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Traffic Safety & Passenger Comforts of a Suspension Bridge Considering Seismic Loads (고속열차 주행 시 지진하중을 고려한 현수교의 주행안전성 및 승차감 분석)

  • Kim, Sung-Il;Kim, Dong-Seok
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Railway
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.57-65
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    • 2011
  • The estimation of traffic safety and passenger comfort when the train is running on the bridge is a estimation unique to the railway bridge. The standards for such estimation are included in the Eurocode, the Shinkansen design criteria, and the design guideline of the Honam High-speed railway. The items are bridge responses including vertical displacement of bridge, vertical acceleration, and slab twist. In principle, a direct estimation based on the train responses has to take place. However, the estimation based on the bridge responses can be seen as an indirect estimation procedure for the convenience of the bridge designer. First, it is general practice that traffic safety can be verified as a derailment coefficient or wheel load decrement The general method of estimating passenger comfort is to calculate the acceleration within the train car-body. Various international indexes have been presented for this method. In the present study, traffic safety and passenger comforts are estimated directly by bridge/train interaction analysis. The acceleration and wheel load decrement are obtained for the estimation of traffic safety and passenger comforts of a suspension bridge which has main span length of 300m. Also, the consideration of seismic load with simultaneous action of moving train is done for bridge/train/earthquake interaction analysis.

A Novel Bit Allocation Method Using Two-phase Optimization Technique (2단계 최적화 방법을 이용한 비트할당 기법)

  • 김욱중;김성대
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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    • v.23 no.8
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    • pp.2032-2041
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    • 1998
  • In this work, we propose a novel bit allocation method that is to minimize overall distortions subject ot the bit rate constraint. We partition the original bitallocation problem into 'macroblock level bit allocation' problems that can be solved by conventional Lagrangian mutiplier methods and a 'frame level bit allocation' problem. To tackle the frame level problem, 'two-phase optimization' algorithm is used with iter-frame dependency model. While the existing approaches are almost impossible to find the macroblock-unit result for the moving picture coding system due to high computational complexity, the proposed algorithm can drastically reduce the computational loads by the problem partitioning and can obtain the result close to the optimal solution. Because the optimally allocated results can be used as a benchmark for bit allocation methods, the upper performance limit, or a basis for approximation method development, we expect that the proposed algorithm can be very useful for the bit allocation related works.

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Ultimate Strength Prediction Formula Estimation of Aluminium Alloy Plate Girders Subjected to Patch Loading (패치로딩을 받는 알루미늄 합금 플레이트 거더의 최종강도 예측식 추정)

  • Oh, Young-Cheol;Seo, Kwang-Cheol;Ko, Jae-Yong
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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    • v.21 no.5
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    • pp.543-551
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    • 2015
  • In this paper, Used on the bridge and ship, investigate the physical relationship of aluminium plate girders(A6082-T6) considering the marine environment. Plate girder will experience the patch loading such as moving load, surcharge in the product life cycle. The ultimate strength of aluminum plate girders subjected to these loads applied multiple numerical model and performed the elasto-plastic large deflection series analysis and was proposed the predicted formula for regression analysis. The predicted formula was shown by the relationship of ultimate strength and slenderness. If the slenderness is low(0-2.3), it causes a 9 % error, and If the slenderness is higher(2.3-4.0), it causes a 1-2 % error. Therefore, the propriety of proposed prediction formular was found to be assess rationally.

An Analytical Evaluation of Vibration Serviceability for Each Bridge Types with Same Span (동일한 지간을 가진 교량형식별 진동사용성의 해석적 평가 및 비교)

  • Park, Seong Kyu
    • Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.271-280
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    • 2011
  • This study intends to analytically evaluate the vibration serviceability of the bridges for each long-span type having the same span length and road width using the Meister vibration sensation curve. With MIDAS, a structural analysis program, bridges were modeled using the girders as the frame element and slabs as the plate element. The transient analysis was performed using the moving loads of the design vehicles. This study presents the analytical process of reviewing the vibration serviceability during the design of long-span bridges. It involves the comparison of the vibration serviceability of different bridge types by applying the lagging-behind and acceleration amplitude from transient analysis to Meister curve. The result confirms that the process is appropriate.

