• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제17권3_4호
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• pp.539-556
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• 2004

In this paper, the design, fabrication and characterization of a piezoelectric friction damper are presented. It was sized with the proposed practical procedure to minimize the story drift and floor acceleration of an existing 1/4-scale, three-story frame structure under both near-fault and far-field earthquakes. The design operation friction force in kip was numerically determined to range from 2.2 to 3.3 times the value of the peak ground acceleration in g (gravitational acceleration). Experimental results indicated that the load-displacement loop of the damper is nearly rectangular in shape and independent of the excitation frequency. The coefficient of friction of the damper is approximately 0.85 when the clamping force on the damper is above 400 lbs. It was found that the friction force variation of the damper generated by piezoelectric actuators with 1000 Volts is approximately 90% of the expected value. The properties of the damper are insensitive to its ambient temperature and remain almost the same after being tested for more than 12,000 cycles.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.275-284
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• 2020

The scope of this study is the comparison between experimental results of tests performed on a base isolated building using helical wire rope isolators (WRs), and results of Nonlinear Response History Analyses (NRHAs) performed using SAP 2000, a commercial software for structural analysis. In the first stage of this research, WRs have been tested under shear deformation beyond their linear range of deformation, and analytical models have been derived to describe the nonlinear response of the bearings under different directions of loading. On the following stage, shaking table tests have been carried out on a 1/3 scale steel model isolated at the base by means of curved surface sliders (CSS) and WRs. The response of the structure under ground motion excitation has been compared to that obtained using numerical analyses in SAP 2000. The feasibility of modelling the nonlinear behavior of the tested isolation layer using multilinear link elements embedded in SAP 2000 is discussed in this paper, together with the advantages of using WRs as supplemental devices for CSSs base isolated structures.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제71권4호
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• pp.445-458
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• 2019

This study mainly aims to assess the performance of soil-structure systems designed by direct displacement-based method coupled with strong column-weak beam design concept through various system identification techniques under strong ground motions. To this end, various system identification methods are employed to evaluate the dynamic characteristics of a structure (i.e., modal frequency, system damping, mode shapes, and plastic hinge formation pattern) under a strong seismic excitation considering soil-structure interaction for different site conditions as specified by ASCE 7-10. The scope of the study narrowed down to the code-complying low- to high-rise steel moment resisting frames with various heights (4, 8, 12, 16-story). The comparison of the result of soil-structure systems with fix-based support condition indicates that the modal frequencies of these systems are highly influenced by the structure heights, specifically for the softer soils. This trend is more significant for higher modes of the system which can considerably dominate the response of structures in which the higher modes have more contribution in dynamic response. Amongst all studied modes of the vibration, the damping ratio estimated for the first mode is relatively the closet to the initial assumed damping ratios. Moreover, it was found that fewer plastic hinges are developed in the structure of soil-structure systems with a softer soil which contradicts the general expectation of higher damageability of such structural systems.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제54권8호
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• pp.2974-2988
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• 2022

Implementation of component isolation in nuclear industry is challenging due to gaps in research and the lack of specific guidelines. In this study, parameters affecting component-level isolation of advanced reactor vessels are identified based on a representative numerical model with explicit consideration of nonlinear soil-structure interaction (SSI). The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of, and to identify potential limitations of using conventional friction pendulum bearings to seismically isolate vessels. It is found that slender vessels or components are particularly vulnerable to rotational accelerations at the isolation interface, which are caused by rotation of the sub-structure and by excitation of higher modes in the horizontal direction of the seismically isolated system. Component isolation is found to be more effective for relatively stiffer vessels and at sites with stiff soil. Considering that conventional isolators are deficient in resisting axial tension, it is observed that the optimum location for supporting a component to achieve seismic isolation, is at a cross-sectional plane passing through the center of mass of the vessel. These findings are corroborated by numerous simulations of the response of seismically isolated reactor vessels at different nuclear power plant sites subject to a variety of ground motions.

