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Elastoplastic FEM analysis of earthquake response for the field-bolt joints of a tower-crane mast

  • Ushio, Yoshitaka;Saruwatari, Tomoharu;Nagano, Yasuyuki
    • Advances in Computational Design
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    • v.4 no.1
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    • pp.53-72
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    • 2019
  • Safety measures for tower cranes are extremely important among the seismic countermeasures at high-rise building construction sites. In particular, the collapse of a tower crane from a high position is a very serious catastrophe. An example of such an accident due to an earthquake is the case of the Taipei 101 Building (the author was the project director), which occurred on March 31, 2002. Failure of the bolted joints of the tower-crane mast was the direct cause of the collapse. Therefore, it is necessary to design for this eventuality and to take the necessary measures on construction sites. This can only be done by understanding the precise dynamic behavior of mast joints during an earthquake. Consequently, we created a new hybrid-element model (using beam, shell, and solid elements) that not only expressed the detailed behavior of the site joints of a tower-crane mast during an earthquake but also suppressed any increase in the total calculation time and revealed its behavior through computer simulations. Using the proposed structural model and simulation method, effective information for designing safe joints during earthquakes can be provided by considering workability (control of the bolt pretension axial force and other factors) and less construction cost. Notably, this analysis showed that the joint behavior of the initial pretension axial force of a bolt is considerably reduced after the axial force of the bolt exceeds the yield strength. A maximum decrease of 50% in the initial pretension axial force under the El Centro N-S Wave ($v_{max}=100cm/s$) was observed. Furthermore, this method can be applied to analyze the seismic responses of general temporary structures in construction sites.

In-plane structural analysis of blind-bolted composite frames with semi-rigid joints

  • Waqas, Rumman;Uy, Brian;Wang, Jia;Thai, Huu-Tai
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.31 no.4
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    • pp.373-385
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    • 2019
  • This paper presents a useful in-plane structural analysis of low-rise blind-bolted composite frames with semi-rigid joints. Analytical models were used to predict the moment-rotation relationship of the composite beam-to-column flush endplate joints that produced accurate and reliable results. The comparisons of the analytical model with test results in terms of the moment-rotation response verified the robustness and reliability of the model. Abaqus software was adopted to conduct frame analysis considering the material and geometrical non-linearities. The flexural behaviour of the composite frames was studied by applying the lateral loads incorporating wind and earthquake actions according to the Australian standards. A wide variety of frames with a varied number of bays and storeys was analysed to determine the bending moment envelopes under different load combinations. The design models were finalized that met the strength and serviceability limit state criteria. The results from the frame analysis suggest that among lateral loads, wind loads are more critical in Australia as compared to the earthquake loads. However, gravity loads alone govern the design as maximum sagging and hogging moments in the frames are produced as a result of the load combination with dead and live loads alone. This study provides a preliminary analysis and general understanding of the behaviour of low rise, semi-continuous frames subjected to lateral load characteristics of wind and earthquake conditions in Australia that can be applied in engineering practice.

Seismic Performance Evaluation of the Ceiling Bracket-type Modular System with Various Bracket Lengths and Bolt Types (천장 브래킷형 모듈러 시스템의 브래킷 길이와 볼트에 따른 내진성능평가)

  • Kwak, Eui-Shin;Kang, Chang-Hoon;Shon, Su-Deok;Lee, Seung-Jae
    • Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea Structure & Construction
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    • v.34 no.4
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    • pp.25-33
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    • 2018
  • In regard to modular systems, new methods, as well as middle and high-story unit design ideas, are currently being studied. These studies need to focus on the enhanced stiffness and seismic performance of these connections, and see that the development of fully restrained moment connections can improve the seismic performance. For this reason, this study evaluates the performance of the connections of the ceiling bracket-typed modular system through repeated loading tests and analyses. In order to compare them with these modular units, new unit specimens with the bracket connection being different from that of the traditional modular unit specimens were designed, and the results of repeated loading tests were analyzed. In the traditional units, the structural performances of both welding connection and bolt connection were evaluated. In regard to the testing results, the initial stiffness of the hysteresis curve was compared with the theoretical initial stiffness, and the features of all specimens were also analyzed with regard to the maximum moment. In addition, the test results were examined with regard to the connection flexural strength of the steel special moment frame specified under the construction criteria KBC2016. The connections, which were proposed in the test results, were found to be fully restrained moment connections for designing strong column-weak beams and meeting the requirements of seismic performance of special moment frames.

