Composite stocky box girders of variable thickness in high-support expressways: Constrained torsional analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 249 ◽  
pp. 113272
Author(s):  
Yanan Luo ◽  
Xiaoming Lu ◽  
Yaoqing Gong
Keyword(s):  
Variable Thickness ◽  
Box Girders ◽  
Torsional Analysis ◽  
High Support

A softened membrane model for prestressed concrete composite box girders with corrugated steel webs under pure torsion

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 384-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kongjian Shen ◽  
Shui Wan ◽  
YL Mo ◽  
Xiayuan Li
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Prestressed Concrete ◽  
Membrane Model ◽  
Initial Stresses ◽  
Convergence Criteria ◽  
Pure Torsion ◽  
Box Girders ◽  
Modified Model ◽  
Concrete Members ◽  
Torsional Analysis

Torsion can be regarded as a principal factor in some cases, such as in curved girders and eccentrically loaded girders, when conducting the structural analysis of prestressed concrete composite box girders with corrugated steel webs. Recently, a rational model, called the softened membrane model for torsion, was proposed for the torsional analysis of reinforced concrete members; thereafter, this model was extended to prestressed concrete members under pure torsion and called softened membrane model for torsion prestressed concrete. This article presents a modified model, the softened membrane model for torsion prestressed concrete for prestressed concrete composite box girders with corrugated steel webs, to analyze full torsional behavior. To build the model, the softened membrane model for torsion in reinforced concrete members is first extended to perform the torsional analysis of prestressed concrete composite box girders with corrugated steel webs by incorporating the torsional contribution of corrugated steel webs. Afterward, the initial stresses and strains due to prestressing are considered to extend the softened membrane model for torsion to softened membrane model for torsion prestressed concrete for prestressed concrete composite box girders with corrugated steel webs by modifying the equilibrium equations, convergence criteria, and constitutive laws of materials. The modified model is validated by experimental data and is proven to be capable of predicting the overall torque–twist curve, especially the precracked branch and postcracked ascending branch. In addition, a comparison between the softened membrane model for torsion and softened membrane model for torsion prestressed concrete indicates that the torque values before and after concrete cracking will be overestimated and underestimated, respectively, without considering the effect of the initial stresses and strains. Finally, another comparison shows that the softened membrane model for torsion prestressed concrete is superior to the rotating-angle truss model for torsion in its ability to predict the precracked branch of the torque–twist curve.

Torsional Analysis of a Steel Cord-Rubber Tire Belt Structure

1996 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. V. Pidaparti
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Torsional Stiffness ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Rubber Belt ◽  
Steel Cord ◽  
Torsional Analysis

Abstract A three-dimensional (3D) beam finite element model was developed to investigate the torsional stiffness of a twisted steel-reinforced cord-rubber belt structure. The present 3D beam element takes into account the coupled extension, bending, and twisting deformations characteristic of the complex behavior of cord-rubber composite structures. The extension-twisting coupling due to the twisted nature of the cords was also considered in the finite element model. The results of torsional stiffness obtained from the finite element analysis for twisted cords and the two-ply steel cord-rubber belt structure are compared to the experimental data and other alternate solutions available in the literature. The effects of cord orientation, anisotropy, and rubber core surrounding the twisted cords on the torsional stiffness properties are presented and discussed.

THE SUPPORT BONDS RIGIDITY INFLUENCES ON THE CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCTION OF THE SHALLOW SHELLS ON A RECTANGULAR PLAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 92 (6) ◽  
pp. 3-12
Author(s):  
A.G. KOLESNIKOV ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Variable Thickness ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Geometric Nonlinearity ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Geometrically Nonlinear ◽  
Loss Of Stability ◽  
Shallow Shells ◽  
Capacity Reduction ◽  
Internal Forces ◽  
Hinged Support

Geometric nonlinearity shallow shells on a square and rectangular plan with constant and variable thickness are considered. Loss of stability of a structure due to a decrease in the rigidity of one of the support (transition from fixed support to hinged support) is considered. The Bubnov-Galerkin method is used to solve differential equations of shallow geometrically nonlinear shells. The Vlasov's beam functions are used for approximating. The use of dimensionless quantities makes it possible to repeat the calculations and obtain similar dependences. The graphs are given that make it possible to assess the reduction in the critical load in the shell at each stage of reducing the rigidity of the support and to predict the further behavior of the structure. Regularities of changes in internal forces for various types of structure support are shown. Conclusions are made about the necessary design solutions to prevent the progressive collapse of the shell due to a decrease in the rigidity of one of the supports.

scholarly journals Modulating the thermal and structural stability of gallenene via variation of atomistic thickness

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Lambie ◽  
Krista G. Steenbergen ◽  
Nicola Gaston
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Ab Initio ◽  
Structural Stability ◽  
Variable Thickness

Using ab initio molecular dynamics, we show that a recently discovered form of 2D Ga—gallenene—exhibits highly variable thickness dependent properties.

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