• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.107-122
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• 2024

Following an internal column failure, adjacent double-span beams above the failed column will play a critical role in the load transfer and internal force redistribution within the remaining structure, and the span-to-depth ratios of double-span beams significantly influence the structural resistance capacity against progressive collapse. Most existing studies have focused on the collapse-resistant performances of single-story symmetric structures, whereas limited published works are available on the collapse resistances of multi-story steel frames with unequal spans. To this end, in this study, numerical models based on shell elements were employed to investigate the structural behavior of multi-story steel frames with unequal spans. The simulation models were validated using the previous experimental results obtained for single- and two-story steel frames, and the load-displacement responses and internal force development of unequal-span three-story steel frames under three cases were comprehensively analyzed. In addition, the specific contributions of the different mechanism resistances of unequal-span, double-span beams of each story were separated quantitatively using the energy equilibrium theory, with an aim to gain a deeper level of understanding of the load-resistance mechanisms in the unequal-span steel frames. The results showed that the axial and flexural mechanism resistances were determined by the span ratio and linear stiffness ratio of double-span beams, respectively.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.253-267
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• 2023

The bearing capacities resisted by the two-bay beams of multi-story planar frames with unequal spans under column removal scenarios differ considerably owing to the asymmetric stress on the left and right beams connected to the failed column and cause the potential for beams with larger span-to-depth ratios to be unable to exert effectively, which is disadvantageous for resisting the vertical load in unequal-span frame structures. To address this problem, the structural measure of adding braces to the weak bays of multi-story unequal-span frames was proposed, with the objective of achieving a coordinated stress state in two-bay beams with unequal spans, thereby improving the collapse resistance of unequal-span frame structures. Before conducting the numerical simulation, the modeling methods were verified by previous experimental results of two multi-story planar frames with and without steel braces. Thereafter, the effects of the tensile and compressive braces on the collapse behavior of the frame structures were elucidated. Then, based on the mechanical action laws of the braces throughout the collapse process, a detailed design method for improving the collapse resistance of unequal-span frame structures was proposed. Finally, the proposed design method was verified by using sufficient example models, and the results demonstrated that the design method has good application prospects and high practical value.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.383-399
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• 2021

In the study, three 1:3-scale unequal span steel-concrete composite substructures with top-seat angle and double web angle connection were designed and identified as specimens GTSDWA-0.6, GTSDWA-1.0, and GTSDWA-1.4. Pseudo-static tests and refined numerical model analysis were conducted to examine the anti-progressive collapse performance of a semi-rigid steel-concrete composite substructure. The results indicated that the failure modes of the three specimens revealed that the fracture occurred in the root of the long leg of the top/seat angle in tension at the connection. With increases in the span ratio of the left and right composite beams, the bearing capacities of the composite substructures decreased, and the corresponding displacement increased. With respect to GTSDWA-0.6 and GTSDWA-1.4, the resistance due to the short composite beam corresponded to 62% and 60%, respectively, and the total resistance provided by the short composite beam exceeded that of the long composite beam. With respect to GTSDWA-1.0, the resistance due to the left and right composite beams was similar. All three specimens underwent the flexure mechanism and flexure-axial mixed mechanism stages. They resisted the external load mainly via the flexure mechanism. Moreover, the addition of stiffeners on both sides of the top and seat angles is advantageous in terms of improving the collapse resistance and ductility of unequal span composite substructures.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.309-318
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• 2004

본 연구는 최적설계 프로그램에 의해 PSC 박스 거더교를 최소경비로 자동 설계하고, 이를 다양한 Type의 교량 형식에 적용하여 강교나 콘크리트교량에 사용되는 일반적인 사항들이 PSC 교량에 어느 정도 부합이 되는지 검토하였다. 즉 연속교에서 부등 경간 분할교량과 등경간 분할교량을 비교하여 적정한 부등 경간 분할 비율을 산정하였고, 시대별ㆍ시방서별로 달리하는 하중계수가 PSC 박스 교량의 최적설계에 미치는 영향을 검토하였다. 또한 철근 콘크리트 교량 및 강교에 미관적으로 수려하고 재료 절감에 효과를 보이는 변단면을 PSC-박스형 거더교에 적용하여 보았다. 사용된 최적설계 프로그램은 축차 무제약 최소화 기법을 이용하였고, 설계과정에서 설계점들이 설계가능 영역밖에 있더라도 허용할 수 있도록 Kavlie가 제안한 확장 벌칙함수를 도입하였다. 또한 설계점들의 탐사 방법은 Powell's direct search method를 사용하며, 설계시간을 단축시키기 위해 설계점 변화에 따른 단면력 변화를 gradient를 이용하여 근사화 시키는 방법을 사용하였다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제90권1호
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• pp.41-49
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• 2024

