scholarly journals Pile-Reinforcement Behavior of Cohesive Soil Slopes: Numerical Modeling and Centrifuge Testing

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liping Wang ◽  
Ga Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Cohesive Soil ◽  
Shear Effect ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Reinforced Slope ◽  
Centrifuge Testing ◽  
Reinforcement Mechanism ◽  
Compression Effect ◽  
Soil Slopes ◽  
Reinforced Slopes

Centrifuge model tests were conducted on pile-reinforced and unreinforced cohesive soil slopes to investigate the fundamental behavior and reinforcement mechanism. A finite element analysis model was established and confirmed to be effective in capturing the primary behavior of pile-reinforced slopes by comparing its predictions with experimental results. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of the stress-deformation response was obtained by combining the numerical and physical simulations. The response of pile-reinforced slope was indicated to be significantly affected by pile spacing, pile location, restriction style of pile end, and inclination of slope. The piles have a significant effect on the behavior of reinforced slope, and the influencing area was described using a continuous surface, denoted asW-surface. The reinforcement mechanism was described using two basic concepts,compression effectandshear effect, respectively, referring to the piles increasing the compression strain and decreasing the shear strain of the slope in comparison with the unreinforced slope. The pile-soil interaction induces significantcompression effectin the inner zone near the piles; this effect is transferred to the upper part of the slope, with theshear effectbecoming prominent to prevent possible sliding of unreinforced slope.

scholarly journals Nail Reinforcement Mechanism of Cohesive Soil Slopes Under Earthquake Conditions

2010 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 459-469 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liping Wang ◽  
Ga Zhang ◽  
Jian-Min Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Cohesive Soil ◽  
Reinforcement Mechanism ◽  
Soil Slopes

scholarly journals Numerical modeling of reinforcement forces in geosynthetic reinforced soil slopes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Houcine Djeffal ◽  
Smain Belkacemi ◽  
Djamalddine Boumezrane
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Models ◽  
Limit Equilibrium ◽  
Friction Angle ◽  
Reinforced Soil ◽  
Force Distribution ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Reinforced Slope ◽  
Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil ◽  
Soil Slopes ◽  
Reinforced Slopes

Abstract Reinforced soil slopes are widely used in civil engineering for slope protection for their vast advantages. The paper reports the details of numerical models used to predict the factors affecting force distribution in the reinforcement layers of reinforced slope-instrumented structures. However, the failure mechanism of reinforced slopes has not been fully studied. The stability analysis of reinforced slopes is conducted in this paper based on the limit equilibrium method. Furthermore, the effects of the target factor of safety and the soil friction angle of the reinforcement layers on the reinforcement force distribution are investigated. The research results indicate that the above parameters have great effects on the maximum reinforcement force and the reinforcement force distribution of the reinforced slope. Based on the analysis of computation results, the reinforcement mechanism is analyzed and the optimum design scheme of the reinforced slope is recommended. The results can be used as a guideline for the determination of the required reinforcement forces.

Modeling and experimental verification on directivity of an electret cell array loudspeaker

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 326-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Chi Chen ◽  
Wen-Ching Ko ◽  
Han-Lung Chen ◽  
Hsu-Ching Liao ◽  
Wen-Jong Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Digital Control System ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Cell Array ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Analysis Model ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Directivity Characteristics

We propose a model to give us a method to investigate the characteristic three-dimensional directivity in an arbitrarily configured flexible electret-based loudspeaker. In recent years, novel electret loudspeakers have attracted much interest due to their being lightweight, paper thin, and possessing excellent mid- to high-frequency responses. Increasing or decreasing the directivity of an electret loudspeaker makes it excellent for adoption to many applications, especially for directing sound to a particular area or specific audio location. Herein, we detail a novel electret loudspeaker that possesses various directivities and is based on various structures of spacers instead of having to use multichannel amplifiers and a complicated digital control system. In order to study the directivity of an electret loudspeaker based on an array structure which can be adopted for various applications, the horizontal and vertical polar directivity characteristics as a function of frequency were simulated by a finite-element analysis model. To validate the finite-element analysis model, the beam pattern of the electret loudspeaker was measured in an anechoic room. Both the simulated and experimental results are detailed in this article to validate the various assertions related to the directivity of electret cell-based smart speakers.

scholarly journals Wellbore trajectory control tool seal system leakage analysis based on steady gap flow

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 168781402093046 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Shi ◽  
Keqiang Wang ◽  
Ding Feng ◽  
Hong Zhang ◽  
Peng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Prediction Method ◽  
Electronic System ◽  
Contact Length ◽  
Trajectory Control ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Rotating Shaft ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Gap Flow ◽  
Total Leakage ◽  
Gap Height

