• Wind and Structures
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.127-136
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• 2022

In this work a multi-fidelity non-intrusive polynomial chaos (MF-NIPC) has been applied to a structural wind engineering problem in architectural design for the first time. In architectural design it is important to design structures that are safe in a range of wind directions and speeds. For this reason, the computational models used to design buildings and bridges must account for the uncertainties associated with the interaction between the structure and wind. In order to use the numerical simulations for the design, the numerical models must be validated by experi-mental data, and uncertainties contained in the experiments should also be taken into account. Uncertainty Quantifi-cation has been increasingly used for CFD simulations to consider such uncertainties. Typically, CFD simulations are computationally expensive, motivating the increased interest in multi-fidelity methods due to their ability to lev-erage limited data sets of high-fidelity data with evaluations of more computationally inexpensive models. Previous-ly, the multi-fidelity framework has been applied to CFD simulations for the purposes of optimization, rather than for the statistical assessment of candidate design. In this paper MF-NIPC method is applied to flow around a rectan-gular 5:1 cylinder, which has been thoroughly investigated for architectural design. The purpose of UQ is validation of numerical simulation results with experimental data, therefore the radius of curvature of the rectangular cylinder corners and the angle of attack are considered to be random variables, which are known to contain uncertainties when wind tunnel tests are carried out. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations are solved by a solver that employs the Finite Element Method (FEM) for two turbulence modeling approaches of the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations: Unsteady Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes (URANS) and the Large Eddy simulation (LES). The results of the uncertainty analysis with CFD are compared to experimental data in terms of time-averaged pressure coefficients and bulk parameters. In addition, the accuracy and efficiency of the multi-fidelity framework is demonstrated through a comparison with the results of the high-fidelity model.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제50권6호
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• pp.705-720
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• 2024

Analyzing the collapse behavior of thin-walled steel structures holds significant importance in ensuring their safety and longevity. Geometric imperfections present on the surface of metal materials can diminish both the durability and mechanical integrity of steel shells. These imperfections, encompassing local geometric irregularities and deformations such as holes, cavities, notches, and cracks localized in specific regions of the shell surface, play a pivotal role in the assessment. They can induce stress concentration within the structure, thereby influencing its susceptibility to buckling. The intricate relationship between the buckling behavior of these structures and such imperfections is multifaceted, contingent upon a variety of factors. The buckling analysis of thin-walled steel shell structures, similar to other steel structures, commonly involves the determination of crucial material properties, including elastic modulus, shear modulus, tensile strength, and fracture toughness. An established method involves the emulation of distributed geometric imperfections, utilizing real test specimen data as a basis. This approach allows for the accurate representation and assessment of the diversity and distribution of imperfections encountered in real-world scenarios. Utilizing defect data obtained from actual test samples enhances the model's realism and applicability. The sizes and configurations of these defects are employed as inputs in the modeling process, aiding in the prediction of structural behavior. It's worth noting that there is a dearth of experimental studies addressing the influence of geometric defects on the buckling behavior of cylindrical steel shells. In this particular study, samples featuring geometric imperfections were subjected to experimental buckling tests. These same samples were also modeled using Finite Element Analysis (FEM), with results corroborating the experimental findings. Furthermore, the initial geometrical imperfections were measured using digital image correlation (DIC) techniques. In this way, the response of the test specimens can be estimated accurately by applying the initial imperfections to FE models. After validation of the test results with FEA, a numerical parametric study was conducted to develop more generalized design recommendations for the stainless-steel shell structures with the initial geometric imperfection. While the load-carrying capacity of samples with perfect surfaces was up to 140 kN, the load-carrying capacity of samples with 4 mm defects was around 130 kN. Likewise, while the load carrying capacity of samples with 10 mm defects was around 125 kN, the load carrying capacity of samples with 14 mm defects was measured around 120 kN.

• 지구물리와물리탐사
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.150-161
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• 2018

최근의 정보통신기술 발전에 기반한 무인 항공 전자탐사는 효율적인 광역 탐사가 가능하다는 장점으로 인해 다양한 활용이 시도되고 있다. 이 연구에서는 무인 항공 전자탐사의 실제 적용을 위한 이론 연구의 일환으로 한국지질자원연구원에서 개발된 무인 비행선 전자탐사 시스템에 대한 고찰을 수행하였다. 이 시스템은 기존의 항공 전자탐사 시스템들과는 다른 송수신루프의 배치로 인해 측정되는 자기장을 해석하기 위한 새로운 기술이 필요하다. 따라서, 임의의 모양을 갖는 송신원에 의한 전자기장 반응을 계산할 수 있는 방법을 제안하였으며 원형루프에 의한 이론해와의 비교 검증을 통해 그 타당성을 확인하였다. 또한, 3차원적으로 분포한 지하의 전도성 이상체에 의한 자기장 반응을 모사하기 위하여 변유한요소법 기반의 3차원 주파수영역 전자탐사 모델링 알고리듬과 결합하였다. 개발된 알고리듬을 바탕으로 지하 이상체에 의한 자기장 반응분석을 수행한 결과, 기존 항공 전자탐사 시스템들과 마찬가지로 탐사고도가 높아지거나 이상체의 심도가 깊어짐에 따라 이상체에 의한 반응이 줄어듦을 알 수 있었고 이상체의 전기비저항이 증가함에 따라서도 반응이 작아지는 것을 확인하였다. 그러나, 이상체의 심도 및 전기전도도와 사용 주파수에 따라 이상성분의 반응양상이 비선형적인 경향을 나타내는 구간이 존재하여, 자료해석 시 반응의 크기를 통한 단순 해석이 어려워지며 겉보기 비저항 계산 시에도 해의 비유일성을 야기시킬 수 있다는 것을 확인하였다. 따라서 실제로 시스템을 활용하여 탐사를 수행할 시, 탐사목적 및 현장 조건을 고려한 사전 모델링을 통해 적합한 주파수 대역 및 탐사고도를 설정하여 탐사를 수행하는 것이 선행되어야 한다.