• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.325-337
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• 2022

In this research, an earthquake-resistant structural system consisting of a pin-connected steel frame and a bracing with metallic fuses is proposed. Contrary to the conventional braced frames, the main structural elements are deemed to remain elastic under earthquakes and the seismic energy is efficiently dissipated by the damper-braces with an amplification mechanism. The superiority of the proposed damping system lies in easy manufacture, high yield capacity and energy dissipation, and an effortless replacement of damaged fuses after earthquake events. Furthermore, the stiffness and the yield capacity are almost decoupled in the proposed damper-brace which makes it highly versatile for performance-based seismic design compared to most other dampers. A special attention is paid to derive the theoretical formulation for nonlinear behavior of the proposed damper-brace, which is verified using analytical results. Next, a direct displacement-based design procedure is provided for the proposed system and an example structure is designed and analyzed thoroughly to check its seismic performance. The results show that the proposed system designed with the provided procedure satisfies the given performance objective and can be used for developing highly efficient low-damage structures.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.10-17
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• 2020

최근 국내에 발생한 지진으로 인해 많은 학교 건물들에 크고 작은 피해가 발생하였다. 학교 건축물은 재난 발생시 대피소로 사용되는 중요 건물로서 비내진 건축물일 경우 여러 방법으로 내진 보강이 진행 중이다. 내진보강 공법 중 내부 철골가새골조형 공법은 비교적 시공이 용이하고 성능이 우수하여 많이 사용되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 기존 철근콘크리트 학교 건물에 철골 가새 골조를 적용하여 수평반복가력해석을 수행하여 최대전단력 및 변위를 비교검토 하였다. 그 결과로 해석 모델의 적정성을 확인하였고, 기존 학교 건축물의 1경간에 대한 가새- 높이비에 따른 효과를 비교 검토하였다. 가새- 높이비 0.3의 모델에서 최대 전단내력과 변위관계에서의 적정성을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한, 실제 비 내진 철근콘크리트 학교 건축물에 철골가새를 적용시켜 가새- 높이비에 따른 비선형정적해석을 수행하여 내진 성능을 검토하였다. 그 결과, 가새- 높이비 0.3에서 부재의 붕괴가 없는 적절한 내진효과를 보이고 있다. 가새 높이의 증가는 최대전단력과 인명안전 수준의 성능점에서 최대 하중을 증가시키는 효과를 나타내고 있으나, 횡강성의 증가로 인한 가새 골조 주변 부재의 붕괴가 발생하므로, 적정한 가새 높이에 따른 내진 보강이 필요하다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 따라서, 기존 학교건축물의 가새 골조의 내진보강 설계에 있어서 가새 높이에 따른 보강해석을 고려한 후 가새 높이를 선정하고 적절한 보강 개수와 보강위치를 정하는 것이 필요한 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2005년도 봄학술 발표회 논문집(I)
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• pp.231-234
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• 2005

Steel braced frames retrofit method has been broadly used due to their effectiveness in both light weight and construction periods. However, steel braced frames retrofit method has difficulties in application on the inner frames of buildings to be retrofitted consequently, there have been demands for the braced frames retrofit method that can be broadly and easily applicable to both inner and outer frames of the buildings. The objective of this study is to develop and evaluate the seismic retrofit method applicable to the inner frame also by dividing the reinforcing frames into three unit. From the cyclic test of specimens, the test results dearly showed that steel brace using HPFRCCs and steel bars ensure the better cyclic compressive performance than the normal braced members.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.675-689
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• 2018

Buckling-restrained braces (BRBs) have received considerable attention in seismic design of various types of structures. Conventional BRBs are composed of steel core and surrounding steel tube filled with concrete. Eliminating the steel tube can be advantageous to BRB. In this study the idea of replacing the steel tube by CFRP layers in BRBs is proposed. The advantages of this type of BRB are mentioned, and its design criteria are introduced. The construction procedure of two BRB specimens is described. The specimens are uniaxially tested based on moderate, and severe earthquake levels and the performance of the specimens is investigated. The backbone curves resulted from the hysteresis curve are presented for the design proposes. The results of this study show that CFRP layers can effectively provide the expected performance of the encasing, and the proposed BRB can be considered a viable alternative to the conventional BRBs.

• 국제강구조저널
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.1125-1138
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• 2018

During earthquakes, braces behave in complex manners because of the asymmetric response nature of their responses in tension and compression. Hollow structural sections (HSS) have been popularly used for braces due to their sectional efficiency in compression. The purpose of this study is to accurately simulate the cyclic behavior of rectangular HSS braces using a computationally efficient numerical model. A conceptually efficient and simple physical theory model is used as a basis model. To improve the accuracy of the model, cyclic beam growth and buckling load, as well as the incidences of local buckling and brace fracture are estimated using empirical equations obtained from regression analyses using test data on rectangular HSS braces. The accuracy of the proposed model is verified by comparing actual and simulated cyclic curves of brace specimens with various slenderness and width-to-thickness ratios.

