On the Loads for Strength Design of Cutterhead of Full Face Rock Tunnel Boring Machine

Cutterhead loads are the key mechanical parameters for the strength design of the full face hard rock tunnel boring machine(TBM).Due to the brittle rock-breaking mechanism,the excavation loads acting on cutters fluctuate strongly and show some randomness.The conventional method that using combinations of some special static loads to perform the strength design of TBM cutterhead may lead to strength failure during working practice.In this paper,a three-dimensional finite element model for coupled Cutterhead–Rock is developed to determine the cutterhead loads.Then the distribution characteristics and the influence factors of cutterhead loads are analyzed based on the numerical results.It is found that,as time changes,the normal and tangential forces acting on cutters and the total torque acting on the cutterhead approximately distribute log normally,while the total thrusts acting on the cutterhead approximately show a normal distribution.Furthermore,the statistical average values of cutterhead loads are proportional to the uniaxial compressive strength(UCS)of cutting rocks.The values also change with the penetration and the diameter of cutterhead following a power function.Based on these findings,we propose a three-parameter model for the mean of cutterhead loads and a method of generating the random cutter forces.Then the strength properties of a typical cutterhead are analyzed in detail using loads generated by the new method.The optimized cutterhead has been successfully applied in engineering.The method in this paper may provide a useful reference for the strength design of TBM cutterhead.

Strength Design Method for Tubing Hanger of Subsea Christmas Tree Against Big Temperature Difference

The tubing hanger is an important component of the subsea Christmas tree, experiencing big temperature difference which will lead to very high thermal stresses. On the basis of API 17D/ISO 13628-4 and ASME VIII-1, and by comprehensively considering the erosion of oil and the gravity load of the tubing, a calculation model is established by regarding design pressure and thermal stress, and the method for designing the tubing hanger of the horizontal Christmas tree under big temperature difference condition is developed from the fourth strength theory. The proposed theory for strength design of the tubing hanger in big temperature difference is verified by numerical results from ABAQUS.

Engineering Structure and Strength Design of Reducer Bend under Internal Pressure

Standard reducer bends have structural functions of both bend and reducer pipe at the same time. However, there is a lack of strength design method in the current codes. In order to develop the strength design method of the reducer bends subjected to internal pressure, analytical formulas are re-examined. Finite element analysis and stress measurements of the reducer bend are carried out. It is found that it is not appropriate to analyze the reducer bends by using thin membrane theory. The formula derived directly from circumferential stress formula of reducer bends under internal pressure is conservative, which is further verified by the finite element analysis results and it can thus be applied to piping design.

Out-of-plane elastic buckling load and strength design of space truss arch with a rectangular section

The out-of-plane stability of the two-hinged space truss circular arch with a rectangular section is theoretically and numerically investigated in this paper.Firstly,the flexural stiffness and torsional stiffness of space truss arches are deduced.The calculation formula of out-of-plane elastic buckling loads of the space truss arch is derived based on the classical solution of out-of-plane flexural-torsional buckling loads of the solid web arch.However,since the classical solution cannot be used for the calculation of the arch with a small rise-span ratio,the formula for out-of-plane elastic buckling loads of space truss arches subjected to end bending moments is modified.Numerical research of the out-of-plane stability of space truss arches under different load cases shows that the theoretical formula proposed in this paper has good accuracy.Secondly,the design formulas to predict the out-of-plane elastoplastic stability strength of space truss arches subjected to the end bending moment and radial uniform load are presented through introducing a normalized slenderness ratio.By assuming that all components of space truss circular arches bear only axial force,the design formulas to prevent the local buckling of chord and transverse tubes are deduced.Finally,the bearing capacity design equations of space truss arches are proposed under vertical uniform load.

Limitations and potential design risks when applying empirically derived coal pillar strength equations to real-life mine stability problems

The method of determining coal pillar strength equations from databases of stable and failed case histories is more than 50 years old and has been applied in different countries by different researchers in a range of mining situations. While common wisdom sensibly limits the use of the resultant pillar strength equations and methods to design scenarios that are consistent with the founding database, there are a number of examples where failures have occurred as a direct result of applying empirical design methods to coal pillar design problems that are inconsistent with the founding database. This paper explores the reasons why empirically derived coal pillar strength equations tend to be problem-specific and should be considered as providing no more than a pillar strength ‘‘index." These include the non-consideration of overburden horizontal stress within the mine stability problem, an inadequate definition of supercritical overburden behavior as it applies to standing coal pillars, and the non-consideration of overburden displacement and coal pillar strain limits. All of which combine to potentially complicate and confuse the back-analysis of coal pillar strength from failed cases. A modified coal pillar design representation and model are presented based on coal pillars acting to reinforce a horizontally stressed overburden, rather than suspend an otherwise unstable self-loaded overburden or section, the latter having been at the core of historical empirical studies into coal pillar strength and stability.

