• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제57권5호
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• pp.951-968
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• 2016

Long-span cross-strait bridges extending into deep-sea waters are exposed to complex marine environments. During the construction stage, the flexible freestanding bridge towers are more vulnerable to environmental loads imposed by wind and wave loads. This paper presents an experimental investigation on the dynamic responses of a 389-m-high freestanding bridge tower model in a test facility with a wind tunnel and a wave flume. An elastic bridge model with a geometric scale of 1:150 was designed based on Froude similarity and was tested under wind-only, wave-only and wind-wave combined conditions. The dynamic responses obtained from the tests indicate that large deformation under resonant sea states could be a structural challenge. The dominant role of the wind loads and the wave loads change according to the sea states. The joint wind and wave loads have complex effects on the dynamic responses of the structure, depending on the approaching direction angle and the fluid-induced vibration mechanisms of the waves and wind.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.31-44
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• 2014

In the present study, a few of recently developed geostatistical models are comparatively studied. The models are two-point statistics based sequential indicator simulation (SISIM) and generalized coupled Markov chain (GCMC), multi-point statistics single normal equation simulation (SNESIM), and object based model of FLUVSIM (fluvial simulation) that predicts structures of target object from the provided geometric information. Out of the models, SNESIM and FLUVSIM require additional information other than conditioning data such as training map and geometry, respectively, which generally claim demanding additional resources. For the comparative studies, three-dimensional fluvial reservoir model is developed considering the genetic information and the samples, as input data for the models, are acquired by mimicking realistic sampling (i.e. random sampling). For SNESIM and FLUVSIM, additional training map and the geometry data are synthesized based on the same information used for the objective model. For the comparisons of the predictabilities of the models, two different measures are employed. In the first measure, the ensemble probability maps of the models are developed from multiple realizations, which are compared in depth to the objective model. In the second measure, the developed realizations are converted to hydrogeologic properties and the groundwater flow simulation results are compared to that of the objective model. From the comparisons, it is found that the predictability of GCMC outperforms the other models in terms of the first measure. On the other hand, in terms of the second measure, the both predictabilities of GCMC and SNESIM are outstanding out of the considered models. The excellences of GCMC model in the comparisons may attribute to the incorporations of directional non-stationarity and the non-linear prediction structure. From the results, it is concluded that the various geostatistical models need to be comprehensively considered and comparatively analyzed for appropriate characterizations.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.1-19
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• 2019

The aim of the paper is the prediction of the seismic collapse mode of steel storage pallet racks under seismic loads. The attention paid by the researchers on the behaviour of the industrial steel storage pallets racks is increased over the years thanks to their high dead-to-live load ratio. In fact, these structures, generally made by cold-formed thin-walled profiles, present very low structural costs but can support large and expensive loads. The paper presents a prediction of the seismic collapse modes of multi-storey racks. The analysis of the possible collapse modes has been made by an approach based on the kinematic theorem of plastic collapse extended to the second order effects by means of the concept of collapse mechanism equilibrium curve. In this way, the dissipative behaviour of racks is determined with a simpler method than the pushover analysis. Parametric analyses have been performed on 24 racks, differing for the geometric layout and cross-section of the components, designed in according to the EN16618 and EN15512 requirements. The obtained results have highlighted that, in all the considered cases, the global collapse mechanism, that is the safest one, never develops, leading to a dangerous situation that must be avoided to preserve the structure during a seismic event. Although the studied racks follow all the codes prescriptions, the development of a dissipative collapse mechanism is not achieved. In addition, also the variability of load distribution has been considered, reflecting the different pallet positions assumed during the in-service life of the racks, to point out its influence on the collapse mechanism. The information carried out from the paper can be very useful for designers and manufacturers because it allows to better understand the racks behaviour in seismic load condition.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제69권4호
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• pp.439-455
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• 2019