• 한국터널지하공간학회 논문집
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.119-128
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• 2016

성능기반 설계에서 구조물의 안정성은 손상 상태와 이를 수치화한 손상 지수에 의해 평가한다. 지상 구조물에 대해서는 이들이 비교적 명확하게 정의되어 있으나 지중 구조물에 대한 연구 수행 사례는 매우 제한적이다. 본 연구에서는 국내 지하철 시스템에 널리 사용되는 박스형 개착식 터널에 작용하는 지진하중에 의한 손상 상태와 손상 지수를 일련의 비탄성 프레임 해석을 통하여 규명하였다. 터널의 3 단계 손상 상태는 구조물에 발생한 소성 힌지의 수에 의해 정의하였다. 손상 지수는 터널 구조 부재의 탄성 모멘트와 항복 모멘트의 비로 정의하여 탄성 해석만으로도 비탄성 거동과 파괴 메커니즘의 모사가 가능하도록 하였다. 또한 손상 지수를 자유장 전단 변형률의 함수로도 제시하였다. 전단 변형률은 1 차원 지반응답해석으로 쉽게 계산할 수 있으므로 이를 이용하여 간편하게 박스형 터널의 초기 내진 안정성 평가가 가능할 것으로 판단된다. 보다 일반적이고 보편적인 적용성 확보를 위해서는 추후 포괄적인 해석을 수행하여 다양한 형태의 터널과 지반에서의 전단 변형률 분포와 불확실성에 대한 연구가 진행되어야 할 것이다. 본 연구에서 제시된 터널 내진설계를 위한 손상 상태, 손상 지수, 그리고 전단파 속도 및 전단변형률 간의 상호관계 플래트폼은 새로운 아이디어를 담고 있으며 추후 설계에 널리 활용될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제10권5호
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• pp.989-1012
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• 2016

The structural dynamic behavior and yield strength considering both ductility and strain rate effects are analyzed in this article. For the single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) system, the relationship between the relative velocity and the strain rate response is deduced and the strain rate spectrum is presented. The ductility factor can be incorporated into the strain rate spectrum conveniently based on the constant-ductility velocity response spectrum. With the application of strain rate spectrum, it is convenient to consider the ductility and strain rate effects in engineering practice. The modal combination method, i.e., square root of the sum of the squares (SRSS) method, is employed to calculate the maximum strain rate of the elastoplastic multiple-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) system under uniform excitation. Considering the spatially varying ground motions, a new response spectrum method is developed by incorporating the ductility factor and strain rate into the conventional response spectrum method. In order to further analyze the effects of strain rate and ductility on structural dynamic behavior and yield strength, the cantilever beam (one-dimensional) and the triangular element (two-dimensional) are taken as numerical examples to calculate their seismic responses in time domain. Numerical results show that the permanent displacements with and without considering the strain rate effect are significantly different from each other. It is not only necessary in theory but also significant in engineering practice to take the ductility and strain rate effects into consideration.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제48권5호
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• pp.1237-1251
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• 2016

Although the horizontal component of an earthquake response can be significantly reduced through the use of conventional seismic isolators, the vertical component of excitation is still transmitted directly into the structure. Records from instrumented structures, and some recent tests and analyses have actually seen increases in vertical responses in base isolated structures under the combined effects of horizontal and vertical ground motions. This issue becomes a great concern to facilities such as a Nuclear Power Plants (NPP), with specialized equipment and machinery that is not only expensive, but critical to safe operation. As such, there is considerable interest worldwide in vertical and three-dimensional (3D) isolation systems. This paper examines several vertical and 3D isolation systems that have been proposed and their potential application to modern nuclear facilities. In particular, a series of case study analyses of a modern NPP model are performed to examine the benefits and challenges associated with 3D isolation compared with horizontal isolation. It was found that compared with the general horizontal isolators, isolators that have vertical frequencies of no more than 3 Hz can effectively reduce the vertical in-structure responses for the studied NPP model. Among the studied cases, the case that has a vertical isolation frequency of 3 Hz is the one that can keep the horizontal period of the isolators as the first period while having the most flexible vertical isolator properties. When the vertical frequency of isolators reduces to 1 Hz, the rocking effect is obvious and rocking restraining devices are necessary.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.23-29
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• 2008