Design of a low-alloy high-strength and high-toughness martensitic steel

To develop a high strength low alloy （HSLA） steel with high strength and high toughness, a series of martensitic steels were studied through alloying with various elements and thermodynamic simulation. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the designed steel were investigated by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, tensile testing and Charpy impact test. The results show that cementite exists between 500℃ and 700℃, M7C3 exits below 720℃, and they are much lower than the austenitizing temperature of the designed steel. Furthermore, the Ti（C,N） precipitate exists until 1280℃, which refines the microstructure and increases the strength and toughness. The optimal alloying components are 0.19% C, 1.19% Si, 2.83% Mn, 1.24% Ni, and 0.049% Ti; the tensile strength and the V notch impact toughness of the designed steel are more than 1500 MPa and 100 J, respectively.

Optimal Design for Thin-Walled Box Beam Based on Material Strength Reliability

According to the reliability of material strength,the optimal design for the cross sectional size of thin walled box beam was studied.Firstly the cross sectional size as design random variable was determined,then its stochastic nature was researched,with which the objective function is to seek the maximum reliability of the beam under given constraint conditions.This way is not the same as the conventional optimal design for the minimum weight of the material.With establishing the optimal objective,the reliability of the material under conditions of static and fatigue was considered.The corresponding calculated expressions are given.Normally the cross section sizes are fitted to the normal distribution,for the simplification of the design variable,the variation of the section size is assumed as a dependent variable proportional to the mean of the size.The way is different not only with the conventional optimal design but also with the common reliability design.The maximum reliability of material is obtained,meanwhile the area of the cross section is reduced,i.e.,the weight of the material is decreased.

Study on strength reduction factors consid-ering the effect of classification of design earthquake

The strength reduction factors are not only the key factors in determining seismic action for force-based seismic design, but also the key parameters to derive the inelastic response spectra for performance-based seismic design. In this paper, with a high quality ground motion database that includes a reasonable-sized set of records from China, a statistical study on the strength reduction factors is conducted and a new expression of strength reduction factors involving classification of design earthquake, which is an important concept to determine design spectra in Chinese seismic design code, is proposed. The expression of strength reduction factors can reflect the ground motion characteristics of China to a certain extent and is particularly suitable for Chinese seismic design. Then, the influence effects of site condition, classification of design earthquake, period of vibration, ductility level, earthquake magnitude and distance to fault on strength reduction factors are investigated. It is concluded that the effect of site condition on the strength reduction factors cannot be neglected, especially for the short-period structures of higher ductility. The classification of design earthquake also has an important effect on strength reduction factors and it may be unsuitable to use the existing expressions of strength reduction factors to the design spectra of current Chinese seismic code. The earthquake magnitude has no practical effect on strength reduction factors and if the near-fault records with forward directivity effect are not taken into consideration, the effect of distance to fault on strength reduction factors can also be neglected.

基于Design-Expert的碱激发粉煤灰建筑外墙腻子配合比优化试验研究

为了拓展工业固体废弃物粉煤灰的回收利用途径,减少对环境造成的污染,增加其在筑材料中回收利用率。在建筑外墙腻子中加入碱性激发剂(Ca(OH)_(2)、Na_(2)SiO_(3))、粉煤灰,研究碱性激发剂的激发效果。同时通过Design-Expert设计试验,分析主要组分对腻子漆膜粘结强度、吸水量的影响。结果表明:加入碱性激发剂5%,粉煤灰32.5%时,吸水量减少14%,粘结强度增加43%。乳胶粉对吸水量、粘结强度的影响非常显著(P<0.0001),其次是粉煤灰的加入量。通过加入碱性激发剂、提高乳胶粉占比,粉煤灰掺量能达到32%~65%,原配比中水泥的掺量相对减少0%~16%。

基于Design-Expert V7设计的不锈钢激光非熔透搭接焊工艺优化研究

在保证焊接接头的力学性能的前提下,采用Design-Expert V7软件对厚度为0.8 mm/1.5 mm的SUS301L奥氏体不锈钢激光搭接焊接试验进行设计,并通过优化焊接参数来减少焊缝背面微凸变形。为了获得最佳的激光焊接工艺参数,建立一套与每个焊缝特征相关的焊接参数的数学模型。并通过验证试验检验所建立的数学模型的准确性,其误差范围小于5%,可以被用于后续的优化分析。根据优化方案得到最佳的焊接条件是激光功率、焊接速度、激光入射角度和离焦量分别为3.50～3.79 kW、7.40～8.00 m/min、65°和0 mm。同时,通过试验研究和优化分析得出,离焦量只对最优区域的偏移有影响,对最优区域的宽度影响不大,而激光入射角度对最优区域的偏移和宽度均有较大影响。

