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A Study on the Flow Characteristics in Urban Stream Using 3-D Numerical Model (3차원 수치모형을 이용한 도시하천의 흐름특성에 관한 연구)

  • Yoon, Sun-Kwon;Kim, Jong-Suk;Moon, Young-Il;Lee, Il-Ju
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2007.05a
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    • pp.1287-1292
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    • 2007
  • Recently, the frequency of unexpecting heavy rains has been increased due to abnormal climate and extreme rainfall. There was a limit to analyze 1D or 2D stream flow that was applied simple momentum equation and fixed energy conservation. Therefore, hydrodynamics flow analysis in rivers has been needed 3D numerical analysis for correct stream flow interpretation. In this study, CFD model on FLOW-3D was applied to stream flow analysis, which solves three dimenson RANS(Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes Equation) control equation to find out physical behavior and the effect of hydraulic structures. Numerical simulation accomplished those results was compared by using turbulence models such as ${\kappa}-{\varepsilon}$, RNG ${\kappa}-{\varepsilon}$ and LES. Those numerical analysis results have been illustrated by the turbulence energy effects, velocity of flow distributions, water level pressure distributions and eddy flows around the piers at Jangwall bridge in urbarn stream.

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Numerical simulation of masonry shear panels with distinct element approach

  • Zhuge, Y.;Hunt, S.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.477-493
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    • 2003
  • Masonry is not a simple material, the influence of mortar joints as a plane of weakness is a significant feature and this makes the numerical modelling of masonry very difficult especially when dynamic (seismic) analysis is involved. In order to develop a simple numerical model for masonry under earthquake load, an analytical model based on Distinct Element Method (DEM) is being developed. At the first stage, the model is applied to simulate the in-plane shear behaviour of an unreinforced masonry wall with and without opening where the testing results are available for comparison. In DEM, a solid is represented as an assembly of discrete blocks. Joints are modelled as interface between distinct bodies. It is a dynamic process and specially designed to model the behaviour of discontinuities. The numerical solutions obtained from the distinct element analysis are validated by comparing the results with those obtained from existing experiments and finite element modelling.

A Development of the Numerical Huge Obstacle Model for the Korean Rollingstock Safety Regulations (국내 철도차량안전법 요구 압괴 성능의 대형장애물 수치모델 개발)

  • Cho, Hyun-Jik;Koo, Jeong-Seo;Lee, Jang-Wook;Park, Kyoung-Chang;Park, Geun-Soo
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 2009.05b
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    • pp.491-495
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    • 2009
  • This study aims to develope a numerical model of the huge obstacle defined in the Korean Rollingstock Safety Regulations. The shape and mechanical properties to be satisfied in the numerical model were based on the Regulations. Through a troublesome trial and error simulations, we developed the numerical model of the huge obstacle to satisfy physical properties of the specified guideline in the regulations. By applying the developed numerical obstacle, we carried out a crash simulation to evaluate vehicle crashworthiness.

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Numerical Analysis Research for Evaluating the Energy Efficiency of Electric Vehicles (전기자동차 에너지효율 평가를 위한 수치해석 연구)

  • Mingi Choi
    • Journal of ILASS-Korea
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    • v.29 no.1
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    • pp.1-6
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    • 2024
  • This paper is a numerical analysis study for evaluating the energy efficiency of electric vehicles. Currently, the methods for testing and evaluating the energy consumption efficiency of electric vehicles have limitations such as resources and time. Therefore, there is a need for research on developing models to predict the energy consumption efficiency of electric vehicles. In this study, a numerical analysis research is conducted to predict the energy efficiency of electric vehicles using a vehicle dynamics numerical analysis model. To validate the accuracy of the simulation model, it is compared the results of dynamometer tests with the simulation results and used the Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS) protocol to acquire internal data from the electric vehicle. It is ensured the reliability of the simulation model by comparing data such as motor speed, battery voltage, current, state of charge (SOC), regenerative braking power generation, and total driving distance of the test vehicle with dynamometer test data and simulation model results.

A numerical method for buckling analysis of built-up columns with stay plates

  • Djafour, M.;Megnounif, A.;Kerdal, D.;Belarbi, A.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.26 no.4
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    • pp.441-457
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    • 2007
  • A new numerical model based on the spline finite strip method is presented here for the analysis of buckling of built-up columns with and without end stay plates. The channels are modelled with spline finite strips while the connecting elements are represented by a 3D beam finite element, for which the stiffness matrix is modified in order to ensure complete compatibility with the strips. This numerical model has the advantage to give all possible failure modes of built-up columns for different boundary conditions. The end stay plates are also taken into account in this method. To validate the model a comparative study was carried out. First, a general procedure was chosen and adopted. For each numerical analysis, the lowest buckling loads and modes were calculated. The basic or "pure" buckling modes were identified and their critical loads were compared with solutions obtained using analytical methods and/or other numerical methods. The results showed that the proposed numerical model can be used in practice to study the elastic buckling of built-up columns. This model is considered accurate and efficient for the local buckling of short columns and global buckling for slender columns.

