Performance-based global reliability assessment of a high-rise frame-core tube structure subjected to multi-dimensional stochastic earthquakes

When evaluating the seismic safety and reliability of complex engineering structures,it is a critical problem to reasonably consider the randomness and multi-dimensional nature of ground motions.To this end,a proposed modeling strategy of multi-dimensional stochastic earthquakes is addressed in this study.This improved seismic model has several merits that enable it to better provide seismic analyses of structures.Specifically,at first,the ground motion model is compatible with the design response spectrum.Secondly,the evolutionary power spectrum involved in the model and the design response spectrum are constructed accordingly with sufficient consideration of the correlation between different seismic components.Thirdly,the random function-based dimension-reduction representation is applied,by which seismic modeling is established,with three elementary random variables.Numerical simulations of multi-dimensional stochastic ground motions in a specific design scenario indicate the effectiveness of the proposed modeling strategy.Moreover,the multi-dimensional seismic response and the global reliability of a high-rise frame-core tube structure is discussed in detail to further illustrate the engineering applicability of the proposed method.The analytical investigations demonstrate that the suggested stochastic model of multi-dimensional ground motion is available for accurate seismic response analysis and dynamic reliability assessment of complex engineering structures for performance-based seismic resistance design.

Sandwich structures with tapered tubes as core:A quasi-static investigation

In this article,the experimental and finite element analysis is utilized to investigate the quasi-static compression features of sandwich constructions built with tapered tubes.3D printing technology was utilized to create the hollow centers of the tapering tubes,with and without corrugations.The results demonstrate that the energy absorption(EA)and specific energy absorption(SEA)of the single corrugated tapered tube sandwich are 51.6% and 19.8% higher,respectively,than those of the conical tube sandwich.Furthermore,the results demonstrate that energy absorbers can benefit from corrugation in order to increase their efficiency.Additionally,the tapered corrugated tubes'resistance to oblique impacts was studied.Compared to a straight tube,the tapered tube is more resistant to oblique loads and has a lower initial peak crushing force(PCF),according to numerical simulations.After conducting a parametric study,it was discovered that the energy absorption performance of the sandwich construction is significantly affected by the amplitude,number of corrugations,and wall thickness.EA and SEA of DTS with corrugation number of 8 increased by 17.4%and 29.6%,respectively,while PCF decreased by 9.2% compared to DTS with corrugation number of 10.

Application Analysis of Strengthened Story in Frame-Core Structures

Lateral deflection formulas are presented for analysis of the strengthened story applied to flame-core structures. For the framecore structures with top outriggers and with middle outriggers, the relationship between stiffness characteristic parameters of frame and outriggers and the top drift of structures under different loads is analyzed. It is indicated that when stiffness characteristic parameter of frame is large, outrigger efficiency for top drift reduction is low, and the mutation of internal forces occurs; when the stiffness characteristic parameter of frame is less than 3, installing the strengthened story is advantageous to frame-core structures.

A novel slotted helix slow-wave structure for high power Ka-band traveling-wave tubes

A novel slotted helix slow-wave structure （SWS） is proposed to develop a high power, wide-bandwidth, and high reliability millimeter-wave traveling-wave tube （TWT）. This novel structure, which has higher heat capacity than a conven- tional helix SWS, evolves from conventional helix SWS with three parallel rows of rectangular slots made in the outside of the helix tape. In this paper, the electromagnetic characteristics and the beam-wave interaction of this novel structure operating in the Ka-band are investigated. From our calculations, when the designed beam voltage and beam current are set to be 18.45 kV and 0.2 A, respectively, this novel circuit can produce over 700-W average output power in a frequency range from 27.5 GHz to 32.5 GHz, and the corresponding conversion efficiency values vary from 19% to 21.3%, and the maximum output power is 787 W at 30 GHz.

Nonlinear seismic response analysis of reinforced concrete tube in tube structure

Super-highly reinforced concrete tube in tube structure is a developing structure system of high-rise building. The more reasonable derivation process of the multi-vertical-line-element model stiffness matrix is given.On the premise of pointing out the problems of present multi-spring element model, combined with present multivertical-line-element model for analyzing on shear wall, the model is expanded to spatial one, and the stiffness matrix of which is derived. Combined with hysteretic axial model and hysteretic shear model, it is suitable for columns,wall limbs and beams with all kinds of section form. Some examples are calculated and compared with test results,which shows that the models have relatively good accuracy. On the base of the experimental phenomenon and failure mechanism for tube in tube structure specimen, nonlinear seismic responses analysis program on the basis of the advantaged element model for tube in tube structure is developed. Calculation results are in good agreement with those of the pseudo-dynamic tests and the failure mechanism can be well reflected.

