• Computers and Concrete
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• 제29권 6호
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• pp.393-405
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• 2022

Lightweight concrete is a superior material due to its light weight and high strength. There however remain significant lacunae in engineering knowledge with regards to shear failure of lightweight fiber reinforced concrete beams. The main aim of the present study is to investigate the optimum usage of steel fibers in lightweight fiber reinforced concrete (LWFRC). Multi-scale finite element model calibrated with experimental results is developed to study the effect of steel fibers on the mechanical properties of LWFRC beams. To decrease the amount of steel fibers, it is preferred to reinforce only the middle section of the LWFRC beams, where the flexural stresses are higher. For numerical simulation, a multi-scale finite element model was developed. The cement matrix was modeled as homogeneous and uniform material and both steel fibers and lightweight coarse aggregates were randomly distributed within the matrix. Considering more realistic assumptions, the bonding between fibers and cement matrix was considered with the Cohesive Zone Model (CZM) and its parameters were determined using the model update method. Furthermore, conformity of Load-Crack Mouth Opening Displacement (CMOD) curves obtained from numerical modeling and experimental test results of notched beams under center-point loading tests were investigated. Validating the finite element model results with experimental tests, the effects of fibers' volume fraction, and the length of the reinforced middle section, on flexural and residual strengths of LWFRC, were studied. Results indicate that using steel fibers in a specified length of the concrete beam with high flexural stresses, and considerable savings can be achieved in using steel fibers. Reducing the length of the reinforced middle section from 50 to 30 cm in specimens containing 10 kg/m3 of steel fibers, resulting in a considerable decrease of the used steel fibers by four times, whereas only a 7% reduction in bearing capacity was observed. Therefore, determining an appropriate length of the reinforced middle section is an essential parameter in reducing fibers, usage leading to more affordable construction costs.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.63-75
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• 2007

Piled raft 기초는 연약지반상에서 과도한 침하와 raft 및 말뚝의 지지력 산정 문제 등으로 적합한 기초는 아닌 것으로 알려져 왔으나 최근 국내외에서 연약지반내 구조물 시공이 증대되면서 연약지반상 piled raft 기초에 대한 관심이 커지고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 연약지반에 시공된 piled raft기초의 거동을 분석하였으며 이를 위해 ABAQUS를 이용한 3차원 유한요소 해석을 실시하였다. 해석 시 하중은 등분포하중과 집중하중을 각각 적용하였으며 동일한 조건의 군말뚝과 piled raft 기초 및 다양한 말뚝 배치를 갖는 piled raft 기초를 대상으로 수행하였다. 본 연구결과, 하중형태, 다양한 말뚝 배치 및 근입 깊이에 대한 각각의 침하 및 하중분담특성을 비교, 분석하였으며 이를 통해 연약지반상의 piled raft 기초의 특성을 파악하였다.

• 한국건설순환자원학회논문집
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.276-281
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• 2023

기존 보통포틀랜드시멘트를 사용하여 제작한 수로관은 시멘트의 수화생성물이 산에 취약한 특성으로 인하여 열화가 빠르게 진행되고 내구성이 저하되는 문제점이 발생되고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 다양한 산업에서 발생되는 산업부산물인 고로슬래그와 플라이 애시를 이용하여 수로관을 제작하고 그 특성을 분석하였다. 실험결과 굳지 않은 콘크리트에서 슬럼프는 플라이애시의 볼베어링작용으로 인해 증가되는 경향을 나타내었고, 공기량은 미연탄분으로 인해 감소되어 내동해성에 대한 대책이 필요할 것으로 나타났다. 또한 압축강도는 증기양생을 통해 초기강도가 증가되었고, 슬래그 50 %이상의 배합에서는 OPC와 동등이상의 결과가 나타났다. 내산성결과는 질량감소율이 5 % 미만으로 나타나 내구성에 우수한 성능을 나타내었고, 벤치플룸의 휨파괴하중도 KS기준을 모두 상회하여 상용화가 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.77-86
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• 2024

