• 제목/요약/키워드: Prediction of Concrete Strength

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원자력발전소 콘크리트 구조물의 황산염 침식 평가 (Evaluation on Sulfate Attack for Concrete Structures of Nuclear Power Plants)

  • 이종석;문한영
    • 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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    • 제8권3호
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    • pp.169-176
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    • 2004
  • 황산염에 의한 원전 콘크리트 구조물의 침식을 예측하기 위하여 경과시간에 따른 팽창응력, 확산계수 등을 종합적으로 고려할 수 있는 Mechanistic 모델을 적용하였다. 적용배합은 원전 구조물 건설에 사용되었던 설계기준강도 385, 280 및 $210kgf/cm^2$의 3종으로 하였으며, 1종과 5종 포틀랜드시멘트를 시용하였다. 또한 시멘트 종류 및 설계기준강도별 로 1년간 10% 황산나트륨 용액에서 침지실험을 실시하여 각 배합별 확산계수 및 압축강도를 구하였으며, 그 결과를 예측모델식에 사용하여 원전 콘크리트 구조물의 황산염 침식을 예측하였다. 대상 배합의 황산염 확산계수는 $0.5763{\sim}3.9002{\times}10^{-12}m^2/sec.$였으며, 원전 콘크리트 구조물의 황산염 침식속도는 0.1~7.1 mm/year로 예측되었다.

Partial Confinement Utilization for Rectangular Concrete Columns Subjected to Biaxial Bending and Axial Compression

  • Abd El Fattah, Ahmed M.;Rasheed, Hayder A.;Al-Rahmani, Ahmed H.
    • International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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    • 제11권1호
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    • pp.135-149
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    • 2017
  • The prediction of the actual ultimate capacity of confined concrete columns requires partial confinement utilization under eccentric loading. This is attributed to the reduction in compression zone compared to columns under pure axial compression. Modern codes and standards are introducing the need to perform extreme event analysis under static loads. There has been a number of studies that focused on the analysis and testing of concentric columns. On the other hand, the augmentation of compressive strength due to partial confinement has not been treated before. The higher eccentricity causes smaller confined concrete region in compression yielding smaller increase in strength of concrete. Accordingly, the ultimate eccentric confined strength is gradually reduced from the fully confined value $f_{cc}$ (at zero eccentricity) to the unconfined value $f^{\prime}_c$ (at infinite eccentricity) as a function of the ratio of compression area to total area of each eccentricity. This approach is used to implement an adaptive Mander model for analyzing eccentrically loaded columns. Generalization of the 3D moment of area approach is implemented based on proportional loading, fiber model and the secant stiffness approach, in an incremental-iterative numerical procedure to achieve the equilibrium path of $P-{\varepsilon}$ and $M-{\varphi}$ response up to failure. This numerical analysis is adapted to assess the confining effect in rectangular columns confined with conventional lateral steel. This analysis is validated against experimental data found in the literature showing good correlation to the partial confinement model while rendering the full confinement treatment unsafe.

고속도로 콘크리트 포장에 대한 품질평가지수 평가인자의 적정성 검토 (Feasibility Study the Assessment Factor of Quality Performance Index in Expressway Concrete Pavement)

  • 이승우;김경일;고동식;홍승호
    • 대한토목학회논문집
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    • 제37권1호
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    • pp.133-141
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    • 2017
  • 고속도로의 확충과 산업발전에 따른 물동량 증가로 인하여 도로 구조물의 내구성 저하와 취약구간의 반복적인 하자가 발생하고 있다. 따라서 국외에서 사용하는 품질보증제도 도입방안에 대한 연구가 진행되고 있다. 국내의 경우 한국도로공사는 점검위주의 품질관리에서 목적물의 품질성능 위주의 품질관리 체계로의 전환을 위하여 목적물의 품질 수준 측정이 가능하도록 정량적 평가 지수인 품질성능지수(QPI : Quality Performance Index)를 개발하여 적용하고 있다. 품질성능지수에서 콘크리트포장 평가인자는 포장두께, 압축강도, 평탄성, 기포간격계수로 구성되어 있다. 콘크리트 평가인자의 경우 국외에서 경험적 판단에 의해 자체적으로 선정된 인자를 사용하고 있는 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 콘크리트 포장 평가인자를 수명예측 시뮬레이션 및 실측 자료를 활용하여 분석하고 평가인자의 적정성을 검토하였다. QPI의 콘크리트포장 평가인자인 포장두께, 압축강도, 평탄성, 기포간격계수는 포장수명, 공용성 및 내구성을 적절하게 판단할 수 있는 인자로 사료된다.

