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Design procedure for seismic retrofit of RC beam-column joint using single diagonal haunch

  • Zabihi, Alireza;Tsang, Hing-Ho;Gad, Emad F.;Wilson, John L.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.71 no.4
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    • pp.341-350
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    • 2019
  • Exterior beam-column joint is typically the weakest link in a limited-ductile reinforced concrete (RC) frame structure. The use of diagonal haunch element has been considered as a desirable seismic retrofit option for reducing the seismic demand at the joint. Previous research globally has focused on implementing double haunches, while the use of single haunch element as a less-invasive and more architecturally favorable retrofit option has not been investigated. In this paper, the key formulations and a design procedure for the single haunch system for retrofitting RC exterior beam-column joint are developed. An application of the proposed design procedure is then illustrated through a case study.

Damage detection technique in existing structures using vibration-based model updating

  • Devesh K. Jaiswal;Goutam Mondal;Suresh R. Dash;Mayank Mishra
    • Structural Monitoring and Maintenance
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.63-86
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    • 2023
  • Structural health monitoring and damage detection are essential for assessing, maintaining, and rehabilitating structures. Most of the existing damage detection approaches compare the current state structural response with the undamaged vibrational structural response, which is unsuitable for old and existing structures where undamaged vibrational responses are absent. One of the approaches for existing structures, numerical model updating/inverse modelling, available in the literature, is limited to numerical studies with high-end software. In this study, an attempt is made to study the effectiveness of the model updating technique, simplify modelling complexity, and economize its usability. The optimization-based detection problem is addressed by using programmable open-sourced code, OpenSees® and a derivative-free optimization code, NOMAD®. Modal analysis is used for damage identification of beam-like structures with several damage scenarios. The performance of the proposed methodology is validated both numerically and experimentally. The proposed method performs satisfactorily in identifying both locations and intensity of damage in structures.

Development of automatic alert populating system of earth structures based on sensor monitoring (센서 모니터링을 활용한 토류구조물 상황전파 자동화 시스템 개발)

  • Kim, Yong-Su;Ahan, Sang-Ro;Jung, Jae-Hyun;Han, Sang-Jea;Jung, Seung-Yong
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2009.03a
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    • pp.667-672
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    • 2009
  • Gathering information and systemization of infrastructure disaster management is to reduce uncertainties in making decisions and maximize the number of alternations. The key objects of a sensor-based progress report and propagation automation systems are to provide objective data, realize and support decision making and deliver them to a certain area, department, manager and other people rapidly. The major findings and results of this study are as follows. 1) Application of international standard-based alerting protocol(CAP; Common Alerting Protocol). 2) Development of database of existing progress report and propagation manual in order to achieve networking of safety management on major social infrastructure of the nation. 3) Development middleware application programs to progress report and propagation data using SMS, FAX, EMS, VMS, MMS.

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Infrastructure Asset Management System Methodologies for Infrastructure Asset Management System in U.S.

  • Lee Sang-Youb;Chung Seung-Hyun
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute Of Construction Engineering and Management
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    • autumn
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    • pp.67-72
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    • 2003
  • Infrastructure asset management is a methodology for programming infrastructure capital investments and adjusting infrastructure service provision to fulfil established performance, considering the life-cycle perspective of infrastructure. In this study, the methodologies for infrastructure asset management system implemented in sewer management system, bridge management system, pavement and highway management system, and embankment dam management system are described with focus on the system in U.S. As the major methodology to support the decision-making for asset mangers to better allocate the limited funds to the area needing it the most. various demand forecasting methodologies used in wastewater, water, transportation, electricity, and construction are also introduced for their applicability towards infrastructure asset management.

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The AHP Method to Quantitate Investigation Items of Cut Slope (계층분석과정을 통한 절토사면 조사항목의 정량화)

  • Lee, Jong-Young;Shin, Chang-Gun;Kim, Yong-Soo;An, Sang-Lo
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2006.03a
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    • pp.732-737
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    • 2006
  • The facility diagnosis technique of past subjective judged the technical expert and interpreted stably mainly. The facility the periodical civil official becomes indispensability consequently with the law and the system and objectivity inspection which relates with a this and development of diagnosis technique were necessary. Currently the evaluation elements which relate with an inspection and diagnosis technique depended to the subjectivity of each facility quality, data statistics, diagnosis know-how, various circumstance and the technical expert and the evaluation item came to decide. But the evaluation score distribution of marks of each item depended plentifully in data analysis result and experience. The past method is weak in logically because the objection theoretical background and basis are insufficiency. Consequently in order to apply a data analysis result and an experience logically, it used AHP(Analytic Hierarchy Process) method from this research. It is visible with the fact that the application result reconfirmation and complement process will be necessary the technique which is suitable in the multi facility management. Also it is expected with the fact that the application characteristic from the next relation technique will be excellent.

