Dynamic response of thin-walled structures by variable kinematic one-dimensional models

2012 ◽  
Vol 331 (24) ◽  
pp. 5268-5282 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Carrera ◽  
A. Varello
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Response ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Thin Walled Structures ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
Dimensional Models

Static response of curved steel thin-walled box-girder bridge subjected to Indian railway loading

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-74
Author(s):  
V. Verma ◽  
K. Nallasivam
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Box Girders ◽  
Box Girder ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
Box Girder Bridge ◽  
Girder Bridge ◽  
Indian Railway ◽  
Different Response

Purpose: The primary objective of the current study is to numerically model the steel thin-walled curved box-girder bridge and to examine its various response parameters subjected to Indian Railway loading. Design/methodology/approach: The analysis is conducted by adopting a one dimensional curved thin-walled box-beam finite beam element based on finite element methodology. The scope of the work includes a computationally efficient, three-noded, one-dimensional representation of a thin-walled box-girder bridge, which is especially desirable for its preliminary analysis and design phase, as well as a study of the static characteristics of a steel curved bridge, which is critical for interpreting its dynamic response. Findings: The analytical results computed using finite element based MATLAB coding are presented in the form of various stress resultants under the effect of various combinations of Indian Railway loads. Additionally, the variation in different response parameters due to changes in radius and span length has also been investigated. Research limitations/implications: The research is restricted to the initial design and analysis phase of box-girder bridge, where the wall thickness is small as compared to the cross-section dimensions. The current approach can be extended to future research using a different method, such as Extended finite element technique on curved bridges by varying boundary conditions and number of elements. Originality/value: The validation of the adopted finite element approach is done by solving a numerical problem, which is in excellent agreement with the previous research findings. Also, previous studies had aimed at thin-walled box girders that had been exposed to point loading, uniformly distributed loading, or highway truck loading, but no research had been done on railway loading. Moreover, no previous research had performed the static analysis on thin-walled box-girders with six different response parameters, as the current study has. Engineers will benefit greatly from the research as it will help them predict the static behaviour of the curved thin-walled girder bridge, as well as assess their free vibration and dynamic response analysis.

scholarly journals APPLICATION OF SUPERELEMENTS IN STATIC ANALYSIS OF THIN‐WALLED STRUCTURES

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-122
Author(s):  
Ireneusz Kreja ◽  
Tomasz Mikulski ◽  
Czeslaw Szymczak
Keyword(s):  
Static Analysis ◽  
Standard Procedure ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Fem Model ◽  
Shell Elements ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Thin Walled Structures ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
Proper Solutions

A concept of a beam superelement is suggested as a new tool in the static analysis of structures made of thin‐walled members. This proposal seems to be especially attractive for treating the problems where the existing one‐dimensional models do not provide proper solutions. This class of problems includes, for instance, the torsion of thin‐walled beams with battens and the determination of the bimoment distribution at the nodes of frames made of thin‐walled members. The entire segment of the thin‐walled beam with warping stiffener or the whole node of the frame is modelled with shell elements. The stiffness matrix of such thin‐walled beam superelement can be estimated according to the standard procedure of the enforced unit displacements. The accuracy of the proposed one‐dimensional model has proved to be comparable to that offered by the detailed FEM model where the whole structure is represented by a very large number of shell elements.

Free Vibration Analysis of Thin-Walled Cylinders Reinforced With Longitudinal and Transversal Stiffeners

2013 ◽  
Vol 135 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Carrera ◽  
E. Zappino ◽  
M. Filippi
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Cylindrical Structures ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Computational Costs ◽  
Thin Walled Structures ◽  
Carrera Unified Formulation ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
Good Agreement

This paper deals with the dynamic analysis of reinforced thin-walled structures by means of refined one-dimensional models. Complex reinforced structures are considered which are built by using different components: skin, ribs, and stringers. Higher-order one-dimensional model based on the Carrera unified formulation (CUF) are used to model panels, stringer, and ribs by referring to a unique model. The finite element method (FEM) is used to provide a solution that deals with any boundary condition configuration. The structure is geometrically linear and the materials are isotropic and elastic. The dynamic behavior of a number of reinforced thin-walled cylindrical structures have been analyzed. The effects of the reinforcements (ribs and stringers) are investigated in terms of natural frequencies and modal-shapes. The results show a good agreement with those from commercial codes by reducing the computational costs in terms of degrees of freedom (DOFs).

Dynamic Response of Pre/Post Buckled Thin-Walled Structure under Thermo-Acoustic Loading

2011 ◽  
Vol 80-81 ◽  
pp. 536-541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Dong Sha ◽  
Ji Yong Li ◽  
Zhi Jun Gao
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Dynamic Responses ◽  
Transverse Displacement ◽  
Response Characteristics ◽  
Thin Walled Structures ◽  
Fem Method ◽  
Operating Environments ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
Frequency Changes ◽  
High Level

Advanced aircraft and spacecraft structures are exposed to increasingly severe operating environments, including a combination of mechanical, aerodynamic, acoustic and thermal loads. Such loading conditions can cause thin-walled structures to respond in a nonlinear fashion and exhibit complex response characteristics. This paper investigates the dynamic response of pre/post buckled thin-walled structure under high level random acoustic loading. Firstly, different orders of critical buckling temperatures and modal frequencies under alternative temperatures are obtained using Finite Element Method (FEM), and the modal frequency changes in a disorder fashion are discussed in detail. Then with coupled BEM/FEM method, the dynamic responses including transverse displacement, strain and stress of a stiffened rectangular plate under thermo-acoustic loading are simulated. By comparing the response characteristics of the plate in pre/post buckled conditions, some valuable conclusions are derived, which can be used to explain the response behaviours of thin-walled structures.

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