To investigate the seismic performance of steel pipe-aeolian sand recycled concrete columns, this study designed and produced five specimens. Low-cycle repeated load tests were conducted while maintaining a constant axial compression ratio. The experiment aimed to examine the impact of different aeolian sand replacement rates on the seismic performance of these columns. The test results revealed that the mechanical failure modes of the steel pipe-recycled concrete column and the steel pipe-aeolian sand recycled concrete column were similar. Plastic hinges formed and developed at the column foot, and severe local buckling occurred at the bottom of the steel pipe. Interestingly, the bulging height of the damaged steel pipe was reduced for the specimen mixed with an appropriate amount of wind-deposited sand under the same lateral displacement. The hysteresis curves of all five specimens tested were relatively full, with no significant pinching phenomenon observed. Moreover, compared to steel tube-recycled concrete columns, the steel tube-aeolian sand recycled concrete columns exhibited improved seismic energy dissipation capacity and ductility. However, it was noted that as the aeolian sand replacement rate increased, the bearing capacity of the specimen increased first and then decreased. The seismic performance of the specimen was relatively optimal when the aeolian sand replacement rate was 30%. Upon analysis and comparison, the damage analysis model based on stiffness and energy consumption showed good agreement with the test results and proved suitable for evaluating the damage degree of steel pipe-wind-sand recycled concrete structures.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.129-139
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• 2024

In this study, the SBC system, a new mechanical joint method, was developed to improve the constructability of precast concrete (PC) beam-column connections. The reliability of the finite element analysis model was verified through the comparison of experimental results and FEM analysis results. Recently, the intermediate moment frame, a seismic force resistance system, has served as a ramen structure that resists seismic force through beams and columns and has few load-bearing walls, so it is increasingly being applied to PC warehouses and PC factories with high loads and long spans. However, looking at the existing PC beam-column anchorage details, the wire, strand, and lower main bar are overlapped with the anchorage rebar at the end, so they do not satisfy the joint and anchorage requirements for reinforcing bars (KDS 41 17 00 9.3). Therefore, a mechanical joint method (SBC) was developed to meet the relevant standards and improve constructability. Tensile and bending experiments were conducted to examine structural performance, and a finite element analysis model was created. The load-displacement curve and failure pattern confirmed that both the experimental and analysis results were similar, and it was verified that a reliable finite element analysis model was built. In addition, bending tests showed that the larger the thickness of the bolt joint surface of the SBC, the better its structural performance. It was also determined that the system could improve energy dissipation ability and ductility through buckling and yielding occurring in the SBC.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.121-134
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• 2024

To investigate the compressive behavior of partially encased recycled aggregate concrete (PERAC) stub columns after exposed to elevated temperatures, 22 specimens were tested. The maximum temperature suffered, the replacement ratio of recycled coarse aggregate (RCA), the endurance time and the spacing between links were considered as the main parameters. It was found that the failure mode of post-heated PERAC columns generally matched that of traditional partially encased composite (PEC) columns, but the flange of specimens appeared premature buckling after undergoing the temperature of 400℃ and above. Additionally, the ultimate strength and ductility of the specimens deteriorated with the elevated temperatures and extended heating time. When 400℃< T ≤ 600℃, the strength reduction range is the largest, about 11% ~ 17%. The higher the replacement ratio of RCA, the lower the ultimate strength of specimens. At the temperature of 600℃, the ultimate strength of specimens with the RCA replacement ratio of 50% and 100% is 0.94 and 0.91 times than that of specimens without RCA, respectively. But the specimen with 50% replacement ratio of RCA showed the best ductility performance. And the bearing capacity and ductility of PERAC stub columns were changed for the better due to the application of links. When the RCA replacement ratio is 100%, the ultimate strength of specimens with the link spacing of 100 mm and 50 mm increased 14% and 25% than that of the specimen without links, respectively. Based on the results above, a formula for calculating the ultimate strength of PERAC stub columns after exposure to high temperatures was proposed.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.133-138
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• 2024

This study evaluates the structural safety of wind turbine blades, analyzes the behavior of composite laminate structures with and without defects, and assesses surface erosion wear. The NREL 5 MW standard is applied to assign accurate composite material properties to each blade section. Modeling and analysis of the wind turbine blades reveal stable behavior under individual load conditions (gravity, motor speed, wind speed), with the web bearing most of the load. Surface erosion wear analysis in which microparticle impacts are simulated on the blade coating shows a maximum stress and maximum displacement of 14 MPa and 0.02 mm, respectively, indicating good initial durability, but suggest potential long-term performance issues due to cumulative effects. The study examines defect effects on composite laminate structures to compare the stress distribution, strain, and stiffness characteristics between normal and cracked states. Although normal conditions exhibit stable behavior, crack defects lead to fiber breakage, high-stress concentration in the vulnerable resin layer, and decreased rigidity. This demonstrates that local defects can compromise the safety of the entire structure. The study utilizes finite element analysis to simulate various load scenarios and defect conditions. Results show that even minor defects can significantly alter stress distributions and potentially lead to catastrophic failure if left unaddressed. These findings provide valuable insights for wind turbine blade safety evaluations, surface protection strategies, and composite structure health management. The methodology and results can inform the design improvements, maintenance strategies, and defect detection techniques of the wind energy industry.

