Finite-Element Analysis of Portland Cement Concrete Pavements with Cracks

1997 ◽  
Vol 1568 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffery R. Roesler ◽  
Lev Khazanovich
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Crack Depth ◽  
Stress Singularity ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Concrete Pavements ◽  
Portland Cement Concrete ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Spring Element ◽  
Element Program

It was verified that finite-element modeling could be successfully used to analyze concrete pavements with partial-depth cracks. An existing finite-element program, ILLI-SLAB, was modified (ILSL97) to allow for partial-depth crack analysis. To model a partial-depth crack, a special line spring element was added to the finite-element code. The line spring elements mimic the behavior of a crack by acting as a rotational hinge between two continuous slabs. By using available fracture mechanics techniques, a relationship was derived between the amount of moment load transfer across a crack and the crack depth. This analytical solution was then used to formulate the element stiffness matrix for the line spring element. The deflections predicted by the new finite-element program are correct, but the stresses in the vicinity of the crack tip needed to be corrected to match the stress singularity zone in front of cracks. Several example problems were used to verify the proposed finite-element model, and an example of a typical highway loading condition was analyzed.

Finite Element Analysis of Synchronous Belt Tooth Failure

1993 ◽  
Vol 207 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
K W Dalgarno ◽  
A J Day ◽  
T H C Childs
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Interface Elements ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Element Program ◽  
Critical Strains

This paper describes a finite element analysis of a synchronous belt tooth under operational loads and conditions with the objective of obtaining a greater understanding of belt failure by tooth root cracking through an examination of the strains within the facing fabric in the belt. The analysis used the ABAQUS finite element program, and was based on a two-dimensional finite element model incorporating a hyperelastic material model for the elastomer compound. Contact between the belt tooth face and the pulley groove was modelled using surface interface elements which allowed only compression and shear forces at the contact surfaces. It is concluded that the critical strains in the facing fabric of the belt, and therefore the belt life, are largely determined by the tangential loading condition on the belt teeth.

CONCRETE CRACK MODELING DUE TO NON-UNIFORM CORROSION USING SMEARED APPROACH

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Ketut Hartana ◽  
Wahyuniarsih Sutrisno ◽  
Priyo Suprobo
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Crack Pattern ◽  
Uniform Corrosion ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Concrete Crack ◽  
Steel Bar ◽  
Element Program ◽  
Different Response

Numbers of researchers has been conducted the finite element analysis to predict cracks due to corrosion and assumed the corrosion as uniform expansive pressure. However, the analysis cannot reflect actual stress and crack occur in concrete. The corrosion volume could be bigger in several point at interface between concrete and steel bar. This condition causes the concentrate stress and gives different response with the uniform expansive pressure assumption. This study developed series of finite element model to study the crack propagation of the concrete due to non-uniform corrosion. The analysis is conducted with Abaqus finite element program used smeared cracking approach. Reinforced concrete was modeled in 2D using the Zhao experiment at edge section. This paper also discusses the effect of usage a deformed reinforcement to the spread of rust and crack pattern. Based on this study, the result of finite element modeling shows fairly good agreement with experimental data. It also shows that the usage of deformed reinforcement affect the non-uniformities level of the rust and cause the crack pattern at the concrete propagate differently compared with concrete which use plain reinforcement.

Finite Element Analysis on the Deformation of Energy-Saving Wire-Mesh Frame Wallboard

2014 ◽  
Vol 501-504 ◽  
pp. 731-735
Author(s):  
Li Zhang ◽  
Kang Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Steel Wire ◽  
Wire Mesh ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Element Program ◽  
Influence Degree

This paper analyzes the influence degree of related design parameters of wire-mesh frame wallboard on deformation through finite element program, providing theoretical basis for the design and test of steel wire rack energy-saving wallboard.

The Finite Element Analysis of Dynamic Interaction of High-Speed Shinkansen, the Rail, and Bridge

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Makoto Tanabe ◽  
Hajime Wakui ◽  
Nobuyuki Matsumoto
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Response ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Element Formulation ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Element Program ◽  
The Impact

Abstract A finite element formulation to solve the dynamic behavior of high-speed Shinkansen cars, rail, and bridge is given. A mechanical model to express the interaction between wheel and rail is described, in which the impact of the rail on the flange of wheel is also considered. The bridge is modeled by using various finite elements such as shell, beam, solid, spring, and mass. The equations of motions of bridge and Shinkansen cars are solved under the constitutive and constraint equations to express the interaction between rail and wheel. Numerical method based on a modal transformation to get the dynamic response effectively is discussed. A finite element program for the dynamic response analysis of Shinkansen cars, rail, and bridge at the high-speed running has been developed. Numerical examples are also demonstrated.

Static and Dynamic Analyses of the LSES Hull Structure

1978 ◽  
Vol 22 (02) ◽  
pp. 110-122
Author(s):  
A. S. Hananel ◽  
E. J. Dent ◽  
E. J. Philips ◽  
S. H. Chang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Surface Effect ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Hull Structure ◽  
Surface Effect Ship ◽  
Hull Design ◽  
Element Program

To avoid the conservativeness in the large surface-effect ship hull design which results from simplifying assumptions in the stress analysis, the hull structure was analyzed as a three-dimensional elastic body. The NASTRAN finite-element program, level 15.0, was selected for use in this analysis as the most suitable program available. A finite-element model representing the true hull stiffness was used in obtaining the internal load and displacement distributions. The inertia effect of the ship masses was included with each set of static loads. This was done by using the Static Analysis with Inertia Relief solution included in NASTRAN. The stress redistribution around cutouts in the hull was treated in a separate study. The interaction between hull and deckhouse was investigated by attaching a model of the deckhouse onto the hull model, and then solving for the appropriate load conditions. The natural frequencies were obtained using a reduced finite-element model of both the hull and hull/deckhouse combination. A new technique was developed for determining the dynamic stresses and their proper superposition on the static stresses.

