• Title/Summary/Keyword: Seismic modeling

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Earthquake Response Analysis of a RC Bridge employing a Point Hinge Model (포인트 힌지 모델을 적용한 철근콘크리트 교량의 지진응답 해석)

  • 이도형;전종수;박대효
    • Proceedings of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute Conference
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    • 2003.04a
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    • pp.419-426
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    • 2003
  • Simplified modeling approach for the seismic behavior of a reinforced concrete bridge is investigated in this paper. For this purpose, a hysteretic axial-flexure interaction model was developed and implemented into a nonlinear finite element analysis program. Thus, the seismic response of reinforced concrete bridge piers was evaluated by the simplified point hinge representations. Comparative studies for reinforced concrete bridge piers indicated that the analytical predictions obtained with the new formulations showed a good correlation with experimental results. In addition, seismic response analysis of a reinforced concrete bridge utilizing the simplified point hinge model revealed the adequacy and applicability of the present development.

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Geophysical Exploration on Unconformity-type Uranium Deposit in Athabaska Basin, Canada (캐나다 아타바스카 분지 부정합형 우라늄광상 물리탐사 사례)

  • You, Young-June;Kim, Jae-Chul
    • 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2009.05a
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    • pp.73-87
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    • 2009
  • Geophysical survey for unconformity-type uranium deposit applied to this study area in Athabaska Basin, Canada were carried out airborne TEM and magnetic, resistivity-induced polarization (DC-IP), puser seismic reflection and well-logging method. The results of airborne survey interpreted the lithological boundary, geological structures, and conductors. Also, these results decided to main targets for ground DC-IP survey. The Low resistivity and the high chargeability slices of 3D modeling interpreted from DC-IP survey response for conductors related to hydrothermal alteration zones and fault-controlled graphitic zones occurring at the unconformity-type uranium deposit, and they confirmed by diamond drilling. Seismic results interpreted to lake bottom surface, alluvium layer and intra-sandstone faults. We suggest the resonable field data acquisition of DC-IP method on the land or the lake in Athabaska Basin.

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Application of Seismic Inversion to the Gas Field Development

  • Jo, Nam-Dae;Yang, Su-Yeong;Kim, Jae-Woo
    • 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2009.05a
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    • pp.47-56
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    • 2009
  • Proper reservoir characterization is an integral part of formation evaluation, reserve estimation and planning of field development. Seismic inversion is a widely employed reservoir characterization tool that provides various rock properties of reservoir intervals. This study presents results of the inversion studies including Geostatistical Inversion carried out on the gas fields, offshore Myanmar. Higher resolution and multiple models can be produced by Geostatistical Inversion using input data such as pre-stack seismic data, well logs, petrophysical relationships and geological inferences for example reservoir shape and lateral extent. Detailed reservoir characterization was required for the development plan of gas fields, and the Geostatistical Inversion studies served as a basis for integrated geological modeling and development well planning.

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Hysteretic Behavior of Retrofitted RC Bridge Piers with Lap Spliced Longitudinal Steels (주철근 겹침이음 및 보강된 RC교각의 이력거동)

  • 이대형;정영수;박창규;박진영;송희원
    • Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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    • 2003.05a
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    • pp.121-126
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    • 2003
  • The objective of this research is to evaluate of seismic performance for reinforced concrete bridge piers with lap splices of longitudinal reinforcement steels using predicting of nonlinear hysteric behavior. For the purpose, enhanced analytical trilinear hystretic model has been proposed to simulate the force-displacement hysteretic curve of RC bridge piers under repeated reversal loads. The moment capacity and corresponding curvature in the plastic hinge have been determined, and the enhanced hysteretic behavior model by five different kinds of branches has been proposed for modeling the stiffness variation of RC section under cyclic loading. The strength and stiffness degradation index are introduced to compute the hysteretic curve for various confinement steel ratios, In addition, the modified curvature factor has been introduced to forecast of seismic performance of longitudinal steel lap spliced and retrofitted specimens. The results of this research will be useful to predict of seismic performance for longitudinal steel with lap spliced and its retrofitted specimens.

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Seismic Analysis of Statically Determinate Beams Using Moving Support Finite Elements (동지점 유한요소를 이용한 정정보의 지진해석)

  • Kim, Yong-Woo;Lee, Seoung Yeal;Jhung, Myung Jo
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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    • 2013.04a
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    • pp.194-199
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    • 2013
  • Using moving support finite elements, seismic analysis of statically-determinate beams subjected to support motions is performed to show its accuracy and its ease of use. Examples of cantilever and simply-supported beam subjected to support motions are illustrated and the numerical results are compared with the analytical solutions. The examples show the elements facilitate modeling beams with the conventional 2-noded, Hermitian, Euler-Bernoulli beam element. The comparisons of the results with analytical solutions show good agreements with high accuracy.

