粗粒土离散元非球趋真颗粒模型

颗粒形状对粗粒土的物理力学特性有着显著的影响。离散元法广泛应用于粗粒土宏观物理力学特性的细观机理研究。为了考虑颗粒形状的影响,亟待发展计算高效的离散元非球趋真颗粒模型。本文基于X射线CT扫描技术并结合数字图像处理技术,对光滑和棱角性两类典型粗粒土(鹅卵石与碎石)进行三维重构,并提出了两类趋真颗粒模型,分别采用扩展超椭球模型和球多面体模型进行趋真逼近;开展了两类颗粒试样的3D打印和单轴压缩试验,分析了配位数和局部孔隙率分布等细观特性;基于离散元开源程序SudoDEM开展了两类试样的离散元模拟,并将模拟细观分析结果与物理试验进行了对比。结果表明,提出的两类趋真颗粒模型能够较好地对粗粒土颗粒进行离散元建模。     

关于采用粗粒化提高颗粒材料多尺度模拟守恒特性的研究

连续体-颗粒耦合方法常用来描述连续-非连续颗粒行为或解决颗粒材料与其他可变形构件间相互作用问题。粗粒化coarse-graining (CG)是基于统计力学的均匀化方法,由离散的颗粒运动定义连续的宏观物理场。本文利用粗粒化(CG)推导有限元-离散元(FEM-DEM)表面和体积耦合的一般性表达式。对于表面耦合,CG可以将耦合力分布到颗粒-单元接触点以外的位置,如相邻的积分点;对于体积耦合,CG可以将颗粒尺度的运动均匀化到耦合单元上。由粗粒化推导出的耦合项仅包含一个参数,即粗粒化宽度,为均匀化后的宏观场定义了一个可调整的空间尺度。当粗粒化宽度为零时,表面和体积耦合表达式简化为常规局部耦合。本文通过弹性立方体冲击颗粒床和离散-连续介质间波传播两个数值算例,展示使用粗粒化方法提高耦合系统能量守恒的优势,并结合其他耦合参数(如体积耦合深度)讨论了粗粒化参数对数值稳定性和计算效率的影响。     

Biot-Cosserat连续体-离散颗粒集合体模型的非饱和土连接尺度方法

耦合了非饱和多孔多相介质有限元模型和颗粒介质离散元(DEM)模型,提出了以宏、细观尺度分别耦合Biot-Cosserat连续体模型和离散颗粒集合体模型的连接尺度方法来分析非饱和含液颗粒材料的力学渗流耦合问题。根据被动空气压力假定和对空间离散孔隙水质量守恒方程的约化,从非饱和土有限元控制方程的基本未知量中消去了孔隙水压力,而将其取作有限元积分点上定义取值的内状态变量,进而建立了节点未知量仅包含固相线位移和转角的非饱和Cosserat多孔连续体约化有限元数值模型。基于连接尺度方法(BSM)宏、细观尺度数值过程的解耦计算的特点,对宏、细观两尺度数值模型的时域积分分别采用隐式Newmark方法和显式中心差分法,且取不同时间步长以提高计算效率。与全域采用DEM的精细分析方法相比,本文BSM在保证计算精度的前提下可大幅节省计算时间。在不考虑湿化效应的边坡稳定算例中,在得到类似计算精度条件下它比全域采用DEM节省计算时间高达86.65%。二维边坡稳定算例结果验证了本文连接尺度方法的有效性,以及在揭示含液颗粒结构细观破坏机理上的优点。数值算例结果显示,边坡承载能力因降雨大幅下降约50%,这表明本文发展的计及伴随湿化过程的颗粒材料结构中饱和度及吸力分布演变及其对结构破坏失效影响的非饱和颗粒材料多尺度计算模型是很有必要的。     

