Hydroelastic analysis of oblique irregular waves with a pontoon-type VLFS edged with dual inclined perforated plates

The fluid-structure interaction of oblique irregular waves with a pontoon-type very large floating structure (VLFS) edged with dual horizontal/inclined perforated plates has been investigated in the context of the direct time domain modal expansion theory. For the hydroelastic analysis, the boundary element method (BEM) based on time domain Kelvin sources is implemented to establish water wave model including the viscous effect of the perforated plates through the Darcy’s law, and the finite element method (FEM) is adopted for solving the deflections of the VLFS modeled as an equivalent Mindlin thick plate. In order to enhance the computing efficiency, the interpolation-tabulation scheme is applied to assess rapidly and accurately the free-surface Green function and its partial derivatives in finite water depth, and the boundary integral equation of a half or quarter VLFS model is further established taking advantage of symmetry of flow field and structure. Also, the numerical solutions are validated against a series of experimental tests. In the comparison, the empirical relationship between the actual porosity and porous parameter is successfully applied. Numerical solutions and model tests are executed to determine the hydroelastic response characteristics of VLFS with an attached anti-motion device. This study examines the effects of porosity, submerged depth, inclined angle and gap distance of such dual perforated anti-motion plates on the hydroelastic response to provide information regarding the optimal design. The effects of oblique wave angle on the performance of anti-motion and hydroelastic behavior of VLFS are also emphatically examined.     

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.     

水中悬浮隧道交通荷载模拟方法研究

为研究水中悬浮隧道交通荷载的合理模拟方法以及交通荷载对隧道结构的影响,借鉴铁路、公路交通荷载的模拟方法,综合考虑车辆轮载、路面不平度、行车速度以及外部激励荷载等影响因素的共同作用,提出水中悬浮隧道交通荷载的模拟表达式。通过数值模拟计算,分析悬浮隧道交通荷载的变化特征,并研究不同交通荷载模拟方法对悬浮隧道结构振动位移响应的影响。结果表明:文章提出的交通荷载模拟方法计算结果符合移动振动荷载的波动性和周期性特征。在对结构振动位移响应影响方面,固定均布荷载相当于静载,移动集中荷载和移动振动荷载时的位移变化幅值相对固定均布荷载时的大且影响相似,但移动振动荷载时的振幅稍大,体现了交通荷载中动荷载部分对结构振动位移响应的影响,更适合用来模拟悬浮隧道中的交通荷载。     

基于地基回弹因素的盾构隧道管片上浮预测

针对软弱地层盾构隧道管片脱出盾尾后出现的上浮问题,分析盾构施工过程中管片上浮的诱因,得出软弱地层中管片的上浮主要是地层应力重分布产生的地基回弹力引起的。在此基础上建立隧道开挖动态模型,分析隧道上浮量变化规律以及地层特性对管片上浮量的影响规律,得出地层弹性模量和管片上浮量呈一定的指数关系,且弹性模量对管片上浮量的影响远大于地层黏聚力和内摩擦角。通过力平衡理论计算盾构开挖引起的地层回弹力、管片上浮量以及隧道上浮影响的地层高度范围,并通过对珠江狮子洋工程管片上浮量的计算与实测对比,证明该公式的合理性,为盾构隧道工程中考虑地基抗力引起的管片上浮量预测提供一种新的方法。     

立交线形动态拖动设计的关键技术

对立交线形动态拖动设计的几个关键技术进行论述.分析了缓和曲线计算精度,提出了动态拖动模式设计模型,以及约束满足条件下的非线性方程组的数值解算法.     

浮摆式波浪发电平台系泊系统设计

针对一台自行设计的浮摆式波浪发电平台的运动特点与采能方式,对其系泊系统进行设计。系泊型式为"平台—连接缆—浮筒—锚链—锚"的悬链线单点浮筒系泊。以试验海域海况参数为依据,计算系统载荷,并采用准静力分析法对系泊系统各构件进行选型设计。设计的连接缆为钢丝绳,浮筒为圆柱型钢制浮筒,锚链为二级有档锚链,作业锚为AC-14锚。经检验,设计的系统符合安全要求和平台稳定性需求。     

新型沙漏式FPSO的浮体外形参数对水动力性能的影响

为了解决传统船型和已有圆柱筒状FPSO的性能局限,论文提出了一种具有沙漏型浮式主体的新概念FPSO。根据所研发的新型沙漏式浮体模型,确定了能够反映浮体几何形状、FPSO基本功能和水动力性能的5个相互独立的外形参数。然后,采用基于频域势流理论的边界元数值模拟方法研究了新型沙漏式浮体在波浪中的运动响应,并且定性分析了不同浮体外形参数(下倾角、水线面半径等)对浮体水动力性能的影响,得到一些有意义的结论,以期能够为新型沙漏式FPSO的主浮体外形设计提供参考依据和准则。     

大型浮式结构物结构碰撞性能分析

碰撞事故是基于事故极限状态设计重点考虑的对象,在设计中越来越受到重视。文章以某大型浮式结构物为研究对象,总结分析ISO、API、HSE、DNV、ABS、BV、LR等标准及规范对碰撞场景的相关规定,提出碰撞分析场景及设计衡准;基于简化分析技术建立碰撞力学模型,利用动态非线性结构分析软件ABAQUS进行仿真分析,通过分析塑性应变、塑性变形、吸能、碰撞力及运动等,校核评估舷侧结构的耐撞性能;分析不同碰撞位置、撞击船型式等对碰撞性能的影响。研究表明:目标大型浮式结构物舷侧结构碰撞事故极限强度满足规范要求,首柱撞击相对比较危险,可作为计算分析控制工况。     

方沉箱浮游稳定特性

针对某港码头方沉箱,探讨了影响方沉箱浮游稳定特性各因素(定倾半径、质心到浮心的距离、定倾高度和沉箱吃水)随着沉箱密度和前舱加水高度的变化规律。结果表明:在前舱加水高度不变的情况下,方沉箱定倾半径和质心到浮心的距离随着沉箱密度增加而减小,定倾高度和沉箱吃水则相反;在沉箱密度不变的情况下,各因素随着沉箱密度的变化规律同前舱加水高度。前舱加水高度过高,会引起方沉箱的浮游由稳定平衡变为不稳定平衡,存在较大风险,而规范中并未有所体现,建议设计时加以考虑。同时在满足浮游稳定的前提下,尽量减少前舱加水高度从施工上来说是很有必要的。     

复杂海域条件下大跨悬索桥钢箱梁安装关键技术

浙江秀山大桥主桥为主跨926 m的双塔三跨连续钢箱梁悬索桥,全桥加劲梁共分89个安装节段,标准节段吊装重量212.6 t,最大吊装重量247.1 t.桥址处地理环境复杂、海洋环境恶劣,钢箱梁安装难度大.根据现场实际情况,钢箱梁中跨由跨中向桥塔方向对称吊装,两岸边跨由锚碇向桥塔方向对称吊装,先合龙中跨再合龙边跨.施工过程...