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Feasibility study for blind-bolted connections to concrete-filled circular steel tubular columns

  • Goldsworthy, H.M.;Gardner, A.P.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • 제24권4호
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    • pp.463-478
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    • 2006
  • The design of structural frameworks for buildings is constantly evolving and is dependent on regional issues such as loading and constructability. One of the most promising recent developments for low to medium rise construction in terms of efficiency of construction, robustness and aesthetic appearance utilises concrete-filled steel tubular sections as the columns in a moment-resisting frame. These are coupled to rigid or semi-rigid connections to composite steel-concrete beams. This paper includes the results of a pilot experimental programme leading towards the development of economical, reliable connections that are easily constructed for this type of frame. The connections must provide the requisite strength, stiffness and ductility to suit gravity loading conditions as well as gravity combined with the governing lateral wind or earthquake loading. The aim is to develop connections that are stiffer, less expensive and easier to construct than those in current use. A proposed fabricated T-stub connection is to be used to connect the beam flanges and the column. These T-stubs are connected to the column using "blind bolts" with extensions, allowing installation from the outside of the tube. In general, the use of the extensions results in a dramatic increase in the strength and stiffness of the T-stub to column connection in tension, since the load is shared between membrane action in the tube wall and the anchorage of the bolts through the extensions into the concrete.

광 네트워크를 위한 Hybrid 스위칭 시스템의 성능 분석 (Performance Analysis of an Hybrid Switching System for Optical Networks)

  • 이규명;;;최준균
    • 대한전자공학회논문지TC
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    • 제40권10호
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    • pp.16-23
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    • 2003
  • 본 논문에서 광 네트워크에서 광 버스트 스위칭(Optical Burst Switching, OBS)과 광 회선 스위칭 (Optical Circuit Switching, OCS) 기술의 장점을 동시에 가지는 새로운 광 hybrid 스위칭(Optical Hybrid Switching) 시스템을 제안한다. 이 시스템은 들어오는 IP 트래픽을 hybrid 스위칭을 위해 짧은(short-lived) 흐름과 긴(long-lived) 흐름 구분한다. 성능 분석을 위하여 시스템을 Markovian 환경에서 단일 서버 큐로서 모델링 한다. 버스트 생성 프로세스는 two-state Markov Modulated Poisson Process (MMPP)를 따른다고 가정하고 서비스 율은 동시에 발생하는 OCS 세션의 수에 따라 변한다. OBS 버스트에 대한 평균 지연 및 큐 사이즈의 결과를 보인다.

GP130 cytokines and bone remodelling in health and disease

  • Sims, Natalie A.;Walsh, Nicole C.
    • BMB Reports
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    • 제43권8호
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    • pp.513-523
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    • 2010
  • Cytokines that bind to and signal through the gp130 co-receptor subunit include interleukin (IL)-6, IL-11, oncostatin M (OSM), leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF), cardiotrophin-1 (CT-1), and ciliary neutrophic factor (CNTF). Apart from contributing to inflammation, gp130 signalling cytokines also function in the maintenance of bone homeostasis. Expression of each of these cytokines and their ligand-specific receptors is observed in bone and joint cells, and bone-active hormones and inflammatory cytokines regulate their expression. gp130 signalling cytokines have been shown to regulate the differentiation and activity of osteoblasts, osteoclasts and chondrocytes. Furthermore, cytokine and receptor specific gene-knockout mouse models have identified distinct roles for each of these cytokines in regulating bone resorption, bone formation and bone growth. This review will discuss the current models of paracrine and endocrine actions of gp130-signalling cytokines in bone remodelling and growth, as well as their impact in pathologic bone remodelling evident in periodontal disease, rheumatoid arthritis, spondylarthropathies and osteoarthritis.

Minimum loading requirements for areas of low seismicity

  • Lam, Nelson T.K.;Tsang, Hing-Ho;Lumantarna, Elisa;Wilson, John L.
    • Earthquakes and Structures
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    • 제11권4호
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    • pp.539-561
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    • 2016
  • The rate of occurrence of intraplate earthquake events has been surveyed around the globe to ascertain the average level of intraplate seismic activities on land. Elastic response spectra corresponding to various levels of averaged (uniform) seismicity for a return period of 2475 years have then been derived along with modifying factors that can be used to infer ground motion and spectral response parameters for other return period values. Estimates derived from the assumption of uniform seismicity are intended to identify the minimum level of design seismic hazard in intraplate regions. The probabilistic seismic hazard assessment presented in the paper involved the use of ground motion models that have been developed for regions of different tectonic and crustal classifications. The proposed minimum earthquake loading model is illustrated by the case study of Peninsular Malaysia which has been identified with a minimum effective peak ground acceleration (EPGA) of 0.1 g for a return period of 2475 years, or 0.07 g for a notional return period of 475 years.

Force-deformation behaviour modelling of cracked reinforced concrete by EXCEL spreadsheets

  • Lam, Nelson;Wilson, John;Lumantarna, Elisa
    • Computers and Concrete
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    • 제8권1호
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    • pp.43-57
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    • 2011
  • Force-deformation modelling of cracked reinforced concrete is essential for a displacement-based seismic assessment of structures and can be achieved by fibre-element analysis of the cross-section of the major lateral resisting elements. The non-linear moment curvature relationship obtained from fibre-element analysis takes into account the significant effects of axial pre-compression and contributions by the longitudinal reinforcement. Whilst some specialised analysis packages possess the capability of incorporating fibre-elements into the modelling (e.g., RESPONSE 2000), implementation of the analysis on EXCEL is illustrated in this paper. The outcome of the analysis is the moment-curvature relationship of the wall cross-section, curvature at yield and at damage control limit states specified by the user. Few software platforms can compete with EXCEL in terms of its transparencies, versatility and familiarity to the computer users. The program has the capability of handling arbitrary cross-sections that are without an axis of symmetry. Application of the program is illustrated with examples of typical cross-sections of structural walls. The calculated limiting curvature for the considered cross-sections were used to construct displacement profiles up the height of the wall for comparison with the seismically induced displacement demand.