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Bridges & Civil Nonlinearities Solution - Capabilities
MODELING (PREPROCESSOR)
Cross section definition
Definition of common bridge cross sections by specifying basic dimensions.
- Slab cross sections.
- Box cross sections.
- Solid or hollow sections. This capability allows the user
to define hollow or solid sections for a particular mileage point.
- Possibility
of defining
different depth for the cross sections along the bridge.
Definition of bridges with composite section.
- Beams (with or without bracing)
and concrete slab (symmetric or not)
- Concrete slab (symmetric or not) and
trapezoidal metallic box.
Automatic �mesh� generation for the defined sections
to calculate section properties. Any generic bridge section can be easily defined
through the GUI.
Layout definition
Definition of mileage points that represent the structure axis in both
plan and elevation views independently. The software later creates automatically
the 3D alignment of the structure.
Plan view:
- Defined by means of engineering parameters (MP, clothoid parameters,
curvature radius, etc.)
- It is possible to define straight lines, arcs and
clothoids to describe the layout in plan view.
Elevation view:
- Defined by means of engineering parameters (MP, slope %, etc.)
- It is possible to define the elevation view by means of straight lines
and parabolic fillet.
Mileage points in plan and elevation view
3D Model Generation
The program allows generating the complete geometrical model of the structure from the cross sections definition.
- Section location
- Offsets: allows the definition of an offset with respect to the road axis
- Banks and section�s transition (straight segments, splines, etc).
Definition of support situation (boundary condition). Automatic
Generation
of the Finite Element Model
- Beam element model: Allows for a trial and error
process using beam elements.
- Automatic discretization of the beam elements
cross sections (allows for analysing section internal behaviour using beam
elements)
- Solid element model: More accurate design can be performed using
SOLID elements by only changing the element type and running again.
- Elements
188 and 189 allow the visualization of the structure.
Automatic FE model generation
Meshing
The program offers two modelling options:
- Only the solid model is created. In this case the user can use the corresponding
CivilFEM commands to mesh the model.
- Create the solid modelling and
the complete Finite Element Model. In this option the Finite Element model
is automatically generated.
It is possible to generate the Finite Element
model using both Beam and Solid elements.
Construction sequence analysis
Simulation of real non-linear construction process taking advantage of
CivilFEM�s time-dependent material properties and the possibility of activating
and deactivating elements and materials during the analysis.
Each construction
step has a time associated to it. In such way it allows for the calculation
of all material ages that constitute the model.
Bridge model wizard
Suspension bridge:
- Concrete section.
- Steel section.
- Composite section.
- Optimization of the initial tension of cables.
Arch bridge:
- Entering the number of segments and the corresponding data, it generates
the entire bridge model for both 3D beam and solid elements.
- Top bridge floor.
- Intermedium bridge floor.
- Low bridge floor.
Cable Stayed bridge:
- Cable disposition possibilities.
- Several kinds of connection between bridge floor and mast.
- Optimization of the dimensions of the bridge.
- Unlimited number of towers, variable cross sections, vertical or inclined
with different cable arrangements.
LOADS
Moving load generator
Automatically generates the required loadsteps for one or more vehicles moving
throughout the bridge deck taking into account:
- Vehicle type: Rigid or flexible
(vehicle which adapts to the path -trains-).
- Number of vehicles crossing
the bridge simultaneously. The vehicles can be of different types (different
number of wheels, axis, weight, etc).
- Vertical and horizontal loads (starting
and breaking loads).
Data base of standard design codes vehicle loads (Caltrans,
AASHTO, High-speed trains, etc.) and possibility of defining any generic vehicle
with its corresponding load pattern.
Loads are automatically combined during
postprocessing using the smart combination tool of CivilFEM.
Surface loads
The program automatically generates the loads corresponding to all kinds
of surface loads that may act over the bridge deck (traffic, snow, etc) taking
into account:
- Vertical and horizontal loads (starting and breaking loads).
- The most unfavourable case scenario for these loads (loading
all the bridge deck or only a part of it).
Definition of an overload grid over the deck
Prestressed Loads (please refer to the Prestressed Concrete Module to more advanced features)
Introduction of pretensioned cables along the structure.
The program calculates an equivalent system of forces at each node of
the element crossed by the tendon.
3D Spline generation for tendons
User-defined loads
The user can create its own user loads and assign them to the bridge
model.
Loads combinations
The program performs the solution/analysis of all the loads applied on
the structure using the load generator as well as the user-defined loads. The
different types of loads are combined using the capabilities of CivilFEM combination
module that will look for the worst load case scenario according to meet
user-defined targets (maximum bending moments, minimum reaction, maximum displacements and
so on).
ANALYSIS AND RESULTS (POSTPROCESSOR)
Non linear analysis
Changes in the cross section geometry and time-dependent
properties due
to construction processes
Large Deflection Buckling of Concrete Beam Elements,
Non-linear redistribution analysis and Cracking and Yielding Phenomena
Creep
and Shrinkage.
Dynamic analysis
In addition to all CivilFEM dynamic analysis features, a transient
analysis can be automatically performed for the traffic loads. Possibility
of introducing the vehicle�s velocity while defining the moving loads.
