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Robustness of Reinforced Concrete Frames against Blast-Induced Progressive Collapse

by Mattia Francioli, Francesco Petrini, Pierluigi Olmati and Franco Bontempi

Vibration 2021, 4(3), 722-742; https://doi.org/10.3390/vibration4030040 - 18 Sep 2021

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A quantitative procedure for the robustness and progressive collapse assessment of reinforced concrete (RC) frames under blast load scenarios is presented. This procedure is supported by multilevel numerical models, including nonlinear numerical analyses of the structural response of both local (i.e., response of [...] Read more.

A quantitative procedure for the robustness and progressive collapse assessment of reinforced concrete (RC) frames under blast load scenarios is presented. This procedure is supported by multilevel numerical models, including nonlinear numerical analyses of the structural response of both local (i.e., response of the single structural element to the blast load) and global levels (i.e., response of the structural system to the blast-induced damage). Furthermore, the procedure is applied to a 2D RC frame structure. The novelty of the proposed procedure is that the global robustness is evaluated by the so-called “damage-presumption approach” where the considered damages are defined both in typology and extension depending on the blast scenario occurring at the local level. The dedicated local response analysis of a specified blast scenario leads to the proper definition of the so-called “blast-scenario dependent robustness curves”. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Progressive Collapse of Buildings)

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Fatigue Crack Propagation Monitoring Using Fibre Bragg Grating Sensors

by Magdalena Mieloszyk

Vibration 2021, 4(3), 700-721; https://doi.org/10.3390/vibration4030039 - 3 Sep 2021

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The paper presents the analysis of the possibility of fatigue crack detection and monitoring its propagation process using fibre Bragg grating (FBG) sensors. The investigations were carried out on an aluminium alloy sample (a part of the Mi-2 helicopter rotor blade). During the [...] Read more.

The paper presents the analysis of the possibility of fatigue crack detection and monitoring its propagation process using fibre Bragg grating (FBG) sensors. The investigations were carried out on an aluminium alloy sample (a part of the Mi-2 helicopter rotor blade). During the fatigue test, the sample was equipped with FBG sensors applied for strain measurement and the vibration-based strain monitoring. It was observed that the strain curves determined by the FBG sensors agreed well with the fatigue force profile. However, the strain curves were almost insensitive to the crack propagation process, except in the last stage of the test, when the crack length was equal to 25 mm. The strain values and the natural frequencies of the sample that were determined experimentally were compared with the values achieved from the finite element method model, with both methods showing good agreement. Additionally, spectrogram-based analyses were performed, focused on the acoustic waves phenomena related to a crack propagation process. It was confirmed that the proposed signal processing method, based on spectrogram analyses, can be applied for the detection of fatigue crack development in metal structures. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Health Monitoring and Non-Destructive Evaluation of Structures)

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Linear Control of a Nonlinear Equipment Mounting Link

by Darren Williams, Javad Tagihpour, Hamed Haddad Khodaparast and Shakir Jiffri

Vibration 2021, 4(3), 679-699; https://doi.org/10.3390/vibration4030038 - 31 Aug 2021

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The linear control of a nonlinear response is investigated in this paper, and a nonlinear model of the system is developed and validated. The design of the control system has been constrained based on a suggested application, wherein mass and expense are parameters [...] Read more.

The linear control of a nonlinear response is investigated in this paper, and a nonlinear model of the system is developed and validated. The design of the control system has been constrained based on a suggested application, wherein mass and expense are parameters to be kept to a minimum. Through these restrictions, the array of potential applications for the control system is widened. The structure is envisioned as a robot manipulator link, and the control system utilises piezoelectric elements as both sensors and actuators. A nonlinear response is induced in the structure, and the control system is employed to attenuate these vibrations which would be considered a nuisance in practical applications. The nonlinear model is developed based on Euler–Bernoulli beam theory, where unknown parameters are obtained through optimisation based on a comparison with experimentally obtained data. This updated nonlinear model is then compared with the experimental results as a method of empirical validation. This research offers both a solution to unwanted nonlinear vibrations in a system, where weight and cost are driving design factors, and a method to model the response of a flexible link under conditions which yield a nonlinear response. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Structural Dynamics and Vibration Control)

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Spiral Bevel Gears Nonlinear Vibration Having Radial and Axial Misalignments Effects

by Moslem Molaie, Farhad S. Samani and Francesco Pellicano

Vibration 2021, 4(3), 666-678; https://doi.org/10.3390/vibration4030037 - 18 Aug 2021

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In gear transmissions, vibration causes noise and malfunction. In actual applications, misalignments contribute to intensifying the destructive effect of vibrations. In this paper, the nonlinear dynamics of a spiral bevel gear pair, with small helix angle, considering different misalignments, are deeply investigated. Axial [...] Read more.

