• Journal of Korean Association for Spatial Structures
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• v.4 no.2 s.12
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• pp.89-97
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• 2004

The objective of this study is the development of a scheme and discrete optimum design algorithm, which is based on the genetic algorithm. The algorithm can perform both scheme and size optimum designs of plane trusses. The developed Scheme genetic algorithm was implemented in a computer program. For the optimum design, the objective function is the weight of structures and the constraints are limits on loads and serviceability. The basic search method for the optimum design is the genetic algorithm. The algorithm is known to be very efficient for the discrete optimization. However, its application to the complicated structures has been limited because of the extreme time need for a number of structural analyses. This study solves the problem by introducing the size & scheme genetic algorithm operators into the genetic algorithm. The genetic process virtually takes no time. However, the evolutionary process requires a tremendous amount of time for a number of structural analyses. Therefore, the application of the genetic algorithm to the complicated structures is extremely difficult, if not impossible. The scheme genetic algorithm operators was introduced to overcome the problem and to complement the evolutionary process. It is very efficient in the approximate analyses and scheme and size optimization of plane trusses structures and considerably reduces structural analysis time. Scheme and size discrete optimum combined into the genetic algorithm is what makes the practical discrete optimum design of plane fusses structures possible. The efficiency and validity of the developed discrete optimum design algorithm was verified by applying the algorithm to various optimum design examples: plane pratt, howe and warren truss.

• Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.93-102
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• 2007

A large number of FRP decks are already in service worldwide because the lighter FRP-based bridge decks are ideal for rapid construction to reduce the dead load of superstructures. And the proper design process is demanded for the effective FRP deck application. In this paper, to get the basic prototype of FRP bridge decks, the ratio of individual parameters, which compose the specification of FRP bridge decks, are determined by a finite element analysis. In addition, optimum FRP deck shapes are determined considering complex constraints and material properties of bi-directional characteristics. Upon these results, the prototype of FRP bridge decks is validated.

• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.26 no.1
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• pp.49-57
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• 2013

Structural elements of typical bridges are superstructure, connections, substuctures and foundations and earthquake resistance is decided with the failure mechanism formed by substuctures and connections. Therefore earthquake resistant design should be carried out in the basic design step where design strengths, e.g. design sections for structural elements are determined. The Earthquake Resistant Design Part of Korean Roadway Bridge Design Code provides two basic design procedures. The first conventional procedure applies the Code-provided response modification factors. The second new procedure is the ductility-based earthquake resistant design, where designer can determine the response modification factors. In this study, basic designs including the two design processes are carried out for a typical bridge and supplements are identified in view of providing earthquake resistance.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Bio-Environment Control Conference
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• 1992.12a
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• pp.31-32
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• 1992

일반적으로 시설을 설계함에 있어서 고정하중(자중)은 부재단면이 결정되기 전이므로 추정에 의한 값을 사용한다. 그러나 생물생산시설에 관한 기준이 마련되어 있지 않기 때문에 국내 실정에 맞는 자료가 요청된다. 또한 구조설계 과정은 복잡하고 전문적 지식을 요하므로 전문가에 의해서 수행된다. 그러나 생물생산시설의 규모나 형태는 비슷한 경우가 많으므로 대표적인 몇가지 시설에 대하여 구조해석을 실시하고, 이것을 일반화함으로써 비전문가인 농민이나 생물생산분야 종사자가 간편하게 시설의 구조적 안전성을 진단할 수 있을 것으로 생각한다.(중략)

• Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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• 2009.05a
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• pp.119-120
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• 2009

The Live load distribution factors currently used in the standard prestressed concrete I-girder bridge are just a reflection of overseas design standards. Therefore, it is necessary to develop an equation of the live load distribution factors fit for the design conditions of Korea, considering the standardized section and the design strength of concrete. In this study, the major variables to determine of distribution factors were selected and an equation of live load distribution factors was developed.

