Local flexibility of crack plays an important role in crack identification of structures.Analytical methods on local flexibility in a cracked beam with simple geometric crossing sections,such as rectangle,circle,have ...Local flexibility of crack plays an important role in crack identification of structures.Analytical methods on local flexibility in a cracked beam with simple geometric crossing sections,such as rectangle,circle,have been made,but there are some difficulties in calculating local flexibility in a cracked beam with complex crossing section,such as pipe and I-beam.In this paper,an analytical method to calculate the local flexibility and rotational spring stiffness due to crack in I-beam is proposed.The local flexibility with respect to various crack depths can be calculated by dividing a cracked I-beam into a series of thin rectangles.The forward and inverse problems in crack detection of I-beam are studied.The forward problem comprises the construction of crack model exclusively for crack section and the construction of a numerically I-beam model to gain crack detection database.The inverse problem consists of the measurement of modal parameters and the detection of crack parameters.Two experiments including measurement of rotational spring stiffness and prediction of cracks in I-beam are conducted.Experimental results based on the current methods indicate that relative error of crack location is less than 3%,while the error of crack depth identification is less than 6%.Crack identification of I-beam is expected to contribute to the development of automated crack detection techniques for railway lines and building skeletons.展开更多
Based on full scale model of 1-beam and end-plate welding assembly with medium plate, welding temperature field and residual stress were simulated, infrared thermometers were employed to measure the real-time temperat...Based on full scale model of 1-beam and end-plate welding assembly with medium plate, welding temperature field and residual stress were simulated, infrared thermometers were employed to measure the real-time temperature Jbr verification purposes. Results show that the measured thermal cycle curves match well with the simulation result. Simulation results of welding residual stress indicate that the values of longitudinal and transverse stress on the upper surface of the plate are higher than the normal stress; higher tensile stresses exist at the end of the web weld toes and in the central area of the flange weld toes. The dangerous zones are located at the central areas of weld toes of the flange welds and near weld toes of the web welds.展开更多
This paper addresses the studies carried out on an I-beam to reveal the wave propagation characteristics and tackle the multi-mode propagation of Lamb waves. The experimental setup consisted of a new 3D Scanning Laser...This paper addresses the studies carried out on an I-beam to reveal the wave propagation characteristics and tackle the multi-mode propagation of Lamb waves. The experimental setup consisted of a new 3D Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometer manufactured by Polytec (3D-SLDV) and was used to acquire high resolution time-space Lamb waves that were propagating in the I-beam. A high power and pulsed Nd:YAG laser was used to emit the required Lamb waves. The emission and sensing of the waves were carried out simultaneously. The wave propagation data was recorded by scanning the surface of the I-beam in a sequential manner. The measured data was used to construct the wave patterns that were propagating in the I-beams at different time instants. Furthermore, as the waves in an I-Beam propagate with multiple modes even at low frequency range, filtering was carried out in the frequency-wavenum- ber domain in order to decompose the modes. The results presented thereby confirm that the new 3D-SLDV possesses tremendous capability in revealing the wave propagation characteristics and its interaction with defect. The results could be the first time that the waves propagating in a real I-beam can be visually observed, whilst in the past, it can only be visualized through simulation. The capability of using such totally laser-based 3D inspection system to reveal the characteristics of Lamb wave and its interaction with defects are substantial.展开更多
Many engineering design problems are characterized by presence of several conflicting objectives. This requires efficient search of the feasible design region for optimal solutions which simultaneously satisfy multipl...Many engineering design problems are characterized by presence of several conflicting objectives. This requires efficient search of the feasible design region for optimal solutions which simultaneously satisfy multiple design objectives. Genetic algorithm optimization (GAO) is a powerful search technique with faster convergence rates than traditional evolutionary algorithms. This paper applies two GAO-based approaches to multi-objective engineering design and finds design variables through the feasible space. To demonstrate the utility of the proposed methods, the multi-objective design of an I-beam will be presented.展开更多
This study covers optimization of I-sectional flange beams. Scope of this study is limited to medium weight flange beams of Table 1 of IS 808:1983 but it can be further extended for the other sections of this code. Be...This study covers optimization of I-sectional flange beams. Scope of this study is limited to medium weight flange beams of Table 1 of IS 808:1983 but it can be further extended for the other sections of this code. Best possible geometric shape of the cross-section is found for maximum performance of the beam with minimum material consumption. All possible loading conditions are considered in the study for which a beam in flexure undergoes in its life. ANSYS software program is used for the analysis and optimizing the sections. It is found that sections MB 125, MB 300 and MB 400 of Table 1 of IS 808 are not the optimum sections but other alternative of these cross-sections is available which within the same material consumption performs better than these sections of IS code.展开更多
The basic concepts about the active structures and some attributes of the modes were presented in paper “Liner Active Structures and Modes]( I) ". The characteristics of the active discrete systems and active be...The basic concepts about the active structures and some attributes of the modes were presented in paper “Liner Active Structures and Modes]( I) ". The characteristics of the active discrete systems and active beams were discussed, especially, the stability of the active structures and the orthogonality of the eigenvectors. The notes about modes were portrayed by a model of a seven-storeyed building with sensors and actuators. The concept of the adjoint active structure was extended from the discrete systems to the beams that were the representations of the continuous structures. Two types of beams with different placements of the measuring and actuating systems were discussed in detail. One is the beam with the discrete sensors and actuators, and the other is the beam with distributed sensor and actuator function. The orthogonality conditions were derived with the modal shapes of the active beam and its adjoint active beam. An example shows that the variation of eigenvalues with feedback amplitude for the homo-configuration and non-homo-configuration active structures.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 50805114)National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program,Grant No. 2011CB706805)