Predicting the compressive strength of cement mortars containing FA and SF by MLPNN

  • Kocak, Yilmaz;Gulbandilar, Eyyup;Akcay, Muammer
    • Computers and Concrete
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    • 제15권5호
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    • pp.759-770
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    • 2015
  • In this study, a multi-layer perceptron neural network (MLPNN) prediction model for compressive strength of the cement mortars has been developed. For purpose of constructing this model, 8 different mixes with 240 specimens of the 2, 7, 28, 56 and 90 days compressive strength experimental results of cement mortars containing fly ash (FA), silica fume (SF) and FA+SF used in training and testing for MLPNN system was gathered from the standard cement tests. The data used in the MLPNN model are arranged in a format of four input parameters that cover the FA, SF, FA+SF and age of samples and an output parameter which is compressive strength of cement mortars. In the model, the training and testing results have shown that MLPNN system has strong potential as a feasible tool for predicting 2, 7, 28, 56 and 90 days compressive strength of cement mortars.

Using generalized regression neural network (GRNN) for mechanical strength prediction of lightweight mortar

  • Razavi, S.V.;Jumaat, M.Z.;Ahmed H., E.S.;Mohammadi, P.
    • Computers and Concrete
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    • 제10권4호
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    • pp.379-390
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    • 2012
  • In this paper, the mechanical strength of different lightweight mortars made with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 and 100 percentage of scoria instead of sand and 0.55 water-cement ratio and 350 $kg/m^3$ cement content is investigated. The experimental result showed 7.9%, 16.7% and 49% decrease in compressive strength, tensile strength and mortar density, respectively, by using 100% scoria instead of sand in the mortar. The normalized compressive and tensile strength data are applied for artificial neural network (ANN) generation using generalized regression neural network (GRNN). Totally, 90 experimental data were selected randomly and applied to find the best network with minimum mean square error (MSE) and maximum correlation of determination. The created GRNN with 2 input layers, 2 output layers and a network spread of 0.1 had minimum MSE close to 0 and maximum correlation of determination close to 1.

A mortar mix proportion design algorithm based on artificial neural networks

  • Ji, Tao;Lin, Xu Jian
    • Computers and Concrete
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    • 제3권5호
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    • pp.357-373
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    • 2006
  • The concepts of four parameters of nominal water-cement ratio, equivalent water-cement ratio, average paste thickness, fly ash-binder ratio were introduced. It was verified that the four parameters and the mix proportion of mortar can be transformed each other. The behaviors (strength, workability, et al.) of mortar primarily determined by the mix proportion of mortar now depend on the four parameters. The prediction models of strength and workability of mortar were built based on artificial neural networks (ANNs). The calculation models of average paste thickness and equivalent water-cement ratio of mortar can be obtained by the reversal deduction of the two prediction models, respectively. A mortar mix proportion design algorithm was proposed. The proposed mortar mix proportion design algorithm is expected to reduce the number of trial and error, save cost, laborers and time.

