In terms of ecological theory, this paper makes a comprehensive analysis of the mutualism and co- evolutionary mechanism between the eco-spatial structure and socio-economic development of the urban agglomeration, and...In terms of ecological theory, this paper makes a comprehensive analysis of the mutualism and co- evolutionary mechanism between the eco-spatial structure and socio-economic development of the urban agglomeration, and maps out optimized modes of the eco-spatial structure of the urban agglomeration. The analysis is a case study of the urban agglomeration on different levels of global, national, provincial and local scales, on the basis of those conclusions are drawn: 1) Within the scope of the urban agglomeration, the cities should be reasonably sized and appropriately densified; the spatial combination of the urban agglomeration ought to be orderly, and its eco-spatial structure ought to be optimized and efficient; the relationship between the economic society and eco-spatial environment ought to be that of mutual benefit and co-evolution. 2) “The mode of corridor group network” is a certain trend evoked from the spatial structure of urban agglomeration. 3) The eco-spatial structure of urban agglomeration under “the mode of corridor group network” can further increase the environmental capacity of urban agglomeration, and is in favor of the harmonious relationship between man and nature.展开更多
Isolation technique of ground structure is a hot topic in the field of earthquake engineering and structure dynamics.Since soil-isolated structure dynamic interaction study is of great significance to enhance seismic ...Isolation technique of ground structure is a hot topic in the field of earthquake engineering and structure dynamics.Since soil-isolated structure dynamic interaction study is of great significance to enhance seismic performance of isolated structures and revision of relevant isolation specifications,research on dynamic interaction of soil-isolated structure has attracted more and more attention.Based on the basic theory of soil-structure dynamic interaction,we summarize and analyze the research status quo of soil-isolated structure dynamic interaction by means of theoretical analysis,numerical simulation,model test,prototype observation and seismic performance.After reviewing the results of previous research,we reveal that some key issues,which can be used to uncover dynamic interaction mechanism and seismic response characteristics of soil-isolated structures interaction system,should not be neglected.Based on the concept of seismic performance design and the latest research of soil-isolated structure dynamic interaction,we predict the future development of soil-isolated structure dynamic interaction by elastoplastic time history analysis method,seismic performance level and practical analysis method based on energy.展开更多
The motion of the fins and control surfaces of underwater vehicles in a fluid is an interesting and challenging research subject.Typically the effect of fin oscillations on the fluid flow around such a body is highly ...The motion of the fins and control surfaces of underwater vehicles in a fluid is an interesting and challenging research subject.Typically the effect of fin oscillations on the fluid flow around such a body is highly unsteady, generating vortices and requiring detailed analysis of fluid-structure interactions.An understanding of the complexities of such flows is of interest to engineers developing vehicles capable of high dynamic performance in their propulsion and maneuvering.In the present study, a CFD based RANS simulation of a 3-D fin body moving in a viscous fluid was developed.It investigated hydrodynamic performance by evaluating the hydrodynamic coefficients (lift, drag and moment) at two different oscillating frequencies.A parametric analysis of the factors that affect the hydrodynamic performance of the fin body was done, along with a comparison of results from experiments.The results of the simulation were found in close agreement with experimental results and this validated the simulation as an effective tool for evaluation of the unsteady hydrodynamic coefficients of 3-D fins.This work can be further be used for analysis of the stability and maneuverability of fin actuated underwater vehicles.展开更多
A combination of molecular dynamics (MD) and density functional theory (DFT) calculations were used to study the hydration structures of K+ and Na+ ions under the confinement of 18-crown-6 in order to identify t...A combination of molecular dynamics (MD) and density functional theory (DFT) calculations were used to study the hydration structures of K+ and Na+ ions under the confinement of 18-crown-6 in order to identify the role of water in the selectivity of 18-crown-6 towards K+.The radial distribution functions,coordination num-bers,orientation structures and interaction energies were analyzed to investigate the hydration of K+ and Na+ in 18-crown-6/cation complexes.All calculations of K+ and Na+ in bulk water were also conducted for comparison.The simulation results show that the orientation distributions of the water molecules in the first coordination shell of K+ are more sensitive to the confinement of 18-crown-6 than those of Na+.It is more favorable to confine a K+ in 18-crown-6 than a Na+ in terms of interaction energy.Good agreement is obtained between MD results and DFT results.展开更多
In order to understand the interaction between large-scale vortex structure and particles, a two-way coupling temporal mixing layer laden with particles at a Stokes number of 5 with different mass loading planted init...In order to understand the interaction between large-scale vortex structure and particles, a two-way coupling temporal mixing layer laden with particles at a Stokes number of 5 with different mass loading planted initially in the upper half region is numerically studied. The pseudospectral method is used for the flow fluid and the Lagrangian approach is employed to trace particles. The momentum coupling effect introduced by a particle is approximated to a point force. The simulation results show that the coherent structures are still dominant in the mixing layer, but the large-scale vortex structure and particle dispersion are modulated. The length of large-scale vortex structure is shortened and the pairing is delayed. At the same time, the particles are distributed more evenly in the whole flow field as the mass loading is increased, but the particle dispersion along the transverse direction differs from that along the spanwise direction, which indicates that the effect by the addition of particle on the spanwise large-scale vortex structure is different from the streamwise counterpart.展开更多
