• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.1067-1081
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• 2015

This study investigates structural and mechanical behaviors of RC (Reinforced concrete) beams strengthened with tapered CFRP (Carbon fiber reinforced polymer) sheets having various configurations. Toward this goal, experiments are performed on RC beams strengthened with four layers of CFRP sheets and each layer of the CFRP is prepared to have different length. Experimental results show that tapered CFRPs have better strengthening effect than non-tapered CFRP sheets and maximum loads of the beams with tapered CFRPs are governed by the length of first CFRP layer rather than total length of CFRP layers. In addition, analyses are performed using FE (Finite Element) models including cohesive elements to predict debonding behaviors between FRP and concrete elements. The predicted results from the FE models show good agreement with the experimental results.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.18-26
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• 2012

최근 FRP를 이용한 철근콘크리트 구조물의 보강방법으로서, 표면매입 보강 (Near-Surface-Mounted Retrofit, NSMR)방법의 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있다. 이 방법은 콘크리트에 홈을 형성하는 추가의 작업이 필요하지만 보강효과를 높일 수 있고 FRP가 표면에 노출되지 않기 때문에 환경의 영향을 저감시킬 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 이와 같은 표면매입 보강공법 즉, FRP판을 세워서 표면에 매입보강하는 공법의 보강효과를 실험적으로 규명하고자 하였다. 이를 위하여 철근콘크리트 보를 제작한 뒤 기존의 표면부착 보강과 표면매입 보강을 실시한 뒤 실험을 통하여 보강성능을 비교하였다. 또한 매입보강의 경우에는 중앙부를 부분적으로 비부착시켜 그 효과를 관찰하였다. 연구결과, FRP판을 이용한 철근콘크리트 부재의 휨보강방법으로서 FRP판을 세워서 표면에 매입하는 보강방법은 기존의 판 부착보강에 비하여 높은 보강성능을 발휘하는 것으로 나타났다. ACI 440-2R의 휨보강시 내력산정방법을 따르고 정착부분의 세가지 파괴형태를 고려함으로써 표면매입 보강된 부재의 내력을 평가할 수 있는 것으로 나타났다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제78권5호
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• pp.573-583
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• 2021

This paper presents a theoretical approach of the structures reinforced with bonded FRP composites, taking into account loading model, shear lag effect and the thermal effect. These composites are used, in particular, for rehabilitation of structures by stopping the propagation of the cracks. They improve rigidity and resistance, and prolong their lifespan. In this paper, an original model is presented to predict and to determine the stresses concentration at the FRP end, with the new theory analysis approach. The model is based on equilibrium and deformations compatibility requirements in and all parts of the strengthened beam, i.e., the concrete beam, the FRP plate and the adhesive layer. The theoretical predictions are compared with other existing solutions. The numerical resolution was finalized by taking into account the physical and geometric properties of materials that may play an important role in reducing the stress values. This solution is general in nature and may be applicable to all kinds of materials.

• 한국공간구조학회논문집
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.117-126
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• 2010

본 논문은 복합재료 패널로 보강된 철근 콘크리트 보의 휨 실험과 해석을 통하여 패널의 보강효과에 대하여 알아보고자 한다. FRP 복합재료 패널은 전통적인 재료인 강재와 콘크리트에 비해 단위 무게당 강도 및 강성이 크고 부식에 대한 높은 저항성, 절연성, 고내구성 및 낮은 열전도성 등 우수한 물성으로 유지관리 측면에서 매우 유리하여 최근 많은 연구가 이루어지고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 범용 유한요소 해석 프로그램인 ABAQUS를 이용하여 복합재료 패널로 보강된 철근 콘크리트 보의 극한 하중을 예측하고 실험을 수행하여 그 보강효과에 대한 고찰하였다. 복합재료 패널은 복합재료 패널 층의 유리섬유직조 형태에 따라 LT, DB, DBT로 구분하고 복합재료 패널의 층 개수에 따라 2ply, 3ply로 구분하였다. 실험을 수행한 결과, 해석과 일치하였으며 복합재료 패널로 보강한 철근 콘크리트 보가 극 한강도 측면에서 효율적이었다는 결론도 얻었다.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2008년도 춘계 학술발표회 제20권1호
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• pp.41-44
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• 2008

Fiber Reinforced Plymers (FRPs)는 기존 보수 보강재료에 비해 높은 강도, 내부식성, 절연성등 뛰어난 역학적 특성으로 인하여, 최근들어 기존 구조물의 보수 및 보강에 FRP를 이용한 외부부착 공법 이 활발하게 사용되어지고 있다. 현재 국내 외적으로 FRP 재료를 이용한 외부부착 공법이 적용된 철근 콘크리트보에 관한 연구는 활발히 진행되고 있으나 시간 의존적 거동에 관한 연구는 아직 미흡한 실정이다. 이에 대하여 본 연구에서는 무보강 RC보, Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plymers(CFRPs) 와 Glass Fiber Reinforced Plymers (GFRPs)로 보강된 철근콘크리트보 실험체를 제작하여 약 300일간 25KN의 지속하중을 받은 FRP 보강보의 시간경과에 따른 처짐, 변형률 그리고 온도 변화의 영향을 관찰하였다. 실험 결과 CFRP로 보강된 실험체는 GFRP로 보강된 실험체보다 시간의존적 거동에 있어 더 우수한 보강성능이 있음을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제8권6호
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• pp.457-473
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• 2008

