• 한국해양공학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.74-79
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• 2013

In the context of the structural performance of an LNG hold, the mechanical characteristics of the insulation material are considered to be a critical design factor under cryogenic temperatures. This paper presents the thermal elasto-plastic behavior of the reinforced polyurethane foam (RPUF) adapted for the insulation material of a membrane-type LNG carrier via both experiments and numerical simulations realizing the cryogenic condition. The experiments are carried out to investigate the thermal transfer and thermal elasto-plastic deformation characteristics of an actual RPUF specimen. The heat transfer simulations based on the finite element method (FEM) include a forced convection analysis. The results of heat transfer analyses are compared with the experimental results. Reasonable cryogenic conditions for RPUF are reviewed based on both the analysis and experimental results.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.555-562
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• 2016

본 논문에서는 Nondominated sorting genetic algorithm-II(NSGA-II)를 이용한 Zipper를 가진 역V형 중심가새골조의 다목적 최적내진설계기법을 제시한다. 부재의 단면성능을 설계변수로 사용하는 제시된 최적화기법은 내진설계를 위해 부재의 강도조건, 구조물의 층간변위조건, 부재의 변형조건 등을 만족시키면서 구조물의 물량과 구조물의 최대 층간변위율을 동시에 최소화하는 문제로 정식화된다. 구조물의 물량과 최대 층간변위율을 최소화하는 이유는 구조물의 비용과 성능을 각각 최적화하기 위해서 이다. 선형 정적해석을 통해 구조물의 강도 및 층간변위 제약 조건을 검토하며, 비선형 정적해석을 통해 구조물의 변형 조건 및 내진성능을 평가한다. 제안된 기법을 검증하기 위해 3층과 6층 Zipper를 가진 역V형 중심가새골조 예제를 사용한다. 이를 통해 얻은 설계안을 초기 설계안과 비교분석하여 제안된 기법의 적용성을 확인한다.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제66권7호
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• pp.1131-1140
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• 2017

This study is concerned with a design methodology of optimized fuzzy clustering-based neural network classifier for classifying black plastic. Since the amount of waste plastic is increased every year, the technique for recycling waste plastic is getting more attention. The proposed classifier is on a basis of architecture of radial basis function neural network. The hidden layer of the proposed classifier is composed to FCM clustering instead of activation functions, while connection weights are formed as the linear functions and their coefficients are estimated by the local least squares estimator (LLSE)-based learning. Because the raw dataset collected from Raman spectroscopy include high-dimensional variables over about three thousands, principal component analysis(PCA) is applied for the dimensional reduction. In addition, artificial bee colony(ABC), which is one of the evolutionary algorithm, is used in order to identify the architecture and parameters of the proposed network. In experiment, the proposed classifier sorts the three kinds of plastics which is the most largely discharged in the real world. The effectiveness of the proposed classifier is proved through a comparison of performance between dataset obtained from chemical analysis and entire dataset extracted directly from Raman spectroscopy.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제2권4호
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• pp.115-122
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• 1998

고력볼트로서 슬립이 발생치 않도록 설계된 철골모멘트골조의 보 이음부의 내진거동을 반복재하 실물대 실험을 통하여 평가하였다. 예상과는 달리 모메트 접합부가 극한 소성강도에 도달하기 훨씬 이전에 보 이음부의 슬립이 발생하였다 실험을 통하여 관측된 마찰계수는 규준 공칭값의 50-60%에 불과하였다. 그러나 보 플랜지의 열영향부가 파단에 이르기 까지 슬립 이후의 지압거동을 통하여 증가되는 반복하중을 성공적으로 모멘트접합부로 전달하였다. 즉 반복하중 하에서도 보 이음부의 슬립이 곧바로 구조적 일체성의 상실로 이어지지는 않음이 관측되었다 볼토구멍을 공제한 보 플랜지 유효단면적의 전강도에 기준한 전통적 보 이음부 설계법에 의할 경우 모멘트 접합부의 소성강도 발현 이전에 보 이음부의 슬립발생 가능성이 높다 본 연구에서는 역량설계 개념에 기초하여 강진 작용시의 보 이음부의 설계와 관련한 추가 고려사항을 제안하였다.

• 자원리싸이클링
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.15-21
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• 2015

폐플라스틱은 조성뿐만 아니라 다양한 플라스틱의 종류로 인하여 열분해 및 연소 속도가 달라진다. 본 연구는 폐플라스틱 고체 연료 (Refused Plastic Fuel)의 열분해 및 연소 시 설계요소 도출을 위한 열중량 분석 및 동역학 특성을 규명하였다. 열중량 분석기 (Thermogravimetric analysis)의 결과을 이용하여 동력학 특성 중 가장 일반적인 방법인 Kissinger 방법을 통하여 활성화 에너지를 구하였다. TGA의 실험 조건은 다음과 같이 설정하였다. 질소 가스유량 20 ml/min, 승온 속도 $5{\sim}50^{\circ}C/min$ 및 최대온도는 $800^{\circ}C$로 하였다. 본 연구의 폐플라스틱 열분해 특성 연구를 위하여 적용된 방법은 실제의 반응기에서 반응기의 성능, 설계 및 최적 운전조건을 결정할 때 기초자료로 사용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Wind and Structures
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.103-142
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• 2020