In this paper, a new method called dynamic finite layer--element method (DFLEM) is used to analyse the soil--structure interaction of new type offshore platforms. Some valuable results have been obtained. The results ...In this paper, a new method called dynamic finite layer--element method (DFLEM) is used to analyse the soil--structure interaction of new type offshore platforms. Some valuable results have been obtained. The results show that the DFLEM is a new effective method to analyse dynamic soil--structure interaction and can be applied widely in practice.展开更多
A common design practice for dynamic loading assumes the frame fixed at their bases. In reality, the supporting soil medium allows movement to some extent due to its property to deform. This may decrease the overall s...A common design practice for dynamic loading assumes the frame fixed at their bases. In reality, the supporting soil medium allows movement to some extent due to its property to deform. This may decrease the overall stiffness of the structural system and may increase the natural period of the system. The effect of soil flexibility is suggested to be accounted through consideration of springs which have specified stiffness and soil half space. Results show that the dynamic response of frame structure to vibrations is due to applied dynamic load and is highly dependent on the soil type and the method of modeling soil structure interaction. The response of frame structure under dynamic load is higher in case of linear discrete independent spring as comparing with perfect bond cases. Except the response of frame in case of piles embedded in soft clay, half space are higher than frame with piles and linear elastic spring due to the interaction between the frequencies of applied load and frequencies of frame structure. Also, result showed that it is important to include the soil-structure interaction in the analysis of the system in order to correctly simulate the dynamic problem for controlling on the resonance phenomena.展开更多
Different types of dominance hierarchies reflect different social relationships in primates. In this study, we clarified the hierarchy and social relationships in a one-male unit of captive Rhinopithecus bieti observe...Different types of dominance hierarchies reflect different social relationships in primates. In this study, we clarified the hierarchy and social relationships in a one-male unit of captive Rhinopithecus bieti observed between August 1998 and March 1999. Mean frequency of agonistic behaviour among adult females was 0.13 interactions per hour. Adult females exhibited a linear hierarchy with a reversal of 10.9%, indicating an unstable relationship; therefore, R. bieti appears to be a relaxed/tolerant species. The lack of a relationship between the agonistic ratio of the adult male towards adult females and their ranks indicated that males did not show increased aggression towards low-ranking females. Differentiated female affiliative relationships were loosely formed in terms of the male, and to some extent influenced by female estrus, implying that relationships between the male and females is influenced by estrus and not rank alone. A positive correlation between the agonistic ratio of adult females and their ranks showed that the degree to which one female negatively impacted others decreased with reduction in rank. Similarly, a positive correlation between the agonistic ratio of females and differences in rank suggests that a female had fewer negative effects on closely ranked individuals than distantly ranked ones. These data indicate that rank may influence relationships between females. A steeper slope of regression between the agonistic ratio and inter-female rank differences indicated that the extent of the power difference in high-ranking females exerting negative effects on low-ranking ones was larger during the mating season than the birth season, suggesting that rank may influence the mating success of females.展开更多
The paper is devoted to formulations of decay and mapped elastodynamic infinite elements, based on modified Bessel shape functions. These elements are appropriate for Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI) problems, solve...The paper is devoted to formulations of decay and mapped elastodynamic infinite elements, based on modified Bessel shape functions. These elements are appropriate for Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI) problems, solved in time or frequency domain and can be treated as a new form of the recently proposed Elastodynamic Infinite Elements with United Shape Functions (EIEUSF) infinite elements. The formulation of 2D Horizontal type Infinite Elements (HIE) is demonstrated here, but by similar techniques 2D Vertical (VIE) and 2D Comer (CIE) Infinite Elements can also be formulated. Using elastodynamic infinite elements is the easier and appropriate way to achieve an adequate simulation including basic aspects of Soil-Structure Interaction. Continuity along the artificial boundary (the line between finite and infinite elements) is discussed as well and the application of the proposed elastodynamic infinite elements in the Finite Element Method (FEM) is explained in brief. Finally, a numerical example shows the computational efficiency of the proposed infinite elements.展开更多