Structural behavior of partially encased composite columns under axial loads

  • Pereira, Margot F.;De Nardin, Silvana;El Debs, Ana L.H.C.
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.20 no.6
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    • pp.1305-1322
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    • 2016
  • This paper presents the results of experimental and numerical model analyses on partially encased composite columns under concentric loads. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the influence of replacing the conventional longitudinal and transverse steel bars by welded wire mesh on the structural behavior of these members under concentric loads. To achieve these goals experimental tests on four specimens of partially encased composite columns submitted to axial loading were performed and the results were promising in terms of replacing the traditional reinforcement by steel meshes. In addition, a numerical FE model was developed using the software DIANA$^{(R)}$ with FX+. The experimental results were used to validate the numerical model. Satisfactory agreement between experimental and numerical results was observed in both capacity and deformability of the composite columns. Despite of the simplifying assumptions of perfect bond between steel and concrete, the numerical model adequately represented the columns behavior. A finite element parametric study was performed and parameters including thickness of the steel profile and the concrete and steel strengths were evaluated. The parametrical study results found no significant changes in the partially encased columns behavior due to variations of the steel profile thickness or yield strength. However, significant changes in the post peak behavior were observed when using high strength concrete and these results suggest a change in the failure mode.

Numerical model for bolted T-stubs with two bolt rows

  • Daidie, Alain;Chakhari, Jamel;Zghal, Ali
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.343-361
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    • 2007
  • This article presents a numerical tool for dimensioning two-threaded fasteners connecting prismatic parts subjected to fatigue tension loads that are coplanar with the screw axis. A simplified numerical model is developed from unidirectional finite elements, modeling the connected parts and screws with bent elements and the elastic contact layer between the parts with springs. An algorithm updating the contact stiffness matrix, calculating forces and displacements at each node of the structure and thus normal stresses in the screws in both static and fatigue is further developed using C language. An experimental study is also conducted in parallel with the numerical approach to validate the developed model assumptions, the numerical model and the 3D finite element results. Since stiffness values for the compressive zones in the parts are analytically difficult to determine, a statistical software method is used, from which a tuning factor is derived for identifying these stiffness values. The method is also applied to set out the influence of each parameter on the fatigue behaviour of each screw. Finally, the developed model will be used to establish a new, sophisticated, fast and accurate tool for dimensioning bolted mechanical structures.

COMPARISON OF NUMERICAL METHODS FOR OPTION PRICING UNDER THE CGMY MODEL

  • Lee, Ahram;Lee, Younhee
    • Journal of the Chungcheong Mathematical Society
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    • v.29 no.3
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    • pp.503-508
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    • 2016
  • We propose a number of finite difference methods for the prices of a European option under the CGMY model. These numerical methods to solve a partial integro-differential equation (PIDE) are based on three time levels in order to avoid fixed point iterations arising from an integral operator. Numerical simulations are carried out to compare these methods with each other for pricing the European option under the CGMY model.

Numerical modeling of an orthotropic RC slab band system using the Barcelona model

  • Kossakowski, Pawel G.;Uzarska, Izabela
    • Advances in Computational Design
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    • v.4 no.3
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    • pp.211-221
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    • 2019
  • Numerical modeling of reinforced concrete structures is a difficult engineering problem, primarily because of the material inhomogeneity. The behaviour of a concrete element with reinforcement can be analyzed using, for example, the Barcelona model, which according to the literature, is one of the most suitable models for this purpose. This article compares the experimental data obtained for an orthotropic concrete slab band system with those predicted numerically using Concrete Damage Plasticity model. Abaqus package was used to perform the calculations.

The Behavior of Shallow Foundation under Eccentric Loads by Centrifuge Model Experiment (원심모형시험에 의한 편심하중을 받는 얕은기초의 거동)

  • Yoo, Nam-Jae;Lee, Myung-Woog;Park, Byung-Soo;Jeong, Gil-Soo
    • Journal of Industrial Technology
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    • v.22 no.A
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    • pp.229-240
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    • 2002
  • This paper is an experimental and numerical work of Investigating the bearing capacity of shallow foundation of rubble mound under eccentric loads. Parametric centrifuge model tests at the 50g level environments with the model footings in the form of strip footing were performed by changing the loading location of model footing, relative density and materials for ground foundation. For the model ground, crushed rock sampled from a rocky mountain was prepared with a grain size distribution of having an identical coefficient of uniformity to the field condition. Model ground was also prepared with relative densities of 50 % and 80 %. For loading condition, model tests with and without eccentric load were carned out to investigate the effect of eccentric loads and a numerical analysis with the commertially available software of FLAC was performed. For numerical estimation with FLAC, the hyperbolic model of a nonlinear elastic constitutive relationship was used to simulate the stress-stram constitutive relationship of model ground and a series of triaxial compression test were carried out to find the parameters for this model Test results were analyzed and compared with Meyerhof method (1963), effective area method based on the limit equilibrium method, and a numerical analysis with FLAC.

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