• Journal of KSNVE
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• v.6 no.5
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• pp.555-565
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• 1996

This paper is concerned with the theoretical and experimental study on the force control of a miniature robotic finger that grasps an object at three other positions with the fingertip. The artificial finger is a uniform flexible cantilever beam equipped with a distributed set of compact grasping force sensors. Control action is applied by a piezoceramic bimorph strip placed at the base of the finger. The mathematical model of the assembled electro- mechanical system is developed. The distributed sensors are described by a set of concentrated mass-spring system. The formulated equations of motion are then applied to a control problem in which the finger is commanded to grasp an object. The H$_{\infty}$-controller is introduced to drive the finger. The usefulness of the proposed control technique is verified by simulation and experiment..

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• v.64 no.6
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• pp.723-730
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• 2017

This paper studies on dynamic and stability behavior of a clamped-elastically restrained nanobeam under the action of a nonconservative force with an emphasis on the influence of surface properties on divergence and flutter instability. Using the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory incorporating surface effects, a governing equation for a clamped-elastically restrained nanobeam is derived according to Hamilton's principle. The characteristic equation is obtained explicitly and the force-frequency interaction curves are displayed to show the influence of the surface effects, spring stiffness of the elastic restraint end on critical loads including divergence and flutter loads. Divergence and flutter instability transition is analyzed. Euler buckling and stability of Beck's column are some special cases of the present at macroscale.

• Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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• 2003.10b
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• pp.495-500
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• 2003

The effect of initial combined load on the lateral free vibration of arches is investigated. For the analysis, P-M interaction curves for the arches are obtained. The arches are circular arches which have constant cross-section and simply supported. Also, the arches are subjected both radial uniform distributed load which results in an axial compression on the cross-section and end moments that cause uniform bending action at the same time. All analysis are performed by finite element method based on Kang and Yoo's curved beam theory.

• Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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• 2005.11a
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• pp.185-188
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• 2005

Bond between reinforcing bar and surrounding concrete is supposed to transfer load safely in the process of design of reinforced concrete structures. Bond strength of ribbed reinforcing bars tends to split concrete cover, by wedging action, or shear the concrete in front of the ribs. In this study, using a reducing bearing angle theory, bond strengths of beam end specimen are predicted. Values of bond strength obtained using the analytical model are in good agreement with the bond test results. The analytical model provides insight into bond mechanism and the effects of bearing angle on the bond strength of deformed bars to concrete.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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• 2008.11a
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• pp.43-47
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• 2008

CWSII method was developed to overcome the problems of frequent occurrence in the application of existing downward construction methods, especially in the case of using slurry wall instead of SCW or CIP as a retaining wall. By the improvements in connecting steel beams with the wall, CWSII method is able to ensure the settlement of a steel beam and the diaphragm effect of a slab while reducing the degree of difficulty and the term of works and the cost of construction. As the desired results, CWS method can be applied as a practical downward construction method regardless of the type of retaining wall. In this paper, besides the concept and features of CWSII method, it can be seen that the method can provide reliable and economical performances by comparing with existing methods.

• Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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• 2005.11a
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• pp.663-666
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• 2005

Chloride attach is one of the main factors which cause the deterioration of structures. In the case highway bridges, de-icer salts very significantly increase the surface scaling due to frost action. The deteriorated concrete is subject to experience degrading of durability under chloride attach environment. In this study, diagnosis report of 147 bridges is investigated and core sample of 21 bridge decks is examined and analyzed. The results show that the cover of decks concrete is required more than 8cm for retaining bridge lifetime over 30 years.

• Magazine of the Korea Concrete Institute
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.133-141
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• 1998

FRP는 비부식성 및 고강도의 뛰어난 성질에도 불구하고 콘크리트 구조에 사용하는 데 있어서 소성의 결핍 및 낮은 전단강도와 같은 몇가지의 기술적인 단점을 가지고 있다. 특히 이 두가지 성질은 프리스트레스트 콘크리트보에 있어서 다우얼 작용이 일어나는 전단균열 단면에서와 같이 인장과 전단의 복합효과가 일어날 때 텐던의 조기 파괴를 일으키기 쉽다. 본 논문에서는 탄소 FRP연선을 사용한 프리스트레스트 콘크리트보에서의 텐던파열에 의한 전단파괴를 연구하였다. 전단시험 결과에 의하면 전단 텐던 파괴는 FRP를사용한 프리스트레스트 보에서만 일어나는 유일한 파괴형식으로 보의 전단강도를 저감시키는 것으로 확인되었다. 이러한 전단 텐던 파괴 과정을 규명하기 위하여 다우얼 시험을 실시하고 최초로 실용적인 시험장치 및 과정을 소개하였다. 다우얼 시험 결과에 의하면 FRP 연선은 인장과 전단의 상호작용에 의해 Tsai-Hill 파괴 기준에 따라 파괴되었다.

• Journal of the Earthquake Engineering Society of Korea
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• v.5 no.3
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• pp.79-85
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• 2001

This paper presents an equivalent strut model for seismic design of steel moment connections reinforced with ribs. It is shown from the finite element analysis results that the force transfer mechanism in the rib connections is completely different from that predicted by the classical beam theory and a clear strut action in the ribs does exist. By treating the rib as a strut, an equivalent strut model that could be used as the basis of a practical design procedure is proposed.

• Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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• 1997.10a
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• pp.408-415
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• 1997

Bond strength of reinforcing bar to high-performance concrete using Belite cement is explored using beam end test specimen. The key parameters for the bond test are slump of concrete, top bar effect, and strength of concrete in addition to concrete covers. Specimen failed in the typical brittle bond failure splitting the concrete cover as the wedging action. The test results show that for the group with portland cement I using superplasticizer additional slump does not decrease the bond strength of the top bar is less than bond strength of bottom bar, but the top bar factor satisfy the modification factor for top reinforcement. The result also show that bond strength is function of square root of concrete compressive strength and cover thickness. More detailed evaluation will be conducted from the test specimen with high strength concrete using the belite cement.

• Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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• 2003.05a
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• pp.475-480
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• 2003

Latex modification of concrete provides the material with higher flexural strength. This increase in flexural strength can attribute to the crack-arresting action of polymer in concrete, and also to the bonding they provide between the matrix and aggregates. This experimental study presents the fracture behavior of 12 flexural reinforced concrete beams repaired or strengthened by latex-modified concrete with the main experimental variables such as overlay thickness, strength thickness, and shear reinforcement. The results are as follow: All beam specimens having shear reinforcement were failed by delamination rupture at concrete interface at about 80% of ultimate loading after flexural cracking. All specimens overlayed and strengthened by latex-modified concrete (LMC) showed higher ultimate flexural strength than OPC control specimen, but lower than LMC control specimen. This increase in flexural strength could attribute to the high bonding they provide between the matrix and aggregates. All specimens except two shear unreinforced showed quite similar and consistent displacement behavior. The effect of overlay and strength thickness on the load-displacement relationship were a small at this study.