A Finite Element Method for Quasi Static Problems of Two phase Porous Media

For the quasi static problems of two phase porous media,the velocity variable of fluid phase can be eliminated as the viscosity of fluid is neglected.The corresponding governing equations,with displacement of solid phase and pore pressure as basic variables,as well as the boundary and initial conditions are given out.Finally a mixed finite element formula with u S-p variables is obtained with weighted residual method.This method has lesser nodal variables and higher accuracy of pressure distribution.     

Numerical Analysis of the Streaming Potential in Bone Tissue

Biphasic porous medium model,based on the mixture theory in continuum mechanics frame,is used to depict the distributing disciplinarian of sclerotin's stress field,distortion field and pore pressure when the bone tissue is subjected to various dynamic loadings.The coupling relationship among the distortion,fluid flow and the streaming potential is studied.The penalty finite element formulation for streaming potential is studied.The penalty finite element formulation for streaming potential distributing in bone tissue is obtained by using Galerkin weighted residual method for the biphasic porous medium model with corresponding initial and boundary conditions,in this modeling,the solid phase is assumed to be isotropic elastic medium,and the fluid phase is ideal fluid.The computational results show that because of the distortion of bone tissue the marrow's flow is raised,then the electriferous partical moves in the porous and the streaming potential appears.     

A FINITE ELEMENT RESEARCH ON.A LINKAGE OF A COMPOSITE STRUCTURE OF SHELLS AND PLATES

In this paper,the penalty element stiffness matrix of linkage of plates and shells is deduced accrding to the principle of the penalty elementmethod.This stiffness matrix can be also used for a linkage between shells andsolids.It is of some practical value in the finite element calculations of engineeringstructure.     

The Finite Element Simulation of Pipe Bend Forming

A dynamic explicit finite element method is used to pipe bend forming processes on bender in this paper.The degenerated shell element and co-rotational coordinate system are employed.The material of pipe is assumed to satisfy Hill's anisotropic elasto-plastic yield condition.The bend die and press die are assumed as rigid surfaces and the contact force is computed by penalty method.Several numerical examples are given.They show that this method is effective.     

Deformation of Soft Ground with Consideration of the Concomitant Damage

On the basis of continuum damage mechanics theory, the effective stress theory of damaged porous media was presented and its modified self contained seepage differential equation was deduced. The traditional Drucker Prager yield criterion subsequently was modified, and a coupled seepage and damage finite element computer program compiled that was combined with the modified Biot consolidation equation. A simple roadbed foundation model then was analyzed and calculated using the computer program we compiled, and the typical node settlement, pore pressure, and damage variables were discussed and compared with those from the analytic solution. The results show that the damage finite element program we compiled is reasonable and effective.     

Finite Element Analysis on Electromechanical Behaviours in Bone Tissues

According to the importance of electromechancial behavior of bone on clinical medical treatment, the physiological structure of bone tissue is studied. Then the biphasic porous media theory associated with electro kinetics is used to model the electromechanical effects in bone tissue. The finite element governing equations are built up through Galerkin method and the penalty method. The distortion of skeleton, interstitial fluid flow and the streaming potential in bone tissue are numerically computed and simulated.     

CALCULATION OF CONTACT PRESSURE UNDER FOUNDATION RESTING ON VISCO-ELASTOPLASTIC SUBGRADE

In this paper, the finite element method(FEM) is carried out for the contact pressure under circular foundation with visco-elastoplastic model and a 8 node finite element program determing parameter. In order to prove the reliability of the theoretical analysis, a circular rigid loading plate test on remolded clay is done. Otherwise, a comparison of the measuring contact pressure under box foundations of highrise buildings in Beijing and Shanghai with the calculated value by different method is made. The result shows the calculated value by the method proposed in this paper is more coincident with practical data.     

