Finite Element Analysis of the Influence of Artificial Cementation on the Strength Parameters and Bearing Capacity of Sandy Soil under a Strip Footing

Artificial cementation is a method commonly used to enhance and improve soil properties. This paper investigates the effect of using different amounts of cement on soil strength parameters and soil bearing capacity, using the finite element method. Experimental tests are conducted on soil samples with different amounts of Portland cement. A 2-D numerical model is created and validated using the numerical modelling software, COMSOL Multiphysics 5.6 software. The study finds that the cohesion, and the angle of the internal friction of the soil samples increase significantly as a result of adding 1%, 2%, and 4% of Portland cement. The results demonstrate that the stresses and strain under the strip footing proposed decrease by 3.24% and 7.42%. Moreover, the maximum displacement also decreases by 1.47% and 2.97%, as a result of adding cements of 2% and 4%. The bearing capacity values obtained are therefore excellent, especially when using the 2% and 4% cement. The increase identified is due to the increased values of the bearing capacity factors. It is concluded that from an economic viewpoint, using 2% cement is the best option.

The use of the node-based smoothed finite element method to estimate static and seismic bearing capacities of shallow strip footings

The node-based smoothed finite element method(NS-FEM)is shortly presented for calculations of the static and seismic bearing capacities of shallow strip footings.A series of computations has been performed to assess variations in seismic bearing capacity factors with both horizontal and vertical seismic accelerations.Numerical results obtained agree very well with those using the slip-line method,revealing that the magnitude of the seismic bearing capacity is highly dependent upon the combinations of various directions of both components of the seismic acceleration.An upward vertical seismic acceleration reduces the seismic bearing capacity compared to the downward vertical seismic acceleration in calculations.In addition,particular emphasis is placed on a separate estimation of the effects of soil and superstructure inertia on each seismic bearing capacity component.While the effect of inertia forces arising in the soil on the seismic bearing capacity is non-trivial,and the superstructure inertia is the major contributor to reductions in the seismic bearing capacity.Both tables and charts are given for practical application to the seismic design of the foundations.

Lateral Bearing Capacity of Multi-Bucket Foundation in Soft Ground

The bucket foundation is a new type of foundation for offshore application to intermediate-depth waters. It has advantages over conventional ones. However, there is no consensus in the analysis and design of this type of foundation. In this paper, the lateral bearing capacity and the failure mechanism of multi-bucket foundations are studied with different connection stiffness and bucket spacing by use of a three-dimensional finite element method. Based on the numerical analysis results, a limit analysis method of plasticity for evaluating the lateral bearing capacity of large-spacing multi- bucket foundation with rigid connection in soft ground is proposed. This method provides a simple procedure that gives results comparable to those from the finite element analyses.

Undrained Bearing Capacity of Spudcan Under Combined Loading

The bearing capacities of spudcan foundation under pure vertical （/1）, horizontal （H）, moment （M） loading and the combined loading are studied based on a series of three-dimensional finite element analysis. The effects of embedment ratio and soil non-homogeneity on the bearing capacity are investigated in detail. The capacities of spudcan under different pure loading are expressed in non-dimensional bearing capacity factors, which are compared with published results. Ultimate limit states under combined loading are presented by failure envelopes, which are expressed in terms of dimensionless and normalized form in three-dimensional load space. The comparison between the presented failure envelopes and available published numerical results reveals that the size and shape of failure envelopes are dependent on the embedment ratio and the non-homogeneity of the soil.

Numerical and experimental analyses for bearing capacity of rigid strip footing subjected to eccentric load

A footing may get an eccentric load caused by earthquake or wind, thus the bearing capacity of footing subjected to eccentric load become a fundamental geotechnical problem. The conventional limit equilibrium method used for this problem usually evaluates the material properties only by its final strength. But the classical finite element method(FEM) does not necessarily provide a clear collapse mechanism associated with the yield condition of elements. To overcome these defects, a numerical procedure is proposed to create an explicit collapse mode combining a modified smeared shear band approach with a modified initial stress method. To understand the practical performance of sand foundation and verify the performance of the proposed procedure applied to the practical problems, the computing results were compared with the laboratory model tests results and some conventional solutions. Furthermore, because the proposed numerical procedure employs a simple elasto-plastic model which requires a small number of soil parameters, it may be applied directly to practical design works.

