The initial production scale of wind tower is very few. But recently, the production scale of wind tower structure has increased gradually because it maximizes the efficiency in green energy. Many researchers are studying the wind tower, but there is no study about the difference of allowable buckling stress of the wind tower with and without opening. Guideline of codes and standards are very limited when designing a wind tower with an opening. It is also rarely that a study considers the design of the wind tower to be a tubular shell with or without an opening. ABAQUS, a general purpose finite element program, which provides safety evaluation and economical standards for the design and behavior of the wind tower considering the effect of opening was used in the study. Finally, results from this study can serve as reference for structural engineers, manufacturers and further studies of wind turbine when designing a tubular shell wind tower with an opening.

In this study, elastic flange local buckling strength of doubly symmetric I-girder subjected to bending moment were evaluated by 3D finite element analysis. The analysis model were modeled by 3D shell elements(S4R) using ABAQUS 6.13 program. And loading and boundary conditions were determined by equal end moments and simple boundary conditions. Flange and web slenderness ratio were considered in the parametric studies to evaluate flange local buckling strength with AISC design equations. Then, AISC design equations and characteristics of Elastic flange local buckling of I-girder were evaluated.

Pultruded fiber reinforced polymeric plastic (PFRP) has many advantages such as high corrosion resistance, high specific stength/stiffness, light weight, etc. Pultrusion is a manufacturing process for producing continuous lengths of reinforced polymeric structural shapes with constant cross-section. The mechanical property of PFRP is usually regarded as an orthotropic material. The pultruded structural shapes are usually composed of thin-walled plate element. Because the composite material has relatively low elastic moduli, the design of pultruded compression members may not be governed by the material strength limit state but by the stability limit state such as the local buckling. Therefore, the stability limit state must be checked to design pultruded thin-walled compression members. In this paper, we present the analytical study results of elastic buckling strength of PFRP orthotropic plates with different fiber volume ratios. The local buckling analysis of pultruded compression members was conducted for various composite materials using the closed-form solution. From the study it was found that if E11/E22 is increased then the plate buckling coefficient, hence the plate buckling strength, is decreased.

The construction of vinyl greenhouses are increasing because of economic feasibility, construction period, and construction regulations. However, the vinyl greenhouses are apt to collapse by snow load since they have a small member as a temporary structure. The 3 types of buckling such as global, member and nodal buckling could be occurred to arched structures according to characteristics of cross section. To examine the member buckling, the precision of analysis need to be enhanced. In that case, we can examine the characteristics of the those buckling. The purposes of this study are to verify buckling characteristics of structures using the method of high precision analysis with a center node of member. The results of high precision analysis bring member buckling, and in the analysis method having the center node of member, the value of strength is getting lower than a previous study.

본 논문에서는 커코프 판이론과 폰-칼만 비선형 변형율-변위 관계를 이용하여 서형화된 좌굴해석을 수행하였다. 평면응력과 좌굴문제에서 영률과 두께에 관한 설계민감도식을 유도하였고, 고유치를 최대화하면서 컴플라이언스를 최소화하는 위상최적설계 기법을 정식화하였다. 좌굴해석에서의 프리스트레스를 이용하여 판 좌굴문제에 적용할 수 있는 위상최적설계 기법을 개발하였다. 폰-칼만 비선형 변형률을 사용하여 좌굴문제의 응력행렬을 구성하는데 프리스트레스가 필요하므로 면외로의 운동을 도입하였다. 위상최적설계를 위하여 정규재료밀도를 설계변수로 하고, 목적함수는 최소 컴플라이언스와 최대 고유진동수로 하였으며 제한조건은 허용되는 재료량이다. 여러 수치예제를 통하여 개발된 설계민감도 해석법은 유한차분 민감도와 비교하여 매우 정확한 값을 가지고, 위상최적설계는 물리적으로 의미있는 결과를 제공함을 확인하였다.

In this paper, we present the result of investigations pertaining to the elastic buckling of simply supported columns with various cross-sectional dimensions but the same length and volume. In the investigations the accuracy of the analysis methods is studied and it was found that the result obtained by the successive approximations technique is the most accurate. In addition, the elastic buckling loads of columns with variable cross-section dimensions are obtained by the theoretical and numerical methods. From the results, it was found that the buckling loads obtained by the numerical methods are close to the buckling loads obtained by the successive approximations technique for the practical standpoints. Moreover, the buckling load of column with convexity in its middle is the highest while the buckling load of the tapered column is the lowest as expected.

