Stiffeners layout design of thin-walled structures with constraints on multi-fastener joint loads

The purpose of this paper is to present an extended topology optimization method for the stiffeners layout design of aircraft assembled structures. Multi-fastener joint loads and manufacturing constraints are considered simultaneously. On one hand, the joint loads are calculated and constrained within a limited value to avoid the failure of fasteners. On the other hand, the manufacturing constraints of the material distribution in the machining directions of stiffeners are implemented by an improved piecewise interpolation based on a beveled cut-surface. It is proven that the objective function is strictly continuous and differentiable with respect to the piecewise interpolation. The effects of the extended method with two different constraints are highlighted by typical numerical examples. Compared with the standard topology optimization, the final designs have clearly shown the layout of stiffeners and the joint loads have been perfectly constrained to a satisfying level.

Topology optimization of joint load control with geometrical nonlinearity

This paper presents an extended topology optimization approach considering joint load constraints with geo-metrical nonlinearity in design of assembled structures.The geometrical nonlinearity is firstly included to reflect the structural response and the joint load distribution under large deformation.To avoid a failure of fastener joints,topology optimization is then carried out to minimize the structural end compliance in the equilibrium state while controlling joint loads intensities over fasteners.During nonlinear analysis and optimization,a novel implementation of adjoint vector sensitivity analysis along with super element condensation is introduced to address numerical instability issues.The degrees of freedom of weak regions are condensed so that their influences are excluded from the iterative Newton-Raphson(NR)solution.Numerical examples are presented to validate the efficiency and robustness of the proposed method.The effects of joint load constraints and geometrical nonlinearity are highlighted by comparing numerical optimization results.

Responses of jointed rock masses subjected to impact loading

Impact-induced damage to jointed rock masses has important consequences in various mining and civil engineering applications. This paper reports a numerical investigation to address the responses of jointed rock masses subjected to impact loading. It also focuses on the static and dynamic properties of an intact rock derived from a series of laboratory tests on meta-sandstone samples from a quarry in Nova Scotia, Canada. A distinct element code(PFC2D) was used to generate a bonded particle model(BPM) to simulate both the static and dynamic properties of the intact rock. The calibrated BPM was then used to construct large-scale jointed rock mass samples by incorporating discrete joint networks of multiple joint intensities into the intact rock matrix represented by the BPM. Finally, the impact-induced damage inflicted by a rigid projectile particle on the jointed rock mass samples was determined through the use of the numerical model. The simulation results show that joints play an important role in the impactinduced rock mass damage where higher joint intensity results in more damage to the rock mass. This is mainly attributed to variations of stress wave propagation in jointed rock masses as compared to intact rock devoid of joints.

Evaluation on Fracture Toughness at Dynamic Loading for Welded Joint Based on the Local Approach

The changes in mechanical properties and fracture toughness by dynamic loading were investigated with experiments. The parameter R, which can reflect the effect of the loading rate and the temperature rising during the high loading rate, could be employed to describe the constituent relation for the typical structure steel and its weld metal. The dynamic loading effect on the stress/strain fields and the temperature variation in the vicinity of the crack tip was analyzed by the finite element method, the dynamic fracture behavior was evaluated based on the local approach. It has been found that the Weibull stress is an effective fracture parameter, independent of the temperature and the loading rate.

Effect of Weld Parameters on Effective Notch Stress at Weld Root and Toe of Load Carrying Cruciform Joints

Cruciform joints in ships are prone to fatigue damage and the determination of type of weld plays a significant role in thefatigue design of the joint. In this paper, the effect of weld geometry on fatigue failure of load carrying cruciform joints inships is investigated using Effective Notch Stress (ENS) approach. A fictitious notch of 1 mm radius is introduced at theweld root and toe and fatigue stress is evaluated. The effect of weld leg length (l) and weld penetration depth (p) on ENS atweld root and toe are determined. The critical weld leg length (lcr) at which fatigue failure transitions from weld root toweld toe is investigated. An approximation formula for determination of the critical weld leg length considering weldpenetration depth (p) is proposed.

