• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.793-808
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• 2018

In this study, the seismic performance of the connections between L-shaped columns composed of concrete-filled steel tubes (L-CFST columns) and H-beams used in high-rise steel frame structures was investigated. Seven full-scale specimens were tested under quasi-static cyclic loading. The variables studied in the tests included the joint type, the axial compression ratio, the presence of concrete, the width-to-thickness ratio and the internal extension length of the side plates. The hysteretic response, strength degradation, stiffness degradation, ductility, plastic rotation capacity, energy dissipation capacity and the strain distribution were evaluated at different load cycles. The test results indicated that both the corner and exterior joint specimens failed due to local buckling and crack within the beam flange adjacent to the end of the side plates. However, the failure modes of the interior joint specimens primarily included local buckling and crack at the end plates and curved corners of the beam flange. A design method was proposed for the flexural capacity of the end plate connection in the interior joint. Good agreement was observed between the theoretical and test results of both the yield and ultimate flexural capacity of the end plate connection.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.495-504
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• 2018

The possibility of earthquakes in vulnerable regions indicates that efficient technique is required for seismic protection of buildings. During the recent decades, the concept is moving towards the insertion of base isolation on seismic prone buildings. So, investigation of structural behavior is a burning topic for buildings to be isolated in base level by bearing device. This study deals with the incorporation of base isolation system and focuses the changes of structural responses for different types of Lead Rubber Bearing (LRB) isolators. A number of sixteen model buildings have been simulated selecting twelve types of bearing systems as well as conventional fixed-base (FB) scheme. The superstructures of the high-rise buildings are represented by finite element assemblage adopting multi-degree of freedoms. Static and dynamic analyses are carried out for FB and base isolated (BI) buildings. The dynamic analysis in finite element package has been performed by the nonlinear time history analysis (THA) based on the site-specific seismic excitation and compared employing eminent earthquakes. The influence of the model type and the alteration in superstructure behavior of the isolated buildings have been duly assessed. The results of the 3D multistory structures show that the lateral forces, displacement, inertia and story accelerations of the superstructure of the seismic prone buildings are significantly reduced due to bearing insertion. The nonlinear dynamic analysis shows 12 to 40% lessening in base shear when LRB is incorporated leading to substantial allowance of horizontal displacement. It is revealed that the LRB isolators might be potential options to diminish the respective floor accelerations, inertia, displacements and base shear whatever the condition coincides. The isolators with lower force intercept but higher isolation period is found to be better for decreasing base shear, floor acceleration and inertia force leading to reduction of structural and non-structural damage. However, LRB with lower isolator period seems to be more effective in dropping displacement at bearing interface aimed at reducing horizontal shift of building structure.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.305-325
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• 2020

Beams of steel frame-tube structures (SFTSs) typically have span-to-depth ratios of less than five. This makes a flexural beam unsuitable for such an application because the plastic hinges at the beam-ends cannot be adequately developed. This leads to lower ductility and energy dissipation capacities of SFTSs. To address this, SFTSs with bolted web-connected replaceable shear links (SFTS-BWSLs) are proposed. In this structural system, a web-connected replaceable shear link with a back-to-back double channel section is placed at the mid-length of the deep beam to act as a ductile fuse. This allows energy from earthquakes to be dissipated through link shear deformation. SFTS and SFTS-BWSL buildings were examined in this study. Several sub-structures were selected from each designed building and finite element models were established to study their respective hysteretic performance. The seismic behavior of each designed building was observed through static and dynamic analyses. The results indicate that the SFTS-BWSL and SFTS have similar initial lateral stiffness and shear leg properties. The SFTS-BWSL had lower strength, but higher ductility and energy dissipation capacities. Compared to the SFTS, the SFTS-BWSL had lower interstory drift, base shear force, and story shear force during earthquakes. This design approach could concentrate plasticity on the shear link while maintaining the residual interstory drift at less than 0.5%. The SFTS-BWSL is a reliable resistant system that can be repaired by replacing shear links damaged due to earthquakes.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.439-447
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• 2020

