: Effect of wind direction on plume dispersion around urban buildings has been investigated by physical modelling using arrays of buildings- like obstacles at scale 1:100 in boundary layer wind tunnel for double storied buildings and compared with field data. The particular effect of obstacle width- to - height ratio (S/H) was examined for a fixed obstacle plan area density. Series of experiments have been carried out in which the wind direction varied in steps of 5 for selected orientation of line source at 900 , 95, 100 and 105. Further, from the observation, it was concluded that the maximum lateral concentration shift to upward the wind direction of line source is increased for inline double storied buildings model configuration. It can be concluded, the wind tunnel results showed that concentrations at downwind distances decreased as the wind direction increases (positive values) for measured orientation of line source in inline double storied buildings model configuration. In comparison, experimentally observed σz values are below the field values. They were best fitted with power-law profiles. The non-dimensional concentration for both the field and wind tunnel results of double storied inline buildings configuration seems to be more or less uniform. Values of vertical spread parameters for double storied inline array configuration and field data were followed a similar trend but inline array configuration of double storied buildings model, non-dimensional concentrations were typically twice larger compared to the field data. This is attributed to the fact that the tracer material is quite concentrated in the recirculation region in inline array configuration of the double storied buildings model.
Effect of Wind Direction through Single Storied Building Model Configurations...inventionjournals
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
The Journal will bring together leading researchers, engineers and scientists in the domain of interest from around the world. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:
An Experimental Study on Vehicular Emission Dispersion through Single Storied...inventionjournals
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
"A full experimental and numerical modelling of the practicability of thin fo...Mehran Naghizadeh
Paper entitled "A full experimental and numerical modelling of the practicability of thin foam barrier as vibration reduction measure" published by Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (2020).
Robust 3D Geological Models: Hard Data is KeyFF Explore 3D
Understanding and incorporating 2D data, whether from surface field work or underground mine mapping, should always be the starting point of an integrated and coherent 3D geologic model, especially for areas with great geometric contrasts. Without this valuable data, 3D modelling is essentially performed with blinders on, and its absence results in a model that is too theory-driven, and lacks input from geologists and “real” field data.
Three-dimensional geologic models require complete, homogeneous and valid databases. The resulting 3D models are directly based on and rely on high-quality data. The data comprises both surface and underground observations. “Raw” or “hard” data should always be assigned more weight and act as rigid control points in 3D models. Hard data should always be distinguishable from interpreted data in 3D models. Investing the necessary time to learn how to homogenize and structure raw data in a rigorous way will be paid back during the 3D interpretation process.
Once 3D models are completed, they should be used as an exploration tool, populating their cells with user-chosen properties. Both quantitative and qualitative properties can be interpolated throughout the cells of the 3D model for further querying and questioning. Thus, the extra benefit of 3D map models is their use as dynamic interactive tools to help define new mineral exploration targets at depth.
A 3D map model is not a goal but a tool that should be dynamic, modified, questioned, shared and updated. Its future usefulness is determined by how well it can be utilized by a multi-disciplinary team of geologists, geophysicists, geochemists, engineers, metallurgists and environmental experts.
Effect of free surface boundary and wall flexibility in seismic design of liq...eSAT Journals
Abstract Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI) itself is a vast and extensive discipline. It originated from studies of aero and hydro-elasticity, which are often related to aeronautics and aerospace as well as nuclear industries. In practice, within the scope of nuclear, civil, aerospace, ocean, chemical and mechanical engineering, there are many terminologies involved, ie., flow induced vibration, aero-elasticity, hydro-elasticity, fluid structure interaction and fluid solid interaction. Typical problems include structure interaction with surface and sound waves and vibrations and stabilities of cables, pipes, plates and shells. In this paper, the effect of fluid structure interaction on the modal characteristics of a cylindrical steel water tank with and without free surface effect is considered. Acoustic structure interaction using unsymmetric pressure based formulation is used to solve the coupled system using FEM and the procedure is validated using results from published literature. Two tank models (shallow and tall) are modeled using ANSYS and modal analysis was done by considering different conditions like with slosh and without slosh. The effect of fluid mass on the convective and impulsive modes of tall and shallow aspect ratio tanks is shown. Parametric study is done for different fluid levels to characterize the variation of slosh frequencies in both rigid and flexible wall conditions. Free surface is considered in fluid alone model to predict the slosh frequencies employing rigid wall boundary. Then slosh frequencies got from both rigid and flexible wall conditions are compared with design data frequency tabulated from the GSDMA Guidelines. From this we can say that the flexibility of tank wall has a greater effect on the slosh frequencies. Key Words: Fluid-structure Interaction, Impulsive mode, Convective mode, Slosh frequency
STRESSES BELOW EXISTING STRUCTURES DURING TUNNEL EXCAVATION USING TUNNEL BORI...ijiert bestjournal
The Finite element (FE) analysis include the response of structures t o horizontal & vertical dynamic forces and consider all site characteristics,such as soils and geologic conditions. The induced stresses under the foundation of adjacent buildings during newly constructed underground tunnel through TBM,were investigated in this study. Results of this study were examined to find out whether the amount of variations in forces and stresses are in the allowable ranges or not. In this paper,soil parameters used for the study are based on the existing Delhi Metro tunnel site. Using these soils parameters,tunnel excavation through TBM has been modelled in PLAXIS Tunnel - 3D and the adjacent structures have also been included in the model.
