Analytical model of buried beams on a tensionless foundation subjected to differential settlement

As the deflection of a buried beam subjected to ground settlement is not consistent with the ground displacement, an analytical model is introduced in this study for a buried beam on a tensionless foundation subjected to differential settlement. The buried beam is divided into three segments: the left semi-infinite foundation beam, the right semi-infinite foundation beam, and the middle finite beam separated from the ground. Based on the theory of semi-infinite foundation beams, equations for the response of left and right semi-infinite segment beams are given. Explicit equations are proposed for the response of the middle segment beam; these are combined with the continuous conditions at the segment junctions, and the physical implications of the equation parameters are illustrated. The analytical approach taken in this study is then compared with, and verified against, the methods used in the existing literature. The mechanical state of a buried beam subjected to ground settlement is closely related to the foundation stiffness factor, the flexural stiffness of the beam, the characteristics of the ground settlement, and the vertical earth pressure. When the deformation coefficient is relatively large or ground settlement is relatively narrow, the buried beam may be in the partial contacting state. With an increase in the width and amplitude of ground settlement curve, the foundation stiffness factor, and the different vertical earth pressure between the ground settlement and non-settlement areas, the bending moment and shearing force of buried beams increase.     

Exact solutions for coupled analysis of thin-walled functionally graded beams with non-symmetric single- and double-cells

In the present work, the exact solutions for coupled analysis for bending and torsional case thin-walled functionally graded (FG) beams with non-symmetric single- and double-cells are presented for the first time. For this purpose, an accurate and efficient method is proposed to obtain the FG member stiffness matrix based on the series expansions of displacement components. Three types of material distributions are considered and the beam mechanical properties are graded along the wall thickness according to a power law of the volume fraction. The present beam model is on the basis of the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory and the Vlasov one for bending and torsional problems, respectively. The explicit expressions for displacement parameters are derived using the power series approach from the four coupled equilibrium equations. Finally, the FG member stiffness matrix is determined from the seven force-displacement relations. In order to show the accuracy and super convergence of the thin-walled FG beam element developed by this study, the numerical solutions are presented and compared with results obtained from the finite beam element based on the approximate interpolation polynomials and other available results. Especially, the effects of various structural parameters such as material distribution type, volume fraction index, boundary condition, and material ratio on the spatially coupled responses of FG box beams with non-symmetric single- and double-cells are parametrically investigated.     

Application of fuzzy sets to transient analysis of space structures

An application of fuzzy sets, in conjunction with finite elements, to the transient analysis of a precision-deployable space structure is presented. The structural members are modeled by using beam finite elements, and the structure's latch joint is modeled by using a spring–damper–Coulomb friction element. Two types of transient response simulations are performed: slow transient load–deflection response and transient impulse response. The first simulation is used to evaluate the stiffness and buckling loads at the structure's tip. The second simulation is used to evaluate the structure's natural frequencies, mode shapes and the precision of the final shape. For each simulation the possibility distributions of various response quantities are obtained. Fuzzy sets are used to represent three beam properties, namely: damping coefficient, bending stiffness, and axial stiffness; as well as two joint parameters: Coulomb friction force and damping coefficient. Fuzzy set techniques provide an insight into the range of possible responses associated with the combined selected variations in the system parameters.     

Nonlinear bending analysis of FGM elliptical plates resting on two-parameter elastic foundations

Nonlinear bending analysis is first presented for functionally graded elliptical plates resting on two-parameter elastic foundations, and investigations on FGM elliptical plates with immovable simply supported edge are also new in literature. Material properties are assumed to be temperature-dependent and graded in the thickness direction. The governing equations of a functionally graded plate are based on Reddy’s high-order shear deformation plate theory that includes thermal effects. Ritz method is employed to determine the central deflection-load and bending moment-load curves, the validity can be confirmed by comparison with related researchers’ results, and it is worth noting that the forms of approximate solutions are well-chosen in consideration of both simplicity and accuracy. Influences played by different supported boundaries, thermal environmental conditions, foundation stiffness, ratio of major to minor axis and volume fraction index are discussed in detail.     