粗糙颗粒的随机离散元模拟——随机法向接触定律

真实颗粒的力学性质会受到其随机粗糙表面的影响,然而在传统离散元模拟中通常假设颗粒具有光滑表面,因此有必要在定量考虑颗粒表面粗糙度的基础上改进离散元的接触模型。本文基于经典 Greenwood-Williamson(GW)模型通过理论分析和数值模拟提出了一种可以考虑颗粒表面粗糙度的法向接触定律;开发了基于 Newton-Raphson迭代的数值计算方法,通过输入颗粒重叠量和一系列表面粗糙系数计算总接触力;讨论了改进计算方法效率和准确性的相关问题。相对于 GW模型中接触关系的复杂积分表示,拟合得到新随机接触定律的表达式具有类似 Hertz定律的简单结构,只包含一个表征颗粒表面粗糙度标准偏差的新增参数,σ,可以方便的引入当前离散元模拟程序中进行计算。     

粗糙颗粒的随机离散元模拟——随机法向接触定律（英文）

真实颗粒的力学性质会受到其随机粗糙表面的影响,然而在传统离散元模拟中通常假设颗粒具有光滑表面,因此有必要在定量考虑颗粒表面粗糙度的基础上改进离散元的接触模型。本文基于经典GreenwoodWilliamson(GW)模型通过理论分析和数值模拟提出了一种可以考虑颗粒表面粗糙度的法向接触定律;开发了基于Newton-Raphson迭代的数值计算方法,通过输入颗粒重叠量和一系列表面粗糙系数计算总接触力;讨论了改进计算方法效率和准确性的相关问题。相对于GW模型中接触关系的复杂积分表示,拟合得到新随机接触定律的表达式具有类似Hertz定律的简单结构,只包含一个表征颗粒表面粗糙度标准偏差的新增参数,σ,可以方便的引入当前离散元模拟程序中进行计算。     

橡胶粘结颗粒材料粘弹性性能的试验研究与离散元模拟

制备了颗粒规则四方排列和六方排列的橡胶粘接颗粒材料试样,实验测试了所制备试样在单向拉伸载荷下的应力松弛曲线和不同应变率时的应力应变曲线。基于所测试的应力松弛曲线,采用曲线拟合方法得到了所测试材料的宏观Burger’s粘弹性本构模型参数。采用离散元模型中单元间连结模型代表颗粒间橡胶粘接剂的作用,并基于试样的宏观Burger’s模型参数与离散元模型中细观Burger’s连结模型参数间的关系,建立了橡胶粘接颗粒材料的无厚度胶结离散元分析模型。最后采用所建立的离散元模型计算了所测试试样的松弛和拉伸力学性能。离散元预测结果与实验结果的对比表明,采用无厚度胶结离散元模型能较好的计算颗粒规则排列的橡胶粘接颗粒材料松弛和拉伸力学性能,但基于应力松弛实验拟合而来参数不能准确反应橡胶粘接剂在高应变率条件下其力学性能的应变率相关性。     

气固两相流介尺度LBM-DEM模型

LBM-DEM耦合方法通常是指一种颗粒流体系统直接数值模拟算法,即是一种不引入经验曳力模型的计算方法,颗粒尺寸通常比计算网格的长度大一个量级,颗粒的受力通过表面的粘性力与压力积分获得,其优点是能描述每个颗粒周围的详细流场,产生详细的颗粒-流体相互作用的动力学信息,可以探索颗粒流体界面的流动、传递和反应的详细信息及两相相互作用的本构关系,但其缺点是计算量巨大,无法应用于真实流化床过程模拟。本文针对气固流化床中的流体以及固体颗粒间的多相流体力学行为,建立了一种稠密气固两相流的介尺度LBMDEM模型,即LBM-DEM耦合的离散颗粒模型,实现在颗粒尺度上流化床的快速离散模拟。该耦合模型采用格子玻尔兹曼方法(LBM)描述气相的流动和传递行为,离散单元法(DEM)用于描述颗粒相的运动,并利用能量最小多尺度(EMMS)曳力解决气固耦合不成熟问题,以提高其模拟精度。通过经典快速流态化的模拟,验证了介尺度LBM-DEM耦合模型的有效性。模拟结果表明介尺度LBM-DEM模型是一种探索实验室规模气固系统的有力手段。     

