Numerical Methods for Structural Analysis of Poles and Columns in Fluid Environments
This progress report details the use of numerical methods to analyze a 40-ft long, 0.826-ft diameter pole and a rigid column with a 1 ft^2 cross-sectional area modeled as elastic material. Incorporating these structures into simple open-channel flow models, results have shown discrepancies, requiring further refinement. Future work includes comparing results from LS-Dyna with given equations, creating a mesh for the pole in water, and expanding to full-scale modeling. Expected delays may arise from using LS-Dyna wood properties and mesh creation challenges. Despite challenges, this study aims to improve analysis accuracy and model pole behavior in fluid environments.
Numerical Methods for Structural Analysis of Poles and Columns in Fluid Environments
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Progress Report Stephanie Soon University of Hawaii at Manoa ssoon@hawaii.edu 07/06/12
Numerical methods • Pole: 40 ft long, 0.826 ft diameter • Modeled as elastic material • Column: 1 ft2 cross-sectional area • Rigid • 2 mph
Simple open-channel flow models • Incorporated pole and column
Results to Date • Timestep: 0.1 ms • 10,400 elements • Max force: 11 kips
Results to Date • Timestep: 0.1 ms • 18,800 elements • Max force: 14.5 kips
Intended Future Work • Examine discrepancy between results from LS-Dyna and given equations • Create a mesh for circular pole in water • Expand to full-scale
Expected Delays/Problems • Using LS-Dyna wood properties • Making mesh for circular pole in water • Making the pole flow with the fluid
Summary • In-air transverse impact • Results do not correlate well with given equation • Simple open-channel flow models • Needs further refining • Will likely encounter a number of difficulties