Lubricant leakage will inevitably occur during the working process of wellbore trajectory control tools. Even including the lubricant compensation system, serious leakage will still cause lacks lubrication of the internal mechanical structure as well as electronic system damaged by external infiltration fluid, especially when it comes to battery sub and other electronic equipment. Seal system leakage prediction method was presented based on the assumption of steady gap flow. It is assumed that there is a constant gap between the lip seal and the rotating shaft, the gap height is determined by oil film thickness, and the length of the gap was determined by the contact analysis using the Mooney–Rivlin constitutive model. The analysis results show that the contact length between the primary seal lip and the rotary shaft is about 0.1 mm under the condition of ensuring the contact between the deputy seal lip and the rotary shaft. The overall lubricant leakage finite element analysis model was established, and the relationship between the internal lubricant pressure of the tool and the total leakage was obtained. The results of analysis indicate that under the internal pressure of 0.03 MPa, the lubricant leakage is approximately 6 mL/h, which was verified by experiments.

scholarly journals Sustainable Measures for Protection of Structures Against Earthquake Induced Liquefaction

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gopal S. P. Madabhushi ◽  
Samy Garcia-Torres
Keyword(s):  
Soil Liquefaction ◽  
Excess Pore Pressure ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Centrifuge Testing ◽  
Centrifuge Tests ◽  
Liquefiable Soil ◽  
Recent Earthquakes ◽  
Excess Pore Pressures ◽  
Excess Pore

AbstractSoil liquefaction can cause excessive damage to structures as witnessed in many recent earthquakes. The damage to small/medium-sized buildings can lead to excessive death toll and economic losses due to the sheer number of such buildings. Economic and sustainable methods to mitigate liquefaction damage to such buildings are therefore required. In this paper, the use of rubble brick as a material to construct earthquake drains is proposed. The efficacy of these drains to mitigate liquefaction effects was investigated, for the first time to include the effects of the foundations of a structure by using dynamic centrifuge testing. It will be shown that performance of the foundation in terms of its settlement was improved by the rubble brick drains by directly comparing them to the foundation on unimproved, liquefiable ground. The dynamic response in terms of horizontal accelerations and rotations will be compared. The dynamic centrifuge tests also yielded valuable information with regard to the excess pore pressure variation below the foundations both spatially and temporally. Differences of excess pore pressures between the improved and unimproved ground will be compared. Finally, a simplified 3D finite element analysis will be introduced that will be shown to satisfactorily capture the settlement characteristics of the foundation located on liquefiable soil with earthquake drains.

scholarly journals A new method of phase-shifting and displacement of unit motor to suppress the thrust fluctuation of linear motor

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 168781402110087
Author(s):  
Feng Zhou ◽  
Han Zhao ◽  
Xiaoke Liu ◽  
Fujia Wang
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
Linear Motor ◽  
Phase Shifting ◽  
New Method ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
End Effects ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Suppression Effect ◽  
Permanent Magnet Linear Motor ◽  
Thrust Fluctuation

Permanent magnet linear motors can cause thrust fluctuation due to cogging and end effects, which will affect the operation stability of the linear motor. In order to solve this problem, a new method of eliminating alveolar force by using phase-shifting and displacement is proposed in this paper. Taking the cylindrical permanent magnet linear motor as an example, the traditional cylindrical permanent magnet linear motor is divided into two unit-motors, and established finite element analysis model of cylindrical permanent magnet linear motor. It is different from other traditional methods, the thrust fluctuation was reduced by both phase-shifting and displacement simultaneously in this paper, and through simulation analysis, it is determined that the thrust fluctuation suppression effect was the best when the cogging distance was shifted by half. Furthermore, a comparative simulation was made on whether the magnetic insulating material was used. The simulation results show that: The method proposed in this paper can effectively suppress the thrust fluctuation of the cylindrical permanent magnet linear motor. And it can be applied to other similar motor designs. Compared with the traditional method of suppressing thrust fluctuation, the mechanical structure and the technological process of suppressing thrust fluctuation used in this method are simpler.

Finite Element Analysis of Main Stand of Ф140 Pipe Rolling Mill and Split Casting

2013 ◽  
Vol 690-693 ◽  
pp. 2327-2330
Author(s):  
Ming Bo Han ◽  
Li Fei Sun
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Rolling Mill ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Pipe Rolling ◽  
Full Load ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Theoretical Position ◽  
Technical Requirements

By using finite element software, the paper establishes the main stand analysis model of the Ф140 pipe rolling mill and provides the model analysis of main stand in cases of full load. Verify the design of main stand fully comply with the technical requirements .In this paper, it provides the theoretical position of split casting and welding method using electric slag welding.

The Mechanical Mechanism Analysis for Mortar Arch Framework Slope Protection Structure

2013 ◽  
Vol 859 ◽  
pp. 143-148
Author(s):  
Yang Xu ◽  
Ding Ling Li ◽  
Li Peng ◽  
Yan Xiao ◽  
Yi Hua Nie
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Mechanism Analysis ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Analysis Model ◽  
Vertical Loading ◽  
Total Displacement ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Real Scale

The finite element analysis model was built as the real scale for mortar arch framework slope protection, and the displacement and strain at different points were collected by vertical loading pressure. So the mechanical mechanism can be studied, and the analysis was done between calculation results and testing results of solid miniature model. The studying results show that the point on the arch foot is the worst stress place for each arch, and the total displacement increase nonlinear as the distance from the slope top increases, and the bump phenomenon exists in the bottom of slope, the points are likely to be broken.

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