• International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.8-18
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• 2015

A numerical simulation for a nonslender BWB UCAV configuration with a rounded leading edge and span of 1.0 m was performed to analyze its aerodynamic characteristics. Numerical results were compared with experimental data obtained at a free stream velocity of 50 m/s and at angles of attack from -4 to $26^{\circ}$. The Reynolds number, based on the mean chord length, is $1.25{\times}106$. 3D multi-block hexahedral grids are used to guarantee good grid quality and to efficiently resolve the boundary layer. Menter's shear stress transport model and two transition models (${\gamma}-Re_{\theta}$ model and ${\gamma}$ model) were used to assess the effect of the laminar/turbulent transition on the flow characteristics. Aerodynamic coefficients, such as drag, lift, and the pitching moment, were compared with experimental data. Drag and lift coefficients of the UCAV were predicted well while the pitching moment coefficient was underpredicted at high angles of attack and influenced strongly by the selected turbulent models. After assessing the pressure distribution, skin friction lines and velocity field around UCAV configuration, it was found that the transition effect should be considered in the prediction of aerodynamic characteristics of vortical flow fields.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제85권2호
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• pp.163-177
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• 2023

The design of segmental bridges, a structure that typically employs precast prestressed concrete elements and the balanced cantilever construction method for the deck, may demand a highly complex structural analysis for increased precision of the results. This work presents a comprehensive numerical analysis of a 3D finite element model using the software ANSYS, version 21.2, to simulate the constructive deck stages of the New Guaiba Bridge, a structure located in Porto Alegre city, southern Brazil. The materials concrete and steel were considered viscoelastic. The concrete used a Generalized Kelvin model, with subroutines written in FORTRAN and added to the main model through the customization tool UPF (User Programmable Features). The steel prestressing tendons used a Generalized Maxwell model available in ANSYS. The balanced cantilever constructive steps of a span of the New Guaiba Bridge were then numerically simulated to follow the actual constructive sequence of the bridge. A comparison between the results obtained with the numerical model and the actual vertical displacement data monitored during the bridge's construction was carried out, showing a good correlation.

• 한국지반공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지반공학회 2010년도 춘계 학술발표회
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• pp.213-220
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• 2010

This study presents a numerical simulation model of vertical ground heat exchangers, considering unsaturated hydro static ground conditions induced by the ground water table fluctuation. Heat transfer in ground and grout is modeled by a 3-D FEM transient conductive heat transfer model, where heat transfer between circulating fluid and heat exchanging pipe is treated as 1-D quasi steady state forced convective elements. To take into account the unsaturated ground condition, soil thermal conductivity and heat capacity which are dependent on the matric suction are applied to ground elements. Parametric studies considering various ground water table conditions are conducted to investigate the influence of unsaturated hydro static ground condition on the mean heat exchange rate of ground heat exchanger. Simulation results considering water table fluctuation show 60~100% of mean heat exchange rate for a saturated soil condition and 125~208% of that for a dry soil condition. Thus consideration of unsaturated soil condition is substantially recommended for more accurate design and performance evaluation for ground heat exchangers.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.247-252
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• 2008

최근 전세계적으로 3차원 객체 모델(3D Object Model)을 활용하여 건설 프로젝트의 생애주기 동안 참여주체들이 효과적으로 정보를 공유하고 관리할 수 있도록 하는 가상건설시스템의 개발이 활발히 진행되고 있다. 이 논문에서는 가상 공간에서 토목구조물의 해석 및 설계를 위하여 반드시 필요한 구조물의 3차원 객체모델과 구조해석 시스템과의 인터페이스 설계를 다루었다. 3D 객체모델 생성에 필요한 인관 매개변수모델링 기법과 구조물의 구조해석에 필요한 다양한 변수를 고려할 수 있는 제품계층구조(product breakdown structure, PBS) 구축 방안을 제시하였다. PBS 구성시 3D 객체 모델 정보로부터 구조 해석에 필요한 속성 정보만을 추출하여 해석 프로그램에 적용이 가능하게 하였으며, 협업작업에 의해 결정되는 여러 수치를 다시 객체정보로 추가 작업 없이 전달하여 3D 객체 모델과 연동되어 변화될 수 있는 인터페이스 프로그램 설계 방안을 제안하였다. 향후 이 연구의 결과를 기반으로 개발된 3D 객체모델과 구조해석 시스템의 인터페이스 프로그램이 가상건설 시스템 구현에 효과적으로 사용될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국건설관리학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건설관리학회 2008년도 정기학술발표대회 논문집
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• pp.68-73
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• 2008