Designing an innovative support system in loess tunnel

  • Wang, Zhichao;Xie, Yuan;Lai, Jinxing;Xie, Yongli;Su, Xulin;Shi, Yufeng;Guo, Chunxia
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.253-266
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    • 2021
  • The sufficient early strength of primary support is crucial for stabilizing the surroundings, especially for the tunnels constructed in soil. This paper introduces the Steel-Concrete Composite Support System (SCCS), a new support with high bearing capacity and flexible, rapid construction. The bearing characteristics and construction performance of SCCS were systematically studied using a three-dimensional numerical model. A sensitivity analysis was also performed. It was found that the stress of a π-shaped steel arch decreased with an increase in the thickness of the wall, and increased linearly with an increase in the rate of stress release. In the horizontal direction of the arch section, the nodal stresses of the crown and the shoulder gradually increased in longitudinally, and in the vertical direction, the nodal stresses gradually decreased from top to bottom. The stress distribution at the waist, however, was opposite to that at the crown and the shoulder. By analyzing the stress of the arch section under different installation gaps, the sectional stress evolution was found to have a step-growth trend at the crown and shoulder. The stress evolution at the waist is more likely to have a two-stage growth trend: a slow growth stage and a fast growth stage. The maximum tensile and compressive stresses of the secondary lining supported by SCCS were reduced on average by 38.0% and 49.0%, respectively, compared with the traditional support. The findings can provide a reference for the supporting technology in tunnels driven in loess.

A Study on the Buckling Strength of Stern Skeg Shell Plate (선미 스케그 외판의 좌굴강도에 관한 연구)

  • Choi, Kyung-Shin;Seol, Sang-Seok;Kim, Jin-Woo;Kong, Seok-Hwan;Chung, Won-Jee
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.80-87
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    • 2021
  • Most container ships are currently being constructed as Ultra-Large Container Ships. Hence, the equipment of the ships is also becoming relatively large. In particular, propellers, rudders, and rudder stocks are large in the stern structure, and in relation, efficient design of the hull structures to safely secure these parts is important. The bottom shell plate surface of a stern skeg is a perforated plate from which the rudder stock penetrates, so it is an important component for the stern structure. In this paper, to determine the critical buckling of the shell plate, an interaction curve equation for the two-axis compression of the shell plate was derived using the maximum value of the static structural stress multiplier in a load multiplier mode. This equation predicts the timing of the buckling occurrence. By analyzing this interaction curve equation, the buckling behavior of the plates subjected to a combination load was determined and the usefulness of applying it to ship building was investigated.

An Analytical Study on the Relationship between Factor of Safety and Horizontal Displacement of Soil Nailed Walls (쏘일네일 보강벽체의 수평변위와 안전율과의 관계 분석연구)

  • Kim, Hongtaek;Lee, In
    • Journal of the Korean GEO-environmental Society
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.45-53
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    • 2011
  • Soil nailing method was often designed by the slope stability analysis based on limit equilibrium. However, in the case of shorten length of nails, although the calculated factor of safety is within the design factor of safety, the horizontal displacement of soil nailed walls occurred above the allowable limit. In this study, relationship between the load and factor of safety, and relationship between the load and displacement ratio based on the test results were analysed. From the analysed results, the relationship between factor of safety and displacement ratio was estimated. For the mobilized horizontal displacement of the walls within the serviceability limit corresponding to the displacement of less than 0.3% displacement ratio, the calculated factor of safety by limit equilibrium analysis had to satisfy above 1.35. Also, although the minimum factor of safety is estimated above 1.35, the maximum horizontal displacement is often mobilized above 0.3% of excavation height. Therefore, it is necessary to perform the numerical analysis of soil nailed walls in the case of low shear strength or high excavation.

Effects of Thiuram, Thiazole, and Sulfenamide Accelerators on Silica Filled Natural Rubber Compound upon Vulcanization and Mechanical Properties (Thiuram, Thiazole, Sulfenamide계 가황촉진제가 실리카로 충진된 천연고무 복합소재의 가황 및 물성에 미치는 영향)

  • Choi, Changyong;Kim, Seong-Min;Park, Young-Hoon;Jang, Mi-Kyeong;Nah, Jae-Woon;Kim, Kwang-Jea
    • Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.411-415
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    • 2011
  • Various types of accelerators, thiuram (TMTD, DPTT), thiazole (MBT, MBTS), and sulfenamide (CBS, NOBS) are added into a silica filled natural rubber compound. Their effects on vulcanization and mechanical properties are investigated. TMTD showed the fastest vulcanization rate, the higer maximum torque ($T_{max}$), and the excellent mechanical properties (300% modulus, tensile strength, elongation). MBT and MBTS showed an intermediate vulcanization rate between thiuram and sulfenamide type and added ones, and also showed the lower $T_{max}$ and mechanical properties compared to that of other compounds. Finally, NOBS showed the slowest vulcanization rate and the lower mechanical property but the moderate $T_{max}$.