강도한계 이선형 단자유도 시스템의 지진 하중 하에서의 동적 불안정에 대해 연구하였다. 강도한계 이선형 이력 모델은 철골 모멘트 골조의 이력거동을 가장 잘 모사한다. 단자유도 시스템의 동적 불안정을 판단하기 위해 붕괴 강도비를 사용하였고, 이것은 붕괴가 일어날 때의 항복강도 저감계수이다. 단단한 지반에서 측정된 240개의 지진을 이용하고 고유주기, 강성 경화 기울기, 음강성 기울기, 연성 그리고 $2{\sim}20%$의 감쇠비를 변수로 하여 강도한계 이선형 단자유도 시스템의 붕괴 강도비의 평균과 편차 값들을 구할 수 있도록 통계 분석을 하였다. 비선형 회귀분석을 통해 강도한계 이선형 단자유도 시스템의 붕괴 강도비의 평균과 표준편차를 계산할 수 있는 식을 구하였다. 제안한 식을 이용하여 붕괴 강도비의 확률적 분포를 구하였고, 실제 값과 비교하여 제안한 식의 정확성을 입증하였다.

• 한국터널지하공간학회 논문집
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.567-576
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 지반보강용 시멘트-페이스트에 초음파를 조사하여 온도변화, 점도, 일축압축강도, 육안관측 시험을 통해 초음파가 시멘트-페이스트에 어떠한 물리적 특성을 변화시키는지에 대하여 고찰하였다. 실험에 사용된 w/c는 50~100%까지 다양하게 진행하였으며, 그라우트재의 온도변화는 ${\pm}2^{\circ}C$내에서 범위를 벗어나지 않도록 조절하여 실험을 진행하였다. 실험결과 온도변화는 초음파 조사시간에 비례하여 일정하게 증가하였고, 초음파를 조사한 지반보강용 시멘트-페이스트 점도는 최대 40%까지 감소하는 것으로 나타났다. 일축압축강도는 평균 30% 증가하였으며 육안관측시험에서도 초음파를 조사한 시멘트-페이스트의 단면이 공극이 많이 감소하는 양상을 보였다.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.281-291
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 횡력을 받는 구조물 거동에 대한 보-기둥 접합부의 영향을 확인하기 위하여 5층 철골구조물을 KBC2005 건축구조 설계기준에 맞게 구조설계 하였으며 접합부를 완전 강접합부로 이상화한 경우와 반강접 접합부로 설계하였다. 철골 보 및 기둥의 모멘트-곡률관계는 화이버모델을 이용하여 확인하였으며 반강접 접합부의 모멘트-회전각 관계는 파워모델 그리고 철골 보, 기둥 및 접합부의 이력거동은 3-매개변수 모델을 이용하여 나타내었다. 5층 철골구조물은 개별골조와 연결골조의 2차원 구조물로 이상화하였다. 4개 지진파의 재현주기 수준별로 산정한 최대지반가속도와 푸쉬오버해석의 최대밑면전단력을 위한 지반가속도에 대하여 시간이력해석을 실시하여 지붕층 변위, 밑면전단력, 층간변위, 접합부 요구연성도, 기둥, 보 및 접합부의 최대모멘트 그리고 소성힌지 분포 등을 확인하였다. 반강접 접합부 골조는 완전 강접합 골조에 비해 적은 밑면전단력이 발생하였으며 기둥, 보 및 접합부에 발생하는 휨모멘트의 크기와 증가율도 적었다. TSD 접합부는 우리나라 설계수준의 지진하중에 대하여 예제 구조물에서 경제성과 안전성을 확보 할 수 있음을 확인할 수 있었다.