Quasi-Dynamic Implicit Finite Element Analysis of Steel-Clad, Wood-Framed Shear Walls

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 1619-1628
Author(s):  
Khoi D. Mai ◽  
William F. Cofer ◽  
Donald A. Bender
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Shear Walls ◽  
Monotonic Loading ◽  
Solution Technique ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Ultimate Shear Strength ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Wood Frame

HighlightsA new finite element modeling method was developed to predict performance of steel-clad, wood-framed diaphragms.The new method overcomes limitations of previous models and accurately predicts yielding and buckling behaviors.The new method will save time and money in developing design values for steel-clad, wood-frame diaphragms.Abstract. Various finite element codes and solution techniques have been developed for steel-clad, wood-framed (SCWF) shear walls over the past few decades. Most previous finite element models for SCWF shear walls under monotonic loading were based on a static implicit solution technique. Previous researchers stated that the static implicit technique showed promise for modeling SCWF diaphragms; however, the solution technique failed to converge to equilibrium as local instabilities in the form of snap-through buckling of steel cladding occurred or geometric nonlinearities were included in the model. In this study, a nonlinear quasi-dynamic implicit finite element analysis (FEA) of SCWF shear walls subjected to monotonic loading was developed to overcome the deficiencies of the static implicit approach. Three types of elements were used, including beam elements to model wood framing, shell elements to model steel cladding, and nonlinear spring elements to model connectors. Screw connector tests were conducted to obtain the load-displacement constitutive relationships needed for finite element models. Nine types of SCWF shear walls with and without lap seam stitching were tested to validate the finite element model. The ratios of predicted to test values for ultimate shear strength averaged 0.97 with a coefficient of variation (COV) of 8.1%, and the ratios for effective shear modulus averaged 1.13 with a COV of 30%. The quasi-dynamic implicit FEA is a significant improvement over previous static implicit techniques and should be a useful tool to predict the ultimate shear strength and effective shear modulus of SCWF shear walls under monotonic loading. Keywords: Diaphragm design, Post-frame building, Steel-clad wood-frame diaphragm.

Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Moving Coil Loudspeaker Suspension

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naveen Viswanatha ◽  
Mark Avis ◽  
Moji Moatamedi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Physical Model ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Sinusoidal Load ◽  
Geometric Effects

The surround and the spider of the loudspeaker suspension are modelled in ANSYS to carry out finite element analysis. The displacement dependent nonlinearities arising from the suspension are studied and the material and geometric effects leading to the nonlinearities are parameterised. The ANSYS models are simulated to be excited by a sinusoidal load and the results are evaluated by comparison with the results obtained by a physical model. The paper illustrates how practical models can be analysed using cost effective finite element models and also the extension of the models to experiment on various parameters, like changing the geometry for optimisation, by computer simulation.

scholarly journals Vibrational Characteristics of Zigzag, Armchair and Chiral Cantilever Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 096369351302200
Author(s):  
S.K. Jalan ◽  
B. Nageswara Rao ◽  
S. Gopalakrishnan
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Single Walled Carbon ◽  
Empirical Relations ◽  
Vibrational Characteristics ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Finite element analysis has been performed to study vibrational characteristics of cantilever single walled carbon nanotubes. Finite element models are generated by specifying the C-C bond rigidities, which are estimated by equating energies from molecular mechanics and continuum mechanics. Bending, torsion, and axial modes are identified based on effective mass for armchair, zigzag and chiral cantilever single walled carbon nanotubes, whose Young's modulus is evaluated from the bending frequency. Empirical relations are provided for frequencies of bending, torsion, and axial modes.

Finite Element Analysis of the Effects of Coated Tool on High Speed Orthogonal Machining

2008 ◽  
Vol 392-394 ◽  
pp. 879-883
Author(s):  
Hui Xia Liu ◽  
H. Yan ◽  
Xiao Wang ◽  
Shu Bin Lu ◽  
K. Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Finite Element Code ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Orthogonal Machining ◽  
Coated Tool ◽  
Deform 2D ◽  
Updated Lagrangian

Two 3-D finite element models of coated tool and uncoated tool were established using the finite element code DEFORM-2D based on the updated Lagrangian formula. And their machinability on high speed orthogonal machining was simulated and compared. The investigation results indicate that the coated tool has higher surface temperature and lower inside temperature compared with the uncoated tool. Moreover, the cutting forces of the model using coated tool are lower than that using uncoated tool.

Finite Element Analysis of Mechanical Property for Solid Multibarrel Tube-Confined Concrete Columns (CHS Inner and SHS Outer) under Monotonic Loading

2011 ◽  
Vol 94-96 ◽  
pp. 641-646
Author(s):  
Zhao Qiang Zhang ◽  
Yong Yao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Constitutive Models ◽  
Concrete Columns ◽  
Steel Tube ◽  
Monotonic Loading ◽  
Confined Concrete ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Load Displacement

Based on the constitutive models of steel and core concrete,the failure modes and the load-displacement curves of the solid multibarrel tube-confined concrete columns(CHS inner and SHS outer) under monotonic loading are calculated by using finite element analysis (FEA) method.The analytical results reveal the rules of stress distribution in steel and core concrete.The influences of axial compression ratio, yield strength of steel tube and concrete on the load-displacement curves are discussed.Through the results,it is deeply known the working mechanism of members(CHS inner and SHS outer) subjected to the static loads.

Non-Linear Numerical Simulation of Core Steel Reinforced Concrete Columns Based on ABAQUS Software

2014 ◽  
Vol 651-653 ◽  
pp. 1197-1200
Author(s):  
Kai Wen Li ◽  
Zhi Yang Li ◽  
Yun Zou
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Concrete Columns ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Steel Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Test Process ◽  
Abaqus Software

Finite element analysis could be used as a supplementary means to investigate mechanical behavior. ABAQUS software is conducted to analyze steel reinforced concrete (SRC) columns. Firstly, in order to validate the rationality of the analytical model, finite element models of test specimens are established to simulate the test process. By comparing the analytical results with experimental ones, it is found that the results from finite element analysis coincide well with that from test. So ABAQUS software could be used as a supplementary means to simulate SRC column mechanical behavior . Further the ductility and ultimate capacity of SRC columns are studied with the changes of steel bone ratio and the axial compressive ratio.

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