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An improved pushover analysis procedure for multi-mode seismic performance evaluation of bridges: (2) Correlation study for verification

  • Kwak, Hyo-Gyoung;Shin, Dong Kyu
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.239-255
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    • 2009
  • In the companion paper, a simple but effective analysis procedure termed an Improved Modal Pushover Analysis (IMPA) is proposed to estimate the seismic capacities of multi-span continuous bridge structures on the basis of the modal pushover analysis, which considers all the dynamic modes of a structure. In contrast to previous studies, the IMPA maintains the simplicity of the capacity-demand curve method and gives a better estimation of the maximum dynamic response in a bridge structure. Nevertheless, to verify its applicability, additional parametric studies for multi-span continuous bridges with large differences in the length of adjacent piers are required. This paper, accordingly, concentrates on a parametric study to review the efficiency and limitation in the application of IMPA to bridge structures through a correlation study between various analytical models including the equivalent single-degree-of-freedom method (ESDOF) and modal pushover analysis (MPA) that are usually used in the seismic design of bridge structures. Based on the obtained numerical results, this paper offers practical guidance and/or limitations when using IMPA to predict the seismic response of a bridge effectively.

Damage detection of multi-storeyed shear structure using sparse and noisy modal data

  • Panigrahi, S.K.;Chakraverty, S.;Bhattacharyya, S.K.
    • Smart Structures and Systems
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    • v.15 no.5
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    • pp.1215-1232
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    • 2015
  • In the present paper, a method for identifying damage in a multi storeyed shear building structure is presented using minimum number of modal parameters of the structure. A damage at any level of the structure may lead to a major failure if the damage is not attended at appropriate time. Hence an early detection of damage is essential. The proposed identification methodology requires experimentally determined sparse modal data of any particular mode as input to detect the location and extent of damage in the structure. Here, the first natural frequency and corresponding partial mode shape values are used as input to the model and results are compared by changing the sensor placement locations at different floors to conclude the best location of sensors for accurate damage identification. Initially experimental data are simulated numerically by solving eigen value problem of the damaged structure with inclusion of random noise on the vibration characteristics. Reliability of the procedure has been demonstrated through a few examples of multi storeyed shear structure with different damage scenarios and various noise levels. Validation of the methodology has also been done using dynamic data obtained through experiment conducted on a laboratory scale steel structure.

Ambient modal identification of structures equipped with tuned mass dampers using parallel factor blind source separation

  • Sadhu, A.;Hazraa, B.;Narasimhan, S.
    • Smart Structures and Systems
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.257-280
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    • 2014
  • In this paper, a novel PARAllel FACtor (PARAFAC) decomposition based Blind Source Separation (BSS) algorithm is proposed for modal identification of structures equipped with tuned mass dampers. Tuned mass dampers (TMDs) are extremely effective vibration absorbers in tall flexible structures, but prone to get de-tuned due to accidental changes in structural properties, alteration in operating conditions, and incorrect design forecasts. Presence of closely spaced modes in structures coupled with TMDs renders output-only modal identification difficult. Over the last decade, second-order BSS algorithms have shown significant promise in the area of ambient modal identification. These methods employ joint diagonalization of covariance matrices of measurements to estimate the mixing matrix (mode shape coefficients) and sources (modal responses). Recently, PARAFAC BSS model has evolved as a powerful multi-linear algebra tool for decomposing an $n^{th}$ order tensor into a number of rank-1 tensors. This method is utilized in the context of modal identification in the present study. Covariance matrices of measurements at several lags are used to form a $3^{rd}$ order tensor and then PARAFAC decomposition is employed to obtain the desired number of components, comprising of modal responses and the mixing matrix. The strong uniqueness properties of PARAFAC models enable direct source separation with fine spectral resolution even in cases where the number of sensor observations is less compared to the number of target modes, i.e., the underdetermined case. This capability is exploited to separate closely spaced modes of the TMDs using partial measurements, and subsequently to estimate modal parameters. The proposed method is validated using extensive numerical studies comprising of multi-degree-of-freedom simulation models equipped with TMDs, as well as with an experimental set-up.

A Multi-modal Continuous Network Design Model by Using Cooperative Game Approach (협력적 게임을 이용한 다수단 연속형 교통망 설계 모형)

  • Kim, Byeong-Gwan;Lee, Yeong-In;Im, Yong-Taek;Im, Gang-Won
    • Journal of Korean Society of Transportation
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    • v.29 no.1
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    • pp.81-93
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    • 2011
  • This research deals with the multi-modal continuous network design problem to resolve the transportation policy problems for constructing and operating transportation facilities with considering the mutual decision-making process between transportation operator and user in the multi-modal network. Particularly, in the consideration of changes in travel pattern between transport modes due to the changes in transportation policy, road network for passenger car and transit network for public transportation are considered together. In the development of network design model, more rational Stackelberg equilibrium(cooperative game) rather than more general Nash equilibrium(non-cooperative game) approach is used and sensitivity analysis considering transport mode is used. A multi-modal continuous network design model in this study is developed for the arbitrary continuous network design parameters(${\epsilon},\hat{\epsilon},p$) of transportation policy decisions. As examples of application and evaluation for these design parameters, the developed model is applied to calculate 1)the optimal capacity of road link in the road transport policy, 2)the optimal frequency of transit line in public transport policy and 3)the optimal modal split in transport modal share policy.

