Structural Response Characteristics Research Articles

Study on the Identification Method of Planar Geological Structures in Coal Mines Using Ground-Penetrating Radar

The underground detection environment in coal mines is complex, with numerous interference sources. Traditional ground-penetrating radar (GPR) methods suffer from limited detection range, high noise levels, and weak deep signals, making it extremely difficult to accurately identify geological structures without stable feature feedback. During research, it was found that the detection energy of the same target significantly changes with the antenna direction. Based on this phenomenon, this paper proposes a geological radar advanced detection method using spatial scanning. This method overcomes constraints imposed by the underground coal mine environment on detection equipment, enhancing both detection range and accuracy compared to traditional approaches. Experiments using this method revealed pea-shaped response characteristics of planar geological structures in radar images, and the mechanisms behind their formation were analyzed. Additionally, this paper studied the changes in response characteristics under changes in target inclination, providing a basis for understanding the spatial distribution of geological structures. Finally, application experiments in underground coal mine environments explored the practical potential of this method. Results indicate that, compared to drilling data, this method achieves identification accuracies of 91.88%, 90.42%, and 78.72% for the depth and spatial extent of geological structures, providing effective technical support for coal mining operations.

Nonstationary Characteristics of Structural Response and Fatigue Life Calculation Under Base Stationary Excitation

ABSTRACTWhen a structure is randomly excited by its installation base, significant vibration stress may be caused within it, thus causing damage to the structure. The authors find in the vibration fatigue test that when the notched slender beam specimen is excited by stationary Gaussian random base movement, the measured acceleration response and strain response of the specimen have obvious nonstationary characteristics. The vibration responses of the specimen under Gaussian and non‐Gaussian random base excitations are calculated by the finite element method and corresponding vibration fatigue tests were completed. The nonstationary characteristics of the responses from calculations and experiments are analyzed. Finally, a method for calculating the fatigue life of the specimen under nonstationary response is given, and the calculated results are compared with the measured data. The results indicate that the method proposed in this article performed excellent calculation fatigue life with measured strain data.

Numerical Simulation of a Shed-Tunnel Structure’s Dynamic Response to Repeated Rockfall Impacts Using the Finite Element–Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Method

In practical engineering, a shed-tunnel structure often encounters repeated impacts from rockfall during its whole service life; therefore, this research focuses on exploring the dynamic response characteristics of shed-tunnel structures under repeated impacts from rockfall with a numerical method. First of all, based on a model test of a shed tunnel under rockfall impacts as a reference, an FEM (finite element method)-SPH (Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics) coupled numerical calculation model is established based on the ANSYS/LS-DYNA finite element code. Numerical simulation of the dynamic response of the shed-tunnel structure under rockfall impacts is realized, and the rationality of the model is verified. Then, with this model and the full restart technology of the LS-DYNA code, the effects of four factors, e.g., rockfall mass, rockfall impact velocity, rockfall impact angle and rockfall shape, on the impact force and impact depth of the buffer layer, the maximum plastic strain and axial force of the rebar, the shed roof’s vertical displacement and plastic strain of the shed tunnel are studied. The results show that the impact force, impact depth, roof displacement and plastic strain of the shed tunnel are positively correlated with the rockfall mass, velocity and angle under multiple rockfall impacts. The impact force, roof displacement and plastic strain of the shed-tunnel structure generated by the impact of rockfall consisting of cuboids are all greater than those under spherical rockfall, and the impact depth generated by the impact of spherical rockfall is greater than that of rockfall consisting of cuboids. For rockfall consisting of cuboids, the impact depth, roof displacement and plastic strain are negatively correlated with the contact area. Under repeated rockfall impacts, the peak impact force usually increases first and then tends to be stable.

Cyclic seismic pushover testing of a multi-story underground station

The experimental approach is crucial for investigating the seismic performance and damage process of underground structures. Considering the shortcomings of the 1-g, centrifuge shaking table and monotonic displacement pushover tests, a large-scale cyclic displacement pushover test method is proposed based on the soil-underground structure dynamic interaction and seismic performance quantification system. Taking a two-story three-span subway station structure as the prototype, the cyclic displacement pushover test device was designed for a 1/7-scale multi-story subway station based on the seismic response characteristics of underground structures. The corresponding numerical simulations and experiments were conducted. Typical numerical results (including the seismic damage process, capacity curves of the structural columns, and strain response) and test results (the macroscopic phenomenon of structural damage development, strain response, and deformation response) are interpreted. The results show that the proposed cyclic displacement pushover test is better than the monotonic displacement pushover test, the damage process of the tested station structure conforms to the description of the inter-story drift ratio (IDR) quantification system of seismic performance. Meanwhile, the column has greater strain amplitudes than other components, and the column strain curves reach their peaks before other components. Furthermore, the tested station structure has a similar damage pattern to the Daikai subway station. The reliability and feasibility of the proposed cyclic displacement pushover test method are verified.