Effect of Wind Direction through Single Storied Building Model Configurations...inventionjournals
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
The Journal will bring together leading researchers, engineers and scientists in the domain of interest from around the world. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:
An Experimental Study on Vehicular Emission Dispersion through Single Storied...inventionjournals
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
"A full experimental and numerical modelling of the practicability of thin fo...Mehran Naghizadeh
Paper entitled "A full experimental and numerical modelling of the practicability of thin foam barrier as vibration reduction measure" published by Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (2020).
Robust 3D Geological Models: Hard Data is KeyFF Explore 3D
Understanding and incorporating 2D data, whether from surface field work or underground mine mapping, should always be the starting point of an integrated and coherent 3D geologic model, especially for areas with great geometric contrasts. Without this valuable data, 3D modelling is essentially performed with blinders on, and its absence results in a model that is too theory-driven, and lacks input from geologists and “real” field data.
Three-dimensional geologic models require complete, homogeneous and valid databases. The resulting 3D models are directly based on and rely on high-quality data. The data comprises both surface and underground observations. “Raw” or “hard” data should always be assigned more weight and act as rigid control points in 3D models. Hard data should always be distinguishable from interpreted data in 3D models. Investing the necessary time to learn how to homogenize and structure raw data in a rigorous way will be paid back during the 3D interpretation process.
Once 3D models are completed, they should be used as an exploration tool, populating their cells with user-chosen properties. Both quantitative and qualitative properties can be interpolated throughout the cells of the 3D model for further querying and questioning. Thus, the extra benefit of 3D map models is their use as dynamic interactive tools to help define new mineral exploration targets at depth.
A 3D map model is not a goal but a tool that should be dynamic, modified, questioned, shared and updated. Its future usefulness is determined by how well it can be utilized by a multi-disciplinary team of geologists, geophysicists, geochemists, engineers, metallurgists and environmental experts.
Effect of free surface boundary and wall flexibility in seismic design of liq...eSAT Journals
Abstract Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI) itself is a vast and extensive discipline. It originated from studies of aero and hydro-elasticity, which are often related to aeronautics and aerospace as well as nuclear industries. In practice, within the scope of nuclear, civil, aerospace, ocean, chemical and mechanical engineering, there are many terminologies involved, ie., flow induced vibration, aero-elasticity, hydro-elasticity, fluid structure interaction and fluid solid interaction. Typical problems include structure interaction with surface and sound waves and vibrations and stabilities of cables, pipes, plates and shells. In this paper, the effect of fluid structure interaction on the modal characteristics of a cylindrical steel water tank with and without free surface effect is considered. Acoustic structure interaction using unsymmetric pressure based formulation is used to solve the coupled system using FEM and the procedure is validated using results from published literature. Two tank models (shallow and tall) are modeled using ANSYS and modal analysis was done by considering different conditions like with slosh and without slosh. The effect of fluid mass on the convective and impulsive modes of tall and shallow aspect ratio tanks is shown. Parametric study is done for different fluid levels to characterize the variation of slosh frequencies in both rigid and flexible wall conditions. Free surface is considered in fluid alone model to predict the slosh frequencies employing rigid wall boundary. Then slosh frequencies got from both rigid and flexible wall conditions are compared with design data frequency tabulated from the GSDMA Guidelines. From this we can say that the flexibility of tank wall has a greater effect on the slosh frequencies. Key Words: Fluid-structure Interaction, Impulsive mode, Convective mode, Slosh frequency
STRESSES BELOW EXISTING STRUCTURES DURING TUNNEL EXCAVATION USING TUNNEL BORI...ijiert bestjournal
The Finite element (FE) analysis include the response of structures t o horizontal & vertical dynamic forces and consider all site characteristics,such as soils and geologic conditions. The induced stresses under the foundation of adjacent buildings during newly constructed underground tunnel through TBM,were investigated in this study. Results of this study were examined to find out whether the amount of variations in forces and stresses are in the allowable ranges or not. In this paper,soil parameters used for the study are based on the existing Delhi Metro tunnel site. Using these soils parameters,tunnel excavation through TBM has been modelled in PLAXIS Tunnel - 3D and the adjacent structures have also been included in the model.
STUDY ON LOSS OF CONTACT OF RECTANGULAR PLATES RESTING ON COHESIVE SOILIAEME Publication
Objectives: To study the phenomenon of loss of contact of rectangular plates resting over cohesive soils. Study the effect of various L/B ratios on Critical Relative Rigidity (CRR), the effect of eccentricity of loading on CRR and effect of poisons ratio on CRR over the phenomenon of loss of contact. Methodology: Analysis is carried out for a Rectangular Footing resting on cohesive soils subjected to an eccentric concentrated load, with eccentricity in the middle one-third of its shorter and longer span dimension with varying poisons ratio from 0.1 to 0.5 with an interval of 0.05 and the loss of contact of footing with the underlying soil phenomena is analyzed using the ANSYS 12.0 and the CRR values are obtained for different L/B ratios up to two distribution The term Relative Rigidity (RR) which takes into account the properties of soil and footing is considered for the analysis. It considers the parameters like dimensions of footing, thickness and the young’s modulus of the footing and the modulus of subgrade reaction of the soil. The Critical Relative Rigidity (CRR) is the value of RR where the soil experiences loss of contact with the overlying footing and the Critical Relative Rigidity (CRR) values are obtained for various L/B ratios up to the two-way distribution. Findings: With the increase in the eccentricity of concentrated load the CRR value decreased and with the increase of L/B ratio the CRR value increased and for an increase in poisons ratio for all L/B ratios and eccentricities CRR value decreased. Applications: Useful in the design of footings in different soil bed conditions by altering the dimensions and making the design economical.
