• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.323-347
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• 2014

This paper proposes a Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm, which is improved by making use of the Harmony Search (HS) approach and called HS-PSO algorithm. A computer code is developed for optimal sizing design of non-linear steel frames with various semi-rigid and rigid beam-to-column connections based on the HS-PSO algorithm. The developed code selects suitable sections for beams and columns, from a standard set of steel sections such as American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) wide-flange W-shapes, such that the minimum total cost, which comprises total member plus connection costs, is obtained. Stress and displacement constraints of AISC-LRFD code together with the size constraints are imposed on the frame in the optimal design procedure. The nonlinear moment-rotation behavior of connections is modeled using the Frye-Morris polynomial model. Moreover, the P-${\Delta}$ effects of beam-column members are taken into account in the non-linear structural analysis. Three benchmark design examples with several types of connections are presented and the results are compared with those of standard PSO and of other researches as well. The comparison shows that the proposed HS-PSO algorithm performs better both than the PSO and the Big Bang-Big Crunch (BB-BC) methods.

• 한국공간구조학회논문집
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.51-59
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• 2015

In this study, a shape design and an analysis considering structural stability were investigated to develop an icosahedron-based hemispherical modular dome. To design this modular dome, a program that can perform icosahedron shape modeling, modularization of joint connection members, and the analysis of structural stability was developed. Furthermore, based on the adopted numerical model, the eigen buckling mode, unstable behavior characteristics according to load vector, and the critical buckling load of the modular dome under uniformly distributed load and concentrated load were analyzed, and the resistance capacities of the structure according to different load vectors were compared. The analysis results for the modular dome suggest that the developed program can perform joint modeling for shape design as well as modular member design, and adequately expressed the nonlinear behaviors of structured according to load conditions. The critical buckling load results also correctly reflected the characteristics of the load conditions. The uniformly distributed load was more advantageous to the structural stability than concentrated load.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.201-213
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• 2021

Contrast to the conventional jointed bridge design, integral abutment bridges (IABs) offer some marked advantages like reduced maintenance and enhanced service life of the structure due to elimination of joints in the deck and monolithic construction practices. However, the force transfer mechanism during seismic and thermal movements is a topic of interest owing to rigid connection between superstructure and substructure (piers and abutments). This study attempts to model an existing IAB by including the abutment backfill interaction and soil-foundation interaction effects using Winkler foundation assumption to determine its seismic response. Keeping in view the significance of abutment behavior in an IAB, the probability of damage to the abutment is evaluated using fragility function. Incremental Dynamic Analysis (IDA) approach is used in this regard, wherein, nonlinear time history analyses are conducted on the numerical model using a selected suite of ground motions with increasing intensities until damage to abutment. It is concluded from the fragility analysis results that for a MCE level earthquake in the location of integral bridge, the probability of complete damage to the abutment is minimal.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제89권3호
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• pp.239-252
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• 2024

Steel plate shear walls (SPSWs) are classified as lateral load-resisting systems. The feasibility of openings in the steel plate is a characteristic of SPSWs. The use of openings in SPSWs can lower the load capacity, stiffness, and energy dissipation. This study proposes a novel form of SPSWs that provides convenient access through openings by combining steel plates and eccentrically braced frames (EBFs). The proposed system also avoids a substantial reduction in the strength and stiffness. Hence, various geometric forms were analyzed through two different structural approaches. Groups 1, 2, and 3 included a steel EBF with a steel plate between the column and EBF in order to improve system performance. In Group 4, the proposed system was evaluated within an SPSW with openings and an EBF on the opening edge. To evaluate the performance of the proposed systems, the nonlinear finite element method (NL-FEM) was employed under cyclic loading. The hysteresis (load-drift) curve, stress contour, stiffness, and damping were evaluated as the structural outputs. The numerical models indicated that local buckling within the middle plate-EBF connection prevented a diagonal tension field. Moreover, in group 4, the EBF and stiffeners on the opening edge enhanced the structural response by approximately 7.5% in comparison with the base SPSW system.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2008년도 춘계 학술발표회 제20권1호
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• pp.241-244
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• 2008