Design Method of Spread Footing of Semicircular Shape Reinforced by Geosynthetics (토목섬유로 보강된 반원형상의 확대기초의 설계법)

  • Ju, Jae-Woo;Lee, Seung-Eun;Park, Jong-Beom;Kim, Ki-Seong
    • Journal of the Korean Geosynthetics Society
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    • v.3 no.4
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    • pp.41-48
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    • 2004
  • Recently a method for increasing the bearing capacity by laying the reinforcing materials with three or four layers as a method reinforcing the ground was studied recently. The purpose of this study is to examine the method for increasing shear-strength factor of the ground by reinforcing the ground under the foundation. According a method of wrapping ground with bakk-shape or semicircle-shape by geotextile was developed in this study and it looks likes anaspect that spreading footing exits under spread footing. A simulation loading-test using Aluminum sticks was carried out in order to examine the mechanism about bearing capacity of spread footing reinforced by geotextile. Increase of ultimate bearing capacity was verified in this simulation loading-test when charging loads to spread footing, which is propose from this study, reinforced by geotextile. And moving directions of points of the ground were also checked by grid-type indication method, and the areas where plastic failure appeared were checked by B-shutter photographing.

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Development of an Automation Library in Multi-Body Dynamics Program for Dynamic Structural Analysis of Block Lifting Process (블록의 리프팅 동적 구조해석을 위한 다물체 동역학 프로그램의 내장형 자동화 라이브러리 개발)

  • Jung, Da-un;Cha, Ju-Hwan;Song, Chang-Yong;Lee, Chung-Hyoung
    • Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.53 no.2
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    • pp.135-143
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    • 2016
  • In this study, an embedded system composed of equipment setting, block importing, scenario setting and output reporting is developed in multi-body dynamics program, ADAMS, for conducting dynamic structural analysis of block lifting process. First, equipment used for block lifting process is set in the simulation environment and the shapes and functions of two lifting beams, and six block loaders are provided as the equipment. Second, the modal analysis result of the lifting block is imported from the static structural analysis system, NASTRAN. Third, the lifting scenarios, such as hoisting, waiting, trolley moving, and wire connecting, are set in the system. Finally, output results in the forms of plots, texts and tables, are reported after the dynamic structural analysis. The test examples conducted in a shipyard are applied into the developed system in various condition and scenarios. The loads at the lug points, the stress contours, and the hot spot tables of the developed system are compared with the result of the static analysis system.

Nonlinear Dynamic Behavior of Temporary Rail Considering the Effect of Vibration (진동영향을 고려한 가시설 레일의 동적 거동 특성)

  • Lim, Hyung Joon;Ryu, Dong Hyeon;Won, Jong Hwa;Kim, Moon Kyum
    • KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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    • v.28 no.2A
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    • pp.171-178
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    • 2008
  • The object of this study is to propose a rate of vibration increase in the analysis of temporary rail non-fixed in the vertical direction and characterize the nonlinear dynamic behavior of temporary rail while considering longitudinal and latitudinal load, vibration and lifting. The rate of vibration increase is proposed through measurement of an actual structure that is largely affected by loading and vibration of the superstructure. Dynamic behavior was additionally characterized by the dynamic response resulting from nonlinear dynamic finite element analysis with vehicle loading, including the rate of vibration increase. As a result, the rate of vibration increase by the vibration of an Auto Bar Machine is determined as 7% and the maximum stress in the analysis of the nonlinear rail is increased 14.5% over that of linear rail, and temporary rail is shown to be very sensitive to the velocity of the superstructure.