Numerical Study on Explosion Risk and Building Structure Dynamics of Long-Distance Oil and Gas Tunnels

To comprehensively understand the explosion risk in underground energy transportation tunnels, this study employed computational fluid dynamics technology and finite element simulation to numerically analyze the potential impact of an accidental explosion for a specific oil and gas pipeline in China and the potential damage risk to nearby buildings. Furthermore, the study investigated the effects of tunnel inner diameter (d = 4.25 m, 6.5 m), tunnel length (L = 4 km, 8 km, 16 km), and soil depth (primarily Lsoil = 20 m, 30 m, 40 m) on explosion dynamics and on structural response characteristics. The findings indicated that as the tunnel length and inner diameter increased, the maximum explosion overpressure gradually rose and the peak arrival time was delayed, especially when d = 4.25 m; with the increase in L, the maximum explosion overpressure rapidly increased from 1.03 MPa to 2.12 MPa. However, when d = 6.5 m, the maximum explosion overpressure increased significantly by 72.8% from 1.25 MPa. Evidently, compared to the change in tunnel inner diameter, tunnel length has a more significant effect on the increase in explosion risk. According to the principle of maximum explosion risk, based on the peak explosion overpressure of 2.16 MPa under various conditions and the TNT equivalent calculation formula, the TNT explosion equivalent of a single section of the tunnel was determined to be 1.52 kg. This theoretical result is further supported by the AUTODYN 15.0 software simulation result of 2.39 MPa (error < 10%). As the soil depth increased, the distance between the building and the explosion source also increased. Consequently, the vibration peak acceleration and velocity gradually decreased, and the peak arrival time was delayed. In comparison to a soil depth of 10 m, the vibration acceleration at soil depths of 20 m and 30 m decreased by 81.3% and 91.7%, respectively. When the soil depth was 10 m, the building was at critical risk of vibration damage.

Dynamic response and failure characteristics of the fluid-filled concave multicell structure under combined blast and fragments loading

The deformation and damage characteristics of the fluid-filled concave multicell structure under the charge explosion with preset fragments are investigated to assess its performance against combined blast and fragments loading. The failure characteristics of the structure, the propagation process of loads, and the dynamic response characteristics of the structure are analyzed using experimental research and SPH-ALE numerical simulation. The results indicate that the deformation of the structure, caused by the explosion of a charge with preset fragments, is 400% greater than the deformation caused by the explosion alone. The propagation of the load is influenced by the panels of the structure and the irregular regions where fluid is filled. The deformation and failure of the fluid-filled concave multicell structure occur in two stages. The failure mode of this structure can be seen as a combination of the failure modes of individual single-cell structures, based on the method of fluid filling. The strength distribution of the structure plays a crucial role in determining the failure of the fluid-filled concave multicell structure.

Seismic responses of isolated bridges subjected to near-fault ground motions: simple pulses vs. whole records

Velocity pulse with strong energy input is the significant feature of near-fault ground motions. Bridges close to or passing across seismic faults may suffer from higher failure risk, which is inseparable from the influence of velocity pulse. This study aims to evaluate the nonlinear response characteristics of bridge structures under various near-fault ground motion conditions. A typical isolated continuous girder bridge is adopted, and two corresponding finite element models, i.e., considering and ignoring the heating effect of lead core bearings (LRBs), are established based on the OpenSees platform. Then, a total of 40 near-fault ground motion records are selected, and the pulses are extracted. Both the energy-based and deformation-based seismic responses are captured and compared to reveal the differences for the isolated bridge subjected to the original waves and the extracted pulses. The results highlight that the accuracy of the seismic evaluation based on the extracted pulses strongly depends on the precondition that the pulse period is close to the fundamental period of the isolated bridge. Hence, inputting the extracted pulses for predicting the in-elastic seismic response of isolated bridges locating at near-fault region is not an adequate replacement for those original waves of near-fault ground motions. In addition, the heating effect of LRBs will be magnified for the seismic response of isolated bridges subjected to the extracted pulses, and it will mainly affect the seismic responses of bearings and piers, i.e., the former increases and the latter decreases.

