Dynamic Response of Anisotropic Multilayered Road Structures Induced by Moving Loads Based on a Novel Spectral Element Method

This contribution is devoted to the analysis of three-dimensional elastodynamic problems in multilayered road systems caused by moving loads with static and dynamic components. For this purpose, a novel spectral element method (SEM) is derived to model the layers of a road and the half-space. To red...

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Main Authors: Yan Wang, Gao Lin, Zhiyuan Li
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/12/9/1354
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description This contribution is devoted to the analysis of three-dimensional elastodynamic problems in multilayered road systems caused by moving loads with static and dynamic components. For this purpose, a novel spectral element method (SEM) is derived to model the layers of a road and the half-space. To reduce the order of wave equations, a state vector is introduced, and then a state transition matrix is derived for the upper and lower boundaries of a layer. Based on the use of a precise integration algorithm (PIA), very accurate numerical solutions can be obtained. The proposed method was derived within 3D Cartesian coordinates, which facilitate the analysis of complex loads or road structures. The stiffness matrix does not depend on tedious and lengthy analytical solutions, which is conducive to the analysis of anisotropic materials. Numerical examples are presented and compared with those of previous studies to show the accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed SEM. Additionally, this model is further refined by examining the effects of moving load speed and the properties of the road on the displacement and stress field of a stratified flexible pavement.
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spelling doaj.art-607b4dd2a9c345bd9d4e0019150b56752023-11-23T15:23:10ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092022-09-01129135410.3390/buildings12091354Dynamic Response of Anisotropic Multilayered Road Structures Induced by Moving Loads Based on a Novel Spectral Element MethodYan Wang0Gao Lin1Zhiyuan Li2State Key Laboratory of Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, ChinaThis contribution is devoted to the analysis of three-dimensional elastodynamic problems in multilayered road systems caused by moving loads with static and dynamic components. For this purpose, a novel spectral element method (SEM) is derived to model the layers of a road and the half-space. To reduce the order of wave equations, a state vector is introduced, and then a state transition matrix is derived for the upper and lower boundaries of a layer. Based on the use of a precise integration algorithm (PIA), very accurate numerical solutions can be obtained. The proposed method was derived within 3D Cartesian coordinates, which facilitate the analysis of complex loads or road structures. The stiffness matrix does not depend on tedious and lengthy analytical solutions, which is conducive to the analysis of anisotropic materials. Numerical examples are presented and compared with those of previous studies to show the accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed SEM. Additionally, this model is further refined by examining the effects of moving load speed and the properties of the road on the displacement and stress field of a stratified flexible pavement.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/12/9/1354multilayered road structuresanisotropic mediumspectral element methodprecise integration algorithm
spellingShingle Yan Wang
Gao Lin
Zhiyuan Li
Dynamic Response of Anisotropic Multilayered Road Structures Induced by Moving Loads Based on a Novel Spectral Element Method
Buildings
multilayered road structures
anisotropic medium
spectral element method
precise integration algorithm
title Dynamic Response of Anisotropic Multilayered Road Structures Induced by Moving Loads Based on a Novel Spectral Element Method
title_full Dynamic Response of Anisotropic Multilayered Road Structures Induced by Moving Loads Based on a Novel Spectral Element Method
title_fullStr Dynamic Response of Anisotropic Multilayered Road Structures Induced by Moving Loads Based on a Novel Spectral Element Method
title_full_unstemmed Dynamic Response of Anisotropic Multilayered Road Structures Induced by Moving Loads Based on a Novel Spectral Element Method
title_short Dynamic Response of Anisotropic Multilayered Road Structures Induced by Moving Loads Based on a Novel Spectral Element Method
title_sort dynamic response of anisotropic multilayered road structures induced by moving loads based on a novel spectral element method
topic multilayered road structures
anisotropic medium
spectral element method
precise integration algorithm
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/12/9/1354
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