This research deals with thermo-electro-mechanical buckling analysis of the sandwich nano-beams with face-sheets made of functionally graded carbon nano-tubes reinforcement composite (FG-CNTRC) based on the nonlocal strain gradient elasticity theory (NSGET) considering various higher-order shear deformation beam theories (HSDBT). The sandwich nano-beam with FG-CNTRC face-sheets is subjected to thermal and electrical loads while is resting on Pasternak's foundation. It is assumed that the material properties of the face-sheets change continuously along the thickness direction according to different patterns for CNTs distribution. In order to include coupling of strain and electrical field in equation of motion, the nonlocal non-classical nano-beam model contains piezoelectric effect. The governing equations of motion are derived using Hamilton principle based on HSDBTs and NSGET. The differential quadrature method (DQM) is used to calculate the mechanical buckling loads of sandwich nano-beam as well as critical voltage and temperature rising. After verification with validated reference, comprehensive numerical results are presented to investigate the influence of important parameters such as various HSDBTs, length scale parameter (strain gradient parameter), the nonlocal parameter, the CNTs volume fraction, Pasternak's foundation coefficients, various boundary conditions, the CNTs efficiency parameter and geometric dimensions on the buckling behaviors of FG sandwich nano-beam. The numerical results indicate that, the amounts of the mechanical critical load calculated by PSDBT and TSDBT approximately have same values as well as ESDBT and ASDBT. Also, it is worthy noted that buckling load calculated by aforementioned theories is nearly smaller than buckling load estimated by FSDBT. Also, similar aforementioned structure is used to building the nano/micro oscillators.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.464-469
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• 2019

테이퍼 롤러 베어링은 큰 부하 하중이 가해져도 안정적으로 차량을 지지할 수 있어서 승합차, 화물차, 열차 등에 핵심적인 구동 부품으로 광범위하게 사용된다. 테이퍼 롤러 베어링 부품 중에서 케이지는 롤러들 사이의 간격을 유지해 주며, 이를 통해서 마찰 방지 및 마모, 발열을 억제하고 윤활을 위한 공간을 제공해주는 등의 역할을 한다. 차량이 주행 중에 공진으로 인해 케이지가 심하게 변형되면 롤러가 원활한 구름 운동을 하지 못하거나, 케이지를 이탈하는 경우가 발생하게 된다. 따라서 베어링의 안정적인 내구성능을 확보하기 위해서는 케이지의 공진주파수를 파악하는 것이 매우 중요하다. 베어링 케이지는 구조적으로 동일한 형상이 반복되는 주기적 구조물로 볼 수 있는데, 이러한 구조물은 제작과정에서 설계 시 의도한 완벽한 기하학적 형상과는 어느 정도의 오차를 가진 형상으로 제작되게 된다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 케이지의 기하학적 불완전성이 동특성에 미치는 영향을 파악하고자 한다. 그 결과 기하학적인 불완전성에 의하여 이상적인 케이지의 고유진동수 부근에서 고유진동수 분리가 발생하며, 그 간격은 기하학적 오차의 크기에 비례하고 모드의 차수가 증가할수록 그 간격도 넓어진다고 판단된다.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.439-445
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• 2021

In view of the complex geometric structure of the rod bundle channel and the limitation of the current CHF visualization experiment technology, it is very difficult to obtain the rod bundle CHF mechanism directly through the phenomenon of the rod bundle CHF visualization experiment. In order to obtain the applicable CHF mechanism assumption for rod bundle channel, firstly, five most representative DNB type round tube CHF mechanistic models are obtained with evaluation and screening. Then these original round tube CHF mechanistic models based on inlet conditions are converted to local conditions and coupled with subchannel analysis code ATHAS. Based on 5 × 5 full-length rod bundle CHF experimental data independently developed by Nuclear Power Institute of China (NPIC), the applicability research of each model for CHF prediction performance in rod bundle channel is carried out, and the commonness and difference of each model are comparatively studied. The CHF mechanism assumption of superheated liquid layer depletion that is most likely to be applicable for the rod bundle channel is selected and two directions that need to be improved are given. This study provides a reference for the development of CHF mechanistic model in rod bundle channel.

