Existing reinforced concrete buildings with seismically deficient columns experience reduced structural capacity and lateral resistance due to increased axial loads from green remodeling or vertical extensions aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. Traditional performance assessment methods face limitations due to their complexity. This study aims to develop a machine learning-based model for rapidly assessing seismic performance in reinforced concrete buildings using simplified structural details and seismic data. For this purpose, simple structural details, gravity loads, failure modes, and construction years were utilized as input variables for a specific reinforced concrete moment frame building. These inputs were applied to a computational model, and through nonlinear time history analysis under seismic load data with a 2% probability of exceedance in 50 years, the seismic performance evaluation results based on dynamic responses were used as output data. Using the input-output dataset constructed through this process, performance measurements for classifiers developed using various machine learning methodologies were compared, and the best-fit model (Ensemble) was proposed to predict seismic performance.

Reinforced concrete (RC) piloti buildings are vulnerable in the event of earthquake because the stiffness in the 1st story columns is weak to compare with the members in upper stories. In this study, seismic performances of RC piloti structures were evaluated considering with different types of floor plane layouts according to core eccentricity. With four types of floor plane layouts, five stories plioti structures were evaluated by two approaches, a nonlinear pushover analysis and a nonlinear time-history analysis. In order to improve seismic performances by satisfying the collapse prevention (CP) level, two ductile reinforcing methods by carbon fiber sheets and steel jackets were applied. Due to eccentricities in stiffness and mass with directions of plane and vertical stories, piloti structures were greatly influenced by higher order modes, so the seismic performances by the time-history analysis were significantly different from by the static pushover analysis.

This paper aims to quantify the retrofit effect of the Bolt Prefabricated Concrete-Filled Tube reinforcement method on non-seismic school reinforced concrete building through static cyclic loading experiments. To achieve the objective, two-story specimens including a non-retrofitted frame(NRF) and a Bolt Prefabricated Concrete-Filled Tube Reinforcement Frame(BCRF) were tested under static cyclic loading, and the lateral resistant capacities were compared in terms of maximum strength, initial stiffness, effective stiffness, and total energy dissipation. In addition, the load-displacement curves were compared to the story drift limit specified in Seismic Performance Evaluation and Retrofit Manual for School Facilities to investigate if the retrofitted frame was satisfied in target performance(life safety). Experimental results showed that BCRF successfully met the target performance, with a 200% increase in maximum strength and a 300% increase in energy dissipation capacity. Additionally, both initial stiffness and effective stiffness improved by more than 30% compared to NRF. Furthermore, BCRF exhibited an effect that delayed the occurrence of bond failure.

과거 지진 발생 시 구조요소에 비해 비구조요소에서 더 많은 피해가 발생하였다. 비구조요소의 손상은 건물 및 시설의 기능에 영향을 줄 뿐만 아니라 인명피해를 유발할 수 있다. 건축물 내진설계 기준에서는 피난경로상의 비구조요소는 내진설계 또는 검토가 필요하다. 국내에서는 경주지진 이후 피난경로에 위치할 수 있는 천장 시스템의 내진성능 검증이 활발히 진행되고 있다. 그러나 옥외 계단, 문 등에 설치되는 캐노피 시스템의 내진설계 및 검증은 미흡한 실정이다. 지진으로 인해 캐노피가 위치유지를 하지 못하여 탈락 하거나 손상될 경우, 피난경로가 차단되어 인명피해로 이어질 수 있으므로 내진설계 및 내진성능을 평가할 필요가 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 모듈형 캐노피 시스템을 개발하고, 주요 요소에 대한 구조실험을 수행하였으며, 기존의 캐노피 시스템과 그 성능을 비교분 석 하였다.

The seismic performance of lead-rubber bearings (LRBs) is significantly affected by both the axial force and loading rate they experience. Accurate assessment of LRBs’ seismic performance, therefore, requires realistic simulation of these forces and rates, as well as of the response of the isolated structure during seismic events. This study conducted a series of real-time hybrid simulations (RTHS) to evaluate the seismic behavior of LRBs in such conditions. The simulations focused on a two-span continuous bridge isolated by LRBs atop the central pier, exposed to horizontal and vertical ground motions. In the RTHS framework, the LRBs were physically tested in the laboratory, while the remainder of the bridge was numerically modeled. Findings from these simulations indicated that the vertical ground motion had a minimal effect on the lateral response of the bridge when isolated by LRBs.

