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Single piles under cyclic lateral loads - Full scale tests and numerical modelling

  • Hocine Haouari;Ali Bouafia
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.32 no.1
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    • pp.21-34
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    • 2023
  • In order to analyze the effect of the cyclic lateral loading on the response of a pile-soil system, a full-scale single steel pile was subjected to one-way cyclic loading. The test pile was driven into a bi-layered soil consisting of a normally consolidated saturated clay overlying a silty sandy layer, the site being submerged by water up to one meter above the mudline in order to reproduce the conditions of an offshore pile foundation. The aim of this paper is to present the main results of interpretation of the cyclic lateral tests in terms of pile deflections, bending moment, and cyclic P-Y curves. From these latter an absolute secant reaction modulus EAS,N was derived and a simple calculation model of the test single pile is proposed based on this modulus. Two applications of the proposed model are carried out, one with a 2D finite element modelling, and the second with a load transfer curves-based method.

Simulation for Voltage Variation of a Permanent Magnetic Synchronous Generator Wind Turbine Systems on Simulink (Simulink에서 영구자석 동기형 풍력발전시스템의 전압변동에 대한 시뮬레이션)

  • An, Hae-Joon;Kim, Hyun-Goo;Kim, Hong-Woo;Jang, Gil-Soo
    • 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2010.06a
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    • pp.184.2-184.2
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    • 2010
  • This study performs modelling and simulation of permanent magnetic synchronous generator wind turbine by using Matlab & Simulink. In simulation, change of wind velocity, change of load, and voltage decrease of infinite bus are performed. Through such simulation, different with wiring system that there is only existing load, this study can confirm problems and voltage changing characteristics, which can occur in distributed electric power that load and electric power is mixed and operated, especially, in interconnecting with wind power generation.

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Structural Integrity Evaluation of CANFLEX Fuel Bundle by Hydraulic Drag Load

  • H. Y. Kang;K. S. Sim;Lee, J. H.;Kim, T. H.;J. S. Jun;C. H. Chung;Park, J. H.;H. C. Suk
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.373-378
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    • 1996
  • The CANFLEX fuel bundle has been developed by KAERI/AECL jointly to facilitate the use of various fuel cycles in CANDU-6 reactor. The structural analysis of the fuel bundles by hydraulic drag force is performed to evaluate the fuel integrity during the refuelling service. The present analysis method is newly developed for the structural integrity valuation by studying FEM modelling for the fuel bundles in a fuel channel. As compared the results of the mechanical strength test the displacement value of endplate given by analysis results shoo6 to be good agreement within 15% under the maximum design drag load. As the results of analysis, it is shown to keep the structural integrity of CANFLEX fuel bundles under hydraulic drag load during the refuelling service.

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Numerical crack modelling of tied concrete columns under compression

  • Bosco, C.;Invernizzi, S.
    • Computers and Concrete
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    • v.10 no.6
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    • pp.575-586
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    • 2012
  • In the present paper the problem of monotonically compressed concrete columns is studied numerically, accounting for transverse steel reinforcement and concrete cracking. The positive confinement effect of the ties on the core concrete is modeled explicitly and studied in the case of distributed or concentrated vertical load. The main aim is to investigate the influence of transverse reinforcement steel characteristics on the column load carrying capacity and ductility, in order to provide an evaluation about some standards requirements about the class and ductility of steel to be used for ties. The obtained results show that the influence of transverse reinforcement steel class of ductility is negligible both on the column load carrying capacity and on its ductility. Also the dissipated energy is basically unchanged. In view of these evidences, some standards requirements about the steel class of ductility to be used for ties appear to be rather questionable.

Simulation of Operation Performance for DG Prime Mover (디젤발전기 원동기의 운전특성 시뮬레이션)

  • 최순만;오진석
    • Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.166-177
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    • 1997
  • The prime mover performance of on - board Diesel Generator is well characterized by the variation of frequency and the load sharing on parallel running under electric load change. This study is aimed to configure the modeling for performance simulation regarding to DG operation which could be interested for education purpose or system analysis. The modeling had been made on the base of modules such as govenor, prime mover of diesel engine and generator with electric load system, which were then intergrated for total simula¬tion performance. One real model system has been introduced for deciding relating parameters and for the comparison of resulting performance in simulation. The responses from the modelling were confirmed in single and paralell operation, the results of which showed resonable accordance with the real system.

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The Behavior and Characterization Analysis of Elastomer Seal for High Speed Pneumatic Cylinder (고속 공기압 실린더의 거동 및 특성 해석 기술 연구)

  • Hur, Shin;Woo, Chang-Su;Kim, Dong-Soo;Kim, Young-Seok
    • Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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    • 2008.11a
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    • pp.1215-1220
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    • 2008
  • The aim of this paper is to perform a finite element analysis that will have the ability to predict the seal performance characteristics, such as deformation, contact load and friction and also is to provide a means of potential seal designs, which can reduce the time and cost of designing the performance of the seal. The material property tests of elastomer seal are performed to obtain the hyperelastic properties and The Mooney-Rivlin constants are determined from these test results. A 2D modelling of the seal cross section is performed to simulate the contact behavior between the seal on the piston and the cylinder bore under operation conditions. The deformation behavior, contact load and friction of an elastomer seal is analyzed by a finite element method which performs three analytic phases of interference fit, the variations of pneumatic pressure and piston movement under the operational conditions.