THEORETICAL STUDY ON THE BIFURCATION OF VORTEXES STRUCTURE FOR FLOW IN CURVED TUBE

The number and distribution of the singular points of streamlines in the cross-section of steady flow through a curved tube ate discussed by using the method of topological structure analysis. And a theoretical criterion is obtained for the bifurcation of flow vortexes for the secondary flow turning from two-vortex structure into four-vortex structure. Furthermore, the critical Dean number for bifurcation and the semi-analytical expressions of stream function and axial velocity are given by using Galerkin technique. The result of calculation is consistent with the theoretical criterion.

Seismic behavior of concrete filled steel tubular arch structures

Shaking table tests of a 1:10 scale arch model performed to investigate the seismic behavior and resistance of concrete filled steel tubular (CFT) arch structures are described in this paper. The El-Centro record and Shanghai artificial wave were adopted as the input excitation. The entire test process can be divided into three stages depending on the lateral brace configurations, i.e., fully (five) braced, two braces removed, and all braces removed. A total of 46 tests, starting from the elastic state to failure condition, have been conducted. The natural vibration frequencies, responses of acceleration, displacement and strain were measured. From the test results, it is demonstrated that the CFT arch structures are capable of resisting severe ground motions and that CFT arches offer a credible alternative to reinforced concrete arches, especially in regions of high seismic intensity.

Crashworthiness Design and Multi-Objective Optimization for Bio-Inspired Hierarchical Thin-Walled Structures

Thin-walled structures have been used in many fields due to their superior mechanical properties.In this paper,two types of hierarchical multi-cell tubes,inspired by the self-similarity of Pinus sylvestris,are proposed to enhance structural energy absorption performance.The finite element models of the hierarchical structures are established to validate the crashworthiness performance under axial dynamic load.The theoreticalmodel of themean crushing force is also derived based on the simplified super folded element theory.The finite element results demonstrate that the energy absorption characteristics and deformation mode of the bionic hierarchical thin-walled tubes are further improved with the increase of hierarchical sub-structures.It can be also obtained that the energy absorption performance of corner self-similar tubes is better than edge self-similar tubes.Furthermore,multiobjective optimization of the hierarchical tubes is constructed by employing the response surface method and genetic algorithm,and the corresponding Pareto front diagram is obtained.This research provides a new idea for the crashworthiness design of thin-walled structures.

STRESS ANALYSIS OF RING STIFFENED TUBULAR JOINTS FOR OFFSHORE STRUCTURES——REVIEW OF STUDIES IN CHINA

In China, the stress analysis of tubular joints for offshore structures was started at the end of 1970's. In addition to simple joints, the ring stiffened tubular joint have been analyzed recently. In this paper, the author reviews the research work of stress analysis of ring stiffened joints, including brief introduction to the methods used, stress concentration behaviour, effects of ring stiffeners' number, location, dimension, type and stress distribution of ring stiffeners. Emperical formulae for predicting SCF of ring stiffened joints are also presented.

Application of color structured light pattern to measurement of large out-of-plane deformation

Measurement of out-of-plane deformation is significant to understanding of the deflection mechanisms of the plate and tube structures.In this study,a new surface contouring technique with color structured light is applied to measure the out-of-plane deformation of structures with one-shot projection.Through color fringe recognizing,decoding and triangulation processing for the captured images corresponding to each deformation state,the feasibility of the method is testified by the measurement of elastic deflections of a flexible square plate,showing good agreement with those from the calibrated displacement driver.The plastic deformation of two alloy aluminum rectangular tubes is measured to show the technique application to surface topographic evaluation of the buckling structures with large displacements.

Thermal Structure of Glass Fiber Reinforce Plastic Support Structure

The assembled form of thick-wall glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP) tube and 0Cr18Ni9 austenitic stainless steel pipes was designed as the radius thermal-insulating and load-supporting structure in cryogenic vessels. In order to study the thermal leakage and gap changes on the support structure, as well as radius temperature and stress distribution on GFRP tube, an experimental investigation has been taken. The results indicate that the support structure is proved to fit well as thermal-insulating and load-supporting part in cryo-genic vessels, furthermore has high security during cryogenic applications.

