Estimation of the Bar Structure Safety with Respect to the Plastic Reserve of Material and Random Physical and Geometrical Parameters

An approach for estimation of the bar structure safety is presented. It is assumed that the structure is made of an elasticperfectly plastic material, with random lengths of the elements, random dimensions of the cross-sections and material parameters, is subjected to the dead and variable live loads and works in uniaxial state of stresses. It is also assumed that the probabilistic characteristics of the random parameters are known and that all random variables are mutually independent. As the structure safety measure the reliability index is regarded. A new formula for reliability index estimation is proposed. (© 2005 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

具有非轴对称几何缺陷的双曲旋转壳应力分析

本文探讨了分析具有非轴对称几何缺陷的双曲旋转壳的一种近似方法,在这种方法中,缺陷的影响是由虚构的载荷模拟的.并提出了在非轴对称载荷作用下,使用该方法分析具有鼓包形缺陷壳体时的一种有效的算法.这种方法既分开了各种曲率误差对于内力和力矩的影响,又体现了它们之间的相互作用,避免了在非轴对称载荷下所需的重复运算,并能在一个仅有轴对称分析能力的程序上实现.本文用该方法分析了受自重载荷和风载荷作用的,具有鼓包形缺陷的双曲冷却塔,并同时用一个特殊的有限元程序直分析了缺陷塔.通过数字结果的比较,检查了等效载荷法的精度及适用性.     

Reliability of Elastic‐Plastic Frame Structures

An effective algorithm for estimating the reliability of frame structures made of an elastic perfectly plastic material is presented. It is assumed that the structure is working in uniaxial state of stress, the material parameters and the limit values of the loads are described by random variables, all loads are acting in a static manner, the probability density functions of all random variables, which describe the structure and loads are known. As the structure reliability measure the probability of failure and corresponding reliability index are regarded. The dead (constant) load and the climatic loads are taken into account. (© 2004 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Superintegrable models on Riemannian surfaces of revolution with integrals of any integer degree (I)

We present a family of superintegrable (SI) systems which live on a Riemannian surface of revolution and which exhibit one linear integral and two integrals of any integer degree larger or equal to 2 in the momenta. When this degree is 2, one recovers a metric due to Koenigs.The local structure of these systems is under control of a linear ordinary differential equation of order n which is homogeneous for even integrals and weakly inhomogeneous for odd integrals. The form of the integrals is explicitly given in the so-called “simple” case (see Definition 2). Some globally defined examples are worked out which live either in H² or in R².     

加肋双曲冷却塔的非线性稳定分析*

本文采用有限元数值分析方法对土木工程中的大型钢筋混凝土双曲冷却塔壳的非线性稳定问题作了具体的数值计算.文中为了讨论双曲塔壳在屈曲后的特性,采用了将普通的载荷增量迭代法与改进的R.C.弧长法相结合的混合算法.为了与实际工程相符合,文中除了将钢筋混凝土当作非均匀体以外,还考虑了塔自重、底部的离散支承、及环向加肋等因素的影响.     

When are solutions to nonlinear elliptic boundary value problems convex?

We extend and apply a concavity maximum principle from [10, 9, 7] to some nonlinear elliptic boundary problems and free boundary problems on convex domains Ω?IRⁿ. In particular we extend "convex dead core' results from n = 2 as in [4 ] to arbitrary n. We also show the convexity of the coincidence set in the obstacle problem under suitable assumptions.     

Finite homogeneous deformations of symmetrically loaded compressible membranes

The equilibrium problem of nonlinear, isotropic and hyperelastic square membranes, stretched by a double symmetric system of dead loads, is investigated. Depending on the form of the stored energy function, the problem considered may admit asymmetric solutions in addition to the expected symmetric solutions. For compressible materials, the mathematical condition allowing the computation of these asymmetric solutions is given. Moreover, explicit expressions for evaluating critical loads and bifurcation points are derived. Results and basic relations obtained for general isotropic materials are then specialized for a compressible Mooney–Rivlin material and a broad numerical analysis is performed. The qualitatively more interesting branches of asymmetric equilibrium are shown and the influence of the material parameters is discussed. Finally, using the energy criterion, some stability considerations are made.     

Finite homogeneous deformations of symmetrically loaded compressible membranes

The equilibrium problem of nonlinear, isotropic and hyperelastic square membranes, stretched by a double symmetric system of dead loads, is investigated. Depending on the form of the stored energy function, the problem considered may admit asymmetric solutions in addition to the expected symmetric solutions. For compressible materials, the mathematical condition allowing the computation of these asymmetric solutions is given. Moreover, explicit expressions for evaluating critical loads and bifurcation points are derived. Results and basic relations obtained for general isotropic materials are then specialized for a compressible Mooney–Rivlin material and a broad numerical analysis is performed. The qualitatively more interesting branches of asymmetric equilibrium are shown and the influence of the material parameters is discussed. Finally, using the energy criterion, some stability considerations are made.     

