Time-domain coupled dynamic simulation for SFT-mooring-train interaction in waves and earthquakes

In this study, Submerged Floating Tunnel (SFT)-mooring-train coupled dynamics is solved in the time domain to investigate their dynamic and hydro-elastic interactions under wave and earthquake excitations. The SFT is modeled by the rod-FE (finite element) theory, and it is connected to mooring lines through dummy-connection-mass and linear and rotational springs. A 3D rigid-multi-body dynamic model is developed for train dynamics that consists of seven rigid bodies. The tunnel-train interaction is taken into consideration based on the wheel-rail correspondence assumption and the simplified Kalker linear creep theory. The developed computer simulation program is validated through comparisons with commercial programs and published results when possible. In the case of earthquake-induced dynamics of the coupled system, the effects of soil conditions, tunnel length, mooring interval, seismic-wave propagation, and seaquake are investigated. The magnitudes of the SFT downward motions induced by the moving train are small compared with the motions induced by earthquakes. The earthquake causes transient SFT responses especially at their lowest wet natural frequencies while high-frequency motions are induced by seaquake effect. Structural damping and seismic propagation play an important role in dynamic responses. The interaction of the tunnel and moving train is also evaluated for various train speeds in terms of the derailment and offload factors and riding-comfort criterion. For the given SFT and train designs, the offload factor and riding-comfort criterion can slightly exceed their limits at certain earthquake conditions with the speed as high as 70 m/s, which can be adjusted by reducing train speed.     

Modelling,simulation and applications of longitudinal train dynamics

ABSTRACT

Significant developments in longitudinal train simulation and an overview of the approaches to train models and modelling vehicle force inputs are firstly presented. The most important modelling task, that of the wagon connection, consisting of energy absorption devices such as draft gears and buffers, draw gear stiffness, coupler slack and structural stiffness is then presented. Detailed attention is given to the modelling approaches for friction wedge damped and polymer draft gears. A significant issue in longitudinal train dynamics is the modelling and calculation of the input forces – the co-dimensional problem. The need to push traction performances higher has led to research and improvement in the accuracy of traction modelling which is discussed. A co-simulation method that combines longitudinal train simulation, locomotive traction control and locomotive vehicle dynamics is presented. The modelling of other forces, braking propulsion resistance, curve drag and grade forces are also discussed. As extensions to conventional longitudinal train dynamics, lateral forces and coupler impacts are examined in regards to interaction with wagon lateral and vertical dynamics. Various applications of longitudinal train dynamics are then presented. As an alternative to the tradition single wagon mass approach to longitudinal train dynamics, an example incorporating fully detailed wagon dynamics is presented for a crash analysis problem. Further applications of starting traction, air braking, distributed power, energy analysis and tippler operation are also presented.     

离岸式波浪能发电装置锚泊系统研究进展

基于国内外关于波浪能发电装置的锚泊系统研究现状,介绍了锚泊系统的组成,结构形式的分类以及相关的研究方法,并分析各自的优缺点,综合国内外关于波浪能发电装置的锚泊系统的实例,丰富了锚泊系统的设计基础知识,有利于掌握国内外关于波浪能发电装置的锚泊系统方面的最新研究动态,形成科学的系统的设计方案。     

压浪板与游艇航态及阻力性能关系的研究

安装压浪板会在游艇艉部形成局部高压区,产生附加水动升力从而改变游艇的航行姿态,并影响游艇的阻力性能。采用半理论半经验方法分析安装压浪板前后游艇的姿态及阻力变化,研究压浪板对游艇产生影响的作用机理以及二者之间的匹配关系;获得压浪板最佳尺寸及安装角度的计算方法。结合方艉尖舭型游艇实例,验证压浪板在工程应用中的价值。     

Variational principles in water-wave problems (wave radiation conditions and their variational treatment)