This paper presents two sets of full three-dimensional thermoelastic finite element analyses of superimposed thermo-mechanically loaded Spar Wingskin Joints made with laminated Graphite Fiber Reinforced Plastic composites. The study emphasizes the influence of residual thermal stresses and material anisotropy on the inter-laminar delamination behavior of the joint structure. The delamination has been pre-embedded at the most likely location, i.e., in resin layer between the top and next ply of the fiber reinforced plastic laminated wingskin and near the spar overlap end. Multi-Point Constraint finite elements have been made use of at the vicinity of the delamination fronts. This helps in simulating the growth of the embedded delamination at both ends. The inter-laminar thermoelastic peel and shear stresses responsible for causing delamination damage due to a combined thermal and a static loading have been evaluated. Strain energy release rate components corresponding to the Mode I (opening), Mode II (sliding) and Mode III (tearing) of delamination are determined using the principle of Virtual Crack Closure Technique. These are seen to be different and non-self-similar at the two fronts of the embedded delamination. Residual stresses developed due to the thermoelastic anisotropy of the laminae are found to strongly influence the delamination onset and propagation characteristics, which have been reflected by the asymmetries in the nature of energy release rate plots and their significant variation along the delamination front.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권9호
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• pp.338-344
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• 2020

불확실성에 대한 인내력 부족은 범불안장애 등 다양한 정신질환과 관련이 있는 것으로 알려져 있다. 하지만 이를 측정하는 척도(IUS: Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale, 이하 IUS)는 여러 연구에서 요인 구조가 다르게 나타나는 바, 본 연구에서는 IUS의 구인 타당도를 검증하고 요인 구조를 명확하게 하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 대학생 533명을 대상으로 자료를 수집하였고, 이 중 임의로 추출한 260명의 자료를 대상으로 탐색적 요인 분석한 결과, 3문항으로 구성된 전향적 요인과 5문항으로 구성된 억제적 요인의 2요인 구조가 적합한 것으로 나타났다. 또한 나머지 273명의 자료를 대상으로 확인적 요인분석과 상관 분석을 한 결과, 8문항 2요인의 구조모형의 적합도가 선행 연구에서 제시한 모형들에 비해 우수하게 나타났다(x²=37.699, TLI=0.951, CFI=0.969, RMSEA=.063, SRMR=.039). 아울러 걱정 및 불안, 우울 관련 측정 도구들과 유의미한 정적 상관을 보였다. 본 연구는 IUS의 구인 타당도를 검증하여 전향적 요인과 억제적 요인으로 구성됨을 확인하고, IUS-08를 제안하여 보다 정확하고 간략한 척도를 개발하였다는 점에서 의의가 있겠다.

• 한국지능시스템학회논문지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.485-492
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• 2009

모바일 서비스 환경에서 시간 동기화에 의해 생성된 패턴들은 데이터 스트리밍으로 인하여 인스턴스 값들이 다르게 스트리밍 된다. 본 논문에서는 유연한 클러스터링을 지원하기 위해 가변클러스터링 관리 기법을 제안하며, 이 구조는 다중 데이터 스트리밍을 동적으로 관리하도록 지원한다. 제안되는 기법은 일반적인 스트리밍기법과 달리 데이터 스트림 환경에서 동기화를 효율적으로 지원하는 기능을 수행하며, 구조적 표현단계와 적합성 표현단계를 거쳐 클러스터링 스트리밍이 관리된다. 구조적 표현 단계는 레벨정합과 누적정합을 수행하여 스트림 구조가 표현되며, 동적 세그먼트와 정적세그먼트 관리를 통해서 클러스터링 관리가 가변적으로 수행되도록 하였다. 제안된 기법의 성능 평가를 위해서 k-means 기법, C/S 서버기법 그리고 CDN 기법과 시뮬레이션평가를 수행하였으며 그 결과 제안된 기법의 성능이 효율적임을 알 수 있었다.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.158-165
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• 2014

