• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.171-188
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• 2021

Plastic deformation of link beams in eccentrically braced frames is the primary dissipating source of seismic energy. Despite the excellent compatibility with the architectural designs, previous researches indicate the deficiency of flexural yielding links compared to the shear yielding ones because of their localized plastic deformation. Previous investigations have shown that implementing web openings in beams could be an efficient method to improve the seismic performance of moment-resisting connections. Accordingly, this research investigates the use of flexural links with stiffened and un-stiffened web openings to eliminate localized plasticity at the ends of the link. For this purpose, the numerical models are generated in finite element software "Abaqus" and verified against experimental data gathered from other studies. Models are subjected to cyclic displacement history to evaluate their behavior. Failure of the numerical models under cyclic loading is simulated using a micromechanical based damage model known as Cyclic Void Growth Model (CVGM). The elastic stiffness and the strength-based and CVGM-based inelastic rotation capacity of the links are compared to evaluate the studied models' seismic response. The results of this investigation indicate that some of the flexural links with edge stiffened web openings show increased inelastic rotation capacity compared to an un-perforated link.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.183-198
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• 2022

Plastic deformation of link beams in eccentrically braced frames is the primary dissipating source of seismic energy. Despite the excellent compatibility with the architectural designs, previous researches indicate the deficiency of flexural yielding links compared to the shear yielding ones because of their localized plastic deformation. Previous investigations have shown that implementing web openings in beams could be an efficient method to improve the seismic performance of moment-resisting connections. Accordingly, this research investigates the use of flexural links with stiffened and un-stiffened web openings to eliminate localized plasticity at the ends of the link. For this purpose, the numerical models are generated in finite element software "Abaqus" and verified against experimental data gathered from other studies. Models are subjected to cyclic displacement history to evaluate their behavior. Failure of the numerical models under cyclic loading is simulated using a micromechanical based damage model known as Cyclic Void Growth Model (CVGM). The elastic stiffness and the strength-based and CVGM-based inelastic rotation capacity of the links are compared to evaluate the studied models' seismic response. The results of this investigation indicate that some of the flexural links with edge stiffened web openings show increased inelastic rotation capacity compared to an un-perforated link.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.471-488
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• 2012

An efficient one dimensional finite element model has been presented for the dynamic analysis of composite laminated beams, using the efficient layerwise zigzag theory. To meet the convergence requirements for the weak integral formulation, cubic Hermite interpolation is used for the transverse displacement ($w_0$), and linear interpolation is used for the axial displacement ($u_0$) and shear rotation (${\psi}_0$). Each node of an element has four degrees of freedom. The expressions of variationally consistent inertia, stiffness matrices and the load vector are derived in closed form using exact integration. The formulation is validated by comparing the results with the 2D-FE results for composite symmetric and sandwich beams with various end conditions. The employed finite element model is free of shear locking. The present zigzag finite element results for natural frequencies, mode shapes of cantilever and clamped-clamped beams are obtained with a one-dimensional finite element codes developed in MATLAB. These 1D-FE results for cantilever and clamped beams are compared with the 2D-FE results obtained using ABAQUS to show the accuracy of the developed MATLAB code, for zigzag theory for these boundary conditions. This comparison establishes the accuracy of zigzag finite element analysis for dynamic response under given boundary conditions.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.1-22
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• 2018

