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Representation of Rebar using IFC at Schematic Structural Design Stage (기술초대석 I - IFC를 이용한 기본설계단계 철근배근의 표현)

  • Jeong, Jong-Hyeon;Kim, Chi-Gyeong;Kim, Ji-Hyeon
    • 건축구조
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    • v.19 no.4
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    • pp.51-60
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    • 2012
  • In recent years, BIM has been applied to many building projects. However, IFC, which is the core technology of data exchange in BIM, has not been used widely. In particular, IFC has almost never been used to represent rebars in RC structures. This is because the lack of understanding and utilization strategy for data model of IFC on rebars. The purpose of this study is to store and manage the data on rebars using IFC at the schematic design stage. For this, we investigated the data to represent rebars for RC members, such as beam, column, wall, and slab at the schematic design stage. And, we analyzed the data model of IFC on rebars at the schematic design stage. Based on these investigation and analysis on data, we proposed the strategy for utilization of the data model of IFC on rebars. Finally, for verification, we generated a sample IFC file to represent the rebars of a simple RC structure according to the proposed strategy and imported the sample IFC file into the software, which we developed for this study. Based on the results of the import, we concluded that the data on rebars can be stored and managed using the proposed strategy for utilization of the data model of IFC on rebars.

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Vibration Characteristics of the PWR Fuel Rod Supported by New Doublet Spacer Grids (새이중판 지지격자로 지지된 경수로용 연료봉의 진동특성)

  • 최명환;강흥석;윤경호;김형규;송기남
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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    • 2003.05a
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    • pp.905-910
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    • 2003
  • One of the methods that are used to compare and verify the supporting performance of the spacer grids developed is the vibration characteristic test. A modal test in this paper is performed for a dummy rod 3,847mm tall supported by eight New Doublet (ND) spacer grids. For the vibration test in air, nine accelerometers, one displacement sensor and one shaker are used for acquiring signals, and an I-DEAS TDAS software is employed for analyzing the signals. Also, a finite element (FE) analysis is performed by a beam-spring simple model and a contact model simulating the contact phenomenon between the rod and the fm spring. And then, the result of the FE analysis is compared with that of the modal test. The natural frequencies as well as the mode shapes calculated by the proposed contact models have a greater similarity to the test results than those by the previous beam-spring model. In addition, for grasping whether or not the modal parameters are influenced by where shaking spot is, two kinds of tests are performed; one is for the shaker attached at the fourth span (center), the other is for the shaker at the fifth span that is one span nearer to the bottom of the rod. The latter shows higher MAC than the former. Finally, the vibration displacements are measured in the range of 0.112-0.214mm for the excitation force of 0.25-0.75 N.

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Optimal Design of Overlapped Ultrasonic Sensor Ring for High Performance Obstacle Detection Using Effective Beam Overlap (효과적인 빔 폭 중첩을 이용한 고성능 장애물 탐지용 중첩 초음파 센서 링의 최적 설계)

  • Kim, Sung-Bok;Kim, Hyun-Bin
    • Journal of the Institute of Convergence Signal Processing
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.67-75
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    • 2011
  • This paper presents the systematic optimal design of an overlapped ultrasonic sensor ring for high performance obstacle detection using effective beam overlap. Basically, a set of low directivity ultrasonic sensors of the same type are arranged in a circle at regular intervals with their beams overlapped. First, both real and simplified beam patterns of an ultrasonic sensor and several sensor models for obstacle position estimation within its beam pattern are introduced. Second, the obstacle detection range of an overlapped ultrasonic sensor ring and its simple sensor model for obstacle position estimation are described. Third, for both conic and non-conic shaped beam pattern, the design indices of an overlapped ultrasonic sensor ring for minimal positional uncertainty in obstacle detection are defined. Fourth, the constraints imposed on the structural parameters of an overlapped ultrasonic sensor ring to guarantee non empty beam overlap and to avoid excessive beam overlap are derived. Fifth, the optimal number of ultrasonic sensors for a given radius of an overlapped ultrasonic sensor ring and the optimal radius of an overlapped ultrasonic sensor ring are determined. Throughout this paper, the MA40B8 from Murata Inc. is taken as a representative commercial low directivity ultrasonic sensor.

