The occurrence of top-down(TD)cracking has gradually become a prevalent issue in semi-rigid base asphalt pavements after prolonged service.A coupled simulation model integrating the finite difference method(FDM)and di...The occurrence of top-down(TD)cracking has gradually become a prevalent issue in semi-rigid base asphalt pavements after prolonged service.A coupled simulation model integrating the finite difference method(FDM)and discrete element method(DEM)was employed to investigate the mechanical behavior of asphalt pavement containing a pre-existing TD crack.The mesoscopic parameters of the model were calibrated based on the mixture modulus and the static mechanical response on the MLS66 test road.Finally,an analysis was performed to assess how variations in TD crack depth and longitudinal length affect the distribution patterns of transverse tensile stress,vertical shear stress,and vertical compressive stress.The results indicate that the vertical propagation of TD crack significantly increases both the tensile stress value and range on the middle surface,while the longitudinal development of TD crack has minimal impact.This phenomenon may result in more severe fatigue failure on the middle surface.With the vertical and longitudinal development of TD crack,the vertical shear stress and compressive stress show obvious"two-stage"characteristics.When the crack's vertical length reaches 40 mm,there is a sharp increase in stress on the upper surface.As the crack continues to propagate vertically,the growth of stress on the upper surface becomes negligible,while the stress in the middle and lower layers increased significantly.Conversely,for longitudinal development of TD crack,any changes in stress are insignificant when their length is less than 180 mm;however,as they continue to develop longitudinally beyond this threshold,there is a sharp increase in stress levels.These findings hold great significance for understanding pavement structure deterioration and maintenance behavior associated with TD crack.展开更多
三轴试验离散元模拟是探究砂土等岩土材料变形破坏机制的一种重要手段,合理地模拟侧向边界是三轴试验离散元模拟的一个重要环节。基于有限差分法(finite difference method,简称FDM)-离散元法(discrete element method,简称DEM)FDM-DEM...三轴试验离散元模拟是探究砂土等岩土材料变形破坏机制的一种重要手段,合理地模拟侧向边界是三轴试验离散元模拟的一个重要环节。基于有限差分法(finite difference method,简称FDM)-离散元法(discrete element method,简称DEM)FDM-DEM耦合开展了柔性侧向边界条件下砂土三轴固结排水和不排水试验的数值模拟,并与相应的刚性侧向边界三轴数值试验进行了对比分析。结果表明:相比刚性侧向边界,基于FDM-DEM耦合的柔性侧向边界三轴试验能更好地再现室内砂土三轴试样的宏观力学响应和微观颗粒运动学特征;对于所模拟的砂土三轴固结排水试验,柔性侧向边界试样峰值强度后的应变软化和剪胀性明显弱于刚性侧向边界试样;对于所模拟的砂土三轴固结不排水试验,当轴向应变较大时,柔性侧向边界试样的偏应力小于刚性侧向边界试样,且产生绝对值较小的负孔压;三轴固结不排水试验中,当轴向应变较大时,柔性侧向边界对试样的约束和支撑作用弱于刚性侧向边界,其力链的稳定性较低,力链屈曲数较多,剪切带形成较早,故其各向异性和偏应力均较低。展开更多
通过建立路基离散元模型和土工格室有限差分模型,开展了一系列有限差分法-离散元法(finite difference method-discrete element method,简称FDM-DEM)耦合数值计算,探明了土工格室加筋路基在振动荷载作用下的压实行为。进一步揭示了土...通过建立路基离散元模型和土工格室有限差分模型,开展了一系列有限差分法-离散元法(finite difference method-discrete element method,简称FDM-DEM)耦合数值计算,探明了土工格室加筋路基在振动荷载作用下的压实行为。进一步揭示了土工格室对路基压实后水平残余应力的贡献,并在此基础上,提出了土工格室加筋路基的预应力效应,以体现施工期格室填料在经历加载并卸载后引起的格室撑阔对加筋效果的提升。结合微观接触组构、配位数变化、压实过程的应力路径,探讨土工格室加筋路基预应力效应的形成机制。研究结果表明,相较于未加筋路基,土工格室可以提高加筋路基的回弹模量,增加压实路基的水平残余应力。在振动荷载作用下,土工格室呈现上开口的喇叭形,土工格室口袋被撑阔,格室壁的最大应变为0.17%~0.21%。接触力分布也表明,在振动压实作用后,力链由竖直向水平方向发展,这体现在水平残余应力的增加,而土工格室则进一步提升了颗粒的横向接触力。展开更多
To investigate the degradation mechanism of static tensile mechanical behaviors of marble containing dynamic damage,multiple impact loading tests were performed on the disc marble samples,and then static Brazilian tes...To investigate the degradation mechanism of static tensile mechanical behaviors of marble containing dynamic damage,multiple impact loading tests were performed on the disc marble samples,and then static Brazilian tests were conducted for the damaged samples.Besides,coupling modeling technology of finite difference method(FDM)—discrete element method(DEM)was used to carry out the numerical investigation.The results show that after multiple impacts,more white patches appear on the surface,and some microcracks,macro-fractures as well as pulverized grains are found by optical microscopic.The static tensile strength decreases with the increase of the dynamic damage variable characterized by the ultrasonic wave velocity of sample.The interaction between grains in the damaged sample becomes intense in the subsequent static loading process,causing a relatively large strain.The volume of the fragments falling off around the loading points becomes larger as impact number increases.As the dynamic damage increases,the absorbed energy of sample during the static loading first decreases and then tends to be stable.Both the stress concentration and the breakage of the force chains are the root causes of the degradation of the static tensile strength.展开更多
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2021YFB2601200)Open Fund of National Engineering Research Center of Highway Maintenance Technology(Changsha University of Science&Technology)(No.kfj230207).