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The Analysis of Damage Characteristic and Cause on Infrastructures by Typhoon (시설물별 태풍에 따른 피해특성 및 원인분석)

  • Shin, Chang-Gun;Lee, Jong-Young;Kim, Seok-Jo;Ji, Young-Hwan
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2005.03a
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    • pp.1602-1610
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    • 2005
  • In this study was investigated and analyzed of damage characteristics for infrastructures by typhoon that have been many occur. The objective Structures were the road and hydraulic structure. The road structure was included the cut-slopes, retaining walls and bridges. The hydraulic structure is divided with the dike, small-scale dam, reservoir and floodgate. The analysis result of the bridge damage cause is river bottom height increase and passage ability decrease. The principal damage reasons of the cut-slope structure are weakening the ground due to the localized torrential downpour and drainage defective. Also, the principal damage reasons of the small-scale dam, reservoir, dike and the floodgate are continuous collapse of dike beside the floodgate.And we divided a typhoon damage occurrence cause with artificial and natural. As the result of analysis, the many damage occurrence cause will be removed by system improvement and technical development.

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Infrastructure-based Localization System using Underwater Wireless Sensor Network (구조화된 공간에서의 수중 무선 센서 네트워크를 이용한 위치 추정 시스템)

  • Park, Dae-Gil;Kwak, Kyung-Min;Chung, Wan-Kyun;Kim, Jin-Hyun
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.18 no.8
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    • pp.699-705
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    • 2012
  • In this paper, an infrastructure-based localization method using underwater wireless sensor network (UWSN) is addressed. A localization using the UWSN is necessary to widen the usage of underwater applications, however it is very difficult to establish the UWSN due to the restrictions of water. In this paper, to extend the usage of UWSN at the infrastructure, we propose a sophisticated UWSN localization method using the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) of the electromagnetic waves. During the electromagnetic waves propagating in underwater, there arises a lot of attenuation according to the distance, while the attenuation shows uniformity according to the distance. Using this characteristics, the localization system in underwater infrastructure is proposed and the experimental results show the effectiveness.

Activation of Ontact Research Using Science & Technology Knowledge Infrastructure ScienceON

  • Han, Sangjun;Shin, Jaemin;Lee, Seokhyoung;Park, Junghun
    • Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice
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    • v.10 no.spc
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    • pp.1-11
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    • 2022
  • As data-based research activities and outcomes increase and ontact or non-face-to-face activities become common, the demand for easy utilization of resources, tools, functions, and easily accessible information required for research in the R&D sector has increased accordingly. With the rapid increase in the demand for collaborative research based on online platforms, research support institutions strive to provide venues for research activities that merge various information and functions. ScienceON, an integrated science & technology (S&T) knowledge infrastructure service developed and operated by the Korea Institute of S&T Information (KISTI), supports open collaboration by connecting and merging all the information, functions, and infrastructure required for research activities. This paper describes the online research activity support tool provided by ScienceON and the remarkable results achieved through this activity. Specifically, the excellent creation of the following flow of meta-material research activities in the ontact space is elucidated. First, the papers required for a meta-material analysis are retrieved, virtual simulation is conducted with the experimental data extracted from the papers, and research data are accumulated. ScienceON's tools for supporting ontact research activity will play a role as an important service in the era of digital transformation and open science.

The Effects of Social Capital, Target Costing and IT Infrastructure on Knowledge Management Processes (지식경영 과정들에 대한 사회적 자본, 원가기획시스템과 정보기술 하부구조의 영향)

  • Choi, Jong-Min
    • Journal of the Korean Operations Research and Management Science Society
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    • v.35 no.2
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    • pp.89-114
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    • 2010
  • This study empirically investigated the effects of the target costing system as well as information technology(IT) infrastructure on the knowledge management processes(i.e., socialization, externalization, combination and internalization) and the performance of a firm. This study also examined an impact of the social capital(i.e., inter-departmental communication, trust, cooperation and integration) on the adoption and development of the target costing and the IT infrastructure. The results of this study showed that inter-departmental communication, trust and integration have a significant positive impact on the adoption of the target costing. It was also found that the effects of inter-departmental communication and integration on the development of storage and transfer infrastructure are significant and positive. However, in the adoption of search infrastructure, only the impact of inter-departmental integration was significant. The results of regression analyses presented that the target costing has significant influence on the four processes of knowledge management. It was also observed that the effects of storage and transfer infrastructure on combination are significant and positive. In search infrastructure, the impact on combination and internalization was significant. According to the results of this study, it was found that when the adoption level of the target costing is high, search infrastructure mainly affects the three processes(i.e., socialization, combination and internalization). However, under a low adoption level of the target costing, the impact of storage and transfer infrastructure on the whole processes was significant and positive. Thus, it is assumed that storage and transfer infrastructure complements a low level of the target costing adoption through the active transfer and sharing of explicit and tacit knowledge.

An Analysis of Statistical Indicators on the Infrastructure of Science and Technology Culture in Korea (과학기술문화 하부구조에 관한 통계지표 분석)

  • Song, Sung-Soo
    • Journal of Science and Technology Studies
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    • v.6 no.2 s.12
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    • pp.185-205
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    • 2006
  • This article analyzes statistical indicators on the infrastructure of S&T culture in Korea. In the case of visible infrastructure, science museums, S&T programs in TV, and S&T books are not sufficiently secured except for internet. The utilization of visible infrastructure tends to be increased but in rudimentary stage. In relation to invisible infrastructure, public interest and understanding of &T is underdeveloped, social status of S&T personnel is low compared to social importance, and participation in S&T policy of S&T personnel and citizens organization is limited. For the development of statistical indicators in S&T culture, personal, institutional, and social contexts should be much considered, surveys on the particular social groups are systematically pursued, and a white paper on the S&T culture in Korea needs to be published.

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