• Coupled systems mechanics
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.55-74
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• 2017

The evaluation of torsional effects on multistory buildings remains an open issue, despite considerable research efforts and numerous publications. In this study, a large number of multiple test structures are considered with normally distributed topological attributes, in order to quantify the statistically derived relationships between the torsional criteria and response parameters. The linear regression analysis results, depict that the center of twist and the ratio of torsion (ROT) index proved numerically to be the most reliable criteria for the prediction of the modal rotation and displacements, however the residuals distribution and R-squared derived for the ductility demands prediction, was not constant and low respectively. Thus, the assessment of the torsional parameters' contribution to the nonlinear structural response was investigated using artificial neural networks. Utilizing the connection weights approach, the Center of Strength, Torsional Stiffness and the Base Shear Torque curves were found to exhibit the highest impact numerically, while all the other torsional indices' contribution was investigated and quantified.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.121-134
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• 2023

This paper tested 11 concrete-encased concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) composite columns and one reinforced concrete column under combined axial compression and lateral loads. The primary parameters, including the loading system, axial compression ratio, volume stirrup ratio, diameter-to-thickness ratio of the steel tube, and stirrup form, were varied. The influence of the parameters on the failure mode, strength, ductility, energy dissipation, strength degradation, and damage evolution of the composite columns were revealed. Moreover, a two-parameter nonlinear seismic damage model for composite columns was established, which can reflect the degree and development process of the seismic damage. In addition, the relationships among the inter-story drift ratio, damage index and seismic performance level of composite columns were established to provide a theoretical basis for seismic performance design and damage assessments.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제72권5호
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• pp.631-642
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• 2019

The objective of the present study is to examine the flexural behavior of two-span post-tensioned lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) beams using unbonded tendons and the reliability of the design provisions of ACI 318-14 for such beams. The parameters investigated were the effective prestress and loading type, including the symmetrical top one-point, two third-point, and analogous uniform loading systems. The unbonded prestressing three-wire strands were arranged with a harped profile of variable eccentricity. The total length of the beam, measured between both strand anchorages, was 11000 mm. The test results were compared with those compiled from simply supported LWAC one-way members, wherever possible. The ultimate load capacity of the present beam specimens was evaluated by the collapse mechanism of the plasticity theorem and the nominal section moment strength calculated following the provision of the ACI 318-14. The test results showed that the two-span post-tensioned LWAC beams had lower stress increase (Δf_ps) in the unbonded tendons than the simply supported LWAC beams with a similar reinforcement index. The effect of the loading type on Δf_ps and displacement ductility was less significant for two-span beams than for the comparable simply supported beams. The design equations for Δf_ps and Δf_ps proposed by ACI 318-14 and Harajli are conservative for the present two-span post-tensioned LWAC beams, although the safety decreases for the two-span beam, compared to the ratios between experiments and predictions obtained from simply supported beams.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.279-288
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• 2016

이 연구에서는 철근콘크리트(reinforced concrete, RC) 기둥의 휨 거동을 비교적 간단한 방법으로 평가하기 위해서 모멘트-곡률 관계를 단순화하였다. RC 기둥에서 주철근 배근을 이상화하고 힘의 평형조건 및 변형률 적합조건에 기반하여 초기 휨 균열 발생, 인장철근 항복 도달, 최대 내력 및 최대 내력 도달 후 최대 내력의 80% 시점에서의 내력과 중립축 깊이를 산정하였다. 기둥의 최대 내력 이후의 콘크리트 압축연단 변형률은 Kim et al의 구속된 콘크리트 응력-변형률 관계를 이용하여 산정하였다. 단순화된 모멘트-곡률 관계로부터 환산된 기둥의 횡하중-횡변위 관계는 다양한 변수하에서 수행한 기둥 실험결과와 잘 일치하였다. 고려된 각 단계에서의 모멘트와 중립축 깊이는 주철근 지수, 횡보강근 체적지수 및 축력 지수의 함수로 모델링하였다. 결국, 기둥의 곡률 연성은 콘크리트 압축강도 및 주철근과 횡보강근의 양과 함께 작용 축하중비에 중요한 영향을 받았다.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.37-44
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• 2008