Three-dimensional finite element analysis for thermo-elasto-hydrodynamic performances for a water lubricated bearing system

Three-dimensional liquid-solid coupling finite element analysis for thermo-elasto-hydrodynamic performances for a water-lubricated bearing system is conducted using finite element code, based on the influence coefficient method, and nonlinear optimization method. Meanwhile, the code is validated. Numerical results show that significant elastic deformation and thermal deformation, contact pressure with certain amplitude, and large temperature rise over the range of the small film thickness-roughness ratio can occur for the bearing. Therefore, the above deformation and temperature rise should be considered in designs and applications of water-lubricated bearings.     

An Analysis for Finite Elastoplastic Deformation and Cyclic Relaxation of Confined O Ring for Pressure Vessel

Using the theory of non classical elastoplasticity with finite deformation theory and the corresponding finite element program,the compression and spring back of an O Ring,the sealing element between flanges of a pressure vessel,was analyzed,and then the relaxation of pressure of the O Ring during cyclic loading and unloading process was investigated.The comparison between the analytical and experimental results is quite satisfactory.It is also showed that the adopted method possesses good convergence and is convenient to engineering application.     

The Application of Extrapolation of FEM to the Eigen Value Problems of Waveguide

On the basis of the method of linear finite element and taking the advantage of the theory of finite element extrapolation,the paper discusses the method for calculating the eigenvalue of waveguide.The results show the method is simple and has higher accuracy.     

The Finite Element Computation of Stress on Type Surfaces of Three Bioprostheseis Valves

In this paper the static stress distribution of closed valve during diastole under the peak across valve pressure difference is analyzed with nonlinear finite element method. We analyzed the three shapes i. e.,spherical,cylindrical and rotating paraboloid type valves, respectively as a result of computation, it is suggested that the maximum principal normal and shearing stress for rotating paraboloid type valve are smaller than those for the cylindrical and spherical type valves. It shows that there exist some similarities of the stress distribution among these three type valves.     

Object-oriented FEM Program for Three-dimensional Convection Diffusion Problems

According to an analysis of three-dimensional convection diffusion problems and object-oriented programming method,the classes of finite element models for convection diffusion problems are designed in C++.There are vector classes,matrix classes,element classes,material classes and method classes of finite element among these classes.On the basis of these classes,an object-oriented finite element program for three-dimensional convection diffusion problems is accomplished,which is able to simulate similar problems.The program's reuse,maintenance expansion and integration with other ones are easier than traditional ones which are designed with structural language,it can be applied to a large universal computational software for science and engineering.     

Primary Study of Applicability of Plane-section Assumption of Shaped RC Columns

Adopting the element SOLID65 and LINK8 in the general finite element analysis software ANSYS and fiber model beam-column element based on finite element flexibility method respectively, the comparative analysis of the cross, L and T-shaped RC columns under compression, bending, shear and torsion with flange width-thickness ratio of 4:1 is carried out. The applicability of plane section assumption in the nonlinear analysis is discussed primarily, which shows that it is feasible on the whole for shaped RC columns with flange width-thickness ratio equal to or smaller than 4:1.     

Study on Analysis Methods for Rock Slope FoundationStability of the Highrise Building

Based on the practical project a study on analysis methods for rock slope foundation stability of highrise-building project criterion transfer coefficient method, rotation limit equilibrium method (Sweden slices method) and finite element method was carried out.The authors found that safety factor of criterion transfer coefficient method is larger than that of rotation limit equilibrium method, but is similar to the results of finite element method. So, when rockslope foundation stability of highrise building is to be analysed,the rotation limit equilibrium method is suggested to use.     