基于介观力学信息的颗粒材料损伤——愈合与塑性宏观表征

本文在二阶计算均匀化框架下提出了颗粒材料损伤--愈合与塑性的多尺度表征方法. 颗粒材料结构在宏观尺度模型化为梯度Cosserat连续体,在其有限元网格的每个积分点处定义具有离散颗粒介观结构的表征元. 建立了表征元离散颗粒系统的非线性增量本构关系. 表征元周边介质作用于表征元边界颗粒的增量力与增量力偶矩以表征元边界颗粒的增量线位移与增量转动角位移、当前变形状态下表征元离散介观结构弹性刚度、以及凝聚到表征元边界颗粒的增量耗散摩擦力表示. 基于平均场理论与Hill定理,导出了基于介观力学信息的梯度Cosserat连续体增量非线性本构关系. 在等温热动力学框架下定义了表征颗粒材料各向异性损伤--愈合和塑性的损伤、愈合张量因子与综合损伤、愈合效应的净损伤张量因子和塑性应变. 此外,定义了损伤和塑性耗散能密度与愈合能密度,以定量比较材料损伤、愈合、塑性对材料失效的效应. 应变局部化数值例题结果显示了所建议的颗粒材料损伤--愈合--塑性表征方法的有效性.      

基于介观力学信息的颗粒材料损伤-愈合与塑性宏观表征

本文在二阶计算均匀化框架下提出了颗粒材料损伤-愈合与塑性的多尺度表征方法.颗粒材料结构在宏观尺度模型化为梯度Cosserat连续体,在其有限元网格的每个积分点处定义具有离散颗粒介观结构的表征元.建立了表征元离散颗粒系统的非线性增量本构关系.表征元周边介质作用于表征元边界颗粒的增量力与增量力偶矩以表征元边界颗粒的增量线位移与增量转动角位移、当前变形状态下表征元离散介观结构弹性刚度、以及凝聚到表征元边界颗粒的增量耗散摩擦力表示.基于平均场理论与Hill定理,导出了基于介观力学信息的梯度Cosserat连续体增量非线性本构关系.在等温热动力学框架下定义了表征颗粒材料各向异性损伤-愈合和塑性的损伤、愈合张量因子与综合损伤、愈合效应的净损伤张量因子和塑性应变.此外,定义了损伤和塑性耗散能密度与愈合能密度,以定量比较材料损伤、愈合、塑性对材料失效的效应.应变局部化数值例题结果显示了所建议的颗粒材料损伤-愈合-塑性表征方法的有效性.     

离散颗粒集合体-Cosserat连续体模型的连接尺度方法

基于针对分子动力学-Cauchy连续体模型提出的连接尺度方法(BSM)[1,2],发展了耦合细尺度上基于离散颗粒集合体模型的离散单元法(DEM)和粗尺度上基于Cosserat连续体模型的有限元法(FEM)的BSM。仅在有限局部区域内采用DEM以从细观层次模拟非连续破坏现象,而在全域则采用花费计算时间和存储空间较少的FEM。通过连接尺度位移(包括平移和转动)分解,和基于作用于Cosserat连续体有限元节点和颗粒集合体颗粒形心的离散系统虚功原理,得到了具有解耦特征的粗细尺度耦合系统运动方程。讨论和提出了在准静态载荷条件下粗细尺度域的界面条件,以及动态载荷条件下可以有效消除粗细尺度域界面上虚假反射波的非反射界面条件(NRBC)。本文二维数值算例结果说明了所提出的颗粒材料BSM的可应用性和优越性,及所实施界面条件对模拟颗粒材料动力学响应的有效性。     

Calibration of discrete element modeling: Scaling laws and dimensionless analysis

In this paper, dynamic similarity conditions are derived for discrete element simulations by non-dimensionalising the governing equations. These conditions must be satisfied so that the numerical model is a good representation of the physical phenomenon. For a pure mechanical system, if three independent ratios of the corresponding quantities between the two models are set, then the ratios of other quantities must be chosen according to the similarity principles. The scalability of linear and non-linear contact laws is also investigated. Numerical tests of 3D uni-axial compression are carried out to verify the theoretical results. Another example is presented to show how to calibrate the model according to laboratory data and similarity conditions. However, it is impossible to reduce computer time by scaling up or down certain parameters and continue to uphold the similarity conditions. The results in this paper provide guidelines to assist discrete element modelers in setting up the model parameters in a physically meaningful way.     