최근 정보화 기반의 공사관리기법은 기존의 수치적 정보관리에서 VR기반의 시각적 정보관리로 변화되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 토목공사의 기획단계, 설계단계, 시공단계에서 VR시스템을 기반으로 사용할 수 있는 기능에 대해 구현절차를 IDEF0모형으로 제시한다. 연구에서 IDEF0모형은 실제 가상건설시스템의 기능으로 토목공사의 각 단계에 적용시켜 실무활용성을 검증하는데 활용하고 있다. 제시된 기능모형에 근거하여 연구에서는 각 단계별로 VR기반 시뮬레이션 기능들을 개발하였다. 개발된 가상건설시스템은 3D객체기반으로 설계정보의 시각적인 효과를 증진시킴으로서 효율적인 설계안의 검토를 가능하게 할 수 있다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.343-359
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• 2014

In this work a numerical method to simulate the response of reinforced concrete structures subject to cyclically imposed displacements is proposed. The method consists of a combination of a displacement and load controlled version of the Newton-Raphson iterative technique, used for the loading and the unloading part of the cycles respectively. The whole procedure is combined with a relatively simple concrete model whose only material parameter is its uniaxial compressive strength. The proposed methodology may realistically simulate, in an easy way, the physical process of any experimentally tested RC structure under imposed displacements cycles. The efficiency of the approach is demonstrated through a series of analyses of experimentally tested specimens reported in the literature.

• Wind and Structures
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• 제1권3호
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• pp.271-284
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• 1998

This paper uses the numerical simulation to investigate the interference effect of 3-D turbulent flow around two high rise buildings in proximity at the different relative heights, gaps, and wind velocities. The computer program used to carry out the simulation is based on the control volume method and the SIMPLEST algorithm. The ${\kappa}-{\varepsilon}$ model was used to simulate turbulence effects. Since the contracted flow between two adjacent buildings enhances the strength of vortex shedding from the object building, the pressure coefficient on each side wall of the object building is generally increased by the presence of apposed building. The effect is increased as the relative height or the gap between the two buildings decreases. The velocity on the vertical center line between two buildings is about 1.4 to 1.5 times the upstream wind velocity.

• Wind and Structures
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.193-207
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• 2000

The possible application of a spatially placed passive tuned liquid column damper system for suppressing coupled lateral-torsional responses of tall buildings is investigated in this paper. The wind loads acting on rectangular tall buildings are analytically expressed as 3-D stochastic model. Meanwhile, the 3-D responses of tall buildings may be coupled due to eccentricities between the stiffness and mass centers of the buildings. In these cases, torsional responses of the buildings are rather larger, and a TLCD system composed of several TLCD located near the sides of the buildings is more effective than the same TLCD placed at the building center in reducing both translational and torsional responses of the buildings. In this paper, extensive analytical and numerical work has been done to present the calculation method and optimize the parameters of such TLCD systems. The numerical examples show that the spatially placed TLCD system can reduce coupled along-wind, across-wind and torsional responses significantly with a fairly small mass ratio.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.527-536
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• 2023

Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) bar has emerged as a viable and sustainable replacement to steel in reinforced concrete (RC) under severe corrosive environment. The behavior of concrete columns reinforced with FRP bars, spirals, and hoops is an ongoing area of research. In this study, 3D nonlinear numerical modelling of circular concrete columns reinforced with Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) bars and transversely confined with GFRP spirals were conducted using fracture-plastic model. The numerical models and experimental results are found to be in good agreement. The effectiveness of confinement was accessed through von-mises stresses, and it was found that the stresses in the concrete's core are higher with a 30 mm pitch (46 MPa) compared to a 60 mm pitch (36 MPa). The validated models are used to conduct parametric studies. In terms of axial load carrying capacity and member ductility, the effect of concrete strength, spiral pitch, and longitudinal reinforcement ratio are thoroughly investigated. The confinement effect and member ductility of a GFRP RC column increases as the spiral pitch decreases. It is also found that the confinement effect and member ductility decreased with increase in strength of concrete.

• 지질공학
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.151-167
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• 2023

본 연구는 LNG저장탱크가 설치될 느슨한 포화사질지반을 대상으로 개정된 액상화 평가법과 UBC3D-PLM 모델을 이용한 1차원 유효응력해석에 의한 액상화 평가법을 비교한 것이다. 이를 위해 여러가지 실내 및 현장시험을 실시하여 필요한 Parameter를 산정하였다. 검토결과, 지진응답해석결과와 SPT N 값을 이용하는 개정 액상화 평가법은 액상화 발생 가능성을 높게 평가하였지만, 다양한 액상화 저항인자를 고려할 수 있는 유효응력해석법은 액상화에 다소 안정한 것으로 분석되었다. UBC3D-PLM 모델을 이용한 1차원 유한요소해석을 할 경우 보다 간편하게 액상화 안정성 검토가 가능하였고, 액상화 보강 영역을 최소화 할 수 있었다. 또한, LNG저장탱크의 기초를 고려한 2·3차원 수치해석 시에는 액상화 발생 시 내진설계 및 거동특성을 규명하는 것에 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.