- D1Diameter of lead core.
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Diameter of lead core.
- D2Outer diameter of the bearing.
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Outer diameter of the bearing.
- G_rubberShear modulus of rubber.
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Shear modulus of rubber.
- K_rubberBulk modulus of rubber.
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Bulk modulus of rubber.
- alphaRatio of post-yield shear stiffness to the initial elastic shear stiffness of the bearing. This is dimensionless
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Ratio of post-yield shear stiffness to the initial elastic shear stiffness of the bearing. This is dimensionless
- betaBeta parameter of Newmark algorithm.
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Beta parameter of Newmark algorithm.
- fyYield strength of the bearing.
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Yield strength of the bearing.
- gammaGamma parameter of Newmark algorithm.
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Gamma parameter of Newmark algorithm.
- nNumber of rubber layers.
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Number of rubber layers.
- tcThickness of the rubber cover of the bearing.
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Thickness of the rubber cover of the bearing.
- trThickness of a single rubber layer.
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Thickness of a single rubber layer.
- tsThickness of a single steel shim.
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Thickness of a single steel shim.
ComputeLRIsolatorElasticity
Compute the forces and the stiffness matrix for an LR isolator element.
Description
This material object calculates the force vector and the stiffness matrix of a lead-rubber isolator, when modeled using a two-noded link element. This material uses the formulation developed by Kumar et al. (2015). Further information regarding this formulation and its implementation in MASTODON is presented in the theory and user manuals.
Input Parameters
- a_steel1.41e-05Thermal diffusivity of steel. Defaults to 1.41e-05 m2/s.
Default:1.41e-05
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Thermal diffusivity of steel. Defaults to 1.41e-05 m2/s.
- ac1Strength degradation parameter.
Default:1
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Strength degradation parameter.
- blockThe list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied
C++ Type:std::vector<SubdomainName>
Controllable:No
Description:The list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied
- boundaryThe list of boundaries (ids or names) from the mesh where this object applies
C++ Type:std::vector<BoundaryName>
Controllable:No
Description:The list of boundaries (ids or names) from the mesh where this object applies
- buckling_load_variationFalseSwitch for modeling buckling load variation during the analysis.
Default:False
C++ Type:bool
Controllable:No
Description:Switch for modeling buckling load variation during the analysis.
- c_lead130Specific heat capacity of lead. Defaults to 130.0 N-m/kg oC.
Default:130
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Specific heat capacity of lead. Defaults to 130.0 N-m/kg oC.
- cavitationFalseSwitch for modeling cavitation and post-cavitation.
Default:False
C++ Type:bool
Controllable:No
Description:Switch for modeling cavitation and post-cavitation.
- cd0Viscous damping parameter.
Default:0
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Viscous damping parameter.
- computeTrueWhen false, MOOSE will not call compute methods on this material. The user must call computeProperties() after retrieving the MaterialBase via MaterialBasePropertyInterface::getMaterialBase(). Non-computed MaterialBases are not sorted for dependencies.
Default:True
C++ Type:bool
Controllable:No
Description:When false, MOOSE will not call compute methods on this material. The user must call computeProperties() after retrieving the MaterialBase via MaterialBasePropertyInterface::getMaterialBase(). Non-computed MaterialBases are not sorted for dependencies.
- constant_onELEMENTWhen ELEMENT, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps.When SUBDOMAIN, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps. Evaluations on element qps will be skipped
Default:ELEMENT
C++ Type:MooseEnum
Controllable:No
Description:When ELEMENT, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps.When SUBDOMAIN, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps. Evaluations on element qps will be skipped
- declare_suffixAn optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any declared properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.
C++ Type:MaterialPropertyName
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:An optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any declared properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.
- horizontal_stiffness_variationFalseSwitch for modeling variation of horizontal stiffness during the analysis.
Default:False
C++ Type:bool
Controllable:No
Description:Switch for modeling variation of horizontal stiffness during the analysis.
- k_steel50Thermal conductivity of steel. Defaults to 50.0 W/(m-oC).
Default:50
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Thermal conductivity of steel. Defaults to 50.0 W/(m-oC).
- kc20Cavitation parameter.
Default:20
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Cavitation parameter.
- phi_m0.75Damage index.
Default:0.75
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Damage index.
- rho_lead11200Density of lead. Defaults to 11200 kg/m3.
Default:11200
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Density of lead. Defaults to 11200 kg/m3.
- strength_degradationFalseSwitch for modeling strength degradation due to lead core heating.
Default:False
C++ Type:bool
Controllable:No
Description:Switch for modeling strength degradation due to lead core heating.
- vertical_stiffness_variationFalseSwitch for modeling variation of vertical stiffness during the analysis.
Default:False
C++ Type:bool
Controllable:No
Description:Switch for modeling variation of vertical stiffness during the analysis.
Optional Parameters
- control_tagsAdds user-defined labels for accessing object parameters via control logic.
C++ Type:std::vector<std::string>
Controllable:No
Description:Adds user-defined labels for accessing object parameters via control logic.
- enableTrueSet the enabled status of the MooseObject.
Default:True
C++ Type:bool
Controllable:Yes
Description:Set the enabled status of the MooseObject.
- implicitTrueDetermines whether this object is calculated using an implicit or explicit form
Default:True
C++ Type:bool
Controllable:No
Description:Determines whether this object is calculated using an implicit or explicit form
- seed0The seed for the master random number generator
Default:0
C++ Type:unsigned int
Controllable:No
Description:The seed for the master random number generator
- use_displaced_meshFalseWhether or not this object should use the displaced mesh for computation. Note that in the case this is true but no displacements are provided in the Mesh block the undisplaced mesh will still be used.
Default:False
C++ Type:bool
Controllable:No
Description:Whether or not this object should use the displaced mesh for computation. Note that in the case this is true but no displacements are provided in the Mesh block the undisplaced mesh will still be used.
Advanced Parameters
- output_propertiesList of material properties, from this material, to output (outputs must also be defined to an output type)
C++ Type:std::vector<std::string>
Controllable:No
Description:List of material properties, from this material, to output (outputs must also be defined to an output type)
- outputsnone Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object
Default:none
C++ Type:std::vector<OutputName>
Controllable:No
Description:Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object
Outputs Parameters
- prop_getter_suffixAn optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any attempt to retrieve/get material properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.
C++ Type:MaterialPropertyName
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:An optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any attempt to retrieve/get material properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.
- use_interpolated_stateFalseFor the old and older state use projected material properties interpolated at the quadrature points. To set up projection use the ProjectedStatefulMaterialStorageAction.
Default:False
C++ Type:bool
Controllable:No
Description:For the old and older state use projected material properties interpolated at the quadrature points. To set up projection use the ProjectedStatefulMaterialStorageAction.
Material Property Retrieval Parameters
Input Files
References
- M. Kumar, A. S. Whittaker, and M. C. Constantinou.
Seismic isolation of nuclear power plants using elastomeric bearings.
Technical Report MCEER-15-0008, Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, New York, 2015.[BibTeX]