scholarly journals Performance of New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM) in Weak Rock Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.20) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Heba Kamal ◽  
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The decline in the over ground utilizable space and increment in development of metro structures, cut and cover structures are winding up fairly difficult to conceptualize and build. In this examination, a nonlinear two dimensional limited component investigation was completed to show the New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM) burrow developed in frail shake utilizing the business limited component with joint programming PHASE 2.The validity of the numerical modeling procedure performed by the author was checked by making back-analysis for an actual case study of Strengen Tunnel which is one of the biggest expressways in western Austria.  A comprehensive parametric study was performed on a hypothetical circle tunnel. Two dimensional numerical simulations with the finite element with joint software PHASE 2 have been performed to ground behaviour with   the results of the numerical analysis are presented and   discussed for recommendations for future work. In general the tangential stress at side wall and crown  obtained from  finite element with joints are  nearly equal or higher than the closed form solution and equivalent continuum.                                                                                   

Author(s):  
Parisa Ghanati ◽  
Saeed Adibnazari ◽  
Mohammad Alrefai ◽  
Azadeh Sheidaei

In this paper, a new procedure is developed for the solution of a general two-dimensional uncoupled symmetric double contact problem with smooth contact zones in which the indenter geometry is described by a piecewise biquadratic function. This procedure gives an approximate closed-form solution for any smooth indenter profile. In order to evaluate the accuracy of this approach, it is applied to the symmetric indentation of a flat surface by two rigidly interconnected parabolic indenters and results are compared with the exact unclosed-form solution. Moreover, this procedure is applied to the symmetric indentation of a flat surface by two rigidly interconnected cylinders to compare the results with the finite element solution obtained by the finite element method software, ABAQUS. The results showed that in comparison with the finite element method, this procedure is a fast and highly accurate method with low complexity that makes feasible the possibility of determining approximate closed-form solution for a wide range of indenter geometries with a concavity between two symmetric contact zones; hence it can be useful in practical issues.


2018 ◽  
Vol 141 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaiah Ramos ◽  
Young Ho Park ◽  
Jordan Ulibarri-Sanchez

In this paper, we developed an exact analytical 3D elasticity solution to investigate mechanical behavior of a thick multilayered anisotropic fiber-reinforced pressure vessel subjected to multiple mechanical loadings. This closed-form solution was implemented in a computer program, and analytical results were compared to finite element analysis (FEA) calculations. In order to predict through-thickness stresses accurately, three-dimensional finite element meshes were used in the FEA since shell meshes can only be used to predict in-plane strength. Three-dimensional FEA results are in excellent agreement with the analytical results. Finally, using the proposed analytical approach, we evaluated structural damage and failure conditions of the composite pressure vessel using the Tsai–Wu failure criteria and predicted a maximum burst pressure.


2013 ◽  
Vol 856 ◽  
pp. 147-152
Author(s):  
S.H. Adarsh ◽  
U.S. Mallikarjun

Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) are promising materials for actuation in space applications, because of the relatively large deformations and forces that they offer. However, their complex behaviour and interaction of several physical domains (electrical, thermal and mechanical), the study of SMA behaviour is a challenging field. Present work aims at correlating the Finite Element (FE) analysis of SMA with closed form solutions and experimental data. Though sufficient literature is available on closed form solution of SMA, not much detail is available on the Finite element Analysis. In the present work an attempt is made for characterization of SMA through solving the governing equations by established closed form solution, and finally correlating FE results with these data. Extensive experiments were conducted on 0.3mm diameter NiTinol SMA wire at various temperatures and stress conditions and these results were compared with FE analysis conducted using MSC.Marc. A comparison of results from finite element analysis with the experimental data exhibits fairly good agreement.


2012 ◽  
Vol 236-237 ◽  
pp. 632-635
Author(s):  
Yue Sun ◽  
Yue Nan Chen ◽  
Zhi Yun Wang

In two-dimensional space, an elasto-plastic finite element computational model was established to simulate inner support for excavation on the basis of the general-purpose finite element software ABAQUS. The soil was assumed to be a uniform and normally consolidated clay layer and strut was discreted by spring element. Compared with published case study, it can be concluded that FEM software AQAQUS can present one reliable simulation progress of inner support for excavation.