A cylindrical plate with a weakly fixed curvilinear edge made of a transversally isotropic material

Free oscillations and stability under an axial compression of a thin cylindrical plate with a weakly fixed rectilinear edge made of a transversally isotropic material with low stiffness with respect to transverse displacements are considered. The curvilinear edges of the plate are assumed to be hingedly supported. The oscillation frequencies and the critical load for a plate with a free or weakly fixed edge are smaller than those for a shell closed in the circumferential direction. The shapes of oscillations and the forms of stability loss localized near the weakly fixed edge and damped at a distance from it are considered. The Timoshenko-Reissner model is used. Localized forms are analyzed by using a system of equations for Timoshenko-Reissner shallow shells, which is derived for this purpose. The main special feature of this system is that it contains a separate equation describing a solution with large variability. For the example of the stability problem under consideration, the error involved in the system of equations for Timoshenko-Reissner shallow shells is studied. The critical load values obtained with the use of the Kirchhoff-Love and Timoshenko-Reissner models are compared.     

Buckling analysis of a ring under the action of internal pressure in a cylindrical shell

Buckling analysis of a thin cylindrical shell stiffened by rings with T-shaped cross section under the action of uniform internal pressure in the shell is performed. An annular plate stiffened over the outer edge by a circular beam is used as the ring model. The classical ring model, which is a beam with a T-shaped cross section, is inappropriate in this problem, since in the case of the loss of stability, buckling deformations are localized on the ring surface. The beam model does not allow one to find the critical pressure that corresponds to such a loss of stability. In the first approximation, the problem of the loss of stability of the annular plate connected with the shell is reduced to solving the boundary value problem for finding eigenvalues of the annular plate bending equation. Approximate formulas for determining critical pressure are obtained under the assumption that the plate width is much smaller than its inner radius. The results found using the Rayleigh method and the shooting method differ slightly from each other. It has been demonstrated that the critical pressure for rings with rectangular cross section is higher than that for rings with a T-shaped cross section.     

Finite element analysis of pressure vessel using beam on elastic foundation analysis

In this study, we first applied the variation principle to derive a new finite element method (FEM) based on the theory of beam on elastic foundation using line element. The derived FEM was then applied to solve, for the first time, the pressure vessel problems with uniform thickness. Our FEM results, obtained even by using only one line element, agreed exactly with the available closed-form solution, confirming the validity and computing efficiency of our finite element formulation. Moreover, we have applied our new FEM to solve pressure vessel problems with non-uniform thickness where no exact analytical solution is known to exist. The distributions of discontinuity stress in the cylindrical part were obtained. We found that shear force and bending moment were indeed discontinuous at the geometrically discontinuous juncture, due to the bending rigidity and elastic constant change by the non-uniform thickness. Finally, the case of discontinuity stresses in a bimetallic joint was also studied. The locations of maximum shear force and bending moment were found to be affected by the bending rigidity of the material.     

Energy method as solution for deformation of geosynthetic-reinforced embankment on Pasternak foundation

To more accurately analyze the settlement of geosynthetic-reinforced embankments on soft soil foundation, we simplified the ground surface structures as an Euler–Bernoulli beam, and the geosynthetic-reinforced layer as a Timoshenko beam. The granular fill and the soft soil foundation were both modelled using two-parameter Pasternak foundation models. We used energy method to establish energy balance equations for the system, and then we used the principle of resident potential energy to derive the governing differential equations of the settlement of the ground surface structures and the geosynthetic-reinforced layer. The MATLAB solver bvp4c was used to obtain numerical solutions for the settlement of the ground surface structures and the geosynthetic-reinforced layer on Pasternak foundations. By comparing to test results and existing models, the validity of the proposed solution is verified. This study analyzed the effects of parameters, such as flexural rigidity of the geosynthetic-reinforced layer, shear modulus of the granular fill, thickness of the soft soil foundation, and horizontal shear modulus of the Timoshenko beam, on the settlement of the ground surface structures and the geosynthetic-reinforced layer. The results showed that the model using a Pasternak foundation and a Timoshenko beam is more accurate at predicting settlement than that using a Winkler foundation and an Euler–Bernoulli beam.     

