• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.1561-1580
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• 2015

No significant improvement has been observed on the seismic performance of the ordinary steel reinforced concrete (SRC) columns compared with the reinforced concrete (RC) columns mainly because I, H or core cross-shaped steel cannot provide sufficient confinement for core concrete. Two improved SRC columns by constructing with new-type section steel were put forward on this background: a cross-shaped steel whose flanges are in contact with concrete cover by extending the geometry of webs, and a rotated cross-shaped steel whose webs coincide with diagonal line of the column's section. The advantages of new-type SRC columns have been proved theoretically and experimentally, while construction measures and seismic behavior remain unclear when the new-type columns are joined onto SRC beams. Seismic behavior of SRC joints with new-type section steel were experimentally investigated by testing 5 specimens subjected to low reversed cyclic loading, mainly including the failure patterns, hysteretic loops, skeleton curves, energy dissipation capacity, strength and stiffness degradation and ductility. Effects of steel shape, load angel and construction measures on seismic behavior of joints were also analyzed. The test results indicate that the new-type joints display shear failure pattern under seismic loading, and steel and concrete of core region could bear larger load and tend to be stable although the specimens are close to failure. The hysteretic curves of new-type joints are plumper whose equivalent viscous damping coefficients and ductility factors are over 0.38 and 3.2 respectively, and this illustrates the energy dissipation capacity and deformation ability of new-type SRC joints are better than that of ordinary ones with shear failure. Bearing capacity and ductility of new-type joints are superior when the diagonal cross-shaped steel is contained and beams are orthogonal to columns, and the two construction measures proposed have little effect on the seismic behavior of joints.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.389-403
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• 2004

이 연구에서는 교량의 모드자료를 이용한 구조해석모델의 개선에 관하여 연구하였다. 교량의 초기해석모델은 도면 및 현장조사결과를 바탕으로 작성되므로, 시간에 따라 손실된 강성의 영향 및 경계조건 등을 합리적으로 반영하기 어려우며, 따라서 구조물에 대한 정적 혹은 동적실험을 수행하고, 그 결과를 반영하여 해석모델을 개선하는 것이 바람직하다. 이 연구에서는 구조물의 고유주파수 및 모드형상 등의 모드특성을 바탕으로 추계론적 최적화 기법인 유전자 알고리즘을 이용하여 해석모델을 개선하고자 하였다. 임진강교 및 행주대교에 대한 동적실험 자료를 이용하여 교량의 모드특성을 추정하였으며, 추정된 모드특성을 바탕으로 유전자 알고리즘을 이용하여 수치해석모델을 개선하였다. 개선된 모델을 사용하여 해석한 결과, 초기해석모델에 의한 해석결과보다 실험으로 추정한 모드특성에 가까움을 확인하였고, 이로부터 개선모델의 합리성을 검증하였다.

• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.135-149
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• 2017

The prediction of the actual ultimate capacity of confined concrete columns requires partial confinement utilization under eccentric loading. This is attributed to the reduction in compression zone compared to columns under pure axial compression. Modern codes and standards are introducing the need to perform extreme event analysis under static loads. There has been a number of studies that focused on the analysis and testing of concentric columns. On the other hand, the augmentation of compressive strength due to partial confinement has not been treated before. The higher eccentricity causes smaller confined concrete region in compression yielding smaller increase in strength of concrete. Accordingly, the ultimate eccentric confined strength is gradually reduced from the fully confined value $f_{cc}$ (at zero eccentricity) to the unconfined value $f^{\prime}_c$ (at infinite eccentricity) as a function of the ratio of compression area to total area of each eccentricity. This approach is used to implement an adaptive Mander model for analyzing eccentrically loaded columns. Generalization of the 3D moment of area approach is implemented based on proportional loading, fiber model and the secant stiffness approach, in an incremental-iterative numerical procedure to achieve the equilibrium path of $P-{\varepsilon}$ and $M-{\varphi}$ response up to failure. This numerical analysis is adapted to assess the confining effect in rectangular columns confined with conventional lateral steel. This analysis is validated against experimental data found in the literature showing good correlation to the partial confinement model while rendering the full confinement treatment unsafe.

