Design of a very large floating structure(VLFS)deployed near islands and reefs,different from those in the open sea,inevitably faces new technical challenges including numerical analysis methods.In this paper,a direct...Design of a very large floating structure(VLFS)deployed near islands and reefs,different from those in the open sea,inevitably faces new technical challenges including numerical analysis methods.In this paper,a direct coupling analysis method(DCAM)has been established based on the Boussinesq equations and the three-dimensional hydroelasisity theory with Rankine source method to analyze the responses of a VLFS in shallow sea with complicated geographical environment.Model tests have been carried out to validate the DCAM.To further verify the numerical methods and investigate the performance of such a VLFS,a“Scientific Research and Demonstration Platform(SRDP)”was built and deployed in 2019 at the site about 1000 m off an island with water depth around 40m in South China Sea.It is a simplified small model of a two-module semi-submersible-type VLFS.The numerical simulation of its responses on severe waves with focus on motions and connector forces is conduct by DCAM,and compared with the on-site measurements.Good agreement has been achieved.This approves the DCAM as a feasible tool for design and safety assessment of a VLFS deployed near islands and reefs.展开更多
Seismic response of underground structure in liquefiable soils was analyzed by means of fully coupled dynamic finite element method.The soils were simulated by a cyclic mobility constitutive model,which is developed a...Seismic response of underground structure in liquefiable soils was analyzed by means of fully coupled dynamic finite element method.The soils were simulated by a cyclic mobility constitutive model,which is developed at the base of modified Cam-Clay model with some concepts such as stress induced anisotropy,overconsolidation and structure.It is verified that the constitutive model can perfectly described the dynamic character of both liquefiable sand and non-liquefiable clay.Special emphasis was given for the influence of thickness of liquefiable soil on the seismic response.Results showed that soils at both sides of the structure flowed toward the bottom of the underground structure with the occurrence of liquefaction,which led to the uplift of structure.The uplift of underground structure increased with the increasing of thickness of liquefiable soils.展开更多
This paper focuses on the dynamic thermo-mechanical coupled response of random particulate composite materials. Both the inertia term and coupling term are considered in the dynamic coupled problem. The formulation of...This paper focuses on the dynamic thermo-mechanical coupled response of random particulate composite materials. Both the inertia term and coupling term are considered in the dynamic coupled problem. The formulation of the problem by a statistical second-order two-scale （SSOTS） analysis method and the algorithm procedure based on the finite-element difference method are presented. Numerical results of coupled cases are compared with those of uncoupled cases. It shows that the coupling effects on temperature, thermal flux, displacement, and stresses are very distinct, and the micro- characteristics of particles affect the coupling effect of the random composites. Furthermore, the coupling effect causes a lag in the variations of temperature, thermal flux, displacement, and stresses.展开更多
A specific computational program SAFEM was developed based on semi-analytical finite element （FE） method for analysis of asphalt pavement structural responses under static loads. The reliability and efficiency of th...A specific computational program SAFEM was developed based on semi-analytical finite element （FE） method for analysis of asphalt pavement structural responses under static loads. The reliability and efficiency of this FE program was proved by comparison with the general commercial FE software ABAQUS. In order to further reduce the computational time without decrease of the accuracy, the infinite element was added to this program. The results of the finite-infinite element coupling analysis were compared with those of finite element analysis derived from the verified FE program, The study shows that finite-infinite element coupling analysis has higher reliability and efficiency.展开更多
Climate change is having an increasing impact on coastal infrastructure,leading to more frequent and intensified wave activity,including higher waves driven by typhoons and abnormal sea conditions.Consequently,issues ...Climate change is having an increasing impact on coastal infrastructure,leading to more frequent and intensified wave activity,including higher waves driven by typhoons and abnormal sea conditions.Consequently,issues related to the stability of existing port structures,such as caissons,have become a significant concern.In particular,gravity-type caisson on the land side of coastal port structures require enhanced stability and safety.Gravity-type caissons,which resist external forces through their own weight,are highly vulnerable to functional failures,such as sliding displacement,triggered by abnormal waves shifting specific caissons.The destruction of caisson and quay walls can lead to substantial recovery costs,necessitating improvements in caisson stability to address the challenges posed by increased wave forces and changes in port logistics due to larger vessels.One approach to enhancing caisson stability is the use of long caissons.Long caisson is commonly used where a breakwater is needed to withstand wave action and distribute forces evenly along a length of breakwater.The construction of caissons faces challenges due to limitations on the size of individual units imposed by construction conditions,launching methods,and marine crane requirements.Therefore,connecting multiple caissons to form long caissons presents a viable alternative.This study suggested two connection methods for long caissons.The first method was a hemisphere caisson,which allows the connection parts to seat against each other under self-weight during construction.The second method was a displacement-allowing connection utilizing rubble(embedded rebar connection within riprap connection).This approach allows some displacement while employing rebar to resist excessive deformation,thereby dispersing the resulting wave forces to adjacent caissons.Performance comparisons between the developed connections and conventional gravity-type caissons were conducted using a finite element analysis model.The results indicate that the proposed connections demonstrate improved resistance to wave forces compared to traditional caissons without such connections.Further studies should include field applications and performance evaluations of various caisson sizes under different environmental and geological conditions.展开更多
基金supported by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology(Grant Nos.[2016]22,[2019]357)the Ministry of Science and Technology(Grant No.2013CB36102)+1 种基金supported by the National KeyResearch and Development Program of China(Grant No.2017YFBO202701)the Jiangsu Province ScienceFoundation for Youths(BK20190151).
