Analytical study of performance evaluation for seismic retrofitting of reinforced concrete building using 3D dynamic nonlinear finite element analysis

This paper presents three-dimensional finite element （FE） analyses of an all-frame model of a three-story reinforced concrete （RC） building damaged in the 1999 Taiwan Chi-Chi Earthquake. Non-structural brick walls of the building acted as a seismic resistant element although their contributions were neglected in the design. Hence, the entire structure of a typical frame was modeled and static and dynamic nonlinear analyses were conducted to evaluate the contributions of the brick walls. However, the results of the analyses were considerably overestimated due to coarse mesh discretizations, which were unavoidable due to limited computer resources. This study corrects the overestimations by modifying （1） the tensile strengths and （2） shear stiffness reduction factors of concrete and brick. The results indicate that brick walls improve frame strength although shear failures are caused in columns shortened by spandrel walls. Then, the effectiveness of three types of seismic retrofits is evaluated. The maximum drift of the first floor is reduced by 89.3%, 94.8%, and 27.5% by Steel-confined, FuI1-RC, and Full-brick models, respectively. Finally, feasibility analyses of models with soils were conducted. The analyses indicated that the soils elongate the natural period of building models although no significant differences were observed.

Analysis of the effects of weak floor strata onlongwall face stability using finite element modeling

Higher production, better safety standard, and potential for automation are some of the benefits of longwall mining. Today, longwall face advances at a faster rate exposing many diversified rock layers in a short period of time. It is now a serious challenge to cope with ground control problems such as roof falls, face and floor failure, and excessive shield loading as fast as possible to minimize production and monetary losses. In Illinois Coal Mines, the existence of weak floor strata blow the coal seam may pose additional problems related to floor heaving, shield base punching, and associated roof and face falls. In this study, the effects of weak floor on longwall ground control are analyzed using two dimensional finite element models. A two leg 635 6 ton (700 short ton) yielding capacity shield is included in the models to evaluate the effects of different thickness and material properties of the weak floor. The study indicates that the thickness and material properties of weak floor have significant effects on shield loading, the distribution and intensity of front abutment stress, failure zones in the surrounding strata, roof to floor convergence, and floor punching by the shield base.

Influence of Various Earth-Retaining Walls on the Dynamic Response Comparison Based on 3D Modeling

The present work aims to assess earthquake-induced earth-retaining(ER)wall displacement.This study is on the dynamics analysis of various earth-retaining wall designs in hollow precast concrete panels,reinforcement concrete facing panels,and gravity-type earth-retaining walls.The finite element(FE)simulations utilized a 3D plane strain condition to model full-scale ER walls and numerous nonlinear dynamics analyses.The seismic performance of differentmodels,which includes reinforcement concrete panels and gravity-type and hollowprecast concrete ER walls,was simulated and examined using the FE approach.It also displays comparative studies such as stress distribution,deflection of the wall,acceleration across the wall height,lateral wall displacement,lateral wall pressure,and backfill plastic strain.Three components of the created ER walls were found throughout this research procedure.One is a granular reinforcement backfill,while the other is a wall-facing panel and base foundation.The dynamic response effects of varied earth-retaining walls have also been studied.It was discovered that the facing panel of the model significantly impacts the earthquake-induced displacement of ER walls.The proposed analytical model’s validity has been evaluated and compared with the reinforcement concrete facing panels,gravity-type ER wall,scientifically available data,and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials(AASHTO)guidelines results based on FE simulation.The results of the observations indicate that the hollow prefabricated concrete ER wall is the most feasible option due to its lower displacement and high-stress distribution compared to the two types.The methodology and results of this study establish standards for future analogous investigations and professionals,particularly in light of the increasing computational capabilities of desktop computers.

Time-History Dynamic Characteristics of Reinforced Soil-Retaining Walls

Given the complexities of reinforced soil materials’constitutive relationships,this paper compares reinforced soil composite materials to a sliding structure between steel bars and soil and proposes a reinforced soil constitutive model that takes this sliding into account.A finite element dynamic time history calculation software for composite response analysis was created using the Fortran programming language,and time history analysis was performed on reinforced soil retaining walls and gravity retaining walls.The vibration time histories of reinforced soil retaining walls and gravity retaining walls were computed,and the dynamic reactions of the two types of retaining walls to vibration were compared and studied.The dynamic performance of reinforced earth retaining walls was evaluated.

