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Reliability analysis of double-layer domes with stochastic geometric imperfections

  • Gordini, Mehrdad;Habibi, Mohammad Reza;Sheidaii, Mohammad Reza;Tahamouliroudsari, Mehrzad
    • Advances in Computational Design
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    • v.2 no.2
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    • pp.133-146
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    • 2017
  • This study aimed to investigate the effect of initial member length an imperfection in the load carrying capacity of double-layer domes space structures. First, for the member length imperfection of each member, a random number is generated from a normal distribution. Thereupon, the amount of the imperfection randomly varies from one member to another. Afterwards, based on the Push Down analysis, the collapse behavior and the ultimate capacity of the considered structure is determined using nonlinear analysis performed by the OpenSees software and this procedure is repeated numerous times by Monte Carlo simulation method. Finally, the reliability of structures is determined. The results show that the collapse behavior of double-layer domes space structures is highly sensitive to the random distribution of initial imperfections.

A Study on Stability of Single-layer Space Frame Structure for Energy Core of Incheon Airport Second Terminal (인천공항 제2터미널 에너지코어 단층 스페이스 프레임 구조물의 안정에 관한 연구)

  • Jung, Hwan-Mok
    • Journal of Korean Association for Spatial Structures
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.49-56
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    • 2015
  • The roof grid of single-layer space frame structure, for Energy Core of Incheon Airport Second Terminal, is very simple and aesthetic, but it is apt to buckle under external force because of mild curvature and complex shape. The object of this study is to estimate the stability of single-layer space frame structures for Energy Core of Incheon Airport Second Terminal with the analytical conditions of structural design. The results show that the buckling load of model(pin-pin, uniform load, rigid joint), that is, the most similar model to the analytical conditions of structural design. was $10.7kN/m^2$.

Cosmological N-body simulations for Intracluster Light using the Galaxy Repacement Technique

  • Chun, Kyungwon;Shin, Jihye;Smith, Rory;Ko, Jongwan;Yoo, Jaewon
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.46 no.1
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    • pp.29.2-29.2
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    • 2021
  • Intracluster light (ICL) is composed of the stars diffused throughout the galaxy cluster but does not bound to any galaxy. The ICL is a ubiquitous feature of galaxy clusters and occupies a significant fraction of the total stellar mass in the cluster. Therefore, the ICL components are believed to help understand the formation and evolution of the clusters. However, in the numerical study, one needs to perform the high-resolution cosmological hydrodynamic simulations, which require an expensive calculation, to trace these low-surface brightness structures (LSB). Here, we introduce the Galaxy Replacement Technique (GRT) that focuses on implementing the gravitational evolution of the diffused ICL structures without the expensive baryonic physics. The GRT reproduces the ICL structures by a multi-resolution cosmological N-body re-simulation using a full merger tree of the cluster from a low-resolution DM-only cosmological simulation and an abundance matching model. Using the GRT, we show the preliminary results about the evolution of the ICL in the on-going simulations for the various clusters.

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Displacement Response Analysis According to TMD Mass Change of Dome-Shaped Large Spatial Structures (돔 형상 대공간 구조물의 TMD 질량 변화에 따른 변위응답분석)

  • Lee, A-Rom;Kang, Joo-Won
    • Journal of Korean Association for Spatial Structures
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.95-104
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    • 2021
  • As people's living standards and cultural standards have developed, interest in culture and art has increased, and the demand for large space structures where people can enjoy art, music, and sports has increased. As it accommodates a large number of personnel, it is most important to ensure safety of large spatial structures, and can be used as a space where people can evacuate in case of a disaster. Large spatial structures should be prepared for earthquake loads rather than wind loads. In addition to damage to the structure due to earthquakes, there are cases in which it was not utilized as a space for evacuation due to the fall of objects installed on top of the structure. Therefore, in this study, the dome-shaped large spatial structure is generalized and the displacement response according to the number of installations, position and mass is analyzed using a tuned mass damper(TMD) that is representative vibration control device.