Stability Analysis of Space Compcoite Structore and Its Ultimate Bearing Capacity

In this paper, using incremental equilibrium equation, the authors have studiedthe effeet of ultimate bearing capacity of every component on structuralstability, and discussed the stability analysis method for space compositestructures. With the help of the test results for the concrete filled ateel tubeskeleton of the long-spen RC arch bridse, it is proved that the proposed methodis accurate and reliable.

Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Hollow Spherical Joints Welded with Circular Pipes under Eccentric Loads

The hollow spherical joints welded with circular pipes applied to the National Swimming Center of China are subjected to large bending moments, but the influence of bending moments is not considered in the design equations in Technical Specification for Latticed Shells. Based on the von Mises yield criterion, multilinear isotropic hardening rule and associated flow rule, the elasto-plastic finite element model is put forward to analyze the behavior of the joints, and a calculation method for the joints under bending moments or eccentric loads is proposed. It is shown by the analytical results of joint that the stiffening rib can improve the ultimate bearing capacity by 10% for joints under axial tensile load, by 40% for joints under axial compressive load, and by 50% for joints under bending moment. The unified calculation equations for joints with or without stiffening rib are put forward, which can be applied to calculating the ultimate bearing capacity of the hollow spherical joints with circular pipes under eccentric loads.

Two-Dimensional Large Deformation Finite Element Analysisfor the Pulling-up of Plate Anchor

Based on mesh regeneration and stress interpolation from an old mesh to a new one, a large deformation finite element model is developed for the study of the behaviour of circular plate anchors subjected to uplift loading. For the deterruination of the distributions of stress components across a clay foundation, the Recovery by Equilibrium in Patches is extended to plastic analyses. ABAQUS, a commercial finite element package, is customized and linked into our program so as to keep automatic and efficient running of large deformation calculation. The quality of stress interpolation is testified by evaluations of Tresca stress and nodal reaction forces. The complete pulling-up processes of plate anchors buried in homogeneous clay arc simulated, and typical pulling force-displacement responses of a deep anchor and a shallow anchor are compared. Different from the results of previous studies, large deformation analysis is of the capability of estimating the breakaway between the anchor bottom and soils. For deep anchors, the variation of mobilized uplift resistance with anchor settlement is composed of three stages, and the initial buried depths of anchors affect the separation embedment slightly. The uplift bearing capacity of deep anchors is usually higher than that of shallow anchors.

Application of semi-analytical finite element method to analyze the bearing capacity of asphalt pavements under moving loads

To facilitate long term infrastructure asset management systems, it is necessary to determine the bearing capacity of pavements. Currently it is common to conduct such measurements in a stationary manner, however the evaluation with stationary loading does not correspond to reality a tendency towards continuous and high speed measurements in recent years can be observed. The computational program SAFEM was developed with the objective of evaluating the dynamic response of asphalt under moving loads and is based on a semi-analytic element method. In this research project SAFEM is compared to commercial finite element software ABAQUS and field measurements to verify the computational accuracy. The computational accuracy of SAFEM was found to be high enough to be viable whilst boasting a computational time far shorter than ABAQUS. Thus, SAFEM appears to be a feasible approach to determine the dynamic response of pavements under dynamic loads and is a useful tool for infrastructure administrations to analyze the pavement bearing capacity.

Developing a novel big dataset and a deep neural network to predict the bearing capacity of a ring footing

The accurate prediction of the bearing capacity of ring footings,which is crucial for civil engineering projects,has historically posed significant challenges.Previous research in this area has been constrained by considering only a limited number of parameters or utilizing relatively small datasets.To overcome these limitations,a comprehensive finite element limit analysis(FELA)was conducted to predict the bearing capacity of ring footings.The study considered a range of effective parameters,including clay undrained shear strength,heterogeneity factor of clay,soil friction angle of the sand layer,radius ratio of the ring footing,sand layer thickness,and the interface between the ring footing and the soil.An extensive dataset comprising 80,000 samples was assembled,exceeding the limitations of previous research.The availability of this dataset enabled more robust and statistically significant analyses and predictions of ring footing bearing capacity.In light of the time-intensive nature of gathering a substantial dataset,a customized deep neural network(DNN)was developed specifically to predict the bearing capacity of the dataset rapidly.Both computational and comparative results indicate that the proposed DNN(i.e.DNN-4)can accurately predict the bearing capacity of a soil with an R2 value greater than 0.99 and a mean squared error(MSE)below 0.009 in a fraction of 1 s,reflecting the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed method.