文摘Design of a very large floating structure(VLFS)deployed near islands and reefs,different from those in the open sea,inevitably faces new technical challenges including numerical analysis methods.In this paper,a direct coupling analysis method(DCAM)has been established based on the Boussinesq equations and the three-dimensional hydroelasisity theory with Rankine source method to analyze the responses of a VLFS in shallow sea with complicated geographical environment.Model tests have been carried out to validate the DCAM.To further verify the numerical methods and investigate the performance of such a VLFS,a“Scientific Research and Demonstration Platform(SRDP)”was built and deployed in 2019 at the site about 1000 m off an island with water depth around 40m in South China Sea.It is a simplified small model of a two-module semi-submersible-type VLFS.The numerical simulation of its responses on severe waves with focus on motions and connector forces is conduct by DCAM,and compared with the on-site measurements.Good agreement has been achieved.This approves the DCAM as a feasible tool for design and safety assessment of a VLFS deployed near islands and reefs.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50679041)the Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project (No.B208)the Shang-hai Pujiang Program (No. 08PJ1406600)
文摘Seismic response of underground structure in liquefiable soils was analyzed by means of fully coupled dynamic finite element method.The soils were simulated by a cyclic mobility constitutive model,which is developed at the base of modified Cam-Clay model with some concepts such as stress induced anisotropy,overconsolidation and structure.It is verified that the constitutive model can perfectly described the dynamic character of both liquefiable sand and non-liquefiable clay.Special emphasis was given for the influence of thickness of liquefiable soil on the seismic response.Results showed that soils at both sides of the structure flowed toward the bottom of the underground structure with the occurrence of liquefaction,which led to the uplift of structure.The uplift of underground structure increased with the increasing of thickness of liquefiable soils.
基金supported by the Special Funds for the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2012CB025904)the National Natural ScienceFoundation of China(Grant Nos.90916027 and 11302052)
文摘This paper focuses on the dynamic thermo-mechanical coupled response of random particulate composite materials. Both the inertia term and coupling term are considered in the dynamic coupled problem. The formulation of the problem by a statistical second-order two-scale （SSOTS） analysis method and the algorithm procedure based on the finite-element difference method are presented. Numerical results of coupled cases are compared with those of uncoupled cases. It shows that the coupling effects on temperature, thermal flux, displacement, and stresses are very distinct, and the micro- characteristics of particles affect the coupling effect of the random composites. Furthermore, the coupling effect causes a lag in the variations of temperature, thermal flux, displacement, and stresses.
基金represented by German Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt)financed by the Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI)conducted under FE 04.0259/2012/NGB
文摘A specific computational program SAFEM was developed based on semi-analytical finite element （FE） method for analysis of asphalt pavement structural responses under static loads. The reliability and efficiency of this FE program was proved by comparison with the general commercial FE software ABAQUS. In order to further reduce the computational time without decrease of the accuracy, the infinite element was added to this program. The results of the finite-infinite element coupling analysis were compared with those of finite element analysis derived from the verified FE program, The study shows that finite-infinite element coupling analysis has higher reliability and efficiency.
基金supported by Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education(Nos.RS-2023-00212586 and RS-2024-00348557)the Korea Maritime&Ocean University Research Fund in 2024.
文摘Climate change is having an increasing impact on coastal infrastructure,leading to more frequent and intensified wave activity,including higher waves driven by typhoons and abnormal sea conditions.Consequently,issues related to the stability of existing port structures,such as caissons,have become a significant concern.In particular,gravity-type caisson on the land side of coastal port structures require enhanced stability and safety.Gravity-type caissons,which resist external forces through their own weight,are highly vulnerable to functional failures,such as sliding displacement,triggered by abnormal waves shifting specific caissons.The destruction of caisson and quay walls can lead to substantial recovery costs,necessitating improvements in caisson stability to address the challenges posed by increased wave forces and changes in port logistics due to larger vessels.One approach to enhancing caisson stability is the use of long caissons.Long caisson is commonly used where a breakwater is needed to withstand wave action and distribute forces evenly along a length of breakwater.The construction of caissons faces challenges due to limitations on the size of individual units imposed by construction conditions,launching methods,and marine crane requirements.Therefore,connecting multiple caissons to form long caissons presents a viable alternative.This study suggested two connection methods for long caissons.The first method was a hemisphere caisson,which allows the connection parts to seat against each other under self-weight during construction.The second method was a displacement-allowing connection utilizing rubble(embedded rebar connection within riprap connection).This approach allows some displacement while employing rebar to resist excessive deformation,thereby dispersing the resulting wave forces to adjacent caissons.Performance comparisons between the developed connections and conventional gravity-type caissons were conducted using a finite element analysis model.The results indicate that the proposed connections demonstrate improved resistance to wave forces compared to traditional caissons without such connections.Further studies should include field applications and performance evaluations of various caisson sizes under different environmental and geological conditions.