Augmenting external surface pressures' predictions on isolated low-rise buildings using CFD simulations

  • Md Faiaz, Khaled;Aly Mousaad Aly
    • Wind and Structures
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    • v.37 no.4
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    • pp.255-274
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    • 2023
  • The aim of this paper is to enhance the accuracy of predicting time-averaged external surface pressures on low-rise buildings by utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. To achieve this, benchmark studies of the Silsoe cube and the Texas Tech University (TTU) experimental building are employed for comparison with simulation results. The paper is structured into three main sections. In the initial part, an appropriate domain size is selected based on the precision of mean pressure coefficients on the windward face of the cube, utilizing Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) turbulence models. Subsequently, recommendations regarding the optimal computational domain size for an isolated building are provided based on revised findings. Moving on to the second part, the Silsoe cube model is examined within a horizontally homogeneous computational domain using more accurate turbulence models, such as Large Eddy Simulation (LES) and hybrid RANS-LES models. For computational efficiency, transient simulation settings are employed, building upon previous studies by the authors at the Windstorm Impact, Science, and Engineering (WISE) Lab, Louisiana State University (LSU). An optimal meshing strategy is determined for LES based on a grid convergence study. Three hybrid RANS-LES cases are investigated to achieve desired enhancements in the distribution of mean pressure coefficients on the Silsoe cube. In the final part, a 1:10 scale model of the TTU building is studied, incorporating the insights gained from the second part. The generated flow characteristics, including vertical profiles of mean velocity, turbulence intensity, and velocity spectra (small and large eddies), exhibit good agreement with full-scale (TTU) measurements. The results indicate promising roof pressures achieved through the careful consideration of meshing strategy, time step, domain size, inflow turbulence, near-wall treatment, and turbulence models. Moreover, this paper demonstrates an improvement in mean roof pressures compared to other state-of-the-art studies, thus highlighting the significance of CFD simulations in building aerodynamics.

A Study on Approximate Analysis of Steel Deck Bridges with Guss Asphalt Using Influence Line (영향선을 이용한 강상판 교량의 구스 아스팔트 포장에 대한 근사해석 연구)

  • Seo, Ki-Hong;Ka, Hoon;Kong, Min-Sik;Yhim, Sung-Soon
    • Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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    • v.10 no.4
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    • pp.127-135
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    • 2006
  • In this study, steel deck bridges are chosen as analytic model to show the structural behaviors generated by high temperature of pavement and to formulate the simplified approximate analysis of thermal effects. In general, the thermal effect is changed by the material property of pavements and environmental temperature as well as shape, size and boundary conditions of bridge. Specially, this effect is the representative initial stress problem dependent on time. The thermal effect, however, does not depend on time and thermal effect is regarded as initial load in this study. After these thermal loading is modelled as moving loads, influence lines of reactions of shoes are calculated and the successive pavement steps with arbitrary segments are determined to minimize the thermal effect of shoes by influence line.

Evaluation of Rating Factor for Main Components in Steel Cable-Stayed Bridges (강사장교 주요부재의 내하율 산정)

  • Choi, Dong-Ho;Yoo, Hoon;Shin, Jay-In;Song, Won-Keun
    • Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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    • v.10 no.6
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    • pp.163-176
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    • 2006
  • The paper proposes rating equations for main components such as girders, towers and cables in cable-stayed bridges. Load rating equations for girders and towers are proposed using stress and stability equations and load rating equation for cables is presented. A moving load analysis is performed and distribution types of live loads are determined for the cases of a maximum axial tensile force, a maximum axial compressive force, a maximum positive and a negative moment for each component. The Dolsan Grand bridge is used to verify a validity of proposed equations, The conventional rating equation overestimates rating factors of girders and towers in the Dolsan Grand bridge, whereas proposed rating equations properly reflect the axial-flexural interaction behavior of girders and towers in cable-stayed bridges.