The design code specifies the seismic loads for non-structural components (NSC) regardless of their planar locations. Thus, structures with irregular geometry that exhibit torsional behavior may experience greater seismic loads than those specified by the design code. This study assessed the adequacy of the code-specified equivalent static loads using nonlinear dynamic analysis results from structures intentionally designed to be eccentric, and finally proposed a formula that accounts for torsional amplification effects in buildings. The analysis results indicated that the code-specified equivalent static loads were conservative in the lower stories or near the center of mass. On the other hand, the dynamic analysis-based loads exceeded the equivalent static load in the outer perimeter of the mid- and upper stories. Accordingly, a torsional amplification factor equation was proposed, which is a function of the building's eccentricity ratio and the relative distance from the center of mass. The proposed equation applies to the NSC installed in the stories above the midpoint of the total building height. For a building with zero eccentricity or NSC at the center of mass, the function was set to unity.

Since the National Emergency Management Agency’s seismic fragility function, developed in 2009, classified domestic buildings by structural type, numerous studies have used this classification. In 2021, the updated seismic fragility function adopted a slightly more complex classification logic, limited to concrete structures. Data for structural-type classification were derived from information in the building register, including primary use, floor area, permit date, and number of stories. To verify and improve the accuracy of the classification logic, a sample of approximately 1,800 from about 13,000 concrete buildings in a specific region was selected. Structural types classified by the logic were compared with those identified through road views provided by the Architecture HUB. The results confirmed that the existing classification logic requires revision to incorporate additional variables, including the sub-use of the building and the area-by-use on the first floor. The revised logic significantly improved classification accuracy by including those variables.

This study proposes a wind power generation system designed to enhance energy self-sufficiency in high-rise buildings by integrating internal and external airflow sources. In such structures, external wind generated by building height and form and internal airflow induced by the stack effect coexist but move in different directions. This study introduces a system that collects and integrates five types of wind into a single, unified flow. Wind speed data were calculated using meteorological datasets and stack effect equations, and a prototype was designed using Autodesk Fusion360. CFD simulations were conducted to determine the combined wind speed at the outlet. Based on the simulated results, expected power output was calculated using wind power equations. The building energy model was created in DesignBuilder and simulated in EnergyPlus using default office building settings. The predicted annual wind energy generation is approximately 962,022.85kWh, covering 11.73% of the building’s total annual electricity use. The study demonstrates the potential for wind-integrated high-rise designs to contribute to energy autonomy.

This study examines the seismic vulnerability of non-structural components in high-rise buildings by proposing a normalized floor response spectrum (FRS) suitable for practical application. A Bayesian-mode-based method (BMBM) is used to develop the FRS, incorporating both modal amplification effects and the probabilistic variability observed across different building heights and story levels. The resulting spectrum is methodically compared with existing code-based and empirical methods to assess its consistency, conservatism, and relevance to engineering practices. The findings demonstrate that the proposed FRS provides a realistic yet reliable upper-bound estimate of floor accelerations, particularly in the upper stories where modal interactions are significant. This research offers a robust and practical framework for enhancing the seismic design of nonstructural components in vertical structures.

본 논문에서는 패널시스템 기반의 대표적인 2개의 중･고층 목조 건축물을 대상으로 각 건축물에 적용된 바닥, 벽체 및 코어 패널시 스템을 구조성능, 경제성, 내화성, 사용성, 목재 재활용성, 목재 사용량을 기준으로 비교분석하였다. 그리고 이를 바탕으로 각 건축물 의 전체적인 성능향상을 위한 대안을 제시하였다. Bridport House의 CLT 바닥패널은 조립목재패널로 변경하고 Badenerstrasse Building의 콘크리트 코어는 CLT 패널 코어로 변경하면 전반적으로 성능이 향상되는 것으로 평가되었다. 본 연구에서 제안한 비교분 석 틀은 중･고층 목조 건축물의 설계 시 최적 구조시스템 도출을 위한 가이드라인으로 역할을 할 것이라 기대된다.

본 연구에서는 피난안전구역이 한 개 층 설치된 준초고층 골조-전단벽 건물의 풍하중에 대한 거동을 파악하기 위하여 KDS2022의 스펙트럼을 이용하여 풍방향 및 풍직각방향 풍하중을 생성하고, 생성한 풍하중을 적용하여 임의의 층에 벨트 트러스가 설치된 골조- 전단벽 건물의 동적 해석을 실시하여 풍하중에 대한 동적 거동을 분석한다. 코어의 위치에 따른 편심과 벨트 트러스가 동적 응답에 미 치는 영향을 평가하고자 한다.

Currently, the demand for high-rise buildings is increasing worldwide, and this trend is also appearing in Korea. Buildings have different planar and elevation shapes, and as a result, buildings with different shapes are constructed. In this study, 122 buildings over 150m, which are scheduled to be completed and completed in Korea, were selected as the subjects of the study to analyze the correlation between the planar shape and the elevation shape of domestic buildings and to understand the current status. As a result of the analysis, in the case of current high-rise buildings in Korea, the application of Overlapping elements and Prismatic elements was high in the elevation shape, and there were many rectangular and polygonal planes in the plane shape. It is judged that the shape distribution of high-rise buildings in Korea can be grasped by analyzing the correlation between these two shape factors.

