• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.579-598
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• 2020

Consideration of the panel zone (PZ) deformations in the analysis of steel moment frames (SMFs) has a substantial effect on structural response. One way to include the PZ effect on the structural response is Krawinkler's PZ model, which is one of the best and conventional models. However, modeling of Krawinkler's PZ model has its complexity, and finding an alternative procedure for PZ modeling is of interest. In this study, an efficient model is proposed to simplify Krawinkler's PZ model into an Adjusted Rigid-End Zone (AREZ). In this way, the rigid-end-zone dimensions of the beam and column elements are defined through an appropriate rigid-end-zone factor. The dimensions of this region depend on the PZ stiffness, beam(s) and columns' specifications, and connection joint configuration. Thus, to obtain a relationship for the AREZ model, which yields the dimensions of the rigid-end zone, the story drift of an SMF with Krawinkler's PZ model is equalized with the story drift of the same structure with the AREZ model. Then, the degree of accuracy of the resulting relationship is examined in several connections of generic SMFs. Also, in order to demonstrate the applicability of the proposed model in SMFs, several SMFs ranging from 3- to 30-story representing low- to high-rise buildings are examined through linear static and dynamic time history analysis. Furthermore, non-linear dynamic analyses of three SMFs conducted to validate the degree of accuracy of the proposed model in the non-linear analysis of SMFs. Analytical results show that there is considerable conformity between inter-story drift ratio (IDR) results of the SMFs with Krawinkler's PZ model and those of the centerline SMFs with AREZ.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.437-447
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• 2023

Inclined piles are commonly used in civil engineering constructions where significant lateral resistance is required. Many researchers proved their positive performance on the seismic behavior of the supported structure and the piles themselves. However, most of these numerical studies were done within the framework of linear elastic or elastoplastic soil behavior, neglecting therefore the soil non-linearity at low and moderate soil strains which is questionable and could be misleading in dynamic analysis. The main objective of this study is to examine the influence of the pile inclination on the seismic performance of the soil-pile-structure system when both the linear elastic and the nonlinear soil models are employed. Based on the comparative responses, the adequacy of the soil's linear elastic behavior will be therefore evaluated. The analysis is conducted by generating a three-dimensional finite difference model, where a full interaction between the soil, structure, and inclined piles is considered. The numerical survey proved that the pile inclination can have a significant impact on the internal forces generated by seismic activity, specifically on the bending moment and shear forces. The main disadvantages of using inclined piles in this system are the bending forces at the head and pile-to-head connection. It is crucial to account for soil nonlinearity to accurately assess the seismic response of the soil-pile-structure system.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.597-608
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• 2009

본 연구에서는 접합부 특성이 고려된 공간프레임의 대변형 탄소성해석법에 관한 내용을 기술한다. 이 해석법은 유한변형을 고려한 대변형 탄성해석법에 기초한 것으로 부재의 재료적 탄소성, 접합부 반강접 특성을 추가적으로 고려하였다. 절점의 유한변형은 오일러의 개념으로 부터 유도되었으며, 부재좌표계에서 계산된 부재변형은 보-기둥식에 대입하여 부재력을 계산하였다. 부재변형은 부재축변형과 휨에 의한 축변형효과를 함께 고려하여 계산하였으며, 부재축력의 휨강성, 비틀림강성에 대한 효과를 고려하여 항복함수를 계산하였다. 재료는 완전 탄소성으로 가정하였고, 항복은 부재 양단부에서 집중하여 발생하는 소성힌지의 개념을 사용하였다. 부재 접합부 반강접 특성은 지수모델이나 선형모델을 적용하였고, 접합부 특성이 고려된 탄소성 후좌굴해석을 수행하기 위해 호장법을 사용하였다. 본 연구내용의 정확성 및 효율성을 검증하기 위해 공간프레임에 대한 해석을 수행하였다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제74권4호
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• pp.457-470
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• 2020

