• Wind and Structures
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.233-247
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• 2014

Vortex-induced oscillation is a type of aeroelastic phenomenon, to which extended structures such as long-span bridges are most susceptible. The vortex-induced vibration (VIV) behaviors of a concerned bridge were investigated conventionally in virtue of wind tunnel tests on string-mounted sectional models. This necessitates the building of a linkage between the response of the sectional model and that of the prototype structure. Although many released literatures have related to this issue and provided suggestions, there is a lack of consistency among them. In this study, some theoretical models describing the vortex-induced structural motion, including the linear empirical model, the nonlinear empirical model and the modified (or generalized) nonlinear empirical model, are firstly reviewed. Then, the concept of equivalent mass density is introduced based on the principle that an equal input of energy should result in identical structural amplitudes. Based on these, the theoretical linkages between the amplitude of a section model and that corresponding to the prototype bridge are discussed with different analytical models. Theoretical derivation indicates that such connections are dependent mainly on two factors, one is the presupposed shape of deformation, and the other is the theoretical VIV model employed. The theoretical analysis in this study shows that, in comparison to the nonlinear empirical models, the linear one can result in obvious larger estimations of the full bridges' responses, especially in cases of cable-stayed bridges.

• 한국지진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지진공학회 2005년도 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.308-315
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• 2005

The capacity protection is normally related with slenderness effect of the columns, force transfer in connections between columns and adjacent elements, and shear design of columns. It is intends to prevent brittle failure of the structural components of bridges, so that the whole bridge system may show ductile behavior and failure during earthquake events. For bridge systems, this means it is necessary to assess the overstrength capacity of columns prior to proceeding with the design of foundation and superstructure. The objective of this paper is to develop a capacity design approach that applies an overstrength factor for determination of possible maximum shear force in the plastic hinge zone of reinforced concrete bridge columns. In order to estimate and determine overstrength factor, material strength was developed to investigate for actual material strength total 3,407 steel and 5,405 concrete by domestic product. Based on actual material strength, this paper was conducted on moment overstrength factors using moment-curvature analysis program. And also design recommendations for capacity design are presented to revise the annual report, KEERC 2002.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.203-213
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• 2004

본 연구에서는 최상층에 설치된 연결교량과 두 건물의 연결부에 점탄성감쇠기 (Viscoelastic Dampers, VED)를 설치하여 지진에 의한 연결된 건물의 응답을 저감하는 방법에 대해서 연구하였다. 제안된 방법의 적용성을 백작잡음하중에 대한 2자유도계 구조물의 RMS (root-mean-squared) 응답을 통하여 검토한 후, 점탄성감쇠기의 크기변화에 따른 응답 감소 효과를 분석하기 위해 다양한 층수의 연결된 구조물에 대하여 지진응답 해석을 수행하고, VED 설치 전후의 최대변위, 소성힌지 분포, 잔류변위 등을 비교하였다. 해석결과에 따르면, 구조물의 응답을 최소화하는 점탄성감최기의 적정 크기가 존재하며, 연결된 두 구조물의 고유주기의 차이가 증가할수록 점탄성감쇠기의 진동제어 효과가 커진다는 것을 알 수 있다.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.573-579
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• 2004

For the fast construction and replacement of bridges in urban area, a prefabricated bridge system can be an excellent alternative. Details of prefabricated slabs for PSC girders were developed and static tests on shear connections were conducted to propose design equations of the shear connection. Stirrups and stud connectors were used as shear connectors and non-shrink mortar was used for the filling material in shear pockets for shear connectors. Stirrups and studs were fabricated to insert embedded nut-type devices in PSC girders. Shear strength of the shear connection considering chemical bond, friction and mechanical connectors was evaluated and empirical equations were suggested. Due to the mechanical connectors, ultimate slip capacity of the shear connection was sufficient for shear load redistribution, and suggested details of the shear connection showed good performance in terms of strength and ductility.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.229-237
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• 2023

Background: We aimed to demonstrate the advances we have achieved in pectus excavatum surgery over the last 10 years, with a particular focus on the refinement of pectus bar stabilization techniques and devices. Methods: In total, 1,526 patients who underwent minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum surgery from 2013 to 2022 were enrolled and analyzed. We have pursued a new paradigm of crane-powered remodeling of the entire chest wall. The method of bar stabilization has changed from claw fixators to hinge plates and, finally, to bridge plate connections. We also evaluated the effectiveness of the hinge plate (group H) and the bridge plate (group B). Results: The bar displacement rates were 0.1% (n=2) for the claw fixator, 0% for the hinge plate (n=0), and 0% for the bridge plate (n=0). We stopped using the claw fixator in 2022 and the hinge plate in 2019. Since 2022, when we shifted to a multiple-bar technique for all patients, the bridge plate has replaced both the claw fixator and the hinge plate. No bar displacement occurred in either group. Group H had more pleural effusion, wound problems (p<0.05), and longer stays (5.5 vs. 6.2 days, p=0.034) than group B. Conclusion: We have made significant progress in pectus repair surgery over the last decade, particularly in stabilizing the pectus bar and reducing perioperative complications. Our current strategy is the multiple-bar approach with bridge stabilization. Since the bridge-only technique resulted in no bar displacement, we could eliminate the invasive claw fixator or hinge plate.

