• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.239-260
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• 2016

Tuned mass dampers (TMDs) have been frequently proposed to mitigate the detrimental effects of dynamic loadings in structural systems. The effectiveness of this protection strategy has been demonstrated for wind-induced vibrations and, to some extent, for seismic loadings. Within this framework, recent numerical studies have shown that beneficial effects can be achieved by placing a linear TMD on the roof of linear elastic structural systems subjected to pulse-like ground motions. Motivated by these positive outcomes, closed-form design formulations have been also proposed to optimize the device's parameters. For structural systems that undergo a near-fault pulse-like ground motion, however, it is unlikely that their dynamic response be linear elastic. Hence, it is very important to understand whether such strategy is effective for inelastic structural systems. In order to provide new useful insights about this issue, the paper presents statistical results obtained from a numerical study conducted for three shear-type hysteretic (softening-type) systems having 4, 8 and 16 stories equipped with a linear elastic TMD. The effectiveness of two design procedures is discussed by examining the performances of the protected systems subjected to 124 natural pulse-like earthquakes.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.727-740
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• 2018

Tuned mass dampers (TMDs) are passive damping devices widely employed to mitigate the pedestrian-induced vibrations on footbridges. The TMD design must ensure an adequate performance during the overall life-cycle of the structure. Although the TMD is initially adjusted to match the natural frequency of the vibration mode which needs to be controlled, its design must further take into account the change of the modal parameters of the footbridge due to the modification of the operational and environmental conditions. For this purpose, a motion-based design optimization method is proposed and implemented herein, aimed at ensuring the adequate behavior of footbridges under uncertainty conditions. The uncertainty associated with the variation of such modal parameters is simulated by a probabilistic approach based on the results of previous research reported in literature. The pedestrian action is modelled according to the recommendations of the Synpex guidelines. A comparison among the TMD parameters obtained considering different design criteria, design requirements and uncertainty levels is performed. To illustrate the proposed approach, a benchmark footbridge is considered. Results show both which is the most adequate design criterion to control the pedestrian-induced vibrations on the footbridge and the influence of the design requirements and the uncertainty level in the final TMD design.

• 한국지반공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지반공학회 1993년도 사면안정
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• pp.19-44
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• 1993

사면등의 토공구조물의 안정해석에 있어서, 지반변수의 최적추정을 위해 추계학적이론(stochastical concepts)을 도입했다. 지반의 방향에 따른 최대의 시추간격과 점추정뿐만 아니라 구역추정이 가능케 했으며 또한 그 추적치의 신뢰도를 구할 수 있도록 했다. 해석상의 정확도의 증명과 실무에서의 적용의 편이성 비교를 위해 실제상황에 대한 몇가지의 예를 들고 각각 산술평균 이용법과 FDM, FEM, 역거리법, 역거리자승법, Kriging 법을 도입 결과들을 서로 비교검토하였다. 추정치의 비교분석 결과 Kriging 법이 가장 신뢰성이 크고 또한 방법들과는 달리 추정자의 정확도 즉 신뢰도를 산정할 수 있다. 한편으로 토공구조물의 형상에 따른 지반변수를 추정할 수 있게 하였다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제85권4호
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• pp.511-529
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• 2023

This paper aims to better understand the bonding behavior in Reinforced Concrete beams strengthened with an Ultra-High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete (RCUHPFRC) layer on the compression side using experimental tests and numerical analyses. The UHPFRC mix design was obtained through an optimization procedure, and the characterization of the materials included compression and slant shear tests. Flexural tests were carried out in RC beams and RC-UHPFRC beams. The tests demonstrated a debonding of the UHPFRC layer. In addition, 3D finite element analyses were carried out in the Abaqus CAE program, in which the interface is modeled considering a zero-thickness cohesive-contact approach. The cohesive parameters are investigated, aiming to calibrate the numerical models, and a sensitivity analysis is performed to check the reliability of the assumed cohesive parameters and the mesh size. Finally, the experimental and numerical values are compared, showing a good approximation for both the RC beams and the RC strengthened beams.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.31-48
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• 2024

