Evaluating Structural Response of Flexible Pavement Based on Field Instrumentation

2013 ◽  
Vol 723 ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
Islam Md Rashadul ◽  
Mesbah U. Ahmed ◽  
A. Tarefder Rafiqul
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Flexible Pavement ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Field Instrumentation ◽  
Environmental Variations ◽  
Structural Responses ◽  
Falling Weight

This study evaluates the structural responses for an eighteen-wheel vehicle in a flexible pavement with numerical analysis. The predicted stress and strains are compared with the field measured values. As a first step, a Finite Element Model (FEM) of the instrumented section is developed in commercial finite element software, ABAQUS. Stiffness of each layer is obtained by Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) test and backcalculated by ELMOD. The stress and the strain responses at some predefined locations are determined. Secondly, a total of 40 sensors are installed on Interstate 40 (I-40) at mile post 141 in New Mexico, to measure the stress-strain, loading configurations and environmental variations in the pavement. The outputs of the FEM are compared with the field measured values. Results show that the field responses closely match with the developed FEM model and thus, verify the numerical analysis.

scholarly journals Structural Response of Submerged Air-Backed Plates by Experimental and Numerical Analyses

2000 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 333-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lloyd Hammond ◽  
Raphael Grzebieta
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Time History ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Steel Plates ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
History Of ◽  
Structural Responses ◽  
The Finite Element Model

This paper presents the results of a series of small-scale underwater shock experiments that measured the structural responses of submerged, fully clamped, air-backed, steel plates to a range of high explosive charge sizes. The experimental results were subsequently used to validate a series of simulations using the coupled LS-DYNA/USA finite element/boundary element codes. The modelling exercise was complicated by a significant amount of local cavitation occurring in the fluid adjacent to the plate and difficulties in modelling the boundary conditions of the test plates. The finite element model results satisfactorily predicted the displacement-time history of the plate over a range of shock loadings although a less satisfactory correlation was achieved for the peak velocities. It is expected that the predictive capability of the finite element model will be significantly improved once hydrostatic initialisation can be fully utilised with the LS-DYNA/USA software.

Numerical Analysis on Steel Reinforced Concrete Beam-Concrete Filled Steel Tubular Column under Cyclic Loading

2012 ◽  
Vol 588-589 ◽  
pp. 203-207
Author(s):  
Chi Yun Zhao ◽  
Hua Li ◽  
Li Yun Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Concrete Beam ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beam ◽  
Steel Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Composite Joint

The nonlinear behavior of the full scale test of the composite joint between steel reinforced concrete beam and concrete filled steel tubular column under low cyclic reversed loading are simulated by using finite element software ANSYS. A separated model was used, element concrete solid 65, element shell 181 and element link 8 were used to model concrete material, steel members and steel bars respectively. The numerical analysis results are compared with the data of the experimental research. The advantages and shortcoming of the finite element model are given. A better numerical simulation method and a use for reference to the similar case are expected to be afforded.

Numerical Analysis of a Pre-Stressed Bridge under Static Loads Based on ABAQUS

2013 ◽  
Vol 756-759 ◽  
pp. 194-197
Author(s):  
Quan Zhou ◽  
Jian Guo Hou ◽  
Xiao Chun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Calculation ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Static Loading ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Static Loads ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Calculation Results

Finite element model of a pre-stressed bridge is established using finite element software Abaqus according to the characteristics of the bridge. Three static loads are respectively applied to the model to investigate the stress distribution. Numerical calculation results of stress and displacement show that the design of the bridge meets the requirements of static loading.

Numerical Analysis of Two Structural Schemes of the HK-Zhuhai-Macau Immersed Tunnel

2014 ◽  
Vol 580-583 ◽  
pp. 1293-1296
Author(s):  
Ya Jiao Dai ◽  
Meng Jia Zhou ◽  
Yu Fei Kong ◽  
Xiao Dong Liu ◽  
Zhi Gang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Reinforcing Bars ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Immersed Tunnel ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Design Requirements

Two structural schemes of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Immersed Tunnel were compared. In Scheme 1, the prestressed reinforcing bars were to be cut off after installation. And in Scheme 2, the prestressed reinforcing bars will be kept there as they were after installation. A finite element model for sections E12~E15 was built by using the finite element software PLAXIS with consideration to the construction process and different loading conditions to analyze both schemes. The calculation results show that they both meet the design requirements.

Nonlinear Numerical Analysis of SRC Frame Middle Joints

2013 ◽  
Vol 376 ◽  
pp. 231-235
Author(s):  
Cheng Li ◽  
Yun Zou ◽  
Jie Kong ◽  
Zhi Wei Wan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Axial Load ◽  
Load Ratio ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Steel Ratio ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Axial Load Ratio ◽  
Hysteretic Performance

Nonlinear numerical analysis for the force performance of frame middle joint is processed in this paper with the finite element software of ABAQUS. Compared with experimental results, numerical analysis results are found to be reasonable. Then the influence of factors such as shaped steel ratio and axial-load ratio are contrastively analyzed. The results show that shaped steel ratio has a greater influence on the bearing capacity and hysteretic performance of the structure, but the axial-load ratio has less influence.

