M. Messaad, Messoud Bourezane, Mohamed Latrache, A. Berrabah, Djamel Ouzendja
{"title":"Three-dimensional seismic analysis of concrete gravity dams considering foundation flexibility","authors":"M. Messaad, Messoud Bourezane, Mohamed Latrache, A. Berrabah, Djamel Ouzendja","doi":"10.2478/mme-2021-0012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mme-2021-0012","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Concrete dams are considered as complex construction systems that play a major role in the context of both economic and strategic utilities. Taking into account reservoir and foundation presence in modeling the dam-reservoir-foundation interaction phenomenon leads to a more realistic evaluation of the total system behavior. The article discusses the dynamic behavior of dam-reservoir-foundation system under seismic loading using Ansys finite element code. Oued Fodda concrete dam, situated at Chlef, in North-West of Algeria, was chosen as a case study. Parametric study was also performed for different ratios between foundation Young's modulus and dam Young's modulus Ef /Ed (which varies from 0.5 to 4). Added mass approach was used to model the fluid reservoir. The obtained results indicate that when dam Young's modulus and foundation Young's modulus are equal, the foundation soil leads to less displacements in the dam body and decreases the principal stresses as well as shear stresses.","PeriodicalId":53557,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering","volume":"25 1","pages":"88 - 98"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46045478","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of passive coupling on seismic interaction optimization of adjacent structures","authors":"Khadidja Reteri, A. Megnounif","doi":"10.2478/mme-2021-0014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mme-2021-0014","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract During the past few years, several studies have been conducted in various fields of civil engineering in order to design structures that can withstand the forces and deformations that might occur during seismic events. However, more recently, building adjacent structures close to each other and more resistant to earthquakes, provided with coupling systems, has been an issue of major concern. The effects of some parameters, such as the characteristics of adjacent structures and those of the coupling system, on the choice of the separation distance, were investigated using a program that was developed using MATLAB. This article aims to present a study that is intended to determine the parameters characterizing the coupling system. Moreover, the influence of rigidity of the structure was also examined. For this, three examples were investigated: a flexible structure, a rigid structure, and a very rigid structure. The results obtained from the numerical study made it possible to show that knowing the characteristics, number, and arrangements of the coupling systems can be used to find the minimum separation distance between two adjacent buildings.","PeriodicalId":53557,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering","volume":"25 1","pages":"99 - 110"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43000118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The use of FEM to evaluate the influence of logarithmic correction parameters of roller generators on the axle box bearing life","authors":"Agniezka Chudzik, B. Warda","doi":"10.2478/mme-2021-0008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mme-2021-0008","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract In the roller-raceway contacts of the radial cylindrical roller bearing used in the axle boxes of a railway bogie, pressure accumulation may occur, reducing the fatigue life. This accumulation can be eliminated by applying logarithmic correction of generators and in particular varieties of the modified logarithmic correction. The correction parameters should be adapted to the operating conditions of the bearing. This article presents a comparison of the predicted fatigue life of an axle box bearing on correctly selected correction parameters with bearing life, in which correction of roller generators was used, typical for cylindrical roller bearings of general application. The finite element method was used to determine the subsurface stress distributions necessary to calculate the fatigue life.","PeriodicalId":53557,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering","volume":"10 5","pages":"53 - 61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41314221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experimental and finite element analysis of slope stability treated by lime milk (case of El Amir Abdelkader embankment)","authors":"Zeyneb Belabbaci, A. Berrabah, D. Bouri","doi":"10.2478/mme-2021-0011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mme-2021-0011","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This paper presents an experimental stabilization approach of the landslide that threatens a slope located near the city of El Amir Abdelkader, Ain Temouchent, Algeria. Stabilization is assured by the addition of lime milk, and then a numerical validation of the results with respect to the safety coefficient before and after treatment was performed by “Plaxis” software. Experimental results show that the stabilization by lime milk improves compaction parameters, swelling and shear strength, particularly the cohesion and friction angle, the latter permitting appreciation of the sliding surface on which it is necessary to base the calculation of the safety coefficient before and after treatment. Numerical results indicate that the factor of safety increases with the improvement of the mechanical characteristics c and ϕ, which are improved by increasing lime milk percentage. The numerical validation using “Plaxis” finite element code gives results that are in perfect agreement with the experimental ones, indicating that this software is a good tool for slope stability study.","PeriodicalId":53557,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering","volume":"25 1","pages":"77 - 83"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41537857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ansys code applied to investigate the dynamics of composite sandwich beams","authors":"A. Chudzik","doi":"10.2478/mme-2021-0009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mme-2021-0009","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract A numerical analysis of the effect of temperature on the dynamics of the sandwich beam model with a viscoelastic core is presented. The beam under analysis was described with a standard rheological model. This solution allows one to study the effect of temperature on material strength properties. Calculations were performed with the Finite Element Method in the ANSYS software. The analysis of the results of the numerical calculations showed a significant influence of temperature on the strength properties of the model under test. The analysis confirmed damping properties of viscoelastic materials.","PeriodicalId":53557,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering","volume":"25 1","pages":"62 - 71"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46377498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wahiba Moussi, A. Berrabah, A. Bekkouche, Mohamed Belharizi
