A Simplified Approach to Analysis of High—Rise Frame Tube Structures

Based on finite element method and finite strip method, a simplified approach was presented to analyze high-rise frame tube structures. The generalized strip element is introduced and then the generalized stiffness matrices for beam and column-line are derived by using the displacement functions that describe the nodal displace-ments and displacement transforms. Furthermore, the formulas for the generalized stiffness matrix of generalized strip element and load arrays corresponding to the displacement parameters were developed. It is shown through a series of numerical computation that the nodal angular displacements at the same floor in a generalized strip element are approximately identical. A comparison of the finite element method and the finite strip method shows that the simolified approach not only is accurate, but also reduces the number of basic unknown quantities.     

Stochastic Fatigue Life and Reliability Prediction Based on Residual Strength

A randomized approach is developed to solve a deterministic equation. The method uses random deterministic approach to achieve the fatigue life based on residual strength and S-N curve. We propose a oneto-one transformation method to deduce the distribution of fatigue life from the residual strength. The proposed method is simple and effective, and can be used for fatigue life prediction. An example is given to illustrate how the method works.     

Coupled Element Modeling Scheme for the Global Dynamic Analysis of Unbonded Flexible Risers

A coupled element modeling method is proposed for global dynamic analyses of unbonded flexible risers.Owing to the multi-layer structure of unbonded flexible risers, the global-dynamic-analysis method applied to the steel rigid risers is insufficient for flexible risers. The main challenges lie in the enormous difference between the anti-tension and anti-binding capacity of unbonded flexible risers which results in serious ill-conditional calculation in global dynamic analysis. In order to solve this problem, the coupled element modeling approach was proposed in this study. A time domain fatigue analysis was applied to illustrate the necessity of the proposed approach.A dynamic benchmark case is used to demonstrate the accuracy of the coupled element method respectively.Subsequently the validated coupling element method is employed to conduct the global dynamic analyses for a free hanging flexible riser. The results demonstrate that the proposed approach can give the accurate global dynamic response under the guidance of the fatigue failure mode for unbonded flexible riser. The parametric influence analyses also provide a practical and effective way for predicting the global dynamic response.     

3D Surface Editing Based on Level-Sets

A novel method which integrates the topological flexibility of the level-set approach and the simplicity of point-sampled surfaces is proposed. The grid structure resulted from the level-set approach not only offers a wide range of powerful surface editing techniques for the point set surface editing, but also facilitates the topological change with ease. With the aid of point-based resampling, the method updates the surface shape of the point-based geometry quickly without worrying about point connectivity at all. The point set surface can also change its topology properly whenever a collision with other parts of itself is detected. The experiment demonstrates their effectiveness on several scanned objects and scan-converted models. Four examples of surface editing operations： smoothing, tapering, deforming, and Boolean operations, are presented.     

Asymptotic calculation of wave period statistics in non-Gaussian mixed sea

This article concerns the calculation of the wave period probability densities in non-Gaussian mixed sea states.The calculations are carried out by incorporating a second order nonlinear wave model into an asymptotic analysis method which is a novel approach to the calculation of wave period probability densities.Since all of the calculations are performed in the probability domain,the approach avoids long time-domain simulations.The accuracy and efficiency of the asymptotic analysis method for calculating the wave period probability densities are validated by comparing the results predicted using the method with those predicted by using the Monte-Carlo simulation(MCS) method.     

Reliability Analysis of Excavator Rectifier Feedback System with Multi-State Components Based on Belief Universal Generating Function Method

In view of the complexity and uncertainty of system, both the state performances and state probabilities of multi-state components can be expressed by interval numbers. The belief function theory is used to characterize the uncertainty caused by various factors. A modified Markov model is proposed to obtain the state probabilities of components at any given moment and subsequently the mass function is used to represent the precise belief degree of state probabilities. Based on the primary studies of universal generating function(UGF)method, a belief UGF(BUGF) method is utilized to analyze the reliability and the uncertainty of excavator rectifier feedback system. This paper provides an available method to evaluate the reliability of multi-state systems(MSSs) with interval state performances and state probabilities, and also avoid the interval expansion problem.     

Wave Number Method for Three-Dimensional Steady-State Acoustic Problems

Based on the indirect Trefftz approach, a wave number method (WNM) is proposed to deal with three-dimensional steady-state acoustic problems. In the WNM, the dynamic pressure response variable is approximated by a set of wave functions, which exactly satisfy the Helmholtz equation. The set of wave functions comprise the exact solutions of the homogeneous part of the governing equations and some particular solution functions. The unknown coefficients of the wave functions can be obtained by enforcing the pressure approximation to satisfy the boundary conditions. Compared with the boundary element method (BEM), the WNM have a smaller system matrix, and is applicable to the radiation problems since the wave functions are independent of the domain size. A 3D acoustic cavity is exemplified to show the properties of the method. The results show that the wave number method is more efficient than the BEM, and it is fairly accurate.     

An Interval Algorithm of Maintenance Windows Under Uncertain Parameters

For improving the method of finding maintenance windows under uncertain parameters, an algorithm of maintenance window under uncertainties is presented using interval analysis and sensitivity analysis. Age replacement model is selected to demonstrate how to use this new algorithm. Considered the uncertainties, the optimal maintenance interval of preventive maintenance is not only a single value, but a possible range. The requirement from maintenance engineers is also considered, the maintenance window is made as a symmetrical interval format, like(100 ± 10) day. Comparing with the methods using in the literatures, the new algorithm is without requirement of distribution assumption of uncertain parameter values and computer simulation.     