Structures compromised by a seismic event may be susceptible to aftershocks or subsequent occurrences within a particular duration. Considering that the shape ratios of sections, such as column shape ratio (CSR) and wall shape ratio (WSR), significantly influence the behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) piloti structures, it is essential to determine the best appropriate methodology for these structures. The seismic evaluation of piloti structures was conducted to measure seismic performance based on section shape ratios and inter-story drift ratio (IDR) standards. The diverse machine-learning models were trained and evaluated using the dataset, and the optimal model was chosen based on the performance of each model. The optimal model was employed to predict seismic performance by adjusting section shape ratios and output parameters, and a recommended approach for section shape ratios was presented. The optimal section shape ratios for the CSR range from 1.0 to 1.5, while the WSR spans from 1.5 to 3.33, regardless of the inter-story drift ratios.

In densely populated urban areas, reinforced concrete residential buildings with an open first floor and closed upper floors are preferred to meet user demands, resulting in significant vertical stiffness irregularities. These vertical stiffness irregularities promote the development of a soft-story mechanism, leading to concentrated damage on the first floor during seismic events. To mitigate seismic damage caused by the soft-story mechanism, stiffness-based retrofit strategies are favored, and it is crucial to determine an economically optimal level of retrofitting. This study aims to establish optimal seismic retrofit strategies by evaluating the seismic losses of buildings before and after stiffness-based retrofitting. An equivalent single-degree-of-freedom model is established to describe the seismic response of a multi-degree-of-freedom model, allowing for seismic demand analysis. By convolving the seismic loss function with the hazard curve, the annual expected loss (EAL) of the building is calculated to assess the economic losses. The results show that stiffness-based retrofitting increases first-story lateral stiffness by 20-40%, enhancing structural seismic performance, but also results in a rise in EAL compared to the as-built state, indicating lower cost-effectiveness from an economic perspective. The research concludes that retrofit options that increase first-story lateral stiffness by at least 60% are more appropriate for reducing financial losses.

Reinforced concrete (RC) moment frames are widely used to resist lateral loads associated with wind and earthquakes. However, most older RC moment frames performed poorly against past earthquakes. In moment frames, beam-column connections play a crucial role in system performance. Among the connections, corner connections are more vulnerable because they are restrained by only two beams and are affected most strongly by bidirectional loading. High-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (HPFRCC) were used in previous studies to improve the seismic performance of older beam-column connections. This study aims to evaluate the level of improvement of seismic behavior of older beam-column connections under bidirectional loading after retrofitted with HPFRCC by comparing the seismic behavior of the HPFRCC connections to beam-column connections used in intermediate (IMF) and special moment frames (SMF). Test results revealed that the seismic behavior of the HPFRCC connections was almost close to that of SMF connections.

저층 건축물의 횡-비틀림 거동은 고차모드 효과를 증폭시킬 수 있으며, 내진성능평가 시 관련 기준은 고차모드 지배 구조물에 대해 비선형정적해석과 함께 선형동적해석을 추가로 수행하도록 규정하고 있다. 선형동적절차에는 상당한 안전계수가 적용되므로, 이는 과도한 내진보강설계로 이어질 수 있다. 이를 방지하기 위해 엔지니어들은 내진보강 시 고차모드 효과를 줄이기 위해 시행착오법을 사용해 왔다. 그러나 시행착오법에는 많은 시간과 노력이 소요되며, 결정된 보강안이 최적인지 확인하기 어렵다. 본 연구는 저층 건 축물의 수학적 모델을 수립하고 응답스펙트럼해석을 통해 고차모드 효과에 비틀림이 독립적으로 미치는 영향을 파악하였다. 이를 바탕으로 효율적인 내진보강 설계를 위해 활용될 수 있는 도표와 절차를 제시하였다. 제시된 절차를 통해 최소한의 내진보강으로 횡- 비틀림 거동하는 저층 건축물의 고차모드 효과를 효율적으로 감소시킬 수 있음을 확인하였다.

Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD) is an approach that evaluates how structures will perform under different levels of seismic activity. It focuses on ensuring that buildings not only withstand earthquakes but also meet specific performance objectives, such as minimizing damage or maintaining functionality after the event. Unlike traditional methods, PBSD allows for more tailored, cost-effective designs by considering varying degrees of acceptable damage based on the structure's importance and use. PBSD was introduced in Korea in 2016 to replace elastic design, which is inevitable to over-design to cope with all variables such as earthquakes and winds. When PBSD is applied to the structural design new building, One of the challenges of PBSD is the complexity involved in creating accurate inelastic analysis models. The process requires significant time and effort to analyze the results, as it involves detailed simulations of how structures will behave under seismic stress. Additionally, organizing and interpreting the analysis data to meet performance objectives can be labor-intensive and technically demanding. In order to solve this problem, a post-processor program was developed in this study. A post-processor was developed based on Excel program using Visual Basic for Applications(VBA). Because analysis outputs of Perform-3D, that is a commercial software for structural analysis and design, are very complicated, generation of tables and graphs for report is significant time and effort consuming task. When the developed post-processor is used to make the seismic design report, the required task time is significantly reduced.

