• Advances in nano research
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.623-638
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• 2024

This study investigates the thermal post-buckling behavior of concrete eccentric annular sector plates reinforced with graphene oxide powders (GOPs). Employing the minimum total potential energy principle, the plates' stability and response under thermal loads are analyzed. The Haber-Schaim foundation model is utilized to account for the support conditions, while the transform differential quadrature method (TDQM) is applied to solve the governing differential equations efficiently. The integration of GOPs significantly enhances the mechanical properties and stability of the plates, making them suitable for advanced engineering applications. Numerical results demonstrate the critical thermal loads and post-buckling paths, providing valuable insights into the design and optimization of such reinforced structures. This study presents a machine learning algorithm designed to predict complex engineering phenomena using datasets derived from presented mathematical modeling. By leveraging advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques, the algorithm effectively captures and learns intricate patterns from the mathematical models, providing accurate and efficient predictions. The methodology involves generating comprehensive datasets from mathematical simulations, which are then used to train the machine learning model. The trained model is capable of predicting various engineering outcomes, such as stress, strain, and thermal responses, with high precision. This approach significantly reduces the computational time and resources required for traditional simulations, enabling rapid and reliable analysis. This comprehensive approach offers a robust framework for predicting the thermal post-buckling behavior of reinforced concrete plates, contributing to the development of resilient and efficient structural components in civil engineering.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제90권1호
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• pp.27-40
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• 2024

The prediction of VIV amplitude is essential for the design and fatigue life estimation of steel tubes in tubular transmission towers. Limited to costly and time-consuming traditional experimental and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods, a machine learning (ML)-based method is proposed to efficiently predict the VIV amplitude of steel tubes in transmission towers. Firstly, by introducing the first-order mode shape to the two-dimensional CFD method, a simplified response analysis method (SRAM) is presented to calculate the VIV amplitude of steel tubes in transmission towers, which enables to build a dataset for training ML models. Then, by taking mass ratio M^*, damping ratio ξ, and reduced velocity U^* as the input variables, a Kriging-based prediction method (KPM) is further proposed to estimate the VIV amplitude of steel tubes in transmission towers by combining the SRAM with the Kriging-based ML model. Finally, the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed methods are demonstrated by using three full-scale steel tubes with C-shaped, Cross-shaped, and Flange-plate joints, respectively. The results show that the SRAM can reasonably calculate the VIV amplitude, in which the relative errors of VIV maximum amplitude in three examples are less than 6%. Meanwhile, the KPM can well predict the VIV amplitude of steel tubes in transmission towers within the studied range of M^*, ξ and U^*. Particularly, the KPM presents an excellent capability in estimating the VIV maximum amplitude by using the reduced damping parameter S_G.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제91권2호
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• pp.211-225
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• 2024

Soft bending actuators have gained significant interest in robotic applications due to their compliance and lightweight nature. Their compliance allows for safer and more natural interactions with humans or other objects, reducing the risk of injury or damage. However, the nonlinear behaviour of soft actuators presents challenges in accurately predicting their bending motion and force exertion. In this research, a new comprehensive study has been conducted by employing a developed 3D finite element model (FEM) to investigate the effect of geometrical and material parameters on the bending behaviour of a soft pneumatic actuator reinforced with Kevlar fibres. A series of experiments are designed to validate the FE model, and the FE model investigates the improvement of actuator performance. The material used for fabricating the actuator is RTV-2 silicone rubber. In this study, the Cauchy stress was expanded for hyperelastic models and the best model to express the stress-strain behaviour based on ASTM D412 Type C tensile test for this material has been obtained. The results show that the greatest bending angle was achieved for the semi-elliptical actuator made of RTV2 material with a pitch of 1.5 mm and second layer thickness of 1 mm. In comparison, the maximum response force was obtained for the semi-elliptical actuator made of RTV2 material with a pitch of 6 mm and a second layer thickness of 2 mm. Additionally, this research opens up new possibilities for development of safer and more efficient robotic systems that can interact seamlessly with humans and their environment.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.120-129
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• 2023

