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The recorded earthquake response of a base-isolated building—the Foothill Communities Law and Justice Center in Rancho Cucamonga—shaken by the 1985 Redlands earthquake (ML 4–8) is discussed and analysed by employing system identification techniques. The calculated response of one-dimensional and three-dimensional linear structural models is fitted to the recorded motions of the superstructure using the ‘modal minimization method’ for structural identification, in order to determine optimal estimates of the parameters of the dominant modes of the building. Simple one-dimensional analyses are used to identify also the effective values of key parameters (e.g. damping) of the isolation system. Furthermore, the recorded motions obtained from the densely instrumented foundation (i.e. below the isolation bearings) of the structure and from the free-field station located 330 ft 1 1 ft =0.3048 m; 1 mile=1.609 km. from the building show how the presence of the structure affects the incoming seismic waves. It is observed that the transverse component of motion (i.e. the component which is perpendicular to the long dimension of the plan of the building) is affected by the presence of the structure considerably more than the longitudinal component. Factors contributing to this effect are the extreme length of the structure (414 ft) and the rotational motions of the superstructure caused by the spatial variability of ground motion. It is pointed out that, despite the fact that the shift in the effective frequency of the structure induced by the isolation was very small, the elastomeric bearings were very effective in reducing the accelerations transmitted to the structure. This is attributed to the damping capacity of the isolation. Based on the observed response of the building to this small earthquake it can be stated with confidence that the structure performed according to expectations. 相似文献
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The seismic motion in sediment-filled valleys due to incident SH-waves has been studied exhaustively. However, the response of such geologic structures to incident SV- and P-waves has not been studied as thoroughly. The response of a 2-D model of the valley of Caracas, Venezuela—a NS cross-section through the Palos Grandes district—to incident plane SV- and P-waves is investigated using the discrete wave number boundary element method. It is observed that the differences in the predictions of the 1-D and 2-D models are more pronounced for SV-waves than for SH-waves, especially when SV-waves are incident at (or near) the critical angle ic. The valley responds very strongly to the horizontally propagating P-wave (SP-wave) which is induced when SV-waves, incident at the critical angle, interact with the free surface of the half-space. However, the SP-wave, being a wave diffracted at a boundary, is likely to be sensitive to impedance contrasts, to the presence of other interfaces in the medium, and to the topography surrounding the valley. These aspects of the problem need further investigation. 相似文献
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December 25th 2003 will see the Beagle 2 lander arrive at the surface of Mars in the Isidis region, allowing for the first time in situ measurements of ultraviolet (UV) flux directly from the surface of Mars through the use of a sensor designed as part of a miniaturised environmental package. The expected conditions the sensor will experience are studied here, and the detection signatures for phenomenon such as dust devils, H2O clouds ands near-surface fogs are presented. The beginning and end of mission surface fluxes show little variation, though the period towards mid-nominal mission does experience a maximum in total daily dose levels. Diurnal profiles are calculated highlighting the effects of increased scattering towards shorter wavelengths. A possible dust storm scenario is presented, and the effect upon component UV fluxes is shown to reverse the relative contributions of direct and diffuse components of the total UV flux. The presence of cloud formation above the landing site will be detectable though the observation of elevated diffuse/direct flux ratios. Near-surface morning fogs show a characteristic ‘dip’ in the morning profile when compared to clear mornings, allowing their detection on cloud-free mornings through post-event analysis of long term data. Predicted Phobos eclipses are investigated at each of the sensor centre wavelengths, and show greatest reduction in relative intensity at short wavelengths. Observations of near-miss eclipse events will also be possible, through monitoring of the diffuse UV flux. Dust devil encounters are shown to create a double minima lightcurve, with the depth of the minima dependent upon the total dust loading of the vortex. The effects of these changing conditions on DNA-weighted irradiances are investigated. Possible dust storms provide the greatest increase in biological protection, whereas expected cloud formations at the Beagle 2 site are found to offer negligible protection. Within just five minutes of landing >95% of any Bacillus subtilis-like bacteria present on the surface of the craft will have lost viability. 相似文献
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The applicability of an efficient 3D numerical method for the evaluatfion of the seakeeping performance and structural loads of advanced high-speed vessels is investigated. A semi-empirical approach to account for the viscous flow effects on ship's behavior at speed is presented and discussed. Numerical results are compared with model tests for two high-speed monohull vessels with satisfactory agreement. 相似文献
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Apostolos A Christou 《Icarus》2004,168(1):23-33