Thermal Analysis of Turbine Blades with Thermal Barrier Coatings Using Virtual Wall Thickness Method

Avirtual wall thicknessmethod is developed to simulate the temperature field of turbine bladeswith thermal barrier coatings(TBCs),to simplify the modeling process and improve the calculation efficiency.The results show that the virtualwall thickness method can improve themesh quality by 20%,reduce the number ofmeshes by 76.7%and save the calculation time by 35.5%,compared with the traditional real wall thickness method.The average calculation error of the two methods is between 0.21%and 0.93%.Furthermore,the temperature at the blade leading edge is the highest and the average temperature of the blade pressure surface is higher than that of the suction surface under a certain service condition.The blade surface temperature presents a high temperature at both ends and a low temperature in themiddle height when the temperature of incoming gas is uniformand constant.The thermal insulation effect of TBCs is the worst near the air film hole,and the best at the blade leading edge.According to the calculated temperature field of the substrate-coating system,the highest thermal insulation temperature of the TC layer is 172.01 K,and the thermal insulation proportions of TC,TGO and BC are 93.55%,1.54%and 4.91%,respectively.

Nonlinear Stability Analysis of Long Span Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge with Thin Wall High Piers

By utilizing the current finite element program ANSYS, two types of finite element models (FEM), the beam model (BM) and shell model (SM), are established for the nonlinear stability analysis of a practical rigid frame bridge—Longtanhe Great Bridge. In these analyses, geometrical and material nonlinearities are simultaneously taken into account. For geometrical nonlinearity, updated Lagrangian formulations are adopted to derive the tangent stiffness matrix. In order to simulate the nonlinear behavior of the plastic hinge of the piers, the multi lines spring element COMBIN39 is used in the SM while the bilinear rotational spring element COMBIN40 is employed in the BM. Numerical calculations show that satisfying results can be obtained in the stability analysis of the bridge when the double coupling nonlinearity effects are considered. In addition, the conclusion is significant for practical engineering.

Elastoplastic analysis of thin-walled structures in reservoir area

In the structural design of the high pier,in order to analyze the strength and structure stability,the pier was often considered a thin-walled structure.Elastoplastic incremental theory was used to establish the model of elastoplastic stability of high pier.By considering the combined action of pile,soil and pier together,the destabilization bearing capacity was calculated by using 3-D finite element method(3-D FEM) for piers with different pile and section height.Meanwhile,the equivalent stress in different sections of pier was computed and the processor of destabilization was discussed.When the pier is lower,the bearing capacity under mutual effect of pile,soil and pier is less than the situation when mutual effect is not considered;when the pier is higher,their differences are not conspicuous.Along with the increase of the cross-sectional height,the direction of destabilization bearing capacity is varied and the ultimate capacity is buildup.The results of a stability analysis example are almost identical with the practice.

Preliminary Design and Analysis of ITER In-Wall Shielding

ITER in-wall shielding （IIS） is situated between the doubled shells of the ITER Vacuum Vessel （IVV）. Its main functions are applied in shielding neutron, gamma-ray and toroidal field ripple reduction. The structure of IIS has been modelled according to the IVV design criteria which has been updated by the ITER team （IT）. Static analysis and thermal expansion analysis were performed for the structure. Thermal-hydraulic analysis verified the heat removal capability and resulting temperature, pressure, and velocity changes in the coolant flow. Consequently, our design work is possibly suitable as a reference for IT＇s updated or final design in its next step.

Lateral load-carrying capacity analyses of composite shear walls with double steel plates and filled concrete with binding bars

A method is developed to predict the lateral load-carrying capacity of composite shear walls with double steel plates and filled concrete with binding bars(SCBs). Nonlinear finite element models of SCBs were established by using the finite element tool, Abaqus. Tie constraints were used to connect the binding bars and the steel plates. Surface-to-surface contact provided by the Abaqus was used to simulate the interaction between the steel plate and the core concrete. The established models could predict the lateral load-carrying capacity of SCBs with a reasonable degree of accuracy. A calculation method was developed by superposition principle to predict the lateral load-carrying capacity of SCBs for the engineering application. The concrete confined by steel plates and binding bars is under multi-axial compression; therefore, its shear strength was calculated by using the Guo-Wang concrete failure criterion. The shear strength of the steel plates of SCBs was calculated by using the von Mises yielding criterion without considering buckling. Results of the developed method are in good agreement with the testing and finite element results.