EFFECTS OF MANUFACTURING ERRORS ON GAS LUBRICATED JOURNAL BEARING WITH COMPLIANT SURFACE

A theoretical study has been performed to investigate the influence of manufacturing errors on the bearing housing of a gas lubricated journal bearing with compliant surface I in particular on the bearing load capacity. A gas film thickness distribution is presented, in which errors o f both circumferential and axial bearing housing are considered. The influence of the errors on bearing performance is compared between rigid and compliant surface bearings. It was shown that the compliant surface bearings are less sensitive to the manufacturing errors than the rigid surface bearings. Thelefore, the cost of compliant surface bearing could be reduced by setting a larger manufacturing error tolerance.

Undrained seismic bearing capacity of strip footing adjacent to a heterogeneous excavation

The analysis of the bearing capacity of strip footings sited near an excavation is critical in geotechnics.In this study,the effects of the geometrical features of the excavation and the soil strength properties on the seismic bearing capacity of a strip footing resting on an excavation were evaluated using the lower and upper bounds of the finite element limit analysis method.The effects of the setback distance ratio(L/B),excavation height ratio(H/B),soil strength heterogeneity(kB/cu),and horizontal earthquake coefficient(kh)were analyzed.Design charts and tables were produced to clarify the relationship between the undrained seismic bearing capacity and the selected parameters.

RPC外包方钢管混凝土柱轴压受力性能研究

为了研究活性粉末混凝土(Reactive powder concrete,RPC)外包方钢管混凝土柱的轴压受力性能,以RPC厚度和长细比为参数,对6根构件开展轴压试验研究,探讨该类组合柱的破坏模式、受力机理、套箍效应和承载力。试验结果表明:外层RPC可为内部方钢管混凝土柱提供较强的约束力,在受力后期套箍效应凸显。随着RPC厚度的增加,组合柱的承载力逐渐提高;随着组合柱长细比的增大,虽然其弹性刚度和承载力逐渐降低,但延性改善。采用ABAQUS软件建立RPC外包方钢管混凝土柱的有限元模型,分析RPC强度、RPC厚度、钢管强度等级、含钢率、内部混凝土强度和长细比等参数对组合柱承载力的影响规律,可得方钢管混凝土柱发挥系数的变化幅值为0.78~1.01。在试验研究、有限元参数分析和理论探讨的基础上,借鉴钢管混凝土结构技术规范,提出了RPC外包方钢管混凝土轴压短柱和长柱的承载力简化计算方法,公式计算值与已有数据样本吻合良好。

新型钢节点装配式混凝土梁力学性能及破坏机制研究

由于传统装配式混凝土梁运输和施工难度大,提出了一种新型钢节点装配式混凝土梁,并试制了1根现浇梁试件与3根装配式梁试件,通过抗弯静载试验,对比研究了新型钢节点对装配式梁试件力学性能及其破坏机制的影响。根据试验情况,采用ABAQUS有限元软件进行了试件破坏模拟,并与试验结果进行了对比分析。结果表明:装配式梁试件可达到现浇梁的承载力水平;新型钢节点的钢端板厚度对装配式梁试件的整体承载力影响较大,当钢端板尺寸在一定范围内时,装配式梁试件的承载能力优于现浇梁;新型钢节点对混凝土的破坏形式影响较大,其梁纯弯段裂缝不同于现浇梁的受弯竖向裂缝,表现为弯剪斜向裂缝;有限元模拟结果与试验结果相吻合,可用于装配式梁试件的后续研究。

骨架膜装配式节点设计与承载力分析

提出的骨架膜结构装配式节点具有构造简单、预制程度高、便于现场装配、可以调节消减加工误差、适应各种形状的骨架膜结构、传力清晰等特点。基于Hertz接触理论分析了该节点的关键承载结构——销轴连接的应力分布形式并与有限元分析相互印证。基于有限元分析得出了该节点中杆件与耳板最佳的连接方式,对该节点的三维模型进行简化并建立有限元模型,计算了该节点的极限承载能力,得到其破坏形式并与同规格的空间相贯焊接钢管节点进行对比。结果表明:该装配式节点的失效由下弦杆控制,满足“强节点,弱杆件”的设计要求;该装配式节点的极限承载能力为设计荷载的2.95倍,与同规格的空间相贯焊接钢管节点几乎相同,有充足的安全余量,可以更加灵活地应用于各种建筑结构中。

