• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.35-50
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• 2021

Eccentrically braced frames (EBFs) are utilized as a lateral resisting system in high seismic zones. Links are the primary source of energy dissipation and they are exposed to high deformation, which may lead to buckling. Web stiffeners were introduced to prevent buckling of shear link. AISC 341 provides the required vertical stiffeners for a shear link. In this study, different stiffener configurations were examined. The main objective is to improve the behavior of short links using different stiffener configurations. Pursuant to this goal, a comprehensive numerical study is conducted using ABAQUS. Shear links with different stiffener configurations were subjected to cyclic loading using loading protocol mandated by AISC 341. The results are compared in terms of energy dissipation and shear capacities and rupture index. The proposed stiffener configurations were further verified with different link length ratios, I-shapes and thickness of stiffener. Based on the results, the stiffener configuration with two vertical and two diagonal stiffeners perpendicular to each other is recommended. The proposed stiffener configuration can increase the shear capacity, energy dissipation capacity and the ratio of energy/weight up to 27%, 38% and 30%, respectively. Detailing of the proposed stiffener configuration is presented.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.83-103
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• 2014

The objective of this research is to study the ultimate moment capacity of the connections between steel I-beams and concrete-filled steel tube columns using different stiffener configurations. The main parameters considered are column cross section shape, square or circular, and filling the column with concrete. This analytical study includes finite element models using ANSYS program taking geometric and material nonlinearities into consideration. These models are verified against the experimental results obtained from previous researches and current design guides. The results show that using proper stiffener configuration affects the stress distribution through the connection and increases the ultimate moment capacity of the connections. Also, circular column is advantageous than the square column for all stiffener configurations and dimensions.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.13-29
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• 2012

This paper is an experimental study on the behavior of vertical shear link in normal (steel section with and without stiffener) and composite (steel section with concrete located at the area limited to web and flanges of the section) configurations. This study is mainly aimed to perceive failure mechanism, collect laboratory data, and consider the effect of number of transverse reinforcements on strength and ductility of composite vertical links. There have been four specimens selected for examining the effects of different details. The first specimen was an I section with no stiffener, the second composed of I section with stiffeners provided according to AISC 2005. The third and fourth specimens were composed of I sections with reinforced concrete located at the area between its flanges and web. The tests carried out were of quasi-static type and conducted on full scale specimens. Experimental findings show remarkable increase in shear capacity and ductility of the composite links as compared to the normal specimens.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.277-296
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• 2009

The paper investigates the dynamic behaviour of stiffened panels. The coupled differential equations for eccentric stiffening configuration are first derived. Then a semi-analytical procedure for dynamic analysis of stiffened panels is presented. Unlike finite element or finite strip methods, where the plate is discretized into a set of elements or strips, the plate in this procedure is treated as a single element. The potential energy of the structure is first expressed in terms generalized functions that describe the longitudinal and transverse displacement profiles. The resulting non-linear strain energy functions are then transformed into unconstrained optimization problem in which mathematical programming techniques are employed to determine the magnitude of the lowest natural frequency and the associated mode shape for pre-selected plate/stiffener geometric parameters. The described procedure is verified with other numerical methods for several stiffened panels. Results are then presented showing the variation of the natural frequency with plate/stiffener geometric parameters for various stiffening configurations.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.681-699
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• 2016

Steel box girders have two webs and two flanges on top that are usually connected with shear connectors to the concrete deck and are also known as tub girders. The end diaphragms of such bridges comprise of a stiffened steel plate welded to the inside of the girder at each end. The diaphragms play a major role in transferring vertical and lateral loads to the bearings and substructure. A review of literature shows that the cyclic behavior of diaphragms under earthquake loading has not been studied previously. This paper uses a nonlinear finite element model to study the behavior of the end diaphragms under gravity and seismic loads. Different bearing device and stiffener configurations have been considered. Affected areas of the diaphragm are distinguished.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.477-485
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• 2012

내압구조물의 구조적 성능에 영향을 주는 주요 요소로 형상, 쉘 두께, 보강재 배치 안 그리고 제작 재료 등을 나열할 수 있다. 전통적인 이론적 방법론에 근거한 내압구조물의 설계는 신속하며 만족할 만한 결과를 제공하지만 이는 일부 특정한 형상, 쉘 두께 및 제작 재료 등에 제한되어 있다. 본 논문에서는 최적화된 형상, 쉘 두께, 보강재 배치 안 그리고 복합재료 적층 정보 등을 얻을 수 있는 최적설계 기법에 근거한 진보된 대체 방법론을 다루고 있다. CAE 기반의 최적설계 기법을 활용하여 내압구조물 설계에 요구되는 구조적 성능과 최적화된 설계 인자들을 얻었다. 상용화된 유한요소 프로그램임 ANSYS의 CAE 플랫폼으로부터 메타모델 기반 최적화 기법을 수행하여 원통형 내압구조물의 설계를 위한 최적의 타원형 형상을 결정하였다. 또한 최적설계 프로그램인 OptiStruct의 기울기 기반 최적설계 방법을 이용하여 복합재료 기반 내압구조물의 설계시 최적의 적층순서와 쉘 두께가 얇은 내압구조물에 대한 최적의 보강재 배치 안을 각각 도출하였다. 최적설계 예제를 통해 본 논문에서 제시하고 있는 최적설계 기법에 근거한 방법론이 내압구조물의 설계에 효과적임을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.545-569
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• 2016

Stiffeners have widely been used in lateral load resisting systems to improve the buckling stability of shear panels in steel frames. However, due to major differences between plate girders and steel plate shear walls (SPSWs), use of plate girder equations often leads to uneconomical and, in some cases, incorrect design of stiffeners. Hence, this paper uses finite element analysis (FEA) to describe the effect of the rigidity and arrangement of stiffeners on the buckling behavior of plates. The procedures consider transverse and/or longitudinal stiffeners in various practical configurations. Subsequently, curves and formulas for the design of stiffeners are presented. In addition, the influence of stiffeners on the inward forces subjected to the boundary elements and the tension field angle is investigated as well. The results indicate that the effective application of stiffeners in SPSW systems not only improves the structural behavior, such as stiffness, overall strength and energy absorption, but also leads to a reduction of the forces that are exerted on the boundary elements.