非均匀温度场中组合热超弹性球体的动态孔穴生成

在有限变形动力学的框架下,研究了在非均匀温度场中组合热超弹性球体,在表面均布拉伸死载荷作用下的动态孔穴的生成和增长问题．首先建立了相应的非线性数学模型,利用换元积分方法求得了孔穴半径与外加载荷之间的一个精确的微分关系,并进行了数值计算,得到了不同温度下球体中孔穴生成时的临界载荷和分叉曲线．考察了参数对孔穴生成与增长的影响,并与相应的静态结果进行了比较．结果表明孔穴是以一个有限的半径突然出现的,且随时间的演变孔穴半径呈现周期性的非线性振动;当温度升高,临界值降低,同时在相同的条件下动态临界载荷低于静态临界载荷．     

Polyformaldehyde as an antifriction material

The antifriction properties of polyformaldehyde have been studied on the velocity interval from 4 · 10^–4 to 10 m/sec and at loads to 300 kgf/cm². Tests were conducted with and without lubrication on laboratory friction machines of various types and under service conditions. Steel, emery cloth, and polyformaldehyde were used as the second member of the friction pair. The values of the coefficients of friction, temperatures and performance limits for polyformaldehyde are compared with those for polycaprolactam.All-Union Scientific Research Institute of Railroad Transport, Moscow. Translated from Mekhanika Polimerov, No. 5, pp. 850–856, September–October, 1969.     

Elasticity solutions for functionally graded rectangular plates with two opposite edges simply supported

England (2006) [13] proposed a novel method to study the bending of isotropic functionally graded plates subject to transverse biharmonic loads. His method is extended here to functionally graded plates with materials characterizing transverse isotropy. Using the complex variable method, the governing equations of three plate displacements appearing in the expansions of displacement field are formulated based on the three-dimensional theory of elasticity for a transverse load satisfying the biharmonic equation. The solution may be expressed in terms of four analytic functions of the complex variable, in which the unknown constants can be determined from the boundary conditions similar to that in the classical plate theory. The elasticity solutions of an FGM rectangular plate with opposite edges simply supported under 12 types of biharmonic polynomial loads are derived as appropriate sums of the general and particular solutions of the governing equations. A comparison of the present results for a uniform load with existing solutions is made and good agreement is observed. The influence of boundary conditions, material inhomogeneity, and thickness to length ratio on the plate deflection and stresses for the load x²yq are studied numerically.     

Numerical damage assessment of Haghia Sophia bell tower by nonlinear FE modeling

In the present paper, the numerical damage assessment of the masonry bell tower called “Haghia Sophia” in Trabzon, Turkey is performed by nonlinear 3D finite element modeling. The behavior of bell tower is determined under several different conditions: nonlinear static analysis containing dead and wind loads and nonlinear seismic analysis. In addition to, an assessment of the tower’s stability with respect to the tilt of the tower is carried out by means of a nonlinear analysis. In the nonlinear dynamic analysis, the east–west component of 1992 Erzincan earthquake is used. Cracking and crushing of the masonry have been taken into account, as well as the influence of material nonlinearity. The numerical analysis has given a valuable picture of possible damage evolution, providing useful hints for the prosecution of structural monitoring. The displacement and stress fields, as well as the distribution of cracking have been calculated and compared to the actual distribution of fractures in the tower. It is seen from the numerical results that there is a good agreement with present damages of the bell tower.     

Piezoelectric energy harvesting from vibrations of a beam subjected to multi-moving loads

This study is intended to investigate piezoelectric energy harvesting from vibrations of a beam induced by multi-moving loads. Various multi-moving loads are analyzed by considering various parameters. The system of equations for electro-mechanical materials is derived by using the generalized Hamilton's principle under the assumptions of the Euler–Bernoulli beam theory. The electromechanical behavior of piezoelectric harvesters in a unimorph configuration is analyzed using finite element method. The Newmark's explicit integration technique is adopted for the transient analysis. The predictions of the results of the finite element models are verified by that of the available solutions. The effects of piezoelectric bonding location, velocity and number of moving loads as well as time lags between moving loads on the produced power are investigated. The numerical results show that the investigated parameters have significant effects on the energy harvesting from a vibration of beams under the action of multi-moving loads.     

