Figure–figure interaction between bodies having arbitrary shapes and mass distributions: a power series expansion approach

We derive an expression for the mutual gravitational force and torque of two bodies having arbitrary shapes and mass distributions, as an expansion in power series of their products of inertia and of the relative coordinates of their centres of mass. The absolute convergence of all the power series developed is rigorously demonstrated. The absence of transcendental functions makes this formalism suitable for fast numerical applications. The products of inertia used here are directly related to the spherical harmonics coefficients, and we provide a detailed analysis of this relationship.     

A CPT-based model to predict the installation torque of helical piles in sand

Helical piles present a possible alternative to driven displacement piles in the offshore sector. While this type of pile is used widely in the onshore environment, design methods tend to be highly empirical and there is considerable uncertainty around the bearing resistance and the installation resistance required to install large diameter piles necessary to resist uplift. The paper combines a theoretical model for estimating torque resistance from the literature with a cone penetration test (CPT)-based model originally developed to estimate the axial resistance of helical piles and to predict the installation torque required to install piles in sand. The model appears to be able to capture the general installation behavior of piles across a range of scales and in various sand states.     

HDD挤压式扩孔钻头拉力-扭矩模型建立及验证

在水平定向钻进中,作用在钻头上拉力和扭矩是设计钻进和施工的重要依据。通过对挤压式钻头的力学分析,提出了挤压式钻头的拉力－扭矩模型并较全面地分析了影响模型结果的因素。还结合现场施工数据对模型进行实践验证,结果与现场数据较为吻合。因此,该模型对挤压式钻头水平定向钻进施工设计优化起到了很重要的指导作用。     

Diurnal and Subdiurnal Terms in Rdan97 Series

In this paper, the series RDAN97 recently published (Roosbeek and Dehant, 1998) is completed by computing the diurnal and subdiurnal nutation terms. The method used is based on computing the torque induced by the external bodies on the rigid earth. The ephemerides used are analytical and based on celestial mechanics considerations. With a truncation level of 0.1 μas, 115 terms in longitude and 78 terms in obliquity have been computed. These terms correspond to the influence of the earth's geopotential coefficients c_2,2 and s_2,2, c_3,m and s_3,m (for the interaction between the earth and the moon and the sun), and c_4,m and s_4,m (for the interaction between the earth and the moon). A comparison with the recent theories REN‐2000 (Souchay and Kinoshita, 1996, 1997) and SMART97 (Bretagnon et al., 1997, 1998) shows that our series is at a very high precision, better than the most recent VLBI campaigns. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

绳索取心钻杆负角度螺纹扭矩计算分析和测试研究

分析了绳索取心钻杆负角度螺纹受力状态,以静力学和材料力学为基础计算了用于深孔绳索取心钻探的CNHT绳索取心钻杆螺纹应力情况和抗扭能力。同时,针对不同锥度和牙高的负角度螺纹进行了理论计算和静扭测试比对,理论计算结果与测试结果非常接近,确定了该计算方法的准确性,优化总结出抗扭能力较强的负角度螺纹参数。     

非开挖可控冲击矛用传扭胶管的研究设计

在试验基础上，分析了现有多种胶管的传扭能力，并参考国外胶管的结构，从而研究设计出传扭胶管，应用于非开挖可控冲击矛。     

Closure to discussion “A review on the behavior of helical piles as a potential offshore foundation system”

Abstract

A closure on the recent discussion regarding the review on the behavior of helical piles as a potential offshore foundation system by the Authors is presented. Installation torque, uplift capacity, installation effects, model pile, installation speed and results proposed by Discussers are commented.     

Shoaling waves: A discussion

Surface gravity waves are commonly observed to slow down and to stop at a beach without any noticeable reflection taking place. We assume that as a consequence the waves are continuously giving up their linear and angular momenta, which they carry with them, along with energy, as they propagate into gradually decreasing mean depths of water. It takes a force to cause a time rate of decrease in the linear momentum and a torque to produce a time rate of decrease in the angular momentum. Both a force and a torque operate on the shoaling waves, due to the presence of the sloping bottom, to cause the diminution of their linear and angular momenta. By Newton’s third law, action equals reaction, an equal but opposite force and torque are exerted on the bottom. No other mechanisms for transferring linear and angular momenta are included in the model. Since the force on the waves acts over a horizontal distance during shoaling, work is done on the waves and energy flux is not conserved. Bottom friction, wave interaction with a mean flow, scattering from small-scale bottom irregularities and set-up are neglected. Mass flux is conserved, which leads to a shoreward monotonic decrease in amplitude consistent with available swell data. The formula for the time-independent force on the bottom agrees qualitatively with observations in seven different ways: four for swell attenuation and three for sediment transport on beaches. Ardhuin (2006) argues against a mean force on the bottom that is not hydrostatic, mainly by using conservation of energy flux. He also applies the action balance equation to shoaling waves. Action is a difficult concept to grasp for motion in a continuum; it cannot be easily visualized, and it is not really necessary for solving the shoaling wave problem. We prefer angular momentum because it is clearly related to the observed orbital motion of the fluid particles in progressive surface waves. The physical significance of wave action for surface waves has been described recently by showing that in deep water action is equivalent to the magnitude of the wave’s orbital angular momentum (Kenyon and Sheres, 1996). Finally, Ardhuin requires that there be a significant exchange of linear momentum between shoaling waves and an unspecified mean flow, although the magnitude and direction of the exchange are not predicted. No mention is made of what happens to the orbital angular momentum during shoaling. Mass flux conservation is not stated.