• 한국전산구조공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전산구조공학회 2000년도 가을 학술발표회논문집
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• pp.115-124
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• 2000

An efficient multi-level (EML) optimization algorithm using discrete variables of framed structures is proposed in this paper. For the efficiency of the proposed algorithm multi-level optimization techniques using a decomposition method that separates both system-level and element-level are incorporated in the algorithm In the system-level, to save the numerical efforts an efficient reanalysis technique through approximated structural responses such as moments and frequencies with respect to intermediate variables is proposed in the paper. Sensitivity analysis of dynamic structural response is executed by automatic differentiation (AD) that is a powerful technique for computing complex or implicit derivatives accurately and efficiently with minimal human effort. In the element-level, to use AISC W-sections a section search algorithm is introduced. The efficiency and robustness of the EML algorithm, compared with a conventional multi-level (CML) algorithm and single-level genetic algorithm is successfully demonstrated in the numerical examples.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.313-333
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• 2012

Reinforced concrete (RC) framed buildings dissipate the seismic energy through yielding of the reinforcing bars. This yielding jeopardizes the serviceability of these buildings as it results in residual lateral deformations. Superelastic Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) can recover inelastic strains by stress removal. Since SMA is a costly material, this paper defines the required locations of SMA bars in a typical RC frame to optimize its seismic performance in terms of damage scheme and seismic residual deformations. The intensities of five earthquakes causing failure to a typical RC six-storey building are defined and used to evaluate seven SMA design alternatives.

• Coupled systems mechanics
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.523-537
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• 2017

This study aims to investigate the capacity of different models to reproduce the nonlinear behavior of reinforced concrete framed structures. To accomplish this goal, a combined experimental and analytical research program was carried out on a large scaled reinforced concrete frame. Analyses were performed by SAP2000 and compared to experimental and VecTor2 results. Models made in SAP2000 differ in the simulation of the plasticity and the type of the frame elements used to discretize the frame structure. The results obtained allow a better understanding of the characteristics of all numerical models, helping the users to choose the best approach to perform nonlinear analysis.

• 한국지진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지진공학회 2003년도 춘계 학술발표회논문집
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• pp.286-293
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• 2003

In this study a story-wise distribution of hysteretic energy in multi-story steel moment-resisting framse (MRE), buckling restrained braced frames (BRBF-R), and hinge-connected framed structures with buckling restrained braces (BRBF-H) subjected to various earthquake ground excitations was investigated. According to analysis results the hysteretic energy in MRF and BRBF-R turned out to be the maximum at the base and monotonically diminishes with increasing height. In top stories the plastic deformation of members is almost negligible. However the story-wise distribution of hysteretic energy in BRBF-H was relatively uniform over the height of the structure. This is considered to be more desirable because damage is not concentrated in a single story.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.313-336
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• 2000

The focus of this paper is on the development and implementation of a methodology for automated design of discrete structural systems. The research is aimed at utilizing Genetic Algorithms (GA) as an automated design tool. Several key enhancements are made to the simple GA in order to increase the efficiency, reliability and accuracy of the methodology for code-based design of structures. The AISC-ASD design code is used to illustrate the design methodology. Small as well as large-scale problems are solved. Simultaneous sizing, shape and topology optimal designs of structural framed systems subjected to static and dynamic loads are considered. Comparisons with results from prior publications and solution to new problems show that the enhancements made to the GA do indeed make the design system more efficient and robust.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제2권5호
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• pp.367-380
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• 2005

Recent earthquakes have shown that many of existing buildings in Iran sustain heavy damage due to defective seismic details. To assess vulnerability of one common type of buildings, which consists of low rise framed concrete structures, three defective and three standard columns have been tested under reversed cyclic load. The substandard specimens suffered in average 37% loss of strength and 45% loss of energy dissipation capacity relative to standard specimens, and this was mainly due to less lateral and longitudinal reinforcement and insufficient sectional dimensions. A relationship has been developed to introduce variation of plastic length under increasing displacement amplitude. At ultimate state, the length of plastic hinge is almost equal to full depth of section. Using calibrated hysteresis models, the response of different specimens under two earthquakes has been analyzed. The analysis indicated that the ratio between displacement demand and capacity of standard specimens is about unity and that of deficient ones is about 1.7.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.153-164
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• 2022

