scholarly journals Review Article: Numerical analysis of the seismic behaviour of earth dam

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 451-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Parish ◽  
M. Sadek ◽  
I. Shahrour
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Response ◽  
Kinematic Hardening ◽  
Constitutive Relations ◽  
Seismic Loading ◽  
Earth Dam ◽  
Seismic Behaviour ◽  
Good Tool ◽  
Real Earthquake ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Constitutive Parameters

Abstract. The present study concerns analysis of the seismic response of earth dams. The behaviour of both the shell and core of the dam is described using the simple and popular non associated Mohr-Coulomb criterion. The use of this constitutive model is justified by the difficulty to obtain constitutive parameters for more advanced constitutive relations including isotropic and kinematic hardening. Analyses with real earthquake records show that the seismic loading induces plasticity in a large part of the shell and in the lower part of the core. Analysis shows that plasticity should be considered in the analysis of the seismic response of the dam, because it leads to a decrease in the natural frequencies of the dam together to energy dissipation, which could significantly affect the seismic response of the dam. Plastic analysis constitutes also a good tool for the verification of the stability of the dam under seismic loading.

scholarly journals A Review on Effect of Pile Stiffness on Seismic Response of Structure

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 772-774
Author(s):  
Mohit Bharat Dange
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Response ◽  
Pile Foundation ◽  
Seismic Loading ◽  
Pile Foundations ◽  
Seismic Behaviour ◽  
Foundation Design ◽  
Earthquake Loads ◽  
Pile Cap ◽  
Seismic Forces ◽  
Shaky Ground

Abstract: Pile foundations are widely employed for a variety of structures on shaky ground. The importance of seismic design in ensuring the effective operation of a structure under severe seismic loading conditions cannot be overstated. For the analysis of seismic forces on a structure, IS 1893 will be employed. This research entails the choosing of a specific form of building structure. A comparison of buildings with and without pile foundations will be shown. Because of the differences in their properties, the seismic behaviour of the various structures differs. The influence of pile stiffness on the structure's seismic response will be investigated. The rigidity of the piling foundation could have an impact on the structure.With the rise in seismic activity, there may be a need for more efficient pile foundation design to withstand earthquake loads. The major goal of this study is to compare pile stiffness with changes in diameter and zone. Keywords: Pile Foundation, STAAD-Pro, Structure, Stiffness, zone, Pile Cap, Load Estimation, Pile cap, Pattern of Pile.

Geometrical Non-Linear Analysis of Truss Structures under 3D Seismic Loads

2014 ◽  
Vol 501-504 ◽  
pp. 1587-1591
Author(s):  
Yong Jiang ◽  
Jian Zhu ◽  
Yan Bin Zhang ◽  
Xin Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Response ◽  
Time History ◽  
Seismic Loading ◽  
Truss Structures ◽  
Space Structures ◽  
3D Seismic ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
Axial Forces ◽  
Real Earthquake

The seismic response of space structures has been widely studied in the past few years. It has been shown that space structures behave well under seismic loading. However there has been little attention given to the effects of geometrical non-linearity on the seismic response. In this paper, a double-layer truss model was created by finite element analysis program-Lusas. The analysis process took into account of geometrical non-linearity and a 3D seismic loading obtained from a real earthquake. Time-history method was used to investigate the axial forces and displacements of critical members of the model during the earthquake. The seismic behavior of the model and the effect of non-linearity were finally discussed for further applications and studies.

Evaluation of the seismic response of a homogeneous earth dam

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 782-798 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Rampello ◽  
E. Cascone ◽  
N. Grosso
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Response ◽  
Earth Dam

scholarly journals A Dynamic Cavity Expansion Model for Rigid Projectile Penetration into Concrete considering the Compressibility and Nonlinear Constitutive Relations

Geofluids ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Fei Gao ◽  
Zhen Wang ◽  
Zhu Wen ◽  
Yuguo Ji
Keyword(s):  
Yield Criterion ◽  
Constitutive Relations ◽  
Cavity Expansion ◽  
Depth Of Penetration ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Rigid Projectile ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Expansion Model ◽  
Constitutive Parameters ◽  
Nonlinear Constitutive Relations