Problems of fluid structure interactions are governed by a set of fundamental parameters. This work aims at showing through simple examples the changes in natural vibration frequencies and mode shapes for wall-cavity ...Problems of fluid structure interactions are governed by a set of fundamental parameters. This work aims at showing through simple examples the changes in natural vibration frequencies and mode shapes for wall-cavity systems when the structural rigidity is modified. Numerical results are constructed using ANSYS software with triangular finite elements for both the fluid (2D acoustic elements) and the solid (plane stress) domains. These former results are compared to proposed analytical expressions, showing an alternative benchmark tool for the analyst. Very rigid wall structures imply in frequencies and mode shapes almost identical to those achieved for an acoustic cavity with Neumann boundary condition at the interface. In this case, the wall behaves as rigid and fluid-structure system mode shapes are similar to those achieved for the uncoupled reservoir case.展开更多
This paper is concerned with the hydroelastic problem of a very large pontoon-type floating structure(VLFS) edged with a pair of submerged horizontal plates, which is a combination of perforated and non-perforated pla...This paper is concerned with the hydroelastic problem of a very large pontoon-type floating structure(VLFS) edged with a pair of submerged horizontal plates, which is a combination of perforated and non-perforated plates attached to the for-end and back-end of the VLFS. For the hydroelastic analysis, the fluid is assumed to be ideal and its motion is irrotational so that a velocity potential exists. The VLFS is modeled as an elastic plate according to the classical thin plate theory. The fluid-structure interaction problem is separated into conventional hydrodynamics and structure dynamics by using modal expansion method in the frequency-domain. It involves, firstly, the deflection of the VLFS, which is expressed by a superposition of modal functions and corresponding modal amplitudes. Then the boundary element method is used to solve the integral equations of diffraction and radiation on the body surface for the velocity potential, whereas the vibration equation is solved by the Galerkin's method for modal amplitudes, and then the deflection is obtained by the sum of multiplying modal functions with modal amplitudes. This study examines the effects of the width and location of the non-perforated horizontal plates on the hydroelastic response of the VLFS, then the performance of perforated plates is investigated to reduce the motion near the fore-end of the VLFS. Considering the advantages and disadvantages of submerged plates without and with cylindrical holes, we propose a simple anti-motion device, which is a combination of a pair of perforated and non-perforated plates attached to the for-end and back-end of the VLFS. The effectiveness of this device in reducing the deformation and bending moment of the VLFS has been confirmed, and is compared with the results in cases without and with the submerged horizontal plates by the analysis in this paper.展开更多
Understanding the underlying processes of how communities are structured remains a central question in community ecology. However, the mechanisms of the soil animal community are still unclear, especially for communit...Understanding the underlying processes of how communities are structured remains a central question in community ecology. However, the mechanisms of the soil animal community are still unclear, especially for communities on a small scale. To evaluate the relative roles of biotic interactions and environmental and spatial processes in a soil collembolan community, a field experiment was carried out on a small scale(50 m) in the farmland ecosystem of the Sanjiang Plain, Northeast China. In August and October, 2011, we took 100 samples each month in a 50 m × 50 m plot using a spatially delimited sampling design. Variation partitioning was used to quantify the relative contributions of the spatial and environmental variables. A null model was selected to test for the non-randomness pattern of species co-occurrence and body size in assemblages of collembolans and to test whether the pattern observed was the result of environmental or biotic processes that structured the community on a small scale. The results showed that large variance was accounted for by spatial variables(18.99% in August and 21.83% in October, both were significant). There were relatively lower effects of environmental variation(3.56% in August and 1.45% in October, neither was significant), while the soil water content, soil p H and soybean height explained a significant portion of the variance that was observed in the spatial pattern of the collembolan community. Furthermore, the null model revealed more co-occurrence than expected by chance, suggesting that collembolan communities had a non-random co-occurrence pattern in both August and October. Additionally, environmental niche overlap and the body size ratio of co-occurrence showed that interspecific competition was not influential in collembolan community structuring. Considering all of the results together, the contributions of spatial and environmental processes were stronger than biotic interactions in the small-scale structuring of a soil collembolan community.展开更多
In this paper we propose a finite element(FE) simulation method to predict tree motion in a wind field. Two FE tree models were investigated:One model was generated based on a realistic nature-looking geometric tree m...In this paper we propose a finite element(FE) simulation method to predict tree motion in a wind field. Two FE tree models were investigated:One model was generated based on a realistic nature-looking geometric tree model,and the other was a symmetric model to investigate the influence of asymmetric material properties on tree motion. The vortex-induced vibration(VIV) theory is introduced to estimate the fluctuating wind force being exerted on tree stems and the fluid-structure interaction(FSI) analysis is also included in the simulation. The results indicate that asymmetric material properties result in the crosswind displacement of the investigated node and the main swaying direction deviation. The simulation reveals that under wind loading,a tree with leaves has much larger swaying amplitude along the wind direction and longer swaying period than a tree without leaves. However,the crosswind swaying amplitude is mainly due to branch interaction. The numerical simulation proved that the inter-action of tree branches can prevent dangerous swaying motion developing.展开更多
