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Retrofitted built-up steel angle members for enhancing bearing capacity of latticed towers: Experiment

  • Wang, Jian-Tao;Wu, Xiao-Hong;Yang, Bin;Sun, Qing
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.41 no.5
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    • pp.681-695
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    • 2021
  • Many existing transmission or communication towers designed several decades ago have undergone nonreversible performance degradation, making it hardly meet the additional requirements from upgrades in wind load design codes and extra services of electricity and communication. Therefore, a new-type non-destructive reinforcement method was proposed to reduce the on-site operation of drilling and welding for improving the quality and efficiency of reinforcement. Six built-up steel angle members were tested under compression to examine the reinforcement performance. Subsequently, the cyclic loading test was conducted on a pair of steel angle tower sub-structures to investigate the reinforcement effect, and a simplified prediction method was finally established for calculating the buckling bearing capacity of those new-type retrofitted built-up steel angles. The results indicates that: no apparent difference exists in the initial stiffness for the built-up specimens compared to the unreinforced steel angles; retrofitting the steel angles by single-bolt clamps can guarantee a relatively reasonable reinforcement effect and is suggested for the reduced additional weight and higher construction efficiency; for the substructure test, the latticed substructure retrofitted by the proposed reinforcement method significantly improves the lateral stiffness, the non-deformability and energy dissipation capacity; moreover, an apparent pinching behavior exists in the hysteretic loops, and there is no obvious yield plateau in the skeleton curves; finally, the accuracy validation result indicates that the proposed theoretical model achieves a reasonable agreement with the test results. Accordingly, this study can provide valuable references for the design and application of the non-destructive upgrading project of steel angle towers.

Experimental hysteretic behavior of in-plane loaded reinforced grouted multi-ribbed aerated concrete blocks masonry walls

  • Li, Sheng-Cai;Dong, Jian-Xi;Li, Li-Feng
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.41 no.1
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    • pp.95-112
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    • 2012
  • In order to analyze the experimental hysteretic behavior of the in-plane loaded reinforced grouted multi-ribbed aerated concrete blocks masonry walls (RGMACBMW), we have carried out the pseudo static testing on the six specimens of RGMACBMW. Based on the test results and shear failure characteristics, the shear force hysteretic curves and displacement envelope curves of the models were obtained and discussed. On the basis of the hysteretic curves a general skeleton curve of the shear force and displacement was formed. The restoring model was adopted to analyze the seismic behavior and earthquake response of RGMACBMW. The deformation capacity of the specimens was discussed, and the formulas for calculating the lateral stiffness of the walls at different loading stages were proposed as well. The average lateral displacement ductility factor of RGMACBMW calculated based on the test results was 3.16. This value illustrates that if the walls are appropriately designed, it can fully meet the seismic requirement of the structures. The quadri-linear restoring models of the walls degradation by the test results accurately reflect the hysteretic behaviors and skeleton curves of the masonry walls. The restoring model can be applied to the RGMACBMW structure in earthquake response analysis.

Seismic performance evaluation of mid-rise shear walls: experiments and analysis

  • Parulekar, Y.M.;Reddy, G.R.;Singh, R.K.;Gopalkrishnan, N.;Ramarao, G.V.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.59 no.2
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    • pp.291-312
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    • 2016
  • Seismic performance evaluation of shear wall is essential as it is the major lateral load resisting member of a structure. The ultimate load and ultimate drift of the shear wall are the two most important parameters which need to be assessed experimentally and verified analytically. This paper comprises the results of monotonic tests, quasi-static cyclic tests and shake-table tests carried out on a midrise shear wall. The shear wall considered for the study is 1:5 scaled model of the shear wall of the internal structure of a reactor building. The analytical simulation of these tests is carried out using micro and macro modeling of the shear wall. This paper mainly consists of modification in the hysteretic macro model, developed for RC structural walls by Lestuzzi and Badoux in 2003. This modification is made by considering the stiffness degradation effect observed from the tests carried out and this modified model is then used for nonlinear dynamic analysis of the shear wall. The outcome of the paper gives the variation of the capacity, the failure patterns and the performance levels of the shear walls in all three types of tests. The change in the stiffness and the damping of the wall due to increased damage and cracking when subjected to seismic excitation is also highlighted in the paper.