One of the next frontiers in structural wind engineering is the design of tall buildings using performance-based approaches. Currently, tall buildings are being designed using provisions in the building codes and standards to meet an acceptable level of public safety and serviceability. However, recent studies in wind and earthquake engineering have highlighted the conceptual and practical limitations of the code-oriented design methods. Performance-based wind design (PBWD) is the logical extension of the current wind design approaches to overcome these limitations. Towards the development of PBWD, in this paper, we systematically review the advances made in this field, highlight the research gaps, and provide a basis for future research. Initially, the anatomy of the Wind Loading Chain is presented, in which emphasis was given to the early works of Alan G. Davenport. Next, the current state of practice to design tall buildings for wind load is presented, and its limitations are highlighted. Following this, we critically review the state of development of PBWD. Our review on PBWD covers the existing design frameworks and studies conducted on the nonlinear response of structures under wind loads. Thereafter, to provide a basis for future research, the nonlinear response of simple yielding systems under long-duration turbulent wind loads is studied in two phases. The first phase investigates the issue of damage accumulation in conventional structural systems characterized by elastic-plastic, bilinear, pinching, degrading, and deteriorating hysteretic models. The second phase introduces methods to develop new performance objectives for PBWD based on joint peak and residual deformation demands. In this context, the utility of multi-variate demand modeling using copulas and kernel density estimation techniques is presented. This paper also presents joined fragility curves based on the results of incremental dynamic analysis. Subsequently, the efficiency of tuned mass dampers and self-centering systems in controlling the accumulation of damage in wind-excited structural systems are investigated. The role and the need for explicit modeling of uncertainties in PBWD are also discussed with a case study example. Lastly, two unified PBWD frameworks are proposed by adapting and revisiting the Wind Loading Chain. This paper concludes with a summary and a proposal for future research.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.199-206
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• 2002

The objective of this study is to investigate the seismic behavior and evaluate structural performance of columns in Ordinary Moment Resting Concrete Frames (OMRCF). For this purpose 3 story OMRCF building was designed and detailed in compliance to ACI 318 (1999). Only gravity load is considered for the design. It is important to note that details strongly relate to the structural performance. The 1st story columns in the 3 story building are considered in this study since 다lese columns shall resist the largest axial and lateral forces during an earthquate. Four test specimens were made for representing the upper part and lower part of exterior and interior columns. All specimens are two-third scale. Based on the test results this study estimates deformation, ductility, strength, and energy absorption capacities as well as plastic hinge length.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.455-468
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• 2019

The behavior of pile-deck connections of pile-supported marginal wharfs subjected to earthquake loading is of key importance to ensure a good performance of this type of structures. Two precast-pretensioned pile-deck connections used in the construction of pile-supported marginal wharfs were tested under cyclic loading. The first is a connection with simple reinforcement details and light steel ratio developed for use where moderate pile-deck rotation demands are expected in the wharf. The second is specifically developed to sustain the large rotation, shear force and bending moment demands, as required for the shortest piles in a marginal wharf. Data obtained from the test program is used in the paper to calibrate an equivalent plastic hinge length that can be incorporated into nonlinear analysis models of these structures when prestressed pile-deck connections with duct embedded dowels are used.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.207-222
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• 2010

Fire incident in buildings is common, so the fire safety design of the framed structure is imperative, especially for the unprotected or partly protected bare steel frames. However, software for structural fire analysis is not widely available. As a result, the performance-based structural fire design is urged on the basis of using user-friendly and conventional nonlinear computer analysis programs so that engineers do not need to acquire new structural analysis software for structural fire analysis and design. The tool is desired to have the capacity of simulating the different fire scenarios and associated detrimental effects efficiently, which includes second-order P-D and P-d effects and material yielding. Also the nonlinear behaviour of large-scale structure becomes complicated when under fire, and thus its simulation relies on an efficient and effective numerical analysis to cope with intricate nonlinear effects due to fire. To this end, the present fire study utilizes a second-order elastic/plastic analysis software NIDA to predict structural behaviour of bare steel framed structures at elevated temperatures. This fire study considers thermal expansion and material degradation due to heating. Degradation of material strength with increasing temperature is included by a set of temperature-stress-strain curves according to BS5950 Part 8 mainly, which implicitly allows for creep deformation. This finite element stiffness formulation of beam-column elements is derived from the fifth-order PEP element which facilitates the computer modeling by one member per element. The Newton-Raphson method is used in the nonlinear solution procedure in order to trace the nonlinear equilibrium path at specified elevated temperatures. Several numerical and experimental verifications of framed structures are presented and compared against solutions in literature. The proposed method permits engineers to adopt the performance-based structural fire analysis and design using typical second-order nonlinear structural analysis software.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제66권6호
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• pp.713-727
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• 2018

Thin-walled mental tubes under lateral crushing are desirable and reliable energy absorbers against impact or blast loads. However, the early formations of plastic hinges in the thin cylindrical wall limit the energy absorption performance. This study investigates the energy absorption performance of a simple, light and efficient energy absorber called the ring stiffened tube. Due to the increase of section modulus of tube wall and the restraining effect of the T-stiffener flange, key energy absorption parameters (peak crushing force, energy absorption and specific energy absorption) have been significantly improved against the empty tube. Its potential application in the offshore blast wall design has also been investigated. It is proposed to replace the blast wall endplates at the supports with the energy absorption devices that are made up of the ring stiffened tubes and springs. An analytical model based on beam vibration theory and virtual work theory, in which the boundary conditions at each support are simplified as a translational spring and a rotational spring, has been developed to evaluate the blast mitigation effect of the proposed design scheme. Finite element method has been applied to validate the analytical model. Comparisons of key design criterions such as panel deflection and energy absorption against the traditional design demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed design in blast alleviation.