Influence of structural system measures on the dynamic characteristics of a multi-span cable-stayed bridge

  • Geng, Fangfang;Ding, Youliang;Xie, Hongen;Song, Jianyong;Li, Wanheng
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.52 no.1
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    • pp.51-73
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    • 2014
  • A three-dimensional finite element model for the Jiashao Bridge, the longest multi-span cable-stayed bridge in the world, is established using the commercial software package ANSYS. Dynamic characteristics of the bridge are analyzed and the effects of structural system measures including the rigid hinge, auxiliary piers and longitudinal constraints between the girders and side towers on the dynamic properties including modal frequency, mode shape and effective mass are studied by referring to the Jiashao Bridge. The analysis results reveal that: (i) the installation of the rigid hinge significantly reduces the modal frequency of the first symmetric lateral bending mode of bridge deck. Moreover, the rigid hinge significantly changes the mode shape and effective mass of the first symmetric torsional mode of bridge deck; (ii) the layout of the auxiliary piers in the side-spans has a limited effect on changing the modal frequencies, mode shapes and effective masses of global vibration modes; (iii) the employment of the longitudinal constraints significantly increases the modal frequencies of the vertical bending modes and lateral bending modes of bridge deck and have significant effects on changing the mode shapes of vertical bending modes and lateral bending modes of bridge deck. Moreover, the effective mass of the first anti-symmetric vertical bending of bridge deck in the longitudinal direction of the fully floating system is significantly larger than that of the partially constrained system and fully constrained system. The results obtained indicate that the structural system measures of the multi-span cable-stayed bridge have a great effect on the dynamic properties, which deserves special attention for seismic design and wind-resistant design of the multi-span cable-stayed bridge.

Modal analysis and multi-objective optimization of lightweight analysis of the main beam of the concrete spreader

  • Zhang, Shiying;Song, Bo;Zhang, Ke;Chen, Hongliang;Zou, Defang;Liu, Chang;Zhu, Chunxia;Li, Dong;Yu, Wenda
    • Computers and Concrete
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    • v.28 no.5
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    • pp.465-478
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    • 2021
  • On the premise of ensuring that the static performance of the concrete spreader is met, the first-order natural frequency of the concrete spreader is increased, and the weight of the main beam is reduced. ANSYS is used as an analysis tool to perform modal analysis on the concrete spreader. The natural frequency, mode shape and modal test verification will be obtained to ensure the accuracy of finite element model analysis. Using the ANSYS designxplorer module, the size of the main beam is set, and the response surface model between the parameter variables and the optimization objective is established according to the experimental design points. Screening algorithm and MOGA algorithm are used to multi-optimize the stress, first-order natural frequency and girder weight, and the optimal solution is obtained by comparison. The results of modal analysis are consistent with those of the experiment, and a set of optimal solutions is obtained through the optimization algorithm. The optimal solution obtained can meet the purpose of increasing the first-order natural frequency of the concrete spreader and reducing the weight of the main beam under the premise of ensuring the overall dynamic and static performance of the concrete spreader.

Analysis of Voice Parameters on Different Phonatory Tasks using Multi-Channel Phonatory Function Analyzer in Healthy Adults (다채널 음성분석장치를 이용한 정상 성인에서의 발성 방식에 따른 음성변수 분석)

  • 성명훈;이상준;김광현;노종렬;권택균;이강진;박광석;최종민
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.132-138
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    • 2002
  • Background and Objectives : The complex physiologic structure of the larynx can vibrate in three or more different ways that yield acuostically and perceptually distinct vocal quality. The purpose of this study is to examine the normal range of voice parameters in Multi-Channel Phonatory Function Analyzer and investigate the difference of voice parameters according to the phonatory patterns. Materials and Methods : Forty normal adult speakers (20 men and 20 women) with age ranging from third to forth decades pronounce low, comfortable, and high tone /a/ ; comfortable tone /${\ae}$/, /i/, /o/, and /u/ : fry, falsetto. Voice was analyzed by Newly developed multi-channel phonatory function analyzer. Results : The normal range of voice parameters in this system was similar to the existing data. Fry shows high jitter and falsetto low SQ. Fry and falsetto show low OQ in men but no difference in women. Jitter, OQ and SQ were different between men and women in modal register, whereas there was no gender difference in fry and falsetto. In frequency magnitude spectrum and EGG, modal register, fry and falsetto have distinguishing pattern. Conclusions : Modal register, fry and falsetto are distinguishable in voice parameters and show different vibratory patterns.

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A Study on the Multi-Modal Biometrics System (다중생체인식 시스템을 이용한 사용자인증에 관한 연구)

  • 서정우;민동옥;문종섭
    • Proceedings of the Korean Information Science Society Conference
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    • 2003.04c
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    • pp.301-303
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    • 2003
  • 기존의 아이디와 패스워드를 이용한 사용자 인증방식의 문제점 및 한계를 해결하기 위하여 생체인식 기술 (Biometric technology)이 연구되었다. 하지만 단일 생체인식 기술은 오인식률(False Acceptance Rate), 오거부율(False Rejection Rate)등의 문제점을 가지고있다. 최근에 단일 생체인식 기술의 한계를 극복하고 사용자 인증 성능 향상과 신뢰도를 높이기 위하여 다중 생체 인식(Multi-modal biometrics)에 관한 연구개발이 활발하다. 이 논문은 지문인식과 얼굴인식 기술을 활용하여 사용자 인증을 수행함으로써 단일 시스템에서 발생하는 한계점을 극복함과 동시에 좀더 안정적인 사용자 인증이 가능한 방법을 제시한다.

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