Although the bearing capacity of plate anchors in clay has been studied extensively, the results considering the effects of offshore cyclic loading are relatively rare. In the present study, 1g model tests are carried...Although the bearing capacity of plate anchors in clay has been studied extensively, the results considering the effects of offshore cyclic loading are relatively rare. In the present study, 1g model tests are carried out to investigate the effect of cyclic loading on the bearing capacity of plate anchors in clay. The ultimate pullout capacity of plate anchors in clay decreases as the accumulated plastic shear strain grows due to the strain-softening of clay under cyclic loading. The load-displacement curves of these tests are presented and the effects of overburden stress and cyclic loading amplitude on the strain-softening behavior are discussed.展开更多
The non-linear dynamic behaviors of thermoelastic circular plate with varying thickness subjected to radially uniformly distributed follower forces are considered. Two coupled non-linear differential equations of moti...The non-linear dynamic behaviors of thermoelastic circular plate with varying thickness subjected to radially uniformly distributed follower forces are considered. Two coupled non-linear differential equations of motion for this problem are derived in terms of the transverse deflection and radial displacement component of the mid-plane of the plate. Using the Kantorovich averaging method, the differential equation of mode shape of the plate is derived, and the eigenvalue problem is solved by using shooting method. The eigencurves for frequencies and critical loads of the circular plate with unmovable simply supported edge and clamped edge are obtained. The effects of the variation of thickness and temperature on the frequencies and critical loads of the thermoelastic circular plate subjected to radially uniformly distributed follower forces are then discussed.展开更多
In order to predict the life of engineering structures, it is necessary to investigate the strain distribution in notched members. In gineral, the Uauschinger Effect of materials under cyclic loading is not negligible...In order to predict the life of engineering structures, it is necessary to investigate the strain distribution in notched members. In gineral, the Uauschinger Effect of materials under cyclic loading is not negligible, and so the anisolropic hardening model has been suggested. From the comparison between the calculated and experimental results in this paper, we can see that even the linear kinematic hardening model is quite suitable for strain analysis under cyclic loading.展开更多
Experimental and theoretical studies of drag embedment plate anchors recently carried out in Tianjin University are summarized in this research paper, which involve a series of important topics relevant to the study o...Experimental and theoretical studies of drag embedment plate anchors recently carried out in Tianjin University are summarized in this research paper, which involve a series of important topics relevant to the study of drag anchors. The techniques for measuring the trajectory and movement direction of drag anchors in soils, the techniques for measuring the moving embedment point and reverse eatenary shape of the embedded drag line, the penetration mechanism and kinematic behavior of drag anchors, the ultimate embedment depth of drag anchors, the movement direction of the anchor with an arbitrary fluke section, the reverse catenary properties of the embedded drag line, the interaetional properties between drag anchor and installation line, the kinematic model of drag anchors in seabed soils, and the analytical method for predicting the anchor trajectory in soils will all be examined. The present work remarkably reduces the uncertainties in design and analysis of drag embedment plate anchors, and is beneficial to improving the application of this new type of drag anchor in offshore engineering.展开更多
In this paper the solution for the bending of corner-supported rectangular plate under concentrated load at any point (α/2, η) of the middle line of the plate is given by means of a conception called modified simply...In this paper the solution for the bending of corner-supported rectangular plate under concentrated load at any point (α/2, η) of the middle line of the plate is given by means of a conception called modified simply supported edges and the method of superposition. Some numerical example is presented. The solution obtained by this method checks very nicely with what was obtained by G.T. Shih[3] by means of spline finite element method when η=d/2. This shows that this method of solution is satisfactory.展开更多
Liapunov's 2nd method is applied to analyse the Stability of a ciamped poleorthotropic round plate acted by a radial axisymmetrical impact load on its periphery. The analysis is carried cut under the assumptions o...Liapunov's 2nd method is applied to analyse the Stability of a ciamped poleorthotropic round plate acted by a radial axisymmetrical impact load on its periphery. The analysis is carried cut under the assumptions of small deflection and elasticity The impact load is supposed to have a step impulsive form. A sufficient stability condition is given.展开更多
By using the modified iteration method of large deflection theory of plates with variable thichness[1], we solve the problem of circular plates with variable thickness subjected to combined loads under the boundary co...By using the modified iteration method of large deflection theory of plates with variable thichness[1], we solve the problem of circular plates with variable thickness subjected to combined loads under the boundary conditions of the clamped edges and get comparatively more accurate second-order approximate analytical solution. If the results of this paper are degraded into the special cases, the results coinciding with those of papers [1,2] can be obtained. In this paper, the characteristic curves are plotted and some comparisons are made. The results of this paper are satisfactory.展开更多
