• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.127-139
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• 2000

The isoparametric element method is used for a plate on non-homogenous foundation. The surface displacement due to a point force acting on the non-homogeneous foundation is the fundamental solution. Based on this analysis, the interaction between the foundation and plate can be determined and the reaction of the foundation can be treated as the external force to the plate. Therefore, only the plate needs to be divided into some elements. The method presented in this paper can be used in cases such as thin or thick plate, different plate shapes, various loading, homogenous and non-homogenous foundations. The examples in this paper show that this method is versatile, efficient and highly accurate.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.573-588
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• 2009

In this paper a four-node hybrid stress element is proposed for analysing arbitrarily shaped plates on a two parameter elastic foundation. The element is developed by combining a hybrid plate stress element and a soil element. The formulation is based on Hellinger-Reissner variational principle in which both inter element compatible boundary displacement and equilibrated stress fields for the plate as well as the foundation are chosen separately. This formulation also allows a low order polynomial interpolation functions. Numerical examples are presented to show that the validity and efficiency of the present element for the plate analysis resting on an elastic foundation. In these examples the effect of soil depth, interaction between closed plates on soil parameters, comparison with Winkler hypothesis is investigated.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.81-100
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• 2015

This paper presents nonlinear analysis of an arbitrary functionally graded circular plate integrated with two functionally graded piezoelectric layers resting on the Winkler-Pasternak foundation. Geometric nonlinearity is considered in the strain-displacement relation based on the Von-Karman assumption. All the mechanical and electrical properties except Poisson's ratio can vary continuously along the thickness of the plate based on a power function. Electric potential is assumed as a quadratic function along the thickness direction. After derivation of general nonlinear equations, as an instance, numerical results of a functionally graded material integrated with functionally graded piezoelectric material obeying two different functionalities is investigated. The effect of different parameters such as parameters of foundation, non homogenous index and boundary conditions can be investigated on the mechanical and electrical results of the system. A comprehensive comparison between linear and nonlinear responses of the system presents necessity of this study. Furthermore, the obtained results can be validated by using previous linear and nonlinear analyses after removing the effect of foundation.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.557-567
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• 2022

Nonlinear free vibration analysis of a functionally graded beam resting on the nonlinear viscoelastic foundation is studied with uniform temperature rising. The non-linear strain-displacement relationship is considered in the finite strain theory. The governing nonlinear dynamic equation is derived based on the finite strain theory with using of Hamilton's principle. The Galerkin's decomposition technique is utilized to discretize the governing nonlinear partial differential equation to nonlinear ordinary differential equation and then is solved by using of multiple time scale method. The influences of temperature rising, material distribution parameter, nonlinear viscoelastic foundation parameters on the nonlinear free response and phase trajectory are investigated. In this paper, it is aimed that a contribution to the literature for nonlinear thermal vibration solutions of a functionally graded beam resting on the nonlinear viscoelastic foundation by using of multiple time scale method.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.1-19
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• 1997

A numerical procedure for dynamic analysis of structures including lateral-torsional coupling, axial force effect and soil-structure interaction is presented in this study. A simple soil-structure system model has been designed for microcomputer applications capable of reflecting both kinematic and inertial soil-foundation interaction as well as the effect of this interaction on the superstructure response. A parametric study focusing on inertial soil-structure interaction is carried out through a simplified nine-degree of freedom building model with different foundation conditions. The inertial soil-structure interaction and axial force effects on a 20-storey building excited by an Australian earthquake is analysed through its top floor displacement time history and envelope values of structural maximum displacement and shear force.

• 한국지반공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지반공학회 2002년도 가을 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.398-403
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• 2002

The low slump mortar grouting is widely used in reinforcement of structural foundation and ground improvement in soft ground. It also has merit that construction is possible in insufficient space. In this study, the main purpose is to evaluate effects for contiguous structures that can be happened along with soft ground improvement by the low slump mortar grouting. To estimate these effects, numerical analysis using finite difference method was applied. It was performed to analyze settlement, upheaval and horizontal displacement of surrounding ground and to measure horizontal stress variation by the first and the second grouting in the pile foundation.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.9-20
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• 2002

본 연구의 목적은 비선형 흙-구조물 상호 작용문제를 연구하기 위한 계산 절차를 개발하는 것이다. 흙-구조물 상호 작용 거동을 연구하기 위하여 연직과 수평하중을 동시에 받은 대상기초와 강널말뚝으로 보강된 기초지반에 대한 유한 요소 수치해석을 하였으며 흙과 기초구조물 사이의 상호작용 거동을 모델하기 위하여 접합요소를 사용하였다 주 해석 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 침하와 측방변위의 예측에 대해서는, 접합요소를 사용한 결과가 더 큰 값을 얻었다. 2. 극한지지력 결정에 대해서는 접합요소를 사용한 경우가 약 12%정도 더 작게 나타났다 3. 대상기초의 수평과 연직변위는 접합요소의 영향을 받았다.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.13-21
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• 2020

본 연구에서는 교대 말뚝기초 설계 시 적용되는 횡방향스프링정수(k1)의 신뢰성에 대한 평가를 실시하였다. 이를 위하여 Chang(1937)이 제안한 변위법으로 설계된 교대 말뚝기초의 횡방향변위 예측관련 인자의 신뢰성을 ◯◯교와 ◯◯IC2교의 설계계산서를 기반으로 수계산 및 수치해석(p-y 분석)으로 파악하였다. 그 결과, 변위법 보다 수치해석으로 산정된 k₁값이 더 작게 나타났다. 이는 시공 시 발생되는 횡방향 변위가 설계단계에서의 예측값 보다 더 크게 발생할 수 있음을 의미한다.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.5-12
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• 2004

우리나라의 서 남해안 지역과 내륙의 하천 인근 지역은 상당한 범위에 걸쳐 점성토 지반이 형성되어 있다. 연약지반상의 제체는 지지지반의 지지력 부족으로 인하여 변위를 일으킨다. 장기적인 압밀은 구조체의 침하나 전단파괴를 가져올 수 있다. 따라서, 지반의 파괴와 과다변형을 억제하기 위해서 건설현장에 다양한 연직배수공법을 적용한다. 이 연구는 지반개량의 범위에 기초하여 연직배수재를 연직 및 수평방향으로 변화시켜 효율적인 개량 범위의 형태를 결정하고자 한다. 제체의 가장자리로부터 거리에 따른 강도의 변화는 제체 사면의 현장 값으로부터 해석되어진다.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.73-84
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• 2020

In the seismic design of bridges, formation of plastic hinges plays an important role in the dissipation of seismic energy. In the case of conventional fixed-base bridges, the plastic hinges are allowed to form in the superstructure alone. During seismic event, such bridges may be safe from collapse but the superstructure undergoes significant plastic deformations. As an alternative design approach, the plastic hinges are guided to form in the soil thereby utilizing the inevitable yielding of the soil. Rocking foundations work on this concept. The formation of plastic hinges in the soil reduces the load and displacement demands on the superstructure. This study aims at evaluating the seismic response of bridge pier supported on rocking shallow foundation. For this purpose, a BNWF model is implemented in OpenSees platform. The capability of the BNWF model to capture the SSI effects, nonlinear behavior and dynamic loading response are validated using the centrifuge and shake table test results. A comparative study is performed between the seismic response of the bridge pier supported on the rocking shallow foundation and conventional fixed-base foundation. Results of the study have established the beneficial effects of using the rocking shallow foundation for the seismic response analysis of the bridge piers.