We investigate the possibility of detectable meteor shower activity in the atmosphere of Venus. We compare the Venus-approaching population of known periodic comets, suspected cometary asteroids and meteor streams with that of the Earth. We find that a similar number of Halley-type comets but a substantially lesser population of Jupiter family comets approach Venus. Parent bodies of prominent meteor showers that might occur at Venus have been determined based on minimum orbital distance. These are: Comets 1P/Halley, parent of the η Aquarid and Orionid streams at the Earth; 45P/Honda-Mrkos-Pajdusakova which currently approaches the venusian orbit to 0.0016 AU; three Halley-type comets (12P/Pons-Brooks, 27P/Crommelin and 122P/de Vico), all intercepting the planet's orbit within a 5-day arc in solar longitude; and Asteroid (3200) Phaethon, parent of the December Geminids at the Earth. In addition, several minor streams and a number of cometary asteroid orbits are found to approach the orbit of Venus sufficiently close to raise the possibility of some activity at that planet. Using an analytical approach described in Adolfsson et al. (Icarus 119 (1996) 144) we show that venusian meteors would be as bright or up to 2 magnitudes brighter than their Earth counterparts and reach maximum luminosity at an altitude range of 100-120, 20-30 km higher than at the Earth, in a predominantly clear region of the atmosphere. We discuss the feasibility of observing venusian showers based on current capabilities and conclude that a downward-looking Venus-orbiting meteor detector would be more suitable for these purposes than Earth-based monitoring. The former would detect a shower of an equivalent Zenithal Hourly Rate of at least several tens of meteors. 相似文献
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The ground response to tunnel excavation is usually described in terms of the characteristic line of the ground (also called ‘ground response curve’, GRC), which relates the support pressure to the displacement of the tunnel wall. Under heavily squeezing conditions, very large convergences may take place, sometimes exceeding 10–20% of the excavated tunnel radius, whereas most of the existing formulations for the GRC are based on the infinitesimal deformation theory. This paper presents an exact closed‐form analytical solution for the ground response around cylindrical and spherical openings unloaded from isotropic and uniform stress states, incorporating finite deformations and linearly elastic‐perfectly plastic rock behaviour obeying the Mohr–Coulomb failure criterion with a non‐associated flow rule. Additionally, the influence of out‐of‐plane stress in the case of cylindrical cavities under plane‐strain conditions is examined. The solution is presented in the form of dimensionless design charts covering the practically relevant parameter range. Finally, an application example is included with reference to a section of the Gotthard Base tunnel crossing heavily squeezing ground. The expressions derived can be used for preliminary convergence assessments and as valuable benchmarks for finite strain numerical analyses. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献
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A set of acceleration source spectra is constructed using the observed parameters of the specific barrier model of Papageorgiou and Aki. The spectra show a significant departure from the 2-model at the high frequency range. Specifically, the high frequency spectral amplitudes of seismic excitation are higher as compared to the level predicted by the 2-model. This is also supported by other observational evidence. The high frequency amplitudes of acceleration scale proportionally to the square root of the rupture areaS, to the rupture spreading velocityv, and to the local strain drop (/) (=strain drop in between barriers). The local strain drop in between barriers is not related in a simple way to the global strain drop, which is the strain drop estimated by assuming that it is uniform over the entire rupture area. Consequently, the similarity law does not apply. Using the source spectra which we constructed, we derive expressions for high frequency amplitudes of acceleration such asa
rms anda
max. Close to the fault both are independent of fault dimensions and scale as (/µ)(f)1/2, while away from the fault plane they scale asW
1/2(/µ)(f)1/2, whereW is the width of the fault and f is the effective bandwidth of the spectra. 相似文献
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Mark Bailey David Asher Astronomers Apostolos Christou Astronomers 《Astronomy& Geophysics》2005,46(3):3.31-3.35
Mark Bailey, David Asher and Apostolos Christou describe an interactive, open-air model for explaining the motions of the planets and the position of the Earth in space, which was formally opened at the Armagh Observatory on 26 November 2004. 相似文献
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Tathagata Ray Apostolos A. Sarlis Andrei M. Reinhorn Michael C. Constantinou 《地震工程与结构动力学》2013,42(15):2341-2360
The friction pendulum system is a sliding seismic isolator with self‐centering capabilities. Under severe earthquakes, the movement may be excessive enough to cause the pendulum to hit the side rim of the isolator, which is provided to restrain the sliding. The biaxial behavior of a single friction pendulum, in which the slider contacts the restrainer, is developed using a smooth hysteretic model with nonlinear kinematic hardening. This model is extended to simulate the biaxial response of double and triple friction pendulums with multiple sliding surfaces. The model of a triple friction pendulum is based on the interaction between four sliding interfaces, which in turn is dependent upon the force and displacement conditions prevailing at these interfaces. Each of these surfaces are modeled as nonlinear biaxial springs suitable for a single friction pendulum, using the yield surface, based on the principles of the classical theory of plasticity, and amended for varying frictional yield force, due to variation in vertical load and/or velocity‐dependent friction coefficient. The participation of the nonlinear springs is governed by stick‐slip conditions, dictated by equilibrium and kinematics. The model can simulate the overall force‐deformation behavior, track the displacements in individual sliding surfaces, and account for the ultimate condition when the sliders are in contact with their restrainers. The results of this model are verified by comparison to theoretical calculations and to experiments. The model has been implemented in programs IDARC2D and 3D‐BASIS, and the analytical results are compared with shake table experimental results. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 相似文献