To stabilize the excavations in urban area, soil anchorage is among the very common methods in geotechnical engineering. A more efficient deformation analysis can potentially lead to cost-effective and safer designs. To this end, a total of 116 three-dimensional (3D) finite element (FE) models of a deep excavation supported by tie-back wall system were analyzed in this study. An initial validation was conducted through examination of the results against the Texas A&M excavation cases. After the validation step, an extensive parametric study was carried out to cover significant design parameters of tie-back wall system in deep excavations. The numerical results indicated that the maximum horizontal displacement values of the wall (δ_hm) and maximum surface settlement (δ_vm) increase by an increase in the value of ground anchors inclination relative to the horizon. Additionally, a change in the wall embedment depth was found to be contributing more to δ_vm than to δ_hm. Based on the 3D FE analysis results, two simple equations are proposed to estimate excavation deformations for different scenarios in which the geometric configuration parameters are taken into account. The model proposed in this study can help the engineers to have a better understanding of the behavior of such systems.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제55권3호
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• pp.555-581
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• 2015

Triangular pyramid and Quadrangular pyramid elements for partial double-layer spherical reticulated shells of pyramidal system are investigated in the present study. Macro programs for six typical partial double-layer spherical reticulated shells of pyramidal system are compiled by using the ANSYS Parametric Design Language (APDL). Internal force analysis of six spherical reticulated shells is carried out. Distribution regularity of the stress and displacement are studied. A shape optimization program is proposed by adopting the sequence two-stage algorithm (RDQA) in FORTRAN environment based on the characteristics of partial double-layer spherical reticulated shells of pyramidal system and the ideas of discrete variable optimization design. Shape optimization is achieved by considering the objective function of the minimum total steel consumption, global and locality constraints. The shape optimization of six spherical reticulated shells is calculated with the span of 30m~120m and rise to span ratio of 1/7~1/3. The variations of the total steel consumption along with the span and rise to span ratio are discussed with contrast to the results of shape optimization. The optimal combination of main design parameters for six spherical reticulated shells is investigated, i.e., the number of the optimal grids. The results show that: (1) The Kiewitt and Geodesic partial double-layer spherical reticulated shells of triangular pyramidal system should be preferentially adopted in large and medium-span structures. The range of rise to span ratio is from 1/6 to 1/5. (2) The Ribbed and Schwedler partial double-layer spherical reticulated shells of quadrangular pyramidal system should be preferentially adopted in small-span structures. The rise to span ratio should be 1/4. (3) Grids of the six spherical reticulated shells can be optimized after shape optimization and the total steel consumption is optimized to be the least.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.353-362
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• 2019

Soil-rock mixture (S-RM) is an inhomogeneous geomaterial that is widely encountered in nature. The mechanical and physical properties of S-RM are important factors contributing towards different deformation characteristics and unstable modes of the talus slope. In this paper, the equivalent substitution method was employed for the preparation of S-RM test samples, and large-scale triaxial laboratory tests were conducted to investigate their mechanical parameters by varying the water content and confining pressure. Additionally, a simplified geological model based on the finite element method was established to compare the stability of talus slopes with different strength parameters and in different excavation and support processes. The results showed that the S-RM samples exhibit slight strain softening and strain hardening under low and high water content, respectively. The water content of S-RM also had an effect on decreasing strength parameters, with the decrease in magnitude of the cohesive force and internal friction angle being mainly influenced by the low and high water content, respectively. The stability of talus slope decreased with a decrease in the cohesion force and internal friction angle, thereby creating a new shallow slip surface. Since the excavation of toe of the slope for road construction can easily cause a landslide, anti-slide piles can be used to effectively improve the slope stability, especially for shallow excavations. But the efficacy of anti-slide piles gradually decreases with increasing water content. This paper can act as a reference for the selection of strength parameters of S-RM and provide an analysis of the instability of the talus slope.

