• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.201-214
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• 2001

Four finite element (FE) models are examined to find the one that best estimates moment-rotation characteristics of top- and seat-angle with double web-angle connections. To efficiently simulate the real behavior of connections, finite element analyses are performed with following considerations: 1) all components of connection (beam, column, angles and bolts) are discretized by eight-node solid elements; 2) shapes of bolt shank, head, and nut are precisely taken into account in modeling; and 3) contact surface algorithm is applied as boundary condition. To improve accuracy in predicting moment-rotation behavior of a connection, bolt pretension is introduced before the corresponding connection moment being surcharged. The experimental results are used to investigate the applicability of FE method and to check the performance of three-parameter power model by making comparison among their moment-rotation behaviors and by assessment of deformation and stress distribution patterns at the final stage of loading. This research exposes two important features: (1) the FE method has tremendous potential for connection modeling for both monotonic and cyclic loading; and (2) the power model is able to predict moment-rotation characteristics of semi-rigid connections with acceptable accuracy.

• 한국전산구조공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전산구조공학회 2006년도 정기 학술대회 논문집
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• pp.615-622
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• 2006

As construction technique and design are developing, the bridge tend to be longer, and also the type of bridge is verity. Steel and concrete combination improve the mechanics characteristic and economical efficient which Hybrid Structure divide Mixed Structure with Composite Structure. The connected section of the Mixed Structure should integrate steel and concrete that should show the same behavior as well, And also this connection needs big interna1 force and stiffness because it used to be a most dangerous section. This study carry out a nonlinear analysis technique with slip, check out each different type of section force's transfer mechanism on the connection. And this analysis was carried out using parameter that are front plate thickness, connection length, filled concrete strength and so on. We confirmed the profitable type of connection is front backward type. The biggest stiffness and certain stress transmission are showed at the ratio 0.075 between total length and connection length, and also most economical front plate thickness is judged when it set three times thicker than flange.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제11권4호통권41호
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• pp.425-433
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• 1999

일반적으로 철골조의 구조해석과 설계시 접합부는 완전한 강절점과 활절점으로 가정되나 실제의 접합부는 반강접의 거동을 보인다. 본 논문에서 접합부의 연성도를 고려한 비선형 거동과 부재의 기하 비선형을 고려할 수 있는 구조해석 프로그램을 개발하였다. 6층 비가새 철골구조물에 대한 효율적인 반강접 접합부를 제안하였으며 반강접 접합부의 구조물 거동에 미치는 영향을 파악하였다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.271-287
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• 2005

The seismic behavior of two steel moment-resisting frames, which satisfy all the current seismic design requirements, are evaluated and compared in the presence of pre-Northridge connections denoted as BWWF and an improved post-Northridge connections denoted as BWWF-AD. Pre-Northridge connections are modeled first as fully restrained (FR) type. Then they are considered to be partially restrained (PR) to model their behavior more realistically. The improved post-Northridge connections are modeled as PR type, as proposed by the authors. A sophisticated nonlinear time-domain finite element program developed by the authors is used for the response evaluation of the frames in terms of the overall rotation of the connections and the maximum drift. The frames are excited by ten recorded earthquake time histories. These time histories are then scaled up to produce some relevant response characteristics. The behaviors of the frames are studied comprehensively with the help of 120 analyses. Following important observations are made. The frames produced essentially similar rotation and drift for the connections modeled as FR type and PR type represented by BWWF-AD indicating that the presence of slots in the web of beams in BWWF-AD is not detrimental to the overall response behavior. When the lateral displacements of the frames are significantly large, the responses are improved if BWWF-AD type connections are used in the frames. This study analytically confirms many desirable features of BWWF-AD connections. PR frames have longer periods of vibration in comparison to FR frames and may attract lower inertia forces. However, calculated periods of the frames of this study using FEMA 350 empirical equation is longer than those calculated using dynamic characteristics of the frames. This may result in even lower design forces and may adversely influence the design.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.205-213
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• 2017

The WUF-W moment connection is a pre-qualified connection that can be used for special moment frames specified in current seismic design specifications. Since the stress distribution near the connection varies according to access hole configuration, the cyclic performance of WUF-W connections is strongly affected by the access hole configurations. To evaluate the connection performance according to various access hole configurations, it is expensive to conduct experiments with many connection specimens. Instead, finite element analyses (FEA) can be performed. Throughout the FEA, stress and strain distribution in the connection can be monitored at each loading step. The purpose of this study is to construct nonlinear 3-dimensional FE models for accurately predicting the cyclic behavior of WUF-W connections. For predicting connection fracture using FEA, an appropriate response index detecting the incidence of connection rupture is proposed.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.183-202
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• 2006

