• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.519-528
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• 2020

A mathematical wetting model is usually used to predict the deformation of core wall rockfill dams induced by the wetting effect. In this paper, a series of wetting triaxial tests on a rockfill was conducted using a large-sized triaxial apparatus, and the wetting deformation behavior of the rockfill was studied. The wetting strains were found to be related to the confining pressure and shear stress levels, and two empirical equations, which are regarded as the proposed mathematical wetting model, were proposed to express these properties. The stress and deformation of a core wall rockfill dam was studied by using finite element analysis and the proposed wetting model. On the one hand, the simulations of the wetting model can estimate well the observed wetting strains of the upstream rockfill of the dam, which demonstrated that the proposed wetting model is applicable to express the wetting deformation behavior of the rockfill specimen. On the other hand, the simulated additional deformation of the dam induced by the wetting effect is thought to be reasonable according to practical engineering experience, which indicates the potential of the model in dam engineering.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제1권3호
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• pp.329-340
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• 2001

Cyclic response of "shear" connections between steel outrigger beams and reinforced concrete core walls is presented in this paper. The connections investigated in this paper consisted of a shear tab welded onto a plate that was connected to the core walls through multiple headed studs. The experimental data from six specimens point to a capacity larger than the design value. However, the mode of failure was through pullout of the embedded plate, or fracture of the weld between the studs and plate. Such brittle modes of failure need to be avoided through proper design. A capacity design method based on dissipating the input energy through yielding and fracture of the shear tab was developed. This approach requires a good understanding of the expected capacity of headed studs under combined gravity shear and cyclic axial load (tension and compression). A model was developed and verified against test results from six specimens. A specimen designed based on the proposed design methodology performed very well, and the connection did not fail until shear tab fractured after extensive yielding. The proposed design method is recommended for design of outrigger beam-wall connections.

• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.90-98
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• 2011

Al-Si coated Boron steel and Zn coated DP steel were welded using DISK laser and the microstructure and hardness of the weld were investigated. Full penetration was obtained, when the welding speed was lower than 4m/min. In the specimen welded with laser power of 3 kW and welding speed of 2 m/min, the hardness was the highest in the heat affect zone in the boron steel (HAZ-B) and that of the heat affect zone in the DP steel (HAZ-D) was lower than HAZ-B. The hardness of fusion zone was in between those of HAZ-B and HAZ-D. The decreased hardness from each HAZ to base metal(BM) could be explained that ferrite contents increases when access to the BM. The variation of hardness in the welds could be explained by the difference of microstructure, that is, full martensite in HAZ-B, mixture of martensite and bainite in the fusion zone, and the mixture of martensite, ferrite and bainite in HAZ-D.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제33권7호
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• pp.785-792
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• 1996

Formation of Solid Solution and Microstructure in Processureless sintered SiC-AlN compo-site using oxides as a sintering aid at 185$0^{\circ}C$ and 195$0^{\circ}C$ Regardless of SiC/AlN ratio in composition most of sintered specimens showed he complex structure mixed with 2H solid solution and SiC particles. High sintering temperature and large AlN content in starting composition enhanced the formation of 2H solid solution in sintered specimen 2H solid solution showed the spherical shape and core-rim structure. AlN content in the core is higher than that in the rim but SiC content . The size of 2H solid solution on fracture showed the transgranular fracture mode compared with the dispersed SiC particles which showed the intergranular fracture mode.

• Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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• 제9권5호
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• pp.186-192
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• 2008

Cross linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulators are used as insulation in ultra-high voltage electric power cables. This study investigated the electrical properties of XLPE at different temperatures. The electrical properties of the changing tree phenomenon was examined as a function of temperature applied to the electrical conductors by measuring the partial discharge at $25^{\circ}C$ to $80^{\circ}C$ and applied voltages to the electrodes ranging from 1 kV to 40 kV. The activity of the partial discharge was examined at various temperatures using the K-means distribution. The results revealed the specimen at $80^{\circ}C$ to have the lowest inception voltage and breakdown voltage. In addition, the core of clusters was moved $0^{\circ}$ and $180^{\circ}$ at the positive region and $180^{\circ}$ and $360^{\circ}$ in the negative region in the K-means. The distribution of clusters was concentrated on the inception condition and spread out widely at the breakdown voltage.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제80권5호
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• pp.523-538
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• 2021

The mechanical behaviour and stability of coal mining engineering underground is significantly affected by ground water. In this study, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMRI) technique was employed to determine the water distribution characteristics in coal specimens during saturation process, based on which the functional rule for water distribution was proposed. Then, using discrete element method (DEM), an innovative numerical modelling method was developed to simulate water-weakening effect on coal behaviour considering moisture content and water distribution. Three water distribution numerical models, namely surface-wetting model, core-wetting model and uniform-wetting model, were established to explore the water distribution influences. The feasibility and validity of the surface-wetting model were further demonstrated by comparing the simulation results with laboratory results. The investigation reveals that coal mechanical properties are affected by both water saturation coefficient and water distribution condition. For all water distribution models, micro-cracks always initiate and nucleate in the water-rich area and thus lead to distinct macro fracture characteristics. With the increase of water saturation coefficient, the failure of coal tends to be less violent with less cracks and ejected fragments. In addition, the core-wetting specimen is more sensitive to water than specimens with other water distribution models.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.114-119
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• 2011

