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Guided waves in structures for SHM
Understanding and analysing the complex phenomena related to elastic wave propagation has been the subject of intense research for many years and has enabled application in numerous fields of technology, including structural health monitoring (SHM).
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Elastic Shape Analysis of Surfaces with Second-Order Sobolev Metrics: A Comprehensive Numerical Framework
This paper introduces a set of numerical methods for Riemannian shape analysis of 3D surfaces within the setting of invariant (elastic) second-order Sobolev metrics. More specifically, we address the computation of geodesics and geodesic distances between parametrized or unparametrized immersed surfaces represented as 3D meshes. Building on this, we develop tools for the statistical shape analysis of sets of surfaces, including methods for estimating Karcher means and performing tangent PCA on shape populations, and for computing parallel transport along paths of surfaces. Our proposed approach fundamentally relies on a relaxed variational formulation for the geodesic matching problem via the use of varifold fidelity terms, which enable us to enforce reparametrization independence when computing geodesics between unparametrized surfaces, while also yielding versatile algorithms that allow us to compare surfaces with varying sampling or mesh structures. Importantly, we demonstrate how our relaxed variational framework can be extended to tackle partially observed data. The different benefits of our numerical pipeline are illustrated over various examples, synthetic and real.
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Definition and validation of a valley amplification factor for seismic linear response of 2D homogeneous alluvial basins
The paper presents findings from a parametric study analysing geometric (e.g., shape ratio, edge inclination) and stratigraphic factors (e.g. impedance ratio) influencing ground motion in trapezoidal valleys. The study involved 2160 visco-elastic analyses, considering 180 2D models with diverse shapes and soil properties, undergoing 12 synthetic input motions. Analyses results showed that the motion at the valley centre increases with both shape and impedance ratios, while it is independent of the edge slope; on the other hand, the maximum amplification at the edges depends on their inclination and on the impedance ratio, while it is independent of the valley shape. The position and size of the zone of maximum amplification at the edges depend on all the previous parameters. A valley amplification factor (VAF) is introduced to quantify spectral acceleration increase due to 2D effects. Closed-form equations are proposed to evaluate VAF based on valley properties. The proposed VAF is then applied to predict seismic amplification in two central Italian valleys, providing results well-comparable to those obtained from 2D numerical analyses. The described approach can be easily implemented into codes of practice as a conservative design tool to estimate 2D amplification along the surface of ‘shallow valleys’ subjected to moderate seismic actions.
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Elastic–Plastic Deformation Analysis of Cantilever Beams with Tension–Compression Asymmetry of Materials
In the elastic–plastic analysis of structures, the deformation problem of cantilever beams is a classical problem, in which it is usually assumed that the material constituting the beam has an identical elastic modulus and identical yield strength when it is tensioned and compressed. These characteristics are manifested graphically as the symmetry of tension and compression. In this work, we will give up the general assumption and consider that the material has the property of tension–compression asymmetry, that is, the material presents different moduli in tension and compression and different yield strengths in tension and compression. First, the elastic–plastic response of the cantilever beam with a concentrated force acting at the fixed end in the loading stage is theoretically analyzed. When the plastic hinge appears at the fixed end, the maximum deflection at the free end is derived, and in the unloading stage the residual deflection at the free end is also given. At the same time, the theoretical solution obtained is validated by the numerical simulation. The results indicate that when considering the tension–compression asymmetry of materials, the plastic zone length from the fixed end no longer keeps the classical value of 1/3 and will become bigger; the tension–compression asymmetry will enlarge the displacement during the elastic–plastic response; and the ultimate deflection in loading and the residual deflection in unloading are both greater than the counterparts in the classical problem. The research results provide a theoretical reference for the fine analysis and optimal design of cantilever beams.
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The Elastic-Analysis-Based Study on the Internal Force and Deformation of the Double-System Composite Guideway
To fill the gaps in the theoretical research on the internal force and deformation of the DSCG, the development law of the internal force and deformation of DSCG was explored in conjunction with the theory of elastic analysis. In addition, a finite element model was established to validate the calculation results. The results showed that using different pre-stressing increment calculation methods affected the calculation results of the composite interface deformation, with the equivalent section method accounting for 0.74% and the principle of the virtual work method for 0.03%. On the other hand, the development of internal forces and deformations in the DSCG was closely related to the magnitude of the load forms and axle weights. At the same time, material non-linearity had less influence on these factors. Finally, the development patterns of the internal forces and deformations of the DSCG with different spans were similar. The specific values were closely related to the span of the guideway, and the interfacial slip, axial force, and deflection of the DSCG with span L = 25 m were 0.60, 0.41, and 0.23 times those of the DSCG with span L = 35 m, respectively. The conclusions of this paper fill the gaps in the theoretical study of multi-system guideways.
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Approximate Solutions for Displacements in an Elastic Layer Subjected to Circular or Square Loads
This paper presents new approximate formulas for evaluating the maximum displacements of an elastic layer loaded on a circular or square area. The approximate formulas are based on the exact solutions of the theory of elasticity for a half-space and the elastic layer and offer a simple and quick way to obtain the values of displacements. The novelty of these formulas lies in their ease of application while maintaining high accuracy with respect to the exact solution of the theory of elasticity, which can make them useful in engineering practice and allows for the quick and efficient estimation of displacement values without the need for complex numerical methods—merely a pocket calculator is enough. This is beneficial from an engineering point of view, where time and resources may be limited. This article also provides an analysis of the maximum displacements of different elastic layers—slipping on a non-deformable base (a load on a circular or square area) or fixed on a non-deformable base (a load on a circular area).
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Deformation analysis of rubber seal assembly considering uncertainties in mechanical properties
Rubber seals are used in the assemblies of mechanical parts in automobiles and aircrafts to prevent lubricant leakage and inclusion of foreign object. Because of the recent increase in the warranty periods of mechanical parts for automobiles, there is a need for longer service lives than those of existing products, and there is an even greater need for performance-related reliability during usage. This study analyzes the deformation behavior of rubber seals, including an overmold, used in the assemblies of mechanical parts. To improve the reliability of the analysis for rubber seal, three types of static experiments on rubber were conducted to obtain rubber properties. The experimental results were used to perform a hyper-elastic analysis considering rubber seal contact. The deformation analysis for rubber seal was performed to predict the performance after the assembling process. Moreover, a Monte Carlo simulation considering the probabilistic distribution of the mechanical properties of the rubber was performed to identify the effect of uncertainties in the rubber properties on deformation behavior of rubber seal. The pre- and post-deformation distributions of the rubber seal assembly were derived from the results of the Monte Carlo simulation, and they were used to evaluate the stability of the mechanical parts during the assembling process.
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