• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.319-334
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• 2018

In this paper, an analytical study was carried out to propose an optimum base-isolated system for the design of steel structures equipped with lead rubber bearings (LRB). For this, 5 and 10-storey steel moment resisting frames (MRFs) were designed as Special Moment Frame (SMF). These two-dimensional and three-bay frames equipped with a set of isolation systems within a predefined range that minimizes the response of the base-isolated frames subjected to a series of earthquakes. In the design of LRB, two main parameters, namely, isolation period (T) and the ratio of strength to weight (Q/W) supported by isolators were considered as 2.25, 2.5, 2.75 and 3 s, 0.05, 0.10 and 0.15, respectively. The Force-deformation behavior of the isolators was modelled by the bi-linear behavior which could reflect the nonlinear characteristics of the lead-plug bearings. The base-isolated frames were modelled using a finite element program and those performances were evaluated in the light of the nonlinear time history analyses by six natural accelerograms compatible with seismic hazard levels of 2% probability of exceedance in 50 years. The performance of the isolated frames was assessed in terms of roof displacement, relative displacement, interstorey drift, absolute acceleration, base shear and hysteretic curve.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.139-147
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• 2018

Moment frames have considerable ductility against cyclic lateral loads and displacements; however, sometimes this feature causes the relative displacement to exceed the permissible limits. This issue can bring unfavorable hysteretic behavior on the frame due to the reduction in the stiffness and resistance against lateral loads. Most of common bracing systems usually control lateral displacements through increasing stiffness while result in decreasing the capacity for energy absorption. This has direct effect on hysteresis curves of moment frames. Therefore, a system that is capable of both having the capacity of energy absorption as well as controlling the displacements without a considerable increase in the stiffness is quite important. This paper investigates retrofitting of a single-storey steel moment frame using a delayed wire-rope bracing system equipped with the ductile middle steel plate. The steel plate is considered at the middle intersection of wire ropes, where it causes cables to be continuously in tension. This integrated system has the advantage of reducing considerable stiffness of the frame compared to cross bracing systems as a result of which it could also preserve the frame's energy absorption capacity. In this paper, FEM models of a delayed wire-rope bracing system equipped by steel plates with different geometries have been studied, validated, and compared with other researchers' laboratory test results.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제86권4호
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• pp.503-518
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• 2023

In tall constructions, the outriggers are regarded as a structural part capable of effectively resisting lateral loads. This study analyses the efficacy of hybrid outrigger system in high rise RCC building for various structural parameters identified. For variations in α, which is defined as the ratio of the relative flexural stiffness of the core to the axial rigidity of the column, static and dynamic analyses of hybrid outrigger system having a virtual and a conventional outrigger at two distinct levels were conducted in the present study. An investigation on the optimal outrigger position was performed by taking the results from absolute maximum inter storey drift ratio (ISD_max), roof acceleration (acc_roof), roof displacement (disp_roof), and base bending moment under both wind and seismic loads on analytical models having 40, 60 and 80 storeys. An ideal performance index parameter was introduced and was utilized to obtain the optimal position of the hybrid outrigger system considering the combined response of ISD_max, acc_roof, disp_roof and, criteria required for the structure under wind and seismic loads. According to the behavioural study, increasing the column area and outrigger arm length will maximise the performance of the hybrid outrigger system. The analysis results are summarized in a flowchart which provides the optimal positions obtained for each dependent parameter and based on ideal performance index which can be used to make initial suggestions for installing a hybrid outrigger system.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.73-80
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• 2022

본 연구에서는 공장에서 L형강을 이용하여 선조립한 NRC 보와 NRC 기둥을 현장에서 볼트 조립하는 NRC 보-기둥접합부 상세를 개발하였다. 개발된 접합부 상세는 NRC-J형과 NRC-JD형이다. NRC-J형은 NRC 기둥 측면의 강재 플레이트와 NRC 보의 엔드플레이트의 측면과 하부면에 TS볼트로 인장접합하는 방식이다. NRC-JD형은 전단에 대해서 NRC 보와 NRC 기둥의 측면을 고력볼트접합하고, 휨에 대해서 접합부를 관통하는 철근연결재와 보의 보강재를 겹침이음하도록하는 강접합 방식이다. 접합부 내진성능평가를 위하여, 두 가지 NRC 보-기둥 접합부 상세를 가지는 NRC-J 실험체, NRC-JD 실험체와 RC 보-기둥 접합부 상세를 가지는 RC-J 실험체 등 3개의 실험체를 제작하였다. 반복횡하중가력 실험결과, 모든 실험체의 최종 파괴형상은 보-기둥 접합면에서 보의 휨파괴로 나타났다. 정가력에 의한 실험체 최대내력은 RC-J 실험체에 비하여 NRC-J 실험체와 NRC-JD 실험체가 각각 10.1%, 29.6% 크게 나타났다. 두가지 NRC 접합부 상세 모두 KDS 기준(KDS 41 3100)의 합성중간모멘트골조 모멘트접합부에서 요구되는 최소 총층간변위각 0.03 rad 이상의 연성능력을 확보는 것으로 평가되었다. 부재각 5.7%에서 NRC-J실험체, NRC-JD 실험체가 RC실험체에 비해 약 34.8%, 61.1% 큰 누적 에너지 소산능력을 보유하고 있었다. NRC 보-기둥 접합부의 실험내력이 KDS 기준식에 의한 이론내력에 비하여 30%~53% 큰 것으로 평가되어, 기준식이 보유성능을 안전측으로 평가하였다.