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Strength Evaluation for Cap Plate on the Node Connection in Circular Steel Tube Diagrid System

  • Lee, Seong-Hui;Kim, Jin-Ho;Choi, Sung-Mo
    • International Journal of High-Rise Buildings
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.21-28
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    • 2012
  • Diagrid system has been in the spotlight for its superiority in terms of the resistance to lateral force when applied to skyscrapers. In diagrid system, most of columns can be eliminated because vertical loads (gravity loads) and horizontal loads (lateral loads) are delivered simultaneously thanks to the triangular shape of diagrid. However, lack of studies on connection shape and node connection details makes it hard to employ the system to the buildings. In this study, the structural safety of the node connections in circular steel tube diagrid system which has been considered in the Cyclone Tower in Korea (Seven stories below and fifty-one above the ground) was evaluated using the 4 full-scale specimens. The parameters are the extended length (20 mm, 40 mm & 60 mm), thickness (40 mm & 50 mm).

Experimental Study on the Structural Performance of Hybrid Friction Damper (혼합형 마찰댐퍼 구조성능에 대한 실험적 연구)

  • Kim, Do-Hyun;Kim, Ji-Young
    • Journal of Korean Association for Spatial Structures
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.103-110
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    • 2015
  • Various hybrid dampers have been developed as increasing tall buildings in Korea. To minimize the installment space and cost, the new hybrid friction damper was developed using friction components. It is composed of two one-nodal rotary frictional components and a slotted bolted frictional connection. Because of these components, hybrid friction damper can be activated by building movements due to lateral forces such as a wind and earthquake. In this paper, displacement amplitude dependency tests were carried out to evaluate on the structural performance and the multi-slip mechanism of the hybrid damper. Test results show that the multi-slip mechanism is verified and friction coefficients are increasing as displacement amplitudes are increasing.

Performance Evaluation of Fire Resistance of High Strength Concrete by Incorporation of Combined Fiber (복합섬유 혼입에 따른 고강도콘크리트의 내화 성능 평가)

  • Shin, Jae-Kyung;Park, Jong-Ho;Jeong, Yong;Moon, Hyung-Jae;Kim, Jeong-Jin;Park, Soon-Jeon
    • Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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    • 2010.05a
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    • pp.423-424
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    • 2010
  • This study purpose is to develop the high fireproof concrete which applied method of combined fiber mixed with polymer powder and organic fiber which can satisfy flowability and the fire resistance properties for construction of the super tall building. According to the results, in case of polymix it is effective to the reduction of internal temperature rise and spalling resistance so it as fire resistance that is similar to existing fiber cocktail.

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A Study on Intelligent Predictive PID Control Systems for Vibration of Structure due to Environmental Loads (환경적 부하로 인해 발생되는 건축물의 진동을 위한 지능형 예측 PID 제어시스템에 관한 연구)

  • Cho, Hyun-C.;Lee, Young-J.;Lee, Jin-W.;Lee, Kwoon-S.
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1998.07b
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    • pp.798-800
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    • 1998
  • In recent years, advances in construction techniques and materials have given rise to flexible light-weight structures. Because these structures extremely susceptib environmental loads, these random loadings u produce large deflection and acceleration on structures. Vibration control system of structur becoming an integral part of the structural syst the next generation of tall building. The proposed control system is applied to s degree of structure with mass damping and com with conventional PID and neural network PID system.

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Brâncuşi Endless Column: A Masterpiece of Art and Engineering

  • Solari, Giovanni
    • International Journal of High-Rise Buildings
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    • v.2 no.3
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    • pp.193-212
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    • 2013
  • The Endless Column by Constantin Brâncuşi is "the most radical sculpture in the history of classic modernism", "the only one of modern times that can be compared with the great Egyptian, Greek and Renaissance monuments". It "is not only an artistic masterpiece, but also an extraordinary feat of engineering", the greatest example of collaboration between a sculptor and an engineer. This article illustrates the path that led the artist to conception of the column, its planning and construction, the investigations on preservation of the monument and its restoration, the aerodynamic tests in the wind tunnel, the modeling of the wind and the structure in virtue of which the aeroelastic instability, dynamic response and fatigue life were investigated. The conclusions discuss the column's role in the panorama of the great works of modern engineering.

An Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Ultra High Strength Concrete(UHSC) (초고강도 콘크리트의 재료역학적 특성 평가)

  • Lim Hee Jae;Shin Sung Woo;Ahn Jong Mun;Lee Kwang Soo
    • Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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    • 2004.11a
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    • pp.281-284
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    • 2004
  • The most important reason of using of ultra high strength concrete in super tall building is that ultra high strength concrete can reduce the section of members and control side sway effectively. However, the practical utilization of ultra high strength concrete is dependent not only on the production techniques, but also the overall preparation including proper code provisions, construction technique. The purpose of this study is to evaluate of mechanical properties of UHSC, such as modulus of elasticity, stress-strain behavior, modulus of rupture and tensile splitting strength. It is similar to normal or high strength concrete but necessary to discern the difference between normal or high strength concrete and ultra high strength concrete and modify existed equations. And in this study another important factor is to discern the difference according to member size, curing method in ultra high strength concrete experimentally.

