Studying movement of rigid bodies in the form of rectangular-box-shape
Abstract
The structures of rectangular-box-shape are widely used in building construction due to its convenience and usefulness. The retaining wall systems preventing landslide have this form. We also see some shapes like those used in big projects, like the gravity concrete dams. To research and predict the failure of these buildings constructed of the rectangular-box-shape structures, the contact between them should be considered. In this paper, we focus on the interaction of rectangular-box-shape rigid bodies in movement progress caused by gravity. The aluminum rectangular blocks are used to conduct a series of experiments. The experiment results show the movement behaviors of rigid bodies in some cases. Also, we have developed the numerical approach SPH (Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics) to simulate these scenarios. The numerical results have accurately reflected agreement with experiment in contact movement behaviors of rectangular-box-shape rigid bodies.
Moraref