• Structural Monitoring and Maintenance
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.325-343
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• 2018

This study aims to propose a performance-based design method of a novel passive base isolation system, BIO isolation system, which is inspired by an energy dissipation mechanism called 'sacrificial bonds and hidden length'. Fragility functions utilized in this study are derived, indicating the probability that a component, element, or system will be damaged as a function of a single predictive demand parameter. Based on PEER framework methodology for Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering (PBEE), a systematic design procedure using performance and fragility objectives is presented. Base displacement, superstructure absolute acceleration and story drift ratio are selected as engineering demand parameters. The new design method is then performed on a general two degree-of-freedom (2DOF) structure model and the optimal design under different seismic intensities is obtained through numerical analysis. Seismic performances of the biologically inspired (BIO) isolation system are compared with that of the linear isolation system. To further demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of this method, the BIO isolation system of a 4-storey reinforced concrete building is designed and investigated. The newly designed BIO isolators effectively decrease the superstructure responses and base displacement under selected earthquake excitations, showing good seismic performance.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.227-248
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• 2015

A CFPBS (Cone-type Friction Pendulum Bearing System) was developed to control the acceleration delivered to a structure to prevent the damage and degradation of critical communication equipment during earthquakes. This study evaluated the isolation performance of the CFPBS by numerical analysis. The CFPBS was manufactured in the shape of a cone differenced with the existing FPS (Friction Pendulum System), and a pattern was engraved on the friction surface. The natural frequencies of the CFPBS were evaluated from a free-vibration test with a seismic isolator system consisting of 4 CFPBS. To confirm the earthquake-resistant performance, a numerical analysis program was prepared using the equation of the CFPBS induced from the equations of motion. The equation reported by Tsai for the rolling-type seismic isolation bearings was proposed to design the equation of the CFPBS. Artificial seismic waves that satisfy the maximum earthquake scale of the Korean Building Code-Structural (KBC-2005) were created and verified to review the earthquake-resistant performance of the CFPBS by numerical analysis. The superstructural mass of the CFPBS and the skew angle of friction surface were considered for numerical analysis with El Centro NS, Kobe NS and artificial seismic waves. The CFPBS isolation performance evaluation was based on the numerical analysis results, and comparative analysis was performed between the results from numerical analysis and simplified theoretical equation under the same conditions. The validity of numerical analysis was verified from the shaking table test.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.33-42
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• 2007

본 연구에서는 원전내 주요 안전관련 기기중 비상디젤발전기를 대상으로 한 진동대 실험을수행하였다. 원전의 비상디젤 발전기는 원전 전체의 노심손상빈도에 미치는 영향이 매우 크며 또한 면진장치를 설치하여 지진력을 저감시킬 경우 큰 폭으로 노심손상빈도를 감소시킬 수 있으며, 가동중 발생하는 소음과 진동으로 인하여 주변 구조물과 기기에 영향을 미치기도 한다. 따라서 지진력 저감과 기계 진동의 저감효과를 동시에 고려하기 위한 면진장치를 적용하여 그 효과를 평가하여 보고자하였다. 면진장치로는 코일스프링과 점성 댐퍼가 결합된 형태의 면진장치를 선정하였다. 실험의 대상으로 하는 비상디젤발전기는 영광 5,6호기에 설치되어 있는 모델로서 축소모형을 제작하였으며, 제작된 모형에 적합한 코일스프링-점성댐퍼 시스템을 설계하여 제작하였다. 제작된 면진장치를 축소모형에 설치하여 설계지진을 이용한 진동대 시험을 수행하여 지진력 저감효과를 분석하였다 본 연구를 통하여 설계지진의 경우 20% 그리고 Scenario 지진의 경우 70% 까지의 지진력 저감이 가능한 것을 확인하였으며, 면진장치의 기계적 특성이 설계값과 일치하지 않음으로 인하여 실제 지진력 저감효과가 크게 변할 수 있음을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국전산구조공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전산구조공학회 2008년도 정기 학술대회
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• pp.374-379
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• 2008

The purpose of seismic isolation system among them is to lengthen the period of structure and make its period shift from the dominant period of earthquake. In this study, the seismic behavior of arch structure with lead rubber bearing(LRB) and friction pendulum system(FPS) is analyzed. The arch structure is the simplest structure and has the basic dynamic characteristics among large spatial structures. Also, Large spatial structures have large vertical response by horizontal seismic vibration, unlike seismic behavior of normal rahmen structures. When horizontal seismic load is applied to the large spatial structure with isolation systems, the horizontal acceleration response of the large spatial structure is reduced and the vertical seismic response is remarkably reduced.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.185-191
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• 2007

본 연구에서는 주거용 무량판구조의 내진성능을 개선하기 위한 면진적용 가능성을 평가하였으며, 시간이력 해석을 위한 지진기록 사용에 대한 문제점을 제시하였다. 면진층 강성 및 주기 평가 및 포락해석법을 적용하여 면진전 비틀림 모드가 강한 구조물을 면진시스템 적용으로 내진성능을 개선하였다. 지진기록 사용 및 크기 조절효과의 적정성을 평가하기 위하여 DBE, MCE, ASCE 7-05의 1.4DBE 의해 크기를 조정한 시간이력 해석결과를 비교한 결과, 구조물의 지반조건과 유사한 조건에서 관측된 지진기록 및 지진기록의 응답이 설계규준 응답스펙트럼의 평균${\pm}$표준편차 범위 안에 있는 기록을 사용하는 것이 적절한 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.15-23
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• 2009

