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Evaluation on bridge dynamic properties and VIV performance based on wind tunnel test and field measurement

  • Yang, Yongxin;Ma, Tingting;Ge, Yaojun
    • Wind and Structures
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    • v.20 no.6
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    • pp.719-737
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    • 2015
  • Full scale measurement on the structural dynamic characteristics and Vortex-induced Vibrations (VIV) of a long-span suspension bridge with a central span of 1650 m were conducted. Different Finite Element (FE) modeling principles for the separated twin-box girder were compared and evaluated with the field vibration test results, and the double-spine model was determined to be the best simulation model, but certain modification still needs to be made which will affect the basic modeling parameters and the dynamic response prediction values of corresponding wind tunnel tests. Based on the FE modal analysis results, small-scaled and large-scaled sectional model tests were both carried out to investigate the VIV responses, and probable Reynolds Number effects or scale effect on VIV responses were presented. Based on the observed VIV modes in the field measurement, the VIV results obtained from sectional model tests were converted into those of the three-dimensional (3D) full-scale bridge and subsequently compared with field measurement results. It is indicated that the large-scaled sectional model test can probably provide a reasonable and effective prediction on VIV response.

A Study on the Improving Methods and System Status for Gathering Disaster Information (재난정보 수집 시스템 현황 및 개선 방안 연구)

  • Park, Jae-Min;Song, Young-Mi;Chun, Young-Hak;Kim, Chang-Soo
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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    • 2012.05a
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    • pp.815-816
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    • 2012
  • In order to a quick response to disasters preparation, it is necessary to collect an disaster information quickly. In this study, it is essential to look for several methods to collect the information about disaster in real time, and we also examine how the collected information can be utilized in any way.

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A Study on the Development of Torsion Analysis Method for Buildings Using Rapid Safety Assessment System Based on Accelerometers (진동계측자료 기반 안전성평가 시스템을 활용한 건축물의 비틀림 분석 방법 개발)

  • Jeong, Seong-Hoon;Jang, Won-Seok;Lee, Jung-Han;Park, Byung-Cheol
    • Journal of the Earthquake Engineering Society of Korea
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    • v.25 no.6
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    • pp.275-281
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    • 2021
  • In this study, algorithms for analyzing the torsion of buildings under earthquake excitation are developed. The algorithm and formulations to account for the torsional angle are verified by analyzing the seismic acceleration time history data. The method was applied to the reference buildings to examine their operation and usability. The reference application demonstrated that the noise-canceling scheme successfully overcame various obstacles in the field measurements. The developed method is expected to be used as a tool to support a loss assessment system for determining the direction and priority of disaster response in the event of an earthquake.

Early Disaster Damage Assessment using Remotely Sensing Imagery: Damage Detection, Mapping and Estimation (위성영상을 활용한 실시간 재난정보 처리 기법: 재난 탐지, 매핑, 및 관리)

  • Jung, Myung-Hee
    • Journal of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of Korea CI
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    • v.49 no.2
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    • pp.90-95
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    • 2012
  • Remotely sensed data provide valuable information on land monitoring due to multi-temporal observation over large areas. Especially, high resolution imagery with 0.6~1.0 m spatial resolutions contain a wealth of information and therefore are very useful for thematic mapping and monitoring change in urban areas. Recently, remote sensing technology has been successfully utilized for natural disaster monitoring such as forest fire, earthquake, and floods. In this paper, an efficient change detection method based on texture differences observed from high resolution multi-temporal data sets is proposed for mapping disaster damage and extracting damage information. It is composed of two parts: feature extraction and detection process. Timely and accurate information on disaster damage can provide an effective decision making and response related to damage.

A Study on the Policy for Disaster Recovery of Company (기업의 재해복구 대책 방안에 대한 연구)

  • Kim, JaeKyeong;Jeong, Yoon-Su;Oh, ChungShick;Kim, JaeSung
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.39-45
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    • 2013
  • Recently, the rate of dependence on information system in company is increase through domestic and international trends with the cases of developed similar institutions. In this paper, we analysis current state of company that protect company information resources from disaster, rapid and systematic recovery and business continuity strategic planning. Especially, proposed model was designed. disaster emergency response capacity to enhance disaster preparedness simulation training for standardized measures were established and maintained. In addition, operational continuity, building on the methodology to meet the international standard methodology is presented.