Checking & Design
It is possible to check and design the bridge model according to codes
both for a solid model (using solid elements) and for a beam
model (using beam
elements).
- Serviceability Limit State : Checking of cracking according to
codes
- Ultimate Limit State: Checking and design of the bridge reinforcement
according to codes, taking into account all the loads applied over the structure.
Moment-Curvature Diagrams
CivilFEM allows the calculation of the real moment-curvature diagram
for a given section.
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The Mechanics of Rocking Structures subjected to Ground Motions
Historically, documented cases exist on how fortuitous rocking has aided the survival of seemingly unstable structures during large earthquakes. Researchers have attributed this to the lateral softening and energy dissipating properties of a stable rocking motion. More recently, rocking isolation has been favoured and applied for seismic retrofit project worldwide. The most notable example is the recent seismic retrofit project for the Lion's Gate Bridge in Vancouver, whereby essentially the holding down bolts for the structure were remove to increase its seismic capacity.
Scientist and engineers have since found that rocking in addition to having simple intuitive response in fact possess a range of complex behaviours, more akin to a chaotic nonlinear dynamic system. Subsequently, the confident prediction of the time dependent dynamic response of a rocking object remains unattainable and untested.
In light of this, this research project aims to further develop the underlying theoretical background of natural and newly emerging hybrid rocking mechanisms as it is applied to structures for seismic protection. Dynamic full scale testing will be conducted on a rocking structure and the experimental results subsequently used to verify research hypotheses.

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Elasto-Plastic and Damage Analysis of Plates and Shells
Publisher: Springer
Language: English
ISBN: 354079350X
Paperback: 208 pages
Data: Sep 2008
Format: PDF
Description: This book presents a finite element model for the elasto-plastic and damage analysis of thin and thick shells. Linear elastic, inelastic and softening behaviors caused by damage in structural shells, as well as large rotations are investigated. The textbook is addressed to graduate students and researchers in civil, mechanical and aerospace engineering as well material scientists and applied mechanicians.
The formulation presented here was developed primarily for large scale structural analyses. Special emphasis is therefore placed in computational efficiency. Despite ever increasing capabilities of nowadays computers, small scale constitutive models are hardly ever applicable to analysis of large structures. This book provides a constitutive model which allows for accurate representation of the non-linear shell behavior up to failure, while offering high efficiency and applicability to large scale structural analyses. This is achieved by representing the elasto-plastic behavior by means of the non-layered approach, with an updated Lagrangian method used to describe the geometric non-linearities. For the treatment of material non-linearities an Iliushin’s yield function expressed in terms of stress resultants is adopted, with isotropic and kinematic hardening rules. Damage effects modeled through the evolution of porosity are incorporated into the yield function, giving a generalized and convenient yield surface expressed in terms of the stress resultants.
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Filters and Filtration Handbook, Fifth Edition
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Language: English
ISBN: 1856174646
Paperback: 520 pages
Data: Jun 2008
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Description: Filters are used in many industries, especially the water,sewage,oil, gas, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. This new edition of a well-established title retains the aim of being a practical account of filtration equipment and its applications. The previous edition is badly out of date, and Ken Sutherland has completely revised and re-written it, changing emphasis and content wherever necessary. It remains an essential book for the engineer working in a plant situation, who requires guidance and information on what is available and whether it is suitable for the job in hand.
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Advanced Analysis and Design of Steel Frames
Publisher: Wiley
Language: English
ISBN: 0470030615
Paperback: 384 pages
Data: Jun 2007
Format: PDF
Description: Steel frames are used in many commercial high-rise buildings, as well as industrial structures, such as ore mines and oilrigs. Enabling construction of ever lighter and safer structures, steel frames have become an important topic for engineers.
This book, split into two parts covering advanced analysis and advanced design of steel frames, guides the reader from a broad array of frame elements through to advanced design methods such as deterministic, reliability, and system reliability design approaches. This book connects reliability evaluation of structural systems to advanced analysis of steel frames, and ensures that the steel frame design described is founded on system reliability.
Important features of the this book include:
* fundamental equations governing the elastic and elasto-plastic equilibrium of beam, sheer-beam, column, joint-panel, and brace elements for steel frames;
* analysis of elastic buckling, elasto-plastic capacity and earthquake-excited behaviour of steel frames;
* background knowledge of more precise analysis and safer design of steel frames against gravity and wind, as well as key discussions on seismic analysis.
* theoretical treatments, followed by numerous examples and applications;
* a review of the evolution of structural design approaches, and reliability-based advanced analysis, followed by the methods and procedures for how to establish practical design formula.
Advanced Design and Analysis of Steel Frames provides students, researchers, and engineers with an integrated examination of this core civil and structural engineering topic. The logical treatment of both advanced analysis followed by advanced design makes this an invaluable reference tool, comprising of reviews, methods, procedures, examples, and applications of steel frames in one complete volume.
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The principal purposes for preliminary design of any structure is: (1) To obtain quantities of materials for making estimates of cost. (2) Obtain a clear picture of the structural action, (3) Establish the dimensions of the structure, and, (4) Use the preliminary design as a check on the final design.