Tracing the evolution of massive galaxies; Alignment of elliptical galaxies in the Virgo cluster

  • Kim, Suk;Jeong, Hyunjin;Lee, Jaehyun;Lee, Youngdae;Joo, Seok-joo;kim, Hak-Sub;Rey, Soo-Chang
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.42 no.2
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    • pp.47.1-47.1
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    • 2017
  • We study the alignment of kinematic position angles (PAkin) of early-type galaxies in the Virgo cluster using Atlas3D data. The PAkin represent the direction of the angular momentum of the galaxies better than the photometric position angles. Therefore, the alignment of their PA$_{kin}$ is a useful tool to trace the momentum direction. The early-type galaxies in the Virgo cluster have been known to be distributed as filamentary structures inside the cluster. We found that their PAkin are aligned to two directions of 20degree and -80degree. This fact is confirmed using the bootstrap test, and that is, the two alignment angles are statistically significant. Besides, these two angles are surprisingly aligned parallel to the filamentary structures inside the cluster. These results suggest that early-type galaxies were formed by major merging in the filament structures and then fall into the Virgo cluster while maintaining their position angles.

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Spectral Element Modeling of an Extended Timoshenko Beam Based on the Force-Displacement Relations (힘-변위 관계를 이용한 확장된 티모센코 보에 대한 스펙트럴 요소 모델링)

  • Lee, Chang-Ho;Lee, U-Sik
    • Proceedings of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute Conference
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    • 2008.04a
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    • pp.45-48
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    • 2008
  • Periodic lattice structures such as the large space lattice structures and carbon nanotubes may take the extension-transverse shear-bending coupled vibrations, which can be well represented by the extended Timoshenko beam theory. In this paper, the spectrally formulated finite element model (simply, spectral element model) has been developed for extended Timoshenko beams and applied to some typical periodic lattice structures such as the armchair carbon nanotube, the periodic plane truss, and the periodic space lattice beam.

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Spectral Element Modeling of an Extended Timoshenko Beam: Variational Approach (변분법을 이용한 확장된 티모센코 보에 대한 스펙트럴 요소 모델링)

  • Lee, Chang-Ho;Lee, U-Sik
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 2008.11b
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    • pp.1403-1406
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    • 2008
  • Periodic lattice structures such as the large space lattice structures and carbon nanotubes may take the extension-transverse shear-bending coupled vibrations, which can be well represented by the extended Timoshenko beam theory. In this paper, the spectrally formulated finite element model (simply, spectral element model) has been developed for extended Timoshenko beams and applied to some typical periodic lattice structures such as the armchair carbon nanotube, the periodic plane truss, and the periodic space lattice beam.

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Active and Morphing Aerospace Structures-A Synthesis between Advanced Materials, Structures and Mechanisms

  • Baier, Horst;Datashvili, Leri
    • International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.225-240
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    • 2011
  • Active and shape morphing aerospace structures are discussed with a focus on activities aimed at practical implementation. In active structures applications range from dynamic load alleviation in aircraft and spacecraft up to static and dynamic shape control. In contrast, shape morphing means strong shape variation according to different mission status and needs, aiming to enhance functionality and performance over wide flight and mission regimes. The interaction of required flexible materials with the morphing structure and the actuating mechanisms is specifically addressed together with approaches in design and simulation.

Random imperfection effect on reliability of space structures with different supports

  • Roudsari, Mehrzad Tahamouli;Gordini, Mehrdad
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.55 no.3
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    • pp.461-472
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    • 2015
  • The existence of initial imperfections in manufacturing or assembly of double-layer space structures having hundreds or thousands of members is inevitable. Many of the imperfections, such as the initial curvature of the members and residual stresses in members, are all random in nature. In this paper, the probabilistic effect of initial curvature imperfections in the load bearing capacity of double-layer grid space structures with different types of supports have been investigated. First, for the initial curvature imperfection of each member, a random number is generated from a gamma distribution. Then, by employing the same probabilistic model, the imperfections are randomly distributed amongst the members of the structure. Afterwards, the collapse behavior and the ultimate bearing capacity of the structure are determined by using nonlinear push down analysis and this procedure is frequently repeated. Ultimately, based on the maximum values of bearing capacity acquired from the analysis of different samples, structure's reliability is obtained by using Monte Carlo simulation method. The results show the sensitivity of the collapse behavior of double-layer grid space structures to the random distribution of initial imperfections and supports type.