33 research outputs found
On the performance of GPU accelerated q-LSKUM based meshfree solvers in Fortran, C++, Python, and Julia
This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the performance of GPU
accelerated meshfree CFD solvers for two-dimensional compressible flows in
Fortran, C++, Python, and Julia. The programming model CUDA is used to develop
the GPU codes. The meshfree solver is based on the least squares kinetic upwind
method with entropy variables (q-LSKUM). To assess the computational efficiency
of the GPU solvers and to compare their relative performance, benchmark
calculations are performed on seven levels of point distribution. To analyse
the difference in their run-times, the computationally intensive kernel is
profiled. Various performance metrics are investigated from the profiled data
to determine the cause of observed variation in run-times. To address some of
the performance related issues, various optimisation strategies are employed.
The optimised GPU codes are compared with the naive codes, and conclusions are
drawn from their performance.Comment: 42 pages, 3 figure
Fracture properties of GGBFS-blended fly ash geopolymer concrete cured in ambient temperature
Fracture characteristics are important part of concrete design against brittle failure. Recently, fly ash geopolymer binder is gaining significant interest as a greener alternative to traditional ordinary Portland cement (OPC). Hence it is important to understand the failure behaviour of fly ash based geopolymers for safe design of structures built with such materials. This paper presents the fracture properties of ambient-cured geopolymer concrete (GPC). Notched beam specimens of GPC mixtures based mainly on fly ash and a small percentage of ground granulated blast furnace slag were subjected to three-point bending test to evaluate fracture behaviour. The effect of mixture proportions on the fracture properties were compared with control as well as OPC concrete. The results show that fracture properties are influenced by the mixture compositions. Presence of additional water affected fracture properties adversely. Fracture energy is generally governed by tensile strength which correlates with compressive strength. Critical stress intensity factor varies with the variation of flexural strength. Geopolymer concrete specimens showed similar load–deflection behaviour as OPC concrete specimens. The ambient cured GPC showed relatively more ductility than the previously reported heat cured GPC, which is comparable to the OPC specimens. Fly ash based GPC achieved relatively higher fracture energy and similar values of KIC as compared to those of OPC concrete of similar compressive strength. Thus, fly ash based GPC designed for curing in ambient condition can achieve fracture properties comparable to those of normal OPC concrete
Fracture Mechanics Model for Analysis of Plain and Reinforced High-Performance Concrete Beams
In developing a one-dimensional analysis and design procedure for reinforced concrete structures, research is generally based on yield phenomena and the plastic flow of steel in tension and concrete in compression. The ability of concrete to resist tension is considered in the form of tension stiffening or is completely disregarded. This procedure does not account for the influence of structural size in changing the failure mode and the stress distribution across the uncracked or cracked ligament. The key factor affecting this stress distribution is found to be the strain-softening modulus. This paper presents an improved model that is based on the fundamental equilibrium equation for the progressive failure of plain concrete beams. The concrete stress-strain relationship in tension is derived by calculating the peak tensile stress, and softening modulus for different depths of beams on the basis of the fracture parameters obtained with the size effect law. Thus, the proposed model uses the peak tensile stress and the softening modulus, which vary depending on the size of the beam. To study the effect of the strength of high-performance concrete (HPC) on the concrete tensile stress-strain relationship, the experimental load-deflection plots of different-sized beams are compared with those obtained by using the proposed analytical model for eight different mixes made with locally available fly ash and slag. The model is also extended for lightly reinforced concrete beams,and the results are compared with those in the literature and are found to be in good agreement
Long term studies on FRP strengthened concrete specimens
465-472This paper presents the results of long term
studies on fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthened concrete cylinders and
reinforced concrete (RC) beams. The specimens strengthened with one and two
layers of carbon or glass fibers are tested for long term performance under
natural seasonal environmental conditions. The results of compression test on
cylinders and flexural test on RC beam exposed for duration of zero
(unexposed), one and two years have been reported. From the results it is
observed that the ultimate load carrying capacity of the RC specimens
strengthened with CFRP are more when compared with GFRP strengthened specimens
exposed to a period of one and two years. This study recommends that the
strengthening with CFRP will serve better in long term performance when
compared with GFRP