In this study, the seismic response of the anchorage used for switchboard cabinets at a power plant was presented based on the results of an experiment and numerical simulations. In the experimental study, shaking table tests were performed to investigate the overall structural behavior of switchboard cabinets. The finite element modeling was conducted using the ABAQUS program, and in order to validate the proposed finite element model, the natural frequency, stress, and displacement were compared with the experimental results. A slight difference was found in the results due to the problem cup-like deformation at the anchorage of the bottom, but it showed reasonable agreement when considering the results for all behaviors. Using the proven model, nonlinear dynamic analysis was performed using three types of a period waves. The maximum stress on the anchorage occurred when a long-period wave was applied, and the horizontal maximum displacement of the cabinet was approximately 10 times greater than when an ultra-short-period wave was applied. It is expected that the flexibility of the cabinet stiffness resulted in more structural weakness, especially under a long-period wave, and that is recommended to focus on displacement rather than stress when establishing seismic design guidelines for switchboard cabinets.

In this study, a field survey was conducted on the fixed anchorages of the operation and power generation facilities installed in domestic power plants. A static/dynamic performance evaluation was conducted to present safety evaluation guidelines that meet the domestic seismic performance requirements. Seismic performance tests were performed on the post-installed set anchors M10 and M12, which are mainly used for anchorages in accordance with the US and European seismic performance standards. The dynamic shear test results showed that the M12 anchor met the seismic performance verification criterion, whereas the M10 anchor did not because its dynamic performance was reduced, owing to the cyclic loading. In the results of the dynamic pull-out test, M12 also met the seismic performance verification criterion, whereas M10 was safe only in a non-cracked state. In summary, the seismic performance of M12 in both cracks and non-cracks was satisfied, but, in the case of M10, the results were not satisfied in cracks. This was an experimental study; it will be necessary to conduct additional analytical research in the future to verify the reliability and parameters of the experiment.

Hydrogen and gas storage tanks installed in facilities are typically vertical cylindrical structures made of steel. To allow for the discharge of stored materials, these tanks are anchored onto concrete blocks with sufficient height. However, this design results in a higher center of gravity, making the tanks more vulnerable to external forces such as earthquakes. This study fabricated a storage tank model and foundation concrete based on the results of the field investigation of the hydrogen storage tank. Then, an artificial earthquake was generated by referring to ICC-ES AC 156, a shaking table test method for non-structural elements. Experimenting on a full-scale structure is ideal; however, a storage tank model was fabricated and settled on the foundation concrete for tri-axial shaking table testing due to limited testing facilities and equipment performance. In the shaking table test, the presence or absence of water inside the storage tank was set as the condition for storing gases and liquids. The seismic behavior characteristics and failure mode of the storage tank model fixed in the foundation concrete were analyzed using the testing results. A seismic fragility curve was drawn up, and the high confidence and low probability of failure (HCLPF) was calculated.

In this study, the structural integrity of a system installed on protrusion concrete, considering the usability of a vertical hydrogen storage vessel, was verified. To achieve this, a site survey was conducted to select the target structure, and analytical validation was performed to design specimens for shaking table tests. Subsequently, dynamic behavior characteristics were analyzed using an artificial earthquake simulated according to the procedures outlined in ICC-ES AC 156, which is the seismic design criterion. As a result, it was observed that the seismic motion was amplified by approximately 10 times compared to the original load magnitude, based on the acceleration response of the test specimen. It is inferred that the seismic motion occurring during an earthquake could cause significant damage to both the internal and external aspects of the structure, depending on the structure’s form and the composition of materials. Through analytical verification and testing, it was revealed that the main structure of the test specimen and the anchor bolts for installation met the seismic performance criteria. However, the protrusion concrete area exhibited damage, indicating a structural vulnerability when subjected to external forces such as earthquakes. Consequently, on-site measures to address this structural risk need to be explored.