• 한국지반신소재학회논문집
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.31-42
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• 2015

강성벽 일체형 철도보강노반의 열차하중 하에서의 성능을 평가하기 위하여 실물 단선 철도 노반과 동일한 규모인 높이*폭*길이(5m*6m*20m)의 보강노반을 건설하였다. 철도보강노반은 높이의 30~40%의 짧은 보강재와 강성벽체, 보강재 연직배치간격 30와 40cm를 적용한 특징이 있다. 경제성 및 시공성 향상을 위하여 강성벽체와 보강토체와의 일체화 연결방식을 3종류(용접형, 힌지볼트형, 굵은 철사형)로 다르게 설계하였다. 철도 설계하중 50kPa의 19.6배에 해당되는 0.98MPa (최대시험하중 5.88MN) 최대하중에 대하여 2회 정하중 재하시험을 실시하였다. 철도보강노반의 성능은 파괴에 대한 안정성, 지지력과 침하, 벽체 발생 수평변위, 보강재 발생 변형률에 대한 검토로부터 평가하였다. 실물 실대형 시험결과로부터 높이의 35% 수준의 짧은 보강재와 힌지 볼트형 연결방식을 채택한 강성벽체 일체형 철도보강노반에서 40cm의 보강재 연직간격을 적용하여도 열차 설계하중 하에서 좋은 성능을 보이는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권11호
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• pp.144-150
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• 2019

본 연구는 고 장력 강판 SGAFC 780소재를 이용하여 저항 점 용접을 실시 하였으며, 조건에 따른 너깃 지름 측정, 유한 요소 해석 비교를 하였다. 너깃 지름 측정 결과 용접 전류 7kVA의 용접시간 18cycle 이상의 용접조건에서는 용접 최소 직경인 4.3mm 이상을 만족하는 것으로 나타났다. 9kVA과 10kVA이상에서 최소 너깃 직경인 4.3mm 이상으로 만족 하였으나, 높은 전류와 시간으로 인해 날림 현상이 발생하였고, 그로 인한 깊은 압흔이 잔류하였다. 용접성 평가 결과 최소 너깃 지름에서는 만족하지만 날림 현상이 발생하여 용접 불량으로 평가되는 구간이 존재함을 확인하였다. 하지만 날림 현상이 일어났음에도 충분한 하중 부담 능력을 가지는 영역도 확인했다. 유한 요소 해석 비교 결과 적정용접 구간에서의 유한 요소 해석과 실험 결과에서의 너깃 지름을 비교 했을 시 4.2% 미만의 오차율을 확인 했으며, 유한 요소 해석의 신뢰성을 확인 할 수 있었다.

• 한국터널지하공간학회 논문집
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.143-154
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• 2016

최근 국내 빈번하게 발생되고 있는 지반함몰 현상의 원인, 현황, 대책에 대하여 지반공학적인 접근 방법으로 조사하였다. 국내 발생된 지반함몰은 대부분 터널 굴착 공사와 지중매설관의 손상에 의한 것으로 나타났다. 용산역과 석촌 지하차도 지반함몰 사례와 같이, 굴착 공사 중 지반함몰은 지하수와 토사의 과다 유출이 주된 원인으로 나타났다. 특히, 충적층과 같은 연약지반에서의 기계식 굴착 시, TBM 굴착이 멈춘 지점에서 지반함몰 위험이 큰 것으로 나타났다. 서울시에서 발생된 지중매설관 손상으로 인한 지반함몰 사고를 종합하였을 때, 시공 시의 부주의, 노후화, 연약지반에서의 관의 부등침하 등이 지반함몰의 원인으로 나타났다. 터널 굴착 공사에 의한 지반함몰은 공사 시 발생되는 지하수, 토사의 이동에 대한 모니터링을 통해 대비할 수 있다. 지중매설관 손상으로 인한 지반함몰은 지중매설관의 생애주기 분석 및 유지관리 혹은 관 상부의 토압 분산 및 토압 지지력 증대를 통하여 대비할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.