Prediction of vibration characteristics of blisks using similitude models

This study investigates the determination approach of distorted scaling laws for predicting the dynamic characteristic of an aero engine’s blisk. Based on the dynamic scaling laws of typical thin-walled structures, an assumption of geometrically complete scaling laws is firstly proposed and numerically validated. For distorted models of disk thickness, in order to simplify the design procedure, a simplification condition is proposed and applied to the first 10 orders’ distorted scaling laws (blade-dominated vibrations) by combining sensitivity analysis. Next, the 11th–14th orders’ distorted scaling laws are determined for disk-dominated vibrations. Numerical validation demonstrates that distorted scaling laws possess a good accuracy. Finally, the applicability of these new scaling laws is validated by the experimental data. The results indicate that, by using the new scaling laws, the simple models can predict vibration characteristics of blisk by employing similitude models.     

Solution to the Riemann problem for drift-flux model with modified Chaplygin two-phase flows

In this paper, we concern about the Riemann problem for compressible no-slip drift-flux model which represents a system of quasi-linear partial differential equations derived by averaging the mass and momentum conservation laws with modified Chaplygin two-phase flows. We obtain the exact solution of Riemann problem by elaborately analyzing characteristic fields and discuss the elementary waves namely, shock wave, rarefaction wave and contact discontinuity wave. By employing the equality of pressure and velocity across the middle characteristic field, two nonlinear algebraic equations with two unknowns as gas density ahead and behind the middle wave are formed. The Newton–Raphson method of two variables is applied to find the unknowns with a series of initial data from the literature. Finally, the exact solution for the physical quantities such as gas density, liquid density, velocity, and pressure are illustrated graphically.     

Determination method of scaling laws based on least square method and applied to rectangular thin plates and rotor-bearing systems

Abstract

In this study, we investigate the dynamic scaling laws of geometrically similitude models and systems for predicting their vibration characteristics accurately. A determination method of scaling laws based on least square method for calculating weighted powers of scaling factors is proposed for the first time. Taking geometric parameters as input (design) parameters and vibration characteristics parameters as output parameters, the weighted powers of scaling factors are calculated by least squares similitude method (LSSM) with several design models, and then scaling factors of the output parameters are obtained by combining weighted powers and corresponding scaling factors. Applicability of the LSSM is verified in the following two cases with rectangular plate and rotor-bearing system that the stiffness of supports is taken into account. The vibration characteristics are calculated by using finite element method in MATLAB and compared with simulation analysis software ANSYS. As a result, stable weighted powers and good predictions are obtained for two cases.     

固体跨尺度压痕标度律的研究与展望

压痕标度律是对通过压痕试验方法测定固体材料力学性能参量问题所给出的一般性结论, 具有重要的理论意义, 是探寻材料力学性能潜在规律的方法论研究. 本综述论文系统而简要地介绍如下主要内容: 采用传统理论对传统固体材料压痕标度律的研究回顾; 采用跨尺度力学理论对先进固体材料的跨尺度压痕标度律的研究回顾. 总结并得到了如下主要结论: 传统固体材料压痕标度律可由一空间曲面完整描绘, 若进一步已知某类无量纲独立参量的取值范围, 则该空间曲面可退化为系列平面曲线族; 先进固体材料(新材料)的跨尺度压痕标度律可由一个三维函数关系完整描绘, 若存在某类独立无量纲参量取值范围已知, 则该三维函数关系将退化为系列空间曲面族. 压痕标度律的未来研究发展仍将重点集中在建立新材料的跨尺度压痕标度律上, 以试图从根本上解决新材料力学性能标准规范难以建立的理论问题. 除此之外也将重点关注建立各类功能新材料的多尺度及跨尺度压痕标度律规律.      

