• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.319-332
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• 2019

This study is aimed to predict the behaviour of channel shear connectors in composite floor systems at different temperatures. For this purpose, a soft computing approach is adopted. Two novel intelligence methods, including an Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) and a Genetic Programming (GP), are developed. In order to generate the required data for the intelligence methods, several push-out tests were conducted on various channel connectors at different temperatures. The dimension of the channel connectors, temperature, and slip are considered as the inputs of the models, and the strength of the connector is predicted as the output. Next, the performance of the ELM and GP is evaluated by developing an Artificial Neural Network (ANN). Finally, the performance of the ELM, GP, and ANN is compared with each other. Results show that ELM is capable of achieving superior performance indices in comparison with GP and ANN in the case of load prediction. Also, it is found that ELM is not only a very fast algorithm but also a more reliable model.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.381-395
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• 2009

This paper presents the details of an advanced Finite Element (FE) analysis of a plane steel portal frame with semi-rigid beam-to-column connections subjected cyclic loading. In spite of several component models on cyclic behaviour of connections presented in the literature, works on numerical investigations on cyclic behaviour of full scale frames are rather scarce. This paper presents the evolution of an FE model which deals comprehensively with the issues related to cyclic behaviour of full scale steel frames using ABAQUS software. In the material modeling, combined kinematic/isotropic hardening model and isotropic hardening model along with Von Mises criteria are used. Connection non-linearity is also considered in the analysis. The bolt slip which happens in friction grip connection is modeled. The bolt load variation during loading, which is a pivotal issue in reality, has been taken care in the present model. This aspect, according to the knowledge of the authors, has been first time reported in the literature. The numerically predicted results using the methodology evolved in the present study, for the cyclic behaviour of a cantilever beam and a rigid frame, are validated with experimental results available in the literature. The moment-rotation and deflection responses of the evolved model, match well with experimental results. This proves that the methodology for evolving the steel frame and connection model presented in this paper is closer to real frame behaviour as evident from the good comparison and hence paves the way for further parametric studies on cyclic behaviour of flexibly connected frames.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제78권3호
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• pp.231-253
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• 2021

Pure bending loading conditions are not frequently occurred in practical engineering, but the flexural researches are important since it's the basis of mechanical property researches under complex loading. Hence, the objective of this paper is to investigate the flexural behavior of concrete-filled rectangular steel tube (CFRT) through combined experimental and numerical studies. Flexural tests were conducted to investigate the mechanical performance of CFRT under bending. The load vs. deflection curves during the loading process was analyzed in detail. All the specimens behaved in a very ductile manner. Besides, based on the experimental result, the composite action between the steel tube and core concrete was studies and examined. Furthermore, the feasibility and accuracy of the numerical method was verified by comparing the computed results with experimental observations. The full curves analysis on the moment vs. curvature curves was further conducted, where the development of the stress and strain redistribution in the steel tube and core concrete was clarified comprehensively. It should be noted that there existed bond slip between the core concrete and steel tube during the loading process. And then, an extensive parametric study, including the steel strength, concrete strength, steel ratio and aspect ratio, was performed. Finally, design formula to calculate the ultimate moment and flexural stiffness of CFRTs were presented. The predicted results showed satisfactory agreement with the experimental and FE results. Additionally, the difference between the experimental/FE and predicted results using the related design codes were illustrated.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.20-27
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• 2021

이 연구에서는 강봉 트러스 시스템으로 보강된 조적벽체의 내진거동을 합리적으로 평가하기 위하여 범용프로그램인 Abaqus를 이용한 비선형 유한요소해석 절차를 제시하였다. 조적벽체의 유한요소 모델은 콘크리트 손상 소성(concrete damaged plasticity, CDP)모델 및 벽돌-모르타르 계면 특성은 Yang et al.이 제시한 조적 프리즘의 압축 및 인장의 응력-변형률 모델과 전단마찰모델을 기반으로 메소-스케일법을 적용하였다. 유한요소 해석결과를 다양한 변수조건에서 실험결과와 비교한 결과, 강봉 트러스 시스템으로 보강된 조적벽체의 균열진전, 파괴 모드, 강체회전 내력 및 최대내력 그리고 횡하중-횡변위 관계에 대한 실험결과와 잘 일치하였다. 따라서 제시된 유한요소해석 절차는 조적벽체의 내진보강 설계에 합리적으로 이용될 수 있다고 판단된다.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제34권12호
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• pp.59-69
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• 2018

한계평형법 이론들을 사용하기 위해서는 극한 파괴 상태에서 나타나는 파괴 전단면을 찾아야 한다. 강도 감소법에서는 유한요소해석의 수치해가 일정 반복 횟수 이내에 수렴하지 못하는 시점을 극한 파괴 상태로 정의한다. 하지만 Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian (CEL)기법을 유한요소해석에서 사용하면 극한 파괴 상태에 도달하여도 수치해의 비수렴 상황이 발생하지 않으므로 이러한 정의는 사용하기 어렵다. 본 연구에서는 CEL 기법을 이용한 유한요소해석에서 지반의 극한 파괴 상태를 감지할 수 있는 객관적인 물리량 기준을 제시하였다. 비배수 조건의 연약지반이 연속기초 하중을 받는 경우 극한 파괴 상태에 해당하는 이론적 하중에서 소성 소산 에너지의 변화속도가 민감하게 변화함을 찾을 수 있었다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제71권4호
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• pp.433-444
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• 2019