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Ministry of Taxation Tower in Baku, Azerbaijan: Turning Away from Prescriptive Limitations

  • Choi, Hi Sun;Ihtiyar, Onur;Sundholm, Nickolaus
    • International Journal of High-Rise Buildings
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    • v.9 no.4
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    • pp.377-386
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    • 2020
  • Beginning a few decades ago, Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan, has experienced a dramatic construction boom that is revitalizing its skyline. The expansive growth looks to uphold the historic past of Baku as a focal point within the Caspian Sea Region while also evoking aspirations for a city of the future. With superstructure complete and interiors progressing, the Ministry of Taxation (MOT) tower is the latest addition to the city, with its stacked cubes twisting above a multi-level podium at the base. Each cube is separated by column-free green roof terraces, creating unique parametric reveals of the developing surroundings. Aside from MOT's stunning shape, its geolocation resulted in unusually high wind loads coupled with high seismic hazards for a tower of its height. In addition, limitations on possible structural systems required stepping away from a typical prescriptive code-based approach into one that utilized Performance-Based Design (PBD) methods. This paper presents the numerous structural challenges and innovations that allowed the design of a new icon to be realized.

A study on the Application of Electromagnetic Type HMD for Vibration Control of Structure (구조물 진동제어를 위한 전자석구동 HMD의 응용에 관한 연구)

  • Choi, Hyun;Jeoung, Jeoung-Kyo;Kim, Doo-Hoon;Lee, Sang-Jo
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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    • 2000.06a
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    • pp.280-285
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    • 2000
  • With recent development of technology of high stiffness material and the structural design, the construction of high rise structures such as tall building, tower has increased. The more flexible and slender structure is vulnerable to the internal and external dynamic loads induced by earthquake, wind and traffic load. There have been great effort and many researches to minimize the influence of dynamic loads on the structure. The traditional and stable method, the application of the passive damper, is not able to comply with various dynamic loads, while the mass damper which active control technology is integrated can effectively comply with load types. Therefore, the application of active control of huge structures with AMD(Active mass damper) or HMD(Hybrid Mass damper) is increasing. Up to now, most of actuators are servomotor and hydraulic actuator. But it is known that the electromagnetic actuator applies non contacting control force, which makes the control system easier with no characteristic change depending on time. In this paper, Hybrid mass damper with electromagnetic actuator was designed and applied to building scaled structure. The performance of designed HMD tested by shake table test is included.

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Optimal Compensation of Differential Column Shortening in Tall Buildings for Multi Column Groups (고층건물의 멀티 기둥그룹에 대한 부등기둥축소량의 최적보정기법)

  • Kim, Yeong-Min
    • Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.189-197
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    • 2008
  • This study presents optimal compensation algorithm of differential column shortening for more than two column groups. The proposed algorithm produces the minimum story groups and their compensation thicknesses which satisfy constraint conditions on performance and construction and enables not only the relative compensation but also the mixed compensation considering absolute shortening. The simulated annealing algorithm is used as the main optimization technique. The applicability of the proposed algorithm was verified by applying it to the 61-storey building where compensation of differential column shortening had already been performed. Using, the proposed algorithm compensation was performed easily and the number of compensation was less than the field method.

Impact Analysis of BIM Spread on Mechanical Design Process Based on Consciousness Survey among Japanese Mechanical Engineers

  • Hiyama, Kyosuke;Diao, Yunting;Kato, Shisuke;Koganei, Makoto
    • International Journal of High-Rise Buildings
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    • v.2 no.2
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    • pp.97-104
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    • 2013
  • Recently, the demand for Building Information Modeling (BIM) construction drawings and specifications has increased rapidly. Many countries have also started to implement BIM. The BIM implementation can change the design flow of buildings including high-rise buildings. Against this background, many companies are focusing on the development of BIM software. BIM involves a three-dimensional CAD program that can examine the placement of ductwork and machinery. It significantly increases the efficiency of a mechanical design through data unification using standard Industry Foundation Classes (IFC). In addition, BIM functions as a database to simplify the use of simulation technology for designing air-conditioning systems. To further develop BIM, it is important to know the expectations of mechanical engineers who will become frequent users of BIM in the future. A survey was conducted among Japanese mechanical engineers using a questionnaire to analyze the expectations of mechanical design using BIM. The results show that many respondents strongly recognize BIM as a three-dimensional CAD program. However they also expect that BIM can help the optimization of their design works and enhance design functionality by running simulations utilizing BIM.