Shape design of the reinforcement for bending load-carrying capacity of under-matched butt joint under four-point bending load

To improve the bending load-carrying capacity （ BLCC） of under-matched butt joint under four-point bending load in the elastic stage, the shape design of the reinforcement is studied based on the theoretics of mechanics of materials. The concept, criterion, realization condition and design proposal of equal bending load-carrying capacity （EBLCC） are put forward. The theoretical analysis results have been verified by the finite element method. The simulation results are coincident basically with the ones of theoretical analysis. The research results show that the shape design of the reinforcement of EBLCC can improve BLCC of under-matched butt joint and the unilateral-side type reinforcement can replace double-side symmetry

Uncertainty and joint probability of sea ice loads

Ice load is one of the most important factors for design of marine stuctures in cold sea area.The designcriteria of ice loads for marine structures consist of two parts: level ice thickness and crushing strength. Due to thestrong randomness of the affecting factors on ice thickness and crushing strength, such as ice temperature,air temperature, water temperature,salinity,wind field, numerical simulation method method can not produce satisfactory results. Thispaper proposes a method of uncertainty analysis and joint probabilistic prediction of level ice thickness and crushingstrength instead of traditional ice load criteria for marine structures.

Behaviour of a Moment Resisting Composite Steel and Concrete Joint Under Alternate Loading

The authors show the results of a study conducted on a joint connecting a concrete column to a composite steel concrete floor,subjected to tension on the beams as a result of the decomposition of sagging bending moment.The beam to column connection is achieved by means of headed studs welded to the beam and embedded in the concrete cast.Five different configurations have been tested at failure and the results are compared to formulae proposed in literature.Different degrees of ductility,reliability and strength have been obtained varying geometry and reinforcement ratio on the joints tested.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for the Beam-Column Joint Subjected to Cyclic Loading Was Performed Using ANSYS

This paper analyses the seismic performance of exterior beam-column joints strengthened with unconventional reinforcement detailing. The beam-column joint specimens were tested with reverse cyclic loading applied at the beam end. The samples were divided into two groups based on the joint reinforcement detailing. The first group (Group A) of three non-ductility specimens had joint detailing in accordance with the construction code of practice in India IS456-2000, and the second group (Group B) of three ductility specimens had joint reinforcement detailed as per IS13920-1993, with similar axial load cases as the first group. The experimental studies are proven with the analytical studies carried out by finite element models using ANSYS. The results show that the hysteresis simulation is satisfactory for both un-strengthened and ferrocement strengthened specimens. Furthermore, when ferrocement strengthening is employed, the strengthened beam-column joints exhibit better structural performance than the un-strengthened specimens of about 31.56% and 38.98 for DD-T1 and DD-T2 respectively. The analytical shear strength predictions were in line with the test results reported in the literature, thus adding confidence to the validity of the proposed models.

Seismic Behavor of RC Beam-Column Joint with Additional Bars under Cyclic Loading

The behavior of Beam-Column Joints in moment resisting frame structures are susceptible to damage caused by seismic effects due to poor performance of the joint.A good number of researches were carried out to understand the complex mechanism of RC joints which are considered in seismic design code practices presently adopted.The traditional construction detailing of transverse reinforcement have shown serious joint failure. This paper introduces a new design philosophy involving the use of additional diagonal bars within the joint particularly suitable for low to medium seismic effects in earthquake zones throughout the world.In lieu to this study,ten(10) full-scale interior beam-column specimens were constructed with various additional reinforcement details and configurations as will be discussed in the later.The experiment provided adequate results to proof the idea of additional bars as suitable approach in reinforced concrete structures where earthquake is eminent.While compared with overall cracking observation during the test,the specimen with additional bars (diagonal and straight) had shown few cracks on the column than the ones without.Furthermore,concrete confinement is certainly an important design method as recommended by certain international codes.