EFFECT OF CONCENTRATED ECCENTRIC LOAD IN LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION OF RECTANGULA...IAEME Publication
Objectives: To study the effect of Relative Rigidity of soil interaction behaviour on the rectangular plates.Methods: Analysis was done for a rectangular footing subjected to the eccentric concentrated load in the longitudinal direction up to the middle one third of its longer span dimension, the loss of contact phenomena was analyzed by the finite element method using ANSYS 12.0 software and the Critical Relative Rigidity (CRR) values i.e. the relative rigidity (RR) at which the soil medium just starts experiencing loss of contact with the footing were obtained for various L/B (1.2 to 2.0) ratios up to the two way distribution. Findings: With the increase in the eccentricity of concentrated load the CRR values were decreased and as the L/B ratio increases, the CRR values increased. Improvements: Effect of Relative Rigidity of soil interaction behaviour concept can be extended to different types of plates like square, circular, and loss of contact phenomena should be analysed.
CFD INVESTIGATION OF CEILING SHAPE ON AIRFLOW DISTRIBUTION FOR A GENERIC 2-D ...IAEME Publication
Natural ventilation, which provides occupants with good indoor air quality and a high level of thermal comfort with reduced energy costs, has been drawing utmost importance in sustainable
strategy in building designs. Air flow distribution in a 2-D room with cross ventilation under different ceiling shape is investigated in this present paper using computational simulations carried with ANSYS-CFX, commercial CFD software.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Model Study of Slope Stability in Open Pit by Numerical Modeling Using the Fi...CrimsonPublishersAMMS
Model Study of Slope Stability in Open Pit by Numerical Modeling Using the Finite Element Method by Saadoun Abderrazak in Aspects in Mining & Mineral Science
Optimization of 3 d geometrical soil model for multiple footing resting on sandeSAT Journals
Abstract The study of ultimate bearing capacity (UBC) for a group of two or more footings had been made by investigators for the effect of interference of footings by various means, which is not considered in the conventional theories of bearing capacity. The Finite Element Method (FEM) initiated with 2D/3D modelling is being used for such complex problem. In the present study 3D geometrical soil models were developed and tested with multiple footing on cohesion-less soil using 3D FEM simulation software. This paper highlights optimized 3D geometrical soil model for multiple footing on sand. The meshing parameters, soil model size observed to be influencing the displacement and stresses to great extent. Keywords: FEM, geometrical soil model, interference, multiple footings.
Efficient Mass Participation Ratio of Building with BasementIOSRJMCE
This study investigates the effect of basement floor(s) on seismic analysis of buildings. Considering the basement floor(s) in the seismic analysis using response spectrum method creates a problem regarding the mass participation ratio (MPR) which should not be less than 90% of total mass of building as a requirement by the code. While the MPR depending on the number of mode shapes used in the modal analysis, some codes allow to neglect this ratio with condition that use a reduced number of mode shapes with some restrictions to calculate it. A parametric study was performed to investigate this reduced number of mode shapes and a new restriction was performed to calculate it. The natural period, the top lateral displacement and the internal straining actions using the reduced numbers of mode shapes were compared with those of building where using the number of mode shape which can reach 90% MPR. Finite element simulations are conducted using ANSYS program to investigate the effect of basement floor(s). Results are presented for different buildings by considering different numbers of floors for the super structure (2, 5, 10, 15 and 20), the number of basements (1 and 3) and spring support stiffness, which simulate the effect of soil. The numerical results of the considered cases show that the requirement of 90% MPR can be neglect by using a reduced number of mode shapes and some restrictions stated in this study. In such case the accuracy will be not less than 95%.
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
Behaviour of 3 d rc frames with masonry infill under earthquake loads an ana...eSAT Journals
Abstract Moderate and astringent earthquakes have struck different places in the world, causing rigorous damage to reinforced concrete
structures. The bond between the structural elements and masonry in-fills of the building is habitually effected by Earthquake. The
voids between horizontal and vertical resisting elements of the building frame is filled by Masonry in-fills. An infill wall enhances
considerably the strength and rigidity of the structure. It has apperceived that frames with in-fills have more vigor and rigidity
compared to the bare frames Hence this study is about the demeanor of 3D-RC frames with and without masonry in-fills utilizing
E-TABS. parameters were studied like displacement, lateral load distribution, stiffness and overturning moment of the frames and
it is concluded that, the in-fill walls are needed to be considered while designing phase of the structures.
Keywords: Earthquake load, 3D RC Frame, Masonry In-Fill
Flow-induced energy harvesting: conceptual design and numerical analyses of ...StroNGER2012
This study focuses on the conceptual design and the numerical analysis of an Energy Harvesting (EH) device, based on piezoelectric materials, for the sustainability of smart buildings. Before that, a comprehensive literature review on the topic takes place. The device consists in an aerodynamic fin attached to a piezoelectric element that makes use of the airflow to harvest energy. The principal utilization of this device is for energy autonomous sensors, with applications in smart buildings. A performance-based parametric analysis is conducted (in ANSYS®) in order to assess the optimal values of some design and operating condition parameters, including length, width, thickness, constitutive material of the bender and velocity and turbulence intensity of the incoming airflow. The response parameters used for evaluating the performances include the bender maximum tip displacement, the bender vibration frequency, and the rms of the voltage generated by the device. Considerations are made on possible applications in other sectors (structures and transportations infrastructures).