It is not expected that these preliminary design calculations be precise, but rather they should be within an accepted tolerance. The worst way to start a design is to immediately set up a finite element analysis. Any new type of structure requires an extended lead time to obtain a thorough understanding of the structural action.
The discussion of preliminary analysis here, has been restricted to principals rather than to presentation of calculations. Given these principals, the engineer should be able to set up his own calculations. Do not try to design shells without a thorough study of the relevant sections of the current American Concrete Association regulations. There are differences from the normal structures.
Thickness of shells
The thickness of the slab elements are normally governed by the number of layers of reinforcing bars. For shells of double curvature, there are usually only two layers so the minimum thickness could be:
Two 3/8 in. bars, two 1/2 in. of cover equals 1.75 inches.
However a little tolerance should be added. For a barrel shell or a folded plate:
Two 1/2 in. bars, one 3/4 in. bar, two 1/2 in. of cover equals 2.75 in.
Of course, the concrete stresses should be checked, but they seldom control. Do not think that a shell will be stronger if it is thicker than required.
For a description of the structural elements of the shells discussed here, the reader should first study the presentations in Mark Ketchum's Types and Forms of Shell Structures
Preliminary Design for Types of Shells
Barrel Shells
Folded Plates
Umbrella Shells
Four Gabled Hypars
Domes of Revolution
Translation Shells
First find the longitudinal and shear (diagonal tension) reinforcing required for a typical interior element of the structure.
1. A barrel shells acts as a beam in the long direction and as an arch in the curved area. The arch is supported by internal shears. Approximate values for the bending moments in the arch are summarized in the following sketch.
2. The area of reinforcing is obtained by estimating the effective depth of the beam element, from the center of reinforcing to the center of compression. The force in the reinforcing is equal to the bending moment divided by the effective depth. It may require several approximations to get a fair value. The area of reinforcing is, of course, the force divided by the allowable stress.
3. The tension in the diagonal direction is determined first by equating the longitudinal force to the shear forces.
4. The sum of the shearing forces equals the longitudinal forces. Let S equal the unit shear at the end of the beam. Then: S times the width of the shell times the length divided by 4 equals the longitudinal force.
If there are no other forces on an element at the neutral axis of the beam, then the diagonal tension equals the shear. From this information, a pattern of diagonal tension bars can be constructed.
5. The horizontal reaction of the arch elements of the shell must be contained by an rigid frame and a horizontal tie. Assume that this is simply a wide arch equal to half of the span. An approximation for the horizontal force would be equal to the load per foot on this arch times the arch span, squared divided by 8 and the rise. The thrust in the arch can be determined from this and the vertical reaction.
6. The edge spans of the shell should be supported by intermediate columns. The stiffness of a barrel shell at the outside edges is simply not stiff or strong enough to carry the required loads. The shell reinforcing at the edge members acts more like a typical arch and should be reinforced with two layers of bars.
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The design of folded plate roof structures follows the design of barrel shells, but is much simpler because the elements are all essentially beams.
1. Support the folded plate at its longitudinal edges by frequent columns as was suggested for barrel shells.
2. Analyse and design the slab element as a continuous beam on fixed supports, including the first spans, normally a simple support. If it is haunched, then as a continuous haunched beam. 3. Design a typical longitudinal interior element as a beam by the usual methods.
4. Support the ends of the folded plates by rigid frames. In this case the frames are loaded by the shear forces from the slab element and are in the plane of the frame members.
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Following is a sketch of a typical inverted umbrella hypar. The principal elements are:
The membrane equation for a hypar gives the direct stresses in the shell:
Shear = Tension = wab/2f, These loads are transfered directly to the supporting ribs through shear, and are used to design the ribs. The internal ribs are in compression and the external ribs are in tension. In both cases, the direct stress varies from zero at the edges to maximum at the center.
If the external ribs are placed above the shell then the edge member will be prestressed in positive moment and the edge of the shell will tend to deflect upward which is most desirable. It is also desirable to design this member for the additional weight of the edge member. The deflection at the end of the rib is critical.
The central column should be designed for some unbalanced load. The connection to the shell defies analysis, but tests by the Portland Cement Association have proved the strength of these types of joints. Be sure to include adequate reinforcing for any contingency.
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The design of this structure follows, with exceptions, the design of the umbrella hypar. Please refer to the previous example. The sketch shows the essential elements:
The top ridge member is in compression and may require additional area above that of the shell. This is a long compression member and is free to deflect downward with the possibility of ultimate buckling, (Which has happened.) It is, therefore, advisable to camber this member upward to offset this tendency.
The slanting side ribs are also in compression and to some extent in bending, and sould be designed for some of the weight of the rib, say one quarter for a start.
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DOMES OF REVOLUTION
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The translation shell is simply a square dome as shown by the sketch. The shape is generated by a curve moving along another curve. If the curves are circles, then every vertical section is the same. The dome is usually supported by arches. There are three principal design areas: منبع :http://ketchum.org/
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where w = unit load, a and b = the dimensions of the individual panel, and f is the vertical height of the panel.
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