Modeling and Its Application of Reinforced Concrete Columns Considering Nonlinear Shear Effects

A fiber beam-column element in conjunction with zero-length elements attached to its ends was proposed to simulate the flexural and shear mechanism respectively. Based on the Limit State Material model and the Shear Limit Curve model provided by OpenSees, the nonlinear shear effect of reinforced concrete column and its coupling with the flexural effect were defined. The reliability of the proposed model was validated by means of comparisons with existing test results. Finally, a plane frame from in-situ pushover test was simulated. It is shown that the proposed method, by taking the nonlinear shear effect into account, produces satisfactory results for frame columns with shear strength and stiffness degradation, while the conventional fiber beam-column element can hardly simulate actual flexure-shear failure mechanism for columns characterized by insufficient transverse reinforcement. The proposed method is applicable for nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete frame structures with shear deficiencies.     

A forward algorithm for prestressed construction process of large-span suspendome based on the equivalent pre-tension

To accurately simulate prestressed construction process of large-span suspendome, the initial state of construction process according to practical construction sequence is established, and the construction mechanical analysis for prestressed construction process is especially studied. Features of prestressed construction process of large-span suspendome are summarized, and the insufficiencies of the application of state variable superposition method, back analysis method, birth and death element method are analyzed. Combined with nonlinear finite element analysis method, forward algorithm for prestressed construction process based on the equivalent pre-tension is proposed, and the specific application method and procedure are given. Changzhou stadium steel roof engineering is taken as an example to verify the practicability and applicability of forward algorithm for prestressed construction process. The conclusion is that, using forward algorithm for prestressed construction process based on the equivalent pre-tension, the structure state of each construction phase can be accurately tracked, and the nonlinear contact of strut and rigid framework, interactive impact of cable force, conversion of temporary structure system, and structural geometric nonlinearity can be comprehensively considered.     

Strain rate effects on dynamic behavior of reinforcement concrete columns with various reinforcement ratio

The mechnical characteristics of concrete is sensitive to the strain rate and it is crucial to consider the effect of load rates on the behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) structures subjected to dynamic loads such as severe earthquakes. In this study, numerical simulations on the dynamic behavior of typical RC column specimens under dynamic loadings with different load rates were performed. Concrete constitutive model considering the strain rate effects proposed by the CEB code was employed with a fiber model to characterize the nonlinear strain rate dependent behavior of RC columns. The developed dynamic fiber element model was validated by comparing the simulated results of four RC column specimens with the fast loading test results. Results show that the developed fiber element model can predict the behavior of RC columns with acceptable accuracy. After valiating the proposed fiber elemen model considering the strain rate effect, the load carrying capacity of different RC columns with various longitudinal reinforcement ratios and volumetric stirrup ratios were simulated. Results show that the trends of the influences of longitudinal reinforcement ratios and volumetric stirrup ratios on the load carrying capacity of the RC columns under dynamic loadings are different.     

Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis for Seismic Performance of High - Strength Concrete Beam -Column Joints with New Reinforcement Details

Because the factors that affect the behavior of the beam-column joints are complicated,an experimental study alone is not sufficient.Therefore,a nonlinear finite element analysis was conducted to provide better understanding of the performance of the beam-column joints.The authors intend to do the parameter study with nonlinear finite element method after a lot of high-strength concrete beam-column joints have been experimented.In this paper,the analytical model firstly was applied to simulate the experimental joint behavior and the comparison results were very well.Based on this,the parametric analysis of concrete strength on seismic performance of beam-column joints has been conducted.     

Design Method for the Individual Anatomical Hip Joint Endoprosthesis

A new design method for the individual hip joint endoprostheses is proposed. By picking up the contour lines from the femur's CT images and making them closed and smoothed, a solid model of the femur is reconstructed using the contour lines by CAD software. An individual anatomical hip joint endoprosthesis is designed with the inner contour curves of the medulla cavity in CAD software. Utilizing the APDL(ANSYS Parametric Design Language) and the CT value per pixel in the CT image for developing a program through which every element of the bone can get its own material property. The finite element model's anisotropy and inhomogeneity of bone material are realized, then the endoprosthesis and the femur-stem contact finite element model can be built in ANSYS. Based on this, calculation on the contact model can be processed. It is feasible to checkout the rationality of the design by comparing the stress distribution in the femur with the situation before replacement. And the results reveal that the method is more reasonable and reliable.     

The Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis of Cable Structures Based on Four-Node Isoparametric Curved Element

In this paper,based on the geometric nonlinear behavior of cable structures,a finite element method with four-node isoparametric element was presented,the third order polynomial was used as displacement functions and initial curve of the element.By means of the principle of virtual work and the updated Lagrangian method,the authors derived the finite element equations,and solved them by Newton-Raphson method.The proposed model leads to high precision and can meet the engineering requirements.The model presented in this paper can be applied in the analysis of long-span tension structures,such as cable structures,cable domes and so forth.     

Study on Equivalent Frame Model for Large-span Prestressed Concrete Residential Structure System

In this paper, a study is carried out on large-span prestressed concrete structure system in residence analyzed by specially - shape column equivalent frame model. Applying fiber model column-beam element and shell element, a large amount of comparative analyses about large-span prestressd concrete structure under horizontal and vertical load is carried out. The parameter of the equivalent frame is confirmed based on comparison with the result of the man-sized structural experiment. It is proved that the equivalent frame model has high efficiency and precision especially for nonlinear analysis.     

Application of Joint Element in the Stability Analysis of Rock Mass

According to the strongpoint and shortcoming of all kinds of plane joint elements and theirs applicable range, the basic theories of plane joint elements were introduced in brief. An example which utilized different plane joint elements to simulate the different sorts of discontinuity interface in rock mass was given, and the analysis result indicates that if only the constitutive model of a material is confirmed ,and some special element types are adopted,with the basic principle and approach of the finite element to simulate rock materials, a more satisfactory result can be obtained.     

Design Method of Reinforced Concrete Sandwich Beam column Joints

The experimental results of reinforced concrete sandwich beam column joints were studied intensively and finite element method simulation of such joints were performed for the sake of design method.Basic design criterion and computation contents were provided according to failure mode of specimens and other experimental results.And the limits of parameters were proposed based on the analysis of seismic behavior influence factors and comparison of traditional joints and sandwich joints.Hence, formulas of load resistant capacity were acquired by the results of load resistant capacity of specimens and nonlinear finite element method simulation.It is found that three measures should be taken for sandwich joints in order to reach demanded ductility and load resistant capability.Firstly, several parameters should be limited, including shear compression ratio, axial load ratio, ratio of beam concrete strength to column concrete strength, and minimal amount of transverse reinforcement of joint.Secondly, shear load resistant capacity and axial compressive load resistant capacity should be computed to ensure load resistant capability of joint, and essential strengthen measures could be applied if necessary.Thirdly, appropriate construction details should be taken to avoid reducing of beam bar anchorage capacity.     

Study and Application of High Precision Nonlinear Plane Stress Element

A tangent stiffness matrix for quadrilateral plane stress element under large rotation with small strain is proposed in this paper,The corresponding program based on this theory has been worked out;The computation of examples with analytic values has verified that the element's formulation, its program given in this paper have strong nonlinear computation ability;A nonlinear whole-course analysis of stone arch bridge has been done in this paper.The computations presented preferably a comprehensive understanding of nonlinear characteristics of stone arch bridge with small span and could be beneficial for the engineer designers.     

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.     

system modeling and simulation of wind turbines

Wind turbines operate in harsh environment with transient and variable working conditions. As a result, wind turbines are complicated, nonlinear, uncertain systems. Modeling and analysis of these systems are crucial to their design. Based on MATLAB, a new dynamic simulation model of a stalled wind turbine was presented. The blade element momentum theory and the state space method were programmed into MATLAB/SIMULINK to calculate wind turbine aerodynamic performance. The generator was also modeled in MATLAB/SIMULINK, taking the coupling between the generator and the rotor speed into consideration. Based on the proposed MATLAB model, an analysis of a 600 kW wind turbine was carried out. The calculation values were compared with the measured data. The results indicate the correctness of the proposed MATLAB model. The simulation model can be applied to optimize design and control of stalled wind turbines.     

