scholarly journals Working State of ECC Link Slabs Used in Continuous Bridge Decks

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (21) ◽  
pp. 4667 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junfei Zhong ◽  
Jiyang Shen ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Jun Shi ◽  
Xiaocong Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interpolation Method ◽  
State Theory ◽  
Structural Failure ◽  
Analysis Theory ◽  
Internal Forces ◽  
Failure Point ◽  
Behavior Characteristics ◽  
Yielding Point ◽  
Original Information ◽  
Loading Procedure

The working states of three types of engineered cementitious composites (ECC) link slabs subjected to vertical loads are investigated based on the structural working state theory. The scattered measured strains are firstly expanded into spatially continuous data using the response simulating interpolation method without loss of original information. The generalized strain energy density (GSED) is derived from these data and the sum of which are used to characterize the working states of ECC link slabs. Thereafter, the Mann-Kendall (M-K) criterion is introduced to detect the working state leaps during the whole loading procedure and two critical mutations are revealed: The yielding point and the initial structural failure point. Finally, the working state modes, the characteristics of strain fields and the development of internal forces are employed to verify the working state mutations around the revealed critical points. The GSED-based analysis of structural working state is an innovative method to discern some unseen working behavior characteristics which are ignored by traditional structural analysis theory. The work reported herein has a further effect in improving the structural design codes for ECC link slabs.

scholarly journals Stressing State Analysis of an Integral Abutment Curved Box-Girder Bridge Model

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 1841
Author(s):  
Jun Shi ◽  
Jiyang Shen ◽  
Xiaohui Yu ◽  
Junran Liu ◽  
Guangchun Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Failure Load ◽  
State Theory ◽  
Structural Failure ◽  
Integral Abutment ◽  
Box Girder ◽  
Future Design ◽  
Bridge Model ◽  
Variation Characteristics ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Behavior Characteristics

This paper experimentally investigates the working behavior characteristics of an integral abutment curved box-girder (IACBG) bridge model based on the structural stressing state theory. First, the stressing state of the bridge model is represented by generalized strain energy density (GSED) values at each load Fj and characterized by the normalized GSED sum Ej,norm. Then, the Mann-Kendall (M-K) criterion is adopted to detect the stressing state mutations of the bridge model from Ej,norm-Fj curve in order to achieve the new definition of structural failure load. Correspondingly, the stressing state modes for the bridge model’s sections and internal forces are reached in order to investigate their variation characteristics and the coordinated working behavior around the updated failure load. The unseen knowledge is revealed by studying working behavior characteristics of the bridge model. Therefore, the analytical results could provide a new structural analysis method, which updates the definition of the existing structural failure load and provides a reference for future design of the bridges.

scholarly journals Stressing State Analysis of CFST Arch Supports in Deep Roadway Based on NSF Method

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (20) ◽  
pp. 4238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shen ◽  
Huang ◽  
Yang ◽  
Shi ◽  
Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Steel Tube ◽  
State Theory ◽  
Underground Structures ◽  
Damage Development ◽  
Future Design ◽  
Measured Strain ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Behavior Characteristics ◽  
Different Characteristics ◽  
Arch Supports

This paper experimentally analyzes the working behavior characteristics of five concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) arch supports in deep roadway based on the numerical shape function (NSF) method and structural stressing state theory. First, the measured strain data are expanded by the NSF method and modeled as generalized strain energy density (GSED) to characterize the stressing state of the supports. Then, one of the supports is taken as an example and the Mann-Kendall (M-K) criterion is adopted to detect the mutation characteristics of the support, which derives the new definition of structural failure load. Correspondingly, the stressing state modes as well as strain and stress fields for the support are proposed to verify their mutation characteristics. Finally, the common and different characteristics of stressing state, damage development and internal forces for different supports are also summarized. The analytical results of the supports explore a new analysis method for underground structures and the unseen knowledge provides a reference to more rational future design.

scholarly journals Stressing State Analysis on a Single Tube CFST Arch Under Spatial Loads

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (23) ◽  
pp. 5039
Author(s):  
Kangkang Yang ◽  
Jian Yuan ◽  
Jun Shi ◽  
Kaikai Zheng ◽  
Jiyang Shen
Keyword(s):  
Strain Energy Density ◽  
Strain Energy ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Arch Model ◽  
Average Strain ◽  
Bending Strain ◽  
Strain Data ◽  
Internal Forces ◽  
Arch Structures ◽  
Behavior Characteristics

This paper analyzes the stressing state characteristics of a concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) arch model under spatial loads, using the method of modeling structural stressing state and the thin plate simulating interpolation (TSI) method. Firstly, the parameter-generalized strain energy density (GSED) is applied to model the stressing state of the arch. Then, the normalized GSED sum at each load plots the characteristic curve. The characteristic loads P (66 kN) and Q (85 kN) in the curve are distinguished by the Mann–Kendall (M–K) criterion. To characterize structural axial and bending stressing states, the parameters of the sectional average strain and generalized bending strain are proposed as stressing state submodes. Finally, the TSI method is used to interpolate strain data for deep analysis of internal forces. By modeling the structural stressing state, the working behavior characteristics of arch structures are greatly revealed in a particular view and the results could provide a reference for the development of bridge design.

