• 대한건축학회논문집:구조계
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.21-28
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• 2019

This study investigates the applicability of composite polyurea to contain fiber reinforcement like fiber glass, steel fiber and carbon nanotube. Polyurea as elastomer is an excellent water-proofing material with many mechanical characteristics such as high tensile strength, ductility, high rate of expansion and contraction, and so on. The reinforcing fibers can be utilized for improving the load-carrying capacity of concrete structures. The polyurea plays a role to improve the ductility and toughness. Composite polyurea takes the mechanical advantages of the fibers and the polyurea. The test variables include the type of reinforcing fiber, its spraying thickness, and its weight ratio contained in the composite polyurea. It is observed that the load-carrying capacity, and the ductility and toughness are improved with the increase in the spraying thickness and the weight ratio contained in the composite polyurea. It is expected that the composite polyurea can be widely utilized in enhancing the structural and seismic performance.

• Coupled systems mechanics
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.539-562
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• 2020

In this paper the linear elastic coupling between a 2 degree of freedom shear-type frame system and a rigid block is analytically and experimentally investigated. As demonstrated by some of the authors in previous papers, it is possible to choose a coupling system able to guarantee advantages, whatever the mechanical characteristics of the frame. The main purpose of the investigation is to validate the analytical model. The nonlinear equations of motion of the coupled system are obtained by a Lagrangian approach and successively numerically integrated under harmonic and seismic excitation. The results, in terms of gain graphs, maps and spectra, represent the ratio between the maximum displacements or drifts of the coupled and uncoupled systems as a function of the system's parameters. Numerical investigations show the effectiveness of the nonlinear coupling for a large set of parameters. Thus experimental tests are carried out to verify the analytical results. An electro-dynamic long-stroke shaker sinusoidally and seismically forces a shear-type 2 d.o.f frame coupled with a rigid aluminium block. The experimental investigations confirm the effectiveness of the coupling as predicted by the analytical model.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.237-252
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• 2023

The article describes the development of a novel dissipative bracing connection device (identified by the acronym DRBrC) for concentrically braced frames in steel and composite structures. The origins of the device trace back to the seminal work of Kelly, Skinner and Heine (1972), and, more directly related, to the PIN-INERD device, overcoming some of its limitations and greatly improving the replaceability characteristics. The connection device is composed of a rigid housing, connected to both the brace and the beam-column connection (or just the column), in which the axial force transfer is achieved by four-point bending of a dissipative pin. The experimental validation stages, presented in detail, consisted of a preliminary testing campaign, resulting in successive improvements of the original device design, followed by a systematic parametric testing campaign. That final campaign was devised to study the influence of the constituent materials (S235 and Stainless Steel, for the pin, and S355 and High Strength Steel, for the housing), of the geometry (four-point bending intermediate spans) and of the loading history (constant amplitude or increasing cyclic alternate). The main conclusions point to the most promising DRBrC device configurations, also presenting some suggestions in terms of the replaceability requirements.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.291-304
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• 2022

Maximum shear modulus (G_max or G₀) is an important soil property useful for many engineering applications, such as the analysis of soil-structure interactions, soil stability, liquefaction evaluation, ground deformation and performance of seismic design. In the current study, bender element (BE) tests are used to evaluate the effect of the void ratio, effective confining pressure, grading characteristics (D₅₀, C_u and C_c), anisotropic consolidation and initial fabric anisotropy produced during specimen preparation on the G_max of sand-gravel mixtures. Based on the tests results, an empirical equation is proposed to predict G_max in granular soils, evaluated by the experimental data. The artificial neural network (ANN) and Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) models were also applied. Coefficient of determination (R²) and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) between predicted and measured values of G_max were calculated for the empirical equation, ANN and ANFIS. The results indicate that all methods accuracy is high; however, ANFIS achieves the highest accuracy amongst the presented methods.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.67-75
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• 2024

In the case of the Pohang earthquake, which had a magnitude of 5.4 in 2017, geotechnical damages such as liquefaction and ground settlement occurred. The need for countermeasures has emerged, and experimental research in the Pohang area has continued. This study collected undisturbed samples from damaged fine-grained soil areas where ground settlement occurred in Pohang. Cyclic tri-axial tests for identifying the dynamic characteristics of soils were performed on the undisturbed samples, and the results were analyzed to determine the cause of ground settlement. As a result of the study, it was determined that in the case of fine-grained soils, ground settlement occurred because the seismic load as an external force was relatively more significant than the shear resistance of the very soft fine-grained soils, rather than due to an increase in excess pore water pressure.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.455-464
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• 2024