In recent years, China's high-speed railway (HSR) line continues to expand into seismically active regions. Analyzing the features of earthquake rail irregularity is crucial in this situation. This study first established and experimentally validated a finite element (FE) model of bridge-track. The FE model was then combined with earthquake record database to generate the earthquake rail irregularity library. The sample library was used to construct a model of desired earthquake rail irregularity based on signal processing (SFT) and hypothesis principle. Finally, the effects of random pier height and random span number on desired irregularity were analyzed. Herein, an equivalent method of calculating earthquake rail irregularities for random structures was proposed. The results of this study show that the amplitude of desired irregularity is found to increase with increasing pier height. When calculating the desired irregularity of a structure with unequal pier heights, the structure can be regarded as that with equal pier heights (taking the largest pier height). For a structure with the span number large than 9, its desired irregularity can be considered equal to that of a 9-span structure. For the structures with both random pier heights and random span number, their desired irregularities are obtained by equivalent calculations for pier height and span number, respectively.

• Wind and Structures
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.301-314
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• 2007

The lever-type active multiple tuned mass dampers (LT-AMTMD), consisting of several lever-type active tuned mass dampers (LT-ATMD), is proposed in this paper to attenuate the vibrations of long-span bridges under the excitation directly acting on the structure, rather than through the base. With resorting to the derived analytical-expressions for the dynamic magnification factors of the LT-AMTMD structure system, the performance assessment then is conducted on the LT-AMTMD with the identical stiffness and damping coefficient but unequal mass. Numerical results indicate that the LT-AMTMD with the actuator set at the mass block can provide better effectiveness in reducing the vibrations of long-span bridges compared to the LT-AMTMD with the actuator set at other locations. An appealing feature of the LT-AMTMD with the actuator set at the mass block is that the static stretching of the spring may be freely adjusted in accordance with the practical requirements through changing the location of the support within the viable range while maintaining the same performance (including the same stroke displacement). Likewise, it is shown that the LT-AMTMD with the actuator set at the mass block can further ameliorate the performance of the lever-type multiple tuned mass dampers (LT-MTMD) and has higher effectiveness than a single lever-type active tuned mass damper (LT-ATMD). Therefore, the LT-AMTMD with the actuator set at the mass block may be a better means of suppressing the vibrations of long-span bridges with the consequence of not requiring the large static stretching of the spring and possessing a desirable robustness.

• 한국항행학회논문지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.517-522
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• 2021

장거리 파장 분할 시스템을 위해 해결해야 하는 광 색 분산과 비선형 현상에 의한 광 신호 왜곡을 보상할 수 있는 광 위상 공액과 결합된 분산 제어 링크를 네트워크 토폴로지의 유연성 관점에서 제안하고 분석하였다. 비선형 효과에 의해 왜곡되는 광 신호의 보상을 위해 적용된 광 위상 공액기는 전체 전송로 중간이 아닌 곳에 위치시켰다. 그리고 광 위상 공액기를 중심으로 전반 전송 구획과 후반 전송 구획을 구성하는 각각의 중계 구간의 잉여 분산 (RDPS; residual dispersion per span)을 서로 다르게 한 분산 제어 링크를 적용하였다. 각 중계 구간의 RDPS가 전반 전송 구획과 후반 전송 구획의 전체 잉여 분산을 같게 만드는 값이 아닌 그 근처의 서로 다른 값으로 결정되어야 왜곡된 광 신호 보상에 효과적이라는 것을 시뮬레이션 결과를 통해 확인하였다.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제16권2호통권69호
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• pp.257-265
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• 2004

line-type 유한요소법을 이용하여 불균등 단부 모멘트를 받는 보의 비탄성 좌굴 거동에 대하여 연구하였다. 잔류응력은 단순형과 다항식형 모델을 채택하였으며 잔류응력으로 인해 발생하는 단면의 불균등 항복을 고려하였다. 본 연구에서 얻어진 비탄성 횡-비틀림 좌굴에 대한 결과는 강구조편람의 허용응력법에 의한 설계 경우와 비교하였다. 결과적으로, 강구조편람에 의한 설계는 중지간 보에서 중간 브레이싱이 있는 경우나 없는 경우 모두 과설계가 됨을 알 수 있었다.