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
STUDY ON LOSS OF CONTACT OF RECTANGULAR PLATES RESTING ON COHESIVE SOILIAEME Publication
Objectives: To study the phenomenon of loss of contact of rectangular plates resting over cohesive soils. Study the effect of various L/B ratios on Critical Relative Rigidity (CRR), the effect of eccentricity of loading on CRR and effect of poisons ratio on CRR over the phenomenon of loss of contact. Methodology: Analysis is carried out for a Rectangular Footing resting on cohesive soils subjected to an eccentric concentrated load, with eccentricity in the middle one-third of its shorter and longer span dimension with varying poisons ratio from 0.1 to 0.5 with an interval of 0.05 and the loss of contact of footing with the underlying soil phenomena is analyzed using the ANSYS 12.0 and the CRR values are obtained for different L/B ratios up to two distribution The term Relative Rigidity (RR) which takes into account the properties of soil and footing is considered for the analysis. It considers the parameters like dimensions of footing, thickness and the young’s modulus of the footing and the modulus of subgrade reaction of the soil. The Critical Relative Rigidity (CRR) is the value of RR where the soil experiences loss of contact with the overlying footing and the Critical Relative Rigidity (CRR) values are obtained for various L/B ratios up to the two-way distribution. Findings: With the increase in the eccentricity of concentrated load the CRR value decreased and with the increase of L/B ratio the CRR value increased and for an increase in poisons ratio for all L/B ratios and eccentricities CRR value decreased. Applications: Useful in the design of footings in different soil bed conditions by altering the dimensions and making the design economical.
EFFECT OF CONCENTRATED ECCENTRIC LOAD IN LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION OF RECTANGULA...IAEME Publication
Objectives: To study the effect of Relative Rigidity of soil interaction behaviour on the rectangular plates.Methods: Analysis was done for a rectangular footing subjected to the eccentric concentrated load in the longitudinal direction up to the middle one third of its longer span dimension, the loss of contact phenomena was analyzed by the finite element method using ANSYS 12.0 software and the Critical Relative Rigidity (CRR) values i.e. the relative rigidity (RR) at which the soil medium just starts experiencing loss of contact with the footing were obtained for various L/B (1.2 to 2.0) ratios up to the two way distribution. Findings: With the increase in the eccentricity of concentrated load the CRR values were decreased and as the L/B ratio increases, the CRR values increased. Improvements: Effect of Relative Rigidity of soil interaction behaviour concept can be extended to different types of plates like square, circular, and loss of contact phenomena should be analysed.
CFD INVESTIGATION OF CEILING SHAPE ON AIRFLOW DISTRIBUTION FOR A GENERIC 2-D ...IAEME Publication
Natural ventilation, which provides occupants with good indoor air quality and a high level of thermal comfort with reduced energy costs, has been drawing utmost importance in sustainable
strategy in building designs. Air flow distribution in a 2-D room with cross ventilation under different ceiling shape is investigated in this present paper using computational simulations carried with ANSYS-CFX, commercial CFD software.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Model Study of Slope Stability in Open Pit by Numerical Modeling Using the Fi...CrimsonPublishersAMMS
Model Study of Slope Stability in Open Pit by Numerical Modeling Using the Finite Element Method by Saadoun Abderrazak in Aspects in Mining & Mineral Science
Optimization of 3 d geometrical soil model for multiple footing resting on sandeSAT Journals
Abstract The study of ultimate bearing capacity (UBC) for a group of two or more footings had been made by investigators for the effect of interference of footings by various means, which is not considered in the conventional theories of bearing capacity. The Finite Element Method (FEM) initiated with 2D/3D modelling is being used for such complex problem. In the present study 3D geometrical soil models were developed and tested with multiple footing on cohesion-less soil using 3D FEM simulation software. This paper highlights optimized 3D geometrical soil model for multiple footing on sand. The meshing parameters, soil model size observed to be influencing the displacement and stresses to great extent. Keywords: FEM, geometrical soil model, interference, multiple footings.
Efficient Mass Participation Ratio of Building with BasementIOSRJMCE
This study investigates the effect of basement floor(s) on seismic analysis of buildings. Considering the basement floor(s) in the seismic analysis using response spectrum method creates a problem regarding the mass participation ratio (MPR) which should not be less than 90% of total mass of building as a requirement by the code. While the MPR depending on the number of mode shapes used in the modal analysis, some codes allow to neglect this ratio with condition that use a reduced number of mode shapes with some restrictions to calculate it. A parametric study was performed to investigate this reduced number of mode shapes and a new restriction was performed to calculate it. The natural period, the top lateral displacement and the internal straining actions using the reduced numbers of mode shapes were compared with those of building where using the number of mode shape which can reach 90% MPR. Finite element simulations are conducted using ANSYS program to investigate the effect of basement floor(s). Results are presented for different buildings by considering different numbers of floors for the super structure (2, 5, 10, 15 and 20), the number of basements (1 and 3) and spring support stiffness, which simulate the effect of soil. The numerical results of the considered cases show that the requirement of 90% MPR can be neglect by using a reduced number of mode shapes and some restrictions stated in this study. In such case the accuracy will be not less than 95%.
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
Behaviour of 3 d rc frames with masonry infill under earthquake loads an ana...eSAT Journals
Abstract Moderate and astringent earthquakes have struck different places in the world, causing rigorous damage to reinforced concrete
structures. The bond between the structural elements and masonry in-fills of the building is habitually effected by Earthquake. The
voids between horizontal and vertical resisting elements of the building frame is filled by Masonry in-fills. An infill wall enhances
considerably the strength and rigidity of the structure. It has apperceived that frames with in-fills have more vigor and rigidity
compared to the bare frames Hence this study is about the demeanor of 3D-RC frames with and without masonry in-fills utilizing
E-TABS. parameters were studied like displacement, lateral load distribution, stiffness and overturning moment of the frames and
it is concluded that, the in-fill walls are needed to be considered while designing phase of the structures.