본 연구는 기존의 재하시험에 의한 계측 결과와 시험 열차 및 상시주행 열차 간의 결과 비교를 통해 주행 열차에 의한 재하시험을 검증하였다. 또한 계측된 자료로부터 정적,·동적 거동 특성을 추출하여 평가를 진행하여 재하시험의 신뢰성 검증을 위해 기존 계측자료와 열차속도, 노선 간 응답 비교, 경향분석, 충격계수 선정 및 고유진동수 분석을 통해 타당성을 입증하였다. 이를 위해 동호철교를 대상지로 적용하였으며 제안 방법의 적용성을 검증하였다. 상시 운행 열차 10대와 시험 열차를 이용하여 교량에 44개의 센서를 부착하고 재하시험 경간에 대한 변형률, 처짐 등을 계측하여 이론치와 비교분석 하였다. 분석 결과 하중의 대칭성 및 중첩성은 양호하며 정적 동적 재하시험 결과에 대한 비교 또한 양호한 것으로 나타났다. 충격계수 분석 결과 최대 실측 충격계수(0.092)가 이론충격계수(0.327)보다 작은 것으로 분석되어, 활하중에 의한 충격 영향은 양호한 것으로 판단된다. 실측 고유진동수는 최저 2.393Hz로 해석 값 2.415Hz와 비교 시 근사하게 평가되었다. 위 결과를 바탕으로 본 논문에서는 내하력 평가 시 열차의 통행 차단이 필요하지 않고, 기존의 처짐 및 응답 계측보다 계측이 용이하도록 트러스 교량구조의 응답 결과를 도출하였다. 주행 열차의 재하시험을 통해 트러스 철도 교량의 변형률 및 처짐을 측정하고 정적, 동적 거동 특성을 파악하여 응력보정을 위한 응답비 및 동적 강성을 평가할 수 있음을 보였다.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.124-131
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• 2019

도로터널에서 화재가 발생하면 밀폐된 구조적 특성상 대형재난으로 발전할 가능성이 높기 때문에 각종 방재시설이 잘 설치되어 화재예방과 대응에 제 기능을 발휘해야 한다. 연속터널의 연장 및 방음터널을 고려하지 않아 필수 방재시설의 설치가 누락되어 법령의 개정이 필요한 것으로 판단된다. 이에 따라 본 논문에서 도로터널의 방재시설과 관련한 국내 법령들의 변천사항을 검토하고, 각 법령 간 비교분석을 통해 소방관계법령에서 개정이 필요한 부분을 연구한 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 연속터널은 개별터널의 연장의 합을 고려하도록 하고 방음터널이 터널의 범주에 포함되도록 하여 필수 방재시설이 설치가 되지 않는 일이 없도록 해야 한다. 둘째, 터널 내 방재시설 설치의 법적 당위성 확보가 필요하므로 터널에 설치가 제외된 시설인 미분무소화설비, 비상방송설비, 유도등이 법령에 명시될 필요가 있다. 셋째, 현장대응의 입장에서 터널 내에 공기호흡기를 비치하도록 명시하여 소방대원들의 진압활동 및 인명구조에 크게 기여할 수 있도록 한다.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.667-685
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• 2018

In eccentrically braced steel frames (EBFs), the links are fuse members which enter inelastic phase before other structure members and dissipate the seismic energy. Based on the force-based seismic design method, damages and plastic deformations are limited to the links, and the main structure members are required tremendous sizes to ensure elastic with limited or no damage. Force-based seismic design method is very common and is found in most design codes, it is unable to determine the inelastic response of the structure and the damages of the members. Nowadays, methods of seismic design are emphasizing more on performance-based seismic design concept to have a more realistic assessment of the inelastic response of the structure. Links use ordinary steel Q345 (the nominal yielding strength $f_y{\geq}345MPa$) while other members use high strength steel (Q460 $f_y{\geq}460MPa$ or Q690 $f_y{\geq}690MPa$) in eccentrically braced frames with high strength steel combination (HSS-EBFs). The application of high strength steels brings out many advantages, including higher safety ensured by higher strength in elastic state, better economy which results from the smaller member size and structural weight as well as the corresponding welding work, and most importantly, the application of high strength steel in seismic fortification zone, which is helpful to popularize the extensive use of high strength steel. In order to comparison seismic behavior between HSS-EBFs and ordinary EBFs, on the basis of experimental study, four structures with 5, 10, 15 and 20 stories were designed by PBSD method for HSS-EBFs and ordinary EBFs. Nonlinear static and dynamic analysis is applied to all designs. The loading capacity, lateral stiffness, ductility and story drifts and failure mode under rare earthquake of the designs are compared. Analyses results indicated that HSS-EBFs have similar loading capacity with ordinary EBFs while the lateral stiffness and ductility of HSS-EBFs is lower than that of EBFs. HSS-EBFs and ordinary EBFs designed by PBSD method have the similar failure mode and story drift distribution under rare earthquake, the steel weight of HSS-EBFs is 10%-15% lower than ordinary EBFs resulting in good economic efficiency.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제90권6호
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• pp.551-568
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• 2024