The 3T irregular shape structure is used for designing wind loads in high-rise buildings. Among them, the Tapered shape is a shape with a cross-section that changes throughout the entire floor. Recently, various advanced Tapered shapes have been applied, such as having a cross-section that varies only in part of the height or combining different shapes. In this study, an analysis model was selected by applying three types of Tapered part locations(Bottom, Middle, Top) and angles as design variables. Equivalent static seismic loads and historical earthquake records were applied to compare and analyze the seismic response of the Tapered models with regular-shaped models. As a result of the analysis, positioning the partial taper in the middle shows the lowest seismic response. Additionally, a larger taper angle decreased the story drift ratio, top-story displacement, shear wall shear force, and column bending moment, while increasing absolute acceleration and column axial force.

Optimizing business strategies for energy through machine learning involves using predictive analytics for accurate energy demand and price forecasting, enhancing operational efficiency through resource optimization and predictive maintenance, and optimizing renewable energy integration into the energy grid. This approach maximizes production, reduces costs, and ensures stability in energy supply. The novelty of integrating deep reinforcement learning (DRL) in energy management lies in its ability to adapt and optimize operational strategies in real-time, autonomously leveraging advanced machine learning techniques to handle dynamic and complex energy environments. The study’s outcomes demonstrate the effectiveness of DRL in optimizing energy management strategies. Statistical validity tests revealed shallow error values [MAE: 1.056 × 10(− 13) and RMSE: 1.253 × 10(− 13)], indicating strong predictive accuracy and model robustness. Sensitivity analysis showed that heating and cooling energy consumption variations significantly impact total energy consumption, with predicted changes ranging from 734.66 to 835.46 units. Monte Carlo simulations revealed a mean total energy consumption of 850 units with a standard deviation of 50 units, underscoring the model’s robustness under various stochastic scenarios. Another significant result of the economic impact analysis was the comparison of different operational strategies. The analysis indicated that scenario 1 (high operational costs) and scenario 2 (lower operational costs) both resulted in profits of $70,000, despite differences in operational costs and revenues. However, scenario 3 (optimized strategy) demonstrated superior financial performance with a profit of $78,500. This highlights the importance of strategic operational improvements and suggests that efficiency optimization can significantly enhance profitability. In addition, the DRL-enhanced strategies showed a marked improvement in forecasting and managing demand fluctuations, leading to better resource allocation and reduced energy wastage. Integrating DRL improves operational efficiency and supports long-term financial viability, positioning energy systems for a more sustainable future.

While the subduction zone earthquakes have long ground motion durations, the effects are also not covered in seismic design provisions. Additionally, the collapse risk of steel frame buildings subjected to long-duration ground motions from subduction earthquakes remains poorly understood. This paper presents the influence of ground motion duration on the collapse risk of steel frame buildings with special concentrically braced frames in chevron configurations. The steel buildings considered in this paper are designed at a site in Seattle, Washington, according to the requirements of modern seismic design provisions in the United States. For this purpose, the nonlinear dynamic analyses employ two sets of spectrally equivalent long and short-duration ground motions. Based on the use of high-fidelity structural models accounting for both geometric and material nonlinearities, the estimated collapse capacity for the modern code-compliant steel frame buildings is, on average, approximately 1.47 times the smaller value when considering long-duration ground motion record, compared to the short-duration counterpart. Due to the sensitivity to destabilizing P-Delta effects of gravity loads, the influence of ground motion duration on collapse risk is more profound for medium-to-high-rise steel frame buildings compared to the low-rise counterparts.

