Finite Element Analysis of Masonry RVE Homogenization Procedure

Homogenization is one of the most important steps in the numerical analysis of masonry structure, where the continuum is used. A masonry representative volume element (RVE) is formed as the equivalent element of masonry components and it is the most important step in homogenization procedure. The RVE is molded with consideration of the material properties of mortar and brick as well as their interaction separately. In this paper the masonry RVE is simulated with the finite element software ANSYS. The stress-strain relationships of RVE subjected to different types of loading conditions are presented. The equivalent elastic modulus and Poisson's ratio are calculated and the feasibility of finite element method used in the procedure of masonry homogenization is demonstrated.     

Finite Element Analysis of Spatially curved Rods

A system of governing equations for spatially curved rods are derived in natural coordinate,and an analytic solution to the statically determinate problem is given.Based on the solution,a generalized displacement model for element of curved bars is developed,which is convergent and accurate.     

Parametrical Finite Element Modeling for Framed Structure Based on Patran Software

In order to use FEM for engineer to anlysis structures by inputing only the designing parameters, the parametrical finite element software of a framed structure is developed, which has the functions of automatically modeling, adding constraints and loads, showing the results by inputing the changeable parameters. The validity of the software is proved by actual example.     

Finite Element Reliability Analysis of the Stability of a Slope

The whole reliability index of a slope is derived through using the strength reduction method in the finite element analysis, which can make use of the former finite element program and can be used to both linear and nonlinear finite element analysis. The affection of the evaluation of derivative and the selection of reliability analysis methods is discussed, which shows that it is very important to select the type of limit state function of the slope stability. A new iterafive formula, which can consider the correlation of fundamental parameters, is proposed for FORM, and the convergence is very well.     

Application of ANSYS to Finite Element Analysis for Nonlinear Masonry Structures

ANSYS has become an effective tool for finite element analysis of masonry structure, but there is few common conclusions for reference. According to the characteristics of ANSYS and the essence of the analysis, some key problems in finite element analysis of masonry structure with ANSYS, such as structural modelling, material constitution, the damage criterion, iterative algorithm, convergence criterion, simulation of prestressing force and so on, are discussed in this paper. Based on the test results of typical masonry structures, the applicability of ANSYS to masonry structural analysis is studied and some suggestions for the application of ANSYS are presented.     

Four-node Membrane Element of Vector Form Intrinsic Finite Element for Large Deformation Analysis of Membrane Structures

Based on fundamental principles of the vector form intrinsic finite element (VFIFE), the basic formulas of 4-node quadrilateral membrane element were first derived in this paper. The procedure for the determination of pure nodal deformation through reverse movement was elaborated, and the method for the calculation of internal nodal forces through deformation coordinate system was presented. Feasible approaches were also proposed for several issues for 4-node membrane element, including the location statuses and the numerical integration for internal forces. A computer program of 4-node membrane element was developed. By the analysis of the numerical example, the correctness and validity of the membrane element theory and the computer program were verified. Then the approach was applied for more analysis of large deformation and large rotation problems of membrane structures, including cushion inflating and cloth draping.     

Finite Tension Element Analysis of Post TensioningPrestressed Concrete Hollow Slab

The prestressed tension is an important part of the prestressed concrete component construction.In order to find out the influence on the concrete hollow slab of different tension sequence,in this paper,the 30 m assembled post tensioning concrete hollow slab is simulated by the means of finite element analysis software ANSYS. The variation of the hollow slab's stress and strain are discussed according to the result of the different tensioning sequence, then, the reasonable sequence of tensioning prestressed steel wires is put forward.     

Finite Element Analysis and Experimental Research on Pedestal of PC Beam for Light Railcar

In design of light railcar used freely supported beam, the cast steel pedestals will bear complex loads, which include weight, acceleration and wind, etc. Because of pedestals' peculiarity and complexity, the strength of the pedestals play an important role in safety of light railcar. So it's necessary to analyze their stress and deformation in order to insure safety of light railcar. Up to now, finite element analysis is still the most effective means. By studying cast steel pedestal with finite element method, 3-D finite element models of fixed and kinetic pedestals were built, and the loads and boundary condition of pedestals were analyzed. By means of finite element analysis software, the contact and von mises stresses were obtained and deformation were resolved. As a result of analysis, the tow of pedestal can fulfill requirement of use in light railcar, the contact stress and von mises stress are not exceeded limit stress strength of materials. There is enough static strength for the structures of pedestals. For verifying theoretical analysis result, the fatigue test was carried out, with examining the testing points locating on the pedestals, the stress and deformation data were measured. By comparing between theoretical analysis and test data, the experimental results show calculated and testing results can meet the case well which assure the reliability of finite element analysis. But in the result, there are differences in deformations of them. The reason may be that boundary conditions and loads are not same between analysis and experiment.     

