Applied Mechanics and Materials Vol. 711

Abstract: Based on one 240-meter-high special-shaped RC chimney, the structure’s dynamic performance and elastic-plastic seismic response analysis has been studied in detail. From the analysis, it demonstrates the weak areas in the chimney. The interlayer displacement angle about corresponding performance points under four kinds of loading mode were also acuired, and the response of four loading patterns were analyzed.

Abstract: In order to study the seismic behavior of square concrete-filled steel tubular (CFT) columns with binding bars under cyclic lateral load, numerical simulation is carried out based on the finite element software OpenSEES. The influence factors of seismic performance on square CFT columns with binding bars were studied. The results indicate that the analysis results exhibit good agreement with the experiment data. The axial load level is the main factor that influences the envelope curve. The stiffness decreases with the incresing of axial load level, while the ultimate lateral load increases with the axial load level less than 0.2, and decreases with the axial load level more than 0.3. The thickness of steel tube has a significant influence on the ultimate lateral load, while has little impact on the shape of envelope curve.

Abstract: For the past few years, great development has been achieved in deep foundation excavation. However, due to foundation excavation’s locality, individual diversity, complexity and uncertainty, the probability of accidents in foundation pit engineering tends to be greater than that in main works, and the accident rate may even reach about 20%, which makes the study on factors leading to foundation excavation accidents quite necessary and meaningful. By use of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), this paper has figured out the ratio (weight) of the investigation, design, construction and other factors leading to foundation excavation accidents to the whole factor set, which is of great guiding significance to the study on prevention and treatment of foundation excavation accidents in future.

Abstract: This paper presents the finite element structural sensitivity analysis of a cable guyed monotower known as the Tarpon Monopod when subjected to extreme environments in Malaysian waters. A hydrodynamic loading and static platform response analysis is performed in SACS v5.3 to gauge the structural robustness in extreme Malaysian metocean conditions. A Stokes Fifth Order Wave Theory was employed to obtain wave kinematics and dynamics for load computation. The Tarpon Monopod design is reviewed generically. An actual platform located in 60m water depth within Malaysian waters is modelled for analysis. Four different guying cable scenarios are considered which are the fully guyed condition (three guy cables pinned), two guy cables condition (one wire loss), one guy cable condition (two wire loss) and free standing condition (total loss of guy wires) are presented. The environmental load sets are simulated at different headings using 45 degree steps. The results suggest that the structural caisson contributes little to the lateral stiffness of the platform. The Tarpon Monopod has little structural redundancy and its integrity is highly dependent on guy wire condition and environmental load headings.

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate a topology optimization design of the spacecraft antenna pedestal structure to save the structural weight as well as maintain the dynamic performances. The dynamic responses under random acceleration excitations are analyzed firstly and then the peaks of acceleration response are equaled to be static inertial load in the topology optimization as an expedient method. The pseudo-density based topology optimization model considering stress under inertial load as constraint is then formulated, and then further detailed design of the pedestal is carried out according to the optimized structural topology. Compared with the initial design, the optimized structure is improved with the total weight saved and both the dynamic responses and static stress satisfied.

Abstract: Taipei Top Church Auditorium is a hall primarily intended for praise and worship. A three dimensional ray tracing computer simulation was used to provide sound energy distribution on the audience area of the hall, realistic design have been performed. The volume of the hall is 24600m3, which is occupied for 2200 people and equipped the hall with acoustical curtains by modifying its acoustical characteristics. Objective measurements of impulse response are reported, and background noise control and noise isolation are also be considered in the design phase. Reinforcement system is conducted to meet all the activity for the acoustical environments.

Abstract: The type selection and design of the wind turbine foundation play a vital role in reducing the structure cost and guaranteeing the safety of the wind turbine operation. Using a new type of beam slab foundation as the research object, this study designs the prestressed anchor beam slab foundation, and optimizes the size of the former designing scheme by using Ansys finite element software, hope to be helpful for the relevant research and design reference.

Abstract: This article relies on 66kV transmission line new construction design of Chifeng JingHua in the Inner Mongolian area, this paper discusses about the program of tower foundation in sandy slope terrain. Based on the original design method of steps foundation design, this paper provides a set of feasible design method, at the same time, by comparing with the design of the bored pile foundation, draw pile is more suitable for this project conclusion.

Abstract: As the mining operation of Chenmen Mountain copper mine gradually extents to a deeper stage, the stability of open pit slopes should be revaluated and new reasonable gradient is to be designed. Because of the big amount of calculation workload that should be applied to all the slopes, this paper proposed a method which is based on Newton Interpolation theory to reduce some numerous and repetitive job. Base on differential notes calculated by FLAC3D, a function precisely expressing the relation between the safety factor and slope angle was established, through which the safety factor of any slope of different gradients could be obtained directly. By comparative study of traditional methods such as the finite difference technique, it is indicated that the results from the new method that proposed in this study have a good agreement with results calculated by program FLAC3D.

Abstract: The Linfen Basin can be the most developed area of ground fissures and the associated geo-hazard in China and even in the world. Taking the Linfen Basin as the prototype, a numerical analysis with finite element method is made to study the stress and strain response characteristics of superficial ground and multistage fracture system subjected to the action of basement stretching. The germination relationship between deep structure activities and ground fissures development is revealed. Results show that the basement stretching can cause the tensile deformation of superficial ground. When this kind of action is coupled with normal dip-slipping tension of faults, it can inevitably form or aggravate the tension-shear fracturing, and establish the tectonic foundation for the development of ground fissures.