Development of a new connection for precast concrete walls subjected to cyclic loading

The Industrialized Building System （IBS） was recently introduced to minimize the time and cost of project construction. Accordingly, ensuring the integration of the connection of precast components in IBS structures is an important factor that ensures stability of buildings subjected to dynamic loads from earthquakes, vehicles, and machineries. However, structural engineers still lack knowledge on the proper connection and detailed joints o fiBS structure construction. Therefore, this study proposes a special precast concrete wall-to-wall connection system for dynamic loads that resists multidirectional imposed loads and reduces vibration effects （PI2014701723）. This system is designed to connect two adjacent precast wall panels by using two steel U-shaped channels （i.e., male and female joints）. During casting, each joint is adapted for incorporation into a respective wall panel after considering the following conditions： one side of the steel channel opens into the thickness face of the panel; a U-shaped rubber is implemented between the two channels to dissipate the vibration effect; and bolts and nuts are used to create an extension between the two U-shaped male and female steel channels. The developed finite element model of the precast wall is subjected to cyclic loads to evaluate the performance of the proposed connection during an imposed dynamic load. Connection performance is then compared with conventional connections based on the energy dissipation, stress, deformation, and concrete damage in the plastic range. The proposed precast connection is capable of exceeding the energy absorption of precast walls subjected to dynamic load, thereby improving its resistance behavior in all principal directions.

EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF TENSILE CAPACITY OF CONCRETE IN RC SHEAR WALLS AFTER CRACKING

Through the test of 8 RC shear wall specimens and computer analysis ofstrains of steel bars with keyways in the specimens,the authors have studied the remains oftensile stress of concrete between cracks after concrete cracking and put forward a formulato calculate coefficient Ψ,the ununiform distribution factor of steel strain.This coefficientcan be used to modify the calculated steel strain in cracked zone,so as to make the resultsof using finite clement method to analyze shear walls more accurate.

Biomechanical prediction of abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture risk: Sensitivity analysis

Objectives: The purpose of this research is to determine the quantitative relationship between the peak wall stress of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and its clinical risk factors including its maximum diameter, asymmetry index, wall thickness and abnormal high blood pressure. Methods: The response surface experimental design with one response and four variables was used to design the experimental tests. Thirty experiments were performed through finite element analysis in order to obtain the designed response values. Results: A nonlinear multivariable regression function was developed based on the experimental data. Results demonstrated the inefficiency of traditional 5-cm criterion for estimating the rupture of AAA. The profound effect of wall thickness on the peak wall stress has been observed and validated by the existing publications. Conclusion: The conventional 5-cm criterion for estimating AAA rupture might induce biased prediction, and multiple clinical risk factors need to be considered in realistic clinical settings.

Numerical simulation of upsetting-extruding process of dispersion strengthened copper welding electrode

The simulation of the upsetting-extruding process of dispersion strengthened copper welding electrode was carried out using Deform-2D finite element analysis software, and the characteristics of metal flow and the effect of different friction factors were analysed. The results show that the whole forming process consists of a forward extrusion and a backward extrusion. When the friction factor of the female die is 0.4, it is advantageous to the forward extrusion forming of the electrode work nose part, while the friction factor of the male die is only 0.1, it would be benefit to the backward extrusion forming of the electrode fit-up hole part. Addition of a scoop channel with 1.5 mm in depth and 4 mm in diameter at the bottom of the female die can avoid folds at the work nose. The rise in temperature is about 60 ℃ during the forming process.

模块化防屈曲钢板墙抗震性能

考虑经济性和便利性,提出了模块化防屈曲钢板墙及其常用模数,然后基于已有的防屈曲钢板墙的简化计算模型,推导了在不同墙数量情况下,模块化防屈曲钢板墙充分发挥抗震性能时,周边梁的承载力和刚度需求,并提出了周边梁的设计方法.进而,对模块化防屈曲钢板墙和整体墙进行了对比验证试验及其有限元模拟分析.研究结果表明:模块化防屈曲钢板墙能够达到与整体钢板墙相同的抗震性能,且周边梁未发生明显转动和破坏,说明所提出的周边梁设计方法是合理的;在层间位移角为1/50时,防屈曲钢板墙上下周边梁均未进入塑性,且承载力和初始刚度等的有限元值与试验值误差小于6%,从而进一步验证了其抗震性能.