연구 목적: 미세 인장결합강도 측정을 위한 시편 제작 시 발생하는 스트레스가 결합강도에 어떠한 영향을 미치는 지를 알아보고자 하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 원통 모양의 지르코니아 블럭을 다이아몬드 디스크를 이용해 디스크 형태로 자른 후 소결하였다. 소결된 지르코니아 디스크에 소성시 수축을 고려한 적당한 크기의 틀을 제작하여 LAVA ceram (3M ESPE, Seefeld, Germany) 도재를 축성한 후 소성하였다. 먼저 그룹 1은 디스크 모양의 시편을 충분히 물을 뿌려가며 다이아몬드 디스크를 이용하여 $1{\times}1{\times}7\;mm^3$의 막대기 모양으로 저속에서 절단하였다 (n = 15). 그룹 2는 같은 방법으로 $1.2{\times}1.2{\times}7\;mm^3$로 자른 후 두꺼운 다이아몬드 디스크를 이용해 $1{\times}1{\times}7\;mm^3$로 트리밍하였다 (n = 15). 그 후 특별히 제작된 지그에 각각의 시편을 core-veneer의 접착면이 오염되지 않도록 조심히 접착한 후 미세 인장결합강도 측정기 (Instron 8848, $Instron^{(R)}$ Co., Norwood, USA)를 이용하여 미세 인장결합강도를 측정하였다. 측정이 끝난 시편은 파절면을 stereomicroscope (MZ6, Leica Microsystems GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany) 로 30배 확대 관찰하여 파절의 종류를 구분하였다. 결과: 지르코니아 코어와 비니어링 세라믹 간의 평균 미세 인장결합강도는 절단만 시행한 그룹은 $28.8{\pm}7.0\;MPa$, 절단 후 트리밍을 한 그룹은 $11.0{\pm}33\;MPa$로 절단후 트리밍을 한 시편이 유의성 있게 결합강도가 낮아진 것으로 나타났다 (P=.00). 결론: 미세 인장결합강도 측정을 위한 시편 제작 시 가능한 한 스트레스를 가하지 않고 미세 시편을 제작하는 것이 중요하다고 사료된다.

• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.98-105
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• 2012

The focus of this investigation is to evaluate the effect of joining parameter on the microstructure and mechanical properties of welds produced by friction stir lap welding. The dissimilar Al alloys, KS5J32 and AA6K31, were joined by friction stir lap welding technique under several welding conditions, and KS5J32 alloy was placed on the top of AA6K31 alloy. The tool rotation speeds were 1000, 1250, and 1500rpm, and the welding speeds were 100, 300, 500, 700mm/min, respectively. The results showed that two shapes of nugget, such as onion ring and irregular vortex type, were observed with various revolutionary pitch. In all welding conditions, fracture occurred at the soften region of bottom sheet(AA6K31) and the strengths were 64~78% of those of base metal. Fractured positions were classified into three types : HAZ, triple point, void depending on the revolutionary pitch. The actual thickness of specimen at the fractured location was decreased with decreasing heat input. A linear relationship exists between the effective thickness of fractured position and peak load.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.258-263
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• 2008

입자를 부유 상태에서 소성할 수 있는 수직로를 이용하여 2 mm 이하 크기의 경량 세골재를 제조하고 그 물리적 특성을 고찰하였다. $1200{\sim}1300^{\circ}C$에서 소성된 대부분 시편은 표면에 다량의 액상이 발달하였고 따라서 내부의 가스가 팽창하여 다공성의 중앙부와 상대적으로 치밀한 표피층이 형성되었다. 특히 압출 성형체를 파쇄시켜 얻은 부정형의 C 계열 시편은 $1300^{\circ}C$ 이상으로 소결하면 내부에 가스가 팽창하여 시편 전체가 부풀어져서 구형으로 되었다. 본 부유 수직로에서 소성된 시편의 겉보기 비중은 $0.68{\sim}1.08$ 범위로 대부분 물에 뜰 정도의 경량이었다. 제조된 경량 세골재의 흡수율은 기공율과 비례하였고, 따라서 내부 기공들이 완전 고립된 폐쇄기공은 아님을 나타내었다. 부유소성로에서 제조된 세골재는 전기 머플로에서 소성된 시편과 비슷한 물성을 나타내었으나, 전기로에서 나타나는 골재 간 융착 현상이 발생하지 않았다. 수직로에서 부유소성된 세골재의 내충격성은 자연골재보다 다소 낮았으나, 단위용적중량은 KS 규격 기준을 만족하였다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.297-317
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• 2016

Current codes recommend large amounts of shear reinforcement for reinforced concrete beam-column joints that causes significant bar congestion. Increase in congestion of shear reinforcement in joint core (connection zone), leads to increase accomplishment problems. The congestion may also lead to diameter limitations on the beam bars relative to the joint dimensions. Using double headed studs instead of conventional closed hoops in reinforced concrete beam-column joints reduces congestion and ensures easier assembly of the reinforcing cage. The purpose of this research is evaluating the efficiency of the proposed reinforcement. In this way, 10 groups of exterior beam-column joints are modeled. Each group includes 7 specimens by different reinforcing details in their joint core. All specimens are modeled by using of ABAQUS and analyzed subjected to cyclic loading. After verification of analytical modeling with an experimental specimen, 3D nonlinear specimens are modeled and analyzed. Then, the effect of amount and arrangement of headed studs on ductility, performance, ultimate strength and energy absorption has been studied. Based on the results, all joints reinforced with double headed studs represent better performance compared with the joints without shear transverse reinforcement in joints core. The behavior of the former is close to joints reinforced with closed hoops and cross ties according to the seismic design codes. By adjusting the arrangement of double-headed studs, the decrease in ductility, performance, ultimate moment resistant and energy absorption reduce to 2.61%, 0.90%, 0.90% and 1.66% respectively compared with the joints reinforced by closed hoops on the average. Since the use of headed studs reduces accomplishment problems, these amounts are negligible. Therefore, use of double-headed studs has proved to be a viable option for reinforcing exterior beam-column joints.