Nonlinear Finite Element Static and Corrosion Sensitive Analysis of Radial Steel Gate

Abstract

Using nonlinear finite element method, the three dimensional nonlinear analysis of the radial steel gate of a reservoir is carried out. In the analysis, the radial steel gate considering and without considering the stiffeners of the panel is analyzed to investigate the effect of the stiffener to the panel. In the corrosion sensitive analysis, the panel of the gate is divided into three sections, and the nonlinear analysis is carried out for each section that is rusted with different corrosion depth. The corrosion sensitive section and the stress variation with the corrosion depth are present.