• 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.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.450-455
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• 2017

쉴드 커넥터는 자동차 전장부품으로 차량 내 전기 배선을 연결하는데 사용된다. 이 부품은 전기 전도도가 높은 인청동 재질을 사용하고 프로그레시브 프레스 성형으로 제작된다. 본 제품 형상의 기하학적인 측면을 고려했을 때 복잡하지 않지만, 드로잉, 밴딩 등의 소성가공과 피어싱, 노칭 등의 전단 가공을 실시하여 제품 성형을 완성해야 한다. 프로그레시브 금형을 설계하는 과정 중에 공정 및 스트립레이아웃 설계단계의 성형 해석 모듈을 활용하여 제품의 재질에 따른 두께 변화 및 성형 안전성, 스프링 백 (Spring Back) 검토를 수행하여, 균열 혹은 주름의 경향과 불완전 소성 변형에 대한 보정치를 예측 및 발생 가능한 문제들을 사전에 확인하고, 드로잉 공정 초기에 발생된 성형 불량에 대한 대책으로 드로잉 형상을 수정하여 공정 설계에 반영하였다. 공정설계에서 얻어진 제품의 블랭크 전개 형상은 효과적인 재료 이용을 위해 네스팅에 의한 최적화된 블랭크 배치로 재료의 손실을 최소화하여 3차원 스트립레이아웃 설계를 완성하였다. 본 연구를 통해 프로그레시브 성형을 통해 생산되는 쉴드커넥터 제품의 균열과 스프링백 현상을 사전에 개선하여 생산안정도를 향상시켰다.

• 한국정보과학회논문지:소프트웨어및응용
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.317-327
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• 2007

본 논문에서는 컴포넌트와 커넥터 아키텍처로부터 세부적인 객체지향 설계를 개발하는 체계적 인 방법을 제안한다. 제안된 방법은 아키텍처 모델에서 세부설계모델을 도출하는 과정에 중간모델을 도입하여，두 모델간에 놓여 있는 추상화 수준의 격차를 줄임으로써 세부 설계도출을 용이하게 한다. 본 논문에서는 제안된 방법의 효과를 검증하기 위하여 제안방법을 산업계의 소프트웨어개발과제에 적용하고 컴포넌트와 커넥터 아키텍처가 지원하는 품질속성들이 궁극적으로 세부 설계에서도 보전되고 있음을 확인한다.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.491-496
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• 2015

Electric handbike can be easily detachable to various sizes of manual wheelchair and the elderly and people with disabilities can use them easily. Therefore, connectors used for coupling between the handbike and manual wheelchair must secure structural stability for occupant safety. However, related research is rare. The aim of this study is to find the connector with highly structural stability by comparing static and dynamic mechanical characteristics among three typical connectors(a snatch lock, a slide latch, and a fastener) by computational simulations. To perform static and dynamic simulation, we referred to durability test based on Korean Standards and then calculated mechanical stresses in connectors. The results showed that the snatch lock addressed the lowest von-mises stress under the same mechanical condition. Therefore when using the combination of a handbike and a wheelchair, we concluded that the snatch lock is considered as the structurally stable connector to structural stability and usability.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.257-272
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• 2018

The research of shear connectors composed from mechanical couplers with rebar anchors, embedded in concrete, and steel bolts, as a mean of shear transfer in composite connections is presented in the paper. Specific issues related to this type of connections are local concrete pressure in the connector vicinity as well as the shear flow along the connector axis. The experimental research included 18 specimens, arranged in 5 series. Nonlinear numerical analyses using Abaqus software was conducted on corresponding FE models. Different failure modes were analysed, with emphasis on concrete edge failure and bolt shear failure. The influence of key parameters on the behaviour of shear connector was examined: (1) concrete compression strength, (2) bolt tensile strength and diameter and (3) concrete edge distance. It is concluded that bolted shear connectors with mechanical couplers have sufficient capacity to be used as shear connectors in composite structures and that their behaviour is similar to the behaviour of post installed anchors as well as other types of connectors anchored without the head.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제62권4호
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• pp.465-475
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• 2017