平钢板-UHPC组合桥面板纵向抗负弯性能试验研究

某大桥次边跨及中跨主梁为钢-UHPC组合梁,钢-UHPC组合梁的桥面板首次采用一种通过PBL剪力键将8 mm平钢板与15 cm的UHPC层连接起来的新型组合桥面体系。为了探究该桥新型钢-UHPC组合桥面板抗负弯矩性能与安全性,完成了2块足尺模型的静力性能试验,进行了桥梁整体受力和桥面板局部受力计算,以及桥面板抗负弯矩极限承载力构成分析。结果表明:UHPC名义开裂强度达8.90 MPa以上,其值远大于实桥荷载作用下UHPC层上缘的纵桥向最大拉应力,组合桥面板负弯矩抗裂性能良好,能满足工程需求;组合桥面板抗负弯承载力的计算,UHPC受拉本构宜采用三折线模型,抗负弯承载力简化计算的UHPC受拉区等效均布应力折减系数可取0.76,抗负弯承载力状态的受压钢板受力仍处于线弹性阶段,抗负弯破坏模式与抗正弯明显不同,为受拉钢筋拉断;PBL剪力键能保证了钢板与UHPC板整体共同受力;组合桥面板在负弯矩作用下的延性良好,裂宽增长缓慢,UHPC的名义极限强度达名义开裂强度的4.1倍以上,到达极限荷载后,组合板承载力没有明显下降。

粘土中吸力锚基础的抗扭承载特性研究

文章对粘土中的吸力锚基础承受水平与扭矩组合荷载、垂直与扭矩组合荷载的性能展开了研究。首先通过数值模拟试验,验证了有限元模型的合理性。基于有限元建立了长径比为1的吸力锚基础模型,研究了水平荷载、竖直荷载和扭矩荷载组合作用下的吸力锚基础承载特性。结果表明:在扭矩荷载的作用下,吸力锚基础的水平和竖直承载性能均显著降低,随着水平荷载作用点的下降,吸力锚抵抗扭矩荷载的能力呈现出先增大后减小的趋势;在水平-竖直-扭矩荷载三者组合作用的情况下,随着扭矩荷载的增大,吸力锚极限承载力的下降趋势显著增大,随着荷载方向与水平面夹角增大,吸力锚抵抗扭矩荷载的能力呈现增大趋势。

黏土中筒型基础竖向承载影响深度研究

开展筒型基础在上黏下砂成层土中模型试验,提出“砂层下探法”确定竖向荷载影响深度。分析结果发现:均质黏土中,宽浅式筒型基础竖向承载影响深度约为筒端以下0.5倍筒径,随着长径比的增加,竖向承载影响深度缓慢增加;在强度随深度线性增长的黏土中,竖向承载影响深度与土体不均匀系数呈反比。

基于极限分析下限法的筒型基础地基承载特性研究

筒型基础凭借其成本低、工期短且对地基扰动相对较小的优势,已成为中国海上风电的重要基础形式之一。由于其基础结构形式复杂,经典的地基计算方法无法准确评估其地基竖向承载力。利用有限元极限分析下限法,建立了考虑筒-土间摩擦的筒型基础地基竖向承载力的下限解求解程序,在此基础上分析了土体强度不均匀性、筒型基础长径比及筒外壁-土间摩擦对筒型基础地基竖向承载力的影响,提出了综合考虑以上因素的筒型基础地基竖向承载力计算公式。

静压桩残余应力对极限承载力影响

为研究静压桩回弹特性,明确静压桩残余应力性状,使静压桩承载力能够得到有效发挥,通过静压桩沉桩及静载荷试验,结合有限元模拟方法,对不同沉桩速率和卸荷速率作用下静压桩的回弹特性进行分析,总结桩端残余应力对静压桩极限承载力的影响规律。结果表明:卸荷过程中桩体回弹量占桩体总沉降量的80%,卸荷完成桩体回弹位移逐渐稳定;沉桩结束后,桩周土体应力最大达到被动土压力的4.5倍,卸荷后浅部土体桩周侧压应力消散程度大于深部土体;桩端土体应力消耗越多,桩端残余应力越小,卸荷后桩端土体回弹量越多;沉桩速率和卸荷速率增加都会导致桩端残余应力减小,从而桩端土体能够提供的承载力降低,致使桩体承载力降低。研究认为静压桩残余应力是影响承载力的主要因素,卸荷速率对静压桩残余应力的影响最为明显。