• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.151-161
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• 2018

The application of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites for rehabilitation of steel structures has become vital in recent years. This paper presents an experimental program and a finite element (FE) modelling approach to study the effectiveness of CFRP patch for repair of notch damaged circular hollow sectional (CHS) steel beams. The proposed modeling approach is unique because it takes into account the orthotropic behavior and stacking sequence of composite materials. Parametric study was conducted to investigate the effect of initial damage (i.e., notch depth) on flexural performance of the notched beams and effectiveness of the repair system using the validated FE models. Results demonstrated the ability of CFRP patch to repair notched CHS steel beams, restoring them to their original flexural stiffness and strength. The effect of composite patch repair technique on post-elastic stiffness was more pronounced compared to the elastic stiffness. Composite patch repair becomes more effective when the level of initial damage of beam increases.

• 복합신소재구조학회 논문집
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.25-30
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• 2013

In this study a hybrid safety barrier system consisting of steel rail and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) post is considered. W hile CFRP post is selected for impact energy reflection due to its high strength, steel rail is selected for impact energy absorption due to its high ductility. A numerical model considering the elastoplastic behavior of steel is formulated to simulate the dynamic responses of the hybrid system subject to an impact load. A hybrid roadside guard rail system of steel rail and CFRP post is proposed and analyzed with a case study. The numerical model for the hybrid roadside guard rail system is used to find optimized design of the proposed hybrid system.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.69-79
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• 2019

Numerous problems have always vexed engineers with buckling, corrosion, bending, and over-loading in damaged steel structures. The present study aims to study the possible effects of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) for strengthening deficient Steel Square Hollow Section (SHS) columns. To this end, the effects of axial loading, stiffness values, axial displacement, the shape of deficient on the length of steel SHS columns were evaluated based on a detailed parametric study. Ten specimens were tested to failure under axial compression in laboratory and simulated by using Finite Element (FE) analysis based on numerical approach. The results indicated that the application of CFRP sheets resulted in reducing stress in the damage location and preventing or retarding local deformation around the deficiency location appropriately. In addition, the retrofitting method could increase loading the carrying capacity of specimens.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.110-119
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• 2012

최근 고부식 환경에 놓여 있는 철근 콘크리트 구조물의 철근 부식 문제를 해결할 수 있는 방안 중 하나로 뛰어난 내부식성을 가진 섬유복합체(Fiber Reinforced Polymer, FRP)로 제작된 보강근이 주목받고 있다. 유리섬유복합체로 제작된 보강근이 상용화된 상태이나 가격, 철근보다 낮은 탄성계수, 취성파괴 특성 등의 이유로 사용 실적은 많지 않은 것이 현실이다. 이러한 문제점을 해결하기 위한 방편 중 하나는 유리섬유복합체 보강근의 성능을 고도화하는 것이다. 성능 고도화를 통해 강도 대비 가격을 낮출 수 있으며, 인장성능을 향상시킬 수 있다. 본 연구는 주어진 재료와 조건 하에서 보강근 성능에 영향을 미치는 인자들의 효율성 향상을 통한 고인장 성능 유리섬유복합체 보강근의 개발에 관한 것이다. 이를 위해 구성재료와 제작방법 등 유리섬유복합체 보강근의 인장성능에 영향을 미치는 인자들에 대해 분석을 수행하여 개선 방안을 제안하였으며, 이를 통해 보강근의 주재료인 유리섬유의 성능을 기존 제품보다 더욱 효율적으로 활용하는 보강근을 제작하였으며, 다양한 변수에 대한 인장시험을 통하여 그 성능을 비교 분석함으로써 개선 방안의 적절성을 검증하였다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제69권5호
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• pp.579-589
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• 2019

Numerous experimental studies have been conducted on reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened in shear with externally bonded fiber reinforced polymer (EBFRP). The objectives of this work are to study the behavioral trends of shear strengthened EBFRP RC beams after updating the existing database. The previously published databases have been updated, enriched and cross checked for completeness, redundancy and consistency. The updated database now contains data on 698 EBFRP beams and covers the time span from 1992 to 2018. The collected database then refined applying certain filters and used to investigate and capture better interactions among various influencing parameters affecting the shear strength of EBFRP beams. These parameters include the type and properties of FRP, fiber orientation as well as the strengthening scheme, the shear and the longitudinal steel reinforcement ratios, the shear span ratio, and the geometry of the member. The refined database is used to test the prediction accuracy of the existing design models. Considerable scatters are found in the results of all tested prediction models and in many occasions the predictions are unsafe. To better understand the shear behavior of the EBFRP RC beams and then enhance the prediction models, it was concluded that focused experimental programs should be carried out.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.239-248
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• 2018