Influence of surface roughness on vibration response characteristics of flexible structures on offshore floating platforms

The expanding interest in floating offshore renewable energy technologies, including floating wind turbines and solar platforms, is attributed to their multifarious benefits. One pivotal factor influencing the power generation efficiency of these technologies is the vibration response of the flexible structures connected to the platforms, such as mooring systems, dynamic power cables, and flexible pipelines. In this research, a numerical investigation is conducted on the response characteristics of vortex-induced vibration (VIV) of cylinders with varying surface roughness in oscillatory flow. The unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (URANS) equations and dynamic equation are used for fluid-structure interaction. The results reveal that for rough cylinders, multiple frequencies are involved in the vibration. For most simulated cases, the vibration frequency in the cross-flow (CF) direction is an integer multiple of the frequency of the oscillatory flow and associated with the quantity of shedding vortex pairs during a single period of the oscillatory flow. For rough cylinders, the CF vibration frequency differs by one from the number of shedding vortex pairs within one period of the oscillatory flow. With the increase of surface roughness, the maximum vibration amplitude shows an increasing trend (12%), then a decreasing trend (21%). Furthermore, the vortex shedding flow pattern presents C + S mode or S mode. This study offers valuable insights for analyzing the vibration response characteristics of authentic flexible structures.

Study on the Effect of Burial Depth on Selection of Optimal Intensity Measures for Advanced Fragility Analysis of Horseshoe-Shaped Tunnels in Soft Soil

Seismic intensity measures (IMs) can directly affect the seismic risk assessment and the response characteristics of underground structures, especially when considering the key variable of burial depth. This means that the optimal seismic IMs must be selected to match the underground structure under different buried depth conditions. In the field of seismic engineering design, peak ground acceleration (PGA) is widely recognized as the optimal IM, especially in the seismic design code for aboveground structures. However, for the seismic evaluation of underground structures, the applicability and effectiveness still face certain doubts and discussions. In addition, the adverse effects of earthquakes on tunnels in soft soil are particularly prominent. This study aims to determine the optimal IMs applicable to different burial depths for horseshoe-shaped tunnels in soft soil using a nonlinear dynamic time history analysis method, and based on this, establish the seismic fragility curves that can accurately predict the probability of tunnel damage. The nonlinear finite element analysis model for the soil–tunnel interaction system was established. The effects of different burial depths on damage to horseshoe-shaped tunnels in soft soil were systematically studied. By adopting the incremental dynamic analysis (IDA) method and assessing the correlation, efficiency, practicality, and proficiency of the potential IMs, the optimal IMs were determined. The analysis indicates that PGA emerges as the optimal IM for shallow tunnels, whereas peak ground velocity (PGV) stands as the optimal IM for medium-depth tunnels. Furthermore, for deep tunnels, velocity spectral intensity (VSI) emerges as the optimal IM. Finally, the seismic fragility curves for horseshoe-shaped tunnels in soft soil were built. The proposed fragility curves can provide a quantitative tool for evaluating seismic disaster risk, and are of great significance for improving the overall seismic resistance and disaster resilience of society.

Lining Structure of Water Conveyance Tunnel under Earthquake Action Research on Damage Law

Based on the concrete damage plasticity constitutive model (CDP model) of ABAQUS software, the dynamic response of high pressure internal water conveyance tunnel during earthquake is simulated, and the dynamic response and dynamic damage law of high internal water pressure water conveyance tunnel structure under surrounding rock grade, buried depth and seismic wave intensity are analyzed. The research shows that the surrounding rock grade is closely related to the dynamic response and damage characteristics of the lining structure of the water conveyance tunnel. The dynamic damage of the tunnel under grade Ⅲ surrounding rock is only 0.08, which is far less than 0.83 under grade Ⅳ surrounding rock. It can be considered that it will not cause great damage to grade Ⅲ surrounding rock under earthquake. The surrounding rock grade is better, which can provide more stable support and reduce the stress and vibration of the structure. If the tunnel is in the seismic zone, the buried depth can be used as one of the design control indexes in the tunnel design. The lining damage is mainly distributed at the top and upper arch waist of the tunnel. With the increase of the buried depth of the tunnel, the dynamic damage amount increases from 0.021 to 0.081, then to 0.085. the damage of the lining structure also increases. This may be because the deep buried tunnel is more constrained by the underground rock and soil layer, thereby reducing the transmission of seismic load. The change of seismic wave intensity can directly affect the damage characteristics of tunnel lining structure. The dynamic damage mainly occurs at the vault and arch waist, and the damage area expands from the vault and arch waist to the side wall and corner. The increase of seismic wave intensity will lead to dramatic changes in the stress of the structure, which will lead to more complex and serious damage.