scholarly journals Mechanical Behavior of Tunnel Lining with Cracks at Different Positions

Symmetry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Su ◽  
Yinming Jie ◽  
Xiaokai Niu ◽  
Chang Liu ◽  
Xuan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Side Wall ◽  
Internal Force ◽  
Structural Failure ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Lining Structure ◽  
Internal Forces ◽  
Stress And Deformation ◽  
Longitudinal Cracks

Cracks in the lining significantly reduce the safety of a tunnel during operation. It is urgent to figure out the influence of cracks on tunnel carrying capacity. In this paper, three-dimensional model tests were conducted to investigate deformation, internal force, and deterioration laws of the lining with prefabricated cracks at different positions. The main conclusions were obtained as follows: (1) The carrying capacity of the lining structure with prefabricated cracks was reduced, and the deformation of the lining structure increased. The penetration of the vault crown crack accelerated the damage of the lining structure, and structural failure occurred when the crack went through at the left arch spring. (2) The internal force of the lining was greatly affected by the positions of prefabricated cracks. The internal forces of the lining structure decreased with the existence of prefabricated cracks. Whether or not there were prefabricated cracks, tension cracks appeared in the inside fiber of the vault and inverted arch. (3) The deformation of the lining structure with the existence of prefabricated cracks increased. When the prefabricated crack was located at the vault, the deformation was the largest, followed by the arch spring, side wall, and arch shoulder. (4) The analysis shows that prefabricated cracks at the vault are the most damaging under stress and deformation of the lining structure, so longitudinal cracks at the vault should be strengthened.

scholarly journals Investigation on Single Tube CFST Arch Models by Modeling Structural Stressing State Based on NSF Method

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (23) ◽  
pp. 5006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang ◽  
Wang ◽  
Shi ◽  
Sun ◽  
Zheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Failure Load ◽  
Stress Fields ◽  
Accurate Estimation ◽  
Behavioral Characteristics ◽  
Arch Model ◽  
Structural Failure ◽  
Arch Models ◽  
Single Tube ◽  
Internal Forces ◽  
Strain Stress

This paper investigated the behavioral characteristics of two single tube concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) arch models under different loads. Applying the numerical shape function (NSF) method, the limited strain data of arch models were interpolated to obtain more detailed strain information at unmeasured points. By numerically modeling and characterizing the structural stressing state of arches, these interpolated strains were calculated as the normalized strain energy density (SED) sum to plot the corresponding characteristic curves. Utilizing the Mann-Kendall (M-K) criterion, the qualitative characteristic load was detected from the curve and was referred to as the failure load, updating the existing definition of structural failure. Then, from the perspective of experimental strains, strain/stress fields, and stressing state submodes of internal forces obtained based on the NSF method, the working behavioral characteristics of each respective CFST arch model under loads were embodied in detail. The mutation features were distinguished from the development trend of strain/stress fields or distribution patterns of internal forces to verify the rationality of the updated failure load. Consequently, the NSF method can have a reasonable interpolation on the limited experimental data. By modeling structural stressing state, it can conduct an accurate estimation of the structural failure load and provide a reference for the future design of arch bridges.

scholarly journals Essential Stressing State Features of Laterally Loaded Masonry Wall Panels Revealed from Experimental Displacements

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bai Liu ◽  
Rui Li ◽  
Yu Zhang ◽  
Guangchun Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Failure Load ◽  
Failure Process ◽  
Qualitative Change ◽  
Characteristic Parameter ◽  
Masonry Wall ◽  
State Theory ◽  
Structural Failure ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Wall Panels ◽  
Laterally Loaded

Abstract This study reveals the essential and general working features of laterally loaded masonry (LLM) wall panels from their experimental displacements by applying structural stressing state theory. Firstly, the generalized work of force is proposed to express the stressing state mode and its characteristic parameter. Then, the Mann-Kendall criterion is applied to detect the mutation point in the curve of the characteristic parameter with the load increase. Correspondingly, it is verified that the evolution of the stressing state mode also embodies the mutation feature. The stressing state mutation feature is inherent and common as the embodiment of the natural law from quantitative change to qualitative change of a system. The stressing state mutation feature reveals the starting point of structural failure process, which could update the existing definition of structural failure load. Further, the elastoplastic branch (EPB) point is revealed referring to the updated failure load, which might be directly taken as the design load with the rational margin of safety. In a sense, this paper presents a new way to address the classic issue of structural load-bearing capacity uncertainty and to update the existing design codes of LLM wall panels.

scholarly journals AN INVESTIGATION INTO WORKING BEHAVIOR CHARACTERISTICS OF PARABOLIC CFST ARCHES APPLYING STRUCTURAL STRESSING STATE THEORY

