Vibration modelling of structural networks using a hybrid finite element/wave and finite element approach

The vibration modelling of waveguide structures is considered. These structures comprise waveguides connected via joints. Traditionally, analytical models of the wave behaviour of such structures can be developed if they are simple (beams or rods connected at point joints, etc.). However, if the waveguides are of complicated constructions (truss-like, layered media, etc.) or the joints are complicated (e.g. of significant physical dimensions), obtaining the wave characteristics might be a formidable task. In this paper, such structures are modelled using a hybrid finite element/wave and finite element (FE/WFE) approach. The waveguides are modelled using the WFE method and thus their wave characteristics are obtained regardless of the complexity of their cross-section. The joints are modelled using standard FE, and the WFE and FE models are coupled to yield the scattering properties of the joints. The propagation and scattering models are assembled to describe the behaviour of the structure using relatively small models, while also providing information for other applications such as structure-borne sound, statistical energy analysis, etc. Numerical examples are presented to illustrate the approach.     

Spectral finite element of a helix

Determination of a spectral (i.e. frequency dependent) finite element of a helix is the focus of this communication. The helix is treated as straight, linear elastic element, exhibiting coupling of axial with torsional responses. We derive explicit forms of all the coefficients of the stiffness matrix and plot their dependencies on the frequency and the parameter describing the said coupling. In general, the growth of that parameter leads to a progressively denser occurrence of the resonances of both axial and torsional motions.     

Numerical simulation of a fluid-saturated soil under a dynamically loaded pile

The behaviour of the soil under a dynamically loaded pile toe is studied. The soil is modelled as a fluid saturated porous continuum. The constitutive behaviour of the solid skeleton is described by the elasto-plastic model of Drücker-Prager. The wave propagation is simulated with a dynamical finite-element program.A two-phase model of soil gives useful information about effective stress and pore pressure in the soil. In saturated soil the main wave under the pile toe propagates more downards than in dry soil, due to the higher compressional stiffness in saturated soil. The plastic zone under the pile toe propagates with the velocity of the fast compressional wave. The pore fluid influences the plasticity strongly and can be expected to affect pile driving too.The distribution of effective stress and pore pressure under the pile toe depends on the permeability of the soil and cannot be calculated uniquely from a single-phase calculation. Therefore, a nonlinear soil cannot be modelled correctly as a conventional single-phase material.     

A triangular quasi-conforming finite element for transient dynamic analysis

A type of 3 node triangular element is constructed by the Quasi-conforming method, which may be used to solve the equation of a type of inverse problem of wave propagation after Laplace transformation Δu−A ² u=0. The strains in the element are approximated by an exponential function and the string-net function between neighbouring elements is approximated by one dimensional general solution of the equation. Furthermore the strain field satisfies the equation, and therefore in the derivation of the element formulation, no shape function is needed. In this sense, it is a kind of hybrid element. Compared with the ordinary linear triangular element, the new one features higher precision with coarse meshes. Some numerical tests are presented. The project is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.     

Incompressible low-speed-ratio flow in non-uniform distensible tubes

The fluid flow in distensible tubes is analysed by a finite element method based on an uncoupled solution of the equations of wall motion and fluid flow. Special attention is paid to the choice of proper boundary conditions. Computations were made for sinusoidal flow in a distensible uniform tube with the Womersley parameter α = 5, and a ratio between tube radius and wavelenth from 0·0001 to 0·5. The agreement between the numerical results and Womersley's analytic solution depends on the speed ratio between fluid and wave velocity, and is fair for speed ratios up to 0·05. The analysis of the flow field in a distensible tube with a local inhomogeneity revealed a marked influence of wave phenomena and wall motion on the velocity profiles.     

Acoustical scattering identification with local impedance through a spectral approach

Acoustical scattering in waveguides is studied in this paper. The Wave Finite Element (WFE) approach is mainly used, since it allows the reduction of problems dealing with periodic waveguides. The paper deals with guided acoustical propagation, that is, propagation in a main direction is privileged. The scattering by a locally reacting lining is first studied. The liner can be characterised by its local impedance in this case. The equivalent surface impedance is therefore calculated. Then, scattering by a porous layer is considered. A full three-dimensional modelling of the lining is preferred since porous materials are bulk reacting. The scattering matrix of the lined part is computed, and acoustical scattering of high-order modes and conversion between modes are highlighted. The acoustic power attenuation is further evaluated. The response of ducts subjected to constraining boundary conditions is also calculated. Numerical results are presented and compared to those obtained with conventional approaches.     