Multi-storey precast concrete skeletal structures are assembled from individual prefabricated components which are erected on-site using various types of connections. In the current design of these structures, beam-to-column connections are assumed to be pin jointed. Welded plate beam to-column connections have been used in the precast concrete industry for many years. They have many advantages over other jointing methods in component production, quality control, transportation and assembly. However, there is at present limited information concerning their detailed structural behaviour under bending and shear loadings. The experimental work has involved the determination of moment-rotation relationships for semi-rigid precast concrete connections in full scale connection tests. The study reported in this paper was undertaken to clarify the behaviour of such connections under symmetrical vertical loadings. A series of full-scale tests was performed on sample column for which the column geometry and weld arrangements conformed with successful commercial practice. Proprietary hollow core slabs were tied to the beams by tensile reinforcing bars, which also provide the in-plane continuity across the connections. The strength of the connections in the double sided tests was at least 0.84 times the predicted moment of resistance of the composite beam and slab. The secant stiffness of the connections ranged from 0.7 to 3.9 times the flexural stiffness of the attached beam. When the connections were tested without the floor slabs and tie steel, the reduced strength and stiffness were approximately a third and half respectively. This remarkable contribution of the floor strength and stiffness to the flexural capacity of the joint is currently neglected in the design process for precast concrete frames. In general, the double sided connections were found to be more suited to a semi-rigid design approach than the single sided ones. The behaviour of double sided welded plate connection test results are presented in this paper. The behaviour of single sided welded plate connection test results is the subject of another paper.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.211-225
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• 1994

Responses of asymmetrical multistorey buildings to earthquakes are obtained by quasi-static code approach and real time dynamic analysis, using two different structural models. In the first model, all vertical members are assumed to be restrained at the slab levels and hence their end rotations, about horizontal axes, are taken as zero. In the second model this restriction is removed and the rotation is assumed to be proportional to the lateral stiffness of the member. A simple microcomputer based procedure is used in the analyses, by both models. Numerical examples are presented where results obtained from both the models are given. Effects of modelling on the response of three buildings, each with a different type and degree of asymmetry, are studied. Results for deflections and shear forces are presented and the effects of the type of model on the response are discussed.

• Coupled systems mechanics
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.157-190
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• 2016

This paper deals with frequency analysis of Euler-Bernoulli beams carrying an arbitrary number of Kelvin-Voigt viscoelastic dampers, subjected to harmonic loads. Multiple external/internal dampers occurring at the same position along the beam axis, modeling external damping devices and internal damping due to damage or imperfect connections, are considered. The challenge is to handle simultaneous discontinuities of the response, in particular bending-moment/rotation discontinuities at the location of external/internal rotational dampers, shear-force/deflection discontinuities at the location of external/internal translational dampers. Following a generalized function approach, the paper will show that exact closed-form expressions of the frequency response under point/polynomial loads can readily be derived, for any number of dampers. Also, the exact dynamic stiffness matrix and load vector of the beam will be built in a closed analytical form, to be used in a standard assemblage procedure for exact frequency response analysis of frames.

• 한국추진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국추진공학회 1995년도 제4회 학술강연회논문집
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• pp.141-153
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• 1995

An incremental Total Lagrangian Formulation is implemented for the finite element analysis of laminated composite pressure vessel with consideration of the material and geometric nonlinearities. For large displacements/large rotations due to geometric nonlinearities, the incremental equations are derived using a quadratic approximation for the increment of the reference vectors in terms of the nodal rotation increments. This approach leads to a complete tangent stiffness matrix. For material nonlinearity, the analysis is performed by using the piecewise linear method, taking account of the nonlinear shear stress-strain relation. The results of numerical tests include the large deflection behavior of the selected composite shell problem. When compared with the previous analysis, tile results are in good agreement with them. As a practical example, filament wound pressure vessel is analyzed with consideration of the geometrically and materially nonlinearity. The numerical results agree fairly well with the existing experimental results.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제29권6A호
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• pp.651-659
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• 2009

본 연구는 일체식 교대 교량의 파일-교대 연결부의 거동에 관한 것이다. 본 연구에서는 일체식 교대 교량 연결부의 강체거동을 위하여 교대에 매입된 파일(H형강)에 관통철근을 배치한 형태, 스터드 전단연결재를 설치한 형태의 두 가지의 파일-교대 연결부를 제안하였다. 제안된 파일-교대 연결부의 거동 평가를 위하여 제안된 연결부가 설치된 파일-교대 축소모형 시험체와 일체식 교량 설계지침에서 제시한 연결부가 설치된 파일-교대 축소모형 시험체를 제작하여 하중재하시험을 수행하였다. 하중재하시험 결과, 모든 시험체에서 탄성영역 내의 초기강성은 일반적인 일체식 교대 교량에 적용이 가능할 정도로 나타났다. 그러나 항복 이후 강성과 하중저항 성능, 균열진전양상, 회전 강성 및 지압강도 측면에서 비교한 결과, 본 연구에서 제안한 파일-교대 연결부 방식이 일체식 교대교량의 파일 연결부의 강체거동에 더욱 효과적인 것으로 평가되었다.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.10-21
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• 2014