A pragmatic approach for the evaluation of depth-sensing indentation in the self-similar regime

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Hamidreza Mahdavi ◽  
Konstantinos Poulios ◽  
Christian F. Niordson
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Depth Sensing ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Unique Material ◽  
Reverse Analysis ◽  
Supplementary Material ◽  
Two Parameters ◽  
Force Displacement

Abstract This work evaluates and revisits elements from the depth-sensing indentation literature by means of carefully chosen practical indentation cases, simulated numerically and compared to experiments. The aim is to close a series of debated subjects, which constitute major sources of inaccuracies in the evaluation of depth-sensing indentation data in practice. Firstly, own examples and references from the literature are presented in order to demonstrate how crucial self-similarity detection and blunting distance compensation are, for establishing a rigorous link between experiments and simple sharp-indenter models. Moreover, it is demonstrated, once again, in terms of clear and practical examples, that no more than two parameters are necessary to achieve an excellent match between a sharp indenter finite element simulation and experimental force-displacement data. The clear conclusion is that reverse analysis methods promising to deliver a set of three unique material parameters from depth-sensing indentation cannot be reliable. Lastly, in light of the broad availability of modern finite element software, we also suggest to avoid the rigid indenter approximation, as it is shown to lead to unnecessary inaccuracies. All conclusions from the critical literature review performed lead to a new semi-analytical reverse analysis method, based on available dimensionless functions from the literature and a calibration against case specific finite element simulations. Implementations of the finite element model employed are released as supplementary material, for two major finite element software packages.

Calculating Mechanics Characteristics of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Materials by Finite Element Method

2017 ◽  
Vol 730 ◽  
pp. 548-553
Author(s):  
Jing Ge ◽  
Hao Jiang ◽  
Zhen Yu Sun ◽  
Guo Jun Yu ◽  
Bo Su ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Radial Direction ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Beam Element ◽  
Beam Position ◽  
Single Walled Carbon ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
The Moment

In this paper, we establish the mechanical property analysis of Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNTs) modified beam element model based on the molecular structural mechanics method. Then we study the mechanical properties of their radial direction characteristics using the finite element software Abaqus. The model simulated the different bending stiffness with rectangular section beam elements C-C chemical force field. When the graphene curled into arbitrary chirality of SWCNTs spatial structure, the adjacent beam position will change the moment of inertia of the section of the beam. Compared with the original beam element model and the calculation results, we found that the established model largely reduced the overestimate of the original model of mechanical properties on the radial direction of the SWCNTs. At the same time, compared with other methods available in the literature results and the experimental data, the results can be in good agreement.

Finite element analysis of hydrogen effects on superelastic NiTi shape memory alloys: Orthodontic application

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (16) ◽  
pp. 3188-3198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wissem Elkhal Letaief ◽  
Aroua Fathallah ◽  
Tarek Hassine ◽  
Fehmi Gamaoun
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Coupled Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Orthodontic Wires ◽  
Niti Wire ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Orthodontic Wire ◽  
Niti Shape Memory Alloys

Thanks to its greater flexibility and biocompatibility with human tissue, superelastic NiTi alloys have taken an important part in the market of orthodontic wires. However, wire fractures and superelasticity losses are notified after a few months from being fixed in the teeth. This behavior is due to the hydrogen presence in the oral cavity, which brittles the NiTi arch wire. In this article, a diffusion-mechanical coupled model is presented while considering the hydrogen influences on the NiTi superelasticity. The model is integrated in ABAQUS finite element software via a UMAT subroutine. Additionally, a finite element model of a deflected orthodontic NiTi wire within three teeth brackets is simulated in the presence of hydrogen. The numerical results demonstrate that the force applied to the tooth drops with respect to the increase in the hydrogen amount. This behavior is attributed to the expansion of the NiTi structure after absorbing hydrogen. In addition, it is shown that hydrogen induces a loss of superelasticity. Hence, it attenuates the role of the orthodontic wire on the correction tooth malposition.

scholarly journals Collapse Analysis of a Transmission Tower-Line System Induced by Ice Shedding

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiaxiang Li ◽  
Biao Wang ◽  
Jian Sun ◽  
Shuhong Wang ◽  
Xiaohong Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Transmission Lines ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Transmission Tower ◽  
Line System ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Transmission Towers ◽  
Ice Shedding ◽  
The Impact

Ice shedding causes transmission lines to vibrate violently, which induces a sharp increase in the longitudinal unbalanced tension of the lines, even resulting in the progressive collapse of transmission towers in serious cases, which is a common ice-based disaster for transmission tower-line systems. Based on the actual engineering characteristics of a 500 kV transmission line taken as the research object, a finite element model of a two-tower, three-line system is established by commercial ANSYS finite element software. In the modeling process, the uniform mode method is used to introduce the initial defects, and the collapse caused by ice shedding and its influencing parameters are systematically studied. The results show that the higher the ice-shedding height is, the greater the threat of ice shedding to the system; furthermore, the greater the span is, the shorter the insulator length and the greater the dynamic response of the line; the impact of ice shedding should be considered in the design of transmission towers.

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