2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (6) ◽  
pp. 773-790 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torquato Garulli ◽  
Anita Catapano ◽  
Daniele Fanteria ◽  
Julien Jumel ◽  
Eric Martin

In this paper, a procedure to obtain fully uncoupled multi-directional stacking sequences for delamination specimens is outlined. For such sequences, in-plane, membrane-bending and torsion–bending coupling terms are null (in closed-form solution in the framework of classical laminated plate theory) for the entire stack and for both its halves, which form two arms in the pre-cracked region of a typical delamination specimen. This is achieved exploiting the superposition of quasi-trivial quasi-homogeneous stacking sequences, according to appropriate rules. Any pair of orientations of the plies embedding the delamination plane can be obtained. To assess the effectiveness of the proposed approach, a fully uncoupled multi-directional sequence is designed and compared to other relevant sequences proposed in the literature. Finite element simulations of double cantilever beam test are performed using classic virtual crack closure technique and a revised state-of-the-art virtual crack closure technique formulation too. Some interesting conclusions regarding proper design of multidirectional stacks for delamination tests are drawn. Moreover, the results confirm the suitability of fully uncoupled multi-directional sequences for delamination tests. Thanks to their properties, these sequences might lay the foundations for the development of standard test procedures for delamination in angle-ply interfaces.


Author(s):  
Abir Chaouk ◽  
Maher Jneid

In this study we use the conformable fractional reduced differential transform (CFRDTM) method to compute solutions for systems of nonlinear conformable fractional PDEs. The proposed method yields a numerical approximate solution in the form of an infinite series that converges to a closed form solution, which is in many cases the exact solution. We inspect its efficiency in solving systems of CFPDEs by working on four different nonlinear systems. The results show that CFRDTM gave similar solutions to exact solutions, confirming its proficiency as a competent technique for solving CFPDEs systems. It required very little computational work and hence consumed much less time compared to other numerical methods.


Author(s):  
Tianyu Wang ◽  
Mohammad Noori ◽  
Wael A. Altabey

Over the past two decades, extensive research has been carried out in the field of structural health monitoring for damage detection in structural systems. Some crack detection methods are based on the finite element model of a beam and use vibration data are developed. These methods identify the crack by updating of the finite element model according to the vibration data of structure. This paper proposes a novel method for crack detection in Euler–Bernoulli beams based on the closed-form solution of mode shapes using Bayesian inference. The expression of vibration modes is derived analytically with the crack parameters as unknown variables. Subsequently, the Bayesian inference is used to obtain the probability density function of crack parameters and to evaluate the uncertainty of the modes. Finally, the method is applied to a series of numerical examples, including a beam with a single-crack and multi-cracks, to verify the effectiveness of this method.


1986 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 500-504 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. W. Zimmerman

Muskhelishvili-Kolosov complex stress functions are used to find the stresses and displacements around two-dimensional cavities under plane strain or plane stress. The boundary conditions considered are either uniform pressure at the cavity surface with vanishing stresses at infinity, or a traction-free cavity surface with uniform biaxial compression at infinity. A closed-form solution is obtained for the case where the mapping function from the interior of the unit circle to the region outside of the cavity has a finite number of terms. The area change of the cavity due to hydrostatic compression at infinity is examined for a variety of shapes, and is found to correlate closely with the square of the perimeter of the hole.


1990 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 835-843 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Marzouk ◽  
S. Mohan

The present work deals with formulation of theoretical and analytical methods leading to the development of column strength curves. The formulations were developed for both elastic and inelastic behaviour. Two types of reinforcement have been developed for strengthening the W-shape columns under load. Since the column strength curves are based in part on the magnitude and distribution of residual stresses, it is extremely important to consider the new pattern of residual stresses due to welding process. Also, the welding sequence will affect the magnitude and distribution of residual stresses. Theoretical formulations leading to a closed-form solution for the prediction of critical load were developed for two types of strengthening using the superposition of original residual, new welding, and initial loading stresses. A nonlinear finite element analysis based on the large deformation theory of stability was used to predict the strengthened column critical load. It takes into consideration the effect of cooling residual stresses and new welding residual stresses. The formulations were incorporated with gradual penetration of yielding, the spreading of inelastic zones along the member length, the presence of residual stresses, and strain hardening of the material. Experiments were carried out to determine the actual capacity of strengthened columns. Seven specimens were tested using two and four strengthening plates. The welding stresses were measured through a series of experiments, and it was found that the parabolic distribution is a very close approximation to the actual new welding stress distribution. Key words: reinforcement of steel columns, welding stresses, welding sequence, strengthening of existing structures, buckling, steel plating, finite element.


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