A single-layerd steel lattice roof, which has 50m span, was constructed. In order to figure out the realistic buckling load level, the structural analysis of this roof structure was performed especially by local snow load. Due to the characteristics of application of snow load, the load combinations of snow should be considered not only global area but also local part so that the critical buckling load could be observed as easy as possible. Geometrical imperfection was simulated to consider inaccurate shape of structure. And then nonlinear analysis were performed. Finally, this paper could investigate that the local snow load with geometrical imperfection decreased the level of buckling load significantly.

When an engine connecting rod is designed, it’s important to consider the buckling strength as well as deformation and durability of the rod. The buckling strength of a rod is mainly affected by the shape and area of shank cross-section and boundary conditions of its small and big ends. Buckling analysis by finite element method was carried out to evaluate the elastic buckling strength of a connecting rod that has non-uniform cross section areas. And the Merchant-Rankine formula was applied to predict the inelastic critical buckling load by considering the plastic buckling strength. Finally, the maximum allowable compressive load, which has 56.57kN, was predicted by considering the 1.7 buckling safety factor. It represents an approximately 40% greater than the maximum firing pressure.

In curved I-girder systems, stability is mainly provided by interconnecting cross-frames or diaphragms. These members act as primary load carrying component thus proper design and analysis must be made. This study proposes improvement on the existing cross-frame spacing limit for horizontally curved girder systems utilizing buckling capacities. Eigenvalue analysis was conducted using the finite element program, ABAQUS. Maximum cross-frames spacing (Smax) was computed with varying degree of curvature, flange width-to-depth ratio ( ) and span length-to-depth ratio (L/d). Models were then generated and their buckling modes and critical buckling capacity ratios were obtained. Lastly, a suggestion was developed based on the results of the finite element analysis to provide a better guide on the design of cross-frame spacing limit. The suggested limit was then compared to the existing cross-frame limit to verify the improvement on the cross-frame spacing.

This study analyzes buckling in the lower segment of a tubular steel shell that exhibits the characteristics of a 3MW wind tower with opening and reinforcement. Analytical method using parametric equations based on Eurocode 3 - Design of Steel Structures and numerical method of finite element are used to analyze the critical meridional buckling stress. ABAQUS, a finite element program, is used for the numerical method analysis. Four different cases of tubular steel tower is modeled: without door opening and without reinforcement; with door opening and without reinforcement; without door opening and with reinforcement; and with door opening and with reinforcement. Using the ABAQUS, a linear buckling analysis is done for all cases to recognize five of its buckling mode shapes and its corresponding eigenvalues. Mode shapes from the previous analysis are considered in performing the non-linear analysis using Static Riks. Buckling capacity and its trends in the localized area near the opening is investigated, tabulated and shown in illustrative charts. Moreover, comparison is made between the parametric and finite element analyses.

This study numerically investigates buckling behavior of press braked steel plates with a free edge. In order to improve structural stability during construction, the top flanges of press-braked U section girder are laterally braced by the installation of prefabricated half-deck. Thus, an unbraced length is taken as the longitudinal spacing of pockets on the half-deck, which are to make composite section. This study performed 3D finite element analyses to evaluate an equivalent effective width of cold-formed flange with a free edge. Through the parametric numerical analyses, the elastic buckling stresses of the cold-formed flanges with rounded corner in the cross-section were compared with those of general flat plates. Then, the equivalent effective width of the cold-formed (press-braked) flanges were numerically examined for some representative cases.

Global buckling is a bending of pipeline and it occurs when the stability of pipeline is distributed by excessive axial force. Subesea pipeline is subjected to axial force induced by temperature and pressure from well and resulting phenomena should be controlled in appropriate manner. Global buckling of subsea pipeline is still ongoing research subject and is studied various organization. In this study, various control methods such as buoyancy module, sleeper, and snake lay for global buckling of subsea pipeline were numerically investigated with various design parameters. From the numerical simulation results, the global buckling control method using sleepers shows better results than buoyancy module and snake lay control methods in the sense of combined stress after buckling. Furthermore, the global buckling of full scale pipeline of 80km with uneven seabed profile were successfully managed when the sleeper was installed.