Keywords: Earthquake load, 3D RC Frame, Masonry In-Fill
Flow-induced energy harvesting: conceptual design and numerical analyses of ...StroNGER2012
This study focuses on the conceptual design and the numerical analysis of an Energy Harvesting (EH) device, based on piezoelectric materials, for the sustainability of smart buildings. Before that, a comprehensive literature review on the topic takes place. The device consists in an aerodynamic fin attached to a piezoelectric element that makes use of the airflow to harvest energy. The principal utilization of this device is for energy autonomous sensors, with applications in smart buildings. A performance-based parametric analysis is conducted (in ANSYS®) in order to assess the optimal values of some design and operating condition parameters, including length, width, thickness, constitutive material of the bender and velocity and turbulence intensity of the incoming airflow. The response parameters used for evaluating the performances include the bender maximum tip displacement, the bender vibration frequency, and the rms of the voltage generated by the device. Considerations are made on possible applications in other sectors (structures and transportations infrastructures).
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
A full experimental and numerical modelling of the practicability of thin foa...Mehran Naghizadeh
This paper presents the performance of geofoam-filled trenches in mitigating of ground vibration transmissions by the means of a full experimental study. The results are interpreted in the frequency domain. Fully automated 2D and 3D numerical models are applied to evaluate the screening effectiveness of geofoam-filled trenches in the active and passive schemes. Experimental results are in good agreement with the prediction of numerical modelling. The validated model is used to investigate the influence of geometrical and dimensional features on the trench. In addition, three different systems including single, double and triangle wall obstacles are selected for analysis, and the results are compared for various situations. The parametric study is based on complete automation of the model through coupling finite element analysis software (Plaxis) and Python programming language to control input, change the parameters, as well as to produce output and calculate the efficiency of the barrier. The results show that the depth and the width of approximately 1λr and 0.2λr, respectively are enough to reach the acceptable amount of efficiency for the active isolation for all three systems. For the passive scheme, the role of depth can be ignored for the single and double wall barriers, while depth plays a significant role for the triangle wall system.
APPLICATION OF TAGUCHI METHOD FOR PARAMETRIC STUDIES OF A FUNNEL SHAPED STRUC...ijmech
In this paper, attempt has been made to minimize sound reflection from the wall by using Taguchi’s method and to find optimal structure for the suggested test-section inside the cavitation tunnel. The suggested structure which was added to the test-section is funnel-shaped with a performance like a check valve. In order to obtain approximate values of five independent parameters, three levels were taken into account for each parameter. By combining parameters of different levels, 27 tests were designed using Taguchi’s method and Minitab Software. Different acoustic analyses were conducted in COMSOL Multiphysics software, and defined parameter of general reflection coefficient was obtained for 21 observer points. Applying the general reflection coefficients to Minitab Software and drawing the SNR graph, approximate values of the parameters were obtained. However, these values did not produce enough accuracy to design the optimal structure. For this reason, five levels around optimal values, obtained from the previous analysis, were considered for each parameter. Same steps were repeated again for the parameters at five
levels and optimal values were obtained. Optimal structure was modelled and analyzed. Consequently, appropriate defined parameters of general and local reflection coefficients were extracted which represented an optimal structure for the intended test section.
45 investigation paper id 0008 edit septianIAESIJEECS
Most numerical studies on flow over buildings simplify the geometry of the roof and assume that it is flat. This may lead to misrepresentation of the flow as the roof of actual buildings contains some sort of roughness. In this study, the flow over the administrative building of Universiti Tenaga Nasional is investigated for multidirectional flow conditions. The actual topology of the building is gridded and simulated using the steady-state Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equation. Four points at the top of the building are identified and the wind statistics at these designated locations at three different heights are investigated. The optimal location with the highest average wind speed and consistent wind speeds for all wind angles is identified and is earmarked as a potential location to install the wind turbine.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Calculation of Fluid Dynamic for Wind Flow around Reinforced Concrete WallsIJERA Editor
A study on the flow phenomena around free-standing walls is important in practical building construction. In the present paper a numerical study is conducted for two- dimensional incompressible steady flow around freestanding walls using low-Re k-co turbulence model. The separation regions downstream the wall and on the roof of the leeward were predicted. Finally, results of numerical simulation are presented in the form of velocity vectors, velocity contour, pressure contours and streamlines
HEAP SORT ILLUSTRATED WITH HEAPIFY, BUILD HEAP FOR DYNAMIC ARRAYS.
Heap sort is a comparison-based sorting technique based on Binary Heap data structure. It is similar to the selection sort where we first find the minimum element and place the minimum element at the beginning. Repeat the same process for the remaining elements.
KuberTENes Birthday Bash Guadalajara - K8sGPT first impressionsVictor Morales
K8sGPT is a tool that analyzes and diagnoses Kubernetes clusters. This presentation was used to share the requirements and dependencies to deploy K8sGPT in a local environment.
Online aptitude test management system project report.pdfKamal Acharya
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Effect of Wind Direction through Double Storied Building Model Configurations in Wind Tunnel
1. International Journal of Engineering Science Invention
ISSN (Online): 2319 – 6734, ISSN (Print): 2319 – 6726
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Effect of Wind Direction through Double Storied Building Model
Configurations in Wind Tunnel
Dr.Krishna M. K*1
, Dr.Mahalingegowda R. M2
1.
Professor in department of Civil Engineering, S.J.B Institute of Technology
Bengaluru –560060, Karnataka, INDIA.
2.
Professor in department of Civil Engineering, P. E. S. College of Engineering,
Mandya –571401, Karnataka, INDIA.
