Time-domain dynamic constitutive model suitable for mucky soil site seismic response

Soil nonlinear behavior displays noticeable effects on the site seismic response.This study proposes a new functional expression of the skeleton curve to replace the hyperbolic skeleton curve.By integrating shear modulus and combining the dynamic skeleton curve and the damping degradation coefficient,the constitutive equation of the logarithmic dynamic skeleton can be obtained,which considers the damping effect in a soil dynamics problem.Based on the finite difference method and the multi-transmitting boundary condition,a 1D site seismic response analysis program called Soilresp1D has been developed herein and used to analyze the time-domain seismic response in three types of sites.At the same time,this study also provides numerical simulation results based on the hyperbolic constitutive model and the equivalent linear method.The results verify the rationality of the new soil dynamic constitutive model.It can analyze the mucky soil site nonlinear seismic response,reflecting the deformation characteristics and damping effect of the silty soil.The hysteresis loop area is more extensive,and the residual strain is evident.

Dynamic constitutive model for soils considering asymmetry of skeleton curve

Based on the asymmetric characteristic of skeleton curve obtained from dynamic tests on soils,a function with double asymptotes is proposed for describing the dynamic constitutive relations of soils.The hysteresis loops observed during unloading and reloading show the same form as the skeleton curve and are constructed by taking the ultimate stress as the corresponding asymptote.The coeffcient of initial unloading modulus is used to ensure that the constructed hysteresis loop fts well with the experimental data.Then,a new dynamic constitutive model considering the asymmetry of skeleton curve is elaborated.The verifcation tests on saturated Nanjing fne sand are performed using a hollow cylinder apparatus to verify the applicability of the UD model.It is found that the predicted curves by the UD model agree well with the test data.

Predicting the electromechanical properties of small caliber projectile impact igniter using PZT dynamic damage constitutive model considering crack propagation

Block piezoelectric ceramics(PZTs)are often used in impact igniters to provide activation energy for electric initiators.Under the action of strong impact stress,PZTs release electric energy accompanied by crack initiation,propagation and crushing.At present,the electrical output performance of PZTs in projectile is usually calculated by quasi-static piezoelectric equation without considering the dynamic effect caused by strong impact and the influence of crack propagation on material properties.So the ignition parameters are always not accurately predicted.To tackle this,a PZT dynamic damage constitutive model considering crack propagation is established based on the dynamic impact test and the crack propagation theory of brittle materials.The model is then embedded into the ABAQUS subroutine and used to simulate the electromechanical response of the impact igniter during the impact of a small caliber projectile on the target.Meanwhile,the experiments of projectile with impact igniter impact on the target are carried out.The comparison between experimental and numerical simulation results show that the established dynamic damage model can effectively predict the dynamic electromechanical response of PZTs in the missile service environment.

An novel energy dissipator with self-recovery capability after deformation for structurally energy-dissipating rock-shed

Theperformanceof a structurally dissipating rock-shed(SDR)depends largely onthecapacityofitsenergy dissipators.At present,mostenergy dissipatorsare made of metals,which dissipateenergy by unrecoverable plastic deformation.Therefore,they are not able to recover their energy-dissipation capacity after deformation under rockfall impact.However,a rockfall usually disintegrates into pieces when it rolls down from a higher position and results in multiple rockfall impacts.An energy dissipator with self-recovery capability is therefore more suitable for ensuring the safety of SDRs.Replacing metal with polyurethane(a hyperelastic material with remarkable self-recovery capability)can provide self-recovery capability for energy dissipators,making them more suitable for resisting multiple rockfall impacts.In this work,polyurethane was manufactured into twotypes ofenergy dissipators:cylindrical and cubical.Full-scale falling rock impact testsand dynamic numerical simulationswereconducted to study the mechanical response of the energy dissipators.In addition,in order to ensure the accuracy of the simulation,the dynamic mechanical properties of the polyurethanewere tested and its dynamic constitutive model was established.The experimental and simulation tests have clarified the advantages of the polyurethane energy dissipator.We also summarized the practical considerations in the design of energy dissipators.

Hot deformation characteristics of as-cast high-Cr ultra-super-critical rotor steel with columnar grains

Isothermal hot compression tests of as-cast high-Cr ultra-super-critical（USC） rotor steel with columnar grains perpendicular to the compression direction were carried out in the temperature range from 950 to 1250°C at strain rates ranging from 0.001 to 1 s^（-1）. The softening mechanism was dynamic recovery（DRV） at 950°C and the strain rate of 1 s^（-1）, whereas it was dynamic recrystallization（DRX） under the other conditions. A modified constitutive equation based on the Arrhenius model with strain compensation reasonably predicted the flow stress under various deformation conditions, and the activation energy was calculated to be 643.92 kJ ×mol^（-1）. The critical stresses of dynamic recrystallization under different conditions were determined from the work-hardening rate（θ）–flow stress（σ） and-θ/σ–σ curves. The optimum processing parameters via analysis of the processing map and the softening mechanism were determined to be a deformation temperature range from 1100 to 1200°C and a strain-rate range from 0.001 to 0.08 s^（-1）, with a power dissipation efficiency η greater than 31%.

Characterization of transient groundwater flow through a high arch dam foundation during reservoir impounding

Numerous deep underground projects have been designed and constructed in China, which are beyond the current specifications in terms of scale and construction difficulty. The severe failure problems induced by high in situ stress, such as rockburst, spalling, damage of deep surrounding rocks, and timedependent damage, were observed during construction of these projects. To address these problems, the dynamic design method for deep hard rock tunnels is proposed based on the disintegration process of surrounding rocks using associated dynamic control theories and technologies. Seven steps are basically employed：（i） determination of design objective,（ii） characteristics of site, rock mass and project, and identification of constraint conditions,（iii） selection or development of global design strategy,（iv）determination of modeling method and software,（v） preliminary design,（vi） comprehensive integrated method and dynamic feedback analysis, and（vii） final design. This dynamic method was applied to the construction of the headrace tunnels at Jinping II hydropower station. The key technical issues encountered during the construction of deep hard rock tunnels, such as in situ stress distribution along the tunnels, mechanical properties and constitutive model of deep hard rocks, determination of mechanical parameters of surrounding rocks, stability evaluation of surrounding rocks, and optimization design of rock support and lining, have been adequately addressed. The proposed method and its application can provide guidance for deep underground projects characterized with similar geological conditions.