• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.323-347
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• 2014

This paper proposes a Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm, which is improved by making use of the Harmony Search (HS) approach and called HS-PSO algorithm. A computer code is developed for optimal sizing design of non-linear steel frames with various semi-rigid and rigid beam-to-column connections based on the HS-PSO algorithm. The developed code selects suitable sections for beams and columns, from a standard set of steel sections such as American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) wide-flange W-shapes, such that the minimum total cost, which comprises total member plus connection costs, is obtained. Stress and displacement constraints of AISC-LRFD code together with the size constraints are imposed on the frame in the optimal design procedure. The nonlinear moment-rotation behavior of connections is modeled using the Frye-Morris polynomial model. Moreover, the P-${\Delta}$ effects of beam-column members are taken into account in the non-linear structural analysis. Three benchmark design examples with several types of connections are presented and the results are compared with those of standard PSO and of other researches as well. The comparison shows that the proposed HS-PSO algorithm performs better both than the PSO and the Big Bang-Big Crunch (BB-BC) methods.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.23-43
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• 2010

In this paper, a nonlinear model is developed using the component method in order to represent the response of steel connections under various loading conditions and temperature variations. The model is capable of depicting the behaviour of a number of typical connection types including endplate forms (extended and flush) and angle configurations (double web, top and seat, and combined top-seat-web) in both steel and composite framed structures. The implementation is undertaken within the finite element program ADAPTIC, which accounts for material and geometric nonlinearities. Verification of the proposed connection model is carried out by comparing analytical simulations with available results of isolated joint tests for the ambient case, and isolated joint as well as sub-frame tests for elevated temperature conditions. The findings illustrate the reliability and efficiency of the proposed model in capturing the stiffness and strength properties of connections, hence highlighting the adequacy of the component approach in simulating the overall joint behaviour at elevated temperature.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.1557-1568
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• 2015

The nonlinear static analysis of structure, which is under the effect of lateral loads and provides the capacity curve of the structure, is defined as a push-over analysis. Ordinarily, by using base shear and the lateral displacement of target point, the capacity curve is obtained. The speed and ease of results interpretation in this method is more than that of the NRHA responses. In this study, the nonlinear static analysis is applied on the semi-rigid steel gabled frames. It should be noted that the members of this structure are analyzed as a prismatic beam-column element in two states of semi-rigid connections and supports. The gabled frame is modeled in the OpenSees software and analyzed based on the displacement control at the target point. The lateral displacement results, calculated in the top level of columns, are reported. Furthermore, responses of the structure are obtained for various support conditions and the rigidity of nodal connections. Ultimately, the effect of semi-rigid connections and supports on the capacity and the performance point of the structure are presented in separated graphs.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제8권3호통권28호
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• pp.127-137
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• 1996

Connections as basic elements and an integrated part of a steel frame has an effect on the frame's performance. Conventional analysis and design techniques are based on either idealized fixed or pinned conditions. In fact, the use of rigid or pinned connection model in steel frame analysis serves the purpose of simplifying the analysis and design processes, but all connections used in current pratice possess stiffness and transfer moment which fall between the extreme cases of fully rigid and ideally pinned. To predict the behavior of the semi-rigid steel frames, it is necessary to predict the moment-rotation behavior of the beam-to-column connections. In this research, prediction equation for moment-rotation behavior of the beam-to-column connection is suggested and the effect of design parameters has investigated. Prediction model, in a nondimensional form shows the moment-rotation characteristic for connections. It is composed of the curve fitting power function using standardization constant K and 4 parameter $KM_o$, ${\theta}_0$, b, n based on the pretest result about moment-rotation behavior of connection.

• 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.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.601-612
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 중간 지진 영역대에서 사용 가능한 TSC 합성보-PSRC 합성기둥 접합부의 내진 상세를 개발하였다. 시공성 향상을 위하여 TSC보의 상하부 플랜지는 조인트를 관통시키지 않고, 웨브만 조인트를 관통하였다. 이에 따라 접합부 공칭강도 평가시 상하부 플랜지의 인장력은 고려하지 않았다. 두 개의 내부 접합부와 한 개의 외부 접합부에 대하여 반복가력 실험을 통하여 내진성능을 검증하였다. 내부 접합부의 실험 변수는 보 춤으로 슬래브 두께를 포함하여 600mm, 700mm이다. 실험결과, 실험체는 KBC 2009로 예측한 접합부의 하중재하능력은 실험결과와 잘 일치하였으며, 변형능력과 에너지 소산에 있어서 중간모멘트 골조 요구조건을 만족하는 우수한 성능을 보여주었다. 3%~4% 층간변위비 이후 보 웨브 강판의 좌굴 및 파단으로 인하여 실험체의 하중 재하능력이 감소하였다. ASCE 합성접합부 설계기준을 수정하여 TSC보-PSRC기둥 접합부의 전단강도를 평가하였다.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.433-441
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• 2002

