• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.95-103
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• 2021

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the differences in spatiotemporal gait performance, function, and pain of lower-extremity according to foot morphological characteristics. Method: This case-control study recruited 42 adults and they were classified into 3 groups according to foot morphology using navicular-drop test: pronated (≥ 10 mm), normal (5~9 mm), and supinated (≤ 4 mm) feet. Spatiotemporal gait analysis and questionnaires including Foot and Ankle Ability Measure activities of daily living / Sports, Western Ontario and McMasters Universities Osteoarthritis Index, Lower Extremity Functional Scale, International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and Tegner activity score were conducted. One-way analysis of variance was used for statistical analysis. Results: The pronated feet group showed longer loading response and double limb support in both feet and increased pre-swing phase in non-dominant feet. The supinated feet group demonstrated a longer swing phase in non-dominant feet and single limb support in dominant feet. However, there was no significant group difference in function and pain of knee joint and lower-extremity between groups. Conclusion: Our results indicated that abnormal spatiotemporal gait performance according to foot morphology. Although there was no difference in lower extremity dysfunction and pain according to the difference in foot morphology, they have the possibility of symptom occurs as a result of continuous participation in activities of daily living and sports. Therefore, individuals with pronated or supinated foot should be supplemented by utilizing an orthosis or training to restore normal gait performance.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.473-491
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• 2022

The research investigates experimentally the effect of confinement on structural behavior at the ends of beam-column in reinforced concrete (RC) frames. In the experimental study, five specimens consisting of 1/3-scaled RC frames having single-bay, representing the traditional deficiencies of existing buildings constructed without receiving proper engineering service is investigated. The RC frame specimens were produced to represent most of the existing buildings in Turkey that have damage potential. To decrease the probable damage to the existing buildings exposed to earthquakes, the carbon Textile Reinforced Mortar (TRM) strengthening technique (fully wrapping) was used on the ends of the RC frame elements to increase the energy dissipation and deformation capacity. The specimens were tested under reversed cyclic lateral loading with constant axial loads. They were constructed satisfying the weak column-strong beam condition and consisting of low-strength concrete, such as compressive strength of 15 MPa. The test results were compared and evaluated considering stiffness, strength, energy dissipation capacity, structural damping, ductility, and damage propagation in detail. Comprehensive investigations of these experimental results reveal that the strengthening of a brittle frame with fully-TRM wrapping with non-anchored was effective in increasing the stiffness, ductility, and energy dissipation capacities of RC bare frames. It was also observed that the frame-only-retrofitting with an infill wall is not enough to increase the ductility capacity. In this case, both the frame and infill wall must be retrofitted with TRM composite to increase the stiffness, lateral load carrying, ductility and energy dissipation capacities of RC frames. The presented strengthening method can be an alternative strengthening technique to enhance the seismic performance of existing or moderately damaged RC buildings.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.129-137
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• 2023

This study presents a dry precast concrete (PC) beam-column connection, and its target seismic performance level is set to be emulative to the reinforced concrete (RC) intermediate moment resisting frame system specified in ACI 318 and ASCE 7. The key features include self-sustaining ability during construction with the dry mechanical splicing method, enabling emulative connection performances and better constructability. Test specimens with code-compliant seismic details were fabricated and tested under reversed cyclic loading, which included a PC beam-column connection specimen with dry connections and an RC control specimen. The test results showed that all the specimens failed in a similar failure mode due to plastic deformations in beam members, while the hysteretic response curve of the PC specimen showed comparable and emulative performances compared to the RC specimen. Seismic performance evaluation was quantitatively addressed, and on this basis, it confirmed that the presented system can fully satisfy all the required performance for the intermediate RC moment resisting frame.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.115-126
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• 2007

틸팅차량은 기존의 하부구조를 최대한 활용하여 효과적으로 고속서비스를 제공할 수 있다는 점에서 세계 여러 철도 운영자들의 높은 호응을 받고 있지만 기존에 운행 중인 차량과는 차량의 성능뿐 아니라 곡선부의 주행속도와 통과 메커니즘 등이 다르기 때문에 운행 및 노반의 안정성 평가가 이루어져야 한다. 본 연구에서는 틸팅차량이 궤도부 담력과 주행안정성 검토에서 산정된 허용속도로 운행할 경우 수치해석을 통하여 침하량과 지지력 측면에서 노반의 거동을 분석하였고 기후변화 및 열차의 반복하중으로 인해 연약해진 노반의 안정성 검토를 수행하였다. 수치해석 결과, 상부노반 및 원지반의 탄성계수가 장대레일의 경우 $2,300t/m^2$ 및 $3,300t/m^2$ 이상, 레일이음매의 경우 $3,800t/m^2$ 및 $4,600t/m^2$ 이상일 때 노반의 침하량은 허용침하량 값을 만족한다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제87권1호
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• pp.47-56
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• 2023