• 한국공간구조학회논문집
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.43-50
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• 2023

This study aims to assess the seismic performance of retrofitted reinforced concrete columns using a Replaceable Steel Brace (RSB) system, subjected to combined axial, lateral, and torsional loadings. Through experimental testing, one non-retrofitted concrete column specimen and two retrofitted specimens with variable sliding slot lengths were subjected to eccentric lateral loads to simulate realistic seismic loading. The retrofitted specimens with RSBs exhibited enhanced resistance against shear cracking, effective torsional resistance, and demonstrated the feasibility of easy replacement. The RSB system substantially improved seismic performance, achieving approximately 1.7 times higher load capacity and 3.5 times greater energy dissipation compared to non-retrofitted column, thus validating its efficacy under combined loading conditions.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.573-582
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• 2018

This study develops and numerically verifies an innovative seismically resilient bracing system. The proposed self-centering tension-only brace (SC-TOB) is composed of a tensioning system to provide a self-centering response, a frictional device for energy dissipation, and a high-strength steel cable as a bracing element. It is considered to be an improvement over the traditional self-centering braces in terms of lightness, high bearing capacity, load relief, and double-elongation capacity. In this paper, the mechanics of the system are first described. Governing equations deduced from the developed analytical model to predict the behavior of the system are then provided. The results from a finite element validation confirm that the SC-TOB performs as analytically predicted. Key parameters including the activation displacement and load, the self-centering parameter, and equivalent viscous damping are investigated, and their influences on the system behavior are discussed. Finally, a design procedure considering controlled softening behavior is developed and illustrated through a design example.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.217-228
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• 2017

Braces are one of the retrofitting systems of structure under earthquake loading. Buckling restrained braces (BRBs) are one of the very efficient braces for lateral loads. One of the key needs for a desirable and acceptable behavior of buckling-restraining brace members under intensive loading is that it prevents total buckling until the bracing member tolerates enough plastic deformation and ductility. This paper presents the results of a set of analysis by finite element method on buckling restrained braces in which the filler materials within the restraining member have been removed. These braces contain core as the conventional BRBs, but they have a different buckling restrained system. The purpose of this analysis is conducting a parametric study on various empty spaces between core and restraining member, the effect of friction between core and restraining member and applying initial deformation to brace system to investigate the global buckling behavior of these braces. The results of analysis indicate that the flexural stiffness of restraining member, regardless of the amount of empty space, can influence the global buckling behavior of brace significantly.

• 한국소음진동공학회논문집
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• 제17권9호
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• pp.862-873
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• 2007

Energy dissipation devices can be considered as an alternative for the seismic performance enhancement of existing structures based on the strengthened seismic design code. In this study, seismic response mitigation effects of friction dampers are investigated through the shaking table test of a full scale 3 story building structure. Frist, the bilinear force-displacement relationship of a structure-brace-friction damper system and the effect of brace-friction damper on the increase of frequency and damping ratio are identified. Second, frequency, displacement, and torque dependent characteristics of the friction damper are investigated by using harmonic load excitation tests. Finally, the shaking table tests are performed for a full scale 3 story steel frame. System identification results using random signal excitation indicated that brace-friction damper increased structural damping ratio and frequency, and El Centro earthquake test showed that brace-friction damper reduced the peak displacement and acceleration significantly. In particular, it was observed that the damping effect due to friction damper becomed obvious when the structure was excited by more intensive load causing frequent slippage of the friction dampers.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제11권5호
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• pp.181-188
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• 2007

본 연구에서는 원형강관 가새의 국부좌굴에 의한 내력감소를 배제하기 위하여, 가새의 국부좌굴 거동을 파악하고 좌굴제어 방법을 찾고자 한다. 좌굴을 제어하기 위한 방법으로, 하나는 좌굴 영역에 커버플레이트를 설치하여 좌굴을 구속함으로써 변형능력을 확보하고자 하는 것이며, 다른 하나는 가새 중앙부에 강봉과 스프링을 이용한 수축장치를 삽입하여 압축 시 좌굴의 위험을 배제하는 것이다. 본 연구의 목적은 국부좌굴을 구속하거나 배제하기 위한 좌굴제어시스템을 제안하고, 실험을 통하여 제안한 방법의 적용성을 조사, 검토하는 것이다. 또한 좌굴제어에 따른 성능향상을 정량적으로 평가하는 것이다.