Photovoltaic (PV) panels are used in high-rise buildings to convert solar energy to electricity. Due to the considerable energy consumption of high-rise buildings, applying PV technology is of great significance to energy saving. In the application of PV panels, one of the most important construction issues is the connection of the PV panel with the main structures. One major difficulty of the connection design is that the PV panel connection consists of two separate components with coupling and indeterminate dimension. In this paper, the gap element is employed in these two separated but coupled components, i.e., hook and catch. Topology optimization is applied to optimize and design the cross-section of the PV panel connection. Pareto optimization is conducted to operate the optimization subject to multiple load scenarios. The initial design for the topology optimization is determined by the common design specified by the Technical Code for Glass Curtain Wall Engineering (JGJ 102-2003). Gravity and wind load scenarios are considered for the optimization and numerical analysis. Post analysis is conducted for the optimal design obtained by the topology optimization due to the manufactory requirements. Generally, compared with the conventional design, the optimized connector reduces material use with improved structural characteristics.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.33-49
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• 1997

A method of analysis is proposed for curved multicell box girder grillages. The method can be used to analyze box girder grillages comprising straight and/or curved segments. Each segment can be modelled by a number of beam elements. Each element has three nodes and the nodal degrees of freedom (DOF) consist of the six DOF for a conventional beam plus DOF to account for torsional warping, distortion, distortional warping, and shear lag. This element is an extension of a straight element that was developed earlier. For a more realistic analysis of the intersection regions of non-colinear box girder segments, the concept of a rigid connector is introduced, and the compatibility requirements between adjoining elements in those regions are discussed. The results of the analysis showed good agreement with the shell finite element results, but the proposed method of analysis needs a fraction of the time and effort compared to the shell finite element analysis.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.313-325
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• 2024

This work presents experimental and numerical investigations on the flexural performances of composite deep-deck plate slabs. Seven deep-deck plate slab specimens with topping concrete were fabricated; the height of the topping slab as well as presence and type of shear connector were set as the main variables to perform bending experiments. The flexural behaviors of the specimens and composite behaviors of the deck plate and concrete were analyzed in detail. The contributions of the deck plate to the flexural stiffness and strength of the slab were identified through finite element (FE) analysis. FE analysis was carried out using the validated FE model by considering the varying bond strengths of the deck plates and concrete, thickness of the deck plate, and types and spacings of the shear connectors. Based on the results, the degree of composite of the deep-deck plate was examined, and a flexural strength equation for the composite deck plate slabs was proposed.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.176-184
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• 2007

본 연구의 목적은 H-Pile과 벽체가 합성하여 거동하는 합성 지하벽의 내력 및 구조적 거동을 해석적으로 파악하고 구조성능을 평가하여 다양한 형태의 응력조건에 대한 거동예측 방법을 제시하는 것이다. 이를 위하여 유한요소 범용 프로그램인 ATENA를 이용하여 H-Pile, 콘크리트 벽체, 스터드볼트 연결부 등에 대한 모델링방법을 설정하고 기 실험된 합성지하벽 실험체들에 대한 비선형 해석을 실시하였다. H-Pile과 콘크리트 벽체를 연결하는 스터드볼트에 의해 전달되는 전단 및 축응력을 접촉면 요소로 모델링하여 비선형 해석을 실시한 결과, 비록 초기강성은 해석결과가 다소 높게 나타났지만, 실험결과와 해석결과가 좋은 대응을 보이는 것으로 나타났다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제3권2_3호
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• pp.91-102
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• 2006

To place concrete overlays has become a standard application in the strengthening and rehabilitation of concrete structures such as bridges, tunnels, parking decks and industrial buildings. In general, connectors are used to ensure a monolithic behavior of the two concrete layers. Within the framework of the development of a new connector wedge splitting tests and shear tests were performed, in addition nonlinear finite element analyses were applied to investigate the load transfer behavior of the connectors for different prototypes. The numerical simulation results were compared to experimental data. The computed load-displacement curve demonstrates good correspondence with the curves obtained in the experiments, and the experimental crack patterns are reasonably simulated by the computed crack propagation. Both numerical and experimental investigations on the wedge splitting test and on the shear test served as basis for the development of new type of connectors.