scholarly journals Practical Soil-Shallow Foundation Model for Nonlinear Structural Analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Moussa Leblouba ◽  
Salah Al Toubat ◽  
Muhammad Ekhlasur Rahman ◽  
Omer Mugheida
Keyword(s):  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Experimental Test ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Shallow Foundation ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Nonlinear Structural Analysis ◽  
Large Scale Model ◽  
Foundation Model

Soil-shallow foundation interaction models that are incorporated into most structural analysis programs generally lack accuracy and efficiency or neglect some aspects of foundation behavior. For instance, soil-shallow foundation systems have been observed to show both small and large loops under increasing amplitude load reversals. This paper presents a practical macroelement model for soil-shallow foundation system and its stability under simultaneous horizontal and vertical loads. The model comprises three spring elements: nonlinear horizontal, nonlinear rotational, and linear vertical springs. The proposed macroelement model was verified using experimental test results from large-scale model foundations subjected to small and large cyclic loading cases.

scholarly journals Deflection characteristics of Unbound Base Course During a Large Scale Model Experiment

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Makhaly Ba ◽  
Meissa Fall ◽  
Oustasse Abdoulaye Sall
Keyword(s):  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Model Experiment ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Scale Effects ◽  
Base Layer ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Pavement Materials ◽  
Elastic Deflection ◽  
Large Scale Model ◽  
Base Course

This paper evaluates de deflections (measured at the surface and/or at the top of the subgrade) of unbound pavement materials under cyclic loading. Deflections of three base course materials (Bakel Red Quartzite, Bakel Black Quartzite and Diack Basalt) were investigated using a large-scale model experiment (LSME). The LSME is a prototype-scale pavement test apparatus where cyclic loading is applied and deflections are measured. The LSME replicates field conditions and accounts for scale effects. The LSME results showed that the total, plastic and net plastic deflections of a pavement increase progressively as the number of loading cycles increases. The total deflection decreases as the thickness of the base layer increases. Plastics deflections at the top of the subgrade decrease progressively as the thickness of the base layer is increased. The elastic deflections of the surface and of the base layer decrease gradually with the increasing loading cycles. The elastic deflection at the top of the subgrade decreases with increasing thickness of the base layer. So, rutting can be limited by limiting the elastic deflection at the top of the subgrade. However, this criterion does not account for the rutting caused by the unbound base layers and that of the asphalt concrete.

scholarly journals STABILITY OF INTERLOCKED PATTERN PLACED BLOCK REVETMENTS

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (33) ◽  
pp. 46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabian Gier ◽  
Holger Schüttrumpf ◽  
Jens Mönnich ◽  
Jentsje Van der Meer ◽  
Matthias Kudella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Wind Waves ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Friction Forces ◽  
Ship Waves ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
Large Scale Model ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Hydraulic Stability

Revetments protect the shorelines of coasts, estuaries and rivers against wind waves, ship waves, currents and ice attacks. The resistance of revetments basically depends on the properties of the cover layer. In the case of an interlocked pattern placed revetment the resistance essentially depends on the weight of the individual blocks, the friction forces and the interlocking force. In this study, extensive large scale model tests have been performed to assess the hydraulic stability of interlocked pattern placed revetments. The study shows test results due to deformations, wave loading and pull-out tests. Overall, the experimental results show a significant increase in the structural stability of the revetment against wave attack due to the interlocking system compared to traditional revetment elements.

RANCANG BANGUN PERANGKAT EKSPERIMENTASI PROSES PIROLISIS BIOMASA GELOMBANG MIKRO

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Fachrizal
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Continuous Model ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Laboratory Apparatus ◽  
Liquid Form ◽  
Large Scale Model ◽  
Bio Oil ◽  
Pyrolysis Of Biomass

Biomass such as agriculture waste and urban waste are enormous potency as energy resources instead of enviromental problem. organic waste can be converted into energy in the form of liquid fuel, solid, and syngas by using of pyrolysis technique. Pyrolysis process can yield higher liquid form when the process can be drifted into fast and flash response. It can be solved by using microwave heating method. This research is started from developing an experimentation laboratory apparatus of microwave-assisted pyrolysis of biomass energy conversion system, and conducting preliminary experiments for gaining the proof that this method can be established for driving the process properly and safely. Modifying commercial oven into laboratory apparatus has been done, it works safely, and initial experiments have been carried out, process yields bio-oil and charcoal shortly, several parameters are achieved. Some further experiments are still needed for more detail parameters. Theresults may be used to design small-scale continuous model of productionsystem, which then can be developed into large-scale model that applicable for comercial use.

Effect of an Oscillating Flow Direction on Leading Edge Heat Transfer

1984 ◽  
Vol 106 (1) ◽  
pp. 222-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. L. Marziale ◽  
R. E. Mayle
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Strouhal Number ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Flow Direction ◽  
Leading Edge ◽  
Periodic Variation ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Transfer Rates ◽  
Large Scale Model ◽  
Turbulence Length

An experimental investigation was conducted to examine the effect of a periodic variation in the angle of attack on heat transfer at the leading edge of a gas turbine blade. A circular cylinder was used as a large-scale model of the leading edge region. The cylinder was placed in a wind tunnel and was oscillated rotationally about its axis. The incident flow Reynolds number and the Strouhal number of oscillation were chosen to model an actual turbine condition. Incident turbulence levels up to 4.9 percent were produced by grids placed upstream of the cylinder. The transfer rate was measured using a mass transfer technique and heat transfer rates inferred from the results. A direct comparison of the unsteady and steady results indicate that the effect is dependent on the Strouhal number, turbulence level, and the turbulence length scale, but that the largest observed effect was only a 10 percent augmentation at the nominal stagnation position.

Large scale model tests on Royal Schelde SES

1989 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. DE GAAIJ ◽  
E. VAN RIETBERGEN ◽  
M. SLEGERS
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Model Tests ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Large Scale Model

Experimental Study on the Behavior of a Swimming Pool Onboard a Large Passenger Ship

2009 ◽  
Vol 46 (01) ◽  
pp. 27-33
Author(s):  
Pekka Ruponen ◽  
Jerzy Matusiak ◽  
Janne Luukkonen ◽  
Mikko Ilus
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Hydraulic Cylinder ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Swimming Pool ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Longitudinal Motion ◽  
Sea State ◽  
Passenger Ship ◽  
Large Scale Model ◽  
Computer Controlled

The water in a swimming pool on the top deck of a large passenger ship can be excited to a resonant motion, even in a moderate sea state. The motion of the water in the pool is mainly caused by longitudinal acceleration, resulting from the ship's pitch and surge motions. At resonance, there can be high waves in the pool and splashing of water. In this study the behavior of the Solarium Pool of the Freedom of the Seas was examined in various sea states and operating conditions. The motions of the pool were calculated on the basis of a linear seakeeping method, and the behavior of the water in the pool was studied with experimental model tests. A large-scale model of the pool was constructed and fitted to a purpose-built test bench that could be axially moved by a computer-controlled hydraulic cylinder. Water elevation in the pool was measured, and all tests were video recorded. Different modifications of the pool were tested to improve the behavior of the pool. A strong correlation between the longitudinal motion and the behavior of the water in the pool was found.

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