• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.169-181
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• 2011

The behavior of connections between open sandwich slabs and double steel skin composite walls in steel plate-concrete(SC) structure is investigated by a series of experimental programs to identify the roles of components in the transfer of forces. Such connections are supposed to transfer shear by the action of friction on the interface between the steel surface and the concrete surface, as well as the shear resistance of the bottom steel plate attached to the wall. Experimental observation showed that shear transfer in slabs subjected to shear in short spans is explained by direct force transfer via diagonal struts and indirect force transfer via truss actions. Shear resistance at the interface is enhanced by the shear capacity of the shear plate as well as friction caused by the compressive force along the wall plate. Shear friction resistance along the wall plate was deduced from experimental observation. Finally, the appropriate design strength of the connection is proposed for a practical design purpose.

• 한국공간구조학회논문집
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.69-76
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• 2002

The basic systems of spatial structures such as shells, membranes, cable-nets and tensegrity structures have been developed to create the large spaces without column. But there are some difficulties concerning structural stability, surface formation and construction method. Tensegrity systems are flexible structures which are reticulated spatial structures composed of compressive members and cables. The rigidification of tensegrity systems is related to selfstress states which can be achieved only when geometrical and mechanical requirements are simultaneously satisfied. In this paper, the force density method allowing form-finding for tensegrity systems is presented. And various modules of unit-structures are investigated and discussed using the force density method. Also, a model of double-layered single curvature arch with quadruplex using supplementary cable is presented.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.423-437
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• 2009

In order to perform a step-by-step force-displacement response analysis or dynamic time-history analysis of large buildings with masonry infilled R/C frames, a continuous force-deformation model based on an equivalent strut approach is proposed for masonry infill panels containing openings. The model, which is applicable for degrading elements, can be implemented to replicate a wide range of monotonic force-displacement behaviour, resulting from different design and geometry, by varying the control parameters of the model. The control parameters of the proposed continuous model are determined using experimental data. The experimental program includes fifteen 1/3-scale, single-story, single-bay reinforced concrete frame specimens subjected to lateral cyclic loading. The parameters investigated include the shape, the size, the location of the opening and the infill compressive strength. The actual properties of the infill and henceforth the characteristics needed for the diagonal strut model are based on the assessment of its lateral resistance by the subtraction of the response of the bare frame from the response of the infilled frame.

• International Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology Speciallssue:Selected Papers
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.49-55
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• 2000

Improvement was made on the free span analysis of the offshore pipelines. The effect of axial force (both tension and compressive force) can be explicitly applied to the current design code. The closed form solutions of beam-column equation were derived for the typical boundary conditions. The solutions can be used to find the natural frequencies of the span using the energy balance concept. The results can be applied to the current design code and will result more realistic calculation of free span lengths of offshore pipelines.

• 한국지진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지진공학회 2003년도 춘계 학술발표회논문집
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• pp.275-285
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• 2003

Pinching is an important property of reinforced concrete member which characterizes its cyclic behavior. In the present study, numerical studies were performed to investigate the characteristics and mechanisms of pinching behavior and the energy dissipation capacity of flexure-dominated reinforced concrete members. By analyzing existing experimental studies and numerical results, it was found that energy dissipation capacity of a member is directly related to energy dissipated by re-bars rather than concrete that is a brittle material, and that it is not related to magnitude of axial compressive force applied to the member. Therefore, for a member with specific arrangement and amount of re-bars, the energy dissipation capacity remains uniform regardless of the flexural strength that is changed by the magnitude of axial force applied. Due to the uniformness of energy dissipation capacity pinching appears in axial compression member. The flexural pinching that is not related to shear force becomes conspicuous as the flexural strength increases relatively to the uniform energy dissipation capacity. Based on the findings, a practical method for estimating energy dissipation capacity and damping modification factor was developed and verified with existing experiments.

• 한국소음진동공학회논문집
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• 제17권7호
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• pp.605-610
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• 2007

In this paper a dynamic behavior(natural frequency) of a cracked cantilever beam subjected to follower force is presented. In addition, an analysis of the flutter and buckling instability of a cracked cantilever beam subjected to a follower compressive load is presented. Based on the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory, the equation of motion can be constructed by using the Lagrange's equation. The vibration analysis on such cracked beam is conducted to identify the critical follower force for flutter instability based on the variation of the first two resonant frequencies of the beam. Besides, the effect of the crack's intensity and location on the flutter follower force is studied. The crack section is represented by a local flexibility matrix connecting two undamaged beam segments. The crack is assumed to be in the first mode of fracture and to be always opened during the vibrations.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.53-73
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• 2013