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A study on the modelling of power transformer winding vibration (변압기 권선진동의 모형화 연구)

  • Lee, Sung-Ho;Kang, Chang-Gu;Kim, Jae-Chul;Chung, Chan-Soo;Kwak, Hee-Ro;Joo, Byung-Soo;Yoon, Jin-Yeol;Chung, Sang-Jin
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1994.07a
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    • pp.216-218
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    • 1994
  • This paper established on vibration model of transformer winding caused, mainly, by load current. We considered the rotations between loads and vibration amplitudes by changing load current in constant temperature and voltage, to get the modeling of transformer winding vibration. Equation between loads and vibration signal's amplitudes using LS approximation mode it possible to predict a vibration signal's amplitude at any load. With this equation, we arc willing to establish the basis data for power transformer diagnosis.

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A Study On Optimum Reliability of Rigid Connection in Steel Structures (최적신뢰성에 의한 강구조물의 강접합부 연구)

  • Jung, Chul-Won;Yu, Han-Shin
    • Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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    • v.5 no.4
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    • pp.177-184
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    • 2001
  • In this study, three most distinct types of general rigid connections are included in the modelling, with is implemented into a computer code. The cost, functions of connections are constructed by using the estimated unit cost of bolting, welding and connection-steel elements incorporating all the effect of materials, labor, and fabrication work. Bused on the recent developments of the reliability-based structural analysis and design as well as the extending knowledge on the probabilistic characteristics of load and resistances, the probability based design criteria have been successfully developed for many standards. Since the probabilistic characteristics depend highly on the local load and resistances, it is recognized to develop the design criterion compatible with domestic requirements. The existing optimum design methods, which are generally based on the structural theory and certain engineering experience, do not realistically consider the uncertainties of load and resistances and the basic reliability concepts.

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3D Printing in Modular Construction: Opportunities and Challenges

  • Li, Mingkai;Li, Dezhi;Zhang, Jiansong;Cheng, Jack C.P.;Gan, Vincent J.L.
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2020.12a
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    • pp.75-84
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    • 2020
  • Modular construction is a construction method whereby prefabricated volumetric units are produced in a factory and are installed on site to form a building block. The construction productivity can be substantially improved by the manufacturing and assembly of standardized modular units. 3D printing is a computer-controlled fabrication method first adopted in the manufacturing industry and was utilized for the automated construction of small-scale houses in recent years. Implementing 3D printing in the fabrication of modular units brings huge benefits to modular construction, including increased customization, lower material waste, and reduced labor work. Such implementation also benefits the large-scale and wider adoption of 3D printing in engineering practice. However, a critical issue for 3D printed modules is the loading capacity, particularly in response to horizontal forces like wind load, which requires a deeper understanding of the building structure behavior and the design of load-bearing modules. Therefore, this paper presents the state-of-the-art literature concerning recent achievement in 3D printing for buildings, followed by discussion on the opportunities and challenges for examining 3D printing in modular construction. Promising 3D printing techniques are critically reviewed and discussed with regard to their advantages and limitations in construction. The appropriate structural form needs to be determined at the design stage, taking into consideration the overall building structural behavior, site environmental conditions (e.g., wind), and load-carrying capacity of the 3D printed modules. Detailed finite element modelling of the entire modular buildings needs to be conducted to verify the structural performance, considering the code-stipulated lateral drift, strength criteria, and other design requirements. Moreover, integration of building information modelling (BIM) method is beneficial for generating the material and geometric details of the 3D printed modules, which can then be utilized for the fabrication.

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Numerical modelling of the behavior of bare and masonry-infilled steel frames with different types of connections under static loads

  • Galal Elsamak;Ahmed H. Elmasry;Basem O. Rageh
    • Computers and Concrete
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    • v.33 no.1
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    • pp.103-119
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    • 2024
  • In this paper, the non-linear behavior of masonry-infill and bare steel frames using different beam-column connections under monotonic static loading was investigated through a parametric study. Numerical models were carried out using one- and two-dimensional modelling to validate the experimental results. After validating the experimental results by using these models, a parametric study was carried out to model the behavior of these frames using flushed, extended, and welded connections. The results showed that using the welded or extended connection is more efficient than using the flushed type in masonry-infilled steel frames, since the lateral capacities, initial stiffness, and toughness have been increased by 155%, 601%, and 165%, respectively in the case of using welded connections compared with those used in bare frames. The FE investigation was broadened to study the influence of the variation of the uniaxial column loads on the lateral capacities of the bare/infill steel frames. As the results showed when increasing the amount of uniaxial loading on the columns, whether in tension or compression, causes the lateral load capacity of the columns to decrease by 26% for welded infilled steel frames. Finally, the influence of using different types of beam-to-column connections on the vertical capacities of the bare/infill steel frames under settlement effect was also studied. As a result, it was found that, the vertical load capacity of all types of frames and with using any type of connections is severely reduced, and this decrease may reach 62% for welded infilled frames. Furthermore, the flushed masonry-infilled steel frame has a higher resistance to the vertical loads than the flushed bare steel frame by 133%.