• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.1305-1330
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• 2015

The successful application of the component-based approach - widely used to model structural joints - requires knowledge of the mechanical properties of the constitutive joint components, including an appropriate assembly procedure to derive the joint properties. This paper presents a component-method model for a structural joint component that is located in the tension zone of blind-bolted connections to concrete-filled tubular steel profiles. The model relates to the response of blind-bolts with headed anchors under monotonic loading, and the blind-bolt is termed the "Extended Hollo-bolt". Experimental data is used to develop the model, with the data being collected in a manner such that constitutive models were characterised for the principal elements which contribute to the global deformability of the connector. The model, based on a system of spring elements, incorporates pre-load and deformation from various parts of the blind-bolt: (i) the internal bolt elongation; (ii) the connector's expanding sleeves element; and (iii) the connector's mechanical anchorage element. The characteristics of these elements are determined on the basis of piecewise functions, accounting for basic geometrical and mechanical properties such as the strength of the concrete applied to the tube, the connection clamping length, and the size and class of the blind-bolt's internal bolt. An assembly process is then detailed to establish the model for the elastic and inelastic behaviour of the component. Comparisons of model predictions with experimental data show that the proposed model can predict with sufficient accuracy the response of the component. The model furthers the development of a full and detailed design method for an original connection technology.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.201-214
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• 2001

Four finite element (FE) models are examined to find the one that best estimates moment-rotation characteristics of top- and seat-angle with double web-angle connections. To efficiently simulate the real behavior of connections, finite element analyses are performed with following considerations: 1) all components of connection (beam, column, angles and bolts) are discretized by eight-node solid elements; 2) shapes of bolt shank, head, and nut are precisely taken into account in modeling; and 3) contact surface algorithm is applied as boundary condition. To improve accuracy in predicting moment-rotation behavior of a connection, bolt pretension is introduced before the corresponding connection moment being surcharged. The experimental results are used to investigate the applicability of FE method and to check the performance of three-parameter power model by making comparison among their moment-rotation behaviors and by assessment of deformation and stress distribution patterns at the final stage of loading. This research exposes two important features: (1) the FE method has tremendous potential for connection modeling for both monotonic and cyclic loading; and (2) the power model is able to predict moment-rotation characteristics of semi-rigid connections with acceptable accuracy.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제26권1A호
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• pp.67-74
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• 2006

장대교량 건설의 증가와 강교량의 합리화 추세에 따라 최근 후판 강재의 사용이 늘어가고 있다. 후판 부재의 현장이음에서는 M30 고장력볼트와 같은 대형볼트의 사용이 불가피하나 현재 국내 시방기준에는 대형볼트의 사용에 대한 규정이 없는 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 대형볼트인 M30 고장력볼트의 사용성을 검토할 목적으로 볼트의 크기와 부재의 판두께를 변수로 하여 릴렉세이션과 미끄러짐 거동을 시험적으로 분석하였다. 또한, 유한요소해석을 통하여 판두께의 차이에 따른 내부압축응력을 분석하였으며, 이를 볼트축과 볼트구멍 내벽에 부착한 변형률게이지로부터 얻어진 응력분포와 비교하였다. 그 결과 M30 고장력볼트를 사용한 경우에도 릴렉세이션은 10%를 초과하지 않았으며, 미끄러짐 계수도 시방기준을 초과하는 충분한 내력을 확보하는 것으로 나타나 사용상에 문제가 없는 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제33권6호통권134호
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• pp.38-45
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• 2005

본 연구는 다섯 종류의 서로 다른 형태의 목재 대 목재 결합부를 제작하여 각 결합부 그룹의 강도 성능 증가를 살펴보았다. 가장 높은 강도 성능 증가를 보인 그룹은 동일 단면 손실을 고려한 소경 볼트를 사용한 결합부 그룹이었고, 이어서 합판을 삽입한 결합부 그룹, 접착제를 볼트에 도포한 결합부 그룹, 그리고 마지막으로 고무판을 삽입한 결합부 그룹 순으로 나타났다. 이들 여러 형태의 결합부 그룹은 전체적으로 기존의 결합부 형태에 비해 최소 약 10% 이상의 강도 성능 증가를 보였다. 이 결과는 새로운 고 성능 결합부 개발에 다양한 형태로 응용이 가능할 것으로 판단된다. 하지만, 추가적인 작업으로 인한 시공상의 어려움과 추가적인 작업을 통해 얻을 수 있는 강도 성능 증가의 정도와 경제적인 이점 등을 종합적으로 고려해서 각 구조물에 적합한 결합부 형태와 재료를 선택해야 할 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.72-82
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• 2000