In order to resolve grid distortions in finite element method(FEM), the meshless numerical method which is called general particle dynamics(GPD) was presented to simulate the large deformation and failure of geomateri...In order to resolve grid distortions in finite element method(FEM), the meshless numerical method which is called general particle dynamics(GPD) was presented to simulate the large deformation and failure of geomaterials. The Mohr-Coulomb strength criterion was implemented into the code to describe the elasto-brittle behaviours of geomaterials while the solid-structure(reinforcing pile) interaction was simulated as an elasto-brittle material. The Weibull statistical approach was applied to describing the heterogeneity of geomaterials. As an application of general particle dynamics to slopes, the interaction between the slopes and the reinforcing pile was modelled. The contact between the geomaterials and the reinforcing pile was modelled by using the coupling condition associated with a Lennard-Jones repulsive force. The safety factor, corresponding to the minimum shear strength reduction factor "R", was obtained, and the slip surface of the slope was determined. The numerical results are in good agreement with those obtained from limit equilibrium method and finite element method. It indicates that the proposed geomaterial-structure interaction algorithm works well in the GPD framework.展开更多
Three types of the soil-structure interaction are used for structure analysis loaded by seismic effects. An example of the real RC building is used to demonstrate differences in the dynamic response results in the cal...Three types of the soil-structure interaction are used for structure analysis loaded by seismic effects. An example of the real RC building is used to demonstrate differences in the dynamic response results in the calculation of internal forces and displacements. Variant three options of the soil models were used as a building supporting structure. In the case of soil model A, the soil was modelled by using of equivalent stiffness values, stemming from the theory of a rigid circular disc on an elastic homogeneous half-space. Non-uniformly modelled vertical stiffness of the soil according to the Boussinesq model was used for model B. Both models A and B are characterised by the "averaged" soil model on the bases of spring constants. Model C was used for the soil better corresponding to its actual composition by the Winkler-Pasternak theory. Model C, where the actual layered soil is considered, is modelled more accurately than for the "averaged" soil of models A and B. The dynamic response of models operating with "averaged" values of rigid and soft soil layers is markedly shifted to the conservative smaller values of internal forces. The building response tbr model C in dynamic displacements is significantly higher than for the both models A and B.展开更多
The interaction between fluid and a down-pumping pitched blade turbine fixed with a flexible shaft in the stirred vessel, as a typical fluid structure interaction phenomenon, was simulated by coupling the Computationa...The interaction between fluid and a down-pumping pitched blade turbine fixed with a flexible shaft in the stirred vessel, as a typical fluid structure interaction phenomenon, was simulated by coupling the Computational Fluid Dynamics and Computational Structural Dynamics. Based on the verification of the simulated impeller torque and dimensionless shaft bending moment with experimental result, the dimensionless shaft bending moment and various loads acting on impeller(including lateral force, axial force and bending moment) were discussed in detail. By separating and extracting the fluid and structural components from those loads, the results show that the shaft bending moment mainly results from the lateral force on impeller although the axial force on impeller is much larger. The impeller mass imbalance increases the shaft bending moment and the lateral force on impeller, but has little influence on the axial force and bending moment acting on impeller. The dominant frequencies of impeller forces are macro-frequency, speed frequency and blade passing frequency, and are associated with the impeller mass imbalance.展开更多
Expansion of computer technologies allow using numerical simulation in the early stages of aircraft design more and more often. The role of both wind tunnels and initial test flights used to verify the validity of sol...Expansion of computer technologies allow using numerical simulation in the early stages of aircraft design more and more often. The role of both wind tunnels and initial test flights used to verify the validity of solutions seems to be diminishing. Big systems for three-dimensional simulations of Fluid-Structure Interactions (FSI) constitute highly specialized and costly software. Most of the codes are based on many simplifications. In this paper fluid-structure interaction, taking into account the symetric manoeuvre of ultra light plane, is concerned. This phenomenon has important influence in many aeronautical applications. The method and developed system is demonstrated on ultra light I23 plane. For the first flow the comparison with experiment made in Institute of Aviation Warsaw is presented. Finally, aeroelastic simulation of full 123 aircraft configuration presents the capability of used numerical codes to analyze largescale complex geometries for manoeuvre. All computations were carried out in parallel environment for CFD mesh of order of millions tetrahedral elements.展开更多