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Seismic Performance Evaluation of RC Bridge Piers by Macro Mathematical Model (Macro해석모델에 의한 RC교각의 내진 성능 평가)

  • Lee Dae Hyoung;Park Chang Kyu;Kim Hyun Jun;Chung Young Soo
    • Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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    • 2005.05a
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    • pp.207-210
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    • 2005
  • The objective of this research is to evaluate of seismic performance for reinforced concrete bridge piers with lap splices of longitudinal reinforcement steels using predict of nonlinear hysteric behavior. For the purpose, analytical trilinear hysteretic model has been used to simulate the force displacement hysteretic curve of RC bridge piers under repeated reversal loads. The moment capacity and corresponding curvature in the plastic hinge have been determined, and the enhanced hysteretic behavior model by five different kinds of branches has been proposed for modeling the stiffness variation of RC section under cyclic loading. The strength and stiffness degradation index are introduced to compute the hysteretic curve vary confinement steel ratio. In addition, the modified curvature factor has been introduced to forecast of seismic performance of longitudinal steel lap spliced and retrofitted specimens.

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Effects of pulse-like nature of forward directivity ground motions on the seismic behavior of steel moment frames

  • Mansouri, Iman;Shahbazi, Shahrokh;Hu, Jong Wan;Moghaddam, Salar Arian
    • Earthquakes and Structures
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.1-15
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    • 2019
  • In the structures with high level of ductility, the earthquake energy dissipation in structural components is an important factor that describes their seismic behavior. Since the connection details play a major role in the ductile behavior of structure, in this paper, the seismic response of 3-, 5- and 8-story steel special moment frames (SMFs) is investigated by considering the effects of panel zone modeling and the influence of forward-directivity near-field ground motions. To provide a reasonable comparison, selected records of both near and far-field are used in the nonlinear time-history analysis of models. The results of the comparison of the median maximum inter-story drift under excitation by near-field (NF) records and the far-field (FF) ground motions show that the inter-story drift demands can be obtained 3.47, 4.86 and 5.92 times in 3-, 5- and 8-story structures, respectively, undergoing near-field earthquakes.

Experimental Study on the DT Steel Frame Seismic Reinforcement Construction Method (DT 스틸 프레임 내진보강공법에 관한 실험적 연구)

  • Woo, Mi-So;Lee, Dong-Un;Yoon, Jeong-Bae;Moon, il-Gwan
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2020.06a
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    • pp.4-5
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    • 2020
  • The research presented in this paper is subject to RC frame that increases seismic capacity by attaching DT(Double T type) steel frame to reinforced concrete column. The object of this study is not only to build experimental database providing necessary information for retrofit column but also to formulate modeling parameters of RC frame retrofitted by DT steel frame through comparing analysis for analytical model predicting inelastic behavior of reinforced concrete members.

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Seismic retrofitting of steel moment-resisting frames (SMRFs) using steel pipe dampers

  • Ali Mohammad Rousta
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.87 no.1
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    • pp.69-84
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    • 2023
  • The use of steel pipe dampers (SPD) as fuses or interchangeable elements in the steel moment-resisting frames (MRF) is one of the newest methods for improving seismic performance. In the present study, the performance of steel pipe dampers in MRF has been investigated. Evaluation of MRF with and without SPD models were performed using the finite element method by ABAQUS. For validation, an MRF and MRF with steel pipe dampers were modeled that had been experimentally tested and reported in previous experimental research and a good agreement was observed. The behavior of these dampers in frames of 3, 6, and 9 stories was studied by modeling the damper directly. Nonlinear time history dynamic analysis was used. It was observed that by increasing the number of stories in the buildings, steel pipe dampers should be used to perform properly against earthquakes. The installation of steel pipe dampers in steel moment-resisting frames shows that the drift ratio between the floors is reduced and the seismic performance of these frames is improved.

Improved seismic performance of steel moment frames using rotational friction dampers

  • Ali Banazadeh;Ahmad Maleki;Mohammad Ali Lotfollahi Yaghin
    • Earthquakes and Structures
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.223-234
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    • 2023
  • The use of displacement-dependent rotational friction dampers (RFD) as fuses or interchangeable elements in the moment-resisting frames (MRF) is one of the newest methods for improving seismic performance. In the present study, the performance of rotational friction dampers in MRF has been investigated. Evaluation of MRF with and without RFD models was performed using the finite element method by ABAQUS. For validation, an MRF and MRF with rotational friction dampers were modeled that had been experimentally tested and reported in previous experimental research and a good agreement was observed. The behavior of these dampers in frames of 3-, 6-, and 9-story was studied by modeling the damper directly. Nonlinear time history dynamic analysis was used. It was observed that by increasing the number of stories in the buildings, rotational friction dampers should be used to perform properly against earthquakes. The installation of rotational friction dampers in steel moment-resisting frames shows that the drift ratio between the floors is reduced and the seismic performance of these frames is improved.