Integrated reliability and sizing optimization of a large composite structure

In this paper, we present the application of probabilistic design modeling and reliability-based design optimization (RBDO) methodology to the sizing optimization of a composite advanced submarine sail structure under parametric uncertainty. With the help of probabilistic sensitivity analysis, the influence of individual random variables on each structural failure mode is examined, and the critical modes are treated as probabilistic design constraints under consistent lower bounds on the corresponding reliability indices. Whereas the failure modes are evaluated for structural components in the solution of the RBDO problem, the overall system reliability is also evaluated as a post-optimization step. The results indicate that in comparison to a deterministic-optimum design, the structural mass of the probabilistic optimum design is slightly higher when consistent probabilistic constraints are imposed, and the overall structural stiffness is found to be more critical than individual component laminate ply thicknesses in meeting the specified design constraints. Moreover, the post-optimality analysis shows that the overall system failure probability of the probabilistic optimum design is more than 50% lower than that of the deterministic optimal design with less than 5% penalty in structural mass.     

Influence of the slice position on chloride migration tests for concrete in marine conditions

Chloride migration tests are used to measure the concrete capacity to inhibit chloride attack. Many researchers carry out this test in a slice of concrete extracted from the central part of cylindrical specimens, discarding about 75% of the concrete used to mold the specimens. This fact generated the question: would it be possible to extract more slices from a same specimen without losing the confidence in the results? The main purpose of this work is to answer this question. Moreover, another aim of this study was to show the difference of chloride penetration between finished faces and the formwork surfaces of concrete beams and slabs. The results indicated that it is possible to use more slices of a single specimen for a chloride migration test. Moreover, it was demonstrated that there is a significant difference of chloride penetration between the finished surface and the formwork surface of the specimens.     

A study of vibration and vibration control of ship structures

This paper examines the vibration characteristics and vibration control of complex ship structures. It is shown that input mobilities of a ship structure at engine supports, due to out-of-plane force or bending moment excitations, are governed by the flexural stiffness of the engine supports. The frequency averaged input mobilities of the ship structure, due to such excitations, can be represented by those of the corresponding infinite beam. The torsional moment input mobility at the engine support can be estimated from the torsional response of the engine bed section under direct excitation. It is found that the inclusion of ship hull and deck plates in the ship structure model has little effect on the frequency-averaged response of the ship structure. This study also shows that vibration propagation in complex ship structures at low frequencies can be attenuated by imposing irregularities to the ring frame locations in ships. Vibration responses of ship structures due to machinery excitations at higher frequencies can be controlled by structural modifications of the local supporting structures such as engine beds in ships.     

Water entry of a bow-flare ship section with roll angle

The two-dimensional water entry of a bow-flare ship section with constant roll angle, or heel angle, was studied by using a boundary element method. The fully nonlinear free surface conditions and exact body boundary conditions were satisfied. Nonviscous flow separation from the knuckles of the section or from the curved bottom could be simulated. The numerical calculations were compared with existing experimental results. First, the effects of roll angle were investigated and then the characteristics associated with large roll angles were examined in particular. The evolution of the free surfaces and the pressure distributions on the section surface are illustrated and the influence of nonviscous flow separation from the leeward section surface is discussed.     

起重船吊重跌落后的动静稳性分析

吊重跌落是起重船作业中可能遇到的严重事故.研究了吊重跌落这种极限载况对起重船舶浮态、静稳性及动稳性等性能的影响.首先建立冲击外力矩作用下船舶横摇运动数学模型,对不同旋转角度下吊重跌落后船舶横摇运动进行仿真.其次介绍BV规范和RINA规范对起重船作业过程中吊重跌落后的稳性衡准要求.最后以某实际起重船为例,分别计算两种典型载况下吊重跌落前后船舶的浮态变化和静稳性校核,实现了吊重跌落后该船的横摇运动仿真.计算结果可为该类工程船的合理设计与安全作业提供理论依据.     

中国海洋救助船主力船型——8000kW海洋救助船

文章介绍了中国海洋救助船及主力船型在设计中的优化组合,对海洋救助船船型,主尺度及设备选择有扼要描述,对该类船型的快速性有深入分析,可以作为今后同类船型的良好借鉴。     

中国海洋救助船主力船型——8000kW海洋救助船

文章介绍了中国海洋救助船及主力船型在设计中的优化组合,对海洋救助船船型,主尺度及设备选择有扼要描述,对该类船型的快速性有深入分析,可以作为今后同类船型的良好借鉴.     

基于混堆的集装箱堆场动态箱位分配研究

为了提高箱位分配的有效性及堆场空间利用率,在滚动式计划基础上,研究了进、出口箱混堆箱位分配问题.算法分两个阶段:首先应用整数规划方法平衡各箱区作业量;其次以此数量为约束条件,最小化集卡的行驶距离和同组进口箱所占箱区数量.实例表明动态箱位分配降低了箱区工作量的不平衡性和同组箱所占箱区数量,加速了船舶的装卸效率.     

钢管嵌岩桩施工工艺及控制要点

结合马鞭州30万t原油码头工程嵌岩灌注桩的施工实践,论述嵌岩灌注桩的施工技术及控制要点,总结施工经验,以期为后续类似工程提供借鉴.     

钢筋混凝土阴极保护阳极胶结材料研究综述

概述了钢筋混凝土阴极保护所使用阳极胶结材料的发展、组成、特点及适用范围,针对各自应用中存在的问题指出需要加以改进的方面,为研发新的性能优良的阳极胶结材料提供借鉴和指导。