프리캐스트 방식에 의해 제작이 가능한 격자형 강합성 바닥판의 이음부는 콘크리트 전단키와 고장력볼트 체결로 구성될 수 있으며, 이와같은 이음부 자체에 대한 휨 및 전단성능은 부재요소에 대한 실험을 통해 분석된 바 있다. 본 연구에서는 실제 바닥판 구조시스템에서 이음부에 의한 횡방향 하중전달 거동을 분석하고자, 길이 2.5m 및 폭 1m의 단위 바닥판 모듈 한쌍에 이음부를 설치한 실험체를 제작하고 중심 및 편심가력 휨실험을 하였다. 이음부에 하중이 직접 가해지는 중심재하 조건에서 고장력볼트의 설치개수가 30cm 간격 9개에서 60cm 간격 4개로 줄어 들 경우, 재하단계에 따라 이음부의 회전이 비교적 더 크게 증가하고, 이에 따라 바닥판 횡방향으로의 하중전달 정도가 감소함을 알 수 있었다. 그러나, 한쪽 바닥판의 중심에 집중하중이 가해지는 편심재하 조건의 경우에는 횡방향 하중전달 거동에 큰 차이가 없었다. 하중 재하방법별로 이음부의 거동을 비교한 결과, 집중하중에 대한 바닥판 횡방향으로의 하중분배 및 전달량은 이음부 자체의 성능뿐만 아니라 바닥판 슬래브의 펀칭전단에 의해서도 제한되는 것으로 분석되었다. 또한, 펀칭 전단파괴가 발생할 때까지 이음부의 고장력볼트가 항복하지 않은 점을 고려할 때, 이음부 고장력볼트의 설치개수를 4개에서 9개로 증가시키는 것은 실질적으로 강도 보다는 이음부 및 바닥판의 휨강성 성능 증가에 더 큰 영향을 미치는 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제30권9호
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• pp.41-55
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• 2014

일반적으로 암반 터널 지진해석 시 절리의 영향을 무시하며 암반을 연속체라 가정한다. 하지만 이와 같은 가정의 적절성에 관해서는 연구된 바 없다. 본 연구에서는 응답변위법을 적용하여 지진동에 의하여 유발되는 암반 절리의 변위가 터널의 응답에 미치는 영향을 일련의 개별요소법을 이용하여 수치적으로 규명하였다. 해석에는 절리와 터널의 교차위치, 절리의 강성, 경사, 간격, 그리고 암반과 터널 사이의 인터페이스 강성이 고려되었다. 해석 결과, 절리의 강성이 터널에 가장 지배적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 절리의 간격은 클수록 변위가 국부적으로 집중되어 응답이 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 절리의 경사는 정적인 경우와는 상반되게 $45^{\circ}$에서 응답이 가장 작게 계산되었다. 이는 전단변형으로 인하여 수직면과 수평면에 큰 전단응력이 작용하여 주응력면이 $45^{\circ}$로 회전하기 때문인 것으로 판단된다. 결과적으로 절리의 경사, 간격, 강성 모두 터널의 응답에 큰 영향을 미치며 특히 간격이 큰 미끈한 수직 또는 수평방향 절리가 터널을 통과하는 경우가 가장 위험한 것으로 나타났다. 또한 터널 라이닝에는 휨응력보다는 전단응력이 큰 폭으로 증가하므로 내진설계 시 이를 반드시 검토해야 할 것으로 판단된다.