Explicit finite-element analysis for the in-plane cyclic behavior of unreinforced masonry structures

2011 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Karapitta ◽  
Harris Mouzakis ◽  
Panayotis Carydis
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Unreinforced Masonry ◽  
Cyclic Behavior ◽  
Masonry Structures ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Explicit Finite Element ◽  
Explicit Finite Element Analysis

Tire Cornering Simulation Using an Explicit Finite Element Analysis Code

1998 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Koishi ◽  
K. Kabe ◽  
M. Shiratori
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Test System ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Explicit Finite Element ◽  
Explicit Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Element Method

Abstract The finite element method has been used widely in tire engineering. Most tire simulations using the finite element method are static analyses, because tires are very complex nonlinear structures. Recently, transient phenomena have been studied with explicit finite element analysis codes. In this paper, the authors demonstrate the feasibility of tire cornering simulation using an explicit finite element code, PAM-SHOCK. First, we propose the cornering simulation using the explicit finite element analysis code. To demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed simulation, computed cornering forces for a 175SR14 tire are compared with experimental results from an MTS Flat-Trac Tire Test System. The computed cornering forces agree well with experimental results. After that, parametric studies are conducted by using the proposed simulation.

Explicit Finite Element Analysis of Coastal Bridges under Extreme Hurricane Waves

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arsalan Majlesi ◽  
Reza Nasouri ◽  
Adnan Shahriar ◽  
David Amori ◽  
Arturo Montoya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Explicit Finite Element ◽  
Coastal Bridges ◽  
Explicit Finite Element Analysis

An Evaluation of Submarine Collisions to a TLP

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Storheim ◽  
Cato Dørum
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Suspension Bridge ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Explicit Finite Element ◽  
Explicit Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Engineering Study ◽  
Large Water ◽  
Transient Failure ◽  
Water Depths

An engineering study was performed in 2017 to develop a multi-span suspension bridge on floating foundations across the Bjørnafjorden in Norway. The bridge was approximately five kilometers long and consisted of three main suspension spans supported by four pylons (towers). Two of the pylons were supported on tension-leg platforms (TLP) due to large water depths. The bridge has to be resistant towards collisions from passing ships. However, submarine impacts to the submerged parts of the bridge were also a challenge due to the bridge location being close to an active submarine training field. This paper focus on the response of one such TLP towards collisions from submarines transiting below the bridge. Nonlinear explicit finite element analysis is used to study the possible collision scenarios, and the response of the TLP and the resulting bridge motion is evaluated. Further, transient failure of a tether was investigated to assess possible consequences of rupture of one of the tethers.

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