ABSTRACT: Effect of wind direction on plume dispersion around urban buildings has been investigated by
physical modelling using arrays of buildings- like obstacles at scale 1:100 in boundary layer wind tunnel for
double storied buildings and compared with field data. The particular effect of obstacle width- to - height ratio
(S/H) was examined for a fixed obstacle plan area density. Series of experiments have been carried out in which
the wind direction varied in steps of 5 for selected orientation of line source at 900
, 95, 100 and 105.
Further, from the observation, it was concluded that the maximum lateral concentration shift to upward the
wind direction of line source is increased for inline double storied buildings model configuration. It can be
concluded, the wind tunnel results showed that concentrations at downwind distances decreased as the wind
direction increases (positive values) for measured orientation of line source in inline double storied buildings
model configuration. In comparison, experimentally observed σz values are below the field values. They were
best fitted with power-law profiles. The non-dimensional concentration for both the field and wind tunnel results
of double storied inline buildings configuration seems to be more or less uniform. Values of vertical spread
parameters for double storied inline array configuration and field data were followed a similar trend but inline
array configuration of double storied buildings model, non-dimensional concentrations were typically twice
larger compared to the field data. This is attributed to the fact that the tracer material is quite concentrated in
the recirculation region in inline array configuration of the double storied buildings model.
Key words: Atmospheric boundary layers, Wind tunnel study, Vehicular emission dispersion, Array of building
obstacles. Effect of wind direction.
I. INTRODUCTION
Atmospheric conditions such as wind speed, wind direction, and air temperature gradients interact with the
physical features of the landscape to determine the movement and dispersal of air pollutants. The problem of
near field plume dispersion in the urban environment is quite complex and involves the details of the interaction
of the plume and the flow field with several obstacles. This type problem is not generally solvable by
computational means and thus physical modeling is the best way to obtain sensible results and to study the
influence of the various parameters relevant to the problem. While using any line source model for prediction of
pollutants in any urban/suburban area, it is imperative that the model should be capable of accounting for building
effects. There is greater scope to understand systematically the influences of important varying parameters on
dispersion mechanisms through arrays of obstacles. For the study of these types of local parametric influences, a
boundary layer wind tunnel is a convenient tool to investigate the effects of these potential parameters.
Dispersion is dependent on various source parameters and surface layer micro-meteorological parameters such
as wind speed, wind direction, roughness conditions etc. In addition, the influence of the nearby buildings and
other structures of varying terrain categories cause further complexity in the dispersion phenomenon. Hosker
(1984), Hunt (1975) and Meroney (1995) have discussed the complex diffusion mechanisms in the wake of
building arrays. Until fairly recently the literature on this topic has been quite sparse; for example the review by
Hosker (1984) was mainly concern with flow and dispersion around individual or small groups of obstacles,
with only handful of relevant field and wind tunnel experiments have appeared.
Meroney (1995) and Hosker (1984) provided excellent reviews on the main characteristics of flow and
dispersion around single or small groups of obstacles. Several experiments have been carried out in model and
real urban canopies and wind tunnel using tracer gases. Davidson et al. [1995], Theurer et al. (1996), and
Macdonald et al. (1998) investigated diffusion around a building in field experiment in suburban area in
Sapporo. They found that high concentrations were observed both upwind and downwind of the source on the
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roof. Macdonald et al. (1998) confirmed that at short distances from the source, concentration profiles in the
obstacle arrays are quite variable. Mavroidis and Griffiths (1996) examined the flow and dispersion through
arrays of obstacles. The results suggested that enhanced mixing and dispersion occur within array. Recently,
dispersion of atmospheric pollutants in the vicinity of isolated obstacles of different shape and orientation with
respect to the mean wind direction has been examined in scaled field and wind tunnel experiments. It has been
found that the presence of taller obstacles results in a reduction of ground level concentrations. It is now widely
acknowledged that the greatest damage to human health is caused in the near- field of toxic releases from line
sources within the urban region. Complex flows around the obstacles in urban canopy pose difficult challenges
to research with change in wind direction. Thus, it is essential to address these challenges and develop methods
to model the impact of contaminants at short distance from the source within urban region with different wind
direction
The main aim of the present paper is to investigate experimentally, effects of the wind direction on vehicular
emission (which are treated as line source) dispersion phenomenon in simulated terrain conditions and to
understand the dispersion pattern through double storied building model configurations in the near- field of
roadway. Experiments have been carried out in which the wind direction varied in steps of 5 for selected
orientation of line source at 900
, 95, 100 and 105.
II. EXPERIMENTAL SETUP
2.1. Simulation of ABL Flow
Artificially thickened Atmospheric Boundary Layers (ABLs) have been produced in the Environmental Wind
Tunnel (EWT) by the combination of the passive devices such as Counihan’s spires, tripping barrier and
roughness blocks on the wind tunnel floor. The entire floor of the EWT was covered with roughness elements of
23 x 23 x 23 mm with a spacing of 70 mm (ABL-I). Three number of elliptic vortex generators (Counihan
spires) of 940 mm height were placed symmetrically at the entrance of the test section of EWT with roughness
elements (ABL-II). Further, a tripping barrier of 300 mm high was placed after the Counihan spires at 1.25 m
from the Counihan spires with roughness elements (ABL-III). The design of cubical blocks has been carried out
as per Counihan (1969), Gartshore and De Cross (1977) Gowda (1999).
