Nonlinear spectral dynamic analysis of guyed towers. Part I: Theory

2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 1051-1060 ◽  
Author(s):  
A M Horr
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Nonlinear Dynamic ◽  
Spectral Element Method ◽  
Spectral Element ◽  
Space Structures ◽  
Large Space ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Large Space Structures ◽  
Guyed Towers ◽  
Element Method

One of the important parameters in the analysis and design of large space structures is to account for the dynamic forces induced by wind and the subsequent progressive collapse. During the past two decades, problems of extreme loading conditions have been considered by some authors, and special attention has been devoted to the collapse modes. Nonlinear time history dynamic analysis, involving the post-buckling characteristics of the space structures, may be analyzed using the conventional finite element method. However, to guarantee stability and accuracy of the solution, the number of elements used to model the structure may be very large. In this respect, the nonlinear spectral element method (SEM) is developed for analyzing dynamic problems in large space structures. Through use of a computer program, the proposed method has been used to obtain the nonlinear dynamic response of guyed power transmission towers under severe wind loading condition. Key words: nonlinear dynamic analysis, space structures, guyed towers, spectral element method.

Nonlinear spectral dynamic analysis of guyed towers. Part II: Manitoba towers case study

2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 1061-1076 ◽  
Author(s):  
A M Horr ◽  
A Yibulayin ◽  
P Disney
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Complex Geometry ◽  
Spectral Element ◽  
Wind Loading ◽  
Space Structures ◽  
Loading Test ◽  
Large Space ◽  
Post Buckling ◽  
Guyed Towers

Dynamic response of large complex space structures under wind loading is important in terms of performance and safety. Conventional method of wind loading calculation has been used successfully in codes to analyze large space structures. The method can be applied by approximating the air pressure, induced by wind, on the surfaces of structures. Although this replaces a wind loading test using complicated wind tunnel tests for any structural systems, the accuracy of the method, in the case of complex geometry guyed tower structures, is a matter of consideration. Hence, it is desirable to search for a procedure with more accuracy and reliability. In this respect, attention is paid to the advanced spectral element method and the computational fluid dynamics. Using the proposed formulation, a material and geometric nonlinear dynamic analyses have been performed to simulate post-buckling behaviours and also collapse modes for series of Manitoba Hydro's guyed towers under extreme wind loading conditions. Key words: computational fluid dynamics, wind loading, collapse mode, nonlinear analysis, post-buckling.

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