• 대한건축학회논문집:구조계
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.163-172
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• 2020

This study is a case study for in-house developed Record Maintenance and Management (RMMS) which is a digital data storage/retrieval system in a GIS-enabled solution. RMMS is designed for reorganizing submitted architectural drawings associated with scanned drawings files & geodatabase, managing metadata/table and geometric features in ArcSDE/Enterprise geodatabase format. The birth of the RMMS was borne out of a necessity for a modernized approach in digital file basis to provide improved customer services for various architectural drawings and associated with geo-spatial and its attribute information. Through a case study for building permit & review practice implemented on an internet-based Electronic Architectural administration Information System (EAIS) at the local governments in Korea, this study is able to derive differences between GIS-enabled RMMS system implemented in the Richmond City and internet-based EAIS system implemented in the local government in Korea. In an effort to be the most effective, it presents meaningful ways of maximizing efficiency in record maintenance & management system derived from the case studies that looked into in ways of a method in RMMS' operation, implementation on GIS platform, mutual interface among various programs with various digital files and finally technical supports and system development /upgrade.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.19-24
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• 2021

본 논문에서는 배관의 ISO 도면 교환파일을 이용하여 AR/VR모델을 실시간으로 생성하는 방법을 소개한다. 도면 교환 파일 중에서 산업 표준으로 활용되는 IDF 파일을 분석했으며, 속성 정보의 추출과 함께 형상을 파라메트릭한 방법으로 정의하는 방법을 사용하였다. 이 방법을 통해서 파일 크기가 작은 도면 교환 파일을 사용함으로써 원거리 데이터 교환이 용이하면서도 형상과 속성을 모두 전달할 수 있는 효과를 가질 수가 있다. 이 과정에서 본 논문에서는 배관과 컴포넌트의 형상을 템플릿 형태로 정의해 놓았으며, 이를 통해 배관의 도면 교환 파일로부터 실시간으로 배관 형상을 생성함과 동시에 설계 정보와 함께 AR/VR모델로 가시화가 됨을 검증하였다.

• 한국수자원학회논문집
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• 제53권12호
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• pp.1059-1070
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• 2020

하천단면 계측자료는 하천관리를 위한 유량산정 및 홍수 예·경보 방안 등 수리·수문 모델링 관련 연구에서 가장 중요한 입력자료 중 하나이다. 그러나 불규칙한 기하학적 구조로 이어지는 하천의 정확하고 연속적인 단면자료의 취득은 시간과 비용적 측면에서 큰 제약이 따른다. 이러한 관점에서 본 연구의 목적은 연속적인 하천특성의 공간분포를 시간과 비용, 인력의 투입을 최소화하여 계측할 수 있는 방법론을 개발하는 것이다. 따라서 RGB기반 항공 이미지와 실측 자료를 이용한 다중 선형 회귀 분석을 통해 각 단면별로 수심을 추정하고 연속적인 단면 추정 가능성과 정확도를 검토하고자 하였다. 실측 자료와 비교검증을 통해 공간적으로 이질적인 관계를 포착할 수 있는 수심 약 2 m 내외에서 수심을 정확하게 추정할 수 있음을 확인하였으며 이를 통해 정확하고 연속적인 하천 단면 취득에 기여할 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.307-321
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• 2021

In an earlier publication (Serrano et al. 2014), the theoretical basis for evaluating the shear strength in rock joints was presented and used to derive an equation that governs the relationship between tangential and normal stresses on the joint during slippage between the joint faces. In this paper, the theoretical equation is applied to two non-linear failure criteria by using non-associated flow laws, including the modified Hoek and Brown and modified Mohr-Coulomb equations. The theoretical model considers the geometric dilatancy, the instantaneous friction angle, and a parameter that considers joint surface roughness as dependent variables. This model uses a similar equation structure to the empirical law that was proposed by Barton in 1973. However, a good correlation with the empirical values and, therefore, Barton's equation is necessary to incorporate a non-associated flow law that governs breakage processes in rock masses and becomes more significant in highly fractured media, which can be induced in a rock joint. A linear law of dilatancy is used to assess the importance of the non-associated flow to obtain very close values for different roughness states, so the best results are obtained for null material dilatancy, which considers significant changes that correspond to soft rock masses or altered zones of weakness.