• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.1-22
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• 2013

Soft storey failure mechanism is a common collapse mode for masonry-infilled (MI) reinforced concrete (RC) buildings subjected to severe earthquakes. Simple analytical equations correlating global with local ductility demands are derived from pushover (PO) analyses for seismic assessments of regular MI RC frames, considering the critical interstorey drift ratio, number of storeys and lateral loading configurations. The reliability of the equations is investigated using incremental dynamic analyses for MI RC frames of up to 7 storeys. Using the analytical ductility relationship and a coefficient-based method (CBM), the response spectral accelerations and period shift factors of low-rise MI RC frames are computed. The results are verified through published shake table test results. In general applications, the analytical ductility relationships thus derived can be used to bypass the onerous PO analysis while accurately predicting the local ductility demands for seismic assessment of regular MI RC frames.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.405-422
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• 2016

The paper deals with the results of the laboratory cyclic plate load tests performed on the reinforced soft clay beds. The performances of the clay bed reinforced with geocells and geocells with additional basal geogrid cases are compared with the performance of the unreinforced clay beds. From the cyclic plate load test results, the coefficient of elastic uniform compression ($C_u$) was calculated for the different cases. The $C_u$ value was found to increase in the presence of geocell reinforcement. The maximum increase in the $C_u$ value was observed in the case of the clay bed reinforced with the combination of geocell and geogrid. In addition, 3 times increase in the strain modulus, 10 times increase in the bearing capacity, 8 times increase in the stiffness and 90% reduction in the settlement was observed in the presence of the geocell and geogrid. Based on the laboratory test results, a hypothetical case of a prototype foundation subjected to cyclic load was analyzed. The results revealed that the natural frequency of the foundation-soil system increases by 4 times and the amplitude of the vibration reduces by 92% in the presence of the geocells and the geogrids.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.222-229
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• 2022

외부 긴장재를 사용하는 PSC I 보는 외부긴장재의 복합 거동으로 해석적인 예측이 어렵다. 이러한 점을 고려하여 단면 보강용 외부 긴장강선의 사용으로 인한 휨 성능을 검증하고, 하중으로 인한 외부 강선의 응력증가량 식을 제안하여 식의 검토를 위하여 실험적 연구를 수행하였다. 검증을 위해 외부 강선의 유·무에 따른 두 개의 실험체를 제작하여 정적 하중 재하실험을 실시하였다. 실험의 연구 데이터를 비교 분석한 결과, 단면 보강용 외부 긴장강선의 사용으로 인하여 휨 성능이 증가하였다. 또한, 제안한 외부 강선의 응력증가량식을 사용하여 휨 강도를 산정한 결과값과 실험적 데이터를 비교한 결과 두 값이 거의 일치하였다. 결과적으로 단면 보강용 외부 긴장 강선으로 보강한 PSC I 보 휨 성능의 향상을 입증하였고, 제안된 응력증가량 식이 타당하였다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.479-500
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• 2013

This paper presents the experimental as well as analytical study conducted on layer-bonded scrap tire rubber pad (STRP) isolators to develop low-cost seismic isolators applicable to structures in developing countries. The STRP specimen samples were produced by stacking the STRP layers one on top of another with the application of adhesive. In unbonded application, the STRP bearings were placed between the substructure and superstructure without fastening between the contact surfaces which allows roll-off of the contact supports. The vertical compression and horizontal shear tests were conducted with varying axial loads. These results were used to compute the different mechanical properties of the STRP isolators including vertical stiffness, horizontal effective stiffness, average horizontal stiffness and effective damping ratios. The load-displacement relationships of STRP isolators obtained by experimental and finite element analysis results were found to be in close agreement. The tested STRP samples show energy dissipation capacity considerably greater than the natural rubber bearings. The layer-bonded STRP isolators serve positive incremental force resisting capacity up to the shear strain level of 150%.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제74권3호
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• pp.313-323
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• 2020

Non-destructive tests are commonly used in construction industry to access the quality and strength of concrete. However, till date there is no non-destructive testing method that can be adopted to evaluate the bond condition of reinforced concrete beams. In this regard, the presented research work details the use of ultra-sonic pulse velocity test method to evaluate the bond condition of reinforced concrete beam. A detailed experimental research was conducted by testing four identical reinforced concrete beam samples. The samples were loaded in equal increments till failure and ultra-sonic pulse velocity readings were recorded along the length of the beam element. It was observed from experimentation that as the cracks developed in the sample, the ultra-sonic wave velocity reduced for the same path length. This reduction in wave velocity was used to identify the initiation, development and propagation of internal micro-cracks along the length of reinforcement. Using the developed experimental methodology, researchers were able to identify weak spots in bond along the length of the specimen. The proposed method can be adopted by engineers to access the quality of bond for steel reinforcement in beam members. This allows engineers to carryout localized repairs thereby resulting in reduction of time, cost and labor needed for strengthening. Furthermore, the methodology to apply the proposed technique in real-world along with various challenges associated with its application have also been highlighted.