본 연구에서는 확률적 지진취약도 분석방법을 3경간 FCM 교량에 적용하여 지반특성에 따른 지진취약 교각의 위치와 교각 상 하부에서의 소성힌지 발생 상태를 수치예제 결과의 분석을 통해 평가하였다. 이를 위해, 취약도 곡선을 최대지반가속도(PGA)의 변수에 대한 대수정규분포 함수로 가정하고 대수정규분포 함수의 주요 계수인 중앙값과 대수표준편차는 최우도추정법(Maximum Likelihood Method)으로 구하였다. 또한 지점별 상이한 지반특성은 "도로교표준시방서"에 제시되어 있는 지반의 등가 스프링을 사용하여 해석모델에 반영하였으며, 지진취약도 분석에 필요한 구조물의 손상지수로 교각의 소성힌지에서의 회전연성도를 이용하였다.

• Structural Monitoring and Maintenance
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.269-282
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• 2015

Civil structures should be designed with the lowest cost and longest lifetime possible and without service failure. The efficient and sustainable use of materials in building design and construction has always been at the forefront for civil engineers and environmentalists. Timber is one of the best contenders for these purposes particularly in terms of aesthetics; fire protection; strength-to-weight ratio; acoustic properties and seismic resistance. In recent years, timber has been used in commercial and taller buildings due to these significant advantages. It should be noted that, since the launch of the modern building standards and codes, a number of different structural systems have been developed to stabilise steel or concrete multistorey buildings, however, structural analysis of high-rise and multi-storey timber frame buildings subjected to lateral loads has not yet been fully understood. Additionally, timber degradation can occur as a result of biological decay of the elements and overloading that can result in structural damage. In such structures, the deficient members and joints require strengthening in order to satisfy new code requirements; determine acceptable level of safety; and avoid brittle failure following earthquake actions. This paper investigates performance assessment and damage assessment of older multi-storey timber buildings. One approach is to retrofit the beams in order to increase the ductility of the frame. Experimental studies indicate that Sprayed Fibre Reinforced Polymer (SFRP) repairing/retrofitting not only updates the integrity of the joint, but also increases its strength; stiffness; and ductility in such a way that the joint remains elastic. Non-linear finite element analysis ('pushover') is carried out to study the behaviour of the structure subjected to simulated gravity and lateral loads. A new global index is re-assessed for damage assessment of the plain and SFRP-retrofitted frames using capacity curves obtained from pushover analysis. This study shows that the proposed method is suitable for structural damage assessment of aged timber buildings. Also SFRP retrofitting can potentially improve the performance and load carrying capacity of the structure.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.251-267
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• 2023

In this paper, an experimental investigation is carried out to assess the inherent self-compacting properties of geopolymer mortar and its impact on flexural strength of thin-walled ferro-geopolymer box beam. The inherent self-compacting properties of the optimal mix of normal geopolymer mortar was studied and compared with self-compacting cement mortar. To assess the flexural strength of box beams, a total of 3 box beams of size 1500 mm × 200 mm × 150 mm consisting of one ferro-cement box beam having a wall thickness of 40 mm utilizing self-compacting cement mortar and two ferro-geopolymer box beams with geopolymer mortar by varying the wall thickness between 40 mm and 50 mm were moulded. The ferro-cement box beam was cured in water and ferro-geopolymer box beams were cured in heat chamber at 75℃ - 80℃ for 24 hours. After curing, the specimens are subjected to flexural testing by applying load at one-third points. The result shows that the ultimate load carrying capacity of ferro-geopolymer and ferro-cement box beams are almost equal. In addition, the stiffness of the ferro-geoploymer box beam is reduced by 18.50% when compared to ferro-cement box beam. Simultaneously, the ductility index and energy absorption capacity are increased by 88.24% and 30.15%, respectively. It is also observed that the load carrying capacity and stiffness of ferro-geopolymer box beams decreases when the wall thickness is increased. At the same time, the ductility and energy absorption capacity increased by 17.50% and 8.25%, respectively. Moreover, all of the examined beams displayed a shear failure pattern.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제56권1호
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• pp.78-91
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• 2024