The purpose of this study is to experimentally analyze the seismic performance of a vertical irregular beam-column specimen reinforced with RBS (Replaceable Steel Brace System), a steel brace system. To evaluate the seismic performance of RBS, three specimens were manufactured and subjected to cycle loading tests. The stiffness ratio of beam-upper column of the non-retrofitted specimen was 1.2, and those of the two retrofitted specimens were 1.2 and 0.84. The stiffness ratio of the beam-lower column of all specimens was 0.36. And the stiffness ratio were used for variable. As a result of the experiment, the specimen retrofitted with RBS showed improved maximum load, effective stiffness and energy dissipation capacity compared to the non-retrofitted specimen with the same beam-upper column stiffness ratio. The specimen with 0.84 beam-upper column stiffness ratio showed improved performance compared to the specimen with 1.2 stiffness ratio.

This study proposes an economically affordable method for retrofitting non-seismic detailed roof reinforced concrete beam-column joints (BCJs). The proposed method presents an innovative arrangement of steel plates designed to delay the propagation of joint shear cracks by externally applying compressive stress to the area surrounding the BCJs. Two full-scale sub-assemblage specimens for each exterior and interior roof BCJ, i.e., control and retrofitted specimens, were subjected to reversed cyclic loading to evaluate the proposed method. The retrofitted specimens displayed a preferable ductile behavior to the corresponding control specimen, with an enhancement in lateral strength by at least 100%. Furthermore, retrofitted specimens dissipated up to 13 times more energy than the control specimen by initiating a plastic hinge on beams or columns. These results indicated the effectiveness of the proposed method in preventing joint shear failure and improving the seismic behavior of roof BCJs.

국내에서 지진 발생빈도가 증가함에 따라 다가구주택 필로티기둥의 내진보강이 필수적이다. FRP 패널은 경량성과 고강도를 갖춘 내진 보강재료 사용되고 있으나, 상대적으로 낮은 임계온도로 인해 화재에 취약하다. 따라서 FRP 패널로 보강된 RC 기둥의 내화 성능을 확보할 방안이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 FRP 패널로 보강된 RC 기둥의 내화성능을 평가하기 위해, FRP 패널의 열적특성(비열, 열전도율, Weight loss)을 확인하는 소재시험을 진행하였다. 또한, FRP 패널로 보강된 RC 단주기둥에 뿜칠을 도포하고, 표준화재 1시간 동안의 온도거동을 분석하였다.

This study investigates the risk reduction effect and identifies the optimal capacity of Multi-barrier Accident Coping Strategy (MACST) facilities for nuclear power plants (NPPs) under seismic hazard. The efficacy of MACST facilities in OPR1000 and APR1400 NPP systems is evaluated by utilizing the Improved Direct Quantification of Fault Tree with Monte Carlo Simulation (I-DQFM) method. The analysis encompasses a parametric study of the seismic capacity of two MACST facilities: the 1.0 MW large-capacity mobile generator and the mobile low-pressure pump. The results demonstrate that the optimal seismic capacity of MACST facilities for both NPP systems is 1.5g, which markedly reduces the probability of core damage. In particular, the core damage risk is reduced by approximately 23% for the OPR1000 system, with the core damage fragility reduced by approximately 72% at 1.0g seismic intensity. For the APR1400 system, the implementation of MACST is observed to reduce the core damage risk by approximately 17% and the core damage fragility by approximately 44% under the same conditions. These results emphasize the significance of integrating MACST facilities to enhance the resilience and safety of NPPs against seismic hazard scenarios, highlighting the necessity for continuous adaptation of safety strategies to address evolving natural threats.

Steel brace is a popular option among seismic rehabilitation methods for school buildings, but it has a weakness in that the section area must be large enough to prevent buckling, so stiffness and strength are highly increased locally, and foundation reinforcing is required. On the contrary, BRB has strength that the steel core may be negligible since buckling is restrained, so the increase of stiffness and strength is insignificant, and foundation reinforcing may not be required. This study compared the effectiveness of both reinforcing methods for the seismic performance of school buildings by conducting both pushover and nonlinear dynamic analyses. Steel brace and BRB reinforcing may not be satisfied by nonlinear dynamic analysis, even by pushover analysis. This result is due to the school buildings' low lateral resistance and high column shear strength ratio. Suppose BRB can be regarded as a general rehabilitation method. In that case, BRB reinforcing is a favorable and economical option for school buildings with low column shear strength ratio since it can better satisfy performance objectives than steel brace by pushover analysis with a small steel core and no foundation reinforcing.

