Engineering Software III: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference, Imperial College, London, England. April 1983

1085 Pages·1983·27.095 MB·English

by  I. Kovačič (auth.), R. A. Adey (eds.)

Engineering
Software I I I
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference,
Imperial College, London, England. April 1983
Editor: R.A. Adey
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg GmbH 1983
R.A. Adey
Computational Mechanics Centre,
Ashurst Lodge,
Ashurst,
Southampton,
Hampshire, S04 2AA,
UK.
ISBN 978-3-662-02337-2 ISBN 978-3-662-02335-8 (eBook)
DOI 10.1007/978-3-662-02335-8
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CONTENTS
Preface
ENGINEERING SOFTWARE DESIGN
Menu Input Generating System for the FORTRAN 3
Programs
I. Kovacic, University of Ljubljana, ::iA.goslavia
The Criteria for Selecting an Application Package 13
D.A. Plunkett, MSS Computer & Business Consultancy
Ltd., Eng land
HYDRAULICS
Program Package used for Optimal Control of the 21
DJERDAP Hydropower System
M. Miloradov, Institute for Development of Water
Resources, S. Opricovic & B. Djordjevic, University
of Belgrade, ::iA.goslavia
Development of a Solute Transport Model for Multi- 30
Layer Groundwater Basin
A. Das Gupta & W.E.R. De Mel, Asian Institute of
Technology, Thailand
Microcomputer Applications to Design of the Low 45
Head Pumped Hydro System at River Site
H. Kinno, University of Tokushima
Computer Programs for Risk Optimization in Water 60
Resources
s.P. Simonovic, Institute for the Development of
Water Resources, ::iA.gos lavia
A Real Time River Flow Forecasting System 78
P.J. Wolfenlen, Data Processing Dept. & J.R. Douglas,
severn Area Resources Unit, Birmingham, England
Software Design for a Versatile Flood Frequency Analy- 93
sis
K.P. Singh, Illinois state Water Eitrvey, U. S.A.
An Interactive Package with Graphic Facilities 108
A . .Y. Barraud, S. Gentil & C. &leyman, Nat. Poly tech.
de Grenoble, P. Laporte, C.N.R. s., E.N. S. France
Micro Computer Controlled Laboratory Tests on a Storm 123
Water Overflow Chamber
E.A. Delo & A.J. Slul, Simon Engineering Laboratories,
Manahestep, England
SIMULATION
A Theoric-Experimental Computer Aided Method for the 139
Prediction of Overhead Line Dynamic Behaviour at
High Speed
M.No, R. MUguepza, L. Caprasaosa, J.G.Gi menez y J.
GaPaia de Jalon, Univepsity of Navapra, train
Micro-Computers: A New Simulation Program for Truck 151
Travel Time in Open Pit Mines
T. Abdallah, Caipo Univepsity, Egypt & C. Chambon,
E.N. S.M.I.M. Fpanae
CAPS: A Simulator of Shovel-Truck System in Open Pit 164
Mines Using a Micro-Computer
T. Abdallah, Caipo Univepsity, Egypt & C. Chambon,
E.N. S.M.I.M. Fpanae
Chemical Process Calculations Using the Mini Des 171
Programs
J. Ii. Epbap, Ok lahoma state Uni vepsi ty, U. S. A., M. W. Slavin
M.O.M. Kent, England & M.A. Bpanton, M.O.M. Kent, England
Software Aspects of a Multi-Microprocessor Simulation 186
System
P.L. Hzrpod & D.C. Bapkep, Univepsity of Manahestep,
England
The Application of Goal Programming for Determination 200
of Optimal Concrete Mixes
N. Mladineo & B. Ramljak, Univepsity of
~lit,
JUgoslavia
A Computer Program for Time Series Analysis, Matrix 209
Operations, and Data Manipulation
C. Geopgiadis, II NTEF, Tpondheim, Noroay
Numerical Analysis of Energy Dissipating Devices by 224
an Explicit Time Integration Procedure
J.M. Goiaolea, K.R.F. AndPews & G.L. England, King's
College, London, England
BOUNDARY ELEMENTS
Applying Analytical Functions to Define Special Boundary 237
Elements in a Elasto-Plastic Problem with Singularities
Idealized by Finite Elements
O. Ohtmep, Messepschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Gmbh, GePmany
BEASY A Boundary Element Analysis System 254
D.J. Danson, C.A. Bpebbia & R.A. Adey, CM Consultants,
southampton, England
C.A.E. INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Microcomputer Based Computer Aided Design System 275
Applications in Engineering Education
B. S. Charles, Lwnbermate Company, Missouri, U. SA.,
P.L. Gould, Washington University, Missouri, U.&A.
Computer Aided Engineering - the Educational Environ 281
ment
W.E. Carroll, University of Central Florida, U. &A.
