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Experimental investigation of local stress distribution along the cross-section of composite steel beams near joints

  • Sangwook Park;Patricia Clayton;Todd A. Helwig;Michael D. Engelhardt;Eric B. Williamson
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.51 no.5
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    • pp.563-573
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    • 2024
  • This research experimentally evaluated the local stress distribution along the cross-section of composite beams under both positive and negative moments. The experiment utilized a large-scale, two-story, two-by-three bay steel gravity frame with a concrete on metal deck floor system. The composite shear connections, which are nominally assumed to be pinned under gravity loading, can develop non-negligible moment-resisting capacity when subjected to lateral loads. This paper discusses the local stress distribution, orshear lag effects, observed near the beam-to-column connections when subjected to combined gravity and lateral loading. Strain gauges were used for measurements along the beam depth at varying distances from the connection. The experimental data showed amplified shear lag effects near the unconnected region of the beam web and bottom flange under the applied loading conditions. These results indicate that strain does not vary linearly across the beam cross-section adjacent to the connection components. This insight has implications for the use of experimental strain gauge data in estimating beam demands near the connections. These findings can be beneficial in informing instrumentation plans for future experimental studies on composite beams.

Analysis on the Reduction Effects of the Gravity Waves and Infra-Gravity Waves of Detached Submerged Breakwater by Field Monitoring (현장관측을 통한 이안소파잠제의 중력파 및 중력외파 저감효과 검토)

  • Jeong, Weon-Mu;Back, Jong-Dai;Choi, Hyukjin;Kim, Sang-Ik
    • Journal of Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.51-60
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    • 2018
  • This study was conducted to observe the effects of gravity and infra-gravity wave of detached submerged breakwater in the coast of Yeongnang-dong, Sokcho, as analyzing continuous wave data by performing field observations on the front area (W0) and rear area (W1, W2). Wave transmission coefficient ($K_t$) of submerged breakwater was analyzed in two parts, short-period wave (gravity wave) and infra-gravity wave. The wave energy reduction effect was analyzed and compared with the value of the design. In case of above wave height 2.0 m at the front area (W0) of the submerged breakwater, the short-period wave height at point W1 is reduced by about 65% and the short-period wave height at point W2 is reduced by about 59%. The depth of crest of submerged breakwater conducted in a sea area differs from the design, and the wave energy reduction effect is analyzed to be smaller than the design plan. The infra-gravity waves were amplified to 2.11 and 1.71 at the W1 and W2 points, respectively, and the wave height at W2 point was smaller than that at W1 point.

A METHOD FOR OPTIMUM LAYOUT DESIGN OF CONCRETE GRAVITY DAMS

  • A. Melih Yanmaz;Goktug Seckiner;Vehbi Ozaydin
    • Water Engineering Research
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    • v.2 no.4
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    • pp.199-207
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    • 2001
  • A computer-assisted desktop is developed for layout design of a concrete gravity dam on the basis of safety and economy. Using a set of regression equations, a dam layout is proposed. With reference to the regression equations and relevant input data, overall dam dimensions are determined by satisfying the stability criteria jointly under usual, unusual, and extreme loading conditions with the desired hydraulic conformity. Among several feasible alternatives, the program enables a designer to select the optimum layout, which corresponds to the minimum total cost of the structure. The method is applied to a case study to examine dimensions of proposed alternatives and to compare them with those of an existing dam.

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STUDIES OF GRAVITY WAVES USING MICHELSON INTERFEROMETER MEASUREMENTS OF OH(3-1)BANDS

  • Won, Young-In;Cho, Young-Min;Lee, Bang-Yong;Kim, J.
    • Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.21-26
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    • 2001
  • As part of a long-term program for polar upper atmospheric studies, temperatures and intensities of the OH(3-1) bands were derived from spectrometric observations of airglow emissions over King Sejong station($62.22^{circ}S,\;301.25^{circ}E$). These measurements were made with a Michelson interferometer to cover wavelength regions between 1000nm and 2000 nm. A spectral analysis was performed to individual nights of data to acquire information on the waves in the upper mesosphere/lower thermosphere. It is assumed that the measured fluctuations in the intensity and temperature of the OH (3-1) airglow were caused by gravity waves propagating through the emission layer. Correlation of intensity and temperature variation revealed oscillations with periods ranging from 2 to 9 hours. We also calculated Krassovsky’s parameter and compared with published values.

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Static Balancing of Laminated Rotor Blade by Lab-view (Lab-view를 이용한 적층 블레이드의 정적 밸런싱)

  • Kim, K.S.;Kong, J.H.;Chun, S.Y.;Hur, K.D.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Technology of Plasticity Conference
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    • 2009.10a
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    • pp.391-394
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    • 2009
  • Asymmetrical and unbalanced features such as rotor blade of helicopter, actuator of hard-disk in personal computer are usually manufactured with composite materials. In this case, mass distributions and center of gravity of the parts are important because of their static balancing. Therefore in the manufacturing processes, it is needed to check out the exact data of weight and gravity center. In this study, it has been studied experimentally the balancing of laminated rotor blade by using multiple-point weighing method and lab-view system.