RC 플랫 플레이트 골조는 중력저항 시스템으로 설계하고, 횡력저항 시스템인 전단벽이나 모멘트 골조를 같이 사용하는 것이 일반적이다. 그러나 지진하중과 같은 횡하중은 횡력저항 시스템의 변형을 일으키며 일체로 연결된 중력저항 시스템도 예상치 않았던 횡변위가 발생하여, 접합부에서 큰 불균형 모멘트가 발행하게 된다. 따라서 횡하중에 의해 유발된 불균형모멘트의 고려가 필요하며, �躍꼭患� 파괴를 정확하게 예측할 수 있어야 한다. 본 연구는 RC 플랫 플레이트 골조의 내진성능평가를 위하여 슬래브-기둥 접합부의 비선형 거동을 예측하기 위한 해석모델을 개발하였다. 해석모델의 검증을 위하여 중력전단비가 다른 2개의 2경간 플랫 플레이트 구조물의 실험결과와 해석모델의 결과를 비교하였다. 그 결과 개발된 해석모델은 실험체의 뚤림전단파괴 및 파괴모드를 잘 예측하는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.40-47
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• 2021

본 연구에서는 확대머리 정착이음을 갖는 연결부의 상세에 따른 구조거동을 유한요소해석을 통해 분석하였다. 복잡한 접촉조건과 비선형 거동을 나타내는 연결부의 유한요소해석을 위하여 외연적 동해석을 활용한 준정적 해석 기법을 적용하였다. 기존 실험결과와 해석결과를 비교하여 유한요소모델의 정확성을 검토하였으며, 준정적 해석 기법은 확대머리 연결부의 비선형성을 잘 반영하는 것을 확인하였다. 다양한 정착길이, 횡방향 철근지수를 갖는 21가지 유한요소모델을 활용하여 구조해석을 수행한 결과 정착길이와 횡방향 철근지수의 증가는 강도와 연성도를 증가 시키는 것을 확인하였으나, 충분한 구조성능을 확보하기 위해서는 두 가지 설계변수 모두 일정수준을 확보해야 함을 확인하였다. 최근 개정된 확대머리 정착이음 설계기준에서는 정착길이와 횡방향 철근지수를 모두 고려하는 설계식을 제시하고 있으며, 본 연구의 결과에서도 정착길이 뿐만 아니라 횡방향 보강철근이 매우 중요한 영향을 미치는 것을 확인하였다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제61권4호
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• pp.527-538
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• 2017

The evaluation of the loss-of-support conditions of frictional beam-to-column connections using simplified numerical models describing the transverse response of a portal-like structure is presented in this paper considering the effects of the seismic-hazard disaggregation. Real earthquake time histories selected from European Strong-motion Database (ESD) are used to show the effects of the seismic-hazard disaggregation on the beam loss-of-support conditions. Seismic events are classified according to different values of magnitudes, epicentral distances and soil conditions (stiff or soft soil) highlighting the importance of considering the characteristics of the seismic input in the assessment of the loss-of-support conditions of frictional beam-to-column connections. A rigid and an elastic model of a frame of a precast industrial building (2-DoF portal-like model) are presented and adopted to find the minimum required friction coefficient to avoid sliding. Then, the mean value of the minimum required friction coefficient with an epicentral distance bin of 10 km is calculated and fitted with a linear function depending on the logarithm of the epicentral distance. A complete parametric analysis varying the horizontal and vertical period of vibration of the structure is performed. Results show that the loss-of-support condition is strongly influenced by magnitude, epicentral distance and soil conditions determining the frequency content of the earthquake time histories and the correlation between the maxima of the horizontal and vertical components. Moreover, as expected, dynamic characteristics of the structure have also a strong influence. Finally, the effect of the column nonlinear behavior (i.e. formation of plastic hinges at the base) is analyzed showing that the connection and the column are a series system where the maximum force is limited by the element having the minimum strength. Two different longitudinal reinforcement ratios are analyzed demonstrating that the column strength variation changes the system response.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제76권3호
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• pp.311-324
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• 2020