The Clearing House for Engineering Software 292
B. Stanford-9nith, The National Computing Centre, UK
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Models for the Prediction of Forces Induced in Off 303
shore Platform Cranes During Lifting
J.A.D. Ba~four, lkriot-watt University, U. &A.
Mathematical Modelling of the Load Bearing Character 318
istics of a Dynamically Driven Pile
R. De~pak, W.M. lague, G.C. Lake, V. Peshkam, G.O.
Rowlands, Polytechnic of Wales, U.K.
FREEWALL - A Membrane Retaining Wall Design Package 327
for Micro-Computers
L.A. Wood, Queen Mary CoUege, London, England
Civil Engineering Design Programs for Microcomputers 337
W.T. Bell & R.J. Plank, University of Sheffield, England
Solving Concrete Cracking Problems with a General 347
Purpose Finite Element Program
E. Grodtkjaer, Concrete and Structural Research Inst
itute, Denmark
Computation of Pile-Head Impedances by the Transfer 359
Matrix Method
A.K. Basu, Brown & Root, London, England & A. Gupta,
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
Bills of Quantities at a Stroke 375
J.J. Gibson & J.C. McIlwrath, Queen's University of
Belfast, Ireland & M.I. Reid, W.R. H. Barton, Kirk,
McClure and Morton, Consulting Engineers
The Variational Inequality Method on Contact Problems 387
and its Application Software
C. Jun-Zhi, The Computing Center, China, L. Guo-Ren,
Chengdu University of tcience and Technology, China,
Li Guang-Zhong, Institute of Chengdu JYdroelectric
Power &rvey and Design, China & L. Fu-Gang, H. JU
Xia, Shi Guang-Jue, The Computing Center, China
Use of Microcomputer to Determine Slip-Line Fields 401
for Strip Footings
J. H. Atkinson, City University, London, England,
R. Delpak & G.T. Jones, Polytechnic of Wales. UK
Microcomputer Analysis of Prefabricated Turbular 416
Scaffolding
G. T. lblvorsen, West Virginia University, Ui B.A. &
T.J. Parsons, National Institute for Occupational
Blfety and marth, U. B.A.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING - MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Practical Application of Micro Computers in a Struc- 429
tural Consultancy
J. seifert and Dr. M.J. Wyatt, Associated British
Consultants Ltd., England
Concise Equations and Program for Exact Eigensolutions 443
of Plane Frames Including Member Shear
W.P. lbwson, J.R. Banerjee and F.W. Williams, Univer
sity of Wales, Caridff, UK
The Use of Micro-Computers in the Elastic Analysis 453
of Multi-Cell Structures
D.l{. Pugh, R. Delpak, Polytechnic of Wales and H.R.