轴力作用下焊接方管Π型节点的极限承载力分析

目前规范中还未规定Π型构造形式的方管节点承载力计算公式。该文在经过试验验证有限元分析准确性的基础上,基于两种方管不同区域的材料本构关系模型,利用Abaqus软件对85组在轴力作用下的节点进行了数值模拟,得到了方管Π型节点在轴力作用下的极限承载力。随后,通过参数化分析和多元回归,得出影响Π型节点极限承载力的因素以及修正的承载力计算公式。结果表明,支管-主管宽度比β对节点极限承载力和初始刚度影响较大,增大支管宽度,能够显著提高节点的极限承载力,支管上施加的荷载由主管上表面的抗弯、抗剪作用和主管侧壁共同承担,节点的破坏模式也取决于β;主管宽厚比2γ越大,意味着主管上翼缘和支管连接区域变得更加细长,降低了主管上翼缘的抗弯刚度,节点承载力和初始刚度因此降低;支管-主管高宽比η和支管间距g对节点极限承载力有一定影响,增大支管截面的高度和支管间隙,即增大了沿主管纵向方向的支管、主管相交区域,使得支管在主管翼缘更宽的区域传递荷载,节点的塑性区域更大,材料利用更充分,因此提高了节点的承载能力;支管-主管厚度比τ对节点极限承载力和初始刚度影响不大,支管的壁厚增加,提高了支管的承载力,但节点最终破坏是主管上翼缘达到屈服破坏而并非支管破坏,因此支管厚度的变化对节点承载能力影响不明显。根据有限元模型的分析结果,通过曲线拟合提出了计算方管Π型节点极限承载力的参数方程,并对该方程的准确性进行了评价,为这类节点的进一步研究和工程应用提供了参考。

考虑节点刚度随机性的焊接钢筋部品变形计算方法研究

为量化钢筋部品刚度,从受力机理角度出发,基于试验和理论分析,提出考虑刚度随机性的焊接钢筋部品变形计算方法。从受力机理的角度提出三向转动刚度独立力学求解模型,考虑钢筋直径的影响,设计了105组T形焊接钢筋试件及两类加载固定试验装置,开展分级加载试验;在此基础上,考虑焊接节点转动刚度随机性,提出基于蒙特卡洛随机抽样的焊接钢筋部品变形计算方法,并分别开展了6个焊接钢筋网片和6个钢筋块体试验进行验证。结果表明:钢筋焊接节点刚度与钢筋直径有关,当焊接条件相同时,钢筋直径越大,焊接节点刚度越大;同一钢筋直径组合的焊接节点转动刚度基本符合正态分布,3个方向的转动刚度R x>R z>R y;钢筋焊接节点刚度与焊接节点断面面积基本呈线性关系;竖筋和横筋连接节点刚度对钢筋部品变形影响显著,所采用的节点刚度取值方法计算的焊接钢筋部品变形偏差均在10%以内,与传统刚接和铰接方法相比,变形计算精度大幅提高,变形计算方法合理。

新型钢管混凝土梁柱节点力学性能试验研究

为研究内加强环式圆钢管混凝土柱与矩形钢管混凝土梁这种新型连接节点的力学性能,设计了缩尺钢管混凝土梁柱节点试件,开展了相同梁柱节点试件的静力加载试验和低周往复加载试验。通过研究该节点试件的破坏模式、荷载-位移曲线以及拟静力加载试验的骨架曲线、核心区剪切变形等,分析了节点试件的承载能力、延性和耗能能力,全面考察了同一梁柱节点在静力加载和低周往复加载两种工况下的受力性能和破坏模式。结果表明:钢管混凝土梁柱节点试件核心区强度较强,破坏模式主要为梁端破坏,低周往复加载试验时试件梁柱连接处附近的梁端钢板发生拉裂破坏和钢板鼓曲,静力加载试验时试件梁端焊缝发生拉裂破坏;试件延性较好,加载过程中经历了弹性、弹塑性和塑性发展阶段。最后提出了该类钢管混凝土梁柱节点核心区的抗剪强度计算公式。