The P-α equation of state (EOS) and a nonlinear yield criterion are utilized to characterize the dynamic constitutive behavior of concrete targets subjected to projectile normal penetration. A dynamic cavity expansion model considering the compressibility and nonlinear constitutive relations for concrete material is developed. Then, a theoretical model to calculate the depth of penetration (DOP) for rigid projectile is established. Furthermore, the proposed model is validated based on the available test data as well as the calculation results by the linear compressible EOS and linear yield criterion. This study shows that the proposed model derived using the P-α EOS and nonlinear yield criterion can effectively reflect the plastic mechanical properties of concrete and is also suitable for predicting the DOP of concrete targets. In addition, the influence law of concrete constitutive parameters such as the cohesion strength, shear strength, internal friction coefficient, and elastic limit pressure on the DOP is revealed.

Seismic Behaviour of Composite Panel Composed of Laminated Wood and Bearing Glass - Experimental Investigation

2013 ◽  
Vol 778 ◽  
pp. 698-705 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidija Krstevska ◽  
Ljubomir Tashkov ◽  
Vlatka Rajčić ◽  
Roko Zarnic
Keyword(s):  
Earthquake Engineering ◽  
Experimental Testing ◽  
Shaking Table ◽  
Composite Panel ◽  
Seismic Excitations ◽  
Seismic Behaviour ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Earthquake Motion ◽  
Scientific Project ◽  
Real Earthquake

Within the bilateral scientific project between the Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology - UKIM-IZIIS, St. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia and the Civil Engineering Faculty, University of Zagreb, Croatia, experimental testing of full scale composite timber-glass innovative panels was carried out on the seismic shaking table at IZIIS for the purpose of defining their behaviour and stability under real earthquake conditions. The seismic excitations selected for the shake-table testing of the model were four representative accelerograms recorded during the following earthquakes: El Centro, Petrovac, Kobe and Friuli. The idea was to investigate the seismic behavior of the model under several types of earthquakes, considering their different frequency content, peak acceleration and time duration. The performed tests showed clearly the behaviour of the composite panels and the failure mechanism under strong earthquake motion.

Non-Linear Kinematic Hardening Identification for Anisotropic Sheet-Metals With Bending-Unbending Tests

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Brunet ◽  
F. Morestin ◽  
S. Godereaux
Keyword(s):  
Kinematic Hardening ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Complex Loading ◽  
Sheet Metals ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Initial Anisotropy ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Identification Technique ◽  
Stress Behaviour ◽  
Constitutive Parameters

Abstract An inverse identification technique is proposed based on bending-unbending experiments on anisotropic sheet-metal strips. The initial anisotropy theory of plasticity is extended to include the concept of combined isotropic and non-linear kinematic hardening. This theory is adopted to characterise the anisotropic hardening due to loading-unloading which occurs in sheet-metals forming processes. To this end, a specific bending-unbending apparatus has been built to provide experimental moment-curvature curves. The constant bending moment applied over the length of the specimen allows to determined numerically the strain-stress behaviour but without Finite Element Analysis Four constitutive parameters have to be identified by an inverse approach. Our identification results show that bending-unbending tests are suitable to model quite accurately the constitutive behaviour of sheet metals under complex loading paths.

Stability of Earth Masses and Slopes

2015 ◽  
pp. 528-588
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Limit Equilibrium ◽  
Circle Method ◽  
Earth Dam ◽  
Stability Of Slopes ◽  
Solution Of Equations ◽  
Analysis Of Stability ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Cut Slopes ◽  
Type Of Failure

The design of open-cut slopes and embankments, foundations, levees, and earth-dam cross-sections is based primarily on stability considerations. There are many causes and types of earth instability. There are also many ways of analyzing the stability of slopes. The chapter considers the limit equilibrium approach, which aims essentially to determine a factor of safety, F, that would ensure a slope does not fail. The chapter considers the analysis of stability of infinite slopes based on translational type of failure and the analysis of finite slopes using the Swedish Method, Method of Slices, Bishop Simplified Method, Friction Circle Method, and the Translational Method. The solution of equations developed for the analysis of stability of slopes can be tedious and time consuming. A way of reducing the amount of calculation required in slope stability studies is by use of charts based on geometric similarity. The chapter discusses how Taylor (1948) and Janbu (1964) charts are used in stability analysis of slopes. Finally, the chapter discusses ways to reduce the risk of instability in slopes.

