• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.1-14
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• 2009

Hong Kong is now recognized as an area of moderate seismic hazard, but most of the buildings have been designed with no seismic provision. It is of great significance to develop effective and practical measures to retrofit existing buildings against moderate seismic attacks. Researches show that beam-column joints are critical structural elements to be retrofitted for seismic resistance for reinforced concrete frame structures. This paper explores the possibility of using a Hydraulic Displacement Amplification Damping System (HDADS), which can be easily installed at the exterior of beam-column joints, to prevent structural damage against moderate seismic attacks. A series of shaking table tests were carried out with a 1/3 prototype steel frame have been carried out to assess the performance of the HDADS. A Numerical model representing the HDADS is developed. It is also used in numerical simulation of the shaking table tests. The numerical model of the HDADS and the numerical simulation of the shaking table tests are verified by experimental results.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.649-665
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• 2009

This paper reports part of a comprehensive research study conducted at the University of Queensland on the ability of CFRP web-bonded systems in strengthening an exterior beam-column joint subjected to monotonic loads. One 1/2.2 scaled plain and four CFRP repaired/retrofitted joints subjected to monotonic loads were analysed using the nonlinear finite-element program ANSYS and the results were calibrated against experiments. The ANSYS model was employed in order to account for tension stiffening in concrete after cracking and a modified version of the Hognestad's model was used to model the concrete compressive strength. The stress-strain properties of main steel bars were modelled using multilinear isotropic hardening model and the FRPs were modelled as anisotropic materials. A perfect bond was assumed as nodes were shared between adjacent elements irrespective of their type. Good agreement between the numerical predictions and the experimental observation of the failure mechanisms for all specimens were observed. Closeness of these results proved that the numerical analysis can be used by design engineers for the analysis of web-bonded FRP strengthened beam-column joints with confidence.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.83-94
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• 1999

고강도 콘크리트는 부재의 내력증가 뿐만아니라 내구성을 증대시키기 때문에 널리 사용되고 있다 그러나 고강도 철근콘크리트 보-기둥 접합부의 구조성능에 관한 연구자료는 충분하지 않은 실정이며 현행규준 또는 일반강도 콘크리트의 실험에 근거하고 있다 따라서 본 연구에서는 일반강도 $(f_c'=240kg/\textrm{cm}^2) 및 고강도(f_c'=700kg/\textrm{cm}^2)$ 콘크리트를 사용하여 실제의 중진지역 30층 실제구조물의 2/3크기를 축소한 보와 기둥 슬래브로 구성된 네 개의 부분구조체를 제작하여 유사정적실험을 통한 구조거동과 파괴형태를 조사하고 전단내력에 대한 현행규준과 비교 검토하였다.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.307-315
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• 2008

PPS(Post-tensioned Precast concrete System)공법은 U자형 PC로 제작된 넓은 보와 PC또는 현장 타설 콘크리트로 제작한 기둥으로 구성되며, PC보와 기둥의 일체성 확보를 위하여 프리스트레스를 도입하였다. 본 연구에서는 포스트텐션을 도입한 넓은 보-기둥 접합부의 구조적 특성을 규명하고, 다양한 변수해석이 가능하기 위한 자료를 제공하고자 유한요소해석 프로그램인 ANSYS을 사용하여 비선형 해석을 수행하였다 콘크리트에 대한 해석요소는 8개의 절점을 가지며 각 절점이 3개의 자유도(X, Y, Z축에 대한 병진 변위)를 갖는 Solid 65요소를 사용하였다. Solid 65요소에서 전단전달계수(Shear-Transfer factor)는 실험값에 근사적으로 해석값을 맞추기 위한 영향 계수값으로 균열이 발생하는 위치에 대한 전단강도의 감소를 반영한다. 그 결과, 본 실험체에 대한 해석에서는 열려진 전단전달계수 0.125와 닫혀진 전달계수 0.85에 기초하여 해석한 결과 닫혀진 전단전달계수는 0.85에서 열려진 전단전달계수에서는 0.2일때 가장 실험값에 근사한 해석치를 보였다.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.119-133
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• 2017

Several theoretical and analytical formulations for the prediction of shear strength in reinforced concrete (RC) beam-to-column joints have been recently developed. Some of these predictive models are included in the most recent seismic codes and currently used in practical design. On the other hand, the influence of the stiffness and strength degradations in RC joints on the seismic performance of RC framed buildings has been only marginally studied, and it is generally neglected in practice-oriented seismic analysis. To investigate such influence, this paper proposes a numerical description for representing the cyclic response of RC exterior joints. This is then used in nonlinear numerical simulations of RC frames subjected to earthquake loading. According to the proposed strategy, RC joints are modelled using nonlinear rotational spring elements with strength and stiffness degradations and limited ductility under cyclic loading. The proposed joint model has been firstly calibrated against the results from experimental tests on 12 RC exterior joints. Subsequently, nonlinear static and dynamic analyses have been carried out on two-, three- and four-storey RC frames, which represent realistic existing structures designed according to old standards. The numerical results confirm that the global seismic response of the analysed RC frames is strongly affected by the hysteretic damage in the beam-to-column joints, which determines the failure mode of the frames. This highlights that neglecting the effects of joints damage may potentially lead to non-conservative seismic assessment of existing RC framed structures.