Model for evaluating the ecological health of municipal solid waste treatment system

Ecological municipal solid waste （MSW） treatment systems are complex systems engineering concerning with multiple objectives and hierarchical levels. By combining an extension method with fuzzy logic theory, this paper investigated key technologies required by the comprehensive evaluation of ecological health. The method includes the construction of an evaluation system, quantification of evaluation indices, development of a matter-element model, development of an extension evaluation method, and assignment of a blended weight that combines subjectively and objectively estimated weights. This approach was used to develop a compre- hensive model for evaluating the ecological health of an ecological treatment system for MSW. The model was then applied to a case study, and the results demonstrated that the model is a reasonable and effective.     

Limit analysis for reinforced concrete rectangular members under bending,shear and torsion

The ultimate strength of reinforced concrete （RC） rectangular members subjected to combined bending, shear and torsion is obtained from the limit analysis proposed in the present paper. Based on a warped failure surface determined by external loads, and a reasonable assumed stress distribution balancing external loads but not violating the yield condition, the bending-shear-torsion interaction can be derived from equilibrimn conditions. According to the definition of lower-bound theorem in limit analysis, the calculated ultimate loads will be carried safely by the structure. The present method is a simple approach to obtain carrying capacities for RC elements under complex external loads. After comparing with the test results, a good agreement has been observed. The present method can be extended to explain the failure mechanism of RC members subjected to axial loads, and it is possible to develop a simple unified theory of RC members for engineering.     

板材成形模拟中模具曲面的描述和光顺

为解决在有限元中曲线、曲面的描述和光顺问题，提出一种适合有限元模拟的模具曲面修正方法．采用基于点的曲面表达方式描述模具曲面，利用原始型值点与修正后的型值点之间的误差描述光顺，并利用ABAQUS软件建立了相应的计算机模拟系统．模拟结果表明，该系统适用于采用有限元模拟模具曲面修正．     

多分辨率曲面

给出了基于向量空间的多分辨率分析和端点插值B样条小波理论的多分辨率曲面的表示及有关理论，提出了多分辨率曲面编辑的若干算法，在计算机上实现了所有算法，并附有实例。     

3个二次曲面沿平面截口的光滑拼接

为了扩大现有曲面拼接计算方法的应用范围，在不考虑二次控制曲面存在条件的情况下，将3个二次曲面沿平面接口的拼接曲面的存在性转化为求相应的齐次线性方程组非零解的存在性问题．给出了三次和四次拼接曲面存在的条件，即它们的线性方程组的系数矩阵的秩分别小于24和60，证明了五次拼接曲面一定存在，并且给出了拼接曲面的计算方法。     

圆锥面组合曲面的喷涂机器人喷枪轨迹优化

为解决圆锥面组合特征曲面喷枪轨迹优化时涂层均匀性较差的问题,根据圆锥面的几何特点,给出了 圆锥面上的喷枪轨迹生成方法.基于喷枪3D模型在圆锥面上的喷枪轨迹优化方法,讨论了圆锥面组合时面片交 界处的喷涂轨迹优化方法,建立优化目标函数,并优化了相关的喷枪参数.仿真结果表明:优化后的涂层厚度满 足涂层质量要求;与一般方法相比,其涂层厚度最大值、最小值与理想值间的误差分别降低0.4和1.0m;同向 面片组合时的涂层厚度最大值、最小值与理想值间的误差比反向时的误差分别降低0.8和1.4m.      

曲面的保凸插值细分算法

给出了曲面的保凸插值细分算法和分析，对于给定的凸多面体，算法构造一个凸的插值多面体顶点的曲面，其极限曲面是Ｃ^1的。此算法对控制点是非线性的。     

隐式曲面的保凸条件

给出了隐式代数曲面的保凸条件,此条件是由曲面的Bernstain-Bezier表达式的Bezier系数的关系式给出。特别对三次隐式代数曲线给出经简化、易于应用的保凸条件形式,数值例说明这些保凸条件在隐式曲面光滑逼近中能有效地控制曲面。     

曲面的保凸插值细分算法Ⅱ

给出了曲面的保凸插值细分算法和分析。此算法是对以前提出的曲面保凸插值细分算法的改进。对于给定的凸多面体，算法构造一个凸的插值多面体顶点的曲面，其极限曲面是C^1的。此算法对控制点是非线性的。该算法不仅适用于封闭曲面，也适用于开曲面。     

单行地图在曲面上的计数

单行地图为仅有两个点的点次为奇数的地图.本文主要目的是研究单行地图在一般曲面上的计数函数,并依据不同的参数建立相应的函数方程.     

水泥混凝土路面常见病害形成的原因及其处理方法

根据目前已建成通车的水泥混凝土路面使用情况,从路基填筑材料、路基施工方法、路面施工方法等方面分析水泥混凝土路面病害形成的原因及病害处理方法。     

基于仿真的共轭齿面接触域的数字计算新方法

介绍了共轭齿面的仿真原理，提出基于此原理的共轭齿面接触域求解新方法，给出求解步骤。实例计算表明，该方法具有简便易行、直接精确的优点。