文摘Local flexibility of crack plays an important role in crack identification of structures.Analytical methods on local flexibility in a cracked beam with simple geometric crossing sections,such as rectangle,circle,have been made,but there are some difficulties in calculating local flexibility in a cracked beam with complex crossing section,such as pipe and I-beam.In this paper,an analytical method to calculate the local flexibility and rotational spring stiffness due to crack in I-beam is proposed.The local flexibility with respect to various crack depths can be calculated by dividing a cracked I-beam into a series of thin rectangles.The forward and inverse problems in crack detection of I-beam are studied.The forward problem comprises the construction of crack model exclusively for crack section and the construction of a numerically I-beam model to gain crack detection database.The inverse problem consists of the measurement of modal parameters and the detection of crack parameters.Two experiments including measurement of rotational spring stiffness and prediction of cracks in I-beam are conducted.Experimental results based on the current methods indicate that relative error of crack location is less than 3%,while the error of crack depth identification is less than 6%.Crack identification of I-beam is expected to contribute to the development of automated crack detection techniques for railway lines and building skeletons.
基金This research was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （51171093）.
文摘Based on full scale model of 1-beam and end-plate welding assembly with medium plate, welding temperature field and residual stress were simulated, infrared thermometers were employed to measure the real-time temperature Jbr verification purposes. Results show that the measured thermal cycle curves match well with the simulation result. Simulation results of welding residual stress indicate that the values of longitudinal and transverse stress on the upper surface of the plate are higher than the normal stress; higher tensile stresses exist at the end of the web weld toes and in the central area of the flange weld toes. The dangerous zones are located at the central areas of weld toes of the flange welds and near weld toes of the web welds.
文摘This paper addresses the studies carried out on an I-beam to reveal the wave propagation characteristics and tackle the multi-mode propagation of Lamb waves. The experimental setup consisted of a new 3D Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometer manufactured by Polytec (3D-SLDV) and was used to acquire high resolution time-space Lamb waves that were propagating in the I-beam. A high power and pulsed Nd:YAG laser was used to emit the required Lamb waves. The emission and sensing of the waves were carried out simultaneously. The wave propagation data was recorded by scanning the surface of the I-beam in a sequential manner. The measured data was used to construct the wave patterns that were propagating in the I-beams at different time instants. Furthermore, as the waves in an I-Beam propagate with multiple modes even at low frequency range, filtering was carried out in the frequency-wavenum- ber domain in order to decompose the modes. The results presented thereby confirm that the new 3D-SLDV possesses tremendous capability in revealing the wave propagation characteristics and its interaction with defect. The results could be the first time that the waves propagating in a real I-beam can be visually observed, whilst in the past, it can only be visualized through simulation. The capability of using such totally laser-based 3D inspection system to reveal the characteristics of Lamb wave and its interaction with defects are substantial.
文摘Many engineering design problems are characterized by presence of several conflicting objectives. This requires efficient search of the feasible design region for optimal solutions which simultaneously satisfy multiple design objectives. Genetic algorithm optimization (GAO) is a powerful search technique with faster convergence rates than traditional evolutionary algorithms. This paper applies two GAO-based approaches to multi-objective engineering design and finds design variables through the feasible space. To demonstrate the utility of the proposed methods, the multi-objective design of an I-beam will be presented.
文摘This study covers optimization of I-sectional flange beams. Scope of this study is limited to medium weight flange beams of Table 1 of IS 808:1983 but it can be further extended for the other sections of this code. Best possible geometric shape of the cross-section is found for maximum performance of the beam with minimum material consumption. All possible loading conditions are considered in the study for which a beam in flexure undergoes in its life. ANSYS software program is used for the analysis and optimizing the sections. It is found that sections MB 125, MB 300 and MB 400 of Table 1 of IS 808 are not the optimum sections but other alternative of these cross-sections is available which within the same material consumption performs better than these sections of IS code.
文摘The basic concepts about the active structures and some attributes of the modes were presented in paper “Liner Active Structures and Modes]( I) ". The characteristics of the active discrete systems and active beams were discussed, especially, the stability of the active structures and the orthogonality of the eigenvectors. The notes about modes were portrayed by a model of a seven-storeyed building with sensors and actuators. The concept of the adjoint active structure was extended from the discrete systems to the beams that were the representations of the continuous structures. Two types of beams with different placements of the measuring and actuating systems were discussed in detail. One is the beam with the discrete sensors and actuators, and the other is the beam with distributed sensor and actuator function. The orthogonality conditions were derived with the modal shapes of the active beam and its adjoint active beam. An example shows that the variation of eigenvalues with feedback amplitude for the homo-configuration and non-homo-configuration active structures.
