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• Random Dense Packing of Continuous Distributions of Spherical Particles - Use of Particle Packing Model and Discrete-Particle-Method to predict Particle Spacing Factors

  T. Stengel, F. Wiese, N. Obermeier

  particles2023.

  
  

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  Portland Cement (PC) is responsible for about 8% of global CO2 emissions and is mainly used as a binder in concrete, which is a basic material for all types of load-bearing structures. Due to its versatile usage (precast or ready-mix concrete) and availability almost all over the world, concrete is used in a wide range of applications. When looking at possible pathways to reduce the carbon footprint four measures emerge: 1. 2. 3. 4. Use of renewable energy for PC production (mainly clinker burning process) CO2 capture during PC production. Use of supplementary cementitious materials to reduce the amount of PC. Optimization of PC efficiency within the concrete to reduce the amount of PC needed. To optimize the efficiency of PC, particle packing methods can be used, see e.g. [1], [2]. A well-established geometrical particle packing model is the compressible packing model (CPM) [3], which was extended to the compressible interaction packing model (CIPM) to account for colloidal interactions [4]. Based on the CIPM a so-called cement-spacing-factor (CSF) is calculated [2], [4] by dividing the PC volume in concrete by the maximum packing density (PD). CSF is then used to optimize PC efficiency, i.e., strength of PC based materials. However, CSF calculated based on PD is only an auxiliary parameter (i.e., particle saturation on a volume base), which at best qualitatively describes PC spacing in a particle arrangement and does not take the spread of the PC spacing into account. In this paper, a DEM-based enriched particle packing algorithm is developed that accounts for particle type (i.e., inert particles or PC) and distribution of PC particle distance. The results are compared to strength tests on PC-based pastes and the correlation to the calculated distribution of PC particle distance is shown. Based on PD calculations and the enriched DEM particle packing algorithm an optimization of PC efficiency in concrete can be performed.

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  Portland Cement (PC) is responsible for about 8% of global CO2 emissions and is mainly used as a binder in concrete, which is a basic material for all types of load-bearing [...]

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• Particle- based Simulation of Crack Propagation in Structural Connections Produced with Direct Energy Deposition 3D- Printing

  J. Olsson, M. Ander, S. Larsson, O. Borgström, E. Tibuzzi, P. Barden, C. Williams

  particles2023.

  
  

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  This paper explores how Force Flux Peridynamics (FFPD) can support the design of lightweight metal components in building structures produced with Direct Energy Deposition (DED) Additive Manufacturing (AM). DED is a relatively new technology that deposit metal layer-by-layer to create three-dimensional structures without the need for support structures. This process has the potential to significantly reduce the embodied carbon in building structures by reducing the weight of the structural connections and hence the weight of all other structural components [4]. However, the process applied in AM for metals can make the printed objects susceptible to defects which may compromise their structural integrity and may even lead to fracture [5]. In this paper we describe a design process for the creation of lightweight structural components while including modelling of anisotropy, yielding and brittle fracture. The central core of the process is the application of a particle method called Force Flux Peridynamics (FFPD) which is used to predict yielding and fracture. The paper thus builds upon strategies developed and defined in other publications including; the derivation of the FFPD particle method [2], a strategy for calibration of materials in paper [1], a motivation to apply this concept in the context of nodal connections for spatial structures as described in paper [3]. The specific nodal connection that is analysed in this paper is designed for rotational DED printing which creates a component with radial anisotropic mechanical properties. The node is analysed using an axial tensile and an axial compression load case where the load is applied by imposing incremental translations to the attachments where the structural members would be connected. The susceptibility to fracture in relation to the anisotropy of the printed metal is discussed.

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  This paper explores how Force Flux Peridynamics (FFPD) can support the design of lightweight metal components in building structures produced with Direct Energy Deposition [...]

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• Numerical Investigation of the Installation of Suction Caisson in Sand Using Material Point Method

  M. Alturki, L. Zambrano-Cruzatty, A. Faramarzi, M. Mehravar

  particles2023.

  
  

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  Suction caisson has gained interest in recent years as an alternative foundation for offshore wind turbines due to its cost-effectiveness and easy installation compared to conventional foundations such as monopile. After initial penetration due to its self-weight, suction is applied until the caisson reaches the desired depth. Applying suction provides additional driving force due to the pressure difference between inside and outside the caisson and induces seepage that degrades friction and tip resistance, which further facilitates the installation. The seepage plays a vital role in installing suction caisson in sand; however, it might change the soil state which affects the ultimate bearing capacity of the caisson. Several research works have been conducted to study the suction caisson installation in sand. However, the complexities of the problem including large deformation, solid-fluid and soil-structure interaction, inhibited these studies from fully understanding the installation mechanism. This paper proposes a large deformation modeling framework by using the material point method (MPM). MPM is a hybrid Lagrangian-Eulerian particle-based method that uses material points over a fixed computational mesh where governing equations are solved. During the convection of the particles, the background mesh is kept fixed, making it suitable for large deformation problems. The model considers soil-structure interaction by adopting a Coulomb contact algorithm between the caisson and surrounding soil. In this paper, the stability of the contact algorithm is ensured by correcting material point velocities in the vicinity of the caisson interface using a limiting velocity based on the element size and time step. The framework is validated by comparing a simulation of caisson installation under constant velocity with results published in the literature. Our proposed framework’s results agree with previous published results, demonstrating that the simplified stabilization procedure does not affect the simulation results. This is a promising result that will enable the incorporation of fully coupled analysis to better understand the effects of induced seepage on the installation mechanism of suction caissons.

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  Suction caisson has gained interest in recent years as an alternative foundation for offshore wind turbines due to its cost-effectiveness and easy installation compared to [...]