Until now, a comparative study on fully and partially-connected steel shear walls leading to enhancing strength and stiffness reduction of partially-connected steel plate shear wall structures has not been reported. In this paper a number of 4-story and 8-story steel plate shear walls, are considered with three different connection details of infill plate to surrounding frame. The specimens are modeled using nonlinear finite element method verified excellently with the experimental results and analyzed under monotonic loading. A comparison between initial stiffness and shear strength of models as well as percentage of shear force by model boundary frame and infill plate are performed. Moreover, a comparison between energy dissipation, ductility factor and distribution of Von-Mises stresses of models are presented. According to the results, the initial stiffness, shear resistance, energy dissipation and ductility of the models with beam-only connected infill plates (SSW-BO) is found to be about 53%, 12%, 15% and 48% on average smaller than those of models with fully-connected infill plates (SPSW), respectively. However, performance characteristics of semi-supported steel shear walls (SSSW) containing secondary columns by simultaneously decreasing boundary frame strength and increasing thickness of infill plates are comparable to those of SPSWs. Results show that by using secondary columns as well as increasing thickness of infill plates, the stress demands on boundary frame decreases substantially by as much as 35%. A significant increase in infill plate share on shear capacity by as much as 95% and 72% progress for the 4-story SSW-BO and 8-story SSSW8, respectively, as compared with non-strengthened counterparts. A similar trend is achieved by strengthening secondary columns of 4-story SSSW leading to an increase of 50% in shear force contribution of infill plate.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.297-317
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• 2016

Current codes recommend large amounts of shear reinforcement for reinforced concrete beam-column joints that causes significant bar congestion. Increase in congestion of shear reinforcement in joint core (connection zone), leads to increase accomplishment problems. The congestion may also lead to diameter limitations on the beam bars relative to the joint dimensions. Using double headed studs instead of conventional closed hoops in reinforced concrete beam-column joints reduces congestion and ensures easier assembly of the reinforcing cage. The purpose of this research is evaluating the efficiency of the proposed reinforcement. In this way, 10 groups of exterior beam-column joints are modeled. Each group includes 7 specimens by different reinforcing details in their joint core. All specimens are modeled by using of ABAQUS and analyzed subjected to cyclic loading. After verification of analytical modeling with an experimental specimen, 3D nonlinear specimens are modeled and analyzed. Then, the effect of amount and arrangement of headed studs on ductility, performance, ultimate strength and energy absorption has been studied. Based on the results, all joints reinforced with double headed studs represent better performance compared with the joints without shear transverse reinforcement in joints core. The behavior of the former is close to joints reinforced with closed hoops and cross ties according to the seismic design codes. By adjusting the arrangement of double-headed studs, the decrease in ductility, performance, ultimate moment resistant and energy absorption reduce to 2.61%, 0.90%, 0.90% and 1.66% respectively compared with the joints reinforced by closed hoops on the average. Since the use of headed studs reduces accomplishment problems, these amounts are negligible. Therefore, use of double-headed studs has proved to be a viable option for reinforcing exterior beam-column joints.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.856-865
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• 2003

성능기초설계를 위한 기존의 설계방법 및 지침은 플랫 플레이트구조의 내진성능을 정확히 예측하지 못한다. 이전의 연구에서는 슬래브-기둥 접합부에 대하여 비선형 유한요소해석를 이용한 변수연구를 수행하였으며, 해석결과 및 기존실험결과에 근거하여 플랫 플레이트 접합부의 휨모멘트 강도와 최대변형능력을 추정할 수 있는 설계방법을 개발하였다. 본 연구에서는 선행연구결과와 비선형 해석결과에 근거하여 플랫 플레이트구조의 일반화된 모멘트-변형각의 관계를 제안하였으며, 기존 실험결과와의 비교를 통해 검증하였다. 또한 풍하중을 받는 플랫 플레이트구조의 변형을 쉽게 구할 수 있도록 0.2% 층간변위비에 대한 슬래브의 강성보정계수를 제안하였다.