Effects of Heat Exchange Tube Structural Parameters on Performance of Vehicle Radiator

In order to improve the performance of vehicle radiators, a two-dimensional heat transfer steady-state model of the radiator was set up. The influence of the structural parameters (axial ratio) of the heat exchange tube on the windward side on the heat transfer performance of the radiator was studied. With the increase of the axial ratio of the heat exchange tube on the windward side, the heat exchange capacity of the heat exchange tube surface slightly decreases. The heat exchange area increases significantly, which increases the total heat exchange of the radiator and improves the heat transfer performance of the radiator. When the axial ratio increases from 1.0 to 2.0, the average surface heat transfer capacity decreases from 5664.16 W/m2 to 5623.57 W/m2.

过盈配合工况下收缩管吸能特性分析及结构参数优化

轨道车辆收缩管在轴向冲击载荷及过盈配合下的吸能特性是吸能结构研究中的重要课题,其吸能过程依靠收缩管与锥形衬套之间的摩擦做工及收缩管的塑性变形实现,过盈配合通过影响收缩管与衬套间的接触力提高收缩管的能量耗散。为提高收缩管的吸能特性,研究过盈配合对吸能能力的影响,采用试验与有限元模型相结合的方法,基于多目标优化算法获取包括过盈量在内的收缩管最优结构参数。进行空心轴与轴套过盈静压试验,验证接触力理论公式的正确性;利用台车冲击试验研究收缩管碰撞过程中的吸能特性,构建有限元模型进行验证;推导过盈配合条件下收缩管接触表面压力的理论模型;使用全因子和Hammersley设计方法对过盈配合工况下收缩管结构参数进行研究,包括厚度(T)、过盈量(I_(ntf))、锥角长边(α_(x))和收缩比(R_(atio))。基于此,利用移动最小二乘法(MLSM)构建峰值力(PCF)、比吸能(SEA)和平均力(MCF)的近似模型。主效应分析表明,收缩比对PCF、SEA和MCF的影响最为显著。以获取最小PCF、最大SEA以及MCF最接近设计要求650 kN为优化目标,进行全局响应面(GRSM)优化,获得最优结构配置,与初始设计相比,SEA提高28.54%,PCF降低12.37%。代理模型最优解得出的MCF与有限元模型误差为2.01%,证明构建的代理模型具有较高的精度,可用于优化计算。优化后的结构有效提高了收缩管的吸能能力,降低了碰撞的初始峰值力。

考虑“筒中筒”耦合作用的深水隔水管柱与钻柱碰摩运动规律

深水钻井时,旋转钻柱与海洋环境力作用下发生振动的隔水管柱易发生接触,造成钻柱与隔水管柱的碰撞或者摩擦。为了解隔水管柱与钻柱间的运动状态,减轻两者间碰摩,保证作业安全性,提出了一种模拟深水隔水管柱-钻柱组成的“筒中筒”耦合系统模型,通过分析二者间的位移与接触力,实现海洋深水钻井作业时隔水管柱与钻柱的耦合动力学模拟的建立。模拟结果表明,考虑隔水管柱与钻柱接触的情况下,海流作用和涡激作用对钻柱的动力学特征具有较大影响;海流速度增加,隔水管柱弯曲程度变大,隔水管柱的振动特征会限制钻柱运动;井口转速增加对钻柱的涡动特征影响小,但会增大钻柱与隔水管柱内壁的接触力,增大钻柱与隔水管柱的失效风险。该理论为海洋深水钻井摩阻分析提供了新的借鉴。

基于p阶线性模型的地埋管换热器流体温度分布研究

利用自主研发的分层热响应测试系统,获取沿深度方向上(竖向)管内流体温度实测数据,对比p阶线性分布模型计算结果和实测数据,研究两种典型工况条件下分层岩土介质中管内流体竖向分布规律和最佳p值。结果表明:恒热流工况时,p=-5阶线性分布模型能够准确预测管内流体温度分布;恒温工况时,最佳p值随流量的变化而变化,其关系为:|p|=7.361ln V+6.684。