The Effect of Lower Extremity Muscle Activity on Bridging Exercise According to the Knee Joint Angle (슬관절 각도에 따른 교각운동이 하지근 활성도에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Kyung-hwan;Ki, Kyong-il;Youn, Hye-jin
    • PNF and Movement
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.21-29
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    • 2011
  • Purpose : The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of the lower extremity muscle activity on bridging exercise according to the knee joint angle. Methods : Twenty-five healthy adults volunteered to participate in this study. Subjects were required to complete following four bridging exercises; knee joint flexion $120^{\circ}$, $90^{\circ}$, $60^{\circ}$, $45^{\circ}$. Surface electromyography from selected lower extremity muscles was normalized to maximum voluntary isometric contraction. Muscle activity was measured by QEMG-4 system (LXM 3204, Laxtha Korea). A repeated measures of one-way ANOVA was used to determine the influence of bridging exercise on muscle activity for each muscle and descriptive statistics was used to determine muscle ratio. Results : The biceps femoris of all bridging exercises showed significantly(p<.05). The vastus medialis and lateralis of all bridging exercises showed significant excepted $120^{\circ}$(p<.05). The rectus femoris of all bridging exercises showed no significant. Median of vastus medialis/rectus femoris ratio of $120^{\circ}$ was 2.03, $90^{\circ}$ was 2.16, $60^{\circ}$ was 2.67, $45^{\circ}$ was 4.10. Median of vastus lateralis/rectus femoris ratio of $120^{\circ}$ was 1.70, $90^{\circ}$ was 1.70, $60^{\circ}$ was 2.08, $45^{\circ}$ was 2.58. Median of vastus medialis/vastus lateralis ratio of $120^{\circ}$ was 1.26, $90^{\circ}$ was 1.50, $60^{\circ}$ was 1.52, $45^{\circ}$ was 1.47. Conclusion : Angular motion decreasing with knee joint flexion made increase biceps femoris and vastus medialis activation. This result will be use knee joint stabilizing exercises during bridging or unstable surface training and biceps femoris strength training.

Centrifuge modelling of rock-socketed drilled shafts under uplift load

  • Park, Sunji;Kim, Jae-Hyun;Kim, Seok-Jung;Park, Jae-Hyun;Kwak, Ki-Seok;Kim, Dong-Soo
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.24 no.5
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    • pp.431-441
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    • 2021
  • Rock-socketed drilled shafts are widely used to transfer the heavy loads from the superstructure especially in mountainous area. Extensive research has been done on the behavior of rock-socketed drilled shafts under compressive load. However, little attention has been paid to uplift behavior of drilled shaft in rock, which govern the overall behavior of the foundation system. In this paper, a series of centrifuge tests have been performed to investigate the uplift response of rock-socketed drilled shafts. The pull-out tests of drilled shafts installed in layered rocks having various strengths were conducted. The load-displacement response, axial load distributions in the shaft and the unit skin friction distribution under pull-out loads were investigated. The effects of the strength of rock socket on the initial stiffness, ultimate capacity and mobilization of friction of the foundation, were also examined. The results indicated that characteristics of rock-socket has a significant influence on the uplift behavior of drilled shaft. Most of the applied uplift load were carried by socketed rock when the drilled shaft was installed in the sand over rock layer, whereas substantial load was carried by both upper and lower rock layers when the drilled shaft was completely socketed into layered rock. The pattern of mobilized shaft friction and point where the maximum unit shaft friction occurred were also found to be affected by the socket condition surrounding the drilled shaft.

High-frequency regeneration of plants in vitro from seedling-derived apical bud explants of Tilia mandshurica Rupr. & Maxim

  • Kim, Tae-Dong;Kim, Nam-Ho;Park, Eung-Jun;Lee, Na-Nyum
    • Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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    • v.48 no.1
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    • pp.54-61
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    • 2021
  • This work describe an efficient method for the shoot induction and plant regeneration of seedling-derived apical bud explants of Tilia mandshurica Rupr. & Maxim. The highest rate of shoot induction (82.2%) was obtained when apical bud explants from juvenile seedlings (5 months old) were cultured on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium containing 1.0 mg/L 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP). However, apical bud explants obtained from mature trees (12 years old) did not produce any shoots, even with BAP supplementation. Among the three cytokinins tested for shoot multiplication (BAP, zeatin, and kinetin), BAP was the most effective; the highest number of shoots per explant (2.1) was observed on MS medium supplemented with 1.0 mg/L BAP. In contrast, the longest average shoot length (3.0 cm) was observed after growth on MS medium with 2.0 mg/L zeatin. No multiplication occurred when apical bud explants were cultured with kinetin-supplemented media. During rooting of in vitro-elongated shoots, the highest rooting rate (100%) was observed in half-strength MS medium supplemented with 0.5 ~ 1.0 mg/L indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) or 3.0 mg/L 1-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA). During the acclimatization process, plantlets that were rooted on the IBA (0.5 mg/L)-supplemented medium had the highest survival rate (100%) and maximum root length (18.5 cm). These findings suggest that a low concentration (0.5 mg/L) of IBA is appropriate for the rooting and acclimatization of T. mandshurica. Plants were successfully transferred to the greenhouse with a 100% survival rate. This protocol will be useful for the large-scale propagation of Tilia species.