An exact solution for a multilayered two-dimensional decagonal quasicrystal plate

By extending the pseudo-Stroh formalism to two-dimensional decagonal quasicrystals, an exact closed-form solution for a simply supported and multilayered two-dimensional decagonal quasicrystal plate is derived in this paper. Based on the different relations between the periodic direction and the coordinate system of the plate, three internal structure cases for the two-dimensional quasicrystal layer are considered. The propagator matrix method is also introduced in order to treat efficiently and accurately the multilayered cases. The obtained exact closed-form solution has a concise and elegant expression. Two homogeneous quasicrystal plates and a sandwich plate made of a two-dimensional quasicrystal and a crystal with two stacking sequences are investigated using the derived solution. Numerical results show that the differences of the periodic direction have strong influences on the stress and displacement components in the phonon and phason fields; different coupling constants between the phonon and phason fields will also cause differences in physical quantities; the stacking sequences of the multilayer plates can substantially influence all physical quantities. The exact closed-form solution should be of interest to the design of the two-dimensional quasicrystal homogeneous and laminated plates. The numerical results can also be employed to verify the accuracy of the solution by numerical methods, such as the finite element and difference methods, when analyzing laminated composites made of quasicrystals.     

High-Order Vibrations’ Dynamic Scaling Laws of Distorted Scaled Models of Thin-Walled Short Cylindrical Shells

In this study, we investigate the dynamic scaling laws of geometrically distorted models for predicting dynamic characteristics of thin-walled short cylindrical shells. Approximate and accurate analysis methods for obtaining the scaling laws are introduced. Two coefficient functions are established in deriving high-order scaling laws for a narrow range distorted model. Then a modified function is obtained by using numerical analysis, in order to modify the errors of wide range distorted models. The general form of the high-order scaling laws of thin-walled short cylindrical shells is also developed. To be practical, a process of detecting scaling laws by experimental operation is summarized, and the applicability of scaling laws is validated by using experimental data. Although there are some limitations in practice, the scaling laws of the thin-walled short cylindrical shell still have the ability to predict the prototype with good accuracy.     

Method of relaxed streamline upwinding for hyperbolic conservation laws

In this work a new finite element based Method of Relaxed Streamline Upwinding is proposed to solve hyperbolic conservation laws. Formulation of the proposed scheme is based on relaxation system which replaces hyperbolic conservation laws by semi-linear system with stiff source term also called as relaxation term. The advantage of the semi-linear system is that the nonlinearity in the convection term is pushed towards the source term on right hand side which can be handled with ease. Six symmetric discrete velocity models are introduced in two dimensions which symmetrically spread foot of the characteristics in all four quadrants thereby taking information symmetrically from all directions. Proposed scheme gives exact diffusion vectors which are very simple. Moreover, the formulation is easily extendable from scalar to vector conservation laws. Various test cases are solved for Burgers equation (with convex and non-convex flux functions), Euler equations and shallow water equations in one and two dimensions which demonstrate the robustness and accuracy of the proposed scheme. New test cases are proposed for Burgers equation, Euler and shallow water equations. Exact solution is given for two-dimensional Burgers test case which involves normal discontinuity and series of oblique discontinuities. Error analysis of the proposed scheme shows optimal convergence rate. Moreover, spectral stability analysis gives implicit expression of critical time step.     

Effective characteristics and stress concentrations in materials with self-similar microstructure

It is proposed to model materials with self-similar structure by a continuum sequence of continua of increasing scales each determined by its own size of the averaging volume element. The scaling is represented by power laws with the exponents determined by the microstructure, but not necessarily by the material fractal dimension. The scaling laws for tensors are shown to be always isotropic (the same exponent for all non-zero components) with the prefactors accounting for anisotropy. For materials with self-similar distributions of pores, cracks and rigid inclusions the scaling laws for elastic characteristics were determined using the differential self-consistent method. Stresses are defined in each continuum (and are measured in conventional units of stress) with the scaling law controlling the transition from one continuum to another, i.e. from one stress field to another. In the case of strong self-similarity the scaling exponent for the stress field is uniform, coincides with the one for the average (nominal) stress and is controlled by the sectional fractal dimension of the material. Within each continuum the stress concentrators––point force, dislocation, semi-infinite crack––produce conventional stress singularities. However, as the point of singularity is approached, the transition to finer continua is necessary, resulting, in some cases, in apparent non-conventional exponent of the stress increase.