CMES-Vol. 113, No. 3, 2017

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A Dimension-Reduction Interval Analysis Method for Uncertain Problems
J.C. Tang¹, C.M. Fu^1,2
CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.113, No.3, pp. 239-259, 2017, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2017.113.249
Abstract In this paper, an efficient interval analysis method called dimension-reduction interval analysis (DRIA) method is proposed to calculate the bounds of response functions with interval variables, which provides a kind of solution method for uncertainty analysis problems of complex structures and systems. First, multi-dimensional function is transformed into multiple one-dimensional functions by extending dimension reduction method to the interval analysis problem. Second, all the one-dimensional functions are transformed to standard quadratic form by second order Taylor expansion method. As a result, the multi-dimensional function is approximately represented by the functions that each interval variable occurs once, and interval power arithmetic… More >

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Computer-Based Modelling of Network Functions for Linear Dynamic Circuits Using Modified Nodal Approach
Ali Bekir YILDIZ¹
CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.113, No.3, pp. 261-274, 2017, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2017.113.273
Abstract In this paper, a computer-based systematic and efficient formulation method is presented for obtaining the network functions of linear or linearized time-invariant dynamic circuits. The method employs the modified nodal approach to obtain the system equations. The technique is based on developing a matrix formulation for modelling network functions. By using both symbolic manipulation of algebraic expressions and numeric processes, the network functions are expressed with a matrix-based method. Application examples are given to illustrate the features of the method. More >

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Research on Instability Mechanism and Type of Ore Pillar based on the Fold Catastrophe Theory
Zhengzheng Cao¹, Feng Du^2,3,4, Zhenhua Li², Qinting Wang¹, Ping Xu¹, Haixiao Lin¹
CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.113, No.3, pp. 275-293, 2017, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2017.113.287
Abstract The stability of ore pillar in mine is essential for the safe and efficient mining. Based on the energy evolvement rule in ore pillar and roadway roof system, the roadway roof and ore pillar are treated as energy release body and energy dissipation body, respectively. Therefore, the double-block mechanical model is established with energy dissipation body and energy release body, and the energy mechanism of ore pillar instability is obtained, based on the fold catastrophe mathematical theory. The research result indicates that the dynamic instability of ore pillar is a physical instability problem caused by the strain softening property of… More >

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Numerical investigation of penetration in Ceramic/Aluminum targets using Smoothed particle hydrodynamics method and presenting a modified analytical model
Ehsan Hedayati¹, Mohammad Vahedi²
CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.113, No.3, pp. 295-323, 2017, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2017.113.307
Abstract Radius of ceramic cone can largely contribute into final solution of analytic models of penetration into ceramic/metal targets. In the present research, a modified model based on radius of ceramic cone was presented for ceramic/aluminum targets. In order to investigate and evaluate accuracy of the presented analytic model, obtained results were compared against the results of the Florence’s analytic model and also against numerical modeling results. The phenomenon of impact onto ceramic/aluminum composites were modeled using smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) implemented utilizing ABAQUS Software. Results indicated that, with increasing initial velocity and ceramic thickness and decreasing support layer thickness, the… More >

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An adaptive load stepping algorithm for path-dependent problems based on estimated convergence rates
M.T.C. Araújo Fernandes¹, C.O. Cardoso², W.J. Mansur³
CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.113, No.3, pp. 325-342, 2017, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2017.113.341
Abstract A new adaptive (automatic) time stepping algorithm, called RCA (Rate of Convergence Algorithm) is presented. The new algorithm was applied in nonlinear finite element analysis of path-dependent problems. The step size is adjusted by monitoring the estimated convergence rate of the nonlinear iterative process. The RCA algorithm is relatively simple to implement, robust and its performance is comparable to, and in some cases better than, the automatic load incrementaion algorithm existent in commercial codes. Discussions about the convergence rate of nonlinear iterative processes, an estimation of the rate and a study of the parameters of the RCA algorithm are presented.… More >

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Axisymmetric Slow Motion of a Prolate Particle in a Circular Capillary with Slip Surfaces
Hong Y. Yeh, Huan J. Keh^{1, *}
CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.113, No.3, pp. 343-366, 2017, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2017.113.361
Abstract The problem of the steady migration of an axially symmetric prolate particle along its axis of revolution coinciding with the centerline of a circular capillary is investigated semi-analytically in the limit of low Reynolds number, where the viscous fluid may slip at the solid surfaces. A method of distribution of spherical singularities along the axis inside the particle is employed to establish the general solution of the fluid velocity satisfying the boundary conditions at the capillary wall and infinity. The slip condition at the particle surface is then satisfied by using a boundary collocation method to determine the unknown constants… More >

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Performance of Compact Radial Basis Functions in the Direct Interpolation Boundary Element Method for Solving Potential Problems
C. F. Loeffle¹, L. Zamprogno², W. J. Mansur³, A. Bulcão⁴
CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.113, No.3, pp. 367-387, 2017, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2017.113.387
Abstract This study evaluates the effectiveness of a new technique that transforms domain integrals into boundary integrals that is applicable to the boundary element method. Simulations were conducted in which two-dimensional surfaces were approximated by interpolation using radial basis functions with full and compact supports. Examples involving Poisson’s equation are presented using the boundary element method and the proposed technique with compact radial basis functions. The advantages and the disadvantages are examined through simulations. The effects of internal poles, the boundary mesh refinement and the value for the support of the radial basis functions on performance are assessed. More >

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