Parameter calculation and result storage for phase-field simulation in α-Mg dendrite growth of Mg-5-wt% Zn alloy

Parameter calculation and result storage, as two necessary steps in phase-field simulation play an important role in ensuring the accuracy of simulation results. A strategy of parameter calculation and result storage is presented for phase-field simulation in α-Mg dendrite growth of Mg-5-wt% Zn alloy under isothermal solidification. Based on the phase diagram and empirical formulas, key parameters of the phase-field model, such as equilibrium partition coefficient k, liquidus slope m, solutal diffusion coefficient in liquid Dl, and solutal diffusion coefficient in solid Ds, can be obtained.Both structured grid method and structured point method can be used to store simulation results, but using the latter method will reduce about 60% storage space and 37.5% storage time compared with the former. Finally, convergent simulation results of α-Mg dendrite growth are obtained and they are in good agreement with the experimental results about optical micrograph, which verify the accuracy of parameters and stability of storage method.

Optimization of dewatering schemes for a deep foundation pit near the Yangtze River, China

A deep foundation pit constructed for an underground transportation hub was excavated near the Yangtze River. Among the strata, there are two confined aquifers, between which lies an aquiclude that is partially missing. To guarantee the safety of pit excavation, the piezometric head of the upper confined aquifer, where the pit bottom is located, should be 1 m below the pit bottom, while that of the lower confined aquifer should be dewatered down to a safe water level to avoid uplift problem. The Yangtze River levee is notably close to the pit, and its deformation caused by dewatering should be controlled. A pumping test was performed to obtain the hydraulic conductivity of the upper confined aquifer. The average value of the hydraulic conductivity obtained from analytical calculation is 20.45 m/d, which is larger than the values from numerical simulation（horizontal hydraulic conductivity K_H = 16 m/d and vertical hydraulic conductivity K_V = S m/d）. The difference between K_H and K_V indicates the anisotropy of the aquifer. Two dewatering schemes were designed for the construction and simulated by the numerical models for comparison purposes. The results show that though the first scheme could meet the dewatering requirements, the largest accumulated settlement and differential settlement would be94.64 mm and 3.3‰, respectively, greatly exceeding the limited values. Meanwhile, the second scheme,in which the bottoms of the waterproof curtains in ramp B and the river side of ramp A are installed at a deeper elevation of-28 m above sea level, and 27 recharge wells are set along the levee, can control the deformation of the levee significantly.

ANALYSIS MODEL ON GRADUAL CHANGE PRINCIPLE OF EFFECT ZONES OF LAYER FACE FOR ROLLED CONTROL CONCRETE DAM

The effect zones of layer face for RCC （rolled control concrete） dam have gradual change characteristics. Based on the analysis thought of complex material, a model was built to analyze above principle of RCC dam by use of series-wound and shunt-wound connection. Some methods were proposed to determine the instantaneous Young＇s modulus, delayed Young＇s modulus and viscosity coefficient of effect zones of layer face. Above models and methods were used to mine the principle of gradual change of key calculation parameters which can response the characteristics of effect zones. The principle of gradual change was described. A model was established to analyze the threedimensional viscoelastic problem of RCC dam. Above programs were developed. The examples show that the proposed models and methods to determine the key calculation parameters of effect zones can reflect the status of RCC dam accurately.

Analysis and Research on Equivalent Model of Airbus A380 Wing Beam

With the development of aviation industry,civil aviation has become an indispensable part.Our team will take all the structural dimensions,loads and material parameters in the wing beam structure as the specific values determined during the structural design to conduct deflection analysis on the wing beam structure of A380 passenger plane.According to the deflection and parameters analyzed,the stress distribution and maximum stress position on the wing beam can be known.Through the analysis of the wing parameters,the finite element analysis of the wing beam,the mesh sensitivity analysis,and the analysis of the wing tip deflection,the relevant safety factors of the aircraft are obtained.The results show that the wing of airbus A380 is more reliable and safer through the calculation of deflection,stress and safety factor.

CAD System Dedicated to the Design of Sport Bike Frame Structure

This article aims to discuss the design process of the CAD system dedicated for sport bike frame structure, introducing in detail its design concept and the scheme of implementation. Based on the different usages of sport bikes and the requirements on the system made out by Beijing Hanglun Sport Apparatus Company Limited. Structural analysis on two types of bikes frames is carried out. The system defines the basic design parameters and analyses the constraint conditions.Then calculating formulas with constraint conditions are derived. The system solves equations with Visual C++ program, realizes input of the original data and output of the results through interactive system. With AutoCAD14.0 as the platform, the system uses VC++ and ObjectARX to realize auto output of bike frame graphics. The system has been put into use. Practice has affirmed that the system抯 convenience, applicability and reliability all have reached the expected goal.