본 연구에서는 원전 주제어실의 층 지진격리시스템에 대한 지진동 저감성능과 적용성을 평가하기 위해서 실험연구를 수행하였다. 층 지진격리시스템에 적용하기 위해서 납-고무 베어링(LRB)과 마찰진자장치(FPS)를 설계하고 제작하였다. 제어 캐비닛과 액세스 플로어로 구성된 원전 주제어실 부분 실험모형을 제작하여 납-고무 베어링과 마찰진자장치를 각각 설치하여 진동대 실험을 수행하여 지진응답특성을 비교, 평가하였다. 실험을 위해서 원전 주제어실의 운전기준지진(OBE)과 안전정지지진(SSE)의 수평방향 층응답 스펙트럼을 이용하여 인공지진 시간이력을 만들어서 진동대 실험에 사용하였다. 입력지진에 대한 실험모형의 지진응답은 마찰진자장치를 적용한 경우 상대적으로 우수한 지진동 저감특성을 나타냈다.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.89-102
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• 2020

Shape memory alloy (SMA)-based Superelasticity-assisted Slider (SSS) is proposed as an engineering solution to practically exploit the well-accepted advantages of both sliding isolation and SMA-based recentering. Self-centering capability in SSS is provided by austenitic SMA cables (or wire ropes), recently attracting a lot of interest and attention in earthquake engineering and seismic isolation. The cables are arranged in various novel and conventional configurations to make SSS versatile for aseismic design and retrofit of structures. All the configurations are detailed with thorough technical drawings. It is shown that SSS is applicable without the need for Isolation Units (IUs). IUs, at the same time, are devised for industrialized applications. The proof-of-concept study is carried out through the examination of mechanical behavior in all the alternative configurations. Force-displacement relations are determined. Isolation capabilities are predicted based on the decreases in seismic demands, estimated by the increases in effective periods and equivalent damping ratios. Restoring forces normalized relative to resisting forces are assessed as the criteria for self-centering capabilities. Lengths of SMA cables required in each configuration are calculated to assess the cost and practicality. Practical implementation is realized by setting up a small-scale IU. The effectiveness of SSS under seismic actions is evaluated using an innovative computer model and compared to those of well-known Isolation Systems (ISs) protecting a reference building. Comparisons show that SSS seems to be an effective IS and suitable for earthquake protection of both structural and non-structural elements. Further research aimed at additional validation of the system are outlined.

• 한국공간구조학회논문집
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.55-65
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• 2018

In order to reduce the seismic response of the spatial structure, a seismic isolation system with sufficient flexibility is used. The natural period of structure with seismic isolation system got be long to avoid prominent period. In this study, The seismic response of the truss-arch structure, which is modeled in three types according to the rise-span ratio is analyzed on El-centro, Northridge and Artificial Earthquake and compared with the seismic response of the truss-arch structure with lead rubber bearing(LRB). When seismic load is applied to the truss arch with isolation system, the horizontal acceleration response of the truss arch is reduced and vertical seismic response is also reduced. The application of the seismic isolation system is effective in controlling the seismic response.

• 한국지진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지진공학회 2000년도 추계 학술발표회 논문집 Proceedings of EESK Conference-Fall 2000
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• pp.432-439
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• 2000

According as ground acceleration becomes to exceed gravity acceleration recently, design is impossible or economical efficiency is poor in existing seismic design method. So increase of seismic isolated bridges is currently in progress. However, because base isolation design method is developed in high seismic regions. it may not be compatible in Korea. Therefore, this research has objective to evaluate ductility of pier and response modification factor according to the ductility of pier in seismic isolated bridges and to adapt to seismic characteristics in Korea. For this purpose, nonlinear analysis is accomplished with so many time histories derived from spectral density function compatible with response spectrum described in the design code and base isolation system modeled linear system, bi-linear system, and friction system. Through application of the proposed method, we had result that it may be compatible that response modification factor for the seismic isolated bridges is smaller than half of that for the conventional bridges when natural period of structures exceeds proper level.

• 한국지진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지진공학회 1998년도 추계 학술발표회 논문집 Proceedings of EESK Conference-Spring 1998
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• pp.144-153
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• 1998

Base isolation is an innovative design strategy that provides a practical alternative for the seismic design of structures. Base isolators, mainly employed to isolate large structures subjected to earthquake ground excitations and to rehabilitate structures damaged by past earthquakes, deflect and absorb the seismic energy horizontally transmitted to the structures. This study demonstrates that the base isolation system may offer effective performance for bridges during severe seismic events through shaking table tests. Two base isolation system using laminated rubber bearings with and without hydraulic dampers are tested. The test results strongly show that the laminated rubber bearings cause the natural period of the bridge structure increased considerably, which results in the deck acceleration and the shear forces on the piers reduced significantly. The results also demonstrate that the hydraulic dampers enhance the system's capacity in dissipating energy to reduce the relative displacement between the bridge deck and the pier.