文摘The occurrence of top-down(TD)cracking has gradually become a prevalent issue in semi-rigid base asphalt pavements after prolonged service.A coupled simulation model integrating the finite difference method(FDM)and discrete element method(DEM)was employed to investigate the mechanical behavior of asphalt pavement containing a pre-existing TD crack.The mesoscopic parameters of the model were calibrated based on the mixture modulus and the static mechanical response on the MLS66 test road.Finally,an analysis was performed to assess how variations in TD crack depth and longitudinal length affect the distribution patterns of transverse tensile stress,vertical shear stress,and vertical compressive stress.The results indicate that the vertical propagation of TD crack significantly increases both the tensile stress value and range on the middle surface,while the longitudinal development of TD crack has minimal impact.This phenomenon may result in more severe fatigue failure on the middle surface.With the vertical and longitudinal development of TD crack,the vertical shear stress and compressive stress show obvious"two-stage"characteristics.When the crack's vertical length reaches 40 mm,there is a sharp increase in stress on the upper surface.As the crack continues to propagate vertically,the growth of stress on the upper surface becomes negligible,while the stress in the middle and lower layers increased significantly.Conversely,for longitudinal development of TD crack,any changes in stress are insignificant when their length is less than 180 mm;however,as they continue to develop longitudinally beyond this threshold,there is a sharp increase in stress levels.These findings hold great significance for understanding pavement structure deterioration and maintenance behavior associated with TD crack.
文摘三轴试验离散元模拟是探究砂土等岩土材料变形破坏机制的一种重要手段,合理地模拟侧向边界是三轴试验离散元模拟的一个重要环节。基于有限差分法(finite difference method,简称FDM)-离散元法(discrete element method,简称DEM)FDM-DEM耦合开展了柔性侧向边界条件下砂土三轴固结排水和不排水试验的数值模拟,并与相应的刚性侧向边界三轴数值试验进行了对比分析。结果表明:相比刚性侧向边界,基于FDM-DEM耦合的柔性侧向边界三轴试验能更好地再现室内砂土三轴试样的宏观力学响应和微观颗粒运动学特征;对于所模拟的砂土三轴固结排水试验,柔性侧向边界试样峰值强度后的应变软化和剪胀性明显弱于刚性侧向边界试样;对于所模拟的砂土三轴固结不排水试验,当轴向应变较大时,柔性侧向边界试样的偏应力小于刚性侧向边界试样,且产生绝对值较小的负孔压;三轴固结不排水试验中,当轴向应变较大时,柔性侧向边界对试样的约束和支撑作用弱于刚性侧向边界,其力链的稳定性较低,力链屈曲数较多,剪切带形成较早,故其各向异性和偏应力均较低。
文摘通过建立路基离散元模型和土工格室有限差分模型,开展了一系列有限差分法-离散元法(finite difference method-discrete element method,简称FDM-DEM)耦合数值计算,探明了土工格室加筋路基在振动荷载作用下的压实行为。进一步揭示了土工格室对路基压实后水平残余应力的贡献,并在此基础上,提出了土工格室加筋路基的预应力效应,以体现施工期格室填料在经历加载并卸载后引起的格室撑阔对加筋效果的提升。结合微观接触组构、配位数变化、压实过程的应力路径,探讨土工格室加筋路基预应力效应的形成机制。研究结果表明,相较于未加筋路基,土工格室可以提高加筋路基的回弹模量,增加压实路基的水平残余应力。在振动荷载作用下,土工格室呈现上开口的喇叭形,土工格室口袋被撑阔,格室壁的最大应变为0.17%~0.21%。接触力分布也表明,在振动压实作用后,力链由竖直向水平方向发展,这体现在水平残余应力的增加,而土工格室则进一步提升了颗粒的横向接触力。
基金financial support of the International Science and Technology Cooperation Plan of Jiangsu Province,China(No.BZ2020066)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52179118,42077240 and 52074269)。
文摘To investigate the degradation mechanism of static tensile mechanical behaviors of marble containing dynamic damage,multiple impact loading tests were performed on the disc marble samples,and then static Brazilian tests were conducted for the damaged samples.Besides,coupling modeling technology of finite difference method(FDM)—discrete element method(DEM)was used to carry out the numerical investigation.The results show that after multiple impacts,more white patches appear on the surface,and some microcracks,macro-fractures as well as pulverized grains are found by optical microscopic.The static tensile strength decreases with the increase of the dynamic damage variable characterized by the ultrasonic wave velocity of sample.The interaction between grains in the damaged sample becomes intense in the subsequent static loading process,causing a relatively large strain.The volume of the fragments falling off around the loading points becomes larger as impact number increases.As the dynamic damage increases,the absorbed energy of sample during the static loading first decreases and then tends to be stable.Both the stress concentration and the breakage of the force chains are the root causes of the degradation of the static tensile strength.