Purpose: The objective of this paper was to compare test standards regarding the performance and safety of agricultural tractors to identify the differences in test conditions, measurement tolerances, and test procedures. Based on the comparison, some recommendations were proposed for possible revisions or improvements to current tractor test standards. Methods: The test standards and codes of major standards development organizations (SDOs), such as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), EC type approval, and the board of actions of the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratories (NTTL), were selected and analyzed. Comparison of the test standards: The ISO provides references for fuel and lubricants for tractor tests, and the OECD provides additional measurements for calculating fuel consumption characteristics during the power take-off (PTO) tests. The ISO, EC type approval, and the ASABE provide PTO protective device and the safety requirements. During drawbar power tests, seven transmission ratios are selected for fully automatic transmissions, according to the OECD. In case of hydraulic lift tests, ISO 789-2 and OECD Code 2 advise the use of a static lift force, while SAE J283 advises the use of additional dynamic lift capacity tests for a better representation of in-field operations. The OECD, the ISO, and EC type approval determine the seat index point (SIP), whereas the ASABE determines the seat reference point (SRP) for roll-over protective structure (ROPS) tests. Diversified measurement tolerances were among the braking performance test standards. The European Union (EU) has developed daily limits for vibration exposures with adaptations from ISO 2631-1. Electromagnetic compatibility evaluations are emerging of high-efficiency tractors due to the long-term conformance to electromagnetic emissions and interferences. Comparisons of tractor test standards discussed in this paper are expected to provide useful information for tractor manufacturers and standards development personnel to improve the performance and safety test standards of tractors.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.33-41
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• 2018

This paper describes a new test rig for identification of rotordynamic force coefficients of squeeze film dampers (SFDs) in automotive turbochargers (TCs). Prior studies have mainly concentrated on relatively large-sized SFDs used in aircraft engines, turbocompressors, and turbopumps. The main objective of the current study is to propose a test rig for identification of dynamic force coefficients of small-sized SFDs (a journal diameter of ~11 mm). The current test rig consists of a journal, a SFD cartridge, four support rods, an upper structure, a data acquisition (DAQ) system, and an oil circulation unit. The annular gaps between the journal outer surface and SFD cartridge inner surface create SFD film lands. The damper has two parallel film lands separated by a central groove, having an axial length and depth of 3 mm. Each film land has a length of 4 mm with a $40{\mu}m$ radial clearance. The static load and dynamic impact tests identify the structural characteristics (i.e., stiffness and natural frequency) of the journal and assembled test rig. The measurements show good agreement with predictions. The SFD performance data from this test rig will be used to develop innovative TC rotor systems with improved NVH and reliability characteristics incorporating advanced SFD technology.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.106-112
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• 2005

현대의 고성능 전투기는 공대공 및 공대지 전투 임무를 수행하기 위해 여러 가지 무장 형상을 하고 있고, 무장투하 시 비대칭 형상(Asymmetric Configuration)으로 임무를 수행하는 경우가 많다. 현재, 개발이 진행 중인 T-50 훈련기의 비대칭 무장형상 비행시험에서 세로축 기동 시 가로축 방향으로 조종사가 원하지 않는 운동이 발생하는데, 이는 항공기 안정성 및 조종성에 영향을 미칠 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 현상을 개선하기 위하여 기존의 가로축 제어법칙인 미끄럼각-미끄럼각속도 귀환 구조를 F-16과 같이 단순 롤각속도 귀환구조로 적용하였다. 연구결과, 단순 롤각속도 귀환구조로 가로축 제어법칙을 변경하였을 때 비대칭 무장형상에서 세로축 기동 시 가로축 운동의 발생이 줄어들었으며, 시스템의 안정도 여유는 설계기준에 만족한다는 것을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제27권12호
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• pp.85-96
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• 2011

방파제는 태풍 또는 바람 등으로 발생된 파랑으로부터 해안, 항만시설을 보호하고 항내 수역의 정온도 확보를 위한 중요한 구조물이다. 국내에 가장 일반적인 방파제중 하나인 경사식 방파제를 본 연구과제로 선정하였다. 경사식 방파제는 정적조건만을 고려하여 설계되었다. 최근에 파랑작용에 따른 동적파압도 설계에서 고려하고 있다. 하지만 동적파압을 경사식 방파제의 경사면에만 국한하여 적용시키고, 적용된 파압 역시 등가파압으로 가정하였다. 이것은 방파제에 실제로 작용하는 파압분포와 다르다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 방파제경사면에 작용하는 파압을 등가파압이 아닌 실제 작용하는 시간이력파압을 적용하고 파압을 경사방파제의 경사면뿐만 아니라 해저지반에 추가적으로 고려하였다. 이를 반영한 수치해석을 통해 산출된 최대침하량이 현재의 설계법에 의해 산출된 최대침하량과 비교 시 상당한 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다.