Based on the immersed boundary method,a fast simulation for solving unsteady,incompressible,viscous flow associated with the oscillating cascade is established on a quasi-three-dimensional coordinate system.The numeri...Based on the immersed boundary method,a fast simulation for solving unsteady,incompressible,viscous flow associated with the oscillating cascade is established on a quasi-three-dimensional coordinate system.The numerical method is applied to the simulation of the flow passing an oscillating circular cylinder which is forced to move in X direction under prescribed motions in water at rest at low Keulegan-Carpenter numbers.Then vor-tex-induced vibration of a cylinder with two degrees of freedom which oscillates in in-line direction and transverse direction is simulated using this method.The results are in good agreement with the previous research.Then the method is extended to the oscillating cascade simulation of making various comparisons.It is found that the IBPA(inter blade phase angle) will change as the time goes on,because of the non-uniformity of the flow in the circumferential direction,until the oscillating cascade goes to a stable situation.The reduced velocity and the number of blades are chosen to investigate the effects of them on IBPA.The results indicate that both the reduced velocity and the number of blades are the main factors which influence IBPA.It is worth noting that the coupling process is not necessary to generate any body-fitting grids,which makes it much faster in computational process for such a complicated fluid-structure interaction problem.展开更多
基金Under the auspices of Key Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 40435013)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 40671049)+1 种基金the Key Research Item of Natural Sciences in Education Department of Hubei Province (No. D200625001)the MOR Project of Key Research Institute of Humanities and Social Science in University (No.04JJDZH016)
文摘In terms of ecological theory, this paper makes a comprehensive analysis of the mutualism and co- evolutionary mechanism between the eco-spatial structure and socio-economic development of the urban agglomeration, and maps out optimized modes of the eco-spatial structure of the urban agglomeration. The analysis is a case study of the urban agglomeration on different levels of global, national, provincial and local scales, on the basis of those conclusions are drawn: 1) Within the scope of the urban agglomeration, the cities should be reasonably sized and appropriately densified; the spatial combination of the urban agglomeration ought to be orderly, and its eco-spatial structure ought to be optimized and efficient; the relationship between the economic society and eco-spatial environment ought to be that of mutual benefit and co-evolution. 2) “The mode of corridor group network” is a certain trend evoked from the spatial structure of urban agglomeration. 3) The eco-spatial structure of urban agglomeration under “the mode of corridor group network” can further increase the environmental capacity of urban agglomeration, and is in favor of the harmonious relationship between man and nature.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51778282).
文摘Isolation technique of ground structure is a hot topic in the field of earthquake engineering and structure dynamics.Since soil-isolated structure dynamic interaction study is of great significance to enhance seismic performance of isolated structures and revision of relevant isolation specifications,research on dynamic interaction of soil-isolated structure has attracted more and more attention.Based on the basic theory of soil-structure dynamic interaction,we summarize and analyze the research status quo of soil-isolated structure dynamic interaction by means of theoretical analysis,numerical simulation,model test,prototype observation and seismic performance.After reviewing the results of previous research,we reveal that some key issues,which can be used to uncover dynamic interaction mechanism and seismic response characteristics of soil-isolated structures interaction system,should not be neglected.Based on the concept of seismic performance design and the latest research of soil-isolated structure dynamic interaction,we predict the future development of soil-isolated structure dynamic interaction by elastoplastic time history analysis method,seismic performance level and practical analysis method based on energy.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.50879014
文摘The motion of the fins and control surfaces of underwater vehicles in a fluid is an interesting and challenging research subject.Typically the effect of fin oscillations on the fluid flow around such a body is highly unsteady, generating vortices and requiring detailed analysis of fluid-structure interactions.An understanding of the complexities of such flows is of interest to engineers developing vehicles capable of high dynamic performance in their propulsion and maneuvering.In the present study, a CFD based RANS simulation of a 3-D fin body moving in a viscous fluid was developed.It investigated hydrodynamic performance by evaluating the hydrodynamic coefficients (lift, drag and moment) at two different oscillating frequencies.A parametric analysis of the factors that affect the hydrodynamic performance of the fin body was done, along with a comparison of results from experiments.The results of the simulation were found in close agreement with experimental results and this validated the simulation as an effective tool for evaluation of the unsteady hydrodynamic coefficients of 3-D fins.This work can be further be used for analysis of the stability and maneuverability of fin actuated underwater vehicles.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20706029) the National Basic Research Program of China (2009CB623407 2009CB219902) Jiangsu Applied Chemistry and Materials Graduate Center for Innovation and Academic Communication foundation (2010ACMC03)
文摘A combination of molecular dynamics (MD) and density functional theory (DFT) calculations were used to study the hydration structures of K+ and Na+ ions under the confinement of 18-crown-6 in order to identify the role of water in the selectivity of 18-crown-6 towards K+.The radial distribution functions,coordination num-bers,orientation structures and interaction energies were analyzed to investigate the hydration of K+ and Na+ in 18-crown-6/cation complexes.All calculations of K+ and Na+ in bulk water were also conducted for comparison.The simulation results show that the orientation distributions of the water molecules in the first coordination shell of K+ are more sensitive to the confinement of 18-crown-6 than those of Na+.It is more favorable to confine a K+ in 18-crown-6 than a Na+ in terms of interaction energy.Good agreement is obtained between MD results and DFT results.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50236030, No. 50076038) and the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China (No. G19990222).
