Maxwell material model consists of the linear spring and viscous damper connected in series. In this verification example there is tested the time behaviour of this model. The Maxwell material model is loaded by constant force Fx. This force causes initial deformation thanks to the spring, the deformation is then growing in time due to the damper. The deformation is observed at time of loading (20 s) and at the end of the analysis (120 s). Time History Analysis with Linear Implicit Newmark method is used.
In the current validation example, we investigate wind pressure coefficient (Cp) for both main structural members (Cp,ave) and secondary structural members such as cladding or façade systems (Cp,local) based on NBC 2020 [1] and
Japanese Wind Tunnel Data Base
for low-rise building with 45 degree slope. The recommended setting for three-dimensional flat roof with sharp eaves will be described in the next part.
In the current validation example, we investigate wind pressure value for both general structural design (Cp,10) and local structural design such as cladding or façade systems (Cp,1) based on EN 1991-1-4 flat roof example [1] and
Japanese Wind Tunnel Data Base
. The recommended setting for three-dimensional flat roof with sharp eaves will be described in the next part.
In the current validation example, we investigate wind pressure coefficient (Cp) of flat roof and walls with ASCE7-22 [1]. In the section 28.3 (Wind loads - main wind force resisting system) and Figure 28.3-1 (load case 1), there is a table which shows Cp value for different roof angle.
The model is based on the example 4 of [1]: Point-supported slab.
The flat slab of an office building with crack-sensitive lightweight walls is to be designed. Inner, border and corner panels are to be investigated. The columns and the flat slab are monolithically joined. The edge and corner columns are placed flush with the edge of the slab. The axes of the columns form a square grid. It is a rigid system (building stiffened with shear walls).
The office building has 5 floors with a floor height of 3.000 m. The environmental conditions to be assumed are defined as "closed interior spaces". There are predominantly static actions.
The focus of this example is to determine the slab moments and the required reinforcement above the columns under full load.
The model is based on the example 4 of [1]: Point-supported slab. The internal forces and the required longitudinal reinforcement can be found the in verification example 1022. In this example, punching is examined in the axis B/2.
The Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ) has presented a number of well-known benchmark scenarios of wind simulation. The following article deals with "Case E - Building Complex in Actual Urban Area with Dense Concentration of Low-Rise Buildings in Niigata City". In the following, the described scenario is simulated in RWIND& 2 and the results are compared with the simulated and experimental results by AIJ.
In the current validation example, we investigate wind pressure value for both general structural designs (Cp,10) and cladding or façade design (Cp,1) of rectangular plan buildings with EN 1991-1-4 [1]. There are three dimensional cases that we will explain more about if in the next part.
The Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ) has presented a number of well-known benchmark scenarios of wind simulation. The following article deals with "Case D - High-Rise Building Among City Blocks". In the following, the described scenario is simulated in RWIND 2 and the results are compared with the simulated and experimental results by the AIJ.
The settlements of a rigid square foundation on a lacustrine clay [1] are calculated with RFEM. One quarter of the foundation is modelled. The foundation has a width of 75.0 m in both sides. Construction stages are used to generate the results.
The available standards, such as EN 1991-1-4 [1], ASCE/SEI 7-16, and NBC 2015 presented wind load parameters such as wind pressure coefficient (Cp) for basic shapes. The important point is how to calculate wind load parameters faster and more accurately rather than working on time-consuming as well as sometimes complicated formulas in standards.
The goal of this verification example is to analyze the fluid flow around the glider. The task is to determine the drag coefficient and the lift coefficient with respect to the angle of attack. These coefficients can also be drawn into the graph of the drag polar. The limit angle for laminar fluid flow around the wing profile can also be determined from the velocity field. The available 3D CAD model (STL file) is used in RWIND 2.
A sandwich cantilever consists of three layers (the core and two faces). It is fixed on the left end and loaded by a concentrated force on the right end.
A thin plate is fixed on one side and loaded by means of distributed torque on the other side. First, the plate is modeled as a planar plate. Furthermore, the plate is modeled as one-fourth of the cylinder surface. The width of the planar model is equal to the length of one-fourth of the circumference of the curved model. The curved model thus has almost equal torsional constant to the planar model.
Determine the maximum deformation of a wall divided into two equal parts. The upper and lower parts are made of an elasto-plastic and an elastic material, respectively, and both end planes are restricted to move in the vertical direction. The wall's self-weight is neglected; its edges are loaded with horizontal pressure ph, and the middle plane by vertical pressure.
A Z-Section Cantilever is fully fixed at the end and loaded by a torque which, in the case of a shell model, is represented by a couple of shear forces. Determine the axial stress at point A (at mid-surface). The problem is defined according to The Standard NAFEMS Benchmarks.
Determine the first sixteen natural frequencies of a double cross with a square cross-section. Each of the eight arms is modeled by means of four beam elements and has a pin support at the end (the x- and y-deflections are restricted). The vibrations are considered only in plane xy. The problem is defined according to The Standard NAFEMS Benchmarks.
A cylinder made of elasto-plastic soil is subjected to triaxial test conditions. Neglecting the self-weight, the goal is to determine the limit vertical stress for shear stress failure. An initial hydrostatic stress of 100 kPa is considered.
The verification example describes wind loads in several wind directions on a model of a group of buildings. The model consists of eight cubes. The velocity fields obtained by the RWIND simulation are compared with the measured values from the experiment. The experimental data are measured using a thermistor anemometer in the wind tunnel.
The verification example describes pressure loads on the walls of buildings in tandem arrangement located at ground level. The buildings are simplified to rectangular objects and scaled down while maintaining the elevation ratios. The pressure distribution on the walls of the model of a medium-high building was conducted by an experiment. The chosen results (pressure coefficient Cp) are compared with the measured values.
The verification example describes the steady-state flow around a high-rise building in city blocks (scaled model). The example is given by the Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ). The chosen results (velocity magnitude) are compared with the measured values.
The verification example describes the steady-state flow around an isolated building (scaled model).The example is given by the Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ). The chosen results (velocity magnitude) are compared with the measured values.
A tapered cantilever is fully fixed on the left end and subjected to a continuous load q. Small deformations are considered and the self-weight is neglected in this example. Determine the maximum deflection.
A thin plate is fully fixed on the left end and subjected to a uniform pressure. The plate is brought into the elastic-plastic state by the uniform pressure.
A spherical balloon membrane is filled with gas with atmospheric pressure and defined volume (these values are used for FE model definition only). Determine the overpressure inside the balloon due to the given isotropic membrane prestress. The add-on module RF-FORM-FINDING is used for this purpose. Elastic deformations are neglected both in RF-FORM-FINDING and in the analytical solution; self-weight is also neglected in this example.
A quarter-circle beam with a rectangular cross-section is loaded by means of an out-of-plane force. This force causes a bending moment, torsional moment, and transverse force. While neglecting self-weight, determine the total deflection of the curved beam.
A closely coiled helical spring is loaded by a compression force. The spring has middle diameter D, wire diameter d, and it consists of i turns. The total length of the spring is L. Determine the total deflection of the spring for the member model and one‑turn deflection for the solid model.
A shell roof structure under pressure load is modeled where the straight edges are free, while at the curved edges the y- and z‑translations are constrained. Neglecting self‑weight, compute the maximum (absolute) vertical deflection, and compare the results with COMSOL Multiphysics 4.3.
A bimetallic strip is composed of invar and copper. The left end of the bimetallic strip is fixed, and the right end is free, loaded by temperature difference. While neglecting self-weight, determine the deflection of the bimetallic strip (free end).