• Title/Summary/Keyword: Improvement of structural performance

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An Evaluation of Blast Resistance of Partially Reinforced CFT Columns using Computational Analysis (전산해석을 이용한 부분 보강된 CFT 기둥의 폭발저항성능 평가)

  • Kim, Han-Soo;Wee, Hae-Hwan
    • Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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    • v.28 no.5
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    • pp.503-510
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    • 2015
  • In this paper, the blast resisting performance of partially reinforced CFT columns was compared with the normal CFT columns to evaluate the effect of reinforcing with steel plates. Autodyn which is a specialized hydro-code for analysis of explosion and impact was used to simulate the structural behavior of the CFT columns under the blast loadings. The interaction between concrete and surrounding steel plates was modeled with friction and join option to represent the realistic damage of columns. According to the analysis, the partially reinforced CFT column showed enhanced blast resisting performance than the normal CFT columns. Also the improvement of blast resisting performance was depended on the height of reinforcing steel plates.

Improvement of aseismic performance of a PGSFR PHTS pump

  • Lee, Seong Hyeon;Lee, Jae Han;Kim, Sung Kyun;Kim, Jong Bum;Kim, Tae Wan
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.52 no.8
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    • pp.1847-1861
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    • 2020
  • A design study was performed to improve the limit aseismic performance (LSP) of a primary heat transport system (PHTS) pump. This pump is part of the primary equipment of a prototype generation IV sodium-cooled fast reactor (PGSFR). The LSP is the maximum allowable seismic load that still ensures structural integrity. To calculate the LSP of the PHTS pump, a structural analysis model of the pump was developed and its dynamic characteristics were obtained by modal analysis. The floor response spectrum (FRS) initiated from a safety shutdown earthquake (SSE), 0.3 g, was applied to the support points of the PHTS pump, and then the seismic induced stresses were calculated. The structural integrity was evaluated according to the ASME code, and the LSP of the PHTS pump was calculated from the evaluation results. Based on the results of the modal analysis and LSP of the PHTS pump, design parameters affecting the LSP were selected. Then, ways to improve the LSP were proposed from sensitivity analysis of the selected design variables.

Improvement and Evaluation of Seismic Resistant Performance of Reinforced Concrete Infilled Masonry Frame with Restraining Factor of Frame (철근콘크리트 프레임면내 조적벽체의 골조 구속에 따른 내진성능 평가 및 개선)

  • Shin, Jong-Hack;Ha, Gee-Joo;Lee, Hee-Jong
    • Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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    • v.5 no.3
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    • pp.131-139
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    • 2001
  • Experimental programs were accomplished to improve and evaluate the structural performance of RC frame structures with masonry infilled wall, such as the hysteretic behavior, the maximum horizontal strength, crack propagation, and ductility etc. Test variables are restraining factors of frame, with or without masonry infilled wall, and masonry method. Six reinforced concrete rigid frame and masonry infilled wall were tested and constructed in one-third scale size under vertical and cyclic loads simultaneously. Based on the test results, the following conclusions can be made. For masonry infilled wall with restraining factors of frame(IFWB-1~3), cumulated energy dissipation capacities were increased by 1.35~1.60 times in comparision with that of masonry infilled wall(IFB-1) at final stage of testing. For masonry infilled wall with restraining factors of frame, maximum horizontal capacities were increased by 1.91~2.24 times in comparision with that of rigid frame.

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Experimental Study on Performance Evaluation of Steel Frame with Buckling Control Brace (좌굴제어 가새를 가진 가새골조의 성능향상에 관한 실험적 연구)

  • Lee, Sang-Ju;Han, Sang-Eul;Noh, Sam-Young
    • Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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    • v.11 no.5
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    • pp.181-188
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    • 2007
  • This research presents two methods to prevent local buckling from circular tube brace and then verify their performance capacity through a cyclic loading test. As control methods on local buckling, one is to restrict local buckling as attaching cover plate at range of buckling. And the another is to exclude danger of buckling as inserting contraction device with rod and spring at the center of brace. The purpose of this research is to develop structural device for restriction of local buckling or for exclusion of its. And we investigate appliance of suggested methods through an experiment. We also estimate the improvement of performance capacity in a quantitative respect.

The Analysis of Structural Relationships among Public Technology Transfer, Technological Performance, and R&D Productivity (공공기술 이전, 기술적 성과, 연구개발 생산성 간의 구조적 관계 분석)

  • Jeon, Jieun;Kwon, Sang Jib
    • Knowledge Management Research
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.1-19
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    • 2018
  • This study aims to identify the causal relationship among public technology transfer, technological performance, and research and development (R&D) productivity. Using the impulse-response function(IRF) of a panel vector autoregressive model (panel VAR), this study suggests the results of how long the factors such as technological performance (patent), public technology transfer, and R&D productivity takes and lasts if a one-unit shock of standard deviation occurs. As a result, first, the increase of public technology transfer activities has no power to increase the technology performance but improve the R&D productivity. If the public institute increases its technology transfer activities by one unit, the R&D productivity will increase within five years. Second, the impact of increasing technological performance on improvement of public technology transfer and R&D productivity is an insignificant. Third, the effect of R&D productivity on the public technology transfer creates a substantial reaction after a current time. Considering the structural relationships among public technology transfer, technological performance, and R&D productivity, if policy makers intend to construct the active R&D circumstance, technology suppliers should be motivated to run the active R&D mechanism because they achieve gains.

