scholarly journals Structural Monitoring and Safety Assessment during Translocation of Mahavira Hall of Jade Buddha Temple

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (19) ◽  
pp. 5477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhang ◽  
Xue ◽  
Xie ◽  
Zhang ◽  
Lu
Keyword(s):  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Relative Displacement ◽  
Value Theory ◽  
Timber Structure ◽  
Structural Monitoring ◽  
Structural Performance ◽  
Threshold Values ◽  
Limit Value ◽  
The Ancient Chinese

The Mahavira Hall of the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai, China is a century-old traditional timber structure with a post-and-lintel construction. To improve the temple’s architectural layout and enhance the lintel structural integrity, the Mahavira Hall was moved 30.66 m and then elevated 1.05 m in September 2017. To assist in the structural translocation and uplift, the authors designed a monitoring system to continuously measure the relative displacement and inclination of the overall structure, individual components, and inside statues to ensure the integrity of the hall and its contents. This article presents and summarizes the priority issues and principles of monitoring the ancient Chinese timber structure. The time series of monitored data are decimated in order to minimize the fluctuation of data. The structural integrity of the Mahavira Hall was evaluated based on the inclination angle of its vital members. Finally, combined with the limit value regulated by code and the predicted early warning threshold values, which are based on extreme value theory, the effect of the translocation on the structural performance was obtained using fuzzy logic.

Debonding Behaviors of CFRP Strengthened RC Beams with Weak Interfaces

2013 ◽  
Vol 351-352 ◽  
pp. 587-591
Author(s):  
Sen Li ◽  
Xiao Gang Wang ◽  
Xin Gang Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strain ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Structural Performance ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Weak Interface ◽  
Premature Rupture ◽  
Loading Process ◽  
Interface Effects

Debonding behaviors of CFRP strengthened RC beams were experimentally investigated under the influence of weak interfaces, which are induced either by defective bonding of replaced cover or expansive cracks. Shown by test results, weak interfaces impaired considerably the structural integrity of strengthening systems during loading, and easily led to CFRP debonding failure. U-strips worked effectively in preventing the integral debonding and guarantee the structural performance of flexural sheets. However, local cover delamination in the loading process and premature rupture of flexural CFRP could still take place due to the weak interface effects. Therefore, allowable tensile strain of flexural CFRP should be reduced, and more strict confinement and anchorage measures should be taken in this case.

Reconstruction of the Technical Museum in Zagreb

2013 ◽  
Vol 778 ◽  
pp. 919-926 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vlatka Rajčić ◽  
Dean Čizmar ◽  
Mislav Stepinac
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Ratio ◽  
Timber Structure ◽  
Structural Performance ◽  
Timber Structures ◽  
Large Span ◽  
Entire Structure ◽  
Structure Reconstruction ◽  
Engineering Concept

Technical Museum is one of the most visited Museums in Zagreb (capital of Croatia). The museum presents scientific and educational centre in the field of technical sciences. The entire structure of the Museum is constructed as a timber structure and as such represents a rare existing example of the European engineering concept of expo-halls timber structures with large span (85m x 40 m) from the early 20 century. In this article overview of different NDTs that were performed in order to assess the structural performance of elements is given; moisture ratio and ultrasound investigations are carried out in situ in order to investigate timber condition. Based on the detected state of the structure reconstruction measures are presented.