The current study aims to evaluate the dynamic response of stabilized cohesive soil using an enzymatic preparation in terms of resilient modulus.We ran a series of resilient modulus testing according to AASHTO T307 on...The current study aims to evaluate the dynamic response of stabilized cohesive soil using an enzymatic preparation in terms of resilient modulus.We ran a series of resilient modulus testing according to AASHTO T307 on three types of cohesive soil treated with an enzymatic preparation to investigate its potential on roads construction.The results show significant improvement in the resilient modulus values,estimated at 1.4 to 4.4 times that observed for the untreated soil.Because of the complexity in conducting the resilient modulus measurement,we did a regression analysis to produce reliable correlation formula to predict the resilient modulus for untreated and stabilised soil samples involving stress state.The resilient modulus values for the subgrade materials at the anticipated field stresses were determined using a universal model.The enzymatic preparation was applied in pavement of a sample road and evaluated using the plate load test.SEM analysis for soil samples shows improvement in the soil compaction via reduction of voids between soil particles.XRD analysis shows no major structural changes in the treated soils.The enzymatic preparation contains 43 mg/mL of proteins.We used the SDS-PAGE(sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis)technique to identify the main protein components;however,the presence of interfering materials(surfactants)hinders the separation.展开更多
With the increasing demand in ocean engineering field for the ultimate limit state(ULS)analysis of thick plates,the solid(3D)element has been more frequently used in the ULS analysis.Compared to 2D element,3D element ...With the increasing demand in ocean engineering field for the ultimate limit state(ULS)analysis of thick plates,the solid(3D)element has been more frequently used in the ULS analysis.Compared to 2D element,3D element can better consider the transverse shearing effect during the analysis which usually occurs on thick plates,due to its reliable reflection of geometrical characteristics and kinematic equations of the structures.Besides,3D element can also facilitate the introduction of influencing factors into the ULS analysis,such as the erosions,cracks and residual stress.This may improve the simulation precision of ULS analysis of thick plate models.Until now,there is a lack of 3D element modelling technique in the ULS analysis of flat/stiffened plates.The present study aims to provide helpful information on 3D elements in the ULS analysis of flat plates under axial compression load.A total of 350 plate scenarios were adopted in the parametric study to consider the effects of 3D element shape(α_(yz)).It is found that the element shape significantly influences the ULS analysis of flat plates,where planar-like 3D element is not recommended.An empirical formula for determining the optimal 3D element shape of the finite element(FE)model is proposed based on the parametric results.A guidance for implementing the 3D elements is then documented,which may help engineers further understand the ultimate strength characteristic of very thick flat plates.展开更多
The modulus of soil reaction,representing the stiffness of a soil surrounding pipes,is a critical parameter in the design of buried flexible pipes.This study conducted plate loading tests on corrugated polyvinyl chlor...The modulus of soil reaction,representing the stiffness of a soil surrounding pipes,is a critical parameter in the design of buried flexible pipes.This study conducted plate loading tests on corrugated polyvinyl chloride,smooth polyvinyl chloride,and high-density polyethylene pipes buried in lightweight cellular concrete(LCC)backfills at densities of 400,475,550,and 650 kg/m^(3)to investigate the pipe deformation behavior and moduli of soil reaction.In addition,this study examined the effects of the narrow trench condition on the pipe deformation and modulus of soil reaction.In these tests,the vertical and horizontal diameter changes of pipes under the vertical pressures applied through a hydraulic jack were measured.Test results reveal that the average moduli of soil reaction of plastic pipes within a wide trench backfilled by the LCCs at densities of 400,475,550,and 650 kg/m^(3)were back-calculated as 66,99,133,and 205 MPa,respectively,using the modified Iowa formula.Furthermore,the back-calculated moduli of soil reaction for LCCs exhibited linear relationships with their densities and unconfined compressive strengths and were higher than the recommended values for the commonly used soil backfills.Based on the vertical deformation criterion of 5%pipe diameter,the ultimate bearing capacities of flexible pipes buried in wide LCCs at densities of 475,550,and 650 kg/m^(3)exceeded 500 kPa.The LCC with a narrow trench exhibited a lower modulus of soil reaction and ultimate bearing capacity but a larger pipe diameter change.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51121005 and 51209033)the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province,China(2013020154)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China (DUT14ZD206)
文摘Although the bearing capacity of plate anchors in clay has been studied extensively, the results considering the effects of offshore cyclic loading are relatively rare. In the present study, 1g model tests are carried out to investigate the effect of cyclic loading on the bearing capacity of plate anchors in clay. The ultimate pullout capacity of plate anchors in clay decreases as the accumulated plastic shear strain grows due to the strain-softening of clay under cyclic loading. The load-displacement curves of these tests are presented and the effects of overburden stress and cyclic loading amplitude on the strain-softening behavior are discussed.