Performance of TMDs on nonlinear structures subjected to near-fault earthquakes

  • Domizio, Martin;Ambrosini, Daniel;Curadelli, Oscar
    • Smart Structures and Systems
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.725-742
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    • 2015
  • Tuned mass dampers (TMD) are devices employed in vibration control since the beginning of the twentieth century. However, their implementation for controlling the seismic response in civil structures is more recent. While the efficiency of TMD on structures under far-field earthquakes has been demonstrated, the convenience of its employment against near-fault earthquakes is still under discussion. In this context, the study of this type of device is raised, not as an alternative to the seismic isolation, which is clearly a better choice for new buildings, but rather as an improvement in the structural safety of existing buildings. Seismic records with an impulsive character have been registered in the vicinity of faults that cause seismic events. In this paper, the ability of TMD to control the response of structures that experience inelastic deformations and eventually reach collapse subject to the action of such earthquakes is studied. The results of a series of nonlinear dynamic analyses are presented. These analyses are performed on a numerical model of a structure under the action of near-fault earthquakes. The structure analyzed in this study is a steel frame which behaves as a single degree of freedom (SDOF) system. TMD with different mass values are added on the numerical model of the structure, and the TMD performance is evaluated by comparing the response of the structure with and without the control device.

An Empirical Study on the Effect of Logistics Firm's Innovation Activities on Business Performance (물류기업의 혁신활동이 경영성과에 미치는 영향에 관한 실증연구)

  • Cho, Yong-hyun
    • Journal of Korea Port Economic Association
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    • v.34 no.3
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    • pp.75-92
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    • 2018
  • The purpose of this study is to analyze whether innovation activities of logistics firms affect innovation performance and service quality improvement and whether innovation performance and service quality as a result of innovation activities affect these firm's business performance. First, I undertake a review of previous studies and theories related to innovation activity and innovation performance. Additionally, previous studies on improvement of service quality along through innovation performance were analyzed. Based on this, I set up a research structure and hypotheses. To this end, I used the workplace panel survey data of the Korea Labor Institute(KLI) and used a total of 88 samples. I use the Partial Least Square(PLS) approach to structural equation modeling. The results of the empirical analysis show that innovation activities of logistics firms have a positive effect on innovation performance and service quality improvement, and innovation performance and service quality have a positive effect on financial performance. Evidently, innovation activities bring a clear competitive advantage to the logistics firms and improve their service quality. This implies the ability of logistics firms to survive amidst competition while getting a competitive edge.

Design on High Efficiency and Light Composite Propeller Blade of High Speed Turboprop Aircraft (고속 터보프롭 항공기용 고효율 경량화 복합재 프로펠러 블레이드 설계 연구)

  • Kong, Chang-Duk;Lee, Kyung-Sun;Park, Hyun-Bum;Choi, Won
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.57-68
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    • 2012
  • In this study, designs of the high efficiency composite propeller blade for a high speed turboprop aircraft, which will be used for a next generation regional commercial aircraft in Korea, are performed. Both the vortex theory and the blade element theory are used for preliminary aerodynamic design and performance analysis of the propeller. Then the aerodynamic design result is confirmed through performance analysis using a commercial CFD code, ANSYS. The carbon/epoxy composite materials is used, and the skin-spar-foam sandwich type structure is adopted for improvement of lightness and structural stability. Finally, it is investigated that the proposed propeller blade has high efficiency and structural safety through both aerodynamic and structural analysis and experimental test of a prototype propeller blade.

Design on High Efficiency and Light Composite Propeller Blade of Regional Aircraft (중형항공기급 고효율 경량화 복합재 프로펠러 블레이드 설계 연구)

  • Kong, Chang-Duk;Lee, Kyung-Sun;Park, Hyun-Bum;Choi, Won
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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    • 2012.05a
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    • pp.253-258
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    • 2012
  • In this study, designs of the high efficiency composite propeller blade for a high speed turboprop aircraft, which will be used for a next generation regional commercial aircraft in Korea, are performed. Both the vortex theory and the blade element theory are used for preliminary aerodynamic design and performance analysis of the propeller. Then the aerodynamic design result is confirmed through performance analysis using a commercial CFD code, ANSYS. The carbon/epoxy composite materials is used, and the skin-spar-foam sandwich type structure is adopted for improvement of lightness and structural stability. Finally, it is investigated that the proposed propeller blade has high efficiency and structural safety through both aerodynamic and structural analysis and experimental test of a prototype propeller blade.

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Verification and Improvement of Structural Behavior Response Performance Evaluation Method for the Standard Establishment of Adhesive Composite Waterproofing Sheets (점착형 복합 방수시트의 표준(안)제정을 위한 구조물 거동대응성능 시험방법 개선 및 검증 평가 연구)

  • Kim, Soo-Yeon;Park, Jong-Sun;Oh, Sang-Keun
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Building Construction
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.377-386
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    • 2021
  • In April 2019, this study was enacted as a test method for the performance of waterproof layers in an environment where complex deterioration and structural behavior are simultaneously applied, but some existing standards were implemented to point out the errors of the method that should be supplemented. Thus, in establishing standards for (tentative) adhesive waterproofing sheets, field workability and quantification of test results were studied on the structural behavior response performance test methods included as test items. In addition, the performance evaluation of adhesive-type composite waterproof sheets was conducted based on the considered contents to review improvements such as applicability as an item of standard standards and field workability related problems.