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Field investigations on port non-tranquility caused by infra-gravity water waves

  • Najafi-Jilani, A.;Rahimi-Maleki, D.
    • International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.34-38
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    • 2010
  • Field investigations have been carried out in two 60-day stages on the surf beat low frequency waves in Anzali port, one of the main commercial ports in Iran, located in southwest coast of the Caspian Sea. The characteristics of significant water waves were measured at three metering stations in the sea, one at the entrance of the port and three in the basin. The measured data were inspected to investigate the surf beat negative effects on the tranquility of the port. Using field measurements and complementary numerical modeling, the response of the basin to the infra-gravity long waves was inspected for a range of wave frequencies. It was concluded that the water surface fluctuations in the port is strongly related to the incident wave period. The long waves with periods of about 45s were recognized as the worst cases for water surfaceperturbation in the port. For wave periods higher than the mentioned range, the order of fluctuation was generally low.

A Study on Measurement of the Gravity in KOREA (우리나라 중력측정에 관한 연구)

  • 백은기;김감래
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Surveying, Geodesy, Photogrammetry and Cartography
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.1-12
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    • 1987
  • Using double-measurmented gravity values which observed by Lacoste instrument, drifts and MSE are analized after TIDE correction and Bouguer reduction is investigation. As the result of this study, it is possible to calculation a latitude, longitude, gravity and elevation at unknown point, and perphaps will be used as a fundamental data for application in the earth's crust structural analysis and geophysics.

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Physical modelling of sliding failure of concrete gravity dam under overloading condition

  • Zhu, Hong-Hu;Yin, Jian-Hua;Dong, Jian-Hua;Zhang, Lin
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.2 no.2
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    • pp.89-106
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    • 2010
  • Sliding within the dam foundation is one of the key failure modes of a gravity dam. A two-dimensional (2-D) physical model test has been conducted to study the sliding failure of a concrete gravity dam under overloading conditions. This model dam was instrumented with strain rosettes, linear variable displacement transformers (LVDTs), and embedded fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensing bars. The surface and internal displacements of the dam structure and the strain distributions on the dam body were measured with high accuracy. The setup of the model with instrumentation is described and the monitoring data are presented and analyzed in this paper. The deformation process and failure mechanism of dam sliding within the rock foundation are investigated based on the test results. It is found that the horizontal displacements at the toe and heel indicate the dam stability condition. During overloading, the cracking zone in the foundation can be simplified as a triangle with gradually increased height and vertex angle.

An Analysis of Gravity-Assisted Melting of Subcooled Solid Filled Inside a Spherical Capsule (구형용기내 고상의 하강운동을 고려한 융해과정의 해석)

  • 서정세;김찬중;노승탁
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers
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    • v.17 no.10
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    • pp.2601-2610
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    • 1993
  • A numerical study on the melting process inside an isothermal spherical capsule is made. It is assumed that the phase change medium of its solid phase is heavier than the liquid phase and therefore the unmelted solid core is continuously moving downward on account of gravity forces. Such a gravity-assisted melting is commonly characterized by the existence of a thin liquid film below the solid core. The present study is motivated to present a full-equation-based analysis of the influences of the initial subcooling and the natural convection on the fluid flow and heat transfer characteristics associated with the gravity-assisted melting. In the light of the solution strategy, the present study is substantially distinguished from the existing works in that the complete set of governing equations in both the melted and unmelted regions are resolved without subdivision of the solution domains. For example, the liquid film region and the upper melted region are treated here as one domain and thus obviating laborious efforts to couple them. Numerical results are obtained by varying the Rayleigh numbers and the degree of subcooling. For the range of parameters examined, the presence of subcooling was found to impede the melting rate. The dropping velocity of the unmelted solid core was observed to affect the natural convection in the liquid significantly. When compared with the available experimental data, much improved prediction was achieved.

Buoyancy and Vertical Distribution of Mackerel Scomber japonicus Eggs in Korean Waters (한국 연근해 고등어(Scomber japonicus) 알의 비중과 수직분포)

  • Jung, Kyung-Mi;Kang, Sukyung;Cha, Hyung Kee;Choi, Kwang Ho;Myksvoll, Mari S.
    • Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.46 no.6
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    • pp.957-965
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    • 2013
  • This study simulated the egg vertical distribution of mackerel Scomber japonicus in Korean waters using general numerical models. All eggs were spawned naturally by raising broodfishes (May-June 2013), and the egg specific gravity was measured by a density-gradient column. CTD surveys provided environmental data (e.g., temperature and salinity) in May near Jeju Island, Korea. The egg specific gravity during the early stages ranged from 1.0203-1.0211. In general, the fertilized eggs showed a gradual decline in egg specific gravity until full development of the main organs, with a sudden increase just before hatching. Modeled egg vertical distributions were influenced more by wind speed than by egg buoyancy and vertical structure of the sea water. During calm and normal wind speeds, the eggs were distributed from the surface to 25-m depths. Under strong wind conditions (three times higher than the normal speed), the egg concentration on the surface decreased, and the egg distributional depth was deeper (~50 m).