Seismic Behavior of a Slope Protected by a Soil Nailing Retaining Wall during an Earthquake

The dynamic elastic plastic finite element method was used to study the seismic performance of a slope protected by a soil nailing retaining wall. On the basis of working in parallel and interaction between loess and a flexible retaining wall, a 3 D nonlinear finite element method (ADINA) also was established. Rational earthquake excitation and damping were discussed for geological engineering. Horizontal and vertical excitations were considered simultaneously in the analyses. A model capable of simulating the nonlinear static and dynamic elastic plastic behavior of soil was used to model the soil, and a bilinear elastic plastic model having hardening behavior was used to model the soil nailing. A friction element was employed to describe the soil structure interaction behavior. Our research focused on the seismic performance of the horizontal and vertical slope deformation, soil nailing axial force, and earth pressure subjected to horizontal and vertical excitations. The results show that the seismic performance of slope protected by soil nailing is good; soil nailing axial force increases after an earthquake; permanent slope displacement occurs during an earthquake; and the peak earth pressure distribution during an earthquake is similar to the earth pressure before the earthquake. These conclusions can provide references for seismic analyses and design in soil nailing engineering.     

Analysis of salt rock underground deposit failure probability in operation period based on response surface method

For the safety of salt rock underground deposit, uncertainties and their influences are considered, and failure probability during operation period is analyzed. Based on finite element model, equation of limit state surface is transformed into explicit equation by response surface method. Combined with Monte Carlo method, computation efficiency is improved. The deposit could be simulated as a series-parallel system. The element with highest failure probability is determined first, then failure mode and system reliability are computed. Taking Jintan underground gas deposit as an example, the analysis indicates that as storage pressure increases, failure probability of middle part of deposit decreases firstly, then increases gradually when storage pressure accumulates to a certain extent. The failure probabilities of upper part and underside of deposit increase as storage pressure increases. During operation period, controlled failure mode is shear failure of upper part and underside of deposit under high storage pressure. In conclusion, the storage pressure during operation period should be controlled strictly.     

THE APPLICATION OF FINITE - ELEMENT METHODS FOR THE ANALYSIS OF GALLBLADDER BILE FLOW IN VIVO

The transient flow fields of gallgladder bile in vivo are calculated by finite element methods. Computer tomograph, ultrasound B and contrast radiography are applied to determine the moving boundary conditions, The penalty formulation and moving triangle elements have been successfully adopted and be flow fields for axisymmetric Newtonian bile flow have been obtained. The results show that there exists obvions reverse flow at the cross section (Perpendicular to Center axis) and thus forms axisymmetric vartexes inside a contracting gallbladder in vivo,Which well agree with the previous prediction.     

AN INVESTIGATION ON THE MULTI-ARCH STRUCTURE OF A STRATA AROUND A STOPE

This paper analysis the mechanical process with the photoelast-ic model test ane the finite element method, and presents the basic cause of existing different pressure and different transfiguration in the strata around a stope.     

Non-linear finite element analysis based on the spatial catenary cables

According to the elastic catenary theory,this paper derives the spatial catenary cable element from the exact analytical expression,which is used for finite element analysis of the structure.It deduces the precise expression of two-node cable element tangent stiffness matrix and the tension of cable end.The equivalent node load of cable element is expressed by the total load algorithm,and the non-linear equation is solved by double Newdon-rapson method.The proposed non-linear semi-analytical finite element method based on spatial catenary cable element can take full account of the impact of non-linear geometry.The initial configuration and the internal forces on any directional spatial loads can be solved.The example shows that the calculation method is accurate and effective.     

Application of Extended Finite Element Method to Fracturing Analysis of Gravity Dam

The extended finite element method(XFEM) presented in recent years is a new and effective method for discontinuity analysis,especially fracture problem analyses.The basic XFEM principle is introduced and the technique for fracture analysis is presented.The fracturing process of a gravity dam is simulated by XFEM,and the rules of stresses and displacements distribution are analyzed.Compared with the classical finite element method,the crack growth in the gravity dam can be modeled by XFEM without making the crack surface associate with the finite element mesh and setting dense mesh near the crack tip as well as remeshing after crack growth.The cumbersome work and disadvantages in conducting fracturing analysis by the finite element method thus can be avoided.The predominance of this method for dam fracturing analysis is displayed.