3D Terrain Model Application for Explosion Assessment

  • Kim, Hyung-Seok;Chang, Eun-Mi;Kim, In-Won
    • 한국지역지리학회:학술대회
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    • 2009.08a
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    • pp.108-115
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    • 2009
  • An increase in oil and gas plants caused by development of process industry have brought into the increase in use of flammable and toxic materials in the complex process under high temperature and pressure. There is always possibility of fire and explosion of dangerous chemicals, which exist as raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods whether used or stored in the industrial plants. Since there is the need of efforts on disaster damage reduction or mitigation process, we have been conducting a research to relate explosion model on the background of real 3D terrain model. By predicting the extent of damage caused by recent disasters, we will be able to improve efficiency of recovery and, sure, to take preventive measure and emergency counterplan in response to unprepared disaster. For disaster damage prediction, it is general to conduct quantitative risk assessment, using engineering model for environmentaldescription of the target area. There are different engineering models, according to type of disaster, to be used for industry disaster such as UVCE (Unconfined Vapor Cloud Explosion), BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Evaporation Vapor Explosion), Fireball and so on, among them.we estimate explosion damage through UVCE model which is used in the event of explosion of high frequency and severe damage. When flammable gas in a tank is released to the air, firing it brings about explosion, then we can assess the effect of explosion. As 3D terrain information data is utilized to predict and estimate the extent of damage for each human and material. 3D terrain data with synthetic environment (SEDRIS) gives us more accurate damage prediction for industrial disaster and this research will show appropriate prediction results.

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Seismic isolation of nuclear power plant based on layered periodic foundation

  • Mi Zhao;Qun Chen;Junqi Zhang;Xiuli Du
    • Earthquakes and Structures
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.259-274
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    • 2023
  • In this paper, mechanical properties of periodic foundation made of concrete and rubber are investigated by a parametric study using the finite element method (FEM). Periodic foundation is a special type of seismic isolation foundation used in civil engineering, which is inspired by the meso-scale structure of phononic crystals in solid-state physics. This type of foundation is capable of reducing the seismic wave propagating though the foundation, therefore providing additional protection for the structures. In the FEM analysis, layered periodic foundation is frequently modelled due to its simplicity in numerical modeling. However, the isolation effect of periodic foundation on nuclear power plant has not been fully discussed to the best knowledge of authors. In this work, we construct four numerical models of nuclear power plant with different foundations to investigate the seismic isolation effects of periodic foundations. The results show that the layered periodic foundation can increase the natural period of the nuclear power plant like traditional base isolation systems, which is beneficial to the structures. In addition, the seismic response of the nuclear power plant can also be effectively reduced in both vertical and horizontal directions when the frequencies of the incident waves fall into some specific frequency bandgaps of the periodic foundation. Furthermore, it is demonstrated that the layered periodic foundation can reduce the amplitude of the floor response spectrum, which plays an important role in the protection of the equipment.

Redesigning education programs for alleviating disaster response officials' stress·PTSD and it's empirical analysis for effectiveness (-재난대응공무원의 스트레스 및 PTSD 완화 교육프로그램 재설계 및 교육효과 실증분석-)

  • Park, Chan-Seok
    • Journal of the Korea Safety Management & Science
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.147-157
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    • 2014
  • Firefighters receive extreme stress and suffer from PTSD in disaster. But we have not been paid attention to them. The purpose of this study is to analyze the problems of previous PTSD education programs in fire academy and to present the practical educational programs for firefighters to use in the disaster field. In the empirical analysis of this practical educational programs(EFT program), this program is more effective than existing theory-focused education training program.

A Study of improvement for Incident Command Systems in Korea (우리나라 재난현장지휘체계 개선방향)

  • We, Kum-Sook;Jeong, An-Young;Eum, Se-Joon
    • Journal of Korean Society of societal Security
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    • v.4 no.1
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    • pp.39-47
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    • 2011
  • According to the current basic law of disaster and safety management, Standard Incident Command System is limited to Emergency Rescue Function, and Incident Commanders are only Fire Fighting Agencies. The main purpose of this study is to provide some suggestions to improve general-purpose of Standard ICS for various incidents. Also, there are some suggestions for Emergency Operation Centers as a coordinator and supporter of mobilizing response resources in all large scale disaster.

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A Study on the Design of CBRN Response Training Program in Korea Using Activity-Action Diagram Method (Activity-Action Diagram 기법을 활용한 한국형 화생방 교육훈련 프로그램 설계에 관한 연구)

  • Ham, Eun-Gu;Kim, Tae-Hwan
    • Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.159-169
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    • 2014
  • The development of science and technology to accompany the convenience of civilization but in addition to nuclear, gas, explosion, accident and spill all over the world with the possibility of a chemical or biological terrorism response efforts collectively as a response to the urgent task of a nation. In this study major economies such as the U.S. and Canada analyzed to investigate the CBRN training programs to fit the reality in Korea CBRN training programs were developed. also the development of training programs to CBRN Korean Activity-Action Diagram technique utilized by CBRN scenarios corresponding to each event needs to be taken when the Activity is defined by its detailed definition of corrective actions for the CBRN Activity to define context-sensitive actions in particular to enable the functionality of the structure in case of CBRN emergency initial response was to establish education and training programs.