Three-dimensional strength-reduction finite element analysis of slopes: geometric effects

2012 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 574-588 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.-K. Nian ◽  
R.-Q. Huang ◽  
S.-S. Wan ◽  
G.-Q. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Slope Stability ◽  
Slip Surface ◽  
Boundary Effect ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Strength Reduction ◽  
Infinite Length ◽  
Surface Geometry ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Stability

The vast majority of slopes, both natural and constructed, exhibit a complex geometric configuration and three-dimensional (3D) state, whereas slopes satisfying the assumption of plane strain (infinite length) are seldom encountered. Existing research mainly emphasizes the 3D dimensions and boundary effect in slope stability analysis; however, the effect of complex geometric ground configuration on 3D slope stability is rarely reported. In this paper, an elastoplastic finite-element method using strength-reduction techniques is used to analyze the stability of special 3D geometric slopes. A typical 3D slope underlain by a weak layer with groundwater is described to validate the numerical modeling, safety factor values, and critical slip surface for the 3D slope. Furthermore, a series of special 3D slopes with various geometric configurations are analyzed numerically, and the effects of turning corners, slope gradient, turning arcs, and convex- and concave-shaped surface geometry on the stability and failure characteristics of slopes under various boundary conditions are discussed in detail.

Structural Stability Evaluation for Lifting Lug Design of Large Marine Engine by Finite Element Analysis

2007 ◽  
Vol 353-358 ◽  
pp. 2855-2859
Author(s):  
W.C. Lee ◽  
Chae Sil Kim ◽  
J.B. Na ◽  
D.H. Lee ◽  
S.Y. Cho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Steel Structures ◽  
Stability Evaluation ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Marine Engines ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

Since most marine engines are generally very huge and heavy, it is required to keep safety from accidents in dealing them. Several types of lifting lugs have been used to assemble hundred ton–large steel structures and carry the assembled engines. Recently a few crashes have been occurred in carrying engines due to breaking down the lugs. Although the stability evaluation of the lifting lug has therefore been very important for safety, systematic design procedure of the lugs, which includes the structural analysis considering stability, has few reported. This paper describes the three dimensional finite element structural modeling for a lifting lug, the studies for determining the reasonable loading and boundary conditions, and the stability evaluation with the results of structural analyses. It should be very helpful for designing the other types of lifting lugs with safety.

Stability Analysis of a 3D Vertical Slope with Transverse Earthquake Load and Surcharge

2011 ◽  
Vol 90-93 ◽  
pp. 676-679 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting Kai Nian ◽  
Ke Li Zhang ◽  
Run Qiu Huang ◽  
Guang Qi Chen
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stability Analysis ◽  
Failure Mode ◽  
Factor Of Safety ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Strength Reduction ◽  
Reduction Procedure ◽  
Interesting Issue ◽  
Earthquake Load ◽  
The Stability

The stability and failure mode for a 3D vertical slope with transverse earthquake load and surcharge have been an interesting issue, especially in building excavation and wharf engineering. In order to further reveal the seismic and surcharge effect, a three-dimensional elasto-plastic finite element(FE) code combined with a strength reduction procedure is used to yield a factor of safety and failure mode for a vertical slopes under two horizontal direction pseudo-static(PS) coefficient and surcharge on the slope top, respectively. Comparative studies are carried out to investigate the effect of seismic coefficient, surcharge intensity and location on the stability and the failure mechanism for a 3D vertical slope including an inclined weak layer. Several important findings are also achieved.

The Research on Application of Strength Reduction Finite Element Method in Stability Analysis of Weak Intercalated Rock Tunnel

2011 ◽  
Vol 255-260 ◽  
pp. 1926-1929
Author(s):  
Da Kun Shi ◽  
Yang Song Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Rock Mass ◽  
Safety Factor ◽  
Slip Surface ◽  
Strength Reduction ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Stability Of Surrounding Rock ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Element Method

Based on geologic condition of one tunnel surrounding rock mass, systematic numerical tests had been carried out to study the stability of surrounding rock mass with different distributions of weak intercalated rock by the FEM software ABAQUS and strength reduction finite element method. Some quantificational results about the stability of surrounding rock mass were summarized. And the safety factor and latent slip surface were worked out. The stability of surrounding rock mass was judged by strength reduction finite element method. According to the analysis above, it’s known that the discrepancy of two rules is small; the safety factor is the lowest when weak intercalated rock in vault, and when at bottom, it’s higher than that of in vault. The conclusion can be used to guide the procedure of construction and ensure the safety.

Research on Soil-Like Slope Instability Based on FEM Strength Reduction

2013 ◽  
Vol 438-439 ◽  
pp. 1244-1248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun Ming Wang ◽  
Chun Yuan Liu ◽  
Mai Wu ◽  
Xin Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Main Idea ◽  
Strength Reduction ◽  
Slope Instability ◽  
Instability Criterion ◽  
Mountainous Area ◽  
Soil Slope ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Similar Soil

In the construction of mountainous area roads, the similar soil slope is the most common slope form. During the construction, the problem we often meet is how to make the evaluation about the stability of the similar soil slope. The joints exist in the matrix rock, which make great effect on the stability of the slope. The main idea of this article is to analyze the effect of joints and the rain seeped in on the instability of the slope. To solve the problem, the finite element strength reduction theory is taken in this article, and the geotechnical finite element analysis software z_soil is chosen to make the analysis about the instability criterion and the stability in the condition the rain of the similar slope.