• 한국컴퓨터산업학회논문지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.33-38
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• 2006

케이블 뿐 아니라 현수교의 운동은 비선형 미분방정식에 지배된다. 미분방정식은 비선형성 때문에 진폭이 큰 해가 존재한다. 유한차분법을 이용하여 비선형 방정식의 주기근을 구한다. 일노드의 힘과 힘의 약간 변형된 형태를 이용하여 방정식의 해를 구한다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제51권5호
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• pp.809-821
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• 2014

The truss based steel bridge structures usually consists of gusset plates which lose their load carrying capacity and rigidity under the effect of repeated and dynamics loads. This paper is focused on modeling the nonlinear material behavior of the gusset plates of the Truss Based Bridges subjected to dynamics loads. The nonlinear behavior of material is characterized by a damage coupled elsto-plastic material models. A truss bridge finite element model is established in Abaqus with the details of the gusset plates and their connections. The nonlinear finite element analyses are performed to calculate stress and strain states in the gusset plates under different loading conditions. The study indicates that damage initiation occurred in the plastic deformation localized region of the gusset plates where all, diagonal, horizontal and vertical, truss member met and are critical for shear type of failure due tension and compression interaction. These findings are agreed with the analytical and experimental results obtained for the stress distribution of this kind gusset plate.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.181-187
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• 2009

내진 설계기준이 도입된 이후, 신설교량에 대한 내진 설계의 시행은 물론 기존교량의 내진 성능 검토에 의한 내진 성능 확보가 요구되고 있다. 기존교량의 내진 성능 확보 또한 내진 설계의 기본개념에 따라 붕괴방지수준을 만족하여야 하며, 확보방안으로는 교량의 중요도와 형식에 따라 보강규모가 다른 여러 가지 방안이 제시되어야 한다. 현재 일반교량의 경우 받침의 교체, 교각의 보강 및 전단키 설치 등의 보강방안이 내진 성능 향상 및 확보 방안으로 가장 많이 연구, 적용되고 있는 상황이다. 이 연구에서는 내진 설계가 수행되지 않은 일반적인 기존 교량은 해석대상교량으로 선정하고, 붕괴방지 수준을 만족하기 위해 연성파괴메카니즘을 확보하도록 기존교량의 설계변경을 수행하고 내진 성능을 검토하였다. 기존교량의 경우, 하부구조 교각기둥의 설계단면 결정 및 상/하부구조 연결부 받침의 기능변경 등 교량시스템의 재 설계에 의해 내진 성능을 확보할 수 있다는 것을 제시하였다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제74권2호
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• pp.157-173
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• 2020

In the finite element modelling of long-span cable-stayed bridges, there are a lot of uncertainties brought about by the complex structural configuration, material behaviour, boundary conditions, structural connections, etc. In order to reduce the discrepancies between the theoretical finite element model and the actual static and dynamic behaviour, updating is indispensable after establishment of the finite element model to provide a reliable baseline version for further analysis. Traditional sensitivity-based updating methods cannot support updating based on static and dynamic measurement data at the same time. The finite element model is required in every optimization iteration which limits the efficiency greatly. A convenient but accurate Kriging surrogate model for updating of the finite element model of cable-stayed bridge is proposed. First, a simple cable-stayed bridge is used to verify the method and the updating results of Kriging model are compared with those using the response surface model. Results show that Kriging model has higher accuracy than the response surface model. Then the method is utilized to update the model of a long-span cable-stayed bridge in Hong Kong. The natural frequencies are extracted using various methods from the ambient data collected by the Wind and Structural Health Monitoring System installed on the bridge. The maximum deflection records at two specific locations in the load test form the updating objective function. Finally, the fatigue lives of the structure at two cross sections are calculated with the finite element models before and after updating considering the mean stress effect. Results are compared with those calculated from the strain gauge data for verification.

• International Journal of Fuzzy Logic and Intelligent Systems
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.127-131
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• 2007

The control of electrical appliances residing in the home network can be accomplished via Internet with the UPnP expansion without modifying an existing UPnP. In this paper, we propose the Internet Gateway that consists of an UPnP IGD(Internet Gateway Device) DCP(Device Control Protocol) and an UPnP Bridge as a system to control electrical appliances of home network. UPnP IGD DCP is to enable the configurable initiation and sharing of Internet connections as well as assuring advanced connection-management features and management of host configuration service. It also supports transparent Internet access by non-UPnP-certified devices. UPnP Bridge searches for local home network devices by sending control messages, while control point of UPnP Bridge looks up devices of interest on the Internet, subsequently furnishing the inter-networking controlling among devices which belong to different home network systems. With our approach, devices on one home network can control home electrical appliances on the other home network via Internet through IGD DCP with control commands of UPnP.