The present study deals with static and dynamic behaviors including forced vibrations of an elastic rectangular nano plate on the two-parameter foundation. Firstly, the rectangular plate is assumed to be subjected to uniformly distributed and eccentrically applied concentrated loads. The governing equations of the problem are derived by considering the dynamic response of the plate, employing a series of the Chebyshev polynomials for the displacement function and applying the Galerkin method. Then, effects of the non-essential boundary conditions of the plate, i.e., the boundary conditions related to the shearing forces, the bending moments and the corner forces, are included in the governing equation of motion to compensate for the non-satisfied boundary conditions and increase the accuracy of the Galerkin method. The approximate numerical solution is accomplished using an iterative process due to the non-linearity of the unilateral property of the two-parameter foundation. The plate under static concentrated load is investigated in detail numerically by considering a wide range of parameters of the plate and the foundation stiffnesses. Numerical treatment of the problem in the time domain is carried out by assuming a stepwise variation of the concentrated load and the linear acceleration procedure is employed in the solution of the system of governing differential equations derived from the equation of motion. Time variations of the contact region and those of the displacements of the plate are presented in the figures for various numbers of the two-parameter of the foundation, as well as the classical and nano parameters of the plate particularly focusing on the non-linearity of the problem due to the plate lift-off from the unilateral foundation. The effects of classical and nonlocal parameters and loading are investigated in detail. Definition of the separation between the plate and the two-parameter foundation is presented and applied to the given problem. The effect of the lift-off on the static and dynamic behavior of the rectangular plate is studied in detail by considering various loading conditions. The numerical study shows that the effect of nonlocal parameters on the behavior of the plate becomes significant, when nonlinearity becomes more profound, due to the lift-off of the plate. It is seen that the size effects are significant in static and dynamic analysis of nano-scaled rectangular plates and need to be included in the mechanical analyses. Furthermore, the corner displacement of the plate is affected more significantly from the lift-off, whereas it is less marked in the time variation of the middle displacement of the plate. Several numerical examples are presented to examine the sensibility of various parameters associated with nonlocal parameters of the plate and foundation. Both stiffening and softening nonlocal parameters behavior of the plate are identified in the numerical solutions which show that increasing the foundation stiffness decreases the extent of the contact region, whereas the stiffness of the shear layer increases the contact region and reduces the foundation settlement considerably.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.377-387
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• 2014

본 연구는 지진에 대한 구조물의 손상을 최소화 하기 위하여 슬립 저항력을 활용한 새로운 형태의 마찰 댐퍼형 가새 시스템의 설계와 개발을 주로 다루고자 한다. 가새 부재 내에서 전단력에 의한 마찰 거동으로 상당량의 에너지를 수동적으로 소산하기 위하여 플레이트 전단 이음부 위에 슬롯 형태의 볼트 구멍을 설치한다. 여기에 전단 마찰 거동으로 인해 발생되는 잔류변형을 줄이고자 상온에서 원형복원이 가능한 초탄성 형상합금 와이어를 꼬아서 만든 연선을 설치하여 댐퍼 시스템 내에 복원성을 증진 시켰다. 기존에 주로 사용된 수동적인 변위 제어 장치와 비교하여 본 연구에서 다루고자 하는 자동복원이 가능한 마찰 댐퍼형 가새 시스템은 중심 가새 프레임 구조물에 손쉽게 설치하여 지진발생 후에 구조물에 발생하는 층간 잔류변위를 최소화하여 유지 보수에 소모되는 비용의 대폭적인 절감을 기대할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 자동복원이 가능한 마찰 댐퍼형 가새 시스템의 역학적인 거동 메커니즘을 살펴보고 실험값으로 보정되어 신뢰성을 확보한 스프링 모델을 사용하여 해석을 실시하였다. 시스템에 다양한 설계 변수를 적용하여 복원성과 에너지 소산 능력 측면에서 제안된 댐퍼의 성능 동향을 분석을 하고 최적의 설계 방식을 제안하고자 한다. 마지막으로 자동복원이 가능한 마찰 댐퍼를 중심 가새 프레임 구조물에 설치하여 비선형 동적 해석을 실시하고 기존의 시스템과 비교하여 성능적인 우수성을 입증하고자 한다.