Development and testing of cored moment resisting stub column dampers

  • Hsiao, Po-Chien;Lin, Kun-Sian;Liao, Wei-Chieh;Zhu, Limeng;Zhang, Chunwei
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.34 no.1
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    • pp.107-122
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    • 2020
  • Moment resisting stub columns (MRSCs) have increasingly adopted in special moment-resisting frame (SMF) systems in steel building structures, especially in Asian countries. The MRSCs typically provide a lower deformation capacity compared to shear-panel stub columns, a limited post-yield stiffness, and severe strength degradation as adopting slender webs. A new MRSC design with cored configuration, consisting of a core-segment and two side-segments using different steel grades, has been proposed in the study to improve the demerits mentioned above. Several full-scale components of the cored MRSC were experimentally investigated focusing on the hysteretic performance of plastic hinges at the ends. The effects of the depths of the core-segment and the adopted reduced column section details on the hysteretic behavior of the components were examined. The measured hysteretic responses verified that the cored MRSC enabled to provide early yielding, great ductility and energy dissipation, enhanced post-yield stiffness and limited strength degradation due to local buckling of flanges. A parametric study upon the dimensions of the cored MRSC was then conducted using numerical discrete model validated by the measured responses. Finally, a set of model equations were established based on the results of the parametric analysis to accurately estimate strength backbone curves of the cored MRSCs under increasing-amplitude cyclic loadings.

Remediation of groundwater contaminated with hydrophobic organic compounds using biobarrier (소수성 유기오염물질로 오염된 지하수의 Biobarrier에 의한 복원)

  • 김영규;신원식;김영훈;송동의
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment Conference
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    • 2002.04a
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    • pp.114-117
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    • 2002
  • Sorption and desorption studies were conducted to evaluate several media as a potential biobarrier for the remediation of groundwater contaminated with hydrophobic organic compounds (HOCs). Pahokee and Bion peats, Devonian Ohio shale, vermicompost, and 50% HDTMA-montmorillonite were used as model sorbents. Sorption and desorption isotherms were determined using the radiolabeled phenanthrene (Phe). Sorption capacity of Phe on several sorbents was in the order Ohio shale > 50% HDTMA-montmorillonite > vermicompost > Pahokee peat. Mineralization kinetics was investigated for Phe-sorbed sorbents using Pseudomonas putida 17484. Among the tested sorbents, active biodegradation of Phe was observed in shale and vermicompost: degradation in shale exhibited little lag time while that in shale showed a significant lag time. Results of this study indicate that sorbents used in this work can be utilized as permeable reactive biobarrier media for the remediation of HOC-contaminated groundwater.

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Nonlinear Dynamic Response of Well-Slab Apartment Building Considering The Behavior of Coupling Elements (벽식 아파트 구조에서 연결부재의 거동특성을 고려한 비선형 동적 응답)

  • 김기현;장극관;서대원;천영수
    • Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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    • 2002.05a
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    • pp.437-442
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    • 2002
  • The purpose of this study is to investigate nonlinear behavior and estimate ultimate resistance of the wall structure against seismic loading. Experimental data for RC coupling elements are used for specifying the strength deterioration and stiffness degradation factor of hysteretic model. Modified coupling element models are used in the push over analysis and time history analysis. In the time history analysis, three earthquake waves are used in the analysis and their peak ground accelerations are changed to be 0.2g. The conclusions of this study are as follows : (1) In the push over analysis, yielding of coupling elements occurred at lower story with small story drift ratio as 0.3%. (2) In the time history analysis, the story drift ratio is sufficient for the requirement of Korean Code, But coupling elements at most stories of the buildings occurred yielding. i. e. the earthquake resistant capacity of shear wall structures is not sufficient at 0.2g.

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A Linear Back-off Algorithm for IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN

  • Cho Chi-woo;Son Jeong-ho;Pak Jin-suk;Son Jae-min;Han Ki-jun
    • Proceedings of the IEEK Conference
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    • summer
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    • pp.317-320
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    • 2004
  • The exponential back-off algorithm doubles the back-off size after each collision without considering network traffic status, which causes degradation of system performance. In this paper, we propose a linear random back-off mechanism which dynamically selects the back-off window size based on the channel status which includes the number of active stations and collisions to significantly increase the protocol capacity. We present an analytical model for the saturated throughput of our linear random back-off algorithm. Simulation results show that performance can be substantially enhanced if binary exponential back-off algorithm is replaced by a linear back- off algorithm.