지진발생 시, 건물은 작게는 손상에서 크게는 붕괴까지 이어지므로 인명과 재산상의 피해가 생길 수 있다. 이러한 지진의 위험성에 대비하여 건물의 내진성능평가가 필요하다. 현재 내진성능평가 기법의 경우 개별 건물을 대상으로 하기에 많은 시간이 투자되어야 한다. 따라서, 지역규모의 건물들을 대상으로 하는 내진성능평가 기법의 개발이 필요한 실정이다. 본 연구는 RC 주거형 건물의 내진 성능을 평가하고 보강계획을 수립하기 위해 비선형 Shear Spring을 가진 단자유도모델을 구축하였다. 구조물의 비선형 응답을 모사 하기 위한 비선형 Shear Spring은 T-SR-μ를 매개변수로 정의된다. 해당모델에 100개의 PEER 지진을 적용하여, 최대층간변위비 응답 으로 건물의 내진성능을 평가하였다. 제안기법의 적용성을 확인하기 위하여 상세모델과 비교하였을 때, 두 모델 모두 건물의 내진성 능을 같은 수준으로 판단하였음을 확인하였다. 본 연구는 제안된 방식이 실제 건물의 내진성능을 예측할 수 있음을 보여주었다.

원자력 발전소에 설치되는 안전관련 기기의 손상은 심각한 사고로 이어질 수 있으므로 반듯이 지진안전성을 확보하여야 한 다. MCC, Switchgear, Inverter, Battery charger 등의 전기캐비닛은 대표적인 안전관련 기기이다. 대부분의 실험적 연구는 실험대 상기기의 크기와 실험장비의 성능한계 등으로 인하여 주요부품을 대상으로 하며, 실제 원자력발전소에 납품하는 전기캐비닛을 이용하 여 3축 동시가진에 의한 진동대 실험을 수행한 연구는 많지 않다. 따라서 실제기기를 대상으로 3축 진동대 실험을 통하여 내진성능과 한계상태를 직접적으로 평가하기 위한 연구가 필요하다. 이러한 한계상태평가의 주요 목적은 다양한 부품으로 구성된 캐비닛 단위 실 제기기의 임계 가속도 및 고장 모드를 조사하는 것이다. 본 논문에서는 3축 진동대 실험으로 한계상태 내진성능실험을 수행하여 원자 력발전소에 납품되는 것과 동일한 4종의 전기캐비닛들의 한계상태를 분석하였다.

Many school buildings are vulnerable to earthquakes because they were built before mandatory seismic design was applied. This study uses machine learning to develop an algorithm that rapidly constructs an optimal reinforcement scheme with simple information for non-ductile reinforced concrete school buildings built according to standard design drawings in the 1980s. We utilize a decision tree (DT) model that can conservatively predict the failure type of reinforced concrete columns through machine learning that rapidly determines the failure type of reinforced concrete columns with simple information, and through this, a methodology is developed to construct an optimal reinforcement scheme for the confinement ratio (CR) for ductility enhancement and the stiffness ratio (SR) for stiffness enhancement. By examining the failure types of columns according to changes in confinement ratio and stiffness ratio, we propose a retrofit scheme for school buildings with masonry walls and present the maximum applicable stiffness ratio and the allowable range of stiffness ratio increase for the minimum and maximum values of confinement ratio. This retrofit scheme construction methodology allows for faster construction than existing analysis methods.

For the OPR1000, a standard power plant in Korea, an analytical model of the containment building considering voids and deterioration was built with multilayer shell elements. Voids were placed in the vulnerable parts of the analysis model, and the deterioration effects of concrete and rebar were reflected in the material model. To check the impact of voids and deterioration on the seismic performance of the containment building, iterative push-over analysis was performed on four cases of the analytical model with and without voids and deterioration. It was found that the effect of voids with a volume ratio of 0.6% on the seismic performance of the containment building was insignificant. The effect of strength reduction and cross-sectional area loss of reinforcement due to deterioration and the impact of strength increase of concrete due to long-term hardening offset each other, resulting in a slight increase in the lateral resistance of the containment building. To determine the limit state that adequately represents the seismic performance of the containment building considering voids and deterioration, the Ogaki shear strength equation, ASCE 43-05 low shear wall allowable lateral displacement ratio, and JEAC 4601 shear strain limit were compared and examined with the analytically derived failure point (ultimate point) in this study.