Prediction of prestressed concrete girder integral abutment bridge (IAB) load effect requires understanding of the inherent uncertainties as it relates to thermal loading, time-dependent effects, bridge material properties and soil properties. In addition, complex inelastic and hysteretic behavior must be considered over an extended, 75-year bridge life. The present study establishes IAB displacement and internal force statistics based on available material property and soil property statistical models and Monte Carlo simulations. Numerical models within the simulation were developed to evaluate the 75-year bridge displacements and internal forces based on 2D numerical models that were calibrated against four field monitored IABs. The considered input uncertainties include both resistance and load variables. Material variables are: (1) concrete elastic modulus; (2) backfill stiffness; and (3) lateral pile soil stiffness. Thermal, time dependent, and soil loading variables are: (1) superstructure temperature fluctuation; (2) superstructure concrete thermal expansion coefficient; (3) superstructure temperature gradient; (4) concrete creep and shrinkage; (5) bridge construction timeline; and (6) backfill pressure on backwall and abutment. IAB displacement and internal force statistics were established for: (1) bridge axial force; (2) bridge bending moment; (3) pile lateral force; (4) pile moment; (5) pile head/abutment displacement; (6) compressive stress at the top fiber at the mid-span of the exterior span; and (7) tensile stress at the bottom fiber at the mid-span of the exterior span. These established IAB displacement and internal force statistics provide a basis for future reliability-based design criteria development.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.229-236
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• 2017

이 연구에서는 고무스프링의 동적 압축실험을 수행하여 고무스프링의 거동 및 특성을 규명하고 압축 강성도를 계산하여 실제 설계값에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 고무스프링의 동적 압축실험을 수행하기 위하여, L80-D55, L90-D58, L100-D60의 고무스프링의 형상계수를 구하여 총 9개의 고무스프링을 주문 제작 하여 실험에 사용하였다. 실험은 고무스프링의 길이에 따라 기압축을 제어하여 수행하였으며, 기압축은 변형률의 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% 순서로 증가시켰다. 실험결과를 통해 힘-변형률 곡선을 얻을 수 있었고, 변형률의 증가함에 따라 강도감소 현상과 강도증가 현상이 발생함을 확인하였다. 또한 고무스프링의 크기와 지름에 따라 강성저하 및 강성증가 현상이 확연하게 나타남을 확인하였고, 힘-변형률 곡선에서 할선기울기를 이용하여 유효 압축강성도를 추정하였다. 유효압축강성도를 이용하여 실제 설계에 사용할 수 있는 설계값을 제시하였다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.143-151
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• 2017

PURPOSE. The design of the attachment must provide an optimum stress distribution around the implant. In this study, for implant overdentures with a bar/clip attachment or a locator attachment, the stress transmitted to the implant in accordance with the change in the denture base length and the vertical pressure was measured and analyzed. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Test model was created with epoxy resin. The strain gauges made a tight contact with implant surfaces. A universal testing machine was used to exert a vertical pressure on the mandibular implant overdenture and the strain rate of the implants was measured. RESULTS. Means and standard deviations of the maximum micro-deformation rates were determined. 1) Locator attachment: The implants on the working side generally showed higher strain than those on the non-working side. Tensile force was observed on the mesial surface of the implant on the working side, and the compressive force was applied to the buccal surface and on the surfaces of the implant on the non-working side. 2) Bar/clip attachment: The implants on the both non-working and working sides showed high strain; all surfaces except the mesial surface of the implant on the non-working side showed a compressive force. CONCLUSION. To minimize the strain on implants in mandibular implant overdentures, the attachment of the implant should be carefully selected and the denture base should be extended as much as possible.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.571-579
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• 2014

고층건축물의 수평변위 제어에 필요한 브레이스는 구조물의 경제성 확보를 위해 주로 새장한 부재를 설치하여 인장하중에 저항하도록 하는 경우가 많다. 하지만, 브레이스에 압축하증이 작용할 경우에는 부재가 하중에 저항하지 않는 부재로 상정하여 설계되고 있다. 이는 브레이스에 압축하중이 작용할 경우 부재의 탄성좌굴이 발생하게 되어 급격히 내하력을 잃어버리게 되기 때문이다. 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위해 많은 연구가 이루어져 왔으며, 그중 대표적인 것이 응력제한장치라 할 수 있다. 응력제한장치는 세장한 부재가 압축하중에 의해 탄성좌굴이 발생하기 전에 부재가 항복하여 안정적인 거동을 유도하는 것을 목적으로 하고 있다. 본 논문에서는 응력제한장치로서 절판방식을 제안하고 실험과 유한요소 해석을 수행하였다. 실험은 절판단면의 경사각을 변수로 하여, FLD장치 및 FLD를 장착한 부재에 대한 압축실험 및 해석을 진행하였다. 그 결과 절판방식의 실험체는 항복 후 소성영역에서 내력의 큰 저하 없이 안정적인 거동을 나타내고 있어 응력제한방식으로서 유효함이 확인되었다.