Attempts were made to analyze the behavior of single and multiple-bolted connections through theoretical methods such as European yield theory, empirical approaching method, and semi-rigid theory instead of many experimental methods that have been actually inefficient and non-economical. In the case of a single-bolted connection, if accurate characteristic values of a material could be guaranteed, it would be more convenient and economical to perform the behavior analysis using a model based on the semi-rigid theory, instead of the existing complex yield model, or the empirical formula which produces errors, giving different results from the actual ones. If the variables of equation determining the load and deformation could be appropriately controlled, the analytical method in conjunction with a semi-rigid theory could be effectively applied to obtain the desirably predicted value, considering that the appropriate solution could be derived through a simpler equation using a less difficult method compared to the existing yield model. It is concluded that analytical method with semi-rigid theory can be used in the behavior analysis of bolted connection because our developed method showed excellent analysis ability of behavior until number of bolt is two. Although our analytical method has the disadvantage that the number of bolt is limited to two, it is concluded that it has the advantage than numerical method which complicated and time-consuming.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.79-87
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• 2011

파형강판 구조물은 기존의 단지간 구조물에 비하여 더 큰 압축력과 활하중에 유연한 휨거동을 나타내며, 시공중에는 활하중에 의한 비대칭 토압분포가 발생하게 된다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 현재 국내에서 생산 및 시공이 이루어지고 있고 휨변형에 탁월한 대골형 파형강판의 볼트 이음부의 극한강도 및 모멘트강도 등을 검토하고자 하였다. 그리고 선행연구 결과를 바탕으로 볼트 이음부의 보강량 증가에 따른 강도 증가와 시험체의 파괴양상을 비교함으로서 대골형 파형강판 시험체의 성능을 평가하고자 하였다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.87-103
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• 2007

This paper presents some of the results from an experimental research project on the behavior of extended end-plate connections subjected to moment conducted at the Structural Laboratory of Jordan University of Science and Technology. Since the connection behavior affects the structural frame response, it must be included in the global analysis and design. In this study, the behavior of six full-scale stiffened and unstiffened cantilever connections of HEA- and IPE-sections has been investigated. Eight high strength bolts were used to connect the extended end-plate to the column flange in each case. Strain gauges were installed inside each of the top six bolts in order to obtain experimentally the actual tension force induced within each bolt. Then the connection behavior is characterized by the tension force in the bolt, extended end-plate behavior, moment-rotation relation, and beam and column strains. Some or all of these characteristics are used by many Standards; therefore, it is essential to predict the global behavior of column-beam connections by their geometrical and mechanical properties. The experimental test results are compared with two theoretical (equal distribution and linear distribution) approaches in order to assess the capabilities and accuracy of the theoretical models. A simple model of the joint is established and the essential parameters to predict its strength and deformational behavior are determined. The equal distribution method reasonably determined the tension forces in the upper two bolts while the linear distribution method underestimated them. The deformation behavior of the tested connections was characterized by separation of the column-flange from the extended end-plate almost down to the level of the upper two bolts of the lower group and below this level the two parts remained in full contact. The neutral axis of the deformed joint is reasonably assumed to pass very close to the line joining the upper two bolts of the lower group. Smooth monotonic moment-rotation relations for the all tested frames were observed.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.246-259
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• 2011

This study presents a structural health monitoring (SHM) method for bolted connections by using multi-channel wireless impedance sensor nodes and multiple PZT-interfaces. To achieve the objective, the following approaches are implemented. Firstly, a PZT-interface is designed to monitor bolt loosening in bolted connection based on variation of electro-mechanical(EM) impedance signatures. Secondly, a wireless impedance sensor node is designed for autonomous, cost-efficient and multi-channel monitoring. For the sensor platform, Imote2 is selected on the basis of its high operating speed, low power requirement and large storage memory. Finally, the performance of the wireless sensor node and the PZT-interfaces is experimentally evaluated for a bolt-connection model Damage monitoring method using root mean square deviation(RMSD) index of EM impedance signatures is utilized to estimate the strength of the bolted joint.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제2권4호
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• pp.247-258
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• 2002

The high-temperature material properties of steel are very important to the fire resistance analysis of high-strength bolt connections. This paper reports on the results of the experimental studies on the high-temperature properties of 20 MnTiB steel which is widely used in high-strength bolts, and the friction coefficient of 16Mn steel plates at elevated temperature which is a necessary parameter for bolted frictional connection analysis. The test data includes yield strength, limit strength, modulus of elasticity, elongation and expansion coefficient of 20MnTiB steel at elevated temperature, and the friction coefficients between two 16Mn steel plates under elevated temperatures and after cooling. Based on the data from the tests, the mathematical models for predicting the mechanical properties of 20MnTiB steel and friction coefficients of 16Mn steel plates have been established.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.1185-1201
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• 2015

The aim of this experimental research is to investigate the conformity of the four-bolt unstiffened moment end-plate connections consisting of European steel sections which do not meet the limitations specified for beam flange width and overall beam depth in ANSI/AISC 358-10 to the requirements of seismic application. However, the connections are satisfactory with the limitations required by Turkish Earthquake Code. For this purpose, four test specimens were designed and cyclic load was applied to three specimens while one was tested under monotonic loading to provide data for the calibration of the analytical models. The moment-rotation hysteresis loops and the failure modes for all test specimens are presented. A full three-dimensional finite element model is also developed for each test specimen for use to predict their behavior and to provide a tool for generating subsequent extensive parametric studies. The test results show that all specimens performed well in terms of rotation capacity and strength. Finite element models are found to be capable of approximating the cyclic behavior of the extended end-plate connection specimens.