Parametric finite element analyses of geocell-supported embankments

2007 ◽  
Vol 44 (8) ◽  
pp. 917-927 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Madhavi Latha ◽  
K. Rajagopal
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Empirical Equation ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Confining Pressure ◽  
Composite Model ◽  
Finite Element Analyses ◽  
Numerical Studies ◽  
Strength And Stiffness ◽  
Geocell Reinforcement

This paper presents the results from parametric finite element analyses of geocell-supported embankments constructed on weak foundation soils. A composite model is used to numerically simulate the improvement in the strength and stiffness of the soil as a result of geocell confinement. The shear strength of the geocell-encased soil is obtained as a function of the additional confining pressure due to the geocell encasement considering it as a thin cylinder subjected to internal pressure. The stiffness of the geocell-encased soil is obtained from the stiffness of the unreinforced soil and the tensile modulus of the geocell material using an empirical equation. The validity of the model is verified by simulating the laboratory experiments on model geocell-supported embankments. Parametric finite element analyses of the geocell-supported embankments are carried out by varying the dimensions of the geocell layer, the tensile strength of the material used for fabricating the geocell layer, the properties of the infill soil, and the depth of the foundation layer. Some important guidelines for selecting the geocell reinforcement to support embankments on weak foundation soils are established through these numerical studies.

scholarly journals Vibration Induced by Moving Cranes in High-Tech Buildings due to Rail Pad Materials

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. H. Ju ◽  
H. H. Kuo ◽  
S. H. Ni
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Displacement Field ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Full Model ◽  
Finite Element Analyses ◽  
Two Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Low Stiffness

In this work, an appropriate rail pad is proposed to reduce the vibration induced by moving cranes near the source location in high-tech buildings. Using a simple two-degrees-of-freedom model and laboratory experiments, we found that a low-cost rubber pad is effective to reduce crane-induced vibration. A number of finite element analyses with the full model are then performed for a high-tech factory and a moving crane. The results show that a decrease in the stiffness of the rail pad can decrease crane-induced vibration, and it is obvious that the proposed low-stiffness rubber rail pad with significant damping is an appropriate material to reduce crane-induced vibration by as much as five dB. In addition, the displacement field using the rubber pad is still much smaller than 2 mm, which is the working requirement for moving cranes.

Combined empirical–analytical method for determining contact radius and indenter displacement during Hertzian indentation on coating/substrate systems

2004 ◽  
Vol 19 (9) ◽  
pp. 2774-2781 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Hway Hsueh ◽  
Pedro Miranda
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Analytical Method ◽  
Empirical Equation ◽  
Contact Radius ◽  
Finite Element Analyses ◽  
Modulus Ratio ◽  
Properties Of Coatings ◽  
Hertzian Indentation ◽  
Potential Applications

An analytical model was developed in a previous work to relate the normalized indenter displacement to both the coating-to-substrate Young's modulus ratio and the coating-thickness-to-contact-radius ratio for Hertzian indentation on coating/substrate systems. However, application of this model is contingent upon the determination of the contact radius during indentation. Using the data from finite element analyses, an empirical equation is proposed in this paper to determine the normalized contact radius. Combining this empirical equation with the previous analytical equation, both the contact radius and the indenter displacement for Hertzian indentation on coating/substrate systems are predicted. The predictions obtained by this combined empirical–analytical method are shown to agree with the finite element results in general although the indenter displacement is over-estimated when the coating is stiffer than the substrate. Finally, the potential applications of this method to determine the elastic properties of coatings from the indentation data are envisaged.

Design of flexure revolute joint based on compliance and stiffness ellipsoids

2021 ◽  
pp. 095441002110169
Author(s):  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Hong-wei Guo ◽  
Juan Wu ◽  
Zi-ming Kou ◽  
Anders Eriksson
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Analyses ◽  
Rotational Stiffness ◽  
Rotational Angle ◽  
Parameterized Model ◽  
Flexure Joints ◽  
Translational Stiffness

In view of the problems of low accuracy, small rotational angle, and large impact caused by flexure joints during the deployment process, an integrated flexure revolute (FR) joint for folding mechanisms was designed. The design was based on the method of compliance and stiffness ellipsoids, using a compliant dyad building block as its flexible unit. Using the single-point synthesis method, the parameterized model of the flexible unit was established to achieve a reasonable allocation of flexibility in different directions. Based on the single-parameter error analysis, two error models were established to evaluate the designed flexure joint. The rotational stiffness, the translational stiffness, and the maximum rotational angle of the joints were analyzed by nonlinear finite element analyses. The rotational angle of one joint can reach 25.5° in one direction. The rotational angle of the series FR joint can achieve 50° in one direction. Experiments on single and series flexure joints were carried out to verify the correctness of the design and analysis of the flexure joint.

scholarly journals Application of the erosion algorithm in modeling of structures behavior under impulse loads

2019 ◽  
Vol 221 ◽  
pp. 01003
Author(s):  
Pavel Radchenko ◽  
Stanislav Batuev ◽  
Andrey Radchenko
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
High Velocity ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Dynamic Loads ◽  
Complex Structures ◽  
Numerical Studies ◽  
Contact Surfaces ◽  
Fracture Of Materials ◽  
Solid Bodies

The paper presents results of applying approach to simulation of contact surfaces fracture under high velocity interaction of solid bodies. The algorithm of erosion -the algorithm of elements removing, of new surface building and of mass distribution after elements fracture at contact boundaries is consider. The results of coordinated experimental and numerical studies of fracture of materials under impact are given. Authors own finite element computer software program EFES, allowing to simulate a three-dimensional setting behavior of complex structures under dynamic loads, has been used for the calculations.

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