The Development of Real-time Feedback Vibration Control System Using Wireless Sensor Networks (무선 센서 네트워크를 이용한 실시간 Feedback 진동제어 시스템 개발)

  • Heo, Gwang Hee;Kim, Chung Gil;Ahn, Ui Jong
    • Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.60-66
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    • 2012
  • This paper aims to constitute a feedback vibration control system using wireless sensor networks and experiment it on a model structure to verify its effectiveness. For the purpose, we set up a feedback vibration control system composed of a wireless input/output(I/O) sensor node based on bluetooth, a home-made shear type MR damper, a shaker which generates a constant size of sine wave, and a simple beam model structure. The vibration control experiment was performed by shaking the 1/4 point of beam with a shaker. At the moment of shaking, we controled the vibration with MR damper which was placed vertically on the center of beam. Simultaneously, by acquiring acceleration response at the 2/4 point of beam, we evaluated the effectiveness of control capability. The control command was set to send a voltage signal to MR damper when the acceleration response, acquired from the wireless I/O sensor node placed at the center of beam, was more than a certain amount. Although the realtime feedback vibration control system constituted in this paper is effective only within a limited command system, it has been proven that the system was able to effectively decrease the vibration of structure by generating a control command aimed for realtime purpose. The system also showed a possibility to be used as a structural response control system adapting a variety of semi-active control algorithm.

Decomposition of Shear Resistance Components in Reinforced Concrete Beams (철근콘크리트 보의 전단저항 성분 분해)

  • Rhee, Chang-Shin;Shin, Geun-Ok;Kim, Woo
    • Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute
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    • v.18 no.6 s.96
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    • pp.819-825
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    • 2006
  • The objective of the present study is to verify the validity of a new truss model for evaluating the contribution by arch action to shear resistance in shear-critical reinforced concrete beams. The new truss model is based on the relationship between shear and bending moment in a beam subjected to combined shear and bending. The compatibility condition of the shear deformation that deviates from Bernoulli bending plane is formulated utilizing the smeared truss idealization with an inclined compression chord. The Modified Compression Filed Theory is employed to calculate the shear deformation of the web, and the relative axial displacements of the compression and the tension chord by the shear flow are also calculated. From this shear compatibility condition in a beam, the shear contribution by the arch action is numerically decoupled. Then the validity of the model is examined by applying the model to some selected test beams in literatures. On the basis of the analytical results, the contribution by the web to shear resistance can be constant and have an excellent linear correlation with the web reinforcement ratio. The present decoupling approach may provide a simple way for the assessment of the role of each parameter or mechanism that affects the ultimate shear behavior of reinforced concrete beams.

Probabilistic Analysis of Dynamic Characteristics of Structures considering Joint Fastening and Tolerance (체결부 및 공차를 고려한 구조물의 확률기반 동적 특성 연구)

  • Won, Jun-Ho;Kwang, Kang-Jin;Choi, Joo-Ho
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.44-50
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    • 2010
  • Structural vibration is a significant problem in many multi-part or multi-component assemblies. In aircraft industry, structures are composed of various fasteners, such as bolts, snap, hinge, weld or other fastener or connector (collectively "fasteners"). Due to these, prediction and design involving dynamic characteristics is quite complicated. However, the current state of the art does not provide an analytical tool to effectively predict structure's dynamic characteristics, because consideration of structural uncertainties (i.e. material properties, geometric tolerance, dimensional tolerance, environment and so on) is difficult and very small fasteners in the structure cause a huge amount of analysis time to predict dynamic characteristics using the FEM (finite element method). In this study, to resolve the current state of the art, a new approach is proposed using the FEM and probabilistic analysis. Firstly, equivalent elements are developed using simple element (e.g. bar, beam, mass) to replace fasteners' finite element model. Developed equivalent elements enable to explain static behavior and dynamic behavior of the structure. Secondly, probabilistic analysis is applied to evaluate the PDF (probability density function) of dynamic characteristics due to tolerance, material properties and so on. MCS (Monte-Carlo simulation) is employed for this. Proposed methodology offers efficiency of dynamic analysis and reality of the field as well. Simple plates joined by fasteners are taken as an example to illustrate the proposed method.