The behavior of steel-concrete composite beams is strongly influenced by the type of shear connection between the steel beam and the concrete slab. For accurate analytical predictions, the structural model must account for the interlayer slip between these two components. This paper focuses on a procedure for response sensitivity analysis using state-of-the-art finite elements for composite beams with deformable shear connection. Monotonic and cyclic loading cases are considered. Realistic cyclic uniaxial constitutive laws are adopted for the steel and concrete materials as well as for the shear connection. The finite element response sensitivity analysis is performed according to the Direct Differentiation Method (DDM); its analytical derivation and computer implementation are validated through Forward Finite Difference (FFD) analysis. Sensitivity analysis results are used to gain insight into the effect and relative importance of the various material parameters in regards to the nonlinear monotonic and cyclic response of continuous composite beams, which are commonly used in bridge construction.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제47권6호
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• pp.857-879
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• 2013

Numerical damage assessment of Van train station building consisting of three RC blocks due to 2011 Van Earthquakes by nonlinear dynamic analysis is presented. The structural model is created with rigid-end offsets and plastic hinges for nonlinear analysis. Rigid-end offsets are considered for connection areas and proposed for wall-supported elements. In wall-supported elements, walls take place in a limited part of the columns. Nonlinear dynamic analysis of the building with and without rigid-end offsets is performed by using real earthquake records and results are compared. The results show that rigid-end offsets have significant effects on the seismic behavior of the structures.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제12권1호통권44호
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• pp.65-73
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• 2000

상용 유한요소해석 프로그램인 ABAQUS(ver5.8)를 이용하여 전단력을 받는 더블앵글 접합부의 3D 해석을 수행하여 접합부의 모멘트-회전 관계곡선을 구하고 앵글과 볼트의 응력분포를 관찰한다. 해석시 주요 매개변수로는 볼트수, 게이지거리, 앵글의 두께로 하였으며 유한요소해석 결과로 구한 모멘트-회전곡선을 Richard가 제시한 예측식에 적용한 후 회귀분석을 통하여 접합부 거동을 예측하는 데 필요한 매개변수인 초기강성, 소성강성, 참조모멘트, 곡선형태변수를 구한다. 또한 매개변수들이 게이지거리, 앵글의 두께 및 볼트 수 변화에 따른 그래프를 작성하고 또한 이 그래프를 이용하여 접합부의 모멘트 및 LRFD의 접합부 분류에 따른 소성모멘트에 대한 접합부 모멘트의 비를 계산한다.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제12권1호통권44호
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• pp.75-82
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• 2000

현재 접합부에 대한 연구가 활발하게 이루어지고 있다. 구조물의 설계에서는 접합부를 강접합 또는 핀접합으로 가정하여 설계를 하고 있으나, 실제 접합부의 거동은 완전한 강접합도 핀접합도 아닌 반강접의 특성을 보이고 있다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 반강접의 분야 중 더블앵글에 의한 접합부의 거동을 파악하고자 한다. 중 저층 건물에서 가새의 지지능력을 상실하거나, 갑작스럽게 발생할지 모르는 축방향 인장력에 대한 더블앵글의 거동을 상용유한요소해석 프로그램인 ABAQUS를 이용하여 3D 비선형 해석을 수행하였다. 3D 해석결과를 이용하여 더블앵글 접합부를 단순화한 앵글모델로 유도한 후 앵글의 코너에서의 회전강성을 찾아내어 더블앵글 접합부에 대한 설계 기초자료로 제시하였다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.17-29
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• 2020

This paper presents experimental and numerical studies on the seismic responses of the steel cabinet facility considering the nonlinear behavior of connections and site-response effects. Three finite element (FE) models with differences of type and number of connections between steel plates and frame members have been developed to demonstrate adequately dynamic responses of structures. The screw connections with the bilinear force-deformation relationship are proposed to represent the inelastic behavior of the cabinet. The experiment is carried out to provide a verification with improved FE models. It shows that the natural frequencies of the cabinet are sensitive to the plate and frame connectors. The screw connections reduce the free vibration compared to the weld one, with decreased values of 2.82% and 4.87% corresponding to front-to-back and side-to-side directions. Additionally, the seismic responses are investigated for various geological configurations. Input time histories are generated so that their response spectrums are compatible with a required response spectrum via the time-domain spectral matching. The results indicate that both site effects and nonlinear behavior of connections affect greatly on the seismic response of structures.