{"title":"Transient response of “Brezina concrete arch dam”–“Reservoir water”–“Rock foundation” system","authors":"Wahiba Moussi, A. Berrabah, A. Bekkouche, Mohamed Belharizi","doi":"10.2478/mme-2021-0015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mme-2021-0015","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract In this paper, transient responses of the Brezina concrete arch dam, located in the west of Algeria, are determined using the finite elements commercial package, Ansys. A 3D model has been created to study the rock–fluid–structure interaction phenomenon. The foundation rock is modeled as a mass rock using solid finite elements, and the reservoir water is modeled using fluid finite element for the 3D model; the length and width of the foundation rock and water reservoir, along the global X and Y axes, are taken to be 150 m and 300 m, respectively, while its depth (or height), along the Z direction, is taken to be 100 m (the total height of the model is thus 160 m considering that the reservoir water height is taken to be 50 m). Coupling equations available in the Ansys code library are used to represent the dam–water and dam–foundation interfaces. It is found that the role of the reservoir water is mixed. In some cases, its presence is like a damper, which means it decreases the range of displacement or stresses, whereas in other cases, it increases or has a negligible effect on these quantities. A notable finding is the magnitude of the calculated stresses, which stands at a very low level, either with or without water. An in-depth review of the literature reveals that the study carried out in this research encompasses several elements of originality, as only very few similar works have been undertaken.","PeriodicalId":53557,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering","volume":"25 1","pages":"111 - 120"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43912244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hanane Serhane, K. Bendine, F. B. Boukhoulda, A. Lousdad
{"title":"Numerical analysis based on finite element method of active vibration control of a sandwich plate using piezoelectric patches","authors":"Hanane Serhane, K. Bendine, F. B. Boukhoulda, A. Lousdad","doi":"10.2478/mme-2020-0005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mme-2020-0005","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract An active method of vibration control of a smart sandwich plate (SSP) using discrete piezoelectric patches is investigated. In order to actively control the SSP vibration, the plate is equipped with three piezoelectric patches that act as actuators. Based on the classical plate theory, a finite element model with the contributions of piezoelectric sensor and actuator patches on the mass and stiffness of the sandwich plate was developed to derive the state space equation. LQR control algorithm is used in order to actively control the SSP vibration. The accuracy of the present model is tested in transient and harmonic loads. The applied piezoelectric actuator provides a damping effect on the SSP vibration. The amplitudes of vibrations and the damping time were significantly reduced when the control is ON.","PeriodicalId":53557,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering","volume":"24 1","pages":"7 - 16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46402654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Self-Maintenance Orbits Using The perturbations Due to Air Drag and Due to Earth's Oblateness","authors":"M. R. Amin","doi":"10.2478/mme-2020-0002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mme-2020-0002","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The focus of this paper is the design of a self-maintenance orbit using two natural forces against each other. The effect of perturbations due to Earth's oblateness up to the third order on both the semi-major axis and eccentricity for a low Earth orbit satellite together with the perturbation due to air drag on the same orbital parameters were used, in order to create self-maintenance orbits. Numerical results were simulated for a low earth orbit satellite, which substantiates the applicability of the results.","PeriodicalId":53557,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering","volume":"24 1","pages":"56 - 60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48222302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Energy analysis of a real suction-pressure unit","authors":"A. Myszkowski, R. Staniek, Michał Zielinski","doi":"10.2478/mme-2020-0001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mme-2020-0001","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The article presents an energy analysis of a real suction-pressure unit of a high-efficiency radial piston pump. This pump can be used in small hydropower plants, where, together with a variable displacement hydraulic motor, it would form a hydrostatic transmission. The main advantage of this solution is the possibility of a stepless, automatic change of gear ratio during its operation, which allows an increase of the efficiency of power generation in a hydropower plant. Mathematical models of friction and resistance of flow through self-acting and geometrical deformations of chambers and piston under stress field are presented. In addition, mass, volume, and energy balance calculations were computed for the ideal unit and pressure losses were determined. Derived indicator diagrams for each chamber of the ideal suction-pressure unit served to analyze the technical work of occurring processes. The paper also presents the formulation of total efficiency of the unit. Lastly, the experimental procedure is presented, according to which it is possible to register the most important parameters of the proposed model.","PeriodicalId":53557,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering","volume":"24 1","pages":"26 - 35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43227457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experimental Determination of the Surface Geometrical Structure Parameters and Tool Wear During Turning the Polymer Concrete","authors":"N. Kepczak, R. Rosik","doi":"10.2478/mme-2020-0007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mme-2020-0007","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The paper presents the results of experimental determination of the Surface Geometrical Structure (SGS) parameters and tool wear during turning the polymer concrete. Until now, all literature reports have shown that the smoothness and roughness of the mineral cast surface was obtained directly from the mold. However, new applications of polymer concrete, even for some parts of the machine tools, forced the producers to carry out machining, which would improve the parameters of the surface layer. The topic of machining ceramic-based composite materials is a new chapter in the field of machining, which has not been sufficiently researched so far. The article describes the process of experimental determination of dependence of surface layer and tools wear parameters from cutting parameters during longitudinal turning of polymer concrete. The turning was carried out using plates made of a cubic boron nitride (CBN). After machining, the surface roughness and the maximum width of the flank wear were measured. On this basis, the mathematical model of the surface layer and tools wear parameters versus cutting parameters were defined. The authors also attempted to explain the phenomena occurring in the machining zone using variable cutting parameters. Microscopic pictures of CBN plates after machining were also performed. After the study, the final conclusions about the machining of mineral cast material were formulated.","PeriodicalId":53557,"journal":{"name":"Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering","volume":"24 1","pages":"1 - 6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49296132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}