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• Final open-door industrial day

  F. Rechsteiner, V. Mathes

  Fibregy OA (2024). Vol. Public Deliverables, 34

  
  

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  The final open-door industrial day forms the final milestone of the project (MS 20) and thus the project completion. The event will take place again at one of the partners sites. During the meeting the project results are presented comprehensively. The prototypes should also be shown again. In terms of content, the following points are in the foreground: Results of life cycle assessment and waste management, global business plan, standardization recommendations, final conclusions. (D7.12)

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  The final open-door industrial day forms the final milestone of the project (MS 20) and thus the project completion. The event will take place again at one of the partners [...]

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• First open-door industrial day

  F. Rechsteiner, V. Mathes

  Fibregy OA (2024). Vol. Public Deliverables, 33

  
  

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  The focus of the First open-door industrial day is on the presentation of the real scale demonstrators. Accordingly, the meeting should take place at one of the partners who is working on the demonstrators or where they are being produced. Among other things, the materials used (materials' catalogue), guidelines, the construction process, structural health monitoring (SHM system), tests and prototypes (D7.8) should be presented. The aim of this meeting is, among other things, addressing various stakeholders and bringing the project results further into the public eye. Accordingly, the aim is to also invite external project representatives to the open-door industrial day, if possible. The agenda should be limited to one day in order to make a visit as uncomplicated as possible, even without an overnight stay. In addition, the ongoing project progress is discussed if necessary.

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  The focus of the First open-door industrial day is on the presentation of the real scale demonstrators. Accordingly, the meeting should take place at one of the partners who [...]

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• Second information day

  F. Rechsteiner, V. Mathes

  Fibregy OA (2024). Vol. Public Deliverables, 32

  
  

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  The second information day will be held after 18 months. As the first information day, it is planned as a presence event. The agenda will be planed for 1 to 1 ½ days. The event will take place again at one of the project partners. Focus of the agenda will be the project progress and presentation of further activities. A special focus will be on the market analysis and the OWTP concept. A workshop with the Standard Committee (D7.6) will complete the project meeting.

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  The second information day will be held after 18 months. As the first information day, it is planned as a presence event. The agenda will be planed for 1 to 1 ½ days. The [...]

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• First information day

  F. Rechsteiner, V. Mathes

  Fibregy OA (2024). Vol. Public Deliverables, 31

  
  

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  After 6 months, the first information day will be the first joint meeting of the entire project consortium. A presence event is currently assumed. Should the situation (Covid-Pandemic) make it necessary for the event to be held virtually, the agenda will be adjusted if necessary. 1 to 1 1/2 days are estimated for this information day. The meeting will take place at one of the project partners. It starts at noon on the first day. The first day ends with a consortium-dinner. The meeting will continue on the second day. In terms of content, the focus will be on the following points: Presentation of the project objectives of the project progress and the expected results. During the meeting, the first results of the ongoing and possibly completed WPs should be presented. There is also a workshop with the Standardization Committee (D7.3) planned. In addition to the purely professional exchange, the meeting also allows you to get to know the project partners personally.

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  After 6 months, the first information day will be the first joint meeting of the entire project consortium. A presence event is currently assumed. Should the situation (Covid-Pandemic) [...]

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• Measurements report

  A. Rodríguez, R. Andrés, J. Ruiz, P. Ropero, A. Pastor, J. Garcia Espinosa

  Fibregy OA (2024). Vol. Public Deliverables, 30

  
  

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  The measurement report will include the testing methodology and the results of the ocean sea trials of the 1:6 W2Power steel-based prototype with the FRP-based towers installed to hold the wind turbine generators. Considering that the trials will last 3-5 months, sets of data will be collected and analyzed to assess the metocean effects on the platform, ensure the technical feasibility of the towers in composites and validate the different monitoring systems developed in FIBREGY. In overview, the following industrial and technological achievements will be explained in the measurements report: 1st) guidelines for the installation of the FRP towers in the existing steel-based W2 Power prototype, 2nd) Installation of a SHM system based on accelerometers, strain gauges, and fiber optics in the FRP towers, 3rd) analysis of the results derived from the SHM system installed in the offshore platforms, 4th) conclusions regarding how useful are the obtained data for the digital twin model developed in WP3 to assess the structural integrity of the platforms, and 5th) analysis and conclusions of the influence of the metocean conditions in the structural integrity of the FRP-based towers installed on scaled W2Power prototype.

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  The measurement report will include the testing methodology and the results of the ocean sea trials of the 1:6 W2Power steel-based prototype with the FRP-based towers installed [...]

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• Development of the CAE models

  J. Jurado

  Fibregy OA (2024). Vol. Public Deliverables, 29

  
  

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  The report will summarize the work to be carried out in subtask 6.3.1, related to the generation of two complete 3D CAE models of the structure of the W2Power platform and TIDETEC turbine housing, based on the hydro-elasticity and degradation model developed in WP3. These models will be used in WP4 to perform a final strength and degradation assessment of the structure.

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  The report will summarize the work to be carried out in subtask 6.3.1, related to the generation of two complete 3D CAE models of the structure of the W2Power platform and [...]

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• Construction of the W2Power real-scale demonstrator

  E. Waldura, J. Clement, E. Cochelin

  Fibregy OA (2024). Vol. Public Deliverables, 28

  
  

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  Deliverable 6.4 is a full scale demonstrator made up of 2 main connection part of a floating windturbine platform. The parts will be made of GRP with an estimated height of 9.2m. This demonstrator should be built by month 30.

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  Deliverable 6.4 is a full scale demonstrator made up of 2 main connection part of a floating windturbine platform. The parts will be made of GRP with an estimated height of [...]

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