• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.603-622
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• 2018

Precast concrete structures are erected from individual prefabricated components, which are assembled on-site using different types of connections. In the present design of these structures, beam-to-column connections are assumed pin jointed. Bolted billet beam to-column connections have been used in the precast concrete industry for many years. They have many advantages over other jointing methods in component production, quality control, transportation and assembly. However, there is currently limited information concerning their detailed structural behaviour under vertical loadings. The experimental work has involved the determination of moment-relative rotation relationships for semi-rigid precast concrete connections in full-scale connection tests. The study reported in this paper was undertaken to clarify the behaviour of such connections under symmetrical vertical loadings. A series of full-scale tests was performed on sample column for which the column geometry and bolt arrangements conformed to successful commercial practice. Proprietary hollow core floor slabs were tied to the beams by 2T25 tensile reinforcing bars, which also provide the in-plane continuity across the connections. The contribution of the floor strength and stiffness to the flexural capacity of the joint is currently neglected in the design process for precast concrete frames. The flexural strength of the connections in the double-sided tests was at least 0.93 times the predicted moment of resistance of the composite beam and slab. The secant stiffness of the connections ranged from 0.94 to 1.94 times the flexural stiffness of the attached beam. In general, the double-sided connections were found to be more suited to a semi-rigid design approach than the single sided ones. The behaviour of double sided bolted billet connection test results are presented in this paper. The behaviour of single sided bolted billet connection test results is the subject of another paper.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.27-36
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• 2000

The Oktalok nodal connection system is an aesthetic and efficient system. It has been widely used throughout Australia. The paper will briefly introduce the concept and application of the Oktalok nodal system. The existing design method is based on the assumption that the joints are pin-ended, i.e., the rotational stiffness of the joints is zero. However the ultimate capacity of the frame may increase significantly depending on the rotational stiffness of the joints. Stiffness tests and finite element simulations were carried out to determine the rotational stiffness of the Oktalok joints. Column buckling tests and non-linear finite element analyses were performed to determine the member capacity of columns with semi-rigid end conditions. A simple formulae for the effective length factor of column buckling is derived based on the above experimental and theoretical investigations.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.539-569
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• 2012

The behaviour of beam-to-column connections plays an important role in the analysis and design of steel structures. A computer-based method is presented for nonlinear steel frames with semi-rigid connections accounting for shear deformations. The analytical procedure employs transcendental stability functions to model the effect of axial force on the stiffness of members. The member stiffness matrix, and the fixed end forces for various loads were found. The nonlinear analysis method is applied for three planar steel structures. The method is readily implemented on a computer using matrix structural analysis techniques and is applicable for the efficient nonlinear analysis of frameworks.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.617-628
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• 2019

As an extremely destructive accident, progressive collapse is defined as the spread of an initial local failure from element to element, resulting eventually in the collapse of an entire structure or disproportionately large of it. To prevent the occurrence of it and evaluate the ability of structure resisting progressive collapse, the nonlinear static procedure is usually adopted in the whole structure design process, which considered dynamic effect by utilizing Dynamic Increase Factor (DIF). In current researches, the determining of DIF is performed in full-rigid frame, however, the performance of beam-column connection in the majority of existing frame structures is not full-rigid. In this study, based on the component method proposed by EC3 guideline, the expression of extended endplate connection performance is further derived, and the connection performance is taken into consideration when evaluated the performance of structure resisting progressive collapse by applying the revised plastic P-M hinge. The DIF for structures with extended endplate beam-column connection have been determined and compared with the DIF permitted in current GSA guideline, the necessity of considering connection stiffness in determining the DIF have been proved.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.21-32
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• 2018

Prefabricated structures are constructed by bolted connections of separated members. The design and analysis of these structures are generally performed by defining fully hinges for the connection of separated members at the joint of junction. In practice, these connections are not fully hinged. Therefore, the assumption of semi-rigid connections (restrained or partially fixity) instead of fully hinge connections is a more realistic approach for bolted connections used in the prefabricated elements. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of semi-rigid connections on seismic performance of prefabricated structures. Nonlinear static analysis (pushover analysis) of a selected RC prefabricated structure is performed with SAP2000 structural analysis program by considering various partially fixity percentages for bolted connections. The target values of roof displacements obtained from the analyses according to ATC-40, FEMA-356, FEMA-440, and TEC-2007 codes are compared each other. The numerical results are given in tables and figures comparatively and discussed. The results show that the effects of semi-rigid connections should be considered in design and analysis of the prefabricated structures.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.707-716
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• 2006