Numerical Modelling of Historic Vaulted Timber Structures

2013 ◽  
Vol 778 ◽  
pp. 517-525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carina Fonseca Ferreira ◽  
Dina D’Ayala ◽  
Jose L. Fernandez Cabo ◽  
Rafael Díez
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Software Package ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Shear Stiffness ◽  
Timber Structure ◽  
Structural Performance ◽  
Timber Structures ◽  
Global Response ◽  
Historic Structures ◽  
Numerical Approaches

Historic timber structures forming vaulted roofs of public and ecclesiastical buildings are present worldwide. The structural response of these constructions is usually governed by the structural performance of the joints, the interaction between the timber structure and the masonry parts, and the current condition of both joints and timber members. At present, numerical approaches, such as finite element method-based approaches are well-established tools for investigating the global response of complex historic structures. Using a FE-based software package, the authors developed a numerical model of a portion of an existing historic vaulted timber structure, which is part of the roof of the Cathedral of Ica in Peru, considering the in-plane semi-rigid response of the planked arches in the elastic range. For this purpose, the rotational and shear stiffness of the joints and the properties of the materials, which are assumed in good conditions, are calibrated by comparing the numerical outputs with experimental results available in literature. The aim of the work presented here is to compare the response of the same vault assuming either continuous (planks continuously connected) or discontinuous arches (modelling of the semi-rigid response of the joints which connect the planks together).

scholarly journals Assessment of Structural Performance and Integrity for Vibration-based Energy Harvester in Frequency Domain

Electronics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 357
Author(s):  
Ji-Won Jin ◽  
Ki-Weon Kang
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Domain ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Energy Harvester ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Structural Performance ◽  
Railway Vehicle ◽  
Response Analysis

A vibration-based energy harvester (VEH) utilizes vibrations originated from various structures and specifically maximizes the displacement of its moving parts, using the resonance between the frequency of external vibration loads from the structure and the natural frequency of VEH to improve power production efficiency. This study presents the procedure to evaluate the structural performance and structural integrity of VEH utilized in a railway vehicle under frequency domain. First of all, a structural performance test was performed to identify the natural frequency and assess the structural response in frequency domain. Then, the static structural analysis was carried out using FE analysis to investigate the failure critical locations (FCLs) and effect of resonance. Finally, we conducted a frequency response analysis to identify the structural response and investigate the structural integrity in frequency domain. Based on these results, the authors assessed the structural performance and integrity of VEHs in two versions.

Study on the Structural and Aseismatical Performance of Multi-Storey Ancient Chinese Timber Structure Shangyou Tower of Palace Style

2012 ◽  
Vol 535-537 ◽  
pp. 2012-2016
Author(s):  
Da Feng Gao ◽  
Peng Fei Li ◽  
Lei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Ground Motion ◽  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Time History ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Timber Structure ◽  
Wooden Frame ◽  
Spring Element ◽  
The Ancient Chinese

Based on the rich previous experimental data, the multi-storey ancient Chinese timber structure shangyou tower of palace style was studied. ANSYS10.0 software was used to establish the finite element models. One finite element model of large wooden frame was established by applying semi-rigid spring element to simulate the joint of mortise-tenon, tou-kung and the connection on column foot in the real wooden structure. The other finite element model of antique building corresponding to the finite element model above was established. The first 10 inherent frequencies and vibrations of the two models were obtained by the method of Block Lanczos with full transient analysis. The model displacement and acceleration time history curves were obtained by taking the two models subjected to El-Centro ground motion, Taft ground motion and Lanzhou artificial ground motion excitation. By the results analysis of the two models, it can be find that the vibration isolation performance of the ancient Chinese timber structure mainly manifests in the column foot, tenon and mortise connection and the tou-kung layer.

Floatover Deck Installation: Case Study — Structural Efficiency of Longitudinally and Transversely-Recessed Structures

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee A. O’Neill ◽  
Emmanuel Fakas ◽  
Rodney Pinna ◽  
Timothy Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Transverse Direction ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Structural Performance ◽  
Structural Efficiency

Conventional floatover deck (FOD) installation on a jacket substructure requires the top of the structure to be recessed appropriately, either in the longitudinal or transverse direction to accommodate the vessel transporting the deck. The recess direction is very important to the design of the jacket and influences the outfitting of appurtenances, the shape of the deck and the floatover concept as a whole. This study investigates the structural integrity of typical longitudinal and transverse jackets suitable for FOD installation under both inplace and installation conditions. The study also assesses the structural efficiency of the two options under various installation conditions and benchmarks their structural performance against more conventional jackets associated with lift-installed decks.

