• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.1-13
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• 2016

The progressive collapse analysis of reinforced concrete (RC) moment-frame buildings under extreme loads is discussed from the perspective of modeling issues. A threat-independent approach or the alternate path method forms the basis of the simulations wherein the extreme event is modeled via column removal scenarios. Using a prototype RC frame building, issues and considerations in constitutive modeling of materials, options in modeling the structural elements and specification of gravity loads are discussed with the goal of achieving consistent models that can be used in collapse scenarios involving successive loss of load-bearing columns at the lowest level of the building. The role of the floor slabs in mobilizing catenary action and influencing the progressive collapse response is also highlighted. Finally, an energy-based approach for identifying the proximity to collapse of regular multi-story buildings is proposed.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.553-571
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• 2016

The progressive collapse potential of steel moment framed structures due to abrupt removal of a column is investigated based on the energy principle. Based on the changes of component's internal energy, this paper analyzes structural member's sensitivity to abrupt removal of a column to determine a sub-structure resisting progressive collapse. An energy-based structural damage index is defined to judge whether progressive collapse occurs in a structure. Then, a simplified beam damage model is proposed to analyze the energies absorbed and dissipated by structural beams at large deflections, and a simplified modified plastic hinges model is developed to consider catenary action in beams. In addition, the correlation between bending moment and axial force in a beam during the whole deformation development process is analyzed and modified, which shows good agreement with the experimental results.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.105-118
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• 2007

On September $11^{th}$ 2001, the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City were struck by two hijacked airplanes. Despite severe local damage induced by the impact, the towers were able to sustain 102 and 56 minutes of the subsequent multi-storey fires before collapsing. The purpose of this study is to contribute to the understanding of the in-fire performance of composite trusses by examining the behaviour of the longer-span type used in the towers. It makes no attempt to be a forensic study of the actual events. Using the finite element package Vulcan, the structural mechanics of typical long-span composite floor trusses are explained, under a variety of scenarios, as the fire temperatures rise. Different boundary conditions, degrees of protection and loading are all covered, the results being presented mainly in the form of graphs of deflection and internal force of members against time.

• 한국해양공학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.193-198
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• 2014

An elastic cable with piecewise constant properties under the action of concentrated static loads is studied analytically. Analytic solutions for catenary cables are combined at the discontinuous points caused by the discontinuous elastic properties or concentrated loads. The application of the boundary conditions at both ends of the multi-component cable results in three algebraic non-linear equations for three unknown parameters, which are determined numerically. The solutions for the shape, tension, elongation, and cross-sectional contraction of the cable are expressed in closed forms. Some examples are given for cases of two- and three-dimensional loads.

• 한국지진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지진공학회 2006년도 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.168-179
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• 2006

This paper summarizes full-scale test results on CFT column-to-flat plate connections subjected to gravity loading. CFT construction has gained wide acceptance in a relatively short time in domestic building construction practice due to its various structural and construction advantages. However, efficient details for CFT column to flat plate connections have not been proposed yet. Based on the strategies that maximize economical field construction, several connecting schemes were proposed and tested. Test results showed that the proposed connections can exhibit punching shear strength and connection stiffness exceeding those of R/C flat plate counterparts. A semi-analytical procedure is presented to model the behavior of CFT column-to-flat plate connections. The five parameters to model elastic to post-punching catenary action range are calibrated based on the limited test data of this study. The application of the proposed modeling procedure to progressive collapse prevention design is also illustrated.

• 국제초고층학회논문집
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.375-387
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• 2018

This paper presents a review on progressive collapse mechanism of steel framed buildings exposed to fire. The influence of load ratios, strength of structural members (beam, column, slab, connection), fire scenarios, bracing systems, fire protections on the collapse mode and collapse time of structures is comprehensively reviewed. It is found that the key influencing factors include load ratio, fire scenario, bracing layout and fire protection. The application of strong beams, high load ratios, multi-compartment fires will lead to global downward collapse which is undesirable. The catenary action in beams and tensile membrane action in slabs contribute to the enhancement of structural collapse resistance, leading to a ductile collapse mechanism. It is recommended to increase the reinforcement ratio in the sagging and hogging region of slabs to not only enhance the tensile membrane action in the slab, but to prevent the failure of beam-to-column connections. It is also found that a frame may collapse in the cooling phase of compartment fires or under travelling fires. This is because that the steel members may experience maximum temperatures and maximum displacements under these two fire scenarios. An edge bay fire is more prone to induce the collapse of structures than a central bay fire. The progressive collapse of buildings can be effectively prevented by using bracing systems and fire protections. A combination of horizontal and vertical bracing systems as well as increasing the strength and stiffness of bracing members is recommended to enhance the collapse resistance. A protected frame dose not collapse immediately after the local failure but experiences a relatively long withstanding period of at least 60 mins. It is suggested to use three-dimensional models for accurate predictions of whether, when and how a structure collapses under various fire scenarios.

