Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Qingyi River Aqueduct during Operation Period

Abstract:

In this paper, finite element model of the Qingyi River rectangular section reinforced concrete aqueduct is set up by using three-dimensional finite element analysis software ANSYS. Considering the conventional static load, the seismic loads which use quasi-static method, and considering five combinations of operation condition of aqueduct in operation process, the structure stress and displacement rules of aqueduct are obtained in the different conditions. The results show that the rectangular cross-section aqueduct in the water level under the action of the full tank, the vertical displacement of the aqueduct body structure is nearly doubled than the empty slot, indicating the water load have a significant impact on the aqueduct. The calculated results has a good precision, can meet the needs of practical engineering, can provide a reference basis for the design of thin-walled rectangular aqueduct and the theoretical basis for engineering practice and guidance recommendations.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 556-562)
• Pages: 679-682
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.556-562.679
• Online since: May 2014
• Authors: Yan Yan Zhang*, Cai Ying Chen
• Keywords: ANSYS, Aqueduct, Finite Element Method (FEM), Static Analysis

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