Hybrid isogeometric-based analysis and experimental investigation on the dynamic response characteristics of a clamped circular plate partially in contact with fluid

The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of fluid presence on the dynamic response characteristics of the thin circular plate and the distortions associated with the wet mode shapes. To this end, series of numerical calculations and experimental measurements were performed to investigate the free vibration characteristics of clamped circular plate under in-vacuo conditions and when it is partially in contact with fluid. In the experimental studies, the clamped boundary conditions are imposed on the circular end plate of the horizontal rigid cylindrical tank by closely-spaced bolts, and measurements were performed based on roving hammer impact technique. The proposed numerical approach was divided into two parts based on linear hydroelasticity theory. In the first stage, the thin circular plate is considered to be under in-vacuo conditions, and the mathematical model for this problem is developed based on the isogeometric finite element method (IGAFEM). The fluid environment is introduced in the second stage of the study in which the generalized in-vacuo modal displacements constitute the boundary conditions of the potential flow problem. The influence of fluid medium is incorporated in the system of equations in the form of fluid added mass, and the corresponding fluid forces are calculated by the isogeometric boundary element method (IGABEM). It is observed that the fluid presence has significant effects on the dynamic response characteristics of the test structure, and the specifically, the distortions of wet mode shapes were noticeable due to presence of free surface of the water. Overall, it is found that the natural frequencies and corresponding mode shapes obtained by conducted experiments and adapted numerical framework are in favorable agreement.

Experimental and numerical study of drop hammer test on honeycomb sandwich panel resistant to rock burst in coal mine roadway

This study addresses the ubiquitous issue of effective support resistant to the rock bursts within coal mine roadways and introduces an innovative solution in the form of a steel honeycomb sandwich panel (HSP). It is designed for installation on traditional metal supports in coal mine roadways, serves as an integral element of an energy-absorption support system tailored to withstand rock burst impacts. The investigation incorporates drop hammer impact tests conducted on eight HSP specimens, varying in cell wall thickness and core height. A comprehensive three-dimensional finite element model, inclusive of mesh considerations, was constructed and subsequently validated. Combining experimental and numerical approaches, the drop hammer impact response and energy absorption characteristics of HSP structures were analyzed. The findings reveal good energy absorption capabilities, with HSPs dissipating over 90 % of impact energy, over 85 % attributed to the core layer. Thinner core cell walls reduce peak impact loads, mitigating structural impact effects. In the experimental parameters delineated in the present study, it is observed that core layers with thicknesses of 1.0 mm and 1.5 mm demonstrate enhanced energy absorption capabilities. Variations in core height minimally affect peak impact forces, with only a 7.41 % distinction between 60 mm and 140 mm core layers. However, it is worth noting that higher core layers can achieve an enhanced energy absorption capacity. Thinner facesheets enhance energy absorption, and alterations in impactor mass have minimal effects under constant impact energy conditions. Additionally, a predictive equation for estimating indentation depth was proposed, closely aligned with finite element results. This equation holds potential for informing future HSP designs, offering valuable insights for diverse engineering applications.

Interaction characteristics between the large ship-rubber fenders-wharf structure in deep-water considering the flexibility of the wharf structure

High pile-supported wharf structures in offshore deep water have significant flexibility due to long free ends and large slenderness ratios of the pile bodies, resulting in substantial deformation of the pile body under kinds of loads. In the design of this new type of wharves, it is expected to consider the characteristic of elastic deformation of pile body absorbing a portion of the ship impact energy reasonably. However, the existing calculation method still adopts the theoretical formulas of traditional wharf structures, failure to incorporate this advanced design concept fully. In order to solve this, firstly, a comprehensive three-dimensional numerical simulation model encompassing large ship, rubber fenders and wharf structure, was developed using Ansys/LS-Dyna, and the calculation model was validated against the existing research results. Subsequently, dynamic response characteristics of wharf structures during the normal berthing of ships were examined meticulously, and the variations in absorption energy and reaction forces of rubber fenders and wharf structures were analyzed systematically. And then the analysis results were compared with previous research, the limitations of the existing design code for wharf structures were discussed as well. Finally, the findings demonstrate that peak values of absorption energy and energy transfer times increase with the increase of ship loading capacities. And the elastic deformation of the wharf structure indeed absorbs considerable partial of the impact energy effectively, with about 30 % for conditions in this study, leading to lower impact forces acted on the wharf structure. Moreover, the maximum pile top displacement of the wharf structure is also smaller than that reported in the existing literature in the same load condition, indicating that considering the structural flexibility in the design of this new type of wharf structure is more in line with reality, and it is more reasonable and economical as well.