Computer-aided approach of parameters influencing concrete service life and field validation

  • Papadakis, V.G.;Efstathiou, M.P.;Apostolopoulos, C.A.
    • Computers and Concrete
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    • 제4권1호
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    • pp.1-18
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    • 2007
  • Over the past decades, an enormous amount of effort has been expended in laboratory and field studies on concrete durability estimation. The results of this research are still either widely scattered in the journal literature or mentioned briefly in the standard textbooks. Moreover, the theoretical approaches of deterioration mechanisms with a predictive character are limited to some complicated mathematical models not widespread in practice. A significant step forward could be the development of appropriate software for computer-based estimation of concrete service life, including reliable mathematical models and adequate experimental data. In the present work, the basis for the development of a computer estimation of the concrete service life is presented. After the definition of concrete mix design and structure characteristics, as well as the consideration regarding the environmental conditions where the structure will be found, the concrete service life can be reliably predicted using fundamental mathematical models that simulate the deterioration mechanisms. The prediction is focused on the basic deterioration phenomena of reinforced concrete, such as carbonation and chloride penetration, that initiate the reinforcing bars corrosion. Aspects on concrete strength and the production cost are also considered. Field observations and data collection from existing structures are compared with predictions of service life using the above model. A first attempt to develop a database of service lives of different types of reinforced concrete structure exposed to varying environments is finally included.

Mechanical Properties of Hydrated Cement Paste: Development of Structure-property Relationships

  • Ghebrab, Tewodros T.;Soroushian, Parviz
    • International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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    • 제4권1호
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    • pp.37-43
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    • 2010
  • Theoretical models based on modern interpretations of the morphology and interactions of cement hydration products are developed for prediction of the mechanical properties of hydrated cement paste (hcp). The models are based on the emerging nanostructural vision of calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) morphology, and account for the intermolecular interactions between nano-scale calcium C-S-H particles. The models also incorporate the effects of capillary porosity and microcracking within hydrated cement paste. The intrinsic modulus of elasticity and tensile strength of hydrated cement paste are determined based on intermolecular interactions between C-S-H nano-particles. Modeling of fracture toughness indicates that frictional pull-out of the micro-scale calcium hydroxide (CH) platelets makes major contributions to the fracture energy of hcp. A tensile strength model was developed for hcp based on the linear elastic fracture mechanics theories. The predicted theoretical models are in reasonable agreements with empirical models developed based on the experimental performance of hcp.

Numerical analysis of RC hammer head pier cap beams extended and reinforced with CFRP plates

  • Tan, Cheng;Xu, Jia;Aboutaha, Riyad S.
    • Computers and Concrete
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    • 제25권5호
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    • pp.461-470
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    • 2020
  • This paper presents a numerical study on structural behavior of hammer head pier cap beams, extended on verges and reinforced with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) plates. A 3-D finite element (FE) model along with a simplified analytical model are presented. Concrete damage plasticity (CDP) was adapted in the FE model and an analytical approach predicting the CFRP anchor strength was adapted in both FE and analytical model. Total five quarter-scaled pier cap beams with various CFRP reinforcing schemes were experimentally tested and analyzed with numerical approaches. Comparison between experimental results, FE results, analytical results and current ACI guideline predictions was presented. The FE results showed good agreement with experimental results in terms of failure mode, ultimate capacity, load-displacement response and strain distribution. In addition, the proposed strut-and-tie based analytical model provides the most accurate prediction of ultimate strength of extended cap beams among the three numerical approaches.

철근콘크리트와 철골조로 이루어진 혼합구조보의 비선형 이력거동에 관한 연구 (Nonlinear hysteretic behavior of hybrid beams consisted of reinforced concrete and steel)

  • 이은진;김욱종;문정호;이리형
    • 한국전산구조공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국전산구조공학회 1999년도 가을 학술발표회 논문집
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    • pp.19-26
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    • 1999
  • This paper describes an analytical study on nonlinear hysteretic behavior of hybrid steel beam with reinforced concrete ends. Two types of analytical model, Polygonal Model[PM] and Hybrid Model[HM], were used to represent the nonlinear hysteretic behavior PM used three parameters, HM used an additional parameter to consider the initial stiffness reduction. The parameters calibrated comparing the hysteretic performance obtained from experiments. The purpose of this study is to develop an analytical model which can take into account the initial stiffness reduction of the hybrid members and to represent exactly the hysteretic performance for the hybrid structures with RC and steel. The analytical study showed PM tends to overestimate initial stiffness and strength. However, HM which is capable to consider the initial stiffness reduction gave good prediction on initial stiffness, post-yielding performance, strength, pinching response and so on.

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