基金Natural Science Research Project of Education Department of Shaanxi Province,China(No.08JK394).
文摘The non-linear dynamic behaviors of thermoelastic circular plate with varying thickness subjected to radially uniformly distributed follower forces are considered. Two coupled non-linear differential equations of motion for this problem are derived in terms of the transverse deflection and radial displacement component of the mid-plane of the plate. Using the Kantorovich averaging method, the differential equation of mode shape of the plate is derived, and the eigenvalue problem is solved by using shooting method. The eigencurves for frequencies and critical loads of the circular plate with unmovable simply supported edge and clamped edge are obtained. The effects of the variation of thickness and temperature on the frequencies and critical loads of the thermoelastic circular plate subjected to radially uniformly distributed follower forces are then discussed.
文摘In order to predict the life of engineering structures, it is necessary to investigate the strain distribution in notched members. In gineral, the Uauschinger Effect of materials under cyclic loading is not negligible, and so the anisolropic hardening model has been suggested. From the comparison between the calculated and experimental results in this paper, we can see that even the linear kinematic hardening model is quite suitable for strain analysis under cyclic loading.
基金Foundation item： Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant nos. 50639030 and 50979070） and the 863 Program of China （Grant no. 2006AA09Z348）.
文摘Experimental and theoretical studies of drag embedment plate anchors recently carried out in Tianjin University are summarized in this research paper, which involve a series of important topics relevant to the study of drag anchors. The techniques for measuring the trajectory and movement direction of drag anchors in soils, the techniques for measuring the moving embedment point and reverse eatenary shape of the embedded drag line, the penetration mechanism and kinematic behavior of drag anchors, the ultimate embedment depth of drag anchors, the movement direction of the anchor with an arbitrary fluke section, the reverse catenary properties of the embedded drag line, the interaetional properties between drag anchor and installation line, the kinematic model of drag anchors in seabed soils, and the analytical method for predicting the anchor trajectory in soils will all be examined. The present work remarkably reduces the uncertainties in design and analysis of drag embedment plate anchors, and is beneficial to improving the application of this new type of drag anchor in offshore engineering.
文摘In this paper the solution for the bending of corner-supported rectangular plate under concentrated load at any point (α/2, η) of the middle line of the plate is given by means of a conception called modified simply supported edges and the method of superposition. Some numerical example is presented. The solution obtained by this method checks very nicely with what was obtained by G.T. Shih[3] by means of spline finite element method when η=d/2. This shows that this method of solution is satisfactory.
文摘Liapunov's 2nd method is applied to analyse the Stability of a ciamped poleorthotropic round plate acted by a radial axisymmetrical impact load on its periphery. The analysis is carried cut under the assumptions of small deflection and elasticity The impact load is supposed to have a step impulsive form. A sufficient stability condition is given.
文摘By using the modified iteration method of large deflection theory of plates with variable thichness[1], we solve the problem of circular plates with variable thickness subjected to combined loads under the boundary conditions of the clamped edges and get comparatively more accurate second-order approximate analytical solution. If the results of this paper are degraded into the special cases, the results coinciding with those of papers [1,2] can be obtained. In this paper, the characteristic curves are plotted and some comparisons are made. The results of this paper are satisfactory.
