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Shake table testing of a tuned mass damper inerter (Tmdi)-equipped structure and nonlinear dynamic modeling under harmonic excitations
This paper presents preliminary experimental results from a novel shaking table testing campaign investigating the dynamic response of a two-degree-of-freedom (2DOF) physical specimen with a grounded inerter under harmonic base excitation and contributes a nonlinear dynamic model capturing the behavior of the test specimen. The latter consists of a primary mass connected to the ground through a high damping rubber isolator (HDRI) and a secondary mass connected to the primary mass through a second HDRI. Further, a flywheel-based rack-and-pinion inerter prototype device is used to connect the secondary mass to the ground. The resulting specimen resembles the tuned mass damper inerter (TMDI) configuration with grounded inerter analytically defined and numerically assessed by the authors in a number of previous publications. Physical specimens with three different inerter coefficients are tested on the shake table under sine-sweep excitation with three different amplitudes. Experimental frequency response functions (FRFs) are derived manifesting a softening nonlinear behavior of the specimens and enhanced vibration suppression with increased inerter coefficient. Further, a 2DOF parametric nonlinear model of the specimen is established accounting for non-ideal inerter device behavior and its potential to characterize experimental response time-histories, FRFs, and force-displacement relationships of the HDRIs and of the inerter is verified
Stochastic macromodeling for hierarchical uncertainty quantification of nonlinear electronic systems
A hierarchical stochastic macromodeling approach is proposed for the efficient variability analysis of complex nonlinear electronic systems. A combination of the Transfer Function Trajectory and Polynomial Chaos methods is used to generate stochastic macromodels. In order to reduce the computational complexity of the model generation when the number of stochastic variables increases, a hierarchical system decomposition is used. Pertinent numerical results validate the proposed methodology
Numerical Simulation of the Performance of a Twin Scroll Radial Turbine at Different Operating Conditions
Twin scroll radial turbines are increasingly used for turbocharging applications, to take advantage of the pulsating exhaust gases. In spite of its relevance in turbocharging techniques, scientific literature about CFD applied to twin scroll turbines is limited, especially in case of partial admission. In the present paper a CFD complete model of a twin scroll radial turbine is developed in order to give a contribution to literature in understanding the capabilities of current industrial CFD approaches applied to these difficult cases and to develop performance index that can be used for turbine design optimization purposes. The flow solution is obtained by means of ANSYS CFX \uae in a wide range of operating conditions in full and partial admission cases. The total-to-static efficiency and the mass flow parameter (MFP) have been calculated and compared with the experimental database in order to validate the numerical model. The purpose of the developed procedure is also to generate a database for twin scroll turbines useful for future applications. A comparison between performances obtained in different admission conditions was performed. In particular the analysis focused on the characterization of the flow at volute outlet/rotor inlet section. A flow distortion index at rotor inlet was introduced to correlate the turbine performance and the flow nonuniformities generated by the volute. Finally the influence of the backside cavity on the performance parameters is also discussed. The introduction of these new nonuniformity indices is proposed for volute design and optimization procedures
analysis of dynamic instabilities in bridges under wind action through a simple friction based mechanical model
Abstract In the field of stability of structures under nonconservative loads, the concept of follower force has long been debated by scientists due to the lack of actual experimental evidence. Bigoni and Noselli's work [2] aimed to investigate flutter and divergence instability phenomena through a purely mechanical model with Coulomb friction represents a praiseworthy attempt to shed light on this issue. A two-degree-of-freedom (DOF) system, conceived as a variant of the Ziegler column, was set up experimentally. The follower load was induced by a frictional force acting on a wheel mounted at the column end, so that the rolling friction vanishes and the sliding frictional force keeps always coaxial to the column, thus representing a tangential follower force. Along this research line, in this contribution a model is elaborated that stems from the analysis of an elastically supported rigid plate that represents the behaviour of a bridge deck suspended on springs and subjected to a wind-induced force. The wind force has been simulated by a Coulomb friction force acting on a wheel mounted on the plate aerodynamic centre, so that the sliding friction force keeps perpendicular to the plate axis throughout the system motion, thus representing a follower force. To properly reproduce the wind force, the friction force is applied to the wheel by a lever mechanism wherein one of the two lever arms involves the plate rotation via a particular circular guide. The corresponding equations of motion of the bridge deck are derived in a completely dimensionless form. Depending on the mechanical characteristics of the plate and the magnitude of the friction force, stability, flutter or divergence phenomena may occur. The occurrence of these phenomena is numerically investigated by integration of the equations of motion. The development of an experimental framework of the model to corroborate these intuitions is the object of an ongoing research
