• Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
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• 제18권9호
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• pp.1512-1518
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• 2004

Rescaled Simulated Annealing (RSA) has been adapted to solve combinatorial optimization problems in which the available computational resources are limited. Simulated Annealing (SA) is one of the most popular combinatorial optimization algorithms because of its convenience of use and because of the good asymptotic results of convergence to optimal solutions. However, SA is too slow to converge in many problems. RSA was introduced by extending the Metropolis procedure in SA. The extension rescales the state's energy candidate for a transition before applying the Metropolis criterion. The rescaling process accelerates convergence to the optimal solutions by reducing transitions from high energy local minima. In this paper, structural optimization examples using RSA are provided. Truss structures of which design variables are discrete or continuous are optimized with stress and displacement constraints. The optimization results by RSA are compared with the results from classical SA. The comparison shows that the numbers of optimization iterations can be effectively reduced using RSA.

• 한국공간구조학회논문집
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.65-72
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• 2022

A typical low and medium-sized neighborhood living facility in reinforced concrete building secures a high floor and pursues an efficient module plan(long span). Accordingly, research on the development of new hybrid beams that can innovatively reduce labor costs such as on-site installation and assembly while securing strength and rigidity is ongoing. In order to verify the structural performance of the U-flanged truss composite beam with newly developed shape, Experiments with various variables are required. Based on the results, this study is to evaluate the strength of U-flanged truss hybrid beam through the flexural strength of the Korea Design Code and experimental values. It was evaluated that nominal flexural strength was 110% to 135% higher than the experimental value.

• 한국공간구조학회논문집
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.77-83
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• 2003

This paper presents decision making method of structural multi-objective fuzzy optimum problem. The data and behavior of many engineering systems are not know precisely and the designer is required to design the system in the presence of fuzziness in the multi-goals, constraints and consequences of possible actions. In this paper, in order to find a satisfactory solution, the membership functions are constructed for the fuzzy objectives subject to the fuzzy constraints, and two approaches are presented by using the different types of fuzzy decision making. Thus, multi-objective fuzzy optimum problem can be converted into single objective non-fuzzy optimum problem and satisfactory solution of the multi-objective fuzzy optimum problem can be found with general optimum programming. Illustrative numerical example of the ten bar truss for minimum weight and minimum deflection is provided to demonstrate the process of finding the solution and the results are discussed.

• 한국공간구조학회논문집
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.123-130
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• 2018

U-flanged truss beam is composed of u-shaped upper steel flange, lower steel plate of 8mm or more thickness, and connecting lattice bars welded on the upper and lower sides. The hybrid beam with U-flanged steel truss is made in the construction site through pouring the concrete, and designated as U-flanged truss hybrid beam. In this study the structural experiments on the 4 hybrid beams with the proposed basic shapes were performed, and the flexural capacities from the tests were compared with those from the theoretical approach. The failure modes of each specimen were quite similar. The peak load was reached with the ductile behavior after yielding, and the failure occurred through the concrete crushing. The considerable increasement of deformation was observed up to the concrete crushing. The composite action of concrete and steel member was considered to be reliable from the behavior of specimens. The flexural strength of hybrid beam has been evaluated exactly using the calculation method applied in the boubly reinforced concrete beam. The placement of additional rebars in the bottom instead of upper side is proposed for the efficient design of U-flanged truss hybrid beam.

• 한국공간구조학회논문집
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.71-78
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• 2021

The U-flanged truss hybrid beam is a new composite beam made by pouring concrete into the U-flanged truss beam. In this study, an experimental study was performed to verify the shear capacity of U-flanged truss hybrid beams with the newly developed end reinforcement details. For all specimens, the maximum shear strength was determined by shear failure of concrete in the loading point The detail reinforced with stirrups at the end zone can exhibit the greatest shear strength, but the method of reinforcing the end zone using vertical steel plates, which is a relatively easy method to manufacture, is considered to be the most effective detail in terms of shear strength and ductility. Also, in the case of U-flanged truss hybrid beams reinforced with vertical steel plates at the end zone, the shear strength can be evaluated on the safety side by using the Korea Design Standard formula.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.613-629
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• 2013

In this article we will present a method to directly evaluate the critical point of a non-linear system by using the solution of a polynomial eigenvalue approximation as a starting point for an iterative non-linear system solver. This method will be used to evaluate out-of-plane buckling properties of truss structures for which the lateral displacement of the upper chord has been prevented. The aim is to assess for a number of example structures whether or not the linearized eigenvalue solution gives a relevant starting point for an iterative non-linear system solver in order to find the minimum positive critical load.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제60권6호
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• pp.1093-1117
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• 2016

Global sensitivity analysis (GSA) has been widely used to investigate the sensitivity of the model output with respect to its input parameters. In this paper a new single-solution search optimization algorithm is developed based on the GSA, and applied to the size optimization of truss structures. In this method the search space of the optimization is determined using the sensitivity indicator of variables. Unlike the common meta-heuristic algorithms, where all the variables are simultaneously changed in the optimization process, in this approach the sensitive variables of solution are iteratively changed more rapidly than the less sensitive ones in the search space. Comparisons of the present results with those of some previous population-based meta-heuristic algorithms demonstrate its capability, especially for decreasing the number of fitness functions evaluations, in solving the presented benchmark problems.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제5권2_3호
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• pp.141-158
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• 2005

The new version of Code for Design of Steel Structures (GB50017-2003) and other design standards in China were released over the last two years. Comparing with the previous version (GBJ17-88), many clauses covering the connection design have been revised. A number of additional provisions are supplemented to specify the design requirements for beam-column moment connections, as well as gusset plates for truss joints. In this paper, a summary on the design rules on connections specified in the current Chinese code is presented, and relevant commentary and background information is provided whenever appropriate. The design criteria governing weld and bolt resistance is examined and reviewed. Moreover, several issues such as detailing requirements for stiffeners and end-plate connections are discussed.

• 한국공간구조학회논문집
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.79-86
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• 2007

최근, 건설되어지는 강구조물들의 장경간화 및 고층화로 인하여 고강도강재의 적용이 점차 요구되고 있다. 고강도강재는 적용구조물들을 공간 및 두께들 감소시킴으로써 외관성 및 경제성을 증가시킬 수 있는 장점이 있다. 이러한 고강도 강재의 적용을 위해서는 좌굴에 대한 기준이 필요하나 현재 국내의 경우 이러한 좌굴에 관한 연구가 미흡하다. 이에 본 연구에서는 3차원 탄소성 유한변위 프로그램을 이용하여 고강도 박스단면 트러스 부재의 좌굴거동에 대한 해석적 연구를 수행하였다. 고강도강재를 적용한 박스단면 트러스부재의 허용 압축응력에 대한 기준을 제안하였으며 그 적용성을 확인하였다. 그리고 고강도 트러스 부재의 설계에도 적용할 수 있음을 명확히 하였다.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.705-712
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• 2008

본 연구에서는 그라운드 구조법을 이용하여 콘크리트 구조형태의 최적화에 대한 수치 실험을 하였다. 마이크로 격자 모델은 단위 셀의 집합체로 구성되었다. 해석 과정은 각 부재의 응답계를 강성에 피드백 시켜서 유한요소해석을 반복하였다. 이 해석의 반복을 통하여, 트러스 모델은 수리적 최적화 수법이 아니라 국소적인 응력 상태를 이용하여 위상적인 구조 형태와 구조적 형상을 표현하였다. 격자 트러스 모델을 여러 예제에 적용하여 형상 배치 문제를 해석하는데 성공하였다.