关于非均匀圆柱型正交各向异性图板材料性质的研究

在我们已发表的一文中,根据梁的弯曲理论得到了非均匀圆柱型正交各向异性圆板的折算刚度随半径按指数变化的规律.本文的目的在于进一步证明半径对材料性质的影响.按照平面应力一应交关系,我们得到材料性质的数值E_γ,E_θ,ν_θγ是半径γ的函数.我们所得到的解析结果与实验结果是一致的.     

在不连续荷载作用下的悬臂矩形板的弯曲

以前所讨论的悬臂矩形板,其荷载都是连续的,例如均布荷载及一集中力作用于自由边,现进一步讨论荷载不连续的情形,如有一集中力作用在板中点,可以预料得到,自由边y=a的挠度几乎是相同.并且,沿自由边x=a或x=0,自y=0.5a至y=a这段的挠度曲线,为一斜直线,固定边的总弯矩校核得很好,证实了这计算的可靠.     

功能梯度板的柱面弯曲弹性力学解

在推广后的England-Spencer功能梯度板理论基础上,研究了功能梯度板在不同荷载作用下的柱面弯曲问题.采用该理论中的位移展开公式,并且材料参数沿板厚方向可以任意连续变化,并将材料由各向同性推广到正交各向异性.假设板在y方向无限长,最终建立了一个从弹性力学理论出发的正交各向异性功能梯度板在横向分布荷载作用下柱面弯曲问题的板理论.通过算例分析,讨论了边界条件、材料梯度及板厚跨比等因素对功能梯度板静力响应的影响.     

边界条件对梁类结构系统刚度的影响

车身骨架是由大量梁类结构单元构成的.除了这些梁的截面形状和尺寸外,边界条件也对系统刚度影响很大.讨论了各种边界条件和载荷模式下的梁系统的合成刚度.基于两端固支的均匀截面梁的弯曲和扭转刚度,研究了各联结刚度的大小对系统刚度的贡献,并绘制了相应的影响曲线.最后,通过上述解析公式和有限元法计算了某汽车仪表板横梁系统的实际弯曲和扭转刚度.文中获得的静态刚度公式对其它梁类结构也适用。     

扇形板的富里哀—贝塞尔级数解

本文以加补充项的富里哀—贝塞尔双重级数的位移模式,对扇形弹性薄板在各种边界件条下的弯曲和振动问题,提出了一种应用范围比较广的、便于计算的、解析形式的解法.作为算例,文中给出了各种角度的径向边界简支或固定的扇形板在均布荷载或集中荷载作用下产生的挠度和弯矩的分布曲线,并与有关文献的数值结果进行了比较.本文推广了加补充项的富氏级数法的应用范围,并计算出各种角度的径向边界简支的扇形板的自振频率和节线的图表.     

Techniques for approximating a spatially varying Euler-Bernoulli model with a constant coefficient model

Developing accurate models to describe the behaviour of a physical system often results in differential equations with spatially varying coefficients. A notable example of this that appears in many applications is the Euler-Bernoulli beam equation for transverse vibrations. This equation with spatially varying coefficients, such as when the bending stiffness or mass per unit length varies along the length of the beam, is of interest in the current research. Methods for approximating the Euler-Bernoulli equation with periodically varying coefficients have been proposed yet there is still a need for methods that approximate the more general, non-periodically varying, cases. The goal of this research is to obtain a constant coefficient Euler-Bernoulli equation that accurately approximates the original spatially varying equation using an inverse problem approach. Obtaining such an approximation has advantages in control applications where a constant coefficient model is strongly preferred for computational efficiency. The motivation for this research stems from previous work by the authors on modelling cable-harnessed structures. The spatially varying equation is solved using the Lindstedt-Poincaré perturbation method and these results are used to determine the approximate model. Multiple inverse problem methods for determining the coefficients in the approximate model are considered including metric minimization, the modal participation factor (MPF), and the proper orthogonal decomposition (POD). Continuous version of POD and MPF methods are obtained. Several wrapping patterns and boundary conditions are considered for comparison and the results are in good agreement with analytical and finite element analysis (FEA) results.     