In gear transmissions, vibration causes noise and malfunction. In actual applications, misalignments contribute to intensifying the destructive effect of vibrations. In this paper, the nonlinear dynamics of a spiral bevel gear pair, with small helix angle, considering different misalignments, are deeply investigated. Axial misalignment, radial misalignment, and the combination of these two types are considered in this study. The governing equation is numerically solved through an implicit Runge–Kutta scheme. Since the main goal of this study is the analysis of the dynamic scenario, the mesh stiffness of the gear pair is obtained from the literature. The dynamical system is nonlinear and time-varying; it is analyzed through time responses, phase portraits, Poincaré maps, and bifurcation diagrams. Results show that, among the considered three cases with different types of misalignments, the spiral bevel gear with axial misalignment is the worst destructive case; aperiodic, subharmonic, and multiperiod responses are observable for this case. It is interesting that the chaotic responses for the case, having both types of misalignments, are less likely for the case with axial misalignment, only. Full article

(This article belongs to the Topic Dynamical Systems: Theory and Applications)

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Benchmarking Optimisation Methods for Model Selection and Parameter Estimation of Nonlinear Systems

by Sina Safari and Julián Londoño Monsalve

Vibration 2021, 4(3), 648-665; https://doi.org/10.3390/vibration4030036 - 5 Aug 2021

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Characterisation and quantification of nonlinearities in the engineering structures include selecting and fitting a good mathematical model to a set of experimental vibration data with significant nonlinear features. These tasks involve solving an optimisation problem where it is difficult to choose a priori [...] Read more.

Characterisation and quantification of nonlinearities in the engineering structures include selecting and fitting a good mathematical model to a set of experimental vibration data with significant nonlinear features. These tasks involve solving an optimisation problem where it is difficult to choose a priori the best optimisation technique. This paper presents a systematic comparison of ten optimisation methods used to select the best nonlinear model and estimate its parameters through nonlinear system identification. The model selection framework fits the structure’s equation of motions using time-domain dynamic response data and takes into account couplings due to the presence of the nonlinearities. Three benchmark problems are used to evaluate the performance of two families of optimisation methods: (i) deterministic local searches and (ii) global optimisation metaheuristics. Furthermore, hybrid local–global optimisation methods are examined. All benchmark problems include a free play nonlinearity commonly found in mechanical structures. Multiple performance criteria are considered based on computational efficiency and robustness, that is, finding the best nonlinear model. Results show that hybrid methods, that is, the multi-start strategy with local gradient-based Levenberg–Marquardt method and the particle swarm with Levenberg–Marquardt method, lead to a successful selection of nonlinear models and an accurate estimation of their parameters within acceptable computational times. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Data-Driven Modelling of Nonlinear Dynamic Systems)

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Earthquake-Resilient Design of Seismically Isolated Buildings: A Review of Technology

by Cem Yenidogan

Vibration 2021, 4(3), 602-647; https://doi.org/10.3390/vibration4030035 - 22 Jul 2021

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Earthquake Seismic isolation plays an important role in achieving sustainable earthquake resilience communities. Seismic isolation method is a justified, mature, and reliable performance enhancement strategy for a wide range of structural systems and valuable contents. As a result of the targeted response modification, [...] Read more.

Earthquake Seismic isolation plays an important role in achieving sustainable earthquake resilience communities. Seismic isolation method is a justified, mature, and reliable performance enhancement strategy for a wide range of structural systems and valuable contents. As a result of the targeted response modification, high-performance expectations and earthquake resilience can be achieved during the service life of the structures that are compliant with the design code requirements. Design and analysis procedures of isolation systems in standards were evolved substantially to expand the use of isolation technology and quantify the benefits of isolation systems to overcome the existing impediments. Strictly speaking, new tools are offered to the engineering community to highlight the possible issues that may appear in isolation units beyond the design basis earthquake level to improve the accuracy of response prediction. This paper aims to overview the characteristics of frequently used isolation systems in the industry with mathematical models, design criteria toward sustainable communities, the current state of practice along with the set forth design requirements of selectively well-known standards with special emphasis to the ELF procedure from the perspective of performance-based design philosophy. Additionally, two large-scale seismic isolation applications in the world are given as benchmark studies for the new construction and upgrading scheme in the content of the study. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Progressive Collapse of Buildings)

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Vibration of Periodic Drill-Strings with Local Sources of Resonance

by Wael Akl, Hajid Alsupie, Sadok Sassi and Amr M. Baz

Vibration 2021, 4(3), 586-601; https://doi.org/10.3390/vibration4030034 - 17 Jul 2021

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A new class of drill-strings is proposed for attenuating undesirable vibrations to ensure effective operation. The drill-string is provided with passive periodic inserts, which are integrated with sources of local resonance (LR). The inserts make the drill-string act as a low [...] Read more.