Risk Analysis for the Construction Phases of Long-Span CFST Arch Bridge Based on Finite Element Analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 225-226 ◽  
pp. 823-826
Author(s):  
Yu Feng Zhang ◽  
Guo Fu Sun
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Limit State ◽  
Ultimate Limit State ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Nonlinear Buckling ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Arch Bridge ◽  
Cfst Arch Bridge ◽  
Element Program

As a part of virtual simulation of construction processes, this paper deals with the quantitative risk analysis for the construction phases of the CFST arch bridge. The main objectives of the study are to evaluate the risks by considering an ultimate limit state for the fracture of cable wires and to evaluate the risks for a limit state for the erection control during construction stages. Many researches have been evaluated the safety of constructed bridges, the uncertainties of construction phases have been ignored. This paper adopts the 3D finite element program ANSYS to establish the space model of CFST Arch Bridge, and to calculate the linear, the geometrical nonlinear and the double nonlinear buckling safety factors under the six different lode cases. Then the bridge’s risks are evaluated according to the results calculated which provide a reference for design of similar project.

A Nonlinear and Time Dependent Finite Element Analysis of Solder Joints in Surface Mounted Components Under Thermal Cycling

1991 ◽  
Vol 226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Hsin Pao ◽  
Kuan-Luen Chen ◽  
An-Yu Kuo
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Thermal Cycling ◽  
Solder Joints ◽  
Free Edge ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Element Program ◽  
Peel Stress

AbstractA nonlinear and time dependent finite element analysis was performed on two surface mounted electronic devices subjected to thermal cycling. Constitutive equations accounting for both plasticity and creep for 37Pb/63Sn and 90Pb/10Sn solders were assumed and implemented in a finite element program ABAQUS with the aid of a user subroutine. The FE results of 37Pb/63Sn solder joints were in reasonably good agreement with the experimental data by Hall [19]. In the case of 9OPb/1OSn solder in a multilayered transistor stack, the FE results showed the existence of strong peel stress near the free edge of the joint, in addition to the anticipated shear stress. The effect of such peel stress on the crack initiation and growth as a result of thermal cycling was discussed, together with the singular behavior of both shear and peel stresses near the free edge.

Virtual Testing for Frontal Impact of High-Top Cab of Heavy Truck

2011 ◽  
Vol 148-149 ◽  
pp. 1081-1084
Author(s):  
Wei Wang ◽  
Xu Liang Xie ◽  
Fu Lin Shen ◽  
Xiao Feng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Front Seat ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Explicit Finite Element ◽  
Commercial Code ◽  
Element Program ◽  
Heavy Truck ◽  
Survival Space ◽  
Pendulum Impact

ECE R29 regulation has legally claimed that the survival space must be guaranteed for the safety for driver and front seat passenger in event of crash during design of truck cabin. In this paper, a finite element model of a high-top cabin of a heavy truck with a manikin on the driver seat was built with commercial code Hypermesh, The explicit finite element program Ls-Dyna was used to simulate the frontal pendulum impact on the high-top cab in the light of ECE R29 regulation. Deformation of the truck cabin and the survival space of the dummy were analyzed and discussed. Also, some suggestions were given to solve the contact possibility between steering column and the knees of manikin.

Buckling and layer failure of composite laminated cylinders subjected to hydrostatic pressure

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 415-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ke Chun Shen ◽  
Guang Pan ◽  
JiangFeng Lu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Hydrostatic Pressure ◽  
Failure Criteria ◽  
Underwater Vehicle ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Failure Characteristics ◽  
Element Program ◽  
Critical Buckling Pressure

AbstractThe buckling and layer failure characteristics of composite laminated cylinders subjected to hydrostatic pressure were investigated through finite element analysis for underwater vehicle application. The Tsai-Wu failure criteria were used as the failure criteria for the buckling analysis. A sensitivity analysis was conducted to research the influence of the number of elements on the critical buckling pressure. ANSYS, a finite element program, successfully predicted the buckling pressure with 5.3–27.8% (linear) and 0.3–22.5% (nonlinear) deviation from experimental results. The analysis results showed that the cylinders can carry more pressure after a slight decrease in pressure and recovery of the supporting load. For layer failure analysis, it was found that the failure that occurred in the 0° layer was more serious than that in the 90° layer within the neighboring layers at the inner layers (nos. 1–7) and outer layers (nos. 8–24).

scholarly journals Evaluation of Strains at the Bottom of the Asphalt Base Layer of a Semi-Rigid Pavement Under a Class 6 Vehicle

2019 ◽  
Vol 271 ◽  
pp. 08008
Author(s):  
Mohsen Talebsafa ◽  
Stefan A. Romanoschi ◽  
Athanassios T. Papagiannakis ◽  
Constantin Popescu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Longitudinal Direction ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Base Layer ◽  
Rigid Pavement ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Element Program ◽  
Transverse Strains ◽  
Longitudinal Strains ◽  
Good Agreement

A newly constructed pavement on US-287 near Mansfield, TX was instrumented with gauges installed at the bottom of the asphalt concrete base layer to measure the longitudinal and transverse strains developed under a test vehicle. The finite element program Abaqus was used to compute the strains at the location of the gauges; they were found in good agreement with the measured strains. The research showed that the strains under the steering axle were of similar magnitude as the strains under the rear tandem axle. The measured transverse strains were in general slightly bigger than the corresponding longitudinal strains, while the finite element model computed higher strains in the longitudinal direction. These findings suggest the need to account for the strain responses from the steering axle of trucks and to account for both the longitudinal and the transverse strains when computing the fatigue damage induced by trucks.

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