대법원은 최근 바닥면적 300㎡ 미만 소매점에 대한 편의시설 설치의무를 면제한 장애인등편의법 시행령 별표 1을 장기간 개선하지 않은 것이 위법한 행정입법부작위에 해당한다고 보아 국가배상책임을 인정하였다. 위 대법원 판결의 1심 판결은 GS리테일 주식회사에 대하여 바닥면적의 크기나 설치시 점과 상관없이 편의점에 편의시설을 설치할 것 등을 명하면서 300㎡ 미만 편의점의 편의시설 설치의무를 면제한 위 규정은 위헌·위법하여 무효라고 보았다. 이후 장애인등편의법 시행령 개정으로 소매점 등의 편의시설 설치기준이 50㎡ 이상으로 하향되었으나, 여전히 50㎡ 미만 소매점 등에는 편의시설 설치의무가 전적으로 면제된다. 특히 위 개정 시행령의 시행일 전에 설치된 기존 시설에는 적용되지 않아 이로 인한 장애인 접근성 보장 수준의 향상은 미미하였다. 시설물에서의 편의제공의무 관련하여 장애인차별금지법 시행령 의 근본적인 문제점도 여전히 유지되고 있다. 즉 장애인차별금지법 시행령 은 여전히 편의시설 외의 설비, 인적 서비스를 포괄하는 ‘편의제공의무’를 물리적인 차원의 ‘편의시설 설치의무’로 축소해 규정하고 있고, 편의제공의 무를 지는 시설물의 시간적 적용범위를 2009년 이후 신축·증축·개축된 시설 로 제한하여 기존 시설에 대한 편의제공의무를 전적으로 배제하고 있다. 비교법적으로도, 미국장애인법(ADA)과 독일 바이에른주 건축법은 시행 전 건물에도 기술적·경제적 가능성을 고려해 접근성 개선의무를 부과하는데, 한국은 장애인등편의법, 장애인차별금지법 모두 법 시행 전에 설치된 기존 시설의 편의시설 설치의무를 건물의 ‘변경’ 등의 사정이 없는 한 영구적으로 면제하고 있다. 장애인의 시설물 접근성을 제대로 보장하기 위해서는 장애 인차별금지법 시행령에 편의시설 외의 설비, 인적 서비스를 포괄하는 ‘편의 제공의무’에 관한 규정을 장애인차별금지법의 위임 취지에 맞게 추가하고, 편의시설의 경우 바닥면적의 크기나 설치시점과 무관하게 단계적으로 일정한 수준의 편의시설 설치의무를 부과하여야 한다. 후속연구를 통해 이 문제 를 해결할 구체적인 장애인등편의법(시행령, 시행규칙 포함) 및 장애인차별 금지법(시행령 포함) 개정안을 만들어 제시할 필요가 있다.

In this study, static and dynamic analyses were conducted on three atypical building models to evaluate the displacement response reduction performance based on the outrigger system installation location in a atypical building that incorporated both tapered and twisted shapes. Three 60-story models were developed with a fixed 3-degree taper and twist angles of 1, 2, and 3 degrees per story. Outrigger systems were installed at 10-story intervals and additionally between the 20th and 40th floor at 1-story intervals. The results indicated that, although there were variations depending on the seismic loads, the displacement response reduction performance was generally most effective when the outriggers were installed in the upper stories (41st to 60th floors) of the analytical models.

This study attempted to examine the relationship between traditional architecture and its corresponding modern architecture by using the dynamic characteristics of text linguistics. The study assumed that past and present buildings, which maintain some kind of relationship, were a single text, and explored its internal structure that generated continuous textuality. As a case study, the buildings by Wang Shu and Kuma Kengo was reinterpreted using the techniques of cohesive structure to analyze their continuity with each tradition. The results showed that both architects used a variety of strategies to inherit tradition, but there were also differences in applying expressive and semantic aspects. Wang Shu attempted a modern reinterpretation of its architectural expressions at various levels, while Kuma actively borrowed traditional materials, structures, and patterns allowing various alteration in their meanings. We found that some concepts of text linguistics could be applicable as a meaningful perspective for analyzing and evaluating modern architecture that inherits tradition. We hope that our approach will develop into a comprehensive methodology for architectural analysis through more diverse attempts in the future.

According to literature, Chengdu was built in the ancient Shu period, and Chengdu experienced nearly 3,000 years of history in this region. After the city was founded in the Qin Dynasty, there were never any natural disasters such as floods in Chengdu for more than 2,000 years. Although there were no natural disasters, due to its central location in the southwest of China, wars were frequent. Thus, how to effectively suppress the rebellion in the southwest and how to rebuild the city after the wars became the top attention of the governments of Chengdu in the successive dynasties. At the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, the government followed the Yuan and Ming systems, and the layout and architectural style of the city was similar to the previous dynasties. With the gradual recovery of the economy, Chengdu became a military center in southwest China and a military base was built in the city. Since then, Chengdu has gradually broken the original city style. Therefore, in this study, through archeological and literature sources, we analyzed the spatial structural evolution of Chengdu city in the historical background, focusing on the urban space and major building structures of Chengdu during the Qing Dynasty, which was relatively rich in information.

Piloti-type buildings are widely constructed in urban areas of South Korea. Due to stiffness irregularities, piloti-type buildings are vulnerable to lateral loads such as earthquakes. Although seismic retrofitting is necessary for piloti-type buildings, many of these structures are privately owned, and the extensive number of buildings creates significant challenges in terms of cost and time for regional seismic performance evaluation. This study proposes a methodology for determining the seismic performance of multiple piloti-type buildings within a region by utilizing structural parameters. Information on piloti-type buildings is classified into public building data and exterior building data, which are integrated to define structural parameters for estimating the first natural period of the buildings. Linear regression analysis was performed to develop a regression equation correlating structural parameters with the natural period. Additionally, the natural period and structural parameters are used to perform another linear regression analysis to estimate the yield and ultimate points of the capacity curve. The capacity curves derived from the regression equations facilitate seismic performance evaluation based on structural parameters.

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.