Key factors affecting the compressive strength of foamed concrete
This contribution aims to highlight, from an experimental point of view, the key factors affecting the compressive strength of foamed concrete. An experimental campaign has been conducted on a broad group of cubic specimens made of foamed concrete under compression tests at 28 days. In addition to the obvious influence of the density on the achievement of the compressive strength, other factors have been studied. In particular, three different curing conditions, three foaming agents with either synthetic or protein nature, two different cement types, and three water/cement ratios have been included in this experimental investigation. As a result of this experimental campaign, it has been found that the not only the density, but also the foaming agent and the water/cement ratio play a major role in the strength achievement of the foamed concrete. It is also demonstrated that the combination of the foaming agent with a particular water/cement ratio is a crucial parameter affecting the compressive strength of this material
Kaon physics with the KLOE detector
In this paper we discuss the recent finalized analyses by the KLOE experiment
at DANE: the CPT and Lorentz invariance test with entangled pairs, and the precision measurement of the branching fraction of
the decay . We also present the
status of an ongoing analysis aiming to precisely measure the mass
Informed assessment of structural health conditions of bridges based on free-vibration tests
consolidated procedure for the evaluation of current structural health con-ditions in bridges consists in the comparison between estimated modal features from in-situ tests and numerical values. This strategy allows making informed decisions for existing bridge structures to ensure structural safety or serviceability. Free vibration tests are common in bridges monitoring since they allow a quick and cost-effective determination of dynamic infor-mation about the structure, using a sparse network of few sensors and avoid long-lasting monitoring campaigns. Exploiting an identification method based on a tuned version of Vari-ational Mode Decomposition and an area-ratio based approach, modal parameters are deter-mined from free vibration tests. This technique is applied to the dynamic identification of cables in a stay-cabled bridge assumed as case study: the obtained results prove reliability of the adopted method as a useful tool for objective dynamic identification purposes, with focus on the structural health conditions of bridges
Hidden geometric correlations in real multiplex networks
Real networks often form interacting parts of larger and more complex
systems. Examples can be found in different domains, ranging from the Internet
to structural and functional brain networks. Here, we show that these multiplex
systems are not random combinations of single network layers. Instead, they are
organized in specific ways dictated by hidden geometric correlations between
the individual layers. We find that these correlations are strong in different
real multiplexes, and form a key framework for answering many important
questions. Specifically, we show that these geometric correlations facilitate:
(i) the definition and detection of multidimensional communities, which are
sets of nodes that are simultaneously similar in multiple layers; (ii) accurate
trans-layer link prediction, where connections in one layer can be predicted by
observing the hidden geometric space of another layer; and (iii) efficient
targeted navigation in the multilayer system using only local knowledge, which
outperforms navigation in the single layers only if the geometric correlations
are sufficiently strong. Our findings uncover fundamental organizing principles
behind real multiplexes and can have important applications in diverse domains.Comment: Supplementary Materials available at
http://www.nature.com/nphys/journal/v12/n11/extref/nphys3812-s1.pd
Strengthening of steel-reinforced concrete structural elements by externally bonded FRP sheets and evaluation of their load carrying capacity to face changed load service conditions
The paper has proposed a limit analysis procedure for a preliminary
design of RC elements strengthened by externally
bonded FRP sheets.
The procedure, based on a multi-yield-criteria limit analysis
approach, has led to a reliable prediction of peak loads and failure
modes of the analyzed elements (slabs) by simultaneously
considering the limit state of the constituent materials, so
resulting very useful in many applications of engineering
interest.
The attention has been focused on hospital applications in
which increment of service loads or realization of openings
can weaken some structural elements that have been strengthened
by FRP sheets
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