The variability of dynamic responses of beams resting on elastic foundation subjected to vehicle with random system parameters

This paper investigates the variability of dynamic responses of a beam resting on an elastic foundation, which is subjected to a vehicle with uncertain parameters, such as random mass, stiffness, damping of the vehicle and random fields of mass density, and the elastic modulus of the beam and stiffness of elastic foundation. The vehicle is modeled as a two-degree-of-freedom spring-damper-mass system. The equations of motion of the beam was constructed using a finite element method. The mass and elastic properties of the beam, and the stiffness of foundation are assumed to be Gaussian random fields and were simulated by the spectral represent method. Masses, stiffness of the spring, and the damping coefficient of the vehicle are assumed as Gaussian random variables. The numerical analyses were performed using the finite element method (FEM) in conjunction with the Monte Carlo simulation (MCS). The variability of dynamic responses of the beam were investigated with various cases of random parameters. For each sample, the equations of motions were solved with the Wilson-q integral method to find dynamic responses. The influence of random system parameters and their correlation on the response variability is discussed in detail.     

平面刚架以单元截面特性为变量的解析解*

取平面刚架单元截面面积与抗弯惯矩为变量,采用符号计算软件求解含变量的总刚度阵之逆,从而得到这种意义下的解析解。在微机上编制了通用的程序,计算出了相应的算例。     

多变量样条元法分析弹性地基板的弯曲,振动与稳定问题

本文应用双三次乘积型二元B样条函数来构造弹性地基板的位移、弯矩和扭矩等多种场函数，由混合变分原理导出多变量样条无法方程．文中，对弹性地基板的弯曲、振动与稳定问题作了分析与计算．由于，本文方法设定了各自独立的场函数，因此，所算得的场未知量如位移、弯矩和扭矩值的精度均比较高。     

Effect of layer geometry and stiffness on the fields of normal stresses in multilayer beams under asymmetric bending

A mathematical model is suggested for calculating the bending stiffness and fields of normal stresses (strength) at any point in the cross section of a multilayer beam. It is found that the structure of the scalar field of normal stresses allows one to solve some optimization problems with multivariant parameters. The method is illustrated with an example of two-layer beams. The results of an investigation into the strength and stiffness of two-layer beams, with a geometric and (or) stiffness asymmetry, in asymmetric bending are presented. The kinetics of bending stiffness and strength in relation to variations in the geometric parameters of cross sections and in the ratio of elastic moduli of layers is examined. It is established that the normal stresses in multilayer beams under asymmetric bending considerably depend on the location of the flexural center, neutral plane, and bending stiffnesses relative to the principal axes of cross sections of the beams.     

The problem of the bending of a beam lying on an elastic base

The plane contact problem of the transmission of a normal force of specified strength onto an elastic anisotropic, wedge-shaped plate by an elastic beam of variable flexural stiffness is considered. The beam is coupled to one of the edges of the plate and its other edge is stress-free. The solution of the problem is obtained in closed form by reducing it to a Karleman boundary-value problem with shear for a strip. A conclusion is reached concerning the nature of the discontinuity of the normal contact stress at the vertex of the wedge.     

Large deflection of a semi-circular plate on elastic foundation under a uniform load

Large deflection of a simply supported semi-circular plate placed on elastic foundation and subjected to a uniform load has been investigated following Berger’s approximate method. Expressions for the deflections and bending moments are obtained and the theoretical results have been presented in the form of graphs.