Differential-algebraic approach to large deformation analysis of frame structures subjected to dynamic loads

A nonlinear mathematical model for the analysis of large deformation of frame structures with discontinuity conditions and initial displacements, subject to dynamic loads is formulated with arc-coordinates. The differential quadrature element method （DQEM） is then applied to discretize the nonlinear mathematical model in the spatial domain, An effective method is presented to deal with discontinuity conditions of multivariables in the application of DQEM. A set of DQEM discretization equations are obtained, which are a set of nonlinear differential-algebraic equations with singularity in the time domain. This paper also presents a method to solve nonlinear differential-algebra equations. As application, static and dynamical analyses of large deformation of frames and combined frame structures, subjected to concentrated and distributed forces, are presented. The obtained results are compared with those in the literatures. Numerical results show that the proposed method is general, and effective in dealing with disconti- nuity conditions of multi-variables and solving differential-algebraic equations. It requires only a small number of nodes and has low computation complexity with high precision and a good convergence property.     

水模拟连铸结晶器中流速值的氢气泡测试方法

为了获得连铸结晶器中钢液的流速值，以验证数学模拟结果，本文用相似准则原理设计的水模拟板坯连铸结晶，将氢气泡测试技术首先用于其中流速的定量测定，利用氢气泡团的时间－脉线组合图谱所提供的时间－位移信息，测定了不同拉速下水模拟结晶器中若干点的速度及分布，对发泡阴极丝的定位方法和测量位置选择进行了描述，总结了试验中的经验。     

非均匀水流水域波浪的传播变形

将两个不同的、考虑波流相互作用和能量耗散项的、依赖时间变化的双曲型缓坡方程分别化 为一组等价的控制方程组,具体分析了底摩阻项对相对频率和波数矢的影响,从而选择了合 适的数学模型. 将所选择的缓坡方程化为依赖时间变化的抛物型方程,并用ADI法进 行数值求解,建立了缓变水深水域非均匀水流中波浪传播的数值模拟模型. 通过和波流共线 的解析解的比较,说明数值解和解析解相一致. 结合Arthur(1950)水流这一经典算例,定 量地讨论了考虑联合折射-绕射作用后的波数和仅考虑折射作用的波数的差别及其对波高分 布的影响. 在基本同样的条件下, 本文的数值解与他人的计算结果一致.     

液压泵矩形阻尼槽道断面参数的数值计算与分析

本文推导出支配液压泵配流盘上矩形阻尼槽道内液体流动的基本方程式，并用有限元方法加以数值求解，得到断面上速度分布规律和流量等参数，计算结果与实验结果基本吻合。为正确设计配流盘上的矩形阻尼槽道提供了依据。     

Vibration control of nonlinear Absorber–Isolator-Combined structure with time-delayed coupling

A nonlinear combined structure consisted of isolator and absorber with time-delayed coupling active control is proposed in this study, whose vibration suppression effectiveness and control mechanism are investigated. The mathematical model of the combined structure is obtained and stability analysis for different structural parameters and time delay are firstly carried out, which provides a general guideline for the ranges of active control parameters. Then the combined effect of nonlinearity and time delay on vibration suppression and energy transfer is discussed in details based on the analysis of control mechanism by the method of multiple scales. Since the time-delayed nonlinear absorber can induce internal resonance between different modes, the vibration energy at low frequencies can be transferred to high frequency mode and the vibration of the fundamental frequency range is thus suppressed. This paper provides a novel application of internal resonance in vibration suppression of an Absorber–Isolator-Combined structure.     

Numerical well test for well with finite conductivity vertical fracture in coalbed

A new well test model is developed for the hydraulic fractured well in coalbed by considering the following aspects： methane desorption phenomena, finite conductivity vertical fractures, and asymmetry of the fracture about the well. A new parameter is introduced to describe the storage of the fracture, which is named as a combined fracture storage. Another new concept called the fracture asymmetry coefficient is used to define the asymmetry of the fracture about the well. Finite element method （FEM） is used to solve the new mathematical model. The well test type curves and pressure fields are obtained and analyzed. The effects of the combined fracture storage, desorption factor, fracture conductivity, and fracture asymmetry coefficient on the well test type curves are discussed in detail. In order to verify the new model, a set of field well test data is analyzed.     