본 연구에서는 원형기둥과 상자형보로 이루어진 접합부의 응력분포에 관하여 검토하였다. 접합각도를 변수로 하는 총 12개의 비충전 및 충전 원형기둥-상자형보 접합부에 대한 실험을 수행하였다. 접합부의 수직 및 전단응력 분포특성을 파악하기 위해 우선 기존 설계식에서 주로 사용하고 있는 환산깊이 dc'및 추가적의 환산깊이를 도입하여 검토하였고 이를 적용하여 계산한 응력값을 실험값과 비교.검토하였다. 그 결과 비충전 및 충전접합부의 수직 및 전단응력 실험값은 설계식에 의한 값과 많은 차이점을 나타냄을 알 수 있었고, 환산깊이 dc'은 접합각도가 커질수록 급격히 감소하여 설게식에 적용하기에는 한계가 있음을 확인하였다. 또한 충전 접합부가 비충전 접합부에 비해 작은 응력값을 나타냈으며 충전접합부의 실험값을 비충전 접합부의 응력산정 방법을 준용하는 현행 설계식의 값과 비교. 분석하였다.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제12권4호통권47호
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• pp.351-362
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• 2000

이 논문은 반복하중을 받는 관통형 고력볼트를 사용한 엔드플레이트형식 콘크리트 충전 각형강관 기둥-H형강 보 접합부의 거동에 관한 연구이다. 주요변수는 엔드플레이트의 두께(16mm, 22mm, 25mm)와 기둥의 두께(9mm, 12mm)이다. 각 변수에 대해 실험결과와 비교 분석한다. 보-기둥 접합부의 에너지 흡수능력을 구하고, 접합부 패널의 전단내력을 분석한다. 접합부 패널의 전단 내력은 von Mises 항복조건에 의한 강재의 내력과 콘크리트 충전효과를 고려한 Strut 모델을 사용한 콘크리트의 내력을 단순누가해서 구한다.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.173-182
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• 2013

최근 진행되고 있는 건축 프로젝트는 기존의 정형적인 구조계획에서 벗어나 점차 복합적이고 다양한 형태를 지향하고 있다. 이와 같은 새로운 건축 트렌드 속에서, 비정형 건축물의 구조 시스템을 효율적으로 현실화하여 골조의 직교성을 해체시키는 기술에 대한 연구의 필요성이 대두되고 있다. 비정형 건축물의 중요한 구조적 특징 중 하나로 경사기둥의 빈번한 적용을 들 수 있다. 경사기둥은 접합된 보에 추가적으로 모멘트와 축력을 전달하므로, 이러한 현상이 골조 및 보-기둥 접합부의 거동에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지를 실험 혹은 해석을 통해 검증할 필요가 있다. 그러나 수직기둥-보 접합부에 비하면 경사기둥-보 접합부에 대한 연구는 현재까지 충분한 연구가 이루어지지 않고 있는 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 비선형해석 및 유한요소해석을 사용하여 경사기둥을 포함한 보-기둥 접합부의 성능을 평가하였다. 경사기둥을 포함한 철골모멘트 골조의 비선형정적해석을 통하여 골조 전체의 거동을 분석하였고, 경사기둥-보 접합부 모델의 유한요소해석을 통해 좌굴거동 및 취성파단 잠재성을 검토하였다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.463-478
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• 2006

The design of structural frameworks for buildings is constantly evolving and is dependent on regional issues such as loading and constructability. One of the most promising recent developments for low to medium rise construction in terms of efficiency of construction, robustness and aesthetic appearance utilises concrete-filled steel tubular sections as the columns in a moment-resisting frame. These are coupled to rigid or semi-rigid connections to composite steel-concrete beams. This paper includes the results of a pilot experimental programme leading towards the development of economical, reliable connections that are easily constructed for this type of frame. The connections must provide the requisite strength, stiffness and ductility to suit gravity loading conditions as well as gravity combined with the governing lateral wind or earthquake loading. The aim is to develop connections that are stiffer, less expensive and easier to construct than those in current use. A proposed fabricated T-stub connection is to be used to connect the beam flanges and the column. These T-stubs are connected to the column using "blind bolts" with extensions, allowing installation from the outside of the tube. In general, the use of the extensions results in a dramatic increase in the strength and stiffness of the T-stub to column connection in tension, since the load is shared between membrane action in the tube wall and the anchorage of the bolts through the extensions into the concrete.