In this paper we present the result of investigations pertaining to the buckling strength of Zelkova Serrata (Elm-like) tree column with entasis at the Muryangsujeon in Buseoksa-Temple, Korea. Wooden columns with entasis had been used in the construction of ancient architectural buildings in Korea. It was not known why did they design columns with entasis of the buildings. It is just presumed that the reason may be the compensation of optical illusion, aesthetics, and/or structural safety. The question is not answered even today and it may not be possible to answer clearly and easily. In the paper, the buckling analyses are conducted on both of the wooden column with entasis and the prismatic wooden column by the successive approximations technique and the finite element methods, respectively. The results of analyses are compared and discussed.

본 논문에서는 대공간구조에 폭넓게 사용되는 단층 래티스돔의 비선형거동에 관한 비교 연구를 수행하였다. 단층 래티스돔은 특성상 두께가 얇은 쉘구조의 거동과 유사하므로 전통적인 쉘좌굴 이론을 적용하여 내력을 산출할 수 있으며 또한 이 결과를 유한요소해석 프로그램을 이용한 수치해석의 결과와 비교, 분석하였다. 쉘좌굴 이론을 이용하여서는 래티스 돔의 전체좌굴하중과 부재좌굴하중을 산정하였으며, 유한요소해석법을 이용하여서는 고유치 해석에 의한 좌굴하중과 기하학적 비선형 해석에 의한 극한하중을 각각 산정하였다. 래티스돔의 절점은 강절점 및 핀절점으로 각각 모델링하였다. 쉘좌굴이론에 의한 좌굴내력은 전체좌굴하중과 부재좌굴하중의 작은 값으로 결정되며 이 값은 유한요소해석을 이용한 고유치 해석보다는 비선형 해석에 의한 극한하중에 보다 근사한 값을 제공하였으며 또한 좌굴하중의 형식을 예측하는데에 유용하게 활용되었다.

본 논문에서는 탄소성 영역 내 패치 로딩 크기에 따른 알루미늄 합금 사각형 판의 초기 처짐 영향을 수치해석방법으로 이용한 탄성 및 탄소성 대변형 시리즈 해석을 수행하였다. 주변 지지조건은 단순지지로 가정하고 초기 처짐 크기(w/t), 종횡비(a/b), 세장비(b/t)를 고려하여 알루미늄 합금 A6082-T6 사각형 판의 임계 탄성 좌굴하중과 좌굴 후 거동을 검토하였다. 탄성 및 탄소성 대변형 시리즈 해석은 상용프로그램을 사용하였다. 초기 처짐 크기가 작을 경우 하중증가와 함께 면내 강성이 처음부터 감소하며 크기가 커질수록 훨씬 두드러지게 발생한다. 종횡비가 커질수록 초기항복강도는 점차 감소하며 판 두께가 두꺼울수록 패치 로딩 크기(l/b) 0.5 이후 초기 항복강도 감소비율은 얇은 두께보다 더 크게 발생한다.

In order to improve the wind performance of buckling-restrained braces (BRBs), Hybrid buckling-restrained braces (H-BRBs) have been studied in Korea. The seismic performance of H-BRBs is different according to the action of VE damper. In this study, the nonlinear time history analyses have been performed on the parameters such as brace types and input earthquakes. The results of the study suggest that H-BRBs meet the BRB's requirement of ANSI/AISC 341-10 only if VE damper is not working during an earthquake.

This paper investigates the characteristics of unstable behaviour and critical buckling load by joint rigidity of framed large spatial structures which are sensitive to initial conditions. To distinguish the stable from the unstable, a singular point on equilibrium path and a critical buckling level are computed by the eigenvalues and determinants of the tangential stiffness matrix. For the case study, a two-free node example and a folded plate typed long span example with 325 nodes are adopted, and these adopted examples' nonlinear analysis and unstable characteristics are analyzed. The numerical results in the case of the two-free node example indicate that as the influence of snap-through is bigger; that of bifurcation buckling is lower than that of the joint rigidity as the influence of snap-through is lower. Besides, when the rigidity decreases, the critical buckling load ratio increases. These results are similar to those of the folded-typed long span example. When the buckling load ratio is 0.6 or less, the rigidity greatly increases.