Fatigue damage estimation in non-linear systems using a combination of Monte Carlo simulation and the First Order Reliability Method

For non-linear systems the estimation of fatigue damage under stochastic loadings can be rather time-consuming. Usually Monte Carlo simulation (MCS) is applied, but the coefficient-of-variation (COV) can be large if only a small set of simulations can be done due to otherwise excessive CPU time. The reason is that the fatigue damage estimation is very sensitive to the largest values from the simulations. The paper suggests the additional use of the First Order Reliability Method (FORM) to get a better estimation of the tail in the distribution of the estimated fatigue damage and thereby reducing the COV. For a specific example dealing with stresses in a tendon in a tension leg platform the COV is thereby reduced by a factor of three.     

Dynamic behavior of scaled tubular K-joints subjected to impact loads

This paper examines the dynamic behavior of the tubular K-joints in offshore platforms by means of experimental and numerical studies. The structural response is studied through Falling Weight Impact Tester(FWIT) with three different falling heights. A non-direct similitude method is developed and applied to the scaled K-joint models. The experimental results, including final deformed shapes and impact force responses, are reported to be useful for further benchmark studies. The finite element models are then developed by commercial software LS-DYNA, where nonlinear material properties are considered based on the corresponding tensile tests. Good correspondence between the numerical and experimental results is achieved, and relevant sensitivity analyses of numerical results are carried out to verify the reliability of the numerical models. Finally, the influence of the strain-rate definition and the reliability of the similarity are discussed. In general, the impact response in the present study is significantly dependent on the definition of dynamic material characteristics. The results obtained from Cowper-Symonds model with constants derived from the dynamic tensile test yield a good estimation when compared with the experimental results. Besides, scaled models tend to obtain un-conservative prediction results, and the developed non-direct similitude method is appropriate for the application.     

高速船突发载荷的结构响应的近期研究

本文讨论有关于高速船对突发载荷的结构响应的近期研究，评述了世界各国对高速船的碰撞，搁浅，冲击，爆炸等突发载荷时结构的响应方面的研究进展和动态。文中对采用FRP复合材料或夹心析制造的高速船方面的研究作了特别的关注和研讨。     

调速装置的模拟负载系统

在工程中,调速装置所拖动的负载性质是多种多样的,为了研究和试验需要拖动榭以负载,而常规的模拟负载则满足不了要求。本文提出了一种能满足各种工况且能节省能耗的模拟负载系统及其动态参数的计算方法.     

桥梁极限承载力研究现状与发展

结合沪宁高速公路扩建改造工程中桥梁极限承载力的（破坏性）试验研究,对目前桥梁极限承载力研究的国内外现状进行了总结,归纳了模型试验、实桥试验和理论分析等方面的主要研究成果。在此基础上指出了当前桥梁极限承载力研究中存在的主要问题,并提出了该领域未来的研究方向。     

基于连续梁模型的内燃机曲轴载荷计算

以连续梁作为内燃机曲轴的计算模型，以克服简支梁模型由于简化而无法考虑一些较为重要的载荷的缺点，此模型可用于分析曲轴所受轴颈和轴承载荷，任意截面弯矩、扭矩以及这些载荷在一个工作循环中的变化情况。给出了对一种１６缸四冲程Ｖ型柴油机曲轴载荷的算例。     

耗散系数修正对波浪载荷预报的影响研究

在参考模型试验结果选取适当月池自由面耗散系数的基础上,对目标船进行波浪载荷预报。选取合理的月池自由面耗散系数,以准确模拟月池围壁压力;进而准确计算月池开孔对船体梁波浪载荷的影响,形成一套数值计算与模型试验相结合的带月池船体梁波浪载荷预报方法。研究成果为船舶波浪载荷预报提供参考。     

基于水动力—结构模型的VLGC强度和疲劳分析

超大型全冷式液化气船（VLGC）是国际上公认的设计及建造技术难度最大的船型之一,VLGC波浪载荷是船舶设计计算分析的重要载荷,准确的评估波浪载荷对船舶强度的设计非常重要。论文从DNV先进的水动力计算软件HydroD对VLGC船满载和压载工况下的波浪载荷进行了计算,得到了VLGC船相应工况下的运动响应和短期预报、长期预报值,并把计算出的波浪载荷传递到全船结构有限元结构模型中,加载分析得到了VLGC船的应力分布,对相应地方做了适当改进和加强,并对典型节点进行疲劳强度分析,得到了典型节点的疲劳寿命。对VLGC船整个波浪载荷传递到有限元模型的这一套流程做了分析和研究,也为进一步应用水动力方法计算其它船型的结构强度和疲劳寿命打下了良好的基础。     

混凝土偏压构件极限承载力的非线性理论分析计算

根据混凝土材料的非线性的应力－应变关系,采用非线怀分析计算的方法,对矩形、圆形截面的混凝土偏心受压构件的极限承载力做了理论分析与计算,建立了荷载偏心对构件承载力影响折减系数的计算方法。     

高速双体船斜浪中运动响应及连接桥波浪载荷预报

应用二维时域格林函数法对二维半定解问题进行了求解,应用发展的二维半理论和程序对WP60高速穿浪双体船在斜浪中的垂荡、纵摇、横摇和垂向加速度等运动响应及连接桥结构的波浪载荷进行预报,并把理论计算结果与模型试验结果及其它程序计算结果比较分析,初步验证了文中方法和程序在预报高速双体船运动及载荷性能中的适用性.