Advanced Constitutive Model for the Accurate Evaluation of the Structural Performance of Welded Pipes in Offshore Applications

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Cooreman ◽  
Dennis Van Hoecke ◽  
Martin Liebeherr ◽  
Philippe Thibaux ◽  
Hervé Luccioni
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Constitutive Model ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Compressive Strain ◽  
Longitudinal Direction ◽  
Structural Performance ◽  
Isotropic Hardening ◽  
Hardening Models ◽  
Strain Paths

To guarantee the structural integrity of oil and gas transporting pipelines, a detailed analysis of the pipe’s structural response has to be performed. This is of particular importance for offshore applications. As large scale testing is costly and time consuming, one often relies on FE (Finite Element) modelling to accomplish, at least, part of this task. Properties that typically need to be evaluated are compressive strain capacity, collapse resistance and ovalization during reel-lay installation. Furthermore, it can be assumed that those properties are influenced by the pipe forming process, as pipe forming will change the mechanical properties and the level of anisotropy and will modify/introduce residual stresses. Therefore, a first logical step is to simulate pipe forming before evaluating the pipe’s structural performance, to account for these effects. The reliability of FE simulations largely depends on the capability of the constitutive model to accurately describe the mechanical behaviour of the material being studied. Most commercial FE codes only offer combined kinematic-isotropic hardening models. Those models cannot capture the so-called cross-hardening effect and can therefore not predict the evolution of anisotropy during pipe forming. The present paper discusses the implementation and calibration of a more advanced constitutive model, more specifically the Levkovitch-Svendsen model, which accounts for isotropic, kinematic and distortional hardening. The model was implemented in Abaqus/Implicit through a UMAT user subroutine. An inverse modelling approach was applied to calibrate the constitutive model, whereby an extensive set of mechanical tests, involving cyclic tension-compression tests and tests with changing strain paths, was conducted. To assess the model’s performance, it was used in two case studies. The first study focused on the evolution of mechanical properties during spiral pipe forming. The results show that the Levkovitch-Svendsen model allows prediction of the properties in both the transverse and longitudinal direction on pipe. When applying a kinematic-isotropic hardening law only, the properties in the longitudinal direction are significantly underestimated. In the second study, different hardening models were used to predict the evolution of ovality during reel-lay installation. It was observed that the predictions made with the Levkovitch-Svendsen model were much closer to the experimental values than the results obtained by means of a kinematic-isotropic hardening model.

Analysis of Structural Properties and Seismic Performance of a Temple

2012 ◽  
Vol 535-537 ◽  
pp. 2007-2011
Author(s):  
Da Feng Gao ◽  
Lei Wang ◽  
Peng Fei Li
Keyword(s):  
Safety Margin ◽  
Time History ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Shear Capacity ◽  
Timber Structure ◽  
Spring Element ◽  
History Analysis ◽  
The Ancient Chinese ◽  
The Temple ◽  
Column Base

In order to further study the seismic mechanism of ancient timber structure, the wooden structure of the temple was taken as the research object, and the reasonable mechanical model was established by applying semi-rigid spring element to simulate mortise-tenon joint, tou-kung and column base. The test of the compressive, bent and the shear capacity all met requirements by analyzing the model under the static load, and the average safety margin of the structure is 86.7%. The first six inherent frequencies and vibration shapes were obtained by analysing the finite element model using the method of Block Lanczos, With full transient analysis, considered the model in the El-Centro wave, Taft wave and Lanzhou artificial wave excitation under the three earthquake time history analysis, and got the model acceleration time history curves, the results show that the ancient Chinese timber structure has better aseismic performance. The above-mentioned methods and corresponding conclusions could provide the reference for maintenance and protection of ancient Chinese timber structure.

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