Seismic movements have varying effects on structures based on characteristics of local site. During an earthquake, weak soils are susceptible to damage due to amplified wave amplitudes. Soil-structure interaction issue has garnered increased attention in Türkiye, after devastating earthquakes in Kocaeli Gölcük (1999), Izmir (2020), Kahramanmaraş Pazarcık and Elbistan (2023). Consequently, liquefaction potential has been investigated in detail for different regions of Türkiye, mainly with available field test results. Çankırı, a city located close to North Anatolian Fault, is mainly built on alluvium, which is prone to liquefaction. However, no study on liquefaction hazard has been conducted thus far. In this study, groundwater level map, SPT map, and liquefaction risk map have been generated using Geographical Information System (GIS) for the Buğday Pazarı District of Çankırı province. Site investigations studies previously performed for 47 parcels (76 boreholes) were used within the scope of this study. The liquefaction assessment was conducted using Seed and Idriss's (1971) simplified method and the visualization of areas susceptible to liquefaction risk has been accomplished. The results of this study have been compared with the City Council's precautionary map which is currently in use. As a result of this study, it is recommended that minimum depth of boreholes in the region should be at least 30m and adequate number of laboratory tests particularly in liquefiable areas should be performed. Another important recommendation for the region is that detailed investigation should be performed by local authorities since findings of this study differ from currently used precautionary map.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.488-494
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• 2014

마찰진자형 면진받침은 마찰면의 곡률반경과 중력에 의해 생성되는 고유 복원력과 마찰에 의한 감쇠력을 갖는다는 장점이 있지만, 마찰계수의 속도, 상재압 및 온도 등에 대한 의존성으로 거동에 대한 예측이 쉽지 않다. 본 연구에서는 각 기준에서 제시된 마찰진자형 받침의 설계 및 해석절차를 분석하여 추가적인 검토가 필요한 사항들에 대해 평가해 보았으며, 추가로 동일한 동특성을 갖는 납-고무 면진받침 시스템을 이용한 해석결과와 마찰진자형 면진받침 시스템의 해석결과를 비교하여 마찰진자형 면진받침이 갖는 상대적인 거동 특성을 비교 분석해 보았다.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.39-48
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• 2010

RC교량의 내진성능은 교각에 충분한 연성도를 제공함으로써 확보할 수 있다. 이러한 연성도는 교각의 소성힌지 영역에 적절한 횡방향철근을 배근함으로써 실현할 수 있다. 횡방향철근에 의한 횡구속력은 유효구속력으로 결정되므로 단면형상과 횡방향철근량이 지배적인 요소가 된다. 동일한 횡방향철근량을 제공하더라도 설치간격, 배치형태, 갈고리 상세 등의 차이에 의해 유효구속력에 차이가 있게 된다. 후프띠철근에 의해 횡구속력을 발휘하는 원형단면과는 달리 사각 또는 중공사각단면에서는 유효구속력을 증가시키기 위해 보강띠철근이 함께 사용된다. 이러한 보강띠철근을 어떻게 고려하느냐에 따라 횡구속된 콘크리트의 응력-변형률 관계는 달라지게 된다. 본 연구에서는 실험을 통해 후프띠철근과 함께 보강띠철근을 갖는 정사각단면 콘크리트의 응력-변형률 관계를 파악하였으며 기존의 평가식과 비교를 통해 역학적 특성을 분석하였다.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.627-634
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• 2004

이 연구에서는 벽식 구조 아파트 건물을 대상으로 장변 방향 내력벽 시스템의 내진 성능을 평가하기 위하여 1/3 축소모형시험체를 제작하여 정적반복가력실험을 실시하였으며, 실험결과와 비선형 해석결과로부터 내력벽 시스템의 거동 특성과 내진성능에 대한 평가 결과 및 논의를 다루고 있다 일반적으로 내력벽구조시스템은 초기강성 및 항복강도는 매우 크지만, 변형능력이 부족한 것으로 인식되고 있지만 실험결과에 의하면 지붕층 부재각 $2.0\%$까지 급격한 강도 저하를 보이지 않고 안정된 이력거동을 보여주고 있다. IDARC 5.0을 사용하여 수행한 비선형 해석결과는 시험체의 하중-변위 관계를 양호하게 예측할 수 있는 수준이라고 판단하였다.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.329-337
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• 2002

최근까지 지반의 액상화 저항강도를 산정하기 위한 실내시험의 대부분은 실지진하중을 재하하기보다는 Seed와 Idriss(1975)가 제안한 등가전단응력 개념에 기초하여 지진이 발생시키는 최대전단응력의 65%를 최대진폭으로 한 정현하중을 반복재하시켜왔다. 이러한 정현하중이 정확하게 실제 지반에 작용하는 불규칙한 지진력을 모사하고 있다고 볼 수 없으나, 시험상의 편의성으로 인해 현재까지도 이용이 빈번한 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 실제 지진하중 하에서 포화 사질토의 거동변화를 규명하고자 정현하중이 아닌 불규칙한 지진하중을 이용한 실험적 연구를 수행하였다. 다양한 지진규모의 실지진 시간이력을 진동하중으로 작용시킨 진동삼축시험을 통해 지진규모 및 지속시간의 변화에 따른 포화사질토의 동적 특성을 실험적으로 규명하고 기존의 등가전단응력 개념에 기초한 액상화 저항강도와 비교분석하였다. 또한, 중약진 지진대로 구분되는 국내 실정을 고려하여 다양한 지진규모에 적용가능한 수정계수를 제시하고 이를 기존의 연구결과와 비교분석하였다.