Any pre-existed delamination defect present during manufacturing or induce during service loading conditions in the wingskin adherend invariably shows a greater loss of structural integrity of the spar wingskin joint (SWJ). In the present study, inter-laminar delamination propagation at the critical location of the SWJ has been carried out using contact and multi-point constraint finite elements available with commercial FE software (ANSYS APDL). Strain energy release rates (SERR) based on virtual crack closure technique have been computed for evaluation of the opening (Mode-I), sliding (Mode-II) and cross sliding (Mode-III) modes of delamination by sequential release of multi point constraint elements. The variations of different modes of SERR are observed to be significant by considering varied delamination lengths, material properties of adherends and radius of curvature of the SWJ panel. The SERR rates are seen to be much different at the two pre-embedded delamination ends. This shows dissimilar delamination propagation rates. The maximum is seen to occur in the delamination front in the unstiffened region of the wingskin. The curvature geometry and material anisotropy of SWJ adherends significantly influences the SERR values. Increase in the SERR values are observed with decrease in the radius of curvature of wingskin panel, keeping its width unchanged. SWJs made with flat FRP composite adherends have superior resistance to delamination damage propagation than curved composite laminated SWJ panels. SWJ made with Boron/Epoxy (B/E) material shows greater resistance to the delamination propagation.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.71-82
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• 2022

This paper presents the effect on the inelastic behavior and structural performance of concrete and filled steel pipe through a numerical method for reliable judgment under various load conditions of the CJS composite structural system. Variable values optimized for the CJS synthetic structural system and the effects of multiple variables used for finite element analysis to present analytical modeling were compared and analyzed with experimental results. The Winfrith concrete model was used as a concrete material model that describes the confinement effect well, and the concrete structure was modeled with solid elements. Through geometric analysis of shell and solid elements, rectangular steel pipe columns and steel elements were modeled as shell elements. In addition, the slip behavior of the joint between the concrete column and the rectangular steel pipe was described using the Surface-to-Surface function. After finite element analysis modeling, simulation was performed for cyclic loading after assuming that the lower part of the foundation was a pin in the same way as in the experiment. The analysis model was verified by comparing the calculated analysis results with the experimental results, focusing on initial stiffness, maximum strength, and energy dissipation capability.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제28권4A호
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• pp.517-528
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• 2008

이 논문에서는 철근과 콘크리트 사이의 부착-슬립을 실제적으로 고려한 철근콘크리트 접합부의 이력 손상 모델을 제안하였다. 슬립을 가시화하기 위해 콘크리트와 철근의 변위장이 서로 다른 프레임 요소를 개발하였다. 파이버 단면 개념으로부터 콘크리트, 철근 그리고 부착에 대한 적합방정식을 정의하였다. 부분적인 제하 및 재재하 상태를 고려하기 위해 철근 이력곡선의 수정이 이루어졌다. 단조증가 상태의 국부적 부착응력-슬립 관계는 손상 계수에 따라 슬립이 역전될 때마다 갱신하였다. 구속된 콘크리트에 매입된 철근 시험체와 기초에 정착된 철근콘크리트 기둥 시험체, 그리고 보-기둥 부재의 수치해석을 통해 모델의 정확성을 검증하였고, 부착-슬립 효과를 고려함으로써 하중 이력에 따른 에너지 소산 정도를 평가할 수 있었다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.465-474
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• 2023

The point load test (PLT) is a widely-used alternative method in the field to determine the uniaxial compressive strength due to its simple testing machine and procedure. The point load test index can estimate the uniaxial compressive strength through conversion factors based on the rock types. However, the mechanism correlating these two parameters and the influence of the mechanical properties on PLT results are still not well understood. This study proposed a theoretical model to understand the mechanism of PLT serving as an alternative to the UCS test based on laboratory observation and literature survey. This model found that the point load test is a self-confined compression test. There is a compressive ellipsoid near the loading axis, whose dilation forms a tensile ring that provides confinement on this ellipsoid. The peak load of a point load test is linearly positive correlated to the tensile strength and negatively correlated to the Poisson ratio. The model was then verified using numerical and experimental approaches. In numerical verification, the PLT discs were simulated using flat-joint BPM of PFC3D to model the force distribution, crack propagation and BPM properties' effect with calibrated micro-parameters from laboratory UCS test and point load test of Berea sandstones. It further verified the mechanism experimentally by conducting a uniaxial compressive test, Brazilian test, and point load test on four different rocks. The findings from this study can explain the mechanism and improve the understanding of point load in determining uniaxial compressive strength.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.49-58
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• 2024

