• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제83권6호
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• pp.745-756
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• 2022

This study aims to determine the cause of the load resistance loss in storage racks that can be attributed to external forces such as earthquakes and to improve safety by developing reinforcement systems that can prevent load resistance loss. To this end, a static cyclic loading test was performed on pallet racks commonly used in logistics warehouses. The test results indicated that a pallet rack exposed to an external force loses more than 50% of its load resistance owing to the damage caused to column-beam joints. Three reinforcement systems were developed for preventing load resistance loss in storage racks exposed to an external force and for performing differentiated target functions: column reinforcement device, seismic damper, and viscoelastic damper. Shake table testing was performed to evaluate the earthquake response and verify the performance of these reinforcement systems. The results confirmed that, the maximum displacement, which causes the loss of load resistance and the permanent deformation of racks under external force, is reduced using the developed reinforcement devices. Thus, the appropriate selection of the developed reinforcement devices by users can help secure the safety of the storage racks.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.387-399
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• 2022

To study the seismic damage of masonry structures and understand the characteristics of the multi-intensity region, according to the Dujiang weir urbanization of China Wenchuan earthquake, the deterioration of 3991 masonry structures was summarized and statistically analysed. First, the seismic damage of multistory masonry structures in this area was investigated. The primary seismic damage of components was as follows: Damage of walls, openings, joints of longitudinal and transverse walls, windows (lower) walls, and tie columns. Many masonry structures with seismic designs were basically intact. Second, according to the main factors of construction, seismic intensity code levels survey, and influence on the seismic capacity, a vulnerability matrix calculation model was proposed to establish a vulnerability prediction matrix, and a comparative analysis was made based on the empirical seismic damage investigation matrix. The vulnerability prediction matrix was established using the proposed vulnerability matrix calculation model. The fitting relationship between the vulnerability prediction matrix and the actual seismic damage investigation matrix was compared and analysed. The relationship curves of the mean damage index for macrointensity and ground motion parameters were drawn through calculation and analysis, respectively. The numerical analysis was performed based on actual ground motion observation records, and fitting models of PGA, PGV, and MSDI were proposed.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.101-113
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• 2022

A new type of fabricated subway station construction technology can effectively solve these problems. For a new type of metro structure form, it is necessary to clarify its mechanical properties, especially the seismic performance. A soil-structure elastoplastic finite element model is established to perform three-dimensional nonlinear dynamic time-history analysis based on the first fabricated station structure-Yuanjiadian station of Changchun Metro Line 2, China. Firstly, the nonlinear seismic response characteristics of the fabricated and cast-in-place subway stations under different seismic wave excitations are compared and analyzed. Then, a comprehensive analysis of several important parameters that may affect the seismic response of fabricated subway stations is given. The results show that the maximum plastic strain, the interlayer deformation, and the internal force of fabricated station structures are smaller than that of cast-in-place structure, which indicates that the fabricated station structure has good deformation coordination capability and mechanical properties. The seismic responses of fabricated stations were mainly affected by the soil-structure stiffness ratio, the soil inertia effect, and earthquake load conditions rarely mentioned in cast-in-place stations. The critical parameters have little effect on the interlayer deformation but significantly affect the joints' opening distance and contact stress, which can be used as the evaluation index of the seismic performance of fabricated station structures. The presented results can better understand the seismic responses and guide the seismic design of the fabricated station.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.139-151
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• 2022

Filling materials poured into precast member joint are subjected to restraint stress by the precast member and joint reinforcement. The induced stress will likely cause cracks at early ages and performance degradation of the entire structure. To prevent these issues and design reasonable joints, it is very important to analyze and evaluate the restrained shrinkage cracks of filling materials at various restraint conditions. In this study, a new time zero-that defines the shrinkage development time of a filling material-is proposed to calculate the accurate amount of shrinkage. The tensile stresses and strengths at different ages were compared through the ring test (AASHTO PP34) to evaluate the crack potential of the restrained filling materials at various restraint conditions. The mixture which contained an expansive additive and a shrinkage reducing agent exhibited high resistance to shrinkage cracking owing to the high-drying shrinkage compensation effect. The high-performance, fiber-reinforced cement composite, and ultra-high-performance, fiber-reinforced cement composite yielded very high resistance to shrinkage and cracking owing to the pull-out property of steel fibers. To this end, multiple nonlinear regression analyses were conducted based on the test results. Accordingly, a modified tensile stress equation that considered both the geometric shape of the specimen and the intrinsic properties of the material is proposed.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제82권1호
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• pp.55-67
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• 2022

The precast reinforced concrete frame system is a method for industrialization of construction. However, the seismic performance factor of this structural system is not explicitly clarified in some existing building codes. In this paper, the seismic performance factor for the existing precast concrete building frame systems with cast-in-situ reinforced shear walls were evaluated. Nonlinear behavior of the precast beam-column joints and cast-in-situ reinforced shear walls were considered in the modeling of the structures. The ATC-19's coefficient method was used for calculating the seismic performance factor and the FEMA P-695's approach was adopted for evaluating the accuracy of the computed seismic performance factor. The results showed that the over-strength factor varies from 2 to 2.63 and the seismic performance factor (R factor) varies from 5.1 to 8.95 concerning the height of the structure. Also, it was proved that all of the examined buildings have adequate safety against the collapse at the MCE level of earthquake, so the validity of R factors was confirmed. The obtained incremental dynamic analysis (IDA) results indicated that the minimum adjusted collapse margin ratio (ACMR) of the precast buildings representing the seismic vulnerability of the structures approximately equaled to 2.7, and pass the requirements of FEMA P-695.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.519-533
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• 2024