• 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.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.337-353
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• 2018

In previous weak-axis moment connection tests, brittle fracture always initiated near the edge of the beam flange groove weld due to force flow towards the stiffer column flanges, which is the opposite pattern as strong-axis moment connections. As part of the China NSFC (51278061) study, this paper tested two full-scale novel weak-axis reduced beam section moment connections, including one exterior frame connection specimen SJ-1 under beam end monotonic loading and one interior frame joint specimen SJ-2 under column top cyclic loading. Test results showed that these two specimens were able to satisfy the demands of FEMA-267 (1995) or ANSI/AISC 341-10 (2010) without experiencing brittle fracture. A parametric analysis using the finite element software ABAQUS was carried out to better understand the cyclic performance of the novel weak-axis reduced beam section moment connections, and the influence of the distance between skin plate and reduced beam section, a, the length of the reduced beam section, b, and the cutting depth of the reduced beam section, c, on the cyclic performance was analyzed. It was found that increasing three parametric values reasonably is beneficial to forming beam plastic hinges, and increasing the parameter a is conducive to reducing stress concentration of beam flange groove welds while increasing the parameters b and c can only reduce the peak stress of beam flange groove welds. The rules recommended by FEMA350 (2000) are suitable for designing the proposed weak-axis RBS moment connection, and a proven calculation formulation is given to determine the thickness of skin plate, the key components in the proposed weak-axis connections. Based on the experimental and numerical results, a design procedure for the proposed weak-axis RBS moment connections was developed.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.793-808
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• 2018

In this study, the seismic performance of the connections between L-shaped columns composed of concrete-filled steel tubes (L-CFST columns) and H-beams used in high-rise steel frame structures was investigated. Seven full-scale specimens were tested under quasi-static cyclic loading. The variables studied in the tests included the joint type, the axial compression ratio, the presence of concrete, the width-to-thickness ratio and the internal extension length of the side plates. The hysteretic response, strength degradation, stiffness degradation, ductility, plastic rotation capacity, energy dissipation capacity and the strain distribution were evaluated at different load cycles. The test results indicated that both the corner and exterior joint specimens failed due to local buckling and crack within the beam flange adjacent to the end of the side plates. However, the failure modes of the interior joint specimens primarily included local buckling and crack at the end plates and curved corners of the beam flange. A design method was proposed for the flexural capacity of the end plate connection in the interior joint. Good agreement was observed between the theoretical and test results of both the yield and ultimate flexural capacity of the end plate connection.

• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.479-497
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• 2016

Many experimental studies have evaluated the in-plane behavior of reinforced concrete frames in order to understand mechanisms that resist progressive collapse. The effects of transverse beams, frames and slabs often are neglected due to their probable complexities. In the present study, an experimental and numerical assessment is performed to investigate the effects of transverse beams on the collapse behavior of reinforced concrete frames. Tests were undertaken on a 3/10-scale reinforced concrete sub-assemblage, consisting of a double-span beam and two end columns within the frame plane connected to a transverse frame at the middle joint. The specimen was placed under a monotonic vertical load to simulate the progressive collapse of the frame. Alternative load paths, mechanism of formation and development of cracks and major resistance mechanisms were compared with a two-dimensional scaled specimen without a transverse beam. The results demonstrate a general enhancement in resistance mechanisms with a considerable emphasis on the flexural capacity of the transverse beam. Additionally, the role of the transverse beam in restraining the rotation of the middle joint was evident, which in turn leads to more ductile behavior. A macro-model was also developed to further investigate progressive collapse in three dimensions. Along with the validated numerical model, a parametric study was undertaken to investigate the effects of the removed column location and beam section details on the progressive collapse behavior.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.485-498
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• 2020

Non-ductile detailing of Reinforced Concrete (RC) frames may lead to structural failure when the structure is subjected to earthquake response. These designs are generally encountered in older RC frames constructed prior to the introduction of the ductility aspect. The failure observed in the beam-column joints (BCJs) and accompanied by excessive column damage. This work examines the seismic performance and failure mode of non-ductile designed RC columns and exterior BCJs. The design was based on the actual building in Tainan City, Taiwan, that collapsed due to the 2016 Meinong earthquake. Hence, an experimental investigation using cyclic testing was performed on two columns and two BCJ specimens scaled down to 50%. The experiment resulted in a poor response in both specimens. Excessive cracks and their propagation due to the incursion of the lateral loads could be observed close to the top and bottom of the specimens. Joint shear failure appeared in the joints. The ductility of the member was below the desired value of 4. This is the minimum number required to survive an earthquake with a similar magnitude to that of El Centro. The evidence provides an understanding of the seismic failure of poorly detailed RC frame structures.