Study on damage response characteristics of steel plate-aramid composite structure under a combination of shock wave and fragment

To look into the damage response of steel plate/aramid composite structure under the combined action of shock wave and debris, the finite element models of TNT, debris, and target plate are established. LS-DYNA is used to analyze the structural response process of the composite structure under the synergism of blast wave and debris. The reliability of the numerical model is verified by comparing the trial results with the analytic results. The structural response of the single and combined loading of blast wave and debris is analyzed, and the influence of the arrangement order and thickness ratio of the target plates on the protective effectiveness is further analyzed. The results indicate that the combined action of blast wave and debris causes greater damage than the single action of blast wave and debris. When the total thickness of the plate remains unchanged, as the thickness of the panel decreases, the mass loss of the plate decreases, the peak displacement of the back plate decreases, and the protective ability of the plate is enhanced. In addition, the protective ability of the Steel-Aramid-Steel plate structure is greater than that of the Steel-Steel-Aramid plate structure.

Response Comparisons of Prefabricated and Cast-in-Place Subway Station Structures in Liquefiable Soil Foundation with the Ground Surface Slight Inclined

In recent years, the prefabricated subway station structure (PSSS) has become a hot spot of underground structure research. In this paper, the numerical model of a soil–subway station structure in a slowly inclined liquefiable site at the surface is established by using FLAC3D finite difference software. And the applicability of the PSSS under the gently inclined liquefiable site is investigated through the foundation pore water pressure, lateral movement of liquefied soil, and dynamic response and uplift characteristics of the subway station structure. It is found that under the gently inclined liquefiable site conditions, the PSSS exhibits tilting and floating behaviors and has an anti-liquefaction effect within a certain range of surrounding soil layers. Compared with the same type of cast-in-place subway station structure (CIPSSS), it has better resistance to overturning and uplift, and the structure has less stress. Under the premise of ensuring static waterproofing, the PSSS can be applied to surface inclined liquefiable sites.

Dynamic failure assessment analysis of 15MnTi steel supporting structure with a circumferential surface crack under impact loads

Supporting structures, whose strength have great influence on the safe operation of the whole equipment, are widely used in various ship equipment. In this paper, dynamic failure assessment analysis is carried out to discuss the structural integrity of the cracked supporting structure under impact loads. Considering the dynamic response characteristics of structures, the dynamic fracture toughness determined by the loading rate of dynamic J-integrals is used to calculate the failure assessment point (FAP). Due to the widespread uncertainties in practical engineering, such as crack size and mechanical properties of materials, the failure assessment results will also have uncertainty. To analyze the structural integrity affected by uncertain variables, the polygonal convex set (PCS) model is introduced to the failure assessment diagram (FAD) to propose a non-probabilistic failure assessment method. The FAP is extended to a failure assessment region, and structural integrity can be analyzed by the non-probabilistic reliability degree. Compared with the traditional interval model, the non-probabilistic reliability degree calculated by PCS model is closer to the probabilistic reliability degree, which avoids premature judgement of structural failure. For the 15MnTi supporting structure with a circumferential semi-elliptical surface crack under impact loads, the critical depth obtained by non-probabilistic methods decrease by 10% compared with deterministic results, and the failure mechanism is summarized as plastic collapse resulting from the excessive net section stress. In the absence of statistical data on crack size or mechanical properties, the non-probabilistic failure assessment method can be used as an effective alternative to the probabilistic method.