文摘In order to understand the interaction between large-scale vortex structure and particles, a two-way coupling temporal mixing layer laden with particles at a Stokes number of 5 with different mass loading planted initially in the upper half region is numerically studied. The pseudospectral method is used for the flow fluid and the Lagrangian approach is employed to trace particles. The momentum coupling effect introduced by a particle is approximated to a point force. The simulation results show that the coherent structures are still dominant in the mixing layer, but the large-scale vortex structure and particle dispersion are modulated. The length of large-scale vortex structure is shortened and the pairing is delayed. At the same time, the particles are distributed more evenly in the whole flow field as the mass loading is increased, but the particle dispersion along the transverse direction differs from that along the spanwise direction, which indicates that the effect by the addition of particle on the spanwise large-scale vortex structure is different from the streamwise counterpart.
文摘In this paper, a new method called dynamic finite layer--element method (DFLEM) is used to analyse the soil--structure interaction of new type offshore platforms. Some valuable results have been obtained. The results show that the DFLEM is a new effective method to analyse dynamic soil--structure interaction and can be applied widely in practice.
文摘A common design practice for dynamic loading assumes the frame fixed at their bases. In reality, the supporting soil medium allows movement to some extent due to its property to deform. This may decrease the overall stiffness of the structural system and may increase the natural period of the system. The effect of soil flexibility is suggested to be accounted through consideration of springs which have specified stiffness and soil half space. Results show that the dynamic response of frame structure to vibrations is due to applied dynamic load and is highly dependent on the soil type and the method of modeling soil structure interaction. The response of frame structure under dynamic load is higher in case of linear discrete independent spring as comparing with perfect bond cases. Except the response of frame in case of piles embedded in soft clay, half space are higher than frame with piles and linear elastic spring due to the interaction between the frequencies of applied load and frequencies of frame structure. Also, result showed that it is important to include the soil-structure interaction in the analysis of the system in order to correctly simulate the dynamic problem for controlling on the resonance phenomena.
基金Foundation items: This work was supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31160422, 30960084) the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2013M542379), the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (NCET-12- 1079), and the Key Subject of Wildlife Conservation and Utilization in Yunnan Province. Acknowledgements: Special thanks to Prof. R.-J. ZOU at Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences for support Mr. Y.-Z. LU (animal keeper) for his assistance during data-collection and to three anonymous reviewers for valuable suggestions.
文摘Different types of dominance hierarchies reflect different social relationships in primates. In this study, we clarified the hierarchy and social relationships in a one-male unit of captive Rhinopithecus bieti observed between August 1998 and March 1999. Mean frequency of agonistic behaviour among adult females was 0.13 interactions per hour. Adult females exhibited a linear hierarchy with a reversal of 10.9%, indicating an unstable relationship; therefore, R. bieti appears to be a relaxed/tolerant species. The lack of a relationship between the agonistic ratio of the adult male towards adult females and their ranks indicated that males did not show increased aggression towards low-ranking females. Differentiated female affiliative relationships were loosely formed in terms of the male, and to some extent influenced by female estrus, implying that relationships between the male and females is influenced by estrus and not rank alone. A positive correlation between the agonistic ratio of adult females and their ranks showed that the degree to which one female negatively impacted others decreased with reduction in rank. Similarly, a positive correlation between the agonistic ratio of females and differences in rank suggests that a female had fewer negative effects on closely ranked individuals than distantly ranked ones. These data indicate that rank may influence relationships between females. A steeper slope of regression between the agonistic ratio and inter-female rank differences indicated that the extent of the power difference in high-ranking females exerting negative effects on low-ranking ones was larger during the mating season than the birth season, suggesting that rank may influence the mating success of females.
文摘The paper is devoted to formulations of decay and mapped elastodynamic infinite elements, based on modified Bessel shape functions. These elements are appropriate for Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI) problems, solved in time or frequency domain and can be treated as a new form of the recently proposed Elastodynamic Infinite Elements with United Shape Functions (EIEUSF) infinite elements. The formulation of 2D Horizontal type Infinite Elements (HIE) is demonstrated here, but by similar techniques 2D Vertical (VIE) and 2D Comer (CIE) Infinite Elements can also be formulated. Using elastodynamic infinite elements is the easier and appropriate way to achieve an adequate simulation including basic aspects of Soil-Structure Interaction. Continuity along the artificial boundary (the line between finite and infinite elements) is discussed as well and the application of the proposed elastodynamic infinite elements in the Finite Element Method (FEM) is explained in brief. Finally, a numerical example shows the computational efficiency of the proposed infinite elements.