In this study, a series of cyclic loading tests were performed on viscoelastic dampers (VED) composed of viscoelastic polymer composite material and thin steel plates to observe the variation of the mechanical properties under different loading conditions. A mathematical model was developed based on the Kelvin-Voigt and Bouc-Wen models to formulate the nonlinear force-displacement relationship of the viscoelastic damper. The accuracy of the proposed mathematical model was verified using the data obtained from the tests. The mathematical model was applied to analyze a reinforced concrete framed structure retrofitted with viscoelastic dampers. Nonlinear dynamic analysis results showed that the average maximum inter-story drift ratios of the retrofitted structure met the target limit state after installing the VED. In addition, both the maximum and residual displacements were significantly reduced after the installation of the VED.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.385-396
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• 1999

최근 공학분야에서 다루어지고 있는 문제의 규모가 대형화하고 있으며 이러한 대형구조물의 구조설계는 부재의 강도설계 및 절점의 변위조절을 위하여 많은 수의 구조해석을 요구한다. 한 대의 개인용 컴퓨터에 의한 대형구조물의 구조해석은 대용량의 기억장치와 많은 계산 시간이 요구되므로 반복적 해석이 필요한 대형구조물의 설계에 효율적으로 이용되기 어려운 실정이다. 따라서, 본 논문에서는 이러한 문제에 대한 대안으로 다수의 개인용 컴퓨터들을 네트워크로 연결하여 고성능 병렬연산시스템을 구성하고 이에 적합한 두 가지 형태의 분산구조방정식해법들을 반복법인 PCG 알고리즘을 이용하여 개발하였다. 대형구조물을 위한 분산구조해석법은 구조해석 과정에 요구되는 각 컴퓨터 상호 간의 통신회수와 통신량을 최소화할 수 있도록 개발되었다. 분산구조해석법의 성능은 대규모 3차원 트러스 구조물 및 144층 가새 튜브구조물의 구조해석에 적용하여 분석하였다.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.395-402
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• 2016

형태(from), 층(layer), 격자(grid) 등의 요소들이 고려되는 스페이스프레임 구조는 내부기둥 없이 대공간 연출이 가능하고, 대다수의 부재들이 210MPa에서 450MPa의 항복강도를 가진 강재들이 사용된다. 최근 국내에서 용접성과 내진성 및 경제성이 확보하고 제작 효율이 높은 항복강도 690MPa이상의 고강도 강재가 개발되고 있다. 본 연구는 스페이스 프레임 구조시스템에 위와 같은 장점을 가진 고강도 강재를 적용하여 구조물의 동적응답을 알아보기 위한 내용이며, 재료 및 기하학적 비선형성에 의한 스페이스 프레임의 구조적 성능을 해석적으로 규명하고자 한다. 이를 위해 각 형태에 따른 스페이스 프레임 구조물의 모드해석 및 비선형 과도해석 등의 유한요소 해석을 수행하였다.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.271-278
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• 2000

본 연구에서는 철골조 건물의 내진 보강 방법으로 점탄성 감쇠기의 적용과 효과에 대하여 성능에 기초한 내진 설계의 관점에서 연구하였다. 먼저 단자유도계 구조물을 대상으로 입력된 지진에너지의 소산에 대한 감쇠기의 효과에 대하여 연구하였다. 설계하중으로 중력하중을 적용한 5층 건물과 중력하중과 풍하중을 적용한 10층과 20층 건물에 대하여 해석을 수행하였다. 비선형 시간이력해석을 수행하기 위하여 성능에 기초한 내진설계기준(안)에 제시된 표준 설계응답스펙트럼을 각 지반종류와 성능목표에 대하여 구성하고, 이를 바탕으로 인공지진을 생성하였다. 해석결과에 따르면 층간변위를 성능기준으로 적용하였을 때 모든 모델이 연약지반(기능수행 성능목표)을 제외한 대부분의 지반조건에서 기준안에 제시된 성능목표를 만족하였다. 또한 적당한 위치에 점탄성 감쇠기를 설치함으로써 내진성능을 향상시키고 구조물이 탄성적으로 거동하도록 유도함을 보였다.