This study developed and investigated a precast slab track system partially reinforced with glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebars in the transverse direction, which mitigated the loss of track circuit current by reducing magnetic coupling between the rails and steel reinforcements. An electric analysis was conducted and the results of the analysis verified that the GFRP rebars mitigate the reduced current strength produced by electro-magnetic induction. In the study, a three-dimensional finite element method and flexural experiments were used to study the mechanical behavior of the proposed slab track.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.649-661
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• 2021

This paper presents experimental and analytical studies to understand the behavior of crumb rubber concrete (CRC)-filled fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) and steel tube double skin column (DSC) and beam (DSB) members under cyclic loading. The main test variable was the percentage of rubber which ranged from 0 to 40%. For column members, different heights corresponding to different aspect ratios were examined to understand the to understand the effect of DSCs' slenderness on the cyclic response of the columns. the. The behavior of the specimens in terms of failure mode, strain development, energy dissipation, load-displacement response were presented and compared. The ability of the current provisions of the Australian codes to predict the capacity of such double skin members was also evaluated based on the test results. This study concluded that the reduction in the concrete strength was more severe at the material level compared to structural level. Also, as the load changed from axial compression in columns to pure moment in beams the negative effect of rubber percentage on the strength became less significant.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.543-550
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• 2007

건설 분야에서는 신소재인 FRP(fiber reinforced polymer) 복합재료는 그 경량성과 고강도로 점차 그 사용영역이 넓어지고 있다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 FRP 소재의 성능을 평가하기 위하여 제2 진도대교를 원형(prototype)으로 하는 3차원 선형 모델링을 하였고 케이블 및 거더에 복합소재를 적용하여 해석하였다. 해석 결과는 Steel 케이블 및 보강형을 사용한 경우와 비교를 통하여 분석하였고 정적해석 및 모드해석을 수행하였다. 정적해석에서는 각 부재의 최대 응력 및 중앙 지점의 최대 처짐을 비교하였다. 사하중 감소 때문에 복합소재를 사용한 경우 상판의 처짐이 감소하는 것을 확인하였으며, 케이블의 단면을 감소시켜 해석함으로써 그 결과를 다시 보였다. 단면 감소, 모드해석에서는 진동수 비를 통해 Flutter의 발생 풍속을 비교하였다.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제31권4A호
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• pp.279-286
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• 2011

FRP 긴장재는 PS 강연선의 부식 문제를 해결하기 위한 대안으로써 사용될 수 있으며, FRP 긴장재의 재료특성(부착강도, 인장강도, 전달길이 등)은 구조물에 적용하기 위해서 결정되어야 한다. 재료특성 중에 부착은 FRP 긴장재로 긴장된 PSC 구조물에 적용하기 위해 명확하게 요구되어야 한다. 이 연구는 다양한 표면형상을 갖는 FRP 보강재의 부착특성을 연구하였다. 콘크리트의 철근과 강연선 대신에 사용되는 FRP 재료의 부착특성을 결정하기 위해 CAN/CSA S806-02에서 제안된 직접인발 시험을 수행하였다. 강연선, 이형 철근, 6가지 다른 표면 형상을 갖는 탄소 또는 유리섬유 FRP 보강재에 대하여 총 40개의 시편이 제작되었다. 부착실험 결과 각 실험체의 다양한 부착응력-슬립 곡선을 나타냈고, 국내에서 제작된 CFRP 긴장재의 부착특성과 비교하였다.

• 복합신소재구조학회 논문집
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.10-16
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• 2012

This study presents the effectiveness of a composite structure at improving blast resistance. The proposed composite structure consists of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and steel layers. While CFRP layer is used for blast energy reflection due to its high strength, steel layer is used for blast energy absorption due to its high ductility. A dynamic model is used to simulate the elastoplastic behavior of the proposed composite structure subject to blast load. Considering the magnitude variations of a blast event, the probability of failure of each layer is evaluated using reliability analysis. By assigning design probability of failure of each layer in the composite structure, the thickness of layers is optimized. A case study for the design of CFRP-steel composite structure subjected to an uncertain blast event is also presented.