The purpose of this study was to develop a system capable of restoring the seismic performance of a precast concrete (PC) connection damaged by an earthquake. The developed PC connection consists of a top-and-seat angle, post-tensioning (PT) tendons, and U-shaped steel. The PC beam can be replaced by cutting the PT tendons in the event of damage. In addition, the seismic performance of the developed PC beam-column connection was evaluated experimentally. A PC beam-column connection specimen was fabricated, and a quasistatic cyclic loading test was conducted to a maximum drift ratio of 2.3%. Subsequently, the PC beam was replaced by a new PC beam, and the repaired PC connection was loaded to a maximum drift ratio of 5.1%. The structural performance of the repaired PC connection was then compared with that of the original PC connection. The difference in the load at the drift ratio of 2.3% between the original and the repaired PC specimens was only 0.2%. The residual drift ratio in the repaired PC specimen did not exceed 1.0% at the 2.0 % drift ratio cycles, which satisfies the life safety performance level specified in ACI 374.2R-13. When the developed PC connection system is used, structural performance can be restored by rapidly replacing the damaged elements.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.160-168
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• 2003

서론 : 반월판 연골 손상이 동반된 슬관절의 전방 십자 인대 재건술시 반월판 연골 상태에 따른 술 후 전방 불안정성과 기능 등의 임상 결과를 비교하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법 : 1997년 10월부터 2002년 10월까지 관절경적 전방 십자 인대 재건술과 반월판 연골 절제술을 실시한 증례 중 1년 이상 추시가 가능하였던 78예를 대조군인 반월판 연골 정상군과 내측 반월판 연골 절제군, 외측 반월판 연골 절제군, 내외측 반월판 연골 절제군의 4군으로 분류 조사 대상으로 하였다. 평균 추시 기간은 32개월(12개월$\~$72개월)이었으며 성별은 남자 64예, 여자 14예였고, 나이는 평균 32세(18세$\~$57세)였다. 임상적으로 전방 전위 검사, Lachman 검사, 관절 운동 범위, 대퇴 사두 고근의 위축정도 그리고 KT-2000관절 계측기를 이용하여 건측과의 전방 전위 차이를 비교하였으며, IKDC와 OAK그리고 Lysholm knee score를 이용한 기능적 평가를 실시하였다. 결과 : 15lb와 20lb 외력에서 건측과의 평균 전방 전위 차이는 반월판 연골 정상군, 외측 반월판 연골 절제군, 내측 반월판 연골 절제군, 내외측 반월판 연골 절제군에서 군간 차이는 유의하지 않았으나 반월판 연골 절제군에서 증가하는 경향이었으며 30lb에서는 2.47 mm, 2.96 mm, 2.96 mm 그리고 3.57 mm로 반월판 연골 절제군에서 전방 전위가 유의하게 증가하였다(p<0.05). 전방 전위 차이가 15lb 외력에서 각 군 21예$(91.3\%)$, 15예$(100\%)$, 24예$(92.3\%)$, 12예$(85.7\%)$ 전체 72예 $94\%$에서 그리고 20lb에서는 20예$(87\%)$, 15예$(100\%)$, 24예$(92.3\%)$, 11예$(78.6\%)$ 전체 70예 $91\%$에서 3 mm 이하로 술 후 슬관절 안정성이 향상되는 경향이었다(p>0.05). OAK score는 각 군별 평균은 각각 94.5점, 93.2점, 92.2점, 그리고 90.4점이고 전체 71예, $91\%$가 양호 이상이었고, 내외측 반월판 연골 절제군에서 4예$(28\%)$의 보통이 관찰되었다. Lysholm knee score는 각각 97.4점, 96.5점, 94.9점 그리고 93점이었고 전체 65예, $83\%$에서 양호 이상이었고 IKDC 등급은 고령의 내측 반월판 연골 절제군 2예, 내외측 반월판 연골 절제군 2예에서 비정상이었고 74예$(95\%)$에서 거의 정상 이상이었다. 결론 : 반월판 연골 손상이 동반된 전방 십자인대 재건 슬관절의 장기 추시 관찰에서 반월판 연골의 상태가 전방 안정성에 영향을 주는 것으로 사료되고 이의 객관적 평가로는 KT-2000 관절 계측기가 유효한 것으로 생각된다.