金属试件变形断裂过程的计算模拟分析——组合功密度模型的应用

本文作者已建立了一个既适用于裂纹体亦适用于无裂纹体的统一损伤断裂模型——组合功密度模型。在本文中,作者应用该模型并结合大应变弹塑性有限元方法对40Cr制的圆棒光滑拉伸试件、圆棒切口拉伸试件和三点弯曲裂纹试件的变形和断裂过程进行了计算模拟。模拟结果很好地再现了两种圆棒拉伸试件的实验过程;而对于三点弯曲试件,模拟得到的载荷——加载位移关系曲线、裂纹扩展量——加载位移关系曲线、J_R阻力曲线和断裂韧性J_(IC)值等均与实测结果相当吻合。证实了该模型既能用于模拟预测无裂纹体中的裂纹萌生和扩展,也能模拟预测裂纹体中的裂纹起裂和稳定扩展过程。     

无网格与有限元的耦合在动态断裂研究中的应用

提出将无网格Galerkin法与有限元耦合的方法用于分析动态裂纹扩展问题,只在裂尖附近区域沿裂纹扩展方向布置无网格结点,而在其他区域采用一般的有限元,区域交界处的结点采用MLS方法插值,然后将求得的结点值再分配到有限单元的相关结点上,保证了无网格区域和有限元区域的交界处位移的连续。避免了网格的再生成,同时也克服了单纯使用无网格Galerkin法所带来的边界条件难处理及计算效率较低的缺点。数值算例显示这种方法是有效的。     

Frequency– and Time-domain BEM Analysis of Rigid Track on a Half-Space with Vibration Barriers

The rapid development of high-speed trains like the TGV or the ICE in recent years results in high dynamic loads causing vibrations which propagate from the train-track structure into the ground and further into nearby buildings. In this context it is important to develop rigid tracks with improved dynamic behaviour and to investigate possible means of vibration reduction. The boundary element method in frequency and time domain is used to simulate train-track structures subjected to dynamic loading and the reduction of vibrations which for instance can be achieved via a trench running parallel to the rigid track. In this context the non-causality error, which arises when the time-domain BEM algorithm is applied to mathematically concave domains, is discussed and the substructure method is proposed as a solution to this problem. A two-layered cylindrical elastic structure on a half-space with a trench is added as an example of a possible application.     

固体非傅立叶温度场的时域间断Galerkin有限元法

运用时域间断Galerkin有限元法[1],对高频非傅立叶热波动问题[2-3]进行分析。其主要特点是:取温度及温度的时间导数为基本未知量,对其分别进行3次Hermite插值和线性插值。在保证节点温度自动保持连续的基础上,温度的时间导数在离散时域存在间断。数值结果表明所提出的方法能够滤掉虚假的数值震荡,能够良好地模拟固体中的非傅立叶热波动行为。     

FFT-based spectral analysis methodology for one-dimensional wave propagation in poroelastic media

The general one-dimensional equilibrium equations describing the dynamic behaviour of a porous medium form a system of coupled hyperbolic partial differential equations. A transition from the time to the frequency domain is made by spectral decomposition of the displacements. The equations simplify to a set of coupled ordinary differential equations. A solution can be obtained by solving a frequency-dependent eigenvalue problem. The characteristic equation clarifies the double wave-pattern and the attenuation of each wave. A spectrally formulated element uses the frequency-dependent eivenvectors as shape functions. The mass distribution is treated exactly without the need of subdividing a member into smaller elements and therefore wave propagation within an element is also treated exactly.     

A boundary-type finite element model for water surface wave problems

A new combinative method of boundary-type finite elements and boundary solutions is presented to study wave diffraction-refraction and harbour oscillation problems. The numerical model is based on the mild-slope equation. The key feature of this method is that the discretized matrix equation can be formulated only by the calculation of a line integral, since the interpolation equation which satisfies the governing equation in each element is used. The numerical solutions are compared with existing analytical, experimental, observed and other numerical results. The present method is shown to be an effective and accurate method for water surface wave problems.     

Analysis of electric boundary condition effects on crack propagation in piezoelectric ceramics

There are three types of cracks: impermeable crack, permeable crack and conducting crack, with different electric boundary conditions on faces of cracks in piezoelectric ceramics, which poses difficulties in the analysis of piezoelectric fracture problems. In this paper, in contrast to our previous FEM formulation, the numerical analysis is based on the used of exact electric boundary conditions at the crack faces, thus the common assumption of electric impermeability in the FEM analysis is avoided. The crack behavior and elasto-electric fields near a crack tip in a PZT-5 piezoelectric ceramic under mechanical, electrical and coupled mechanical-electrical loads with different electric boundary conditions on crack faces are investigated. It is found that the dielectric medium between the crack faces will reduce the singularity of stress and electric displacement. Furthermore, when the permittivity of the dielectric medium in the crack gap is of the same order as that of the piezoelectric ceramic, the crack becomes a conducting crack, the applied electric field has no effect on the crack propagation. The project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (19672026, 19891180)     

PARTITION OF UNITY FINITE ELEMENT METHOD FOR SHORT WAVE PROPAGATION IN SOLIDS

IntroductionIt is known that standard finite element procedure is unable to simulate the wavepropagation with high oscillations or gradients in space in the media with reasonableefficiency and accuracy due to the nature of polynomial interpolation approxi…