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Shi ◽  
Kangkang Yang ◽  
Kaikai Zheng ◽  
Jiyang Shen ◽  
Guangchun Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Design ◽  
Strain Energy ◽  
Failure Load ◽  
Shape Function ◽  
Qualitative Change ◽  
State Theory ◽  
State Change ◽  
Strain Data ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Behavior Characteristics

This paper conducts the experimental and simulative analysis of stressing state characteristics for parabolic concretefilled steel tubular (CFST) arches undergoing vertical loads. The measured stain data is firstly modeled as the generalized strain energy density (GSED) to describe structural stressing state mode. Then, the normalized GSED sum Ej,norm at each load Fj derives the Ej,norm-Fj curve reflecting the stressing state characteristics of CFST arches. Furthermore, the Mann-Kendall criterion is adopted to detect the stressing state change of the CFST arch during its load-bearing process, leading to the revelation of a vital stressing state leap characteristic according to the natural law from quantitative change to qualitative change of a system. The revealed qualitative leap characteristic updates the existing definition of the CFST arch’s failure load. Finally, the accurate formula is derived to predict the failure/ultimate loads of CFST arches. Besides, a method of numerical shape function is proposed to expand the limited strain data for further analysis of the stressing state submodes. The GSED-based analysis of structural stressing state opens a new way to recognize the unseen working behavior characteristics of arch structures and the updated failure load could contribute to the improvement on the structural design codes.

scholarly journals STRESSING STATE ANALYSIS OF LARGE CURVATURE CONTINUOUS PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BOX-GIRDER BRIDGE MODEL

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 411-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Shi ◽  
Jiyang Shen ◽  
Guangchun Zhou ◽  
Fengjiang Qin ◽  
Pengcheng Li
Keyword(s):  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Prestressed Concrete ◽  
Qualitative Change ◽  
State Theory ◽  
Box Girder ◽  
Large Curvature ◽  
Bridge Model ◽  
Concrete Box Girder ◽  
Angle Of View ◽  
Behavior Characteristics

This paper experimentally analyzes the working behavior characteristics of a large-curvature continuous prestressed concrete box-girder (CPCBG) bridge model based on structural stressing state theory. First, the measured strain data is modeled as generalized strain energy density (GSED) to characterize the stressing state of the bridge model. Then, the Mann-Kendall (M-K) criterion is adopted to detect the stressing state leaps of the bridge model according to the natural law from quantitative change to qualitative change of a system, which derives the new definition of structural failure load. Correspondingly, the stressing state modes for the bridge model’s sections and internal forces are proposed to verify their changing characteristics and the coordinate working behavior around the characteristic loads. The analytical results reveal the working behavior characteristics of the bridge mode unseen in traditional structural analysis, which provides a new angle of view to conduct structural analysis and a reference to the improvement of design codes.

scholarly journals Deformation Stress State of Elastic Bodies

10.14311/660 ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Skokánek
Keyword(s):  
Stress State ◽  
Safety Margin ◽  
Theory Of Elasticity ◽  
State Theory ◽  
Elastic Bodies ◽  
Deformable Bodies ◽  
Internal Forces ◽  
Deformation Force ◽  
Deformation Stress ◽  
Solid Bodies

The theory of the deformation stress state is based on the actual corpuscular structure of matter characterized in terms of mechanics by the fact that an increase in the distance of two adjacent atoms is accompanied by the origin of an attractive force and a reduction in their distance by the origin of a repulsive force. These forces differ significantly from the classical internal forces, which are the forces of the mechanics of perfectly solid bodies. These express the equilibrium of forces with reference to the given area within the loaded body, and have no direct deformation effect. This paper defines the quantities of the deformation stress state – the deformation force and the deformation stress – the direct manifestation of which is a deformation. The author introduces the term of deformation stress state theory (DSS theory) to the field of the theory of elasticity dealing with the stress state of deformable bodies. The quantities and the equations of this theory also form the basis for the formulation of the theory of failure, which makes it possible to determine reliably the safety margin and the strength of a multiaxially loaded body from the stress state described by the static quantities (stress tensor) and uniaxial strength. 

scholarly journals A Few Good Reasons to Consider a Beam Finite Element Formulation on the Lie Group SE(3)

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentin Sonneville ◽  
Olivier Brüls
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Lie Group ◽  
Virtual Work ◽  
Interpolation Method ◽  
Finite Element Formulation ◽  
Element Formulation ◽  
Tangent Stiffness Matrix ◽  
Rigorous Framework ◽  
Internal Forces ◽  
Constant Deformation

Based on an original interpolation method we develop a beam finite element formulation on the Lie group SE(3) which relies on a mathematically rigorous framework and provides compact notations. We work out the beam kinematics in the SE(3) context, the beam deformation measure and obtain the expression of the internal forces using the virtual work principle. The proposed formulation exhibits important features from both the theoretical and numerical points of view. The approach leads to a natural coupling of position and rotation variables and thus differs from classical Timoshenko/Cosserat formulations. We highlight several important properties such as a constant deformation measure over the element, an invariant tangent stiffness matrix under of rigid motions or the absence of shear locking.

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