A Simple Mix Proportion Design Method Based on Frost Durability for Recycled High Performance Concrete Using Fully Coarse Recycled Aggregate

Durability design of recycled high performance concrete（RHPC） is fundamental for improving the use rate and level of concrete waste as coarse recycled aggregate（CRA）. We discussed a frostdurability-based mix proportion design method for RHPC using 100 % CRA and natural sand. Five groups of RHPC mixes with five strength grades（40, 50, 60, 70 and 80 MPa） were produced using CRA with four quality classes, and their workability, 28 d compressive strengths and frost resistances（measured by the compressive strength loss ratio and the relative dynamic modulus of elasticity） were tested. Relationships between the 28 d compressive strength, the frost resistance and the CRA quality characteristic parameter, water absorption, were then developed. The criterion of a CRA maximum water absorption limit value for RHPC was suggested, independent of its source and quality class. The results show that all RHPC mixes achieve the expected target workability, strength, and frost durability. The research results demonstrate that the application of the proposed method does not require trial testing prior to use.

Subsection method of fatigue design for welded joints treated by ultrasonic peening

Concerning the notable difference between the S-N curve slope of welded joints treated by ultrasonic peening treatment （UPT） and that of as-welded joints, the subsection method is put forward for fatigue design of welded joints treated by UPT, using the design method of nominal S-N curves. Results show that, in medium life zone, strength grade of the fatigue design curves for UPT welded joints is two grades higher than that for as-welded joints. Furthermore, in medium life zone, strength grade of the fatigue design curves for UPT welded joints is three grades lower than that in long life zone. Conclusion of the comparison is that as for different joint types in different life zones, fatigue design should be processed according to different S-N curves respectively.

FPSO Global Strength and Hull Optimization

Global strength is a significant item for floating production storage and offloading(FPSO) design, and steel weight plays an important role in the building costs of FPSO. It is the main task to consider and combine these two aspects by optimizing hull dimensions. There are many optional methods for the global strength analysis. A common method is to use the ABS FPSO Eagle software to analyze the global strength including the rule check and direct strength analysis. And the same method can be adopted for the FPSO hull optimization by changing the depth. After calculation and optimization, the results are compared and analyzed. The results can be used as a reference for the future design or quotation purpose.

Ice-Class Propeller Strength and Integrity Evaluation Using Unified Polar ClassURI3 Rules

A systematic method was developed for ice-class propeller modeling,performance estimation,strength and integrity evaluation and optimization.To estimate the impact of sea ice on the propeller structure,URI3 rules,established by the International Association of Classification Societies in 2007,were applied for ice loading calculations.An R-class propeller(a type of ice-class propeller)was utilized for subsequent investigations.The propeller modeling was simplified based on a conventional method,which expedited the model building process.The propeller performance was simulated using the computational fluid dynamics(CFD)method.The simulation results were validated by comparison with experimental data.Furthermore,the hydrodynamic pressure was transferred into a finite element analysis(FEA)module for strength assessment of ice-class propellers.According to URI3 rules,the ice loading was estimated based on different polar classes and working cases.Then,the FEA method was utilized to evaluate the propeller strength.The validation showed that the simulation results accorded with recent research results.Finally,an improved optimization method was developed to save the propeller constituent materials.The optimized propeller example had a minimum safety factor of 1.55,satisfying the safety factor requirement of≥1.5,and reduced the design volume to 88.2%of the original.

Strengthening of High Strength Rebars

The influence of alloying elements and cooling conditions after rolling on the microstructures and mechanical properties of a series of medium carbon Si-Mn-Mo-V high-strength precision-formed rebars were investigated.It is found that steel with combined addition of Mo and V appears to be the most promising one than those containing V and Nb or containing V alone under the same pro- cessing conditions.From CCT curve of the steel and the cooling curve of the bar determined by sim- ulating the cooling rate in mill practice,the reason why 40Si2MnMoV bar has excellent combination of strength and ductility is clarified.

Factorial Experimental Design to Study the Effects of Layers and Fiber Content on Concrete Flexural Behavior

Experimentation has come a long in helping researchers achieve breakthroughs in their different scientific areas and engineering happens to be one of those areas with the most impact from experimental advancement. The need for valid experimental results free from biases and confounding conclusions has prompted the development of new experimental techniques that takes consideration of all applicable factor and combinations in providing answers on a research topic, and the Factorial Experimental design credited to Sir Ronald Fisher is one technique yielding highly valid results. This paper uses the factorial design of experiments to research the flexural impact of polyvinyl acetate fiber and layered concrete in construction. The experiment considered two levels of fiber contents and two levels of layers, and prepared samples with all combinations of the variable factors. The samples were tested after 7 days from casting for flexural strength and an advance statistical analysis was performed on the flexural responses of the samples using R-program. The results from the analyses revealed the significance of the variables to the flexural strength of the samples, as well as their interactions. The experiment concluded that based on the number of layers and fiber content used for the experiment, casting concrete in layers does have a significant negative effect on the flexural strength of concrete, and the failure pattern of concrete members under flexural load in evidently influenced by the material composition of the concrete, and that it can be evidently influenced by casting the concrete in layers.