文摘Problems of fluid structure interactions are governed by a set of fundamental parameters. This work aims at showing through simple examples the changes in natural vibration frequencies and mode shapes for wall-cavity systems when the structural rigidity is modified. Numerical results are constructed using ANSYS software with triangular finite elements for both the fluid (2D acoustic elements) and the solid (plane stress) domains. These former results are compared to proposed analytical expressions, showing an alternative benchmark tool for the analyst. Very rigid wall structures imply in frequencies and mode shapes almost identical to those achieved for an acoustic cavity with Neumann boundary condition at the interface. In this case, the wall behaves as rigid and fluid-structure system mode shapes are similar to those achieved for the uncoupled reservoir case.
基金the National Science Foundation for Creative Re-search Groups of China (Grant No.50921001) for supporting this work
文摘This paper is concerned with the hydroelastic problem of a very large pontoon-type floating structure(VLFS) edged with a pair of submerged horizontal plates, which is a combination of perforated and non-perforated plates attached to the for-end and back-end of the VLFS. For the hydroelastic analysis, the fluid is assumed to be ideal and its motion is irrotational so that a velocity potential exists. The VLFS is modeled as an elastic plate according to the classical thin plate theory. The fluid-structure interaction problem is separated into conventional hydrodynamics and structure dynamics by using modal expansion method in the frequency-domain. It involves, firstly, the deflection of the VLFS, which is expressed by a superposition of modal functions and corresponding modal amplitudes. Then the boundary element method is used to solve the integral equations of diffraction and radiation on the body surface for the velocity potential, whereas the vibration equation is solved by the Galerkin's method for modal amplitudes, and then the deflection is obtained by the sum of multiplying modal functions with modal amplitudes. This study examines the effects of the width and location of the non-perforated horizontal plates on the hydroelastic response of the VLFS, then the performance of perforated plates is investigated to reduce the motion near the fore-end of the VLFS. Considering the advantages and disadvantages of submerged plates without and with cylindrical holes, we propose a simple anti-motion device, which is a combination of a pair of perforated and non-perforated plates attached to the for-end and back-end of the VLFS. The effectiveness of this device in reducing the deformation and bending moment of the VLFS has been confirmed, and is compared with the results in cases without and with the submerged horizontal plates by the analysis in this paper.
基金Under the auspices of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41101049,41471037,41371072,41430857)University Nursing Program for Young Scholars with Creative Talents in Heilongjiang Province(No.UNPYSCT-2015054)+1 种基金Distinguished Young Scholar of Harbin Normal University(No.KGB201204)Excellent Youth Scholars of Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.DLSYQ13003)
文摘Understanding the underlying processes of how communities are structured remains a central question in community ecology. However, the mechanisms of the soil animal community are still unclear, especially for communities on a small scale. To evaluate the relative roles of biotic interactions and environmental and spatial processes in a soil collembolan community, a field experiment was carried out on a small scale(50 m) in the farmland ecosystem of the Sanjiang Plain, Northeast China. In August and October, 2011, we took 100 samples each month in a 50 m × 50 m plot using a spatially delimited sampling design. Variation partitioning was used to quantify the relative contributions of the spatial and environmental variables. A null model was selected to test for the non-randomness pattern of species co-occurrence and body size in assemblages of collembolans and to test whether the pattern observed was the result of environmental or biotic processes that structured the community on a small scale. The results showed that large variance was accounted for by spatial variables(18.99% in August and 21.83% in October, both were significant). There were relatively lower effects of environmental variation(3.56% in August and 1.45% in October, neither was significant), while the soil water content, soil p H and soybean height explained a significant portion of the variance that was observed in the spatial pattern of the collembolan community. Furthermore, the null model revealed more co-occurrence than expected by chance, suggesting that collembolan communities had a non-random co-occurrence pattern in both August and October. Additionally, environmental niche overlap and the body size ratio of co-occurrence showed that interspecific competition was not influential in collembolan community structuring. Considering all of the results together, the contributions of spatial and environmental processes were stronger than biotic interactions in the small-scale structuring of a soil collembolan community.
文摘In this paper we propose a finite element(FE) simulation method to predict tree motion in a wind field. Two FE tree models were investigated:One model was generated based on a realistic nature-looking geometric tree model,and the other was a symmetric model to investigate the influence of asymmetric material properties on tree motion. The vortex-induced vibration(VIV) theory is introduced to estimate the fluctuating wind force being exerted on tree stems and the fluid-structure interaction(FSI) analysis is also included in the simulation. The results indicate that asymmetric material properties result in the crosswind displacement of the investigated node and the main swaying direction deviation. The simulation reveals that under wind loading,a tree with leaves has much larger swaying amplitude along the wind direction and longer swaying period than a tree without leaves. However,the crosswind swaying amplitude is mainly due to branch interaction. The numerical simulation proved that the inter-action of tree branches can prevent dangerous swaying motion developing.