• Computational Structural Engineering
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.37-45
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• 1997

대규모의 쉘 구조물 설계에서는 고정하중이 지배적이므로 구조물을 구성하는 부재단면은 거의 고정하중에 의해 결정되는 경우가 많다. 이미 보고된 정적하중에 대한 쉘의 좌굴에 관한 연구결과들이 말해주고 있듯이 구조물의 안전율이 어느정도 확보되어 있는가를 평가하는 일이 우선적으로 중요하다. 그러나 고정하중에 대한 안전율을 확보하여 설계된 쉘이 지진동을 받았을 경우 어떻게 거동할까, 어느정도의 지진동에 견딜 수 있는지를 조사하여 그 구조물의 내진성능을 파악하는 일은 설계상 반드시 필요한 일이라 생각된다. 지진응답에 관한 많은 연구들이 주로 수평지진동을 받는 구조물을 대상으로 하고 있다. 그러나 지진동은 원래가 3차원적인 것이고 따라서 직하형의 지진동을 받을 가능성도 있다. 특히 장span구조물은 상하지진동의 영향이 클 것으로 생각된다. 본 고에서는 상하지진동을 받는 단순지지된 편평쉘의 응답해석례를 소개하고자 한다.

• Magazine of the Korea Concrete Institute
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.167-177
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• 1997

In thtx design of ductile moment -1csist1ng frnmcls (DMRFs) f'ollow~ng the. stlong columnweakbeam design philosophy, it is desirable that the joint and column remain essentiallyelastic in order to insure proper energy dissipation and lateral stability of the structure.Thv joint has been identifid as the "weak link: in DMRFs because any stiffness orstrength deterioration in this region can lead to substantial drifts and the possibility ofcollapse due to t'-delta effects. h3oreove1.. the tngintw is faced with the difficult task ofdetailing an element whose size is determined by theframing members, but \vhich mustresist a set of loads very different from those used in the design of the beams and columns.Four 3 -scale beam-column-slab joint assemblies were designed according to existing cod\ulcornerrequirements of' ACI 318-89. representing perimeter joints of DMRFs with reinforced highstrength concrete. The influence on aseismic behavior of beam-column joints due tomonolithic slab, has been investigated.lab, has been investigated.

• Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.48-58
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• 2014

In this study, quasi-static according to the displacement-controlled (strain control) method tests on RC columns for seismic reinforcement performance in accordance with the provisions of the seismic design and construction before 1992 design code for highway bridges in korea. Used reinforcement that improves the performance of Inorganic Helical Bar, a kind of alloy steel, circular columns were tested outside the seismic reinforcing. In the experiment, fracture behavior, lateral load-displacement relation, ductility and energy assessment evaluation was performed through tests. The variables in experimental are section force of reinforcement, spiral reinforcement spacing, reinforcement method. Improved seismic performance and effect were confirmed through quasi-static test experiments. The results of study confirmed determination the appropriate size of reinforcement, reinforcement forces, spacing and selection of the type required, furthermore, not only mechanical reinforcement but also substitution of high-strength concrete reinforced with concrete cover improved seismic performance.

• Journal of Korean Society of Steel Construction
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• v.11 no.2 s.39
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• pp.153-165
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• 1999

In order to trace the lateral-torsional post-bucking behaviors of thin-walled space frames with non-symmetric cross sections, a geometrically non-linear finite element formulation is presented by applying incremental equilibrium equations based on the updated Lagrangian formulation and introducing Vlasov's assumption. The improved displacement field for non-symmetric thin-walled cross sections is introduced based on inclusion of second order terms of finite rotations, and the potential energy corresponding to the semitangential rotations and moments is consistently derived. For finite element analysis, tangent stiffness matrices of thin-walled space frame element are derived by using the Hermition polynomials as shape functions. A co-rotational formulation in order to evaluate the unbalanced loads is presented by separating the rigid body rotations and pure deformations from incremental displacements and evaluating the updated direction cosines and incremental member forces.

• Journal of Korean Society of Steel Construction
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• v.19 no.5
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• pp.463-472
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• 2007

This paper presents theoretical and finite element analysis results for the lateral-torsional buckling of I-girders with corrugated web under uniform bending. Lateral-torsional buckling is a major design aspect for flexural members composed of thin-walled I-section. However, torsional rigidities such as the warping constants of the I-girders with corrugated web are not fully understood yet. In this paper, bending and pure torsional rigidities of I-girders with corrugated web are first described using the results of previous researchers. Then, the location of the shear center and the warping constants are derived. Using the derived section properties of I-girders with corrugated web, the lateral-torsional buckling strength is determined. Finite element analyses are conducted and the proposed lateral-torsional buckling strength of I-girders with corrugated web is successfully verified. Finally, the effects of corrugation profiles of the web on the lateral-torsional buckling load of I-girders with corrugated web are discussed.