To discuss water-wave problems in unlimited waters, it is important to know what type of wave radiation condition should be placed on a virtual surface corresponding to infinity. For this kind of problem, the Sommerfeld radiation condition is well known. In this article, the condition is extended to treat a case with an incident wave. Furthermore, a more general wave radiation condition is introduced from a different point of view. The above-mentioned wave radiation conditions are introduced into the variational principles of the Kelvin, Hellinnger–Reissner, and Dirichlet type. The Dirichlet-type variational principles are then used in numerical calculations for bending waves in a bar, and the effectiveness of the wave radiation conditions and the variational principles is shown. The numerical results for one-dimensional water-wave problems are then given. As expected, the region required for the numerical solution is reduced drastically compared with that required by the Sommerfeld-type formulation. Furthermore, the amplitude of the diverging wave is obtained in the process of reaching the variational solution. Finally, two-dimensional water-wave problems are briefly discussed. Received: August 9, 2001 / Accepted: September 17, 2001     

MTMD to increase fatigue life for OWT jacket structures using Powell's method

The Powell's method was developed to determine the optimal stiffness and damping of multi-tuned mass dampers (MTMD) in offshore wind turbine (OWT) support structures under fatigue loads. Numerical examples indicated that the Powell's method results are always better than those using MTMD formulations. With the exception of the blade passing (3P) frequency, it was found in this work that a positive integer (n) multiple of the 3P frequency will also result in a large wind-induced vibration, which can be excited by the frequency of the first structural vertical rotation mode and will cause significant fatigue damage. The first translation mode TMD installed at the tower top is efficient to increase fatigue life at the tower and brace connections, but it cannot reduce fatigue damage at the column and brace connections below the platform. The second translation mode TMD can reduce fatigue damage resulting from large wave loads and thus increase the fatigue life of the braces and columns. The mode-3 TMD with a reduction in the 3(3P) vertical rotation can effectively increase the fatigue life of the braces and columns. Thus, the appropriate use of these TMDs can be effective for the fatigue problem of OWT support structures.     

基于连续-离散混合模型的船舶推进轴系纵向振动动力吸振分析

以直接传动形式的船舶推进轴系为研究对象,基于连续-离散混合模型,开展推进轴系纵向振动动力吸振设计分析。采用直接法和模态叠加法计算比较推进轴系在螺旋桨脉动推力下的频率响应,识别出第1阶模态是优势模态。结合Lagrange方程和模态展开定理推导出推进轴系连续-动力吸振器离散混合模型的动力学方程,采用动力调谐优化方法对动力吸振器进行优化设计,在优化状态下讨论动力吸振器的控制效果和参数影响规律。分析结果表明:动力吸振器安装位置应尽可能接近螺旋桨端,以减小动力吸振器动力参数值;第1阶共振线谱的减振效果与动力吸振器安装位置无关,仅取决于其质量比。     

浅海锆钛砂矿采选一体船“泰鑫1”设计研究

主要介绍了我国首艘浅海锆钛砂矿采选一体船的设计背景、主要技术参数和功能,并进一步重点论述了本船总体设计、采矿系统、选矿系统、总纵强度计算和高压岸电系统的设计思路和成果,以供今后开发类似船型的行业同仁借鉴。     

穿浪双体船兴波阻力研究

对穿浪双体船（WavePiereingCatamaran,简称WPC）兴波阻力理论计算方法进行了研究,在此基础上对一艘穿浪双体船模型的兴波阻力进行了理论计算,并将理论计算结果与模型试验结果、25°系列阻力图谱计算结果进行比较,探讨了片体修长系数、片体间距对WPC兴波阻力影响的规律。     

关于《钢质内河船舶建造规范》(2009)总纵强度问题的探讨

本文简要阐述了影响船舶总纵强度的主要因素,并对《钢质内河船舶建造规范》（2009）中将船舯剖面处的最小剖面模数表示成型深D的表达形式提出了自己的见解,并指出了总纵弯矩与中剖面最小剖面模数计算公式中的不协调。