基于响应面法的血管支架拉伸、扭转性能优化及考虑加工精度影响的强度可靠性分析

为分析设计变量对血管支架拉伸性能、扭转性能的精准影响,进行血管支架拉伸性能、扭转性能优化,考虑加工精度的影响,进行血管支架的强度可靠性分析。方法:取血管支架支撑筋宽度、支撑筋长度、连接筋宽度和支架厚度为设计变量,应用斯皮尔曼等级相关系数法分析设计变量对血管支架拉伸刚度、扭转刚度等响应变量的精准影响;采用响应面方法进行以拉伸刚度、扭转刚度为目标进行血管支架的优化设计;对优化后的血管支架,考虑加工精度所致设计变量的随机性,利用六西格玛工具分析应力的概率分布。结果:对于血管支架拉伸刚度,支撑筋宽度和连接筋宽度灵敏度系数大,且均为正值;对于血管支架扭转刚度,支撑筋宽度灵敏度系数较大,且为负值;优化后的血管支架相比原始血管支架,拉伸刚度降低了11.5%;扭转刚度减小了50.6%;考虑加工精度所致设计变量的随机性进行可靠性分析,在可靠度为99.8%时,虽然血管支架的拉伸刚度和扭转刚度最大值高于优化值,但血管支架的最大应力满足强度条件。结论:支撑筋宽度对血管支架的拉伸性能影响最大,连接筋宽度次之,支撑筋长度和支架厚度影响较小;支撑筋宽度对血管支架的扭转性能影响最大,连接筋宽度、支撑筋长度和支架厚度影响较小;随机因素加工精度对血管支架优化目标有一定的影响,但优化结果仍是可靠的。本文提供了一种血管支架优化的思路:首先是进行基于目标的优化,然后考虑随机因素的影响进行基于概率的强度可靠性分析。

戈壁集料混凝土物理性能及抗压强度研究

为资源化利用西北地区工程建设开挖的弃方材料——戈壁集料,基于西北某机场扩建工程的戈壁集料,首先对戈壁集料基本物理性能及矿物成分进行分析,随后以水灰比、戈壁砂率、戈壁细集料种类及水泥浆量为变化参数,先后对戈壁集料混凝土的工作性能、破坏形态以及抗压强度进行研究。试验结果表明:戈壁集料含泥量高,其黏土矿物含量约20%且以吸水能力强的蒙皂石和伊利石为主;随水灰比减小,戈壁粗集料混凝土的坍落度减少,而抗压强度近似线性增大,与普通混凝土规律一致;同配合比下,全戈壁集料混凝土抗压强度高于戈壁粗集料混凝土,但前者的拌合物表现更黏稠;筛除粒径小于0.15 mm的戈壁细集料虽可小幅提高全戈壁集料混凝土的坍落度,但对抗压强度不利;随砂率增加,戈壁集料混凝土的坍落度增大,其抗压强度先增后减。最后,通过回归分析为戈壁集料混凝土配合比提供参考。

三种固废改性生土材料配方设计及力学性能研究

为改善生土材料的力学性能,本研究以铁尾矿、煤矸石、电石渣、油泥与水泥等材料作为掺和料对生土进行改性。基于单形格子法设计配方,对3种配方、180个改性生土试件进行抗压强度试验,研究不同因素对试件破坏形态、抗压强度和试验数据离散性的影响;利用频数分析法,研究了固废改性生土材料的最优配方;通过CT扫描,从细观层面分析受荷后材料内部的分形和孔隙。结果表明:改性生土试件抗压破坏形态基本相同,极限位移受掺料影响显著。以煤矸石与电石渣、铁尾矿与水泥、油泥与水泥作为掺和料均可大幅提高改性生土试件的力学性能,掺和料种类、掺量对改性生土试件强度及数据离散性影响显著。经过频数寻优,3种配方的理想强度掺和料配比分别为1)铁尾矿12.1%~19.5%(质量分数,下同)、水泥13.9%~19.1%、生土65.5%~69.9%;2)电石渣6.7%~14.1%、煤矸石8.9%~11.8%、生土76.7%~81.8%;3)油泥11.4%~14.4%、水泥17.4%~19.4%、生土67.1%~70.5%。材料内部的分形和孔隙特征稳定,表现出较小的波动性和良好的密实性。