• 한국공간구조학회논문집
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.31-38
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• 2021

The precast-buckling restrained braces(PC-BRB) reinforced with engineering plastics that can compensate for the disadvantages in the manufacturing process of the existing buckling restrained brace. In this study, to examine the applicability of PC-BRB to actual structures, example structures similar to school facilities were selected and the reinforcement effect was analyzed analytically according to the damping design procedure of PC-BRB. Load-displacement curve through the incremental loading test appeared similar to the bilinear curve. Applying test result, Analytical model of PC-BRB model was constructed and applied to the example structure. As a result of the analysis, the PC-BRB showed stable hysteresis behavior without lowering the strength, and the inter story drift ratio and the shear force were reduced due to the damping effect. In addition, the reduction ratio of the shear force was similar to the reduction ratio assumed when designing the damping device.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.5-11
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• 2008

이 논문에서는 사면 안정 해석시 경사 절편법을 이용하여 안전율을 구하며 유전자 알고리즘방법을 이용하여 한계파괴면을 결정하는 이론을 제안하였다. 해석방법에서는 한계 전단 파괴면과 안전율을 찾고 비선형 평형 방정식의 해를 구하기 위해 구속 최적화 문제로 간주하여 해석을 수행하였다. 유전자 알고리즘 방법의 효율성을 검증하기 위하여 예제를 논문에 포함하였다. 유전자 알고리즘 방법에 의하여 도출된 사면 안정 해석결과는 기존방법에 비하여 우수한 것으로 판명되었다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.1-18
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• 2012

This paper presents the details of studies conducted on hollow concrete block masonry (HCBM) units and wall panels. This study includes, compressive strength of unit block, ungrouted and grouted HCB prisms, flexural strength evaluation, testing of HCBM panels with and without opening. Non-linear finite element (FE) analysis of HCBM panels with and without opening has been carried out by simulating the actual test conditions. Constant vertical load is applied on the top of the wall panel and then lateral load is applied in incremental manner. The in-plane deformation is recorded under each incremental lateral load. Displacement ductility factors and response reduction factors have been evaluated based on experimental results. From the study, it is observed that fully grouted and partially reinforced HCBM panel without opening performed well compared to other types of wall panels in lateral load resistance and displacement ductility. In all the wall panels, shear cracks originated at loading point and moved towards the compression toe of the wall. The force reduction factor of a wall panel with opening is much less when compared with fully reinforced wall panel with no opening. The displacement values obtained by non-linear FE analysis are found to be in good agreement with the corresponding experimental values. The influence of mortar joint has been included in the stress-strain behaviour as a monolith with HCBM and not considered separately. The derived response reduction factors will be useful for the design of reinforced HCBM wall panels subjected to lateral forces generated due to earthquakes.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.271-281
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• 2013

구조형식별로 구조물의 안정성 확보를 위해 KBC2009에 새로이 도입된 높이제한에 따라, 내진설계범주D에 해당되는 60 m 이상의 RC 구조물을 계획할 경우 특수전단벽을 의무적으로 사용해야 한다. 그러나 특수전단벽의 엄격한 횡보강 배근상세는 시공성 및 경제성에 부정적 영향을 미칠 것으로 예상된다. 그래서 이 연구에서는 현 규준에 따른 특수전단벽보다 완화된 배근 상세를 갖는 특수전단벽을 제안하고, 특수전단벽과의 성능 비교를 위하여 각각 두 개의 실험체를 제작하고 횡방향 반복 하중실험을 실시하였다. 또한 그 실험 결과를 반영한 보통전단벽, 특수전단벽, 완화된 특수전단벽 구조시스템의 해석모델을 설계하여 FEMA P695에 따른 방법론으로 내진성능평가를 실시하였다.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.5-19
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• 2006

연약 점토지반에서의 2차 압밀침하량은 일반적으로 전체 압밀침하량에 비해 미소하고 2차 압밀까지의 종료시간도 상당히 길기 때문에 이를 무시하는 경우가 많으나 유기질 또는 고압축성의 점토에서는 비교적 큰 침하량이 발생하기 때문에 중요한 공학적 요소로 간주된다. 이러한, 준설매립지반의 잔류침하량을 저감시키기 위해선 선행재하공법(preloading)이 주로 적용된다. 본 연구에서는 대규모 매립지역의 장기침하량을 보다 합리적으로 결정하기 위하여 실내에서 단계재하 압밀시험 및 surcharging 압밀시험 등을 수행하였다. 서해안(인천) 및 남해안(광양) 일대의 대규모 준설매립지역에서 시료를 채취했으며, 이 지역내 준설점토의 2차 압밀특성치들을 실험으로 규명하여 장기침하량 예측에 필요한 기초자료로 활용하였다. 또한, 지리정보체계(geographic information system, 이하 GIS)의 위치정보(수치지도)에 지반정보(속성자료)를 접목시켜 해당지역의 자료를 D/B화 한 후, GIS의 연산기능 및 공간추정 기능 등을 활용함으로써 대규모 준설매립지역의 2차 압밀침하량을 예측하였다.