A new class of drill-strings is proposed for attenuating undesirable vibrations to ensure effective operation. The drill-string is provided with passive periodic inserts, which are integrated with sources of local resonance (LR). The inserts make the drill-string act as a low frequency pass mechanical filter for the transmission of vibration along the drill-string. Proper design of the periodic inserts with sources of LR tend to shift these stop bands towards zones of lower frequencies to enable confining the dominant modes of vibration of the drill-string within these bands. In this manner, propagation of the vibration along the drill-string can be completely blocked. A finite element model (FEM) is developed using ANSYS to investigate the bandgap characteristics of the proposed drill-string with sources of LR. The developed FEM accounts for bending, torsional, and axial vibrations of the drill-string in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of the periodic inserts with LR in simultaneous control of these combined modes as compared to conventional solid periodic inserts, which are only limited to controlling bending vibrations. The effect of the design parameters of the periodic inserts with LR on the bandgap characteristics of the drill-string is investigated to establish guidelines of this class of drill-strings. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Vibrations and Reliability)

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Sensor Networks for Structures Health Monitoring: Placement, Implementations, and Challenges—A Review

by Samir Mustapha, Ye Lu, Ching-Tai Ng and Pawel Malinowski

Vibration 2021, 4(3), 551-585; https://doi.org/10.3390/vibration4030033 - 10 Jul 2021

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The development of structural health monitoring (SHM) systems and their integration in actual structures has become a necessity as it can provide a robust and low-cost solution for monitoring the structural integrity of and the ability to predict the remaining life of structures. [...] Read more.

The development of structural health monitoring (SHM) systems and their integration in actual structures has become a necessity as it can provide a robust and low-cost solution for monitoring the structural integrity of and the ability to predict the remaining life of structures. In this review, we aim at focusing on one of the important issues of SHM, the design, and implementation of sensor networks. Location and number of sensors, in any SHM system, are of high importance as they impact the system integration, system performance, and accuracy of assessment, as well as the total cost. Hence we are interested in shedding the light on the sensor networks as an essential component of SHM systems. The review discusses several important parameters including design and optimization of sensor networks, development of academic and commercial solutions, powering of sensors, data communication, data transmission, and analytics. Finally, we presented some successful case studies including the challenges and limitations associated with the sensor networks. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Health Monitoring and Non-Destructive Evaluation of Structures)

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Experimental Validation of Finite Element Models for Reinforced Concrete Beams with Discontinuities That Form Dowel-Type Joints

by Marios Filippoupolitis and Carl Hopkins

Vibration 2021, 4(3), 537-550; https://doi.org/10.3390/vibration4030032 - 5 Jul 2021

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Earthquakes have the highest rate of mortality among the natural disasters and regularly lead to collapsed structures with people trapped inside them. When a reinforced concrete building collapses due to an earthquake, many of the concrete elements (i.e., beams and columns) are damaged [...] Read more.

Earthquakes have the highest rate of mortality among the natural disasters and regularly lead to collapsed structures with people trapped inside them. When a reinforced concrete building collapses due to an earthquake, many of the concrete elements (i.e., beams and columns) are damaged and there are large sections where the concrete is missing and the steel reinforcement is exposed (i.e., concrete discontinuities). The prediction of vibration transmission in collapsed and severely damaged reinforced-concrete buildings could help decisions when trying to detect trapped survivors; hence there is need for experimentally validated finite element models of damaged concrete elements. This paper investigates the dynamic behaviour of damaged reinforced concrete beams using Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA) and Finite Element Methods (FEM). FEM models are assessed using two beams with one or more concrete discontinuities that form dowel-type joints. These models used either beam or spring elements for the exposed steel bars and were experimentally validated against EMA in terms of eigenfrequencies and mode shapes. Improved agreement was achieved when using springs instead of beam elements in the FEM model. The comparison of mode shapes used the Partial Modal Vector Ratio (PMVR) as a supplement to the Modal Assurance Criterion (MAC) to confirm that spring elements provide a more accurate representation of the response on all concrete parts of the beams. Full article

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