Evaluation of Formation of Plastic Hinge and Seismic Behavior of Steel Structures Due to Soil–Structure–Tunnel Interaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (03) ◽  
pp. 2050014
Author(s):  
Arash Rostami ◽  
Abdolreza S. Moghadam ◽  
Mahmood Hosseini ◽  
Nima Asghari
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Response ◽  
Land Surface ◽  
Plastic Hinge ◽  
Free Field ◽  
Steel Structures ◽  
Underground Structures ◽  
Effective Parameters ◽  
Plastic Hinges ◽  
Underground Cavities ◽  
Real Earthquake

The seismic design of the structures is carried out by technical regulations and codes in free-field conditions (regardless of underground cavities). With the availability of tunnels and the complex interaction between the tunnel and the aboveground structures, which may be contemplated wrongly, it could be dangerous for over ground buildings and structures. Consequently, the examination of the underground tunnels and their impact on the land surface and adjacent buildings seismic response seems to be significant. The present research focuses on formation of the plastic hinges in steel structures due to underground cavities and the soil–tunnel–structure interaction of underground structures. First, an existing model was verified by finite element method and the results were compared with a sample specimen. Thus, several effective parameters were considered and studied such as soil type, multi-story structures (4, 8 and 12 stories) and dynamic load type. Then the models were evaluated under real earthquake records. As a result, the seismic response of the structures and plastic conditions of plastic hinge conditions were obtained. The results indicate that the underground cavities have affected the formation of plastic hinges in the structure. They increased the input energy to the structure and had an impact on the total behavior of the structures. Also, the high-rise structures were much more vulnerable to underground tunnels. Therefore, the structures which are located above the underground cavities should be retrofitted and rehabilitated.

scholarly journals Fixed Point Root-Finding Methods of Fourth-Order of Convergence

Symmetry ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 769 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicia Cordero ◽  
Lucía Guasp ◽  
Juan R. Torregrosa
Keyword(s):  
Weight Function ◽  
Dynamical Behavior ◽  
Nonlinear Problems ◽  
Dynamical Analysis ◽  
Function Technique ◽  
Weight Functions ◽  
Good Tool ◽  
Quadratic Polynomials ◽  
Root Finding ◽  
The Stability

In this manuscript, by using the weight-function technique, a new class of iterative methods for solving nonlinear problems is constructed, which includes many known schemes that can be obtained by choosing different weight functions. This weight function, depending on two different evaluations of the derivative, is the unique difference between the two steps of each method, which is unusual. As it is proven that all the members of the class are optimal methods in the sense of Kung-Traub’s conjecture, the dynamical analysis is a good tool to determine the best elements of the family in terms of stability. Therefore, the dynamical behavior of this class on quadratic polynomials is studied in this work. We analyze the stability of the presented family from the multipliers of the fixed points and critical points, along with their associated parameter planes. In addition, this study enables us to select the members of the class with good stability properties.

Numerical Simulation on Failure Mechanism of Rock Slope Using RFPA

2011 ◽  
Vol 50-51 ◽  
pp. 568-572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nu Wen Xu ◽  
Chu Nan Tang ◽  
Chun Sha ◽  
Ru Lin Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Rock Slope ◽  
Slip Surface ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Failure Process ◽  
Numerical Code ◽  
Natural State ◽  
Left Bank ◽  
Good Tool ◽  
Deep Rock ◽  
The Stability

This research applied a numerical code, RFPA2D (Realistic Failure Process Analysis) to evaluate the stability and investigate the failure mode of the high rock slope during excavations based on Strength Reduction Method (SRM). The corresponding shapes and positions of the potential slip surfaces are rationally simulated in different stages, and the related safety coefficients are obtained, which agrees well with the allowable minimum safety factors of the slope. The numerical results show that the safety coefficient drops from 1.25 at the natural state to 1.09 after excavation, and then increases to 1.35 after slope reinforcement. Moreover, the potential slip surface of the left bank moves into deep rock mass after taking support measures, which demonstrates the reinforcement is reasonable and efficient. The study shows that cracks and faults will cause crucial influences on the slope stability, and RFPA2D is a good tool to directly display the potential slip surface of the slope, which will offer valuable guidance for bolt support.

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