• 한국지리정보학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.17-35
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• 2016

지진으로 인한 재난은 지반운동의 증폭과 관련된 부지효과의 차이로 인해 흔히 견고한 토사나 암반에 비해 연약한 토사 지역에서 심하게 나타나고 있다. 지역적 관점에서 이러한 차이는 대상 영역 전체의 토사 지층 분포의 예측을 통해 우선 파악할 수 있다. 토사는 대개 내륙에 비해 강이나 해안 주변에서 두껍게 발달하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 해안 대도시 인천을 대상으로 부지효과를 평가하고 지진재해 정보를 제공하고자, 연구 영역 전체의 지반지층에 대해 GIS 기반의 공간예측을 수행하였다. 약 7,000 여공의 기존 시추조사 자료를 수집하여 GIS DB로 구축하였으며, 추가적으로 현장답사를 통해 지표지반 자료들을 확보하였다. 구축된 지반 DB를 토대로 부지고유 지진응답 매개변수들에 관한 공간구역화 지도들을 지역 지진대책에서의 활용을 위해 제시하였다. 지반지진공학 매개변수별 공간 구역화 수행을 통해 인천 확장영역의 지진위험도를 평가하고, 부지분류 구역정보를 도출함으로써 내진설계의 부지증폭계수를 결정하였다. 이 때 대상 영역 전체에 걸쳐 부지분류에 관한 공간구역화를 부지응답 매개변수별로 수행하고 각 매개변수별 공간분포를 비교하였다. 이에 따라 인천 행정 단위별로 부지주기의 공간구역화를 수행하였으며, 지반지진공학적 취약부지를 평가함으로써 해안 대도시에서의 지진재해 저감을 위한 의사결정 지원의 활용가능성을 확인하였다.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.95-104
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• 2002

본 연구에서는 앵커 널말뚝의 설계값 결정과정에 신뢰성이론을 적용한 설계방법을 제안하였다. 본 설계과정에서 먼저 말뚝의 근입깊이는 공학적으로 널리 사용되는 확률론적 수치계산방법에 따라 근입된 지반조건의 불확실성의 정도에 따라 결정되도록 하였다. 여기서 적용되는 확률론적 수치계산방법은 복잡한 계산과정이 필요하다거나 정확한 계산을 위해서는 지반강도 정수들에 대한 광범위한 통계적 분석이 별도로 필요하다든가 하는 번거로움없이 설계자가 간편하게 사용할 수 있다. 본 연구에서 제안된 설계법의 결과들은 일반적으로 널리 이용되는 다른 결정론적 설재법에 의한 결과들과 호응하는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구에서는 아울러 널말뚝의 주요 설계입력변수들의 불확실성에 따른 설계결과의 영향을 분석하기 위한 민감도 조사가 실시되었다.

• 한국터널지하공간학회 논문집
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.225-235
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• 2013

TBM의 암반 굴착도구인 디스크커터의 작용력은 TBM의 설계와 굴진성능 평가를 위해 핵심적인 항목이다. 본 연구에서는 디스크커터 링의 형상에 따른 디스크커터 작용력의 차이를 실물 선형절삭실험에 의해 실험적으로 분석하였다. 또한 절삭실험 중에 발생하는 커터 링의 변형률을 계측하여 커터 링의 강성을 추정하였다. 분석결과, V형상의 디스크커터를 사용하게 되면 동일한 절삭조건에서 커터 관입깊이를 증가시킬 수는 있지만, 커터의 회전방향으로 큰 응력이 작용하는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 커터 작용력을 예측모델에 의해 추정할 경우에는, 디스크커터의 형상과 관련된 변수들을 고려할 수 있는 모델을 사용하는 것이 타당함을 알 수 있었다.