基金Projects(51325903,51279218)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(cstc2013kjrcljrccj0001)supported by the Natural Science Foundation Project of CQ CSTC,ChinaProject(20130191110037)supported by Research fund by the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China
文摘In order to resolve grid distortions in finite element method(FEM), the meshless numerical method which is called general particle dynamics(GPD) was presented to simulate the large deformation and failure of geomaterials. The Mohr-Coulomb strength criterion was implemented into the code to describe the elasto-brittle behaviours of geomaterials while the solid-structure(reinforcing pile) interaction was simulated as an elasto-brittle material. The Weibull statistical approach was applied to describing the heterogeneity of geomaterials. As an application of general particle dynamics to slopes, the interaction between the slopes and the reinforcing pile was modelled. The contact between the geomaterials and the reinforcing pile was modelled by using the coupling condition associated with a Lennard-Jones repulsive force. The safety factor, corresponding to the minimum shear strength reduction factor "R", was obtained, and the slip surface of the slope was determined. The numerical results are in good agreement with those obtained from limit equilibrium method and finite element method. It indicates that the proposed geomaterial-structure interaction algorithm works well in the GPD framework.
文摘Three types of the soil-structure interaction are used for structure analysis loaded by seismic effects. An example of the real RC building is used to demonstrate differences in the dynamic response results in the calculation of internal forces and displacements. Variant three options of the soil models were used as a building supporting structure. In the case of soil model A, the soil was modelled by using of equivalent stiffness values, stemming from the theory of a rigid circular disc on an elastic homogeneous half-space. Non-uniformly modelled vertical stiffness of the soil according to the Boussinesq model was used for model B. Both models A and B are characterised by the "averaged" soil model on the bases of spring constants. Model C was used for the soil better corresponding to its actual composition by the Winkler-Pasternak theory. Model C, where the actual layered soil is considered, is modelled more accurately than for the "averaged" soil of models A and B. The dynamic response of models operating with "averaged" values of rigid and soft soil layers is markedly shifted to the conservative smaller values of internal forces. The building response tbr model C in dynamic displacements is significantly higher than for the both models A and B.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21376016).
文摘The interaction between fluid and a down-pumping pitched blade turbine fixed with a flexible shaft in the stirred vessel, as a typical fluid structure interaction phenomenon, was simulated by coupling the Computational Fluid Dynamics and Computational Structural Dynamics. Based on the verification of the simulated impeller torque and dimensionless shaft bending moment with experimental result, the dimensionless shaft bending moment and various loads acting on impeller(including lateral force, axial force and bending moment) were discussed in detail. By separating and extracting the fluid and structural components from those loads, the results show that the shaft bending moment mainly results from the lateral force on impeller although the axial force on impeller is much larger. The impeller mass imbalance increases the shaft bending moment and the lateral force on impeller, but has little influence on the axial force and bending moment acting on impeller. The dominant frequencies of impeller forces are macro-frequency, speed frequency and blade passing frequency, and are associated with the impeller mass imbalance.
文摘Expansion of computer technologies allow using numerical simulation in the early stages of aircraft design more and more often. The role of both wind tunnels and initial test flights used to verify the validity of solutions seems to be diminishing. Big systems for three-dimensional simulations of Fluid-Structure Interactions (FSI) constitute highly specialized and costly software. Most of the codes are based on many simplifications. In this paper fluid-structure interaction, taking into account the symetric manoeuvre of ultra light plane, is concerned. This phenomenon has important influence in many aeronautical applications. The method and developed system is demonstrated on ultra light I23 plane. For the first flow the comparison with experiment made in Institute of Aviation Warsaw is presented. Finally, aeroelastic simulation of full 123 aircraft configuration presents the capability of used numerical codes to analyze largescale complex geometries for manoeuvre. All computations were carried out in parallel environment for CFD mesh of order of millions tetrahedral elements.
文摘Based on the immersed boundary method,a fast simulation for solving unsteady,incompressible,viscous flow associated with the oscillating cascade is established on a quasi-three-dimensional coordinate system.The numerical method is applied to the simulation of the flow passing an oscillating circular cylinder which is forced to move in X direction under prescribed motions in water at rest at low Keulegan-Carpenter numbers.Then vor-tex-induced vibration of a cylinder with two degrees of freedom which oscillates in in-line direction and transverse direction is simulated using this method.The results are in good agreement with the previous research.Then the method is extended to the oscillating cascade simulation of making various comparisons.It is found that the IBPA(inter blade phase angle) will change as the time goes on,because of the non-uniformity of the flow in the circumferential direction,until the oscillating cascade goes to a stable situation.The reduced velocity and the number of blades are chosen to investigate the effects of them on IBPA.The results indicate that both the reduced velocity and the number of blades are the main factors which influence IBPA.It is worth noting that the coupling process is not necessary to generate any body-fitting grids,which makes it much faster in computational process for such a complicated fluid-structure interaction problem.