본 논문에서는 고등해석과 유전자 알고리즘을 이용한 반강접 강뼈대 구조물의 직접설계시스템의 최적화를 수행하였다. 고등해석은 접합부의 비선형, 기하학적 비선형 및 재료적 비선형을 고려한다. 기하학적 비선형은 안정함수를 사용하여 고려하였으며, 재료적 비선형은 CRC 접선 탄성계수와 포물선 함수를 사용함으로서 고려하였다. 접합부의 비선형은 Kishi와 Chen이 제안한 3가지 매개변수를 가지는 파워모델을 사용하여 고려하였다. 최적화 기법으로는 유전자 알고리즘을 사용하였다. 목적함수는 구조물의 중량을 사용하였으며, 제약조건식은 구조시스템의 하중-저항능력, 처짐, 층간 수평변위 및 연성요구 조건을 고려하였다. 제안된 방법에 의한 설계결과를 기존의 방법들과 비교하였다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제66권2호
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• pp.173-183
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• 2018

This paper proposes a developed optimization model for steel frames with semi-rigid beam-to-column connections and fixed bases using teaching-learning-based optimization (TLBO) and genetic algorithm (GA) techniques. This method uses rotational deformations of frame members ends as an optimization variable to simultaneously obtain the optimum cross-sections and the most suitable beam-to-column connection type. The total cost of members plus connections cost of the frame are minimized. Frye and Morris (1975) polynomial model is used for modeling nonlinearity of semi-rigid connections, and the $P-{\Delta}$ effect and geometric nonlinearity are considered through a stepped analysis process. The stress and displacement constraints of AISC-LRFD (2016) specifications, along with size fitting constraints, are considered in the design procedure. The developed model is applied to three benchmark steel frames, and the results are compared with previous literature results. The comparisons show that developed model using both LTBO and GA achieves better results than previous approaches in the literature.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.833-840
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• 2008

부분 프리캐스트 콘크리트 부재를 계단실에 적용할 때 현장타설이나 PC공법에 비해 시간 및 비용을 절감할 수 있다. 부분 프리캐스트 계단 부재는 각 부재의 접합방식에 따라 피난용도로 사용되는 계단실의 성능이 매우 달라질 수 있으므로 계단 접합부의 종류에 따른 성능평가를 실험적 연구를 통해 알아보고자 하였다. 현장타설되는 일체형 접합부는 계단참 끝단에 응력이 집중되어 많은 보강이 필요하고, PC공법에서 사용되는 핀접합부는 경사계단의 중앙부에 최대응력이 발생되며, 접합부의 휨성능을 무시하기 때문에 철근 배근량이 증가할 뿐만 아니라 사용성이 현저히 떨어지게 된다. 이러한 단점을 보완한 볼트형 반강접 접합부는 일체형에 가까운 내력을 보유하였으며, 연성비는 일체형에 비해 약 0.7배, 핀접합형에 비해 약 2.8배의 성능을 가져 지진하중 등의 횡하중에 대한 성능도 뛰어남을 알 수 있었다. Eurocode 접합부 분류기준에서는 semi rigid-full strength에 속하는 반강접합으로 볼 수 있고, 강성감소율 40%를 적용한 모델을 이용하여 거동을 예측할 수 있다.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.597-608
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• 2009

본 연구에서는 접합부 특성이 고려된 공간프레임의 대변형 탄소성해석법에 관한 내용을 기술한다. 이 해석법은 유한변형을 고려한 대변형 탄성해석법에 기초한 것으로 부재의 재료적 탄소성, 접합부 반강접 특성을 추가적으로 고려하였다. 절점의 유한변형은 오일러의 개념으로 부터 유도되었으며, 부재좌표계에서 계산된 부재변형은 보-기둥식에 대입하여 부재력을 계산하였다. 부재변형은 부재축변형과 휨에 의한 축변형효과를 함께 고려하여 계산하였으며, 부재축력의 휨강성, 비틀림강성에 대한 효과를 고려하여 항복함수를 계산하였다. 재료는 완전 탄소성으로 가정하였고, 항복은 부재 양단부에서 집중하여 발생하는 소성힌지의 개념을 사용하였다. 부재 접합부 반강접 특성은 지수모델이나 선형모델을 적용하였고, 접합부 특성이 고려된 탄소성 후좌굴해석을 수행하기 위해 호장법을 사용하였다. 본 연구내용의 정확성 및 효율성을 검증하기 위해 공간프레임에 대한 해석을 수행하였다.

• 한국전산구조공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전산구조공학회 2000년도 봄 학술발표회논문집
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• pp.35-42
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• 2000

Among the various models proposed for the description of semi-rigid connection behavior, Kinney's fixity facto. (=f) definition is adopted. If one follows this definition, f=1.0 signifies a completely fixed connection and f=0.0, the frictionless hinge. Kim's new slope-deflection equations based on the Kinney's fixity factors are the principal idea of this paper. Proposed finite element program also includes the effect of axial shortening of column, which is neglected in the stress analysis of frame leg conventional slope-deflection method. For the economic design, especially for the saving of beam weight in the high-rise office buildings or apartment houses, the proposed method can be applied.