Delamination Analysis of Orthotropic Laminated Plates Using Moving Nodal Modes (이동절점모드를 사용한 직교이방성 적층평판의 층간분리해석)

  • Ahn, Jae-Seok
    • Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.293-300
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    • 2012
  • In this study, the delamination analysis has been implemented to investigate the initiation and propagation of crack in composite laminates composed of orthotropic materials. A simple modeling was achieved by moving nodal technique without re-meshing work when crack propagation occurred. This paper aims at achieving two specific objectives. The first is to suggest a very simple modeling scheme compared with those applied to conventional h-FEM based models. To verify the performance of the proposed model, analysis of double cantilever beams with composite materials was implemented and then the results were compared with reference values in literatures. The second one is to investigate the behavior of interior delamination problems using the proposed model. To complete these objectives, the full-discrete-layer model based on Lobatto shape functions was considered and energy release rates were calculated using three-dimensional VCCT(virtual crack closure technique) based on linear elastic fracture mechanics.

A nonlinear model for ultimate analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures

  • Morfidis, Konstantinos;Kiousis, Panos D.;Xenidis, Hariton
    • Computers and Concrete
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    • v.14 no.6
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    • pp.695-710
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    • 2014
  • This paper presents a theoretical and computational approach to solve inelastic structures subjected to overloads. Current practice in structural design is based on elastic analysis followed by limit strength design. Whereas this approach typically results in safe strength design, it does not always guarantee satisfactory performance at the service level because the internal stiffness distribution of the structure changes from the service to the ultimate strength state. A significant variation of relative stiffnesses between the two states may result in unwanted cracking at the service level with expensive repairs, while, under certain circumstances, early failure may occur due to unexpected internal moment reversals. To address these concerns, a new inelastic model is presented here that is based on the nonlinear material response and the interaction relation between axial forces and bending moments of a beam-column element. The model is simple, reasonably accurate, and computationally efficient. It is easy to implement in standard structural analysis codes, and avoids the complexities of expensive alternative analyses based on 2D and 3D finite-element computations using solid elements.

Whipping analysis of hull girders considering slamming impact loads (슬래밍 충격하중을 고려한 선체 휘핑 해석)

  • Seong-Whan Park;Keun-Bae Lee;Chae-Whan Rim
    • Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.37 no.3
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    • pp.99-109
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    • 2000
  • Elastic dynamic responses analysis program for ship hulls considering slamming impact loads due to the voyage in large amplitude waves is developed. Ship hull structures are modeled by a thin-walled beam model in order to consider effects of shear deformation. The momentum slamming theory is used to derive nonlinear hydrodynamic forces considering intersection between wave particles and ship section. For the validation of the developed computer program, motions of a V-shaped simple section model and S-175 standard container model are calculated and analyzed. In each numerical example, time histories of relative displacement, velocity and vertical bending moment of a ship section are derived, considering the effect of slamming impacts in various wave conditions.ures near the free surface as well as the wake of the hydrofoil.

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Energy absorption of the ring stiffened tubes and the application in blast wall design

  • Liao, JinJing;Ma, Guowei
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.66 no.6
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    • pp.713-727
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    • 2018
  • Thin-walled mental tubes under lateral crushing are desirable and reliable energy absorbers against impact or blast loads. However, the early formations of plastic hinges in the thin cylindrical wall limit the energy absorption performance. This study investigates the energy absorption performance of a simple, light and efficient energy absorber called the ring stiffened tube. Due to the increase of section modulus of tube wall and the restraining effect of the T-stiffener flange, key energy absorption parameters (peak crushing force, energy absorption and specific energy absorption) have been significantly improved against the empty tube. Its potential application in the offshore blast wall design has also been investigated. It is proposed to replace the blast wall endplates at the supports with the energy absorption devices that are made up of the ring stiffened tubes and springs. An analytical model based on beam vibration theory and virtual work theory, in which the boundary conditions at each support are simplified as a translational spring and a rotational spring, has been developed to evaluate the blast mitigation effect of the proposed design scheme. Finite element method has been applied to validate the analytical model. Comparisons of key design criterions such as panel deflection and energy absorption against the traditional design demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed design in blast alleviation.