Shear studs are often used to connect steel girders and concrete deck to form a composite bridge system. The application of precast concrete deck to steel-concrete composite bridges can improve the strength of decks and reduce the shrinkage and creep effect on the long-term behavior of structures. How to ensure the connection between steel girders and concrete deck directly influences the composite behavior between steel girder and precast concrete deck as well as the behavior of the structure system. Compared with traditional multi-I girder systems, a twin-I girder composite bridge system is more simplified but may lead to additional requirements on the shear studs connecting steel girders and decks due to the larger girder spacing. Up to date, only very limited quantity of researches has been conducted regarding the behavior of shear studs on twin-I girder bridge systems. One convenient way for steel composite bridge system is to cast concrete deck in place with shear studs uniformly-distributed along the span direction. For steel composite bridge system using precast concrete deck, voids are included in the precast concrete deck segments, and they are casted with cast-in-place concrete after the concrete segments are erected. In this paper, several sets of push-out tests are conducted, which are used to investigate the heavier of shear studs within the voids in the precast concrete deck. The test data are analyzed and compared with those from finite element models. A simplified shear stud model is proposed using a beam element instead of solid elements. It is used in the finite element model analyses of the twin-I girder composite bridge system to relieve the computational efforts of the shear studs. Additionally, a parametric study is developed to find the effects of void size, void spacing, and shear stud diameter and spacing. Finally, the recommendations are given for the design of precast deck using void for twin I-girder bridge systems.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.103-115
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• 2019

In this study, the strength and stiffness (EI) of wood-concrete composite beams for bridges with T-shaped cross section were evaluated. Two types of connectors were used: connectors bonded with epoxy adhesive and connectors attached to the wood just by pre-drilling (without adhesive). The connectors consisted of common steel bars with a diameter of 12.5 mm. Initially, the strength and stiffness (EI) of the beams were analyzed by bending tests with the load applied at the third point of the beam. Subsequently, the composite beams were evaluated by numerical simulation using ANSYS software with focus on the connection system. To make the composite beams, Eucalyptus citriodora wood and medium strength concrete were used. The slip modulus K and the ultimate strength values of each type of connector were obtained by direct shear tests performed on composite specimens. The results showed that the connector glued with epoxy adhesive resulted in better strength and stiffness (EI) for the composite beams when compared to the connector fixed by pre-drilling. The differences observed were up to 10%. The strength and stiffness (EI) values obtained analytically by $M{\ddot{o}}hler^{\prime}$ model were lower than the values obtained experimentally from the bending tests, and the differences were up to 25%. The numerical simulations allowed, with reasonable approximation, the evaluation of stress distributions in the composite beams tested experimentally.

• 한국추진공학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.124-131
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• 2019

가스터빈엔진 고도시험설비 운용특성탐색 및 설비튜닝 연구와 유량/추력 측정방안 검증을 위한 엔진 시뮬레이션덕트 설계 연구를 수행하였다. 설비 운용특성 검증은 배압/추력 제어가 필요하므로 Spikecone type의 가변노즐을 적용하였으며, 유량검증용 ISO 쵸킹노즐의 추가장착이 가능토록 설계하였다. 시뮬레이션덕트 주유로 면적은 1D Sizing으로 결정하고, 노즐면적변화에 따른 시뮬레이션덕트 내부 유동특성은 1D/CFD 해석으로 조사하였으며, 해석결과로부터 설비운용특성 탐색 및 유량/추력 검증시험을 위한 공기공급부 시험조건을 도출하였다. Spike 노즐 구동부는 시험 전운용 구간에서 공력하중조건을 견디도록 모터, 리니어 볼스크류 등의 부품모델을 선정하였으며, 시험 시 10 mm/s의 이송속도가 가능하도록 설계하였다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.277-288
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• 2022

A novel flat steel plate-concrete-corrugated steel plate (FS-C-CS) sandwich panel was proposed for resisting impact load. The failure mode, impact force and displacement response of the FS-C-CS panel under impact loading were studied via drop-weight impact tests. The combined global flexure and local indentation deformation mode of the FS-C-CS panel was observed, and three stages of impact process were identified. Moreover, the effects of corrugated plate height and steel plate thickness on the impact responses of the FS-C-CS panels were quantitatively analysed, and the impact resistant performance of the FS-C-CS panel was found to be generally improved on increasing corrugated plate height and thickness in terms of smaller deformation as well as larger impact force and post-peak mean force. The Finite Element (FE) model of the FS-C-CS panel under impact loading was established to predict its dynamic response and further reveal its failure mode and impact energy dissipation mechanism. The numerical results indicated that the concrete core and corrugated steel plate dissipated the majority of impact energy. In addition, employing end plates and high strength bolts as shear connectors could prevent the slip between steel plates and concrete core and assure the full composite action of the FS-C-CS panel.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제25권10호
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• pp.5-15
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• 2009

본 논문에서는 옥천 및 창녕지역에서 총 24회 수행한 암반앵커 현장인발시험의 결과를 나타내었다. 시험앵커의 정착깊이는 1~6m로 서로다른 암반내에 설치하였다. 앵커의 대부분은 고강도 이형철근인 SD40-D51mm를 사용함으로써 다른 파괴가 일어나기 전에 암반파괴가 먼저 일어나도록 유도하여 암반의 인발저항력을 파악하고자 하였으며, 일부에서는 SD40-D32mm앵커를 설치하여 앵커의 파괴도 아울러 살펴보았다. 많은 시험에서 파괴는 항복에 이르는 극한하중까지 관찰할 수 있었으며, 암반파괴형상은 암반이 들어올려지면서 방사상으로 균열이 발달하는 형태를 나타내었다. 또한 시멘트그라우트와 텐던사이의 부착강도를 평가하고자 방식쉬이스가 설치된 앵커에 대해 실내실험을 실시하였다. 실험결과 텐던-그라우트 사이의 부착강도는 그라우트 일축압축강도의 18~25%로 나타났으며, 방식쉬이스에 의한 부착력 감소는 무시할 수 있을 정도로 작게 나타났다.