The force resisting ability of a connection has direct implications on the overall response of a timber framed structure to various actions, thereby governing the integrity and safety of such constructions. The behavior of timber framed structures has been studied by many researchers by testing full-scale-connections in timber frames so as to establish consistent design provisions on the same. However, much emphasis in this approach has been unidirectional, that has focused on a particular connection configuration, with no research output stressing on the refinement of the existing connection details in order to optimize their performance. In this regard, addition of adhesive to dowelled timber connections is an economically effective technique that has a potential to improve their performance. Therefore, a comparative study to evaluate the performance of various full-scale timber frame Nailed connections (Bridled Tenon, Cross Halved, Dovetail Halved and Mortise Tenon) supplemented by adhesive with respect to Nailed-Only counterparts under tensile loading has been investigated in this paper. The load-deformation values measured have been used to calculate stiffness, load capacity and ductility in both the connection forms (with and without adhesion) which in turn have been compared to other configurations along with the observed failure modes. The observed load capacity of the tested models has also been compared to the design strengths predicted by National Design Specifications (NDS-2018) for timber construction. Additionally, the experimental behavior was validated by developing non-linear finite element models in ABAQUS. All the results showed incorporation of adhesive to be an efficient and an economical technique in significantly enhancing the performance of various timber nailed connections under tensile action. Thus, this research is novel in a sense that it not only explores the tensile behavior of different nailed joint configurations common in timber construction but also stresses on improvising the same in a logical manner hence making it distinctive in its approach.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.143-152
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• 2017

This paper focuses on the seismic performance of pallet-type steel storage rack structures in their down aisle direction. As evidenced by experimental research, the seismic response of storage racks in the down-aisle direction is strongly affected by the nonlinear moment-rotation response of the beam-to-column connections. In their down-aisle direction, rack structures are designed to resist lateral seismic loads with typical moment frames utilizing proprietary beam-to-column moment-resisting connections. These connections are mostly boltless hooked type connections and they exhibit significantly large rotations resulting in large lateral frame displacements when subjected to strong ground motions. In this paper, typical hooked boltless beam-to-column connections are studied experimentally to obtain their non-linear reversed cyclic moment-rotation response. Additionally, a compound type connection involving the standard hooks and additional bolts were also tested under similar conditions. The simple introduction of the additional bolts within the hooked connection is considered to be a practical way of structural upgrade in the connection. The experimentally evaluated characteristics of the connections are compared in terms of some important performance indicators such as maximum moment and rotation capacity, change in stiffness and accumulated energy levels within the cyclic loading protocol. Finally, the obtained characteristics were used to carry out seismic performance assessment of rack frames incorporating the tested beam-to-column connections. The assessment involves a displacement based approach that utilizes a simple analytical model that captures the seismic behavior of racks in their down-aisle direction. The results of the study indicate that the proposed method of upgrading appears to be a very practical and effective way of increasing the seismic performance of hooked connections and hence the rack frames in their down-aisle direction.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.117-127
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• 2007

이 연구에서는 기둥에 축방향 하중을 받고 있는 강재 상자단면 접합부의 강도를 이론적 해석적 검토를 통하여 평가하였다. 2층 교각구조에서는 기둥에 작용하고 있는 축방향 하중의 영향으로 T형 접합부 강도가 저하되게 된다. 이러한 현상을 검토하기 위해 비선형 유한요소해석을 수행하였고, 실험결과와의 비교를 통하여 유한요소 해석프로그램 및 해석방법의 타당성을 검증하였다. 강재라멘교각 접합부의 설계변수 중 패널존의 폭-두께비 파라메타와 플랜지와 복부판의 단면적비 및 기둥에 작용하는 축방향 하중의 영향을 비선형 유한요소해석을 통하여 검토하였다. 또한 이 연구에서는 축방향 하중의 증가에 따른 T형 상자단면 접합부의 응력분포를 이용하여 이론적인 강도평가식을 유도하였다. 또한 1층 교각 구조의 상자단면 접합부 강도특성과 비교하였다. 결국, 패널존의 폭-두께비 파라메타와 단면적비의 영향을 고려하여 T형 접합부의 강도평가식을 제안하였다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.110-119
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• 2016