Yielding of the internal steel reinforcement is an important mechanism that influences the Intermediate Crack-induced debonding (IC debonding) behavior in FRP-strengthened RC members since the FRP is required to carry additional forces beyond the condition of steel yielding. However, rational design practice dictates an appropriate limit state is defined when steel yielding is assured prior to FRP debonding. This paper proposes a criterion which correlates the occurrence of IC debonding to the formulation of a critical steel yielding length. Once this length is exceeded the average bond stress in the FRP/concrete interface exceeds its threshold value, which proves to correlate with the average bond resistance in an FRP/concrete joint under simple shear loading. This proposed IC debonding concept is based on traditional sections analysis which is conventionally applied in design practice. Hence complex bond stress-slip analyses are avoided. Furthermore, the proposed model incorporates not only the bond properties of FRP/concrete interface but also the beam geometry, and properties of steel and FRP reinforcement in the analysis of IC debonding strength. Based upon a solid database, the validity of the proposed simple IC debonding criterion is demonstrated.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2008년도 추계 학술발표회 제20권2호
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• pp.253-256
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• 2008

복합섬유(Fiber Reinforced Polymers)가 외부 부착된 철근콘크리트 보에 관한 연구는 국내 및 세계 여러나라에서 활발히 진행되고 있으나 장기 거동에 관한 연구는 많이 미흡한 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 현재 국내에서 많이 사용되고 있는 탄소섬유(Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers)와 유리섬유(Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers)를 철근 콘크리트 보에 외부 부착시킨 후 300일간 지속하중하에서 철근의 변형률, FRP의 변형률을 측정함으로써 FRP 보강 실험체의 시간의존적 거동을 파악하였다. 또한, Adjusted Effective Modulus Method, (AEMM)과 Ghali and Farve의 방법을 사용하여 시간경과에 따른 크리프와 건조수축에 의한 응력과 변형률의 변화를 예측하였다. 실험결과, RC보의 휨 보강 측면으로 보았을 때, CFRP가 GFRP보다 장기거동에 있어 우수한 성능을 보이는 것으로 나타났으며, 이론 식으로 산정된 값은 무보강 실험체의 철근 변형률의 경우 비교적 유사하게 예측하고 있으나 FRP로 보강된 실험체들의 인장철근은 다소 과대평가하는 결과를, 압축철근은 과소평가하는 결과를 나타냈다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.197-207
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• 2018

In the present study, group method of data handling networks (GMDH) are adopted and evaluated for shear strength prediction of both FRP-reinforced concrete members with and without stirrups. Input parameters considered for the GMDH are altogether 12 influential geometrical and mechanical parameters. Two available and very recently collected comprehensive datasets containing 112 and 175 data samples are used to develop new models for two cases with and without shear reinforcement, respectively. The proposed GMDH models are compared with several codes of practice. An artificial neural network (ANN) model and an ANFIS based model are also developed using the same databases to further assessment of GMDH. The accuracy of the developed models is evaluated by statistical error parameters. The results show that the GMDH outperforms other models and successfully can be used as a practical and effective tool for shear strength prediction of members without stirrups ($R^2=0.94$) and with stirrups ($R^2=0.95$). Furthermore, the relative importance and influence of input parameters in the prediction of shear capacity of reinforced concrete members are evaluated through parametric and sensitivity analyses.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.697-714
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• 2011

Assessing the ductility of reinforced concrete sections and members has been a complex and intractable problem for many years. Given the complexity in estimating ductility, members are often designed specifically for strength whilst ductility is provided implicitly through the use of ductile steel reinforcing bars and by ensuring that concrete crushing provides the ultimate limit state. As such, the empirical hinge length and neutral axis depth approaches have been sufficient to estimate ductility and moment redistribution within the bounds of the test regimes from which they were derived. However, being empirical, these methods do not have a sound structural mechanics background and consequently have severe limitations when brittle materials are used and when concrete crushing may not occur. Structural mechanics based approaches to estimating rotational capacities and rotation requirements for given amounts of moment redistribution have shown that FRP plated reinforced concrete (RC) sections can have significant moment redistribution capacities. In this paper, the concept of moment redistribution in beams is explained and it is shown specifically how an existing RC member can be retrofitted with FRP plates for both strength and ductility requirements. Furthermore, it is also shown how ductility through moment redistribution can be used to maximise the increase in strength of a member. The concept of primary and secondary hinges is also introduced and it is shown how the response of the non-hinge region influences the redistribution capacity of the primary hinges, and that for maximum moment redistribution to occur the non-hinge region needs to remain elastic.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.833-849
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• 2016

Pre-stressing of existing structures using steel cables, FRP cables or FRP laminates has been successfully tried in the past. Retrofitting of beams using pre-stressed laminates does not utilize the full strength of the FRP due to de-bonding of the laminates before the fibre fracture. In the present study attempt has been made to overcome this problem by replacing the FRP laminates by the FRP sheets. In the present paper the effect of initial damage level and pre-stress level on strength, stiffness, cracking behaviour and failure mode of girders retrofitted using pre-stressed CFRP sheets has been studied. The results indicate that rehabilitation of initially damaged girders by bonding pre-stressed CFRP sheets improves the flexural behaviour of beams appreciably. However, it has been observed that with increase in pre-stressing force the load carrying capacity of the girders increases up to a particular level up to which the mode of failure is fibre fracture. Thereafter, the mode of failure shifts from fibre fracture to de-bonding and there is no appreciable increase in load carrying capacity with further increase in pre-stressing force.