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A Study on the capacity degradation impact analysis and simulation based on battery aging model for hybrid vehicles (하이브리드 자동차용 배터리 열화 모델 기반 용량 감소 영향성 분석 및 시뮬레이션 기반 연구)

  • Kim, Jaewon;Park, Jinhyeong;Kim, Jaeyeong;Yoo, Sungil;Kim, Jonghoon
    • Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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    • 2020.08a
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    • pp.377-378
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    • 2020
  • 본 논문에서는 열화에 따른 하이브리드 차량의 연비 특성을 분석하기 위해 시뮬레이션을 통한 연구를 진행하였다. 전기적 특성 실험 기반으로 배터리 내부 파라미터가 열화에 어떤 영향을 미치는지 분석을 하고 이를 기반으로 하이브리드 차량모델을 통해 시뮬레이션을 진행하였다. 분석 결과를 통해 배터리 열화 상태에 따른 State-Of-Charge (SOC) 및 연비효율 그래프의 변화 추이를 비교하였다.

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Elastic modulus of ASR-affected concrete: An evaluation using Artificial Neural Network

  • Nguyen, Thuc Nhu;Yu, Yang;Li, Jianchun;Gowripalan, Nadarajah;Sirivivatnanon, Vute
    • Computers and Concrete
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    • v.24 no.6
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    • pp.541-553
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    • 2019
  • Alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in concrete can induce degradation in its mechanical properties, leading to compromised serviceability and even loss in load capacity of concrete structures. Compared to other properties, ASR often affects the modulus of elasticity more significantly. Several empirical models have thus been established to estimate elastic modulus reduction based on the ASR expansion only for condition assessment and capacity evaluation of the distressed structures. However, it has been observed from experimental studies in the literature that for any given level of ASR expansion, there are significant variations on the measured modulus of elasticity. In fact, many other factors, such as cement content, reactive aggregate type, exposure condition, additional alkali and concrete strength, have been commonly known in contribution to changes of concrete elastic modulus due to ASR. In this study, an artificial intelligent model using artificial neural network (ANN) is proposed for the first time to provide an innovative approach for evaluation of the elastic modulus of ASR-affected concrete, which is able to take into account contribution of several influence factors. By intelligently fusing multiple information, the proposed ANN model can provide an accurate estimation of the modulus of elasticity, which shows a significant improvement from empirical based models used in current practice. The results also indicate that expansion due to ASR is not the only factor contributing to the stiffness change, and various factors have to be included during the evaluation.

Experimental study on all-bolted joint in modularized prefabricated steel structure

  • Wu, Zhanjing;Tao, Zhong;Liu, Bei;Zuo, Heng
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.73 no.6
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    • pp.613-620
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    • 2020
  • The research study is focuses on a form of all-bolted joint with the external ring stiffening plate in the prefabricated steel structure. The components are bolted at site after being fabricated in the factory. Six specimens were tested under cyclic loading, and the effects of column axial compression ratio, concrete-filled column, beam flange sub plate, beam web angle cleats, and spliced column on the failure mode, hysteretic behavior and ductility of the joints were analyzed. The results shown that the proposed all-bolted joint with external ring stiffening plate performed high bearing capability, stable inflexibility degradation, high ductility and plump hysteretic curve. The primary failure modes were bucking at beam end, cracking at the variable section of the external ring stiffening plate, and finally welds fracturing between external ring stiffening plate and column wall. The bearing capability of the joints reduced with the axial compression ratio increased. The use of concrete-filled steel tube column can increase the bearing capability of joints. The existence of the beam flange sub plate, and beam web angle cleat improves the energy dissipation, ductility, bearing capacity and original rigidity of the joint, but also increase the stress concentration at the variable section of the external reinforcing ring plate. The proposed joints with spliced column also performed desirable integrity, large bearing capacity, initial stiffness and energy dissipation capacity for engineering application by reasonable design.