목적: 본 연구는 임플란트 지대주의 체결부 길이와 골정에 대한 고정체 상단의 위치에 따라서, 하중 적용 시 고정체, 지대주, 나사 및 골에서의 응력 분포에 어떤 변화가 나타나는지 평가해 보고자 하였다. 재료 및 방법: 원추형 사면과 육각 기둥 형태의 회전저항구조를 갖는 내측 연결형 임플란트에서 지대주의 체결부 길이가 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm, 4.5 mm인 경우와 각 경우에서 고정체 상단이 골정과 같거나 골정보다 2 mm 상방에 위치할 때를 상정하여, 유한요소분석을 위한 모델을 총 6개 형성하였다. 각 경우에서 170 N의 30도 경사하중을 적용하였다. 결과: 6개의 유한요소분석 모델 모두에서, 임플란트는 고정체와 지대주의 체결 상단 부위에서, 주위 골에서는 골정 부근에서 최대 응력 값을 나타냈다. 지대주의 체결부 길이가 길어질수록, 주어진 하중에서 발생되는 고정체, 지대주, 나사 및 골에서의 최대 응력 값은 줄어들었다. 고정체 상단이 골정과 동일한 높이에 있는 경우보다 골정 2 mm 상방에 위치하는 경우에서 지대주의 체결부 길이가 길어질수록 모든 부위에서 더 큰 비율로 최대 응력 값의 감소를 나타내었다. 결론: 지대주의 체결부 길이가 길어질수록 모든 부위에서 주어진 하중에 따른 최대 응력 값이 줄어드는 것을 알 수 있었고, 임플란트의 기계적 및 생물학적 합병증 예방에 도움이 될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.293-303
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• 2013

This paper deals with steel braced frame as increasing the lateral strength and ductility in order to seismic retrofit of existing buildings and discusses the designing criteria and calculation method of retrofitted buildings. The addition of steel braced frame can be effective for increasing the lateral strength and ductility of existing buildings. However, There is a problem in utilizing this method. It is the approach to provide an adequate connection between the existing RC frame and the installed steel braced frame, because global strength by failure mode(three type) depends on detail of connection and strength of existing RC frame. So, the designer must be confirmed if it satisfies the required performance or not. Failure mode of type I is the most appropriate for increasing the lateral strength and ductility. Seismic performance evaluation and strength calculation of seismic retrofit are performed by guideline by KISTEC(Korea Infrastructure Safety & Technology)'s "seismic performance evaluation and rehabilitation of existing buildings" and Japan Building Disaster Prevention Association. Buildings are modeled and non-linear pushover analysis are performed using MIDAS program.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.23-43
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• 2010

In this paper, a nonlinear model is developed using the component method in order to represent the response of steel connections under various loading conditions and temperature variations. The model is capable of depicting the behaviour of a number of typical connection types including endplate forms (extended and flush) and angle configurations (double web, top and seat, and combined top-seat-web) in both steel and composite framed structures. The implementation is undertaken within the finite element program ADAPTIC, which accounts for material and geometric nonlinearities. Verification of the proposed connection model is carried out by comparing analytical simulations with available results of isolated joint tests for the ambient case, and isolated joint as well as sub-frame tests for elevated temperature conditions. The findings illustrate the reliability and efficiency of the proposed model in capturing the stiffness and strength properties of connections, hence highlighting the adequacy of the component approach in simulating the overall joint behaviour at elevated temperature.

• 복합신소재구조학회 논문집
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.28-36
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• 2014

This study describes the development of innovative connections between steel beams and concrete-filled tube columns that utilize a combination of low-carbon steel and super-elastic shape memory alloy components. The intent is to combine the recentering behavior provided by the shape memory alloys to reduce building damage and residual drift after a major earthquake with the excellent energy dissipation of the low-carbon steel. The analysis and design of structures requires that simple yet accurate models for the connection behavior be developed. The development of a simplified 2D spring connection model for cyclic loads from advanced 3D FE monotonic studies is described. The implementation of those models into non-linear frame analyses indicates hat the recentering systems will provide substantial benefits for smaller earthquakes and superior performance to all-welded moment frames for large earthquakes.