Many materials including cementitious concrete-type materials undergo material property changes during high-rate loading. There is a wealth of research regarding this phenomenon for concrete in compression and tension. However, there is minimal knowledge about how mortar material used in concrete masonry unit (CMU) construction behaves in high-rate shear loading. A series of experiments was conducted to examine the bond strength of mortar bonded to CMU units under high-rate shear loading. A novel experimental setup using a shock tube and dynamic ram were used to load specially constructed shear triplets in a double lap shear configuration with no pre-compression. The Finite Element Method was leveraged in conjunction with data from the experimental investigation to establish if the shear bond between concrete masonry units and mortar exhibits any rate dependency. An increase in shear bond strength was observed when loaded at a high strain rate. This data indicates that the CMU-mortar bond exhibits a rate dependent strength change and illustrates the need for further study of the CMU-mortar interface characteristics at high strain rates.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.385-398
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• 2024

As concrete dominates the construction industry, alternatives to traditionally used steel reinforcement are being sought. This study explored the suitability of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) as a substitute within rigid frames, focusing on its impact on section ductility and overall structural durability against seismic events. However, current design guidelines address quasi-static loads, leaving a gap for dynamic or extreme circumstances. Our approach included multiscale simulations, parametric study, and energy dissipation analyses, drawing upon a unique adaptation of modified compression field theory. In our efforts to optimize macro and microparameters to improve yield strength, manage brittleness, and govern failure modes, we also recognized the potential of CFRP's high corrosion resistance. This characteristic of CFRP could significantly reduce the frequency of required repairs, thereby contributing to enhanced durability of the structures. The research reveals that CFRP's durability and seismic resistance are attributed to plastic joints within compressed fibers. Notably, CFRP can impart ductility to structural designs, effectively balancing its inherent brittleness, particularly when integrated with quasi-brittle materials. This research challenges the notion that designing bendable components with carbon fiber reinforcement is impractical. It shows that creating ductile bending components with CFRP in concrete is feasible despite the material's brittleness. This funding overturns conventional assumptions and opens new avenues for using CFRP in structural applications where ductility and resilience are crucial.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.103-112
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• 2007

본 연구의 목적은 건설현장에서 노무비와 공사비를 절감하기 위하여 5개의 프리캐스트 세그먼트로 구성된 프리스트레스트 콘크리트 거더를 제작하여 그 역학적인 거동 특성을 평가하는데 있다. 본 연구를 위하여 총 4개의 25m 실험체를 동일 단면으로 제작하였으며, 모멘트-처짐 곡선으로 텐던변화와 접합부에 대한 분석과 해석을 수행하였다. 또한, 실험결과를 검증하기 위하여 2차원 비선형유한요소해석을 수행하였으며, 해석결과는 실험체의 모멘트-처짐곡선을 비교적 잘 예측하였다.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.453-463
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• 2012

강합성 라멘교는 교대 일체식 교량과 같이 유지보수의 주된 원인이 되는 신축이음 및 받침이 생략되어 유지관리 및 구조적인 장점을 얻을 수 있는 교량 형식이다. 통상적인 강합성 라멘교는 강재로 제작된 거더의 일부를 교대에 매립하는 형태로 거더와 교대가 일체화된다. 거더를 교대에 매립하는 형태의 거더-교대 접합부는 시공상세가 복잡하고 접합부의 상세에 따라 공사비가 증가하는 원인이 될 수 있다. 최근, 기존 강합성 라멘교의 거더-교대 접합부의 시공상세를 간략화하여 시공효율 향상시킨 PIC 거더교가 제안되었다. PIC 거더교는, 거더를 교대에 매립하는 상세 대신, PS 강봉을 이용하여 거더와 교대를 일체화하는 접합부 상세를 가지고 있다. 이 연구에서는 PIC 거더교의 거더-교대 접합부에 대한 거동을 검토하기 위하여 실물모형실험체를 이용한 정적재하실험을 수행하였다. 실험 결과, PS 강봉에 의해 체결되는 거더-교대 접합부는 충분한 내력을 확보하고 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 다만, 균열에 대한 사용성을 확보하기 위해서는 교대 상부에 발생하는 균열을 제어하기 위한 철근 배근이 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

• 지질공학
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.149-160
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• 2013

화산활동은 용암의 분출과 화산재의 퇴적 작용이 복합적으로 발생함에 따라 지질학적으로 매우 복잡한 화산암복합체를 형성하는 경우가 많다. 화산암류 암석들로 구성된 송곡 지구는 단층을 중심으로 한 여러 불연속면의 조합으로 비탈면 하단부에서 붕괴가 발생하였다. 붕괴부를 중심으로 한 평사투영 해석 결과 모든 형태의 붕괴 가능성이 인지되었으며, 개별요소법(DEM)을 이용한 불연속면 거동 특성 분석 결과, 전체변위 207 mm, 절리 최대전단 변위 114 mm로 나타났으며, 소성 영역 발생 구간은 붕괴부의 단층면에서 확인되었다. 화산암류 비탈면은 암종간의 차별 풍화, 암석의 높은 투수성에 기인한 지하수 영향, 냉각 수축에 의한 체계적 절리 발달로 인해 공학적으로 취약한 특성을 보인다. 화산암류 비탈면의 안정화 대책 고려시, 상세 지질조사를 통한 구성암석의 지질학적 특성, 불연속면과 이완암블록의 변화량 분포 등의 자료가 활용되어야 할 것이다.