Evans, University College, Cardiff, Wales,
[J{
MABEL - A Micro-Computer Program for the Modal 467
Analysis of Buildings Under Earthquake Loads
H.E. Blnto, CMESI', Portugal
Vibration Analysis of Elastic Rotational Shells Using 481
Micro-Computers
R. Delpak, & V. Peshkam, Polytechnic of Wales, [J{
Computer Aided Static and Fatigue Full-Scale Tests: 495
Possible Applications of Desktop Computers
A. Nappi, Technical University, Milan, Italy
VPCREEP - Finite Element Analysis Computer Code for 511
Concrete Structures Subjected to the Combined Influence
of CREEP, Sustained and Time-Varying Temperatures
Y. F. Cheng, G. L. Eng land & K. R. F. Andrews, King IS
College, London, England
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
An Extension of the Continuous Medium Method for 529
Interconnected Shear Walls
A. Cholewicki, Centre for Building tystems Research
& Development, Warsaw & M. Winiarski, Technical
University of Warsaw, Poland
BAVOMU: A Computer Program Devoted to Multiple-Arch Dams 541
R.E. Arnould, University of Liege, Belgium
Computer System SYNAR for Nonlinear Analysis of Frames 555
and Beams
M. Blran, Technical University of Warsaw, Poland
Analysis of Plane Reinforced Concrete Structures Accor- 566
ding to Second Order Theory
Z. Prascevic, University of Belgrade, lUgoslavia
A Technique to Predict the Post Cracking Behaviour 580
of RCC Plated Structures
s. Agrawal, Maulana Azad CoUege of Teahnology, India
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
A General Program for the Optimum Synthesis of Plane 595
Mechanisms
R. Aviles, M.B. Ajuria, J.A. TaPpago, Esauela SUpep
iop de Ingeniepos Industpiales, fPain
A General Program for the Solution of Non-Linear Prob- 608
lems in Kinematic Analysis of Mechanisms
R. Aviles, M.B. Ajupia & J.A. Tappago, Esauela
SUpepiop de Ingeniepos Industriales, fPain
GRAFFIC - A Computer Package for the Interactive 623
Graphical Representation of Fluid-Flow Phenomena
N.C. Markatos & C.A. Perialeous, C~M, London,
England
PHOENICS: A General-Purpose Program for Fluid-Flow, 639
Heat-Transfer and Chemical-Reaction Processes
H.I. Rosten, D.B. Spalding & D.G. TataheU, C~M,
London, Eng land
Computer Aided Piping System at Engineers India 656
S. Krishnamurti, G.M. Deshpande and V.K. Gupta,
Engineers India Limited
High-Speed Control and Data Acquisition System for 666
a Novel Combustion Rig
D.J. Barker, P. H. Prest & J.P. Paaker, University of
Bath, England
P.A.I.D. - An Interactive Graphic Package to Support 679
Piping Analysis
Zs. Revesz, Electrowatt Engineering services, twitzerland
Resolution of the Static and Dynamic Problem in Elastic 695
Cables Through a Variational Principle
A. Lopez, J.A. Tarrago, C. Bastero, J.M. Bastero,
E. T. S.
CAD/CAM
Computer Aided Design of Interior Artificial Lighting 715
of Buildings
D.J. Capter, Muspratt Laboratories, Liveppool, England
The Software Interface Between CAD and CAM 731
P.P. MaGoldrick, University of Nottingham, England
Modified Parametric Lagrangian Interpolation for CAD 741
A. Pramila, University of Oulu, Finland
Latest Advances in Computer Aided Design for the Process 751
Industries
V.T. Taylor, I SJPIPE Ltd.
Development Aspects of a Small C.A.D. System 759
Z. Grodzki and M. Winiarski, Technical University
of Warsaw, Poland
Data Parametrization in a Pre-Processor for Computer 771
Aided Design of Electromagnetic Devices
B. Ancelle, D. Boillon, J.L. Coulomb, EN SfEG, France
Experience with Computer Aids for Routing Pipes - 779
Isoroute
A.G. Foord, ICI Engineering Department
DATABASES
The Further Development of a Geotechnical/Geological 791
Database
L.A. Wood, E. V. Tucker and R. Day, Queen Mary College,
London, England
A Microcomputer Orientated Material Property Database 805
for Process Engineering and Design
P. Norman, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England
A Virtual Storage Data Management System for Finite 819
Element Analysis on Micro's
E. Backx & J.P. Rammant, K.U. Leuven & XIA S. V.
Network Data Management System General Architecture 832
and Implementation Principles
W. ~aniszkis, CPIZI, Poland, M. Kowalewski, G. Turco,
K. Krajewski, M. Eaccone, CRAI, Rende, Italy
An Integrated Approach to Laboratory Data Management, 847
Processing ~nd Display
G.P. Ellis, Simon Engineering Labs. England
An Engineering Data Management System for Computer 863
Aided Design
F.J. Beerema, National Aerospace Laboratory, The Nether
lands & H. van mdel, Control Data B. V. The Netherlands
FINITE ELEMENTS
A Plate Bending Elasto-Plasto Equivalent Grid Finite 887
Element
W. McCarthy, L. Traina, A. Melhem, New Mexico state
University
An Applications Software Library for Finite Element 899
Analysis
I.M. 3nith, University of Manchester, England
An Interactive Approach to Control Nonlinear Finite 906
Element Solution Procedures
Th. Friedrich, ET H Zurich. 8»itzerland
Design by Analysis and the Finite Element System FINEL 915
D. Hitchings, Imperial College of SCience & Technology
& o. lbpkin, Babcock Power Limited
A Description of the BERSAFE System 927
T.K. &Uen, CEGB, Glos, IK
Fluid Mechanics Using Finite Elements 942
P. Ward, S. D.H. C. Engineering Services Ltd. England
Finite Element Upsetting Analysis of a Ring: An 952
Incremental Solution to the Contact Problem
I.M. Al-Chattat, Yarmouk University, Jordan
Automatic Generation of Hybrid and Disp1acement 965
Type Finite Elements
Ii. Alaylioglu, NMEH, wuth Africa
Design of Structural Continua by Finite Element 976
Analysis of Equilibrium Models
E.A.W. Maunder, University of Exeter, England
Finite Element Analysis with Micro-Computers 991
Le Minh Tri, M. Picco and F. Van Den Burg, CE71M
France
The FEGS Pre-Processor FEMGEN 1005
J. Ii. Lamont & G• . Butlin, FEGS Ltd., England
The FEGS post-processor FEMVIEW 1040
J. H. Lamont & S. Ii. Warde, FEGS Ltd., England
A Computer Code for Finite Element Analysis with an 1052
Engineering Data Base
J.H. Levesque, Ii. Noe, M. Paolillo & P. Thomas,
Electricite de France, France
A Computer Package for the Optimization of Welding 1067
Processes
J. C. Gelin, H. Andrzeje1Jski, IUT Le Creusot, France
Calculation of Steady-State Stresses in Continuous 1082
Prestressed Concrete Beam Structures Subjected to
Creep and Cyclic Temperatures
C.L. England, Y.F. Cheng & K.H.F. Andre1Js,
King's College, London, LK