2.2. Details of physical modelling dispersion experiments
In the present study a near-field terrain inline buildings model arrangements have been selected. The set of
experiments were carried for a geometric model scale of 1:100, which represent a real buildings height of 7 m
(double storied buildings). Physical modelling dispersion experiments were carried out one of the simulated ABL-
III which represent centre of large city in the near field of roadway in the EWT. Measurements were taken to obtain
vertical tracer gas concentration profiles for double storied building at pre-selected downwind distances from centre
of the line source as per the scheme shown in Fig. 1. These measurements were observed at selected vertical height
of (1.4H, 2.9H and 4.2H) for double storied buildings model for selected lateral width of tunnel from the tunnel
floor.
Lateral concentration measurements (along width of the test section) for pre selected lateral width of 4H, 8H,
and 12H for double storied buildings model for all the downwind distances on either sides of the centreline as
per the scheme shown in Fig. 2. Series of experiments have been carried out in which the wind direction varied
in steps of 5 for selected orientation of line source at 900
, 95, 100 and 105 as per the scheme shown in Fig
3.
1.2m
Turn table in panel no 7 at
test section floor
12 mTESTSECTION
WIND
DIRECTION
800mm
7.9 m
DOWNWIND
DIRECTION
119 H
179H
238H
298H
357H
Fig. 1: Schematic showing downwind distances for tracer gas concentration measurement in the E WT
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800mm
4H
8H
12 H
1.2m
Turn table in panel no 7 at
test section floor
12 m
TEST SECTION
WIND
DIRECTION
7.9 m
DOWNWIND
DIRECTION
Fig. 2: Schematic showing concentration measurements for pre-selected lateral width in EWTfor the
double storied buildings model
line source
Downwind directionWIND DIRECTION
q = 90º
q = 180º q = 0º
q = 270º
105°
100°
95°
90°180-q
Fig. 3: Orientation of line source with respect to wind flow
2.3. Experimental configuration in the wind tunnel
For the present study, buildings model made of wood cubical in shape had been arranged on the floor of the tunnel
from line source to entire downwind section of the tunnel. The buildings model had been arranged downwind
direction of the line source such that the row of buildings was at 70 mm (1H) for double storied buildings. This
arrangement ensured that the line source was located in amidst of the buildings model.
Macdonald et al. (1997) characterised the buildings arrangement for arrays of cubical elements by plan area density,
ar. For regular arrays of cubic elements, the plan area density ar is related to the gaps between cubes S and their
height H by (eq 1)
2
1
1
HS
ar
= . (1)
Where, S= Space between two consecutive array element
Based on plan area density different flow regimes have been defined for arrayed cubical blocks arrangement. The
characteristics of these main flow regimes are presented in Table.1. The present studies have been conducted an
isolated roughness flow regime for double storied buildings for the plan area density as per the Table 2.
Table. 1: Characteristic of the flow regime (Macdonald et al. [1997])
Flow regime Array spacing Plan Area density (%)
Isolated Roughness flow S/H>2.0-2.5 λ<8-11
Wake Interference Flow 1.0-1.5<S/H<2.0-2.5 8-11< λ <16-25
Skimming Flow S/H<1.0-1.5 16-25< λ
Table 4.3 Characteristic of the flow regime for the double storied buildings model
Sl. No.
Average building
height (m)
Scale S/H (>2.0–2.5)
λar (%)
(<8–11)
Width
Prototype cubical
model H (mm)
1 7 1:100 2.00 11.0 W=H 70
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For double storied buildings, cubical blocks having a height (H) of 70 mm with a spacing (S) between elements
of 140 mm, and the plan area density was found to be 11.0% (or S/H=2.0). As per the flow regime suggested by
Macdonald and Griffiths [1997] in Table 4.3, the prototype cubical models used for the experiment are made of
wood at a geometric model scale of 1:100, which represents a real building’s height of 7 m. Dimensions of the
models are 70 mm (L) × 70 mm (W) × 70 mm (H). The size for both the inline array configurations was 6×6
arrays. Fig. 4. Show a plan view of experimental buildings arrangement for inline array for double storied
buildings.
1H
1H 2H
2H1H
H = 70 mm
LINE
SOURCE
WIND DIRECTION
X
1H
Fig. 4.Plan view of experimental buildings model inline array arrangement for double storied buildings
III. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
3.1. Effects of the wind direction observed in the wind tunnel
Series of experiments have been carried out in which the wind direction varied in steps of 5 for selected
orientation of line source at 95, 100 and 105 as per the scheme shown in Fig. 3. Concentration profiles were
taken in the central portion up to 70 mm away from side walls to avoid side wall boundary layer effects for the
double storied buildings model of inline array configurations. The observed normalized concentrations C/C0
versus selected lateral width Y/H of the tunnel are plotted at Z/H=5.7 to quantify the effect of wind direction as
shown in Figs.5- 7for the selected downwind distances.
From the figures, it is revealed that measured concentration at Y=10H is relatively higher than other lateral
locations up to downwind distance between 119H and 238H for measured orientation of the line source. This
trend due to plume is transported along the wind direction as the orientation of line source is increased. This
may be attributed due to higher recirculation region in the double storied buildings model. This type of behavior
has also been reported by Mavroidis and Griffiths [2007] in their work.