• 한국공간구조학회논문집
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.59-68
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• 2012

대공간 구조시스템의 하나인 스페이스 프레임 구조는 종횡의 부재가 3차원적으로 연결되어 입체적으로 외부 힘에 저항하는 구조로써 높은 강성을 갖는다. 또한 균등한 응력 분담이 가능하도록 설계되는 스페이스 프레임 고유의 역학적 특성에 기인하여 경량화가 가능하다. 스페이스 프레임의 구조안정 문제는 구조물의 여러 가지 조건에 따라 결정되며 매우 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 기하학적 형태에 따른 래티스 돔의 동적구조불안정 특성을 알아보기 위해 2-자유 절점 구조물을 통해 스페이스 프레임의 붕괴 메터니즘을 파악하고, 기하학적 형태에 따라 Star Dome, Parallel Lamella Dome, 3-Way Grid Dome을 모델로 선택하여 동일레벨의 주기성이 없는 STEP 하중에 의한 동적외력 하에서의 라이즈-스팬(${\mu}$)비 및 형상불완전에 따른 불안정 거동 특성을 알아본다.

• 한국공간구조학회논문집
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.109-118
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• 2012

주기성을 가진 하중하에서의 거동은 스텝하중하에서의 거동과는 다른 거동을 보일 것이라 예상된다. 본 연구에서는 기하학적 형태에 따른 래티스 돔 구조물을 정현파 하중에서의 동적구조불안정 특성을 알아본다. 대공간 구조시스템의 하나인 스페이스 프레임 구조는 종횡의 부재가 3차원적으로 연결되어 입체적으로 외부 힘에 저항하는 구조로써 높은 강성을 갖는다. 또한 균등한 응력 분담이 가능하도록 설계되는 스페이스 프레임 고유의 역학적 특성에 기인하여 경량화가 가능하다. 스페이스 프레임의 구조안정문제는 구조물의 여러 가지 조건에 따라 결정되고 매우 중요한 사항이다. 따라서 기하학적 형태에 따라 Star Dome, Parallel Lamella Dome, 3-Way Grid Dome을 모델로 선택하여 라이즈-스팬(${\mu}$)비 및 형상불완전에 따른 불안정 거동 특성을 알아본다. 전체적으로 래티스 돔 구조물은 비감쇠 보다 감쇠를 도입한 경우 동적 좌굴하중에 대한 효율이 높아짐을 알 수 있다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제2권6호
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• pp.423-437
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• 2005

In this study two single-bay, three-storey space frames, one with brick masonry infill in the second and third floors representing a soft-storey frame and the other without infill were designed and their 1:3 scale models were constructed according to non-seismic detailing and the similitude law. The models were excited with an intensity of earthquake motion as specified in the form of response spectrum in Indian seismic code IS 1893-2002 using a shake table. The seismic responses of the soft-storey frame such as fundamental frequency, mode shape, base shear and stiffness were compared with that of the bare frame. It was observed that the presence of open ground floor in the soft-storey infilled frame reduced the natural frequency by 30%. The shear demand in the soft-storey frame was found to be more than two and a half times greater than that in the bare frame. From the mode shape it was found that, the bare frame vibrated in the flexure mode whereas the soft-storey frame vibrated in the shear mode. The frames were tested to failure and the damaged soft-storey frame was retrofitted with concrete jacketing and, subjected to same earthquake motions as the original frames. Pushover analysis was carried out using the software package SAP 2000 to validate the test results. The performance point was obtained for all the frames under study, therefore the frames were found to be adequate for gravity loads and moderate earthquakes. It was concluded that the global nonlinear seismic response of reinforced concrete frames with masonry infill can be adequately simulated using static nonlinear pushover analysis.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.431-448
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• 2012