焊接多腔双钢板-混凝土组合剪力墙抗震性能分析

大多数双钢板-混凝土组合剪力墙采用螺栓连接或焊接肋的方式使钢板和混凝土协同工作。然而,这种连接方式可能导致整体性和塑性变形效率较低,且制作复杂,焊接多腔双钢板-混凝土组合剪力墙能够有效地避免这些问题。为了深入研究焊接多腔双钢板-混凝土组合剪力墙的抗震性能,基于约束混凝土真三轴塑性-损伤本构模型和钢材弹塑性混合强化-韧性损伤本构模型,建立了组合剪力墙的精细化三维实体-壳模型,将模拟所得的滞回曲线、骨架曲线、刚度退化曲线、弹性刚度、承载力、累积耗能、等效阻尼粘滞系数和延性系数与已有拟静力试验结果相比较,发现两者吻合较好。分析结果表明:轴压比对组合剪力墙模型算例刚度和承载力的影响较小,而随剪跨比增大,组合剪力墙模型算例的刚度和承载力呈线性降低;轴压比对组合剪力墙模型算例总塑性耗能的影响较小,而剪跨比的影响较大,剪力墙总塑性耗能随剪跨比增大而降低;轴压比和剪跨比都不会改变算例各部件的耗能分配机制,即组合剪力墙模型算例以外钢板和内隔板耗能为主。

新型切口厚壁钢管耗能支撑抗震性能研究及参数分析

为了解决现有金属耗能装置连接复杂或容易发生非预期破坏等问题,提出了一种新型切口厚壁钢管耗能支撑(energy-dissipation brace with notched thick-walled steel tube,EDB-NTWST)。该支撑主要依靠首次提出的切口厚壁钢管(notched thick-walled steel tube,NTWST)耗能,震后仅需更换NTWST即可完成修复,因而可提高结构震后修复速度。针对切口厚壁钢管的不同布置方式,给出了两种支撑的构造形式,并推导了NTWST简化力学分析方法。通过试验研究,验证了理论计算及数值模拟的准确性。采用参数化分析方法,设计了16个NTWST试件,在单调加载和循环荷载下分别对其进行了有限元分析。结果表明:EDB-NTWST的滞回曲线饱满,变形能力强,延性高,可将损伤集中于NTWST上,能够实现可重复使用的目标;简化力学分析方法与试验结果吻合较好,可用于EDB-NTWST的初步设计;NTWST的力学性能能够通过调整其设计参数进行改变,承载力的提高可通过加大耗能环厚度来实现,增加耗能环的数量可以显著提高其变形能力,增加耗能环的宽度并减小中径,是提高NTWST延性的有效方法。

增层框架-摇摆墙体系抗震性能研究

目的基于既有建筑的结构无法满足使用需求现状,通过质量调节及变形模式控制实现结构自振周期延长与损伤可控。方法提出增层框架-摇摆墙体系,对该结构进行理论分析,研究增层对整体结构地震效应的影响机理;利用SAP2000平台建立五个有限元模型,基于规范反应谱开展参数敏感性、静力弹塑性和动力弹塑性分析;并在此基础上,提出摇摆墙简化力学模型。结果增层的质量及高度对整体结构地震作用影响显著;与原框架相比,增层后结构基本自振周期最大延长31.7%,最大弹塑性极限位移响应降低11.5%,最大位移角响应降低20.2%,结构变形不均匀性降低22.0%;与框架-摇摆墙相比,增层后摇摆墙弯矩在弹塑性极限状态下降低33.9%。结论合理设置增层框架-摇摆墙可以小幅降低结构整体地震作用,减小结构地震响应,对结构变形模式可实现有效控制;所建立的摇摆墙简化力学模型可合理反应地震作用下墙体弯矩分布,并使设计偏于安全。

