The OpenSees computational platform has allowed unprecedented opportunities for conducting seismic nonlinear soil-structure interaction simulations.On the geotechnical side,capabilities such as coupled solid-fluid for...The OpenSees computational platform has allowed unprecedented opportunities for conducting seismic nonlinear soil-structure interaction simulations.On the geotechnical side,capabilities such as coupled solid-fluid formulations and nonlinear incrementalplasticity approaches allow for representation of the involved dynamic/seismic responses.This paper presents recent research that facilitated such endeavors in terms of response of ground-foundation-structure systems using advanced material modeling techniques and high-performance computing resources.Representative numerical results are shown for large-scale soil-structure systems,and ground modification liquefaction countermeasures.In addition,graphical user interface enabling tools for routine usage of such 3D simulation environments are presented,as an important element in support of wider adoption and practical applications.In this context,Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering(PBEE)analysis of bridge-ground systems is highlighted as an important topical application.展开更多
基金This research was supported by the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research(PEER)Center,Caltrans,and the National Science Foundation(Grant CMMI-1201195,OISE-1445712).Additional support was provided by National Science Foundation(NSF)through computing resources provided by San Diego Supercomputer Center(SDSC)and Texas Advanced Computing Center(TACC).The Wharf layout information was provided by Dr.Arul K.Arulmoli,Principal,Earth Mechanics,Inc.
文摘The OpenSees computational platform has allowed unprecedented opportunities for conducting seismic nonlinear soil-structure interaction simulations.On the geotechnical side,capabilities such as coupled solid-fluid formulations and nonlinear incrementalplasticity approaches allow for representation of the involved dynamic/seismic responses.This paper presents recent research that facilitated such endeavors in terms of response of ground-foundation-structure systems using advanced material modeling techniques and high-performance computing resources.Representative numerical results are shown for large-scale soil-structure systems,and ground modification liquefaction countermeasures.In addition,graphical user interface enabling tools for routine usage of such 3D simulation environments are presented,as an important element in support of wider adoption and practical applications.In this context,Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering(PBEE)analysis of bridge-ground systems is highlighted as an important topical application.