• 한국전산구조공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전산구조공학회 2000년도 봄 학술발표회논문집
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• pp.246-252
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• 2000

The nonlinearity of a cable-stayed bridge results in the large displacement of main girder due to a long span, the large axial forces reduce the catenary action of cables and the flexural stiffness. Therefore, the static and dynamic behavior of pylon for a cable-stayed bridge plays an important role in determining its safety. This study was performed to find the behavior of pylon of cable-stayed bridge for the first-order analysis considering of axial load only and for the second-order analysis considering of lateral deflection due to axial load. The axial force and moment values of pylon were different from the results of the first-order analysis and second-order analysis according to pylon shape and cross beam stiffness when the pylon was subjected to earthquake and wind loads. In the second-order analysis, comparing the numerical values of the member forces for the dynamic analysis, types 3 and 4 (A type) were relatively more advantageons types than types 1 and 2 (H type). Considering the stability for pylon of cable-stayed bridge (whole structural system), types 3 and 4 (A type) with pre-buckling of girder were proper types than types 1 and 2 (H type) with buckling of pylon.

• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.401-413
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• 2015

In this study the progressive collapse resisting capacity of a RC beam-column subassemblage with and without strengthening was investigated. Total of five specimens were tested; two unreinforced specimens, the one designed as gravity load-resisting system and the other as seismic load-resisting system, and three specimens reinforced with: (i) bonded strand, (ii) unbonded strand, and (iii) side steel plates with stud bolts. The two-span subassemblages were designed as part of an eight-story RC building. Monotonically increasing load was applied at the middle column of the specimens and the force-displacement relationships were plotted. It was observed that the gravity load-resisting specimen failed by fractures of re-bars in the beams. In the other specimens no failure was observed until the maximum displacement capacity of the actuator was reached. Highest strength was observed in the structure with unbonded strand. The test result of the specimen with side steel plates in beam-column joints showed that the force-displacement curve increased without fracture of re-bars. Based on the test results it was concluded that the progressive collapse resisting capacity of a RC frame could be significantly enhanced using unbonded strands or side plates with stud bolts.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.155-164
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• 2009

본 논문에서는 용접철골모멘트골조의 비선형 동적 연쇄붕괴 해석을 위해 인장-휨 거동을 반영한 효율적인 병렬 소성힌지를 제안하였다. 본 목적을 위해 재료적/기하학적 비선형 유한요소해석을 이용한 변수연구를 통해 기둥이 손실된 2경간 보의 항복후 휨거동과 모멘트-축인장력 상호작용을 살펴보았다. 유한요소해석결과를 토대로 보의 모멘트-축인장력 상호작용 관계를 일련의 선형으로 근사화한 소성힌지모델을 제안하고, 이를 OpenSees 프로그램에 적용하여 용접철골모멘트골조의 비선형 동적 연쇄붕괴해석을 수행하였다. 비선형 동적 유한요소해석을 통하여 본 연구에서 제안한 힌지모델의 효율성과 정확도를 검증하였다. 또한 본 연구 결과는 연쇄붕괴 해석 및 설계에 적절한 현수작용효과의 포함여부가 중요함을 보여준다.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.491-502
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• 2006

본 논문은 중력하중의 지배를 받는 CFT기둥-RC 무량판 접합부의 실물대 실험결과를 요약한 것이다. CFT구조는 여러 가지 구조및 시공상의 장점으로 인하여 국내 건설 현장에서 상대적으로 짧은 시간에 폭넓게 수용되고 있다. 주차장 용도로 주로 사용되는 지하층은 철근콘크리트 무량판으로 시공하여 경제성을 도모하는 것이 국내에서 일반적으로 요구되는 시공관행이다. 그러나 CFT기둥-R C 무량판 접합부의 효율적인 디테일은 아직 국내 외적으로 제시된 바가 없어서 이 분야의 연구가 매우 필요한 실정이다. 현장 시공시 경제성을 극대화할 수 있는 몇 가지 전략을 기초로 해서, 여러가지 접합 상세를 제안하였고 실험을 통하여 검증하엿다. 실험결과 본 연구에서 제시된 CFT기둥-RC 무량판 접합 상세의 펀칭강도 및 강성이 RC 무량판 접합부와 동등하거나 이를 상회하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. CFT기둥-RC 무량판 접합부의 초기 탄성거동에서 펀칭파괴이후 휨철근의 국부 현수작용에 이르기까지의 모델링 방안을 제시하고 본 연구의 실험결과를 기초로 5개의 모델링 변수를 캘리브레이션하였다. 또한 무량판구조의 연쇄붕괴방지 설계에 본 연구의 결과를 응용하는 방안을 사례를 통하여 예시하였다.