• Advances in aircraft and spacecraft science
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.225-237
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• 2018

The difficulties of satellite vibration testing are due to the commonly expressed qualification requirements being incompatible with the limited performance of the entire controlled system (satellite + interface + shaker + controller). Two features cause the problem: firstly, the main satellite modes (i.e., the first structural mode and the high and low tank modes) are very weakly damped; secondly, the controller is just too basic to achieve the expected performance in such cases. The combination of these two issues results in oscillations around the notching levels and high amplitude beating immediately after the mode. The beating overshoots are a major risk source because they can result in the test being aborted if the qualification upper limit is exceeded. Although the abort is, in itself, a safety measure protecting the tested satellite, it increases the risk of structural fatigue, firstly because the abort threshold has been already reached, and secondly, because the test must restart at the same close-resonance frequency and remain there until the qualification level is reached and the sweep frequency can continue. The beat minimum relates only to small successive frequency ranges in which the qualification level is not reached. Although they are less problematic because they do not cause an inadvertent test shutdown, such situations inevitably result in waiver requests from the client. A controlled-system analysis indicates an operating principle that cannot provide sufficient stability: the drive calculation (which controls the process) simply multiplies the frequency reference (usually called cola) and a function of the following setpoint, the ratio between the amplitude already reached and the previous setpoint, and the compression factor. This function value changes at each cola interval, but it never takes into account the sensor signal phase. Because of these limitations, we firstly examined whether it was possible to empirically determine, using a series of tests with a very simple dummy, a controller setting process that significantly improves the results. As the attempt failed, we have performed simulations seeking an optimum adjustment by finding the Least Mean Square of the difference between the reference and response signal. The simulations showed a significant improvement during the notch beat and a small reduction in the beat amplitude. However, the small improvement in this process was not useful because it highlighted the need to change the reference at each cola interval, sometimes with instructions almost twice the qualification level. Another uncertainty regarding the consequences of such an approach involves the impact of differences between the estimated model (used in the simulation) and the actual system. As limitations in the current controller were identified in different approaches, we considered the feasibility of a new controller that takes into account an estimated single-input multi-output (SIMO) model. Its parameters were estimated from a very low-level throughput. Against this backdrop, we analyzed the feasibility of an LQG control in cancelling beating, and this article highlights the relevance of such an approach.

• 콘크리트학회지
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.335-343
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• 1998

현재 미국에서는 강한 지진지역에서의 골조구조에 대한 새로운 실험규정이 만들어지고 있으며, 이의 목적은 비교적 신뢰성이 높은 실험결과를 얻고 이들 실험결과를 다른 연구자들이 서로 이용 가능하도록 하는 것이다. 이 실험규정에서는 실험방법 뿐만 아니라, 실험후의 분석방법 특히, 실험체가 최소한 보유하여야 할 층위변각, 에너지 소산성능, 강성, 강도 등이 규정되어 있다. 이러한 지침이 설정됨으로 인하여, 여태까지 주관적으로 평가된 시험결과의 분석들이 비교적 객관적으로 평가될 수 있게 될 것으로 보여진다. 전단벽 구조 역시 지진저항에 매우 효과적인 시스템으로서, 이러한 실험지침이 필요하다. 그러나 전단벽 구조의 주 부재인 전단벽은 횡력에 의해서 발생하는 구조물의 횡변위를 억제시키고, 강성과강도를 증가시키는 역할을 하기 때문에 그 거동 특성이 골조주조와는 다소 다르다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 전단벽의 층변위와 에너지 소산성능에대하여 연구를 하고 구조실험시 요구된느 적정 값들을 제시하고자 하였다. 구조실험시(반복하중실험), 높은 지진지역의 전단벽 구조가 보유해야할 최소변형능력(횡변위)을 구하기 위해 기존 연구자들에 의해 실험된일련의실험자료들을 분석할 뿐만 아니라 전단벽을 켄틸레버로 이상화하여 층변위를 형상비, 변위 연성비로 관계로 나타내고, 현재 각 국가의 내진설계 규정에서 정하고 있는 건물의 층변위각을 고려하여 전단벽의 최소 층변위를 제시하였다. 또한 미국의 NEHRP 규준에서 규정하고 있는 소산에너지와 감쇠의 관계를 이용하고, 변위 연성비를 도입하여 구조실험시 요구되는 전단벽의 최소 소산에너지값을 제시하였다.