Nonlinear Analysis Method for Seismic Responses Considering Pounding between Girders of Curved Bridge with LRBs

A nonlinear constraint-surface impact element (CIE) was developed for simulating the pounding in axial direction between 3D shell-element-mesh bridge girders based on the engineering background of ChaoShan airport. Then, a method, different from the previous literatures, for calculating the stiffness of impact element was proposed based on the flexibility method. The methods proposed were adopted and used to analyze the elevated bridge of ChaoShan airport in GuangZhou for the purpose of investigating comprehensively the earthquake-resistance capability. The bridge girders were modeled by shell elements and CIEs were assigned to the positions of the corresponding expansion joints. Isolating elements were used to simulate LRBs, and typical bilinear LRB hysteresis stiffness model obtained from experiment were adopted to describe the dynamic hysteresis behavior. Pounding forces, dissipation capability of LRBs, lateral displacements of LRBs, pier base shear forces and moments as well as the pounding effect on these cases were investigated, respectively. The proposed methods and analysis results aim at improving the earthquake resistance of the elevated bridge, which provides reference for the similar project.     

Nonlinear FEM Analysis of RC Staggered Joint by Using APDL Language

In order to settle some problems involved in applying ANSYS into nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of RC structure,this paper discusses the nonlinear FEM method for staggered joint,incorporating its experimental result.The main solved problems are as follows:(1) The fundamental process of nonlinear FEM analysis;(2) How to model the behaviors of reinforcement and concrete respectively;(3) How to model the bond-slip relationship between reinforcement and concrete.     

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.     

Product family configuration-oriented constraint network model and configuration

Concepts of requirement elements and configuration elements and the model of customer requirements family are proposed for the configuration problem of product family. The constraint relationships are taken into account to establish a feature attribute mapping-based constraint network,which is between configuration elements,as well as requirement element and configuration element. The scale of the configuration problem solving has been reduced through the ordinal constraint diffusion that according to the weight of requirement elements,and also through the range reduction of configuration element related to requirement element by pretreatment. The set of rapid configuration results is obtained by constraint solving for undetermined configuration element,applied the non-binary uniformity backtracking algorithm. Ultimately the feasibility of the proposed approach is validated by means of an example of a chassis configuration design.     

Analysis on Predictive Methods of BIM Based on Construction Schedule Reliability

In order to realize the predictive function of BIM technology, the reliability theory and theoretical probability method are utilized to judge the uncertainty which exists in the process of construction. Meanwhile, the complicated relationship between construction schedule and prediction model is analyze, the random prediction model for construction schedule is established as well. Particularly, the influencing condition about a single factor in the process of construction is taken into consideration. Determinate model and random model for construction time as well as reliability analysis method for the construction time prediction which is based on a single influencing factor are studied .At the same time, The integrated management method of reliability prediction about construction schedule which is on basis of BIM management platform is discussed. The case study shows that the proposed method has delivered dramatic results to the control of construction schedule.     

Construction Parameters and Process Simulation Method of Suspen domes

Mechanical behavior of Suspen domes during construction is different with that in service and even more adverse because of cables introduced in the structures. By studying the actual suspen dome projects, the key construction parameters for them were extracted and tensioning mechanism of hoop cables was studied. Then according to the tensioning mechanism and the key construction parameters, a numerical model and an algorithm for the whole process of tensioning were proposed. Moreover, a case study was addressed to approve the effectiveness.     

A Comparative Study of Confined Concrete Models under Cyclic Loading

In this paper,four models are selected as the representatives and applied to nonlinear dynamic analysis program for space frames which is based on the beam-column elements using the finite element flexibility method and the fiber model.Park's test on combined axial and bending columns under cyclic loading are taken as the calibrations,comparisons to material and structural member level are drawn and the analytical results of various models are discussed.     

Early Warning of Risk for Transportation Infrastructure Projects under a PPP Model

Based on characteristics of transportation infrastructure projects under a PPP model, an early warning risk index system for the private sector was put forward. The system is comprised of 15 indexes from five aspects, including risks associated with politics and law, economics, credit, construction and operation. An early warning risk model was constructed by applying fuzzy set theory and matter element theory. The fuzzy set method helps calculate the weight and evaluation values for qualitative indexes, thereby avoiding the limitations of individual decisions. The matter element method can evaluate comprehensive risks by using the comprehensive relations, is easy to use, and directly gives results. Further empirical research was conducted that verifies this method is scientific and applicable.