基金Project supported by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology,ASRT,Cairo,Egypt
文摘The current study aims to evaluate the dynamic response of stabilized cohesive soil using an enzymatic preparation in terms of resilient modulus.We ran a series of resilient modulus testing according to AASHTO T307 on three types of cohesive soil treated with an enzymatic preparation to investigate its potential on roads construction.The results show significant improvement in the resilient modulus values,estimated at 1.4 to 4.4 times that observed for the untreated soil.Because of the complexity in conducting the resilient modulus measurement,we did a regression analysis to produce reliable correlation formula to predict the resilient modulus for untreated and stabilised soil samples involving stress state.The resilient modulus values for the subgrade materials at the anticipated field stresses were determined using a universal model.The enzymatic preparation was applied in pavement of a sample road and evaluated using the plate load test.SEM analysis for soil samples shows improvement in the soil compaction via reduction of voids between soil particles.XRD analysis shows no major structural changes in the treated soils.The enzymatic preparation contains 43 mg/mL of proteins.We used the SDS-PAGE(sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis)technique to identify the main protein components;however,the presence of interfering materials(surfactants)hinders the separation.
基金supported by Brain Pool program funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF-2021H1D3A2A02094658)the Basic Science Research Program(NRF-2022R1F1A1065425)support by China government and China scholarship council(CSC NO.202206950035)for this collaborative research.
文摘With the increasing demand in ocean engineering field for the ultimate limit state(ULS)analysis of thick plates,the solid(3D)element has been more frequently used in the ULS analysis.Compared to 2D element,3D element can better consider the transverse shearing effect during the analysis which usually occurs on thick plates,due to its reliable reflection of geometrical characteristics and kinematic equations of the structures.Besides,3D element can also facilitate the introduction of influencing factors into the ULS analysis,such as the erosions,cracks and residual stress.This may improve the simulation precision of ULS analysis of thick plate models.Until now,there is a lack of 3D element modelling technique in the ULS analysis of flat/stiffened plates.The present study aims to provide helpful information on 3D elements in the ULS analysis of flat plates under axial compression load.A total of 350 plate scenarios were adopted in the parametric study to consider the effects of 3D element shape(α_(yz)).It is found that the element shape significantly influences the ULS analysis of flat plates,where planar-like 3D element is not recommended.An empirical formula for determining the optimal 3D element shape of the finite element(FE)model is proposed based on the parametric results.A guidance for implementing the 3D elements is then documented,which may help engineers further understand the ultimate strength characteristic of very thick flat plates.
基金supported by the CEMATRIX Corp.The authors would like to thank technicians David Woody,Kent Dye,and Meyer Carey in the Civil,Environmental,&Architectural Engineering Department at the University of Kansas,for their great assistance in modifying and calibrating the test devices used in this studyThe authors also would like to appreciate Ph.D.student Alsharari Turki from the University of Kansas and formerly visiting student Hsin-Ming Wu at the University of Kansas,and Albert Fang from CEMATRIX for their great help on the model tests.Josh Beakley at the American Concrete Pipe Association provided valuable comments and suggestions for the data analysis of soil reaction modulus.
文摘The modulus of soil reaction,representing the stiffness of a soil surrounding pipes,is a critical parameter in the design of buried flexible pipes.This study conducted plate loading tests on corrugated polyvinyl chloride,smooth polyvinyl chloride,and high-density polyethylene pipes buried in lightweight cellular concrete(LCC)backfills at densities of 400,475,550,and 650 kg/m^(3)to investigate the pipe deformation behavior and moduli of soil reaction.In addition,this study examined the effects of the narrow trench condition on the pipe deformation and modulus of soil reaction.In these tests,the vertical and horizontal diameter changes of pipes under the vertical pressures applied through a hydraulic jack were measured.Test results reveal that the average moduli of soil reaction of plastic pipes within a wide trench backfilled by the LCCs at densities of 400,475,550,and 650 kg/m^(3)were back-calculated as 66,99,133,and 205 MPa,respectively,using the modified Iowa formula.Furthermore,the back-calculated moduli of soil reaction for LCCs exhibited linear relationships with their densities and unconfined compressive strengths and were higher than the recommended values for the commonly used soil backfills.Based on the vertical deformation criterion of 5%pipe diameter,the ultimate bearing capacities of flexible pipes buried in wide LCCs at densities of 475,550,and 650 kg/m^(3)exceeded 500 kPa.The LCC with a narrow trench exhibited a lower modulus of soil reaction and ultimate bearing capacity but a larger pipe diameter change.