关于稳态反应扩散对流方程的死核问题

本文研究带参数λ的稳态反应扩散对流方程△u=λf(u,Du)的死核问题,证明了当函数f满足一定的条件时,对每个有界光滑区域Ω存在相应的正数λ(Ω)使当λ>λ(Ω)时该方程在边值条件u=1下的非负解有死核,并讨论了死核随λ的变化情况。     

Properties of polyurethanes SKU-10 under pulsed and static loads

Conclusion The investigations of the optical and mechanical properties of modifications of polyurethane SKU-10 under static and pulsed loads and the results of solving the model problem of the nonstationary stressed state permit concluding the possibility of using these materials for solving by the photoelasticity method engineering problems of the stressed state of structural elements and structures under static and pulsed loads?Translated from Mekhanika Kompozitnykh Materialov, No. 1, pp. 121–128, January–February, 1981.     

Design of an optimal tuned mass damper for a system with parametric uncertainty

Structural control is becoming an attractive alternative for enhanced performance of civil engineering structures subject to seismic and wind loads. However, in order to guarantee stability and performance of structures when implemented with a passive or active control technique, there is a need to include information of uncertainty in the structural models due to the fact that civil engineering structures are time variant and nonlinear. These variations in the structure are often due to parameters such as variable live loads and inelastic behavior and, in cases, may be modeled as parametric uncertainty. The design of an optimal tuned mass damper (TMD) for a one degree-of-freedom (SDOF) system with parametric uncertainty is presented in this paper. The optimization of the connection between the absorber and the primary structure is cast as a constant feedback problem which is solved using structured singular value, μ, synthesis with D-K iteration and decentralized H _∞ design. Results are presented of the TMD that minimize the harmonic response of the primary structure represented by a set of systems within an uncertainty set.     

Optimum selection of the dental implant diameter and length in the posterior mandible with poor bone quality – A 3D finite element analysis

This study aimed to evaluate continuous and simultaneous variations of dental implant diameter and length, and to identify their relatively optimal ranges in the posterior mandible under biomechanical consideration. A 3D finite element model of a posterior mandibular segment with dental implant was created. Implant diameter ranged from 3.0 to 5.0 mm, and implant length ranged from 6.0 to 16.0 mm. The results showed that under axial load, the maximum Von Mises stresses in cortical and cancellous bones decreased by 76.53% and 72.93% respectively, with the increasing of implant diameter and length; and under buccolingual load, by 83.97% and 84.93%, respectively. Under both loads, the maximum displacements of implant-abutment complex decreased by 58.09% and 75.53%, respectively. The results indicate that in the posterior mandible, implant diameter plays more significant roles than length in reducing cortical bone stress and enhancing implant stability under both loads. Meanwhile, implant length is more effective than diameter in reducing cancellous bone stress under both loads. Moreover, biomechanically, implant diameter exceeding 4.0 mm and implant length exceeding 12.0 mm is a relatively optimal combination for a screwed implant in the posterior mandible with poor bone quality.     

Some laws of plastics friction

The dependence of the actual contact area S of plastics on temperature, specific load, and sliding speed has been investigated. The value of S increases exponentially with the specific load, the maximum value at large specific loads being less than the nominal contact area. The temperature dependence of S under static conditions between 20 and 130° C is attributable to the decrease in the static modulus of elasticity of the plastic near the glass transition point and to the development of high-elastic and plastic deformations at elevated temperatures. There is practically no change in S as the sliding speed varies from 10^–3 to 10 cm/min; at the same time the force of friction increases slightly.Mekhanika Polimerov, Vol. 3, No. 6, pp. 1078–1081, 1967     

Uniform error estimates for a class of intermediate cylindrical shell problems

Summary. A uniform in thickness error estimate is obtained for a particular class of intermediate Koiter shell problems, solved with a classical conforming finite element method. The model problem is that of a cylinder under a class of irregular loads which, due to particular symmetries, allow a simplified reformulation on a one dimensional domain. The result is an almost h^s error behavior in the H^–1 dual norm, were s>0 depends on the load regularity. Such estimate is believable to be sharp (this additional claim is supported by some numerical tests). Mathematics Subject Classification (2000):65N30Received: 17, October 2001     

Contact interactions and optimization of locally loaded shell structures

Methods for the solution of different problems of contact interaction of elements of shell structures with one another and dies of different types are generalized. We consider schemes of determination of breaking loads using the limit equilibrium theory and critical loads of local stability for shell systems under the indicated loading. Schemes of optimization of the shape of structural elements under local loads are presented. Results of experimental investigations are presented.