考虑空载损失的非集中式共同配送订单分派及路径优化研究

物流活动的空载率居高不下源于路径规划不合理及企业间缺少合作,共同配送是降低空载损失的有效模式,但非集中式共同配送下物流企业可能基于被分派的订单选择自身成本最小的配送路径,从而导致共同配送联盟的空载损失变大。本文研究考虑空载损失的非集中式共同配送订单分派及路径优化,首先提出空载损失定义,权衡整个配送过程的成本最小和空载损失最小两个目标,基于非集中式共同配送的特征设计订单分派策略,进而建立订单分派及路径优化模型。设计了基于ε约束法的精确算法、改进的MOPSO(multiple objective particle swarm optimization)算法、多项式时间快速算法进行求解,并结合算例验证算法的有效性。数值分析结果表明,即使物流企业均追求自身成本最小化,提出的订单分派策略也可得到与全局优化相近的结果。

模糊整定PI参数的双柔性机械臂振动抑制

机械臂伺服驱动系统中柔性因素的存在易导致机械臂输出转速波动,甚至引发系统谐振.为抑制系统转速波动,使机械臂传动系统性能稳定,使用模糊理论整定PI控制器参数的控制策略.根据假设模态法和拉格朗日动力学方程建立了考虑LuGre摩擦模型的双柔性机械臂传动系统动力学方程,并分析了动力学方程中耦合非线性项对系统传动特性的影响.使用极点配置策略确定PI控制器参数的取值范围,后根据模糊规则实时调整控制器参数,以减小伺服系统输出转速的波动,进而抑制系统谐振.最后,借助数值仿真分析和机械臂控制实验,与传统PI控制策略对比,发现本文所述控制策略可使电机端转角跟踪误差绝对值的平均值降低43.066%,柔性负载转角误差的标准差降低46.506%,更加验证了所提模糊规则整定PI控制器参数抑振方法的有效性.

实现配电变压器效率最大化的治理方法研究

铁损、铜损是影响配电变压器效率的基本损耗,尤其当三相负荷不平衡发生时还会带来附加损耗。为实现配电变压器效率最大化,结合低压供配电系统三相幅值和功率因数均不平衡的现状,通过数学建模对影响配电变压器效率的因素进行理论分析,并建立三相负荷不平衡度与配电变压器效率关系的度量式,基于联合机制提出实现配电变压器效率最大化算法。通过算例与实验法对所提理论进行验证分析,结果表明,通过治理中性线电流可以有效提高配电变压器效率。结合实验结果提出了实现配电变压器效率最大化的改良措施。

超深井射孔冲击动载荷引起封隔器断裂失效分析

中国超深层油气资源丰富,超深井油气开发过程中常采用一体化管柱完成射孔—试油—酸化三联作业,作业过程中超深井射孔冲击动载荷频繁导致封隔器断裂失效。为解决上述问题,基于弹塑性有限元法,结合实际井下测得的射孔管串起爆瞬态冲击动力学载荷边界条件,开展了新疆某地X1井射孔作业RTTS封隔器(全开式挂壁封隔器)—减震器管串瞬态冲击动力学有限元仿真分析,建立了减震器二阶带阻尼的质量—弹簧力学系统模型,从理论上对比分析了双减震器的减震效果与有限元分析结果的可靠性。研究结果表明:(1)在射孔爆轰0.09 s和0.21 s时刻,中心管接头螺纹处分别出现805.4 MPa和925.1 MPa两个应力峰值,超过了管材的屈服强度和抗拉强度,且冲击波引起的交变应力导致局部位置开始发生裂纹失效,裂纹逐渐扩展到整个截面,造成螺纹接头断裂;(2)根据仿真模型计算结果以及中心管结构尺寸分析,发现其螺纹部分结构尺寸偏小,导致峰值应力超过其抗拉强度造成断裂失效;(3)建议采用中心管上部螺纹连接处镦粗2~3 mm的改进方案,其最大应力可降低27%以上,可明显提高结构强度;(4)使用双减震器能有效降低射孔管串上部冲击载荷,理论计算指出双减震器比单减震器的振幅降低约50%,其最大应力降低约42%。结论认为,研究成果可为超深井RTTS封隔器管柱安全射孔作业提供理论和技术支撑,并将有力推动我国超深层油气资源的高效勘探开发。