Evaluation of the Energy Release Rate of Three-point-bending Beam Using Finite Element Method

Calculation of the energy release rate with finite element method (FEM ) is conducted. The concrete beam model is meshed using a method without need of considering the crack-tip singular element. Two columns of nodes, which belong to the right-and left-parts of the beam, respectively, are generated on the central line of the model and released one after another in a proper sequence. Energy release rate is evaluated based on the virtual crack closure technique. Comparison between the calculated values and theoretical values is made, which shows that they are in good agreement.     

Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Transferring Joints with Inclined Columns

A nonlinear finite element analysis using ANSYS is applied to the vertical mechanical behaviors of three specimens of reinforced concrete transferring joints with inchned columns, which are used in high - rise buildings. A comparison is made between the analytical achievements and the test results, including the mechanical behaviors, load - transferring path and the failure modes, and a good agreement is obtained. The reliability of the software ANSYS in the nonlinear analysis of such reinforced concrete structures is verified and developed.     

Finite Element Analysis of Single Pearlitic Colony with Layer Meso-structure

A great number of experiments show that pearlitic steel with Layer Meso-structure depend greatly on its struc- ture. Its fatigue life is marked influenced by the interlamellar spacing. Based on the finite element analysis of single pearlitic colony with different interlamellar spacings, the reason of the interlamellar spacing is investigated, which plays an important role in the mechanics behavior of single pearlitic colony. It is necessary to establish the relationship between the microstructure and the mechanics behavior of the pearlitic material, and the importance of the interlamellar spacing is introduced into the constitutive equation of Single Pearlitic Colony.     

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.     

Finite Element Simulate Analysis of Small Span-to Depth Ratio Coupling Beams with Special Reiforcement

Test investigations show that the reinforcement scheme with adding diagonal and rhombic bars to traditional reinforcement in the foundation is an ideal way, for the seismic performance of small span-to depth ratio coupling beams with this scheme is better than that of traditional reinforcement. Because the regions in the small aspect ratio coupling beam belong to D-regions, in which the Bernoulli hypothesis of plane strain distribution is invalid, the traditional bending theory can not be used. This paper simulates the coupling beam through non-linear finite element analysis program, and contrasts the analysis result of the bar's stress distribution with test result. The contrast results confirm that it is a valid way to analyse the bar's stress distribution in this coupling beam through non-linear finite element analysis program.     

Finite Element Analysis of the Influence of Steel Strength on Beam-to-column Composite Connections

Because high material strength and composite load-bearing are emphasized in constructing members for high-rise steel frame structures, in a composite connection, steel strength has a dramatic influence on both the bearing performance and the composite action of the concrete slab. Based on a finite element analysis, we discuss the composite effect and the connection breaking mode, focusing on the performance change of the composite effect in adopting high strength steel. It can be found from the results that, along with the improvement of the steel strength, the elastic and plastic ultimate strength of the composite connection will increase, the ductility will decrease to a certain extent, and the composite effect of the concrete slab will diminish. The collapse of the concrete in a positive moment side contacting the column flange is viewed as the limiting state of the connection.     

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.     

Finite Element Simulation of Inhomogeneity and Anisotropy of Proximal Femur

To solve implant's looseness and subsidence, and to adapt for the requirement of custom-made hip endoprostheses' rapid automatic design and manufacture, a new method is presented for constituting the anisotropic and inhomogeneous model of proximal femur based on CT, CAD technology and finite element analysis during design of custom-made hip endoprostheses, Raw CT image data, 3-D modeling and finite element software is utilized to set up 3-D finite element model of proximal femur. The model is provided with anisotropy and inhomogeneity by self-developed specific software. The near true proximal femur model is structured and good biomechanics condition is provided for optimize design of custom-made hip endoprostheses. For simulating and analysing of proximal femur's structrue and material mechanics property, and determining stress ,strain and response after-operation under the action of physiological load more exactly, and supplying design of custom-made hip endoprostheses with data, the method can provide biomechanics condition for optimize design of custom-made hip prostheses.     

Finite Element Analysis of Shear Behavior of Super High Strength Reinforced Concrete Beam

On the basis of testing results of shear behavior from 18 super high strength reinforced concrete restrained beams with web reinforcement, with the cube compressive strength ranging from over 100Mpa, in this paper, the nonlinear finite element analysis procedure was formulated and the analysis of the specimen tests was carried out with the parameters obtained from the experiments and improved constitutive model and failure criteria of materials. Based on the simulated shear resistance test results and practical measured data of eighteen super high strength concrete restrained beams under point load, the equation to compute the shear resistance capacity of such beams was thus obtained by regression. The analytical results agree well with those of experiments.