In this paper, the first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT) (Mindlin) for continuum incorporating surface energy is exploited to study the static behavior of ultra-thin functionally graded (FG) plates. The size-dependent mechanical response is very important while the plate thickness reduces to micro/nano scales. Bulk stresses on the surfaces are required to satisfy the surface balance conditions involving surface stresses. Unlike the classical continuum plate models, the bulk transverse normal stress is preserved here. By incorporating the surface energies into the principle of minimum potential energy, a series of continuum governing differential equations which include intrinsic length scales are derived. The modifications over the classical continuum stiffness are also obtained. To illustrate the application of the theory, simply supported micro/nano scaled rectangular films subjected to a transverse mechanical load are investigated. Numerical examples are presented to present the effects of surface energies on the behavior of functionally graded (FG) film, whose effective elastic moduli of its bulk material are represented by the simple power law. The proposed model is then used for a comparison between the continuum analysis of FG ultra-thin plates with and without incorporating surface effects. Also, the transverse shear strain effect is studied by a comparison between the FG plate behavior based on Kirchhoff and Mindlin assumptions. In our analysis the residual surface tension under unstrained conditions and the surface Lame constants are expected to be the same for the upper and lower surfaces of the FG plate. The proposed model is verified by previous work.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제52권5호
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• pp.1019-1032
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• 2014

Rails are key elements in railway superstructure since these elements receive directly the train load transmitted by the wheels. Simultaneously, rails must provide effective stress transference to the rest of the track elements. This track element often deteriorates as a consequence of the vehicle passing or manufacturing imperfections that cause in rail several defects. Among these rail defects, transverse cracks highlights and are considered a severe pathology because they can suddenly trigger the rail failure. This study is focused on UIC-60 rails with transverse cracks. A 3-D FEM model is developed in ANSYS for the flawless rail in which conditions simulating the crack presence are implemented. To account for the inertia loss of the rail as a consequence of the cracking, a reduction of the bending stiffness of the rail is considered. The numerical models have been calibrated using the first four bending vibration modes in terms of frequencies. These vibration frequencies have been obtained using the Experimental Modal Analysis technique, studying the changes in the modal parameters of the rails induced by the crack and comparing the results obtained by the model with experimental results. Finally, the calibrated and validated models for the single rail have been implemented in a complete railway ballasted track FEM model in order to study the static influence of the cracks on the rail deflection caused by a load passing.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.1663-1669
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• 2007

Acute transverse myelitis(ATM) is defined as an acute intramedullary dysfunction of the spinal cord, ascendng or static involving both halves of the cord and appearing without any history of previous neurological diseases due to traumatic accident, tumor of all kind, encephalitis and of course excluding all possible viral, bacterial and fungal infection. It is mainly characterized by acute motor disorder of both limbs in respect to which spinal segments are affected as well as sensory disorder and dysuria & dyschezia. The exact cause is unknown, however it is recently suggested that immunological factors are highly involved. It has been reported by several reliable sources that it is often accompanied by immunological diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE). As treatments non steroid anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDS) are primarily recommended as to steroids, limited doses are injected only with the proper prescription from the physician. Operative methods are not options as traumatic accidents and tumors are excluded as factors. To enhance muscle strength and prevent articular contracture physical therapy and passive exercise is imperative. The following patient whose chief complaints were mainly about hypoesthesia of Rt. lower limb and stiffness of phalanges of both fingers as well as to weakness of lower extermity. Therefore it has been diagnosed as arthalgia syndrome. In oriental medicine factors such as wind evil heat-evil, dampness-heat evil, cold evil cause the arthalgia syndrome. In this case the patient was diagnosed as dampness-heat evil and herbal medicine Chunglijagam-Tang and Dong-Qi acupuncture was applied to treat bladder disorder.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.175-182
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• 2006

강 콘크리트 합성구조에서 강재와 콘크리트 사이의 경계면에 효과적인 응력전달과 합성거동을 유도하기 위하여 스터드, 채널, 유공강판 등이 사용된다. 가장 광범위하게 사용하는 전단연결재는 스터드 형식이고, 최근에 들어서는 강판에 구멍을 뚫은 유공강판전단연결재인 Perfobond가 주목을 받고 있다. 본 연구는 강 콘크리트 합성교량에 적용하기 위한 Perfobond형 전단연결재의 연성능력과 전단성능을 향상시킬 목적으로 횡방향 전단구속철근을 배치하고, Push-out 실험을 수행하여 전단내력을 비교하였다. 실험결과, 유공강판 전단연결재에 전단구속철근, 횡방향 관통철근, 단부 지압판 등을 설치함에 따른 수평 저항성능이나 다웰효과 등에 의해 전단내력이 상승하였으며, 또한 최대내력 이후 변형능력이 유지되면서 연성거동 특성을 보였다.