黏接结构在扭转循环载荷下力学行为的试验与理论研究

在应变控制的试验条件下,对圆柱形中空对接试件进行了扭转循环加载的试验,分析了平均剪应变和剪应变幅值对黏接结构的扭转循环应力松弛和软化的影响.试验结果表明:在扭转循环载荷作用下,黏接结构的应力-应变响应曲线形状为下凹形,说明该黏接结构在扭转循环载荷下黏接界面的变形较小,且黏接结构出现了扭转循环应力松弛和循环软化情况.松弛应力在初始阶段下降较快,但随着循环次数的增加逐渐稳定.循环软化在循环加载的初始几圈较为严重,随着循环圈数的增加而减弱.平均剪应变与剪应变幅值的增大都会导致黏接结构的扭转应力松弛与循环软化加剧.此外,通过此黏接结构在扭转循环载荷作用下的力学行为试验分析,本文提出了一个可描述黏接结构在扭转循环载荷下力学响应的非线性黏-弹性循环模型,考虑了扭转循环应力松弛及循环软化的变化规律,以及平均剪应变与剪应变幅值对其力学响应的影响.通过模型计算结果与试验曲线对比,可以看出模型计算的应力-应变响应循环曲线与试验曲线重合度较好,证明该模型可以较好地描述黏接结构在不同循环载荷条件下的力学行为.此研究结果可为黏接结构及相关复合材料疲劳损伤的预测与评价提供试验和理论支持.

基于输入−状态联合估计的漂浮式风机塔架结构载荷反演及状态分析

[目的]旨在研究波浪作用下漂浮式风机塔架的结构载荷反演方法及动力响应状态。[方法]以半潜型风机为研究对象,通过时域仿真模拟测量数据,并且基于漂浮式风机的频域仿真模型计算塔架的质量归一化模态,将二者作为输入−状态联合估计(joint input-state estimation,JIS)算法的输入,对漂浮式风机塔架开展结构载荷反演以及实时状态分析。[结果]结果表明:基于JIS算法,以塔架节点的仿真数据作为算法的输入,估计的塔根载荷以及塔架节点响应与仿真结果具有良好的一致性,实现了高精度的反演。[结论]反演结果验证了JIS算法的有效性,可以用于漂浮式风机的实时状态分析,保障漂浮式风机长期安全稳定运行。

预应力混凝土梁-型钢混凝土柱框架节点抗震性能试验研究

预应力混凝土框架结构具有较好的抗裂性能和较高的承载能力,但在实际工程中,裂缝控制要求较为严格,容易出现预应力混凝土框架梁端配筋过多,进而导致梁端承载力过剩,难以实现“强柱弱梁”的抗震设计原则。针对这一问题,提出3种不同连接形式的预应力混凝土梁-型钢混凝土柱节点,通过6个预应力混凝土梁-型钢混凝土柱框架节点试件的低周反复加载试验,研究抗裂等级(影响梁预应力筋数量)、梁柱节点形式对节点破坏形态、滞回曲线、延性、刚度退化等影响规律。研究结果表明:3种不同连接形式的6个试件均发生了“梁端弯剪破坏”,而节点和柱破坏轻微,预应力混凝土框架节点通过使用型钢混凝土柱实现了“强柱弱梁”的抗震设计目标,试件延性和耗能能力较好;二级抗裂的节点试件强度退化、割线刚度退化较三级抗裂更快,抗震性能稍差;三种形式的节点中,形式2节点的强度退化、刚度退化较慢,抗震性能较好,且施工方便。