基于回归分析法的矩形槽圆管吸能特性研究

为了研究矩形槽圆管吸能特性规律,提出了一种基于回归分析法的结构参数与吸能特性关系的拟合方法。针对轴向冲击下的圆管动态响应,首先,建立了6005A-T6材料的Cowper-Symonds本构模型,并验证了仿真模型的准确性;其次,设计了正交试验,建立了吸能特性与结构参数之间的计算模型;然后,利用多元线性与非线性回归分析方法对计算模型参数求解,并对比了两种拟合结果,得到了峰值力和吸能量的经验公式;接着,对比经验公式与有限元数值计算值表明,经验公式在研究范围内具有较高准确性,误差在8%以内;最后,引入吸能性能指标并使用遗传算法对圆管进行了结构优化,优化结果表明,在研究范围内当直径和槽端距最小、壁厚和槽宽最大、槽深最浅时,矩形槽圆管的吸能性能最优。

负泊松比点阵结构填充薄壁管轴向压缩行为及吸能特性

薄壁填充结构具有轻量化、高比吸能的优点,被广泛应用于航空航天、汽车、轨道交通等工程领域。负泊松比结构在受到冲击时力学性能会逐渐增强,因此本文基于双箭头型负泊松比点阵提出一种新型薄壁填充管吸能结构,通过准静态压缩实验和有限元数值模拟方法研究了新型填充管在压缩载荷作用下的变形失效模式与力学响应。建立了平均碰撞力的理论预测模型,并通过有限元分析验证了模型可靠性,在此基础上研究了负泊松比点阵结构的细观设计参数对填充管抗压缩性能的影响规律。结果表明,填充管在压缩载荷作用下的失效模式为局部屈曲失效,相比于单一薄壁管与点阵结构,填充管具有更好的抗压缩性能;通过参数分析明确了通过增加胞元杆件壁厚和下支撑杆夹角,能显著提高填充管抗压缩性能,这将为后续负泊松比点阵填充结构的抗冲击优化设计提供重要参考。

面向壁厚均匀的液压成形三通管的坯料设计方法与参数优化

目的研究连续变厚度管液压成形过程中三通管的壁厚均匀性问题。方法首先,利用有限元软件分析得到了等厚管液压成形三通管过程中的成形规律,根据其成形规律,反向设计了用于液压成形三通管的连续变厚度管坯;其次,采用正交试验方法,研究了连续变厚度管厚区壁厚、过渡区长度对液压成形三通管成形质量的影响;最后,采用多岛遗传算法,对连续变厚度管的结构参数进行了优化验证,提高了液压成形三通管的成形质量。结果在等厚管液压成形三通管成形过程中,支管顶部壁厚值持续减小、轴向过渡圆角及直管底部中间位置处壁厚值持续增大;环向过渡圆角处等效应力最大,其他位置连续变化;轴向压应力使得三通管壁厚增大,拉应力使得壁厚减小;正交试验结果表明,当连续变厚度管厚区厚度、环向过渡区长度达到某一值时将出现较好的壁厚均匀性;在4种过渡区曲线线型中,直线型的壁厚均匀性最好;通过多目标优化得到最佳连续变厚度管结构参数,并通过有限元仿真进行验证,相对误差均在2%以内,使用优化后的连续变厚度管液压成形三通管相对于等厚管,壁厚均匀值减小了0.423 mm。结论可以采用厚度补偿或减薄的方式来提高成形三通管的壁厚均匀性;连续变厚度管坯相比于等厚管,显著提高了液压成形三通管的壁厚均匀性。

聚合物三腔微管挤出口模结构对胀大变形的影响

聚合物熔体的模内流动状态与模外胀大变形直接影响微挤出制品的成型质量。文中基于Carreau模型,采用数值模拟方法,研究了聚合物三腔微管挤出过程中口模壁厚差与空心度结构特征对胀大变形行为的影响。结果表明,影响挤出胀大变形程度的关键因素是口模出口附近的轴向速度分布;内外壁厚差会导致较大壁厚位置处对应的型坯厚度增大,而较小壁厚位置处的型坯厚度减小,壁厚差变化对薄壁区域壁厚变形影响较大,达到91.4%;空心度减小能提升口模出口附近轴向速度分布均匀性,减小了70.1%的变形程度;基于胀大变形规律逆向补偿设计了口模形状与尺寸,明显改善了制品成型质量。研究结果对聚合物多腔微管的口模结构优化设计具有理论意义与工程应用价值。