跨地裂缝三孔斜交箱涵结构受力性能和变形规律研究

以西安站改扩建项目为工程背景,完成足尺三孔斜交箱涵结构受力性能数值模拟研究,分析荷载与地裂缝协同作用下结构的受力过程与可能破坏形态,开展缩尺比例为1∶15的三孔斜交箱涵缩尺模型静载试验,与有限元结果进行对比分析,明确变形缝斜交和板墙开洞等复杂条件下箱涵结构的裂缝发展、位移变形和应力分布规律,验证了数值分析的可行性,并提出设计建议。结果表明:足尺数值模型与缩尺试验模型的应力路径和裂缝分布吻合较好;最不利工况下,箱涵顶板混凝土开裂部位较多,纵向挠度变形较小;斜交变形缝处,钝角较锐角处更易产生应力集中现象,各部位易出现应力集中的顺序依次为跨中、钝角、锐角和板墙隅角;采用平行于变形缝的斜向布筋方式可降低因钢筋截断而产生的应力集中,优化传力路径;建议在顶板洞口横向位置处增设暗梁,洞角布置斜向钢筋,降低洞口周围的局部集中应力。

型钢混凝土T形截面剪力墙基于性能的变形限值研究

为更好地评估T形截面型钢混凝土(steel reinforced concrete,SRC)剪力墙变形性能,采用ABAQUS有限元软件对按照规范设计的324个T形截面SRC剪力墙构件的破坏形态和变形性能进行研究,根据收集的试验数据分析构件的破坏形态,提出T形截面SRC剪力墙的破坏形态划分准则;以构件的各材料应变极限值为准则来判别构件的性能状态,考虑轴压比、剪跨比、弯剪比、腹板暗柱配钢率、暗柱纵筋配筋率及箍筋暗柱特征值对构件变形性能的影响。对不同性能状态变形限值和参数进行线性回归分析,得到不同破坏类型下各性能状态位移角限值计算式;按规范ASCE 41修正各性能状态变形限值的失效概率,得到具有15%、20%、35%失效概率保证的各性能状态变形限值取值表。研究表明:剪跨比、轴压比对构件各性能状态位移角限值影响较大,暗柱腹板配钢率、纵筋配筋率及箍筋特征值对构件位移角限值影响相对较小,但能提高其延性。按规范ASCE 41修正后的位移角限值取值较为合理且有一定的安全储备。为T形截面SRC剪力墙基于性能的抗震设计与性能评估提供参考。

椎体强化术后恢复高度对邻近椎体的影响:一项有限元分析

背景:椎体压缩骨折是当前骨科领域中常见的疾病,椎体强化术后邻近椎体发生再骨折是一个不可忽视的问题,这对患者的正常生活产生了严重的影响。目的:旨在利用CT图像,建立不同恢复高度的椎体强化后模型。采用有限元分析的方法得出不同恢复高度下邻近椎体的应力情况,并进一步探讨椎体强化术后伤椎高度恢复的重要性。方法:建立并验证了胸腰椎(T_(11)-L3)有限元模型,并在此基础上构建了4种不同恢复高度(100%,80%,60%,40%)的L1术后有限元模型,其中骨水泥容量随着恢复高度的变化而变化。具体模型如下:Model 1为正常恢复高度的术后模型,骨水泥容量为8.3 mL;Model 2为L1前部高度切除20%,后凸角变为10.41°的术后模型,骨水泥容量为6.9 mL;Model 3为L1前部高度切除40%,后凸角变为20.17°的术后模型,骨水泥容量为4.7 mL;Model 4为L1前部高度切除60%,后凸角变为28.85°的术后模型,骨水泥容量为3.6 mL。对术后模型进行评估时,施加了7Nm的力矩和500N的轴向力,记录并分析L2上终板和T12下终板的峰值应力,以及L2和T12松质骨的峰值应力。结果与结论:①L2上终板、T12下终板、L2松质骨、T12松质骨各工况的最高峰值应力都出现在Model 1和Model 4,特别是T12下终板(除后伸工况外),前屈、左右侧弯和左右旋转工况都在Model 4达到了最高峰值应力,应力分别为50.3,33.1,44.9,34.3,31.9 MPa;②根据邻近椎体终板和松质骨的峰值应力,排除Model 1和Model 4两个模型后,大部分工况的最小峰值应力都是出现在Model 2模型上,且Model 2模型出现最小峰值应力的情况占据了66.6%,尤其是在L2的上终板和松质骨(除后伸工况外),最小峰值应力都是出现在了Mode 2上;③因此将恢复高度控制在原高度的100%和40%左右是比较危险的恢复高度,对邻近椎体的影响较大;将恢复高度控制在原高度的80%左右可能是一个较为理想的选择;恢复高度在原高度的80%左右,邻近椎体所承受的应力较小,从而减小了患者发生邻近椎体再骨折的风险。