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Constructability optimal design of reinforced concrete retaining walls using a multi-objective genetic algorithm

  • Kaveh, A.;Kalateh-Ahani, M.;Fahimi-Farzam, M.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.47 no.2
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    • pp.227-245
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    • 2013
  • The term "constructability" in regard to cast-in-place concrete construction refers mainly to the ease of reinforcing steel placement. Bar congestion complicates steel placement, hinders concrete placement and as a result leads to improper consolidation of concrete around bars affecting the integrity of the structure. In this paper, a multi-objective approach, based on the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II) is developed for optimal design of reinforced concrete cantilever retaining walls, considering minimization of the economic cost and reinforcing bar congestion as the objective functions. The structural model to be optimized involves 35 design variables, which define the geometry, the type of concrete grades, and the reinforcement used. The seismic response of the retaining walls is investigated using the well-known Mononobe-Okabe analysis method to define the dynamic lateral earth pressure. The results obtained from numerical application of the proposed framework demonstrate its capabilities in solving the present multi-objective optimization problem.

A Study on Development of Modular System using Light-weighted Structure Members (경량형강을 사용한 모듈러 시스템 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Zheng, Sheng-Lin;Ju, Gi-Su;Park, Sung-Moo
    • Proceeding of KASS Symposium
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    • 2008.05a
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    • pp.43-48
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    • 2008
  • The object of this paper is to evaluate on constructability of modular steel frame with the hollow structural steel section to LEB C-shape. A modular building is built with factory-manufacture and site-construction. The advantage of a Modular building presents that enhanced building quality, shortened construction period and easy at an expansion and enlargement for buildings but also has demerits such as size restriction of the modular units according to the Road Traffic Law and Inflexibility of the unit composition. So in this study we use light-weighted structure members with bolted joint for easy Knock-down and traffic, also we evaluated the constructability of this bolted joints type modular buildings.

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Application of Partnering and Constructability in the Design Development Phase of Public Design-Build Projects (공공부문 일괄사업 실시설계단계의 파트너링과 시공성 분석 적용방안)

  • Nam, Yong-Ho;Yeon, Hee-Jung;Hong, Tae-Hoon;Koo, Kyo-Jin;Hyun, Chang-Taek
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute Of Construction Engineering and Management
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    • 2007.11a
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    • pp.531-534
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    • 2007
  • In the current domestic design-build contract, design and construction are separated due to prohibition of outside work. but instead the design-build contract adopts a method of fulfilling each assignment as a joint venture, which makes it difficult for participants to communicate each other and often require changes of design. also, It is difficult to performance efficiency project that they don't want to share useful information related to design and construction. In this study suggests how to maxmize the effiency of the project by proposing a process model connected with an efficient partnering and constructability in a deign development phase of design-build constract.

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A Case Study of BIM-based Framework on Constructability Tasks (BIM기반 골조공사의 시공성분석 업무 적용사례에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Seung-Il;Kwon, Nam-Ha;Cho, Young-Sang
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Building Construction
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    • v.10 no.5
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    • pp.45-54
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    • 2010
  • Recently more and more construction projects have become high-rise, complex and intelligent. Accordingly, such projects require an integrated management system for tasks, with a lean approach to construction with work processes for management and productivity. In particular, Construction Information Technology (CIT) fields are concerned with Building Information Modeling (BIM), which represents the process of generating and managing building data during its life cycle. Constructability research has progressed for the project goal which is a cost-time-quality of optimization by integrated construction knowledge and experience. However, the current constructability process has not been performed efficiently, as the existing 2D drawings and papers lack consistent and accurate information, it is difficult to share the contents of work, and the use of information is inefficient. This study proposes that the reformation and enhancement of BIM-based constructability work process can lead to brilliant performance in the framework of the construction phase through achieving collaboration between the design team and the workers at the site.

Improvement of Constructability of Coping by Reduction of Reinforcement Amount (철근량 저감을 통한 코핑부 시공성 향상)

  • Park, Bong-Sik;Park, Sung-Hyun;Cho, Jae-Yeol
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 2011.10a
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    • pp.1577-1582
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    • 2011
  • Recently rapid construction of bridge is a main interest in construction. A research on rapid construction of pier coping is urgently needed because pier, which is a bridge understructure, directly affect lane reduction and increase of social cost. Precast assembly method and pre-assembly method are the main subjects of rapid construction. But these researches have focused not on reduction of reinforcement amount, but on modifying production method of coping. Reinforcement amount of design specification is as much as that of coping under constructing. So different approach is needed for reduction of reinforcement amount. In this paper, design of pier coping using strut-tie model was proposed for reduction of reinforcement amount and improvement of constructability. Railway bridge pier coping under constructing was analyzed using a finite element method and designed using strut-tie model.

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Performance Analysis of SMART Frame Applied to RC Column-Beam Structures (RC 라멘조에 SMART Frame 적용 시 효용성 분석)

  • Cho, Wonhyun;Lim, Chaeyeon;Jang, Duk Bea;Kim, Sunkuk
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2015.11a
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    • pp.168-169
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    • 2015
  • SMART Frame is a composite precast concrete structure system to deliver the advantages of both steel frame and reinforced concrete. Many studies have established to date that SMART Frame is more advantageous than conventional frame-type structure in terms of structural stability, constructability, economic viability as well as reduction of construction schedule. However, such studies have focused primarily on wall-type or flat slab-type apartment housing structures, failing to include Rahmen structures in their scope. Accordingly, this study aims to analyze the benefits of potential application of SMART Frame to RC Rahmen structures. As the structural stability and constructability of SMART Frame is already proven, this study reviews its benefits from the perspective of cost reduction. Conclusion of this study will be used subsequently in predicting the benefits of SMART Frame when it is adapted to RC Rahmen structures.

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Constructability Effect of HDPE Greased Strand Applying to Post-tensioning in Reactor Containment Building (피복텐던을 적용한 원자로건물 포스트텐셔닝 시공효율성 분석)

  • Bang, Chang-Joon;Park, Jong-Hyok;Lee, Byong-Soo;Kim, Seok-Chul
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2012.11a
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    • pp.169-170
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    • 2012
  • It is analyzed that constructability of post-tensioning system applying HDPE greased strand that is greased and coated by high density polyethylene on a bare strand in reactor containment building. The improvement of corrosion resistance by greasing and HDPE coating on a strand makes transportation, handling and installation of tendon to be easier. Therefore, serial and repetitive process of post-tensioning composed of construction preparation, tendon installation, stressing and anchoring, grease injection could be improved parallel and lumping process of installation and grouting, stressing and anchoring.

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The Optimal Design of a PC System in HIBRAND (PC공법을 이용한 최적의 구조설계)

  • Kim, Jong-Soo;Park, Hyung-Suk;Choi, Dong-Sub
    • Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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    • 2006.05a
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    • pp.298-301
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    • 2006
  • The HIBRAND located in Yangjaedong, Seochogu, Seoul is a large complex shopping center of total space 48,000 p'yongs which consists of a nineteen-story business facility and a six-story sale facility. In the case of a big construction work in the downtown, they are suffered much difficulty by construction period and working space lack. They, however, can satisfy construction period, constructability and quality using a PC system in HIBRAND. Also, we maximized the advantage of each material being the abreast of a RC and steel structure method partially and devised a reasonable copula. A PC system with advantages of construction period, constructability and quality assurance should be actively practiced to big downtown construction work.

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