Three-Dimensional Modeling and Finite Element Analysis of an Ankle External Fixator

2020 ◽  
Vol 899 ◽  
pp. 94-102
Author(s):  
Nur Faiqa Ismail ◽  
Muhammmad Aiman Firdaus Bin Adnan ◽  
Solehuddin Shuib ◽  
Nik Ahmad Hambali Nik Abd Rashid
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
External Fixator ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Von Mises Stress ◽  
External Fixators ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Stress And Deformation ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Von Mises

External fixator has played an important role in repairing fractured ankle bone. This surgery is done due to the several factors which are the bone is not normal position or has broken into several pieces. The external fixator will help the broken bone to grow and remodel back to the original appearance. However, there are some issues regarding to the stability of this fixation. Improper design and material are the major factor that decreased the stability since it is related to the deformation of the external fixator to hold the bone fracture area. This study aims to design a stable structure for constructing delta frame ankle external fixator to increase the stability of the fixation. There are two designs of external fixator with two types of material used in this present study. Both external fixators with different materials are analyzed in terms of von Mises stress and deformation by using a conventional Finite Element Analysis software; ANSYS Workbench V15. The result obtained shows the Model 1 with stainless steel has less stress and deformation distributions compared to the Model 2. Hence, by using Model 1 as the external fixator, the stability of the fixation can be increased.

Optimization of Seepage Prevention of Ma Erdang Hydropower Station

2014 ◽  
Vol 1065-1069 ◽  
pp. 619-624
Author(s):  
Li Ting Qiu ◽  
Zhen Zhong Shen ◽  
Xiao Hu Tao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Seepage Flow ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Seepage Discharge ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Seepage Control ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Dam Site ◽  
The Stability

Base on the design of seepage control, the three-dimensional non-steady saturated - unsaturated seepage finite element analysis program CNPM3D is used to establish the three-dimentional finite element seepage model of junction area during operating period. The seepage field of dam site area is studied under the different anti-seepage curtain arrangement scheme. Specifically, the seepage gradient and the seepage discharge of the panel, major material zone, foundation curtains and two sides abutment curtains are analyzed to evaluate the stability of the major district of dam area, in order to provide suggestions for choosing the seepage control standard in the next deepen design stage.The calculation results show that the panel and the impervious curtain anti-seepage effect is remarkable.Impervious curtain can greatly reduce the total seepage flow of the dam and its foundation.However the curtain deepened to 1Lu has little effect on seepage discharge. It is showed that the seepage prevention standards of 3 lu should be proposed in the deepen design stage for both security and economic benefit. The achievement and experience of this seepage prevention design should be taken into consideration for other similar projects.

Three-dimensional slope stability study using a Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian method

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fang-Cing Liu ◽  
Chih-Hsuan Liu ◽  
Ching Hung
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stability Analysis ◽  
Slope Stability ◽  
Complex Geometry ◽  
Limit Equilibrium ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Slope Stability Analysis ◽  
Stability Study ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
3D Slope Stability

<p>  In slope stability analysis, two-dimensional (2D) analysis techniques are usually applied due to its simplicity and extensive applicability. Given that slope failures are three-dimensional (3D) in nature, especially in the slope with complex geometry, a 3D slope stability analysis could lead to more reasonable results [1]. In slope stability analyses, limit equilibrium method (LEM) and finite element method (FEM) are widely used. Note that LEM only satisfies equations of statics and does not consider strain and displacement compatibility; FEM may encounter significant mesh distortion during large deformations where convergence difficulty and the analysis may be terminated before the slope reaches failure [2]. In the study, a Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian (CEL) method, which allows materials to flow through fixed meshes regardless of distortions, was utilized to investigate 3D slope stability [3]. Validation of the numerical modeling was first presented using a typically assumed 3D slope. After the validation, various types of slopes (i.e. turning corners, convex- and concave-shaped surfaces) with various boundary conditions (unrestrained, semi-restrained, and fully restrained) are carefully conducted to examine the 3D slope stability. It is anticipated the 3D analyses can shed some light on the slope stability analysis with extreme or complex geometry cases and provide more reasonable results.</p><p> </p><p>REFERENCE</p><ol><li>T.-K. Nian, R.-Q. Huang, S.-S. Wan, and G.-Q. Chen (2012): Three-dimensional strength-reduction finite element analysis of slopes: geometric effects. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 49: 574–588.</li> <li>C. Hung, C.-H. Liu, G.-W. Lin and Ben Leshchinsky (2019): The Aso-Bridge coseismic landslide: a numerical investigation of failure and runout behavior using finite and discrete element methods. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment. doi: 10.1007/s10064-018-1309-3.</li> <li>C. Han. Lin, C. Hung and T.-Y. Hsu (2020): Investigations of granular material behaviors using coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian technique: From granular collapse to fluid-structure interaction. Computers and Geotechnics (under review).</li> </ol><p> </p><p> </p>

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