Double steel plate concrete composite shear wall (SCSW) has been widely utilized in nuclear power plants and high-rise structures, and its shear connectors have a substantial impact on the seismic performance of SCSW. Therefore, in this study, the mechanical properties of SCSW with angle stiffening ribs as shear connections were parametrically examined for the reactor containment structure of nuclear power plants. The axial compression ratio of the SCSW, the spacing of the angle stiffening rib arrangement and the thickness of the angle stiffening rib steel plate were selected as the study parameters. Four finite element models were constructed by using the finite element program named ABAQUS to verify the experimental results of our team, and 13 finite element models were established to investigate the selected three parameters. Thus, the shear capacity, deformation capacity, ductility and energy dissipation capacity of SCSW were determined. The research results show that: compared with studs, using stiffened ribs as shear connectors can significantly enhance the mechanical properties of SCSW; When the axial compression ratio is 0.3-0.4, the seismic performance of SCSW can be maximized; with the lowering of stiffener gap, the shear bearing capacity is greatly enhanced, and when the gap is lowered to a specific distance, the shear bearing capacity has no major affect; in addition, increasing the thickness of stiffeners can significantly increase the shear capacity, ductility and energy dissipation capacity of SCSW. With the rise in the thickness of angle stiffening ribs, the improvement rate of each mechanical property index slows down. Finally, the shear bearing capacity calculation formula of SCSW with angle stiffening ribs as shear connectors is derived. The average error between the theoretical calculation formula and the finite element calculation results is 8% demonstrating that the theoretical formula is reliable. This study can provide reference for the design of SCSW.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.467-474
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• 2007

본 논문에서는 부착 유무, 정착장치 유무, 긴장량, 경간 길이 등을 실험 변수로 하여 총 13개의 시험체를 제작하여 휨 성능 실험과 유한요소해석을 수행하였다. 1개의 표준시험체, 2개의 긴장력을 도입하지 않는 보강시험체, 4개의 긴장력을 도입한 비부착보강시험체, 4개의 긴장력을 도입한 부착시험체와 2개의 경간 길이가 다른 보강시험체를 제작하였다. 또한, 콘크리트의 비선형, 철근 및 탄소섬유와 콘크리트와의 계면 특성을 고려한 DIANA 프로그램을 이용하여 비선형 유한요소해석을 수행하였다. 긴장력을 도입한 보강된 시험체는 박리 파괴가 아닌 FRP 파단에 의하여 최종파괴가 되었다. 특히, 긴장력을 도입한 부착시험체는 1차, 2차 박리가 발생 후, 정착장치의 고정으로 인하여 부착시스템에서 비부착시스템으로 전환되었다. 또한, 탄소섬유판으로 보강된 시험체의 해석 결과와 실험 결과를 비교 분석하였다. 긴장력을 도입한 탄소섬유판으로 보강된 모든 시험체는 연성지수가 3이상 나타나 어느 정도 이상의 연성을 확보하고 있는 것으로 알 수 있었다. 그리고 박리하중과 항복하중 및 극한하중에서 실험값과 해석값이 잘 일치하는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 휨을 받는 압축강도 80 MPa 수준의 고강도 콘크리트 부재의 구조거동 실험 연구를 수행하였다. 실험변수는 보통(SD 400) 및 고강도(SD 600)철근, 0.98~1.58%의 종방향 철근비, $200{\times}250$, $200{\times}300mm$의 단면크기를 고려하였다. 9개의 보 부재를 제작하여 휨 실험을 수행하였으며 극한휨강도, 하중-처짐 관계, 균열 형태, 파괴형상 및 연성을 파악하였다. 실험결과는 철근비가 증가함에 따라 휨강도는 증가하고 연성은 감소한다. 또한, 철근비가 증가함에 따라 균열의 개수가 증가하며 균열폭은 감소하는 경향을 나타내었다. 철근의 강도 등급에 따른 하중-균열폭 관계는 뚜렷한 차이를 나타내지 않는다. 콘크리트 비선형거동 해석을 수행하였으며, 극한하중 예측값과 측정값을 비교하였다. 고강도 콘크리트의 휨거동 예측 결과는 실험부재의 휨강도를 전반적으로 과소평가하고 있다.