Coupled fields in a deformable unsaturated medium

This paper considers several problems involving coupled heat–moisture–air flow indeformable unsaturated media. A set of coupled non-linear governing equations expressed in terms of displacements, capillary pressure, air pressure and temperature are used in the analysis. The mathematical model accounts for fully coupled heat and moisture flow, volume strain effects on water-air-heat flow, stress and temperature dependence of the water retention curve, heat sink due to thermal expansion, phase change between liquid water and vapour water, and compressibility of liquid water. Numerical solutions are obtained by using the finite element method. Comparisons with existing analytical and experimental results for problems involving infiltration, drying–rewetting (hysteresis effects) and heating confirm the general validity of the present mathematical model. Coupled fields in a confined clay cylinder are also examined. It is found that consideration of absorbed liquid flow due to thermal gradients (thermo-osmosis effect) results in increased drying and shrinkage near the heated boundary. The case of a confined clay cylinder under combined heating and infiltration is also studied. Important features of coupled fields are discussed.     

Design method for fluid viscous dampers

A basic design method of doubly acting fluid viscous dampers with double guide bars is presented. The flow of the viscoelastic fluid between two parallel plates, one of which is started suddenly and the other of which is still, is analyzed. According to this solution, the velocity and the shear stress of the fluid at the fringe of the piston are solved approximately. A mathematical model of viscous dampers is derived, and the shock test is carried out. From experimental results, the parameters of the mathematical model are determined. Consequently, a semi-empirical design equation is obtained. Applying this equation to a certain practical damper, the damping material is chosen and the physical dimensions of the damper are determined. Shock tests using this damper are performed. Theoretical results are in good agreement with experimental results, which validates the reliability of the calculated physical dimensions of the specimen damper and the validity of the basic design equation. An erratum to this article can be found at     

ELASTO-PLASTIC CONSTITUTIVE MODEL OF SOIL-STRUCTURE INTERFACE IN CONSIDERATION OF STRAIN SOFTENING AND DILATION

The behavior of soil-structure interface plays a major role in the definition of soil-structure interaction. In this paper a bi-potential surface elasto-plastic model for soil-structure interface is proposed in order to describe the interface deformation behavior,including strain softening and normal dilatancy. The model is formulated in the framework of generalized potential theory,in which the soil-structure interface problem is regard as a two-dimensional mathematical problem in stress field,and plastic state equations are used to replace the traditional field surface. The relation curves of shear stress and tangential strain are fitted by a piecewise function composed by hyperbolic functions and hyperbolic secant functions,while the relation curves of normal strain and tangential strain are fitted by another piecewise function composed by quadratic functions and hyperbolic secant functions. The approach proposed has the advantage of deriving an elastoplastic constitutive matrix without postulating the plastic potential functions and yield surface. Moreover,the mathematical principle is clear,and the entire model parameters can be identified by experimental tests. Finally,the predictions of the model have been compared with experimental results obtained from simple shear tests under normal stresses,and results show the model is reasonable and practical.     

The multiple-parameter perturbation technique for the analysis of non-linear systems

A special perturbation technique, employing several independent perturbation parameters, is outlined in general terms. The procedure is then illustrated with reference to multiple-parameter non-linear stability problems of a conservative structural field. Successive approximations to the associated stability boundary are obtained in parametric form. This is equivalent to the general mathematical problem of locating the points on a non-linear surface at which points the Hessian of a potential function vanishes. Such a problem can arise in relation to other branches of mechanics and applied mathematics and the technique described in this paper is readily applicable. A shallow circular arch subjected to combined uniform pressure and concentrated load at the apex is analysed for illustration.