large railway stations are needed. Because the roof and the canopy should be convenient for the passengers and goods to get through, the column spacing and span is large. In order to achieve the functional and aesthetic requirements of the railway stations, the dendritic column is developed. Dendritic structure is the building structure which is designed by the principle of zoology and undertaking force of tree among nature. It has particular appreciation and practicability. In order to determine the critical load and buckling behavior of the dendritic column from stable balance to unstable balance condition, the finite element model is established by the finite element analysis program ANSYS. And the linear overall stability, geometrical nonlinear overall stability, geometrical and material nonlinear overall stability were studied. Through changing such factors as the stiffness ratio and the height ratio between the trunk and the branch, span to height ratio of branch, etc., the authors further studied the nonlinear stability behavior of this new type structure. It is showed that the ultimate bearing capacity of the Y-shape column is high. And we got the conclusion that how these three parameters influence the ultimate bearing capacity of the dendritic column. And the results can offer reference for the design of the dendritic column. Your manuscript will be reduced by approximately 20% by the publisher. Please keep this in mind when designing your figures and tables etc.

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