Dynamic Response Study of Overhead Contact System Portal Structure Based on Vehicle–Track–Bridge Coupled Vibration

In light of the rapid development of electrified railways, the safety and stability of train operations, as well as the catenary’s interaction with current quality, have garnered widespread attention. Electrified train operation with additional track irregularities serves as a principal excitation source within the vehicle–bridge–catenary system, significantly influencing the vibration characteristics of the system. Addressing the aforementioned issues, we first established the vehicle–track dynamics model and the bridge–catenary finite element model based on the principles of coupled dynamics of the vehicle–track system. These models are interconnected using dynamic forces between the wheel and rail. Subsequently, within the vehicle–track coupled system, track random irregularities are introduced as input excitations for the coupled model, and the dynamic response of the system is simulated and solved. Then, the obtained wheel–rail forces are applied to the bridge–catenary coupled system finite element model in the form of time-varying moving load forces. Finally, the dynamic response characteristics of the catenary portal structure under different conditions are determined. Meanwhile, a study on the vibration characteristics of the truss-type pillar portal structure was conducted, and the results were compared with those of existing models. The results indicate that the vertical and lateral forces between the vehicle and track are positively correlated with the speed and irregularity amplitude. Response values such as the derailment coefficient and wheel load reduction rate are within the specified range of relevant standards. The low-order natural resonant frequency of the truss-type pillar structure has, on average, increased by 0.86 compared to the existing pillar structure, which signifies improved stability. Furthermore, under various conditions, the average reductions in maximum displacement and stress response of this pillar structure are 13.2% and 14.19%, respectively, in comparison to the existing pillar structure, rendering it more suitable for practical engineering applications.

Study on the dynamic response characteristics of lining structures in large-section tunnel blasting using JH-2 model analysis

The lining structures of tunnels are typically constructed using sprayed or cast concrete materials, and their performance and quality during tunnel excavation and blasting are crucial for the stability and safety of tunnels. Therefore, the safe distance between the lining structure and blasting source should be determined to avoid concrete damage caused by blasting vibrations. In this study, taking the subway tunnel of Danshan Station in Qingdao as an example, the JH-2 model is introduced as the constitutive model of the tunnel blasting simulation, and the JH-2 model parameters of the local surrounding rock are obtained by experiments, and finally the numerical simulation and theoretical verification are carried out to study the safety distance of shotcrete under various safety judgment standards. The results indicate that the JH-2 model can effectively simulate the propagation of stress waves under different media conditions, and the closer the strength parameters and pressure constant of the lining structure are to those of the surrounding rock, the safer the concrete–rock bonding interface. During tunnel blasting construction using the ring blasting method, the peak particle velocity (PPV) of the lining structure increases with an increase in the arch angle. Based on the numerical simulation results, we recommend that concrete lining be constructed at a distance of at least 62 m from the blasting source to avoid damage caused by vibrations. The effect of concrete tensile failure caused by longitudinal stress is much smaller than the damage to the bonding interface caused by the PPV and can be neglected.

Mechanical responses and damage characteristics of the high-velocity impact of ice projectiles on foam sandwich structure

The integration of composite sandwich structures in aircraft design necessitates consideration of hail impacts within aerospace applications. This investigates the dynamic response and damage characteristics of a carbon fibre/PMI foam sandwich structure under hail impact through both experimental and numerical simulation methods. These methods analyse the impact velocity, fibre panel thickness, and angle of incidence of the ice projectiles. The study establishes relationships among various parameters such as ice projectile impact force, foam absorption energy, and target plate deformation in relation to the impact velocity and angle of incidence. The damage sustained by the carbon fibre/PMI foam sandwich (CPS) structure due to ice projectile impact was systematically categorized and examined. Additionally, the effects of normal and tangential impact velocities on the target plate's dynamic response during oblique impacts were investigated. This research serves as a valuable reference for understanding the dynamic response and damage characteristics of composite foam sandwich structures subjected to ice projectile impacts, With a focus on the carbon fibre/PMI foam sandwich structure.

Uncertainty qualification in seismic analysis of concrete dams based on model order reduction accelerated stochastic SBFEM

A pioneering framework for uncertainty quantification in seismic analysis of concrete dams rooted in the stochastic scaled boundary finite element method (SSBFEM) is proposed. For seismic analysis of dams, octree decomposition is used for mesh generation. SSBFEM is developed to predict the structural responses with randomly distributed material properties. The script in this paper can integrate octree mesh and SSBFEM into ABAQUS user element (UEL). Implementing octree SSBFEM on commercial software provides accurate and convenient full order models for uncertainty quantification. Monte Carlo simulation (MCs) is deployed to calculate the statistical characteristics of structural responses under random variables. Additionally, singular value decomposition (SVD) and radial basis function (RBF) are leveraged to refine traditional MCs. The solution space of MCs is decomposed into lower-order subspaces. Any structural responses can be rapidly evaluated from linear combinations of subspaces. Particularly, the method has been successfully applied to seismic analysis of concrete dams with different random material properties. Finally, several illustrative examples are provided to validate the accuracy and efficacy of the algorithm.