At far away from line source, measured concentration distribution at downwind distances of 298H and 357H
showed a reasonable uniformity along lateral width of the tunnel both at centerline and at either side of the
centerline. In other words, nearly the same concentration distribution was observed at far away downwind
distances of 298H and 357H due to downwash of the tracer concentration (material), which is released in the
wind tunnel (reported by Macdonald and Griffiths [1997]). Further, it was concluded that the maximum lateral
concentration shift to upward the wind direction as orientation of line source is increased for inline double
storied buildings model configuration.
a) X=119H b) X=179H
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c) X=238H d) X=298H
e) X=357H
Fig. 5 Concentration profiles for 95-orientation of line source for double storied buildings model
configuration at Z/H=5.7.
a) X=119H b) X=179H
c) X=238H d) X=298H
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e) X=357H
Fig. 6.Concentration profiles for 100-orientation of line source for double storied buildings model
configuration at Z/H=5.7
a) X=119H b) X= 179H
c) X=238H d) X=298H
e) X= 357H
Fig. 7.Concentration profiles for 105-orientation of line source for double storied buildings model
configuration at Z/H=5.7
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3.2 Comparison of concentration profiles for selected wind direction and downwind distances
Comparisons of lateral concentration profile for different orientations of inline array double storied buildings
model configuration have been made at selected downwind distances. In Figs. 8 concentration profiles for each
were plotted between normalized concentration and lateral distances for selected downwind distances of
X=119H, 179H, 238H, 298H and 357H for the selected vertical height from the tunnel floor. A comparison was
made to see the variation with each orientation of the line source.
From the figures, it can be observed that measured concentration at Y=10H was relatively higher compared to
the centerline (at Y=8H) as well as either side of the centerline for all the measured orientations at downwind
distances between 119H and 238H. It can be seen from the figures that concentration distribution shift to
upward the downwind as orientation of line source is increased (positive values) in inline double storied
buildings model configuration. A similar trend was also reported by Mavroidis and Andronopoulos [2007] and
Macdonald et al. [1998] in their work. Also, from Fig. 8 it is evident that due to higher recirculation region in
the double storied buildings model, irregular concentration distribution trend was observed at downwind
distances of 298H and 357H irrespective of orientation of line source.
It can be concluded, the wind tunnel results showed that concentrations at downwind distances between 119H
and 238 decreased as the wind direction increases (positive values) for measured orientation of line source in
double storied buildings model configuration. A similar trend has been reported by Mavroidis and
Andronopoulos [2007] in their work.
X=119H X= 179H X= 238H
X=298H X=357H
Fig. 8:Comparison of lateral concentration profiles for selected wind direction
3.3. Comparison of vertical spread parameter (σz) for single and double storied inline array configuration with field data
The problem of plume dispersion around urban buildings has been investigated by physical modeling using arrays
of buildings-like obstacles at a scale of 1:100 in a boundary layer wind tunnel for double storied buildings and
compared with the field data reported by Macdonald et al. [1998]. The particular effect of obstacle width-to-height
ratio (S/H) was examined for a fixed obstacle plan area density. Figs. 9 shows a comparison of vertical spread
parameter (σz) values obtained for double storied inline array configuration with reported field data.
Experimentally obtained non-dimensionalized concentration with cubic height (H) (i.e., σz/H) values was plotted
against downwind distances (X). Experimentally obtained values of σz/H for the double storied buildings model of
inline array configuration have been compared with the field data reported by Macdonald et al. [1998].
In comparison, experimentally observed σz values are below the field values reported by Macdonald et al.
[1998]. They were best fitted with power-law profiles. The non-dimensional concentration for both the field and
wind tunnel results of double storied inline buildings configuration seems to be more or less uniform. Values of
vertical spread parameters for double storied inline array configuration and field data were followed a similar
trend but inline array configuration of double storied buildings model, non-dimensional concentrations were
typically twice larger compared to the field data reported by Macdonald et al. [1998]. This is attributed to the
fact that the tracer material is quite concentrated in the recirculation region in inline array configuration of the
double storied buildings model.
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a) Y=4H b) Y=8H c) Y=12H
Fig. 9:Comparison of σz values for double storied inline array configuration with field data.
IV. CONCLUSIONS
The observed normalized concentrations C/C0 versus selected lateral width Y/H of the tunnel are plotted at
Z/H=5.7 to quantify the effect of wind direction for the selected downwind distances. It is revealed that
measured concentration at Y=10H is relatively higher than other lateral locations up to downwind distance
between 119H and 238H for measured orientation of the line source. This trend due to plume is transported
along the wind direction as the orientation of line source is increased. This may be attributed due to higher
recirculation region in the double storied buildings model. This type of behavior has also been reported by
Mavroidis and Griffiths [1996] in their work.
At far away from line source, measured concentration distribution at downwind distances of 298H and 357H
showed a reasonable uniformity along lateral width of the tunnel both at centerline and at either side of the
centerline. In other words, nearly the same concentration distribution was observed at far away downwind
distances of 298H and 357H due to downwash of the tracer concentration (material), which is released in the
wind tunnel (reported by Macdonald and Griffiths [1997]). Further, it was concluded that the maximum lateral
concentration shift to upward the wind direction as orientation of line source is increased for inline double
storied buildings model configuration.
It can be concluded, the wind tunnel results showed that concentrations at downwind distances between 119H
and 238 decreased as the wind direction increases (positive values) for measured orientation of line source in
double storied buildings model configuration. A similar trend has been reported by Mavroidis and
Andronopoulos [2007] in their work.
In comparison, experimentally observed σz values are below the field values reported by Macdonald et al.
[1997]. They were best fitted with power-law profiles. The non-dimensional concentration for both the field and
wind tunnel results of double storied inline buildings configuration seems to be more or less uniform. Values of
vertical spread parameters for double storied inline array configuration and field data were followed a similar
trend but inline array configuration of double storied buildings model, non-dimensional concentrations were
typically twice larger compared to the field data reported by Macdonald et al. [1997]. This is attributed to the
fact that the tracer material is quite concentrated in the recirculation region in inline array configuration of the
double storied buildings model. A similar trend has been reported Krishna,M.K and Gowda [2015]
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