• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제55권6호
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• pp.1139-1155
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• 2015

In this study, a new retrofitting method for improving the seismic performance of reinforced concrete column was presented, in which prestressed steel strips were utilized as retrofitting stuff to confine the reinforced concrete column transversely. In order to figure out the seismic performance of concrete column specimen retrofitted by such prestressed steel strips methods, a series of quasi-static tests of five retrofitted specimens and two unconfined column specimen which acted as control specimens were conducted. Based on the test results, the seismic performance including the failure modes, hysteresis performance, ductility performance, energy dissipation and stiffness degradation of all these specimens were fully investigated and analyzed. And furthermore the influences of some key parameters such as the axial force ratios, shear span ratios and steel strips spacing on seismic performance of those retrofitted reinforced concrete column specimens were also studied. It was shown that the prestressed steel strips provided large transverse confining effect on reinforced concrete column specimens, which resulted in improving the shearing bearing capacity, ductility performance, deformation capacity and energy dissipation performance of retrofitted specimens effectively. In comparison to the specimen which was retrofitted by the carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) strips method, the seismic performance of the specimens retrofitted by the prestressed steel strips was a bit better, and with much less cost both in material and labor. From this research results, it can be concluded that this new retrofitting method is really useful and has significant advantages both in saving money and time over some other retrofitting methods.

• 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.

• 한국해양환경ㆍ에너지학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.15-21
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 이산화탄소 해양지중저장을 위한 운송 수단으로 활용될 $CO_2$ 운송선의 타당성조사 결과에 대하여 논한다. 중고 화물선 개조에 의한 $CO_2$ 운송선 확보와 신조에 의한 운송선 확보를 위한 개념 설계를 수행하였고, 이를 토대로 $CO_2$ 운송선의 획득 비용을 추정하였다. 마지막으로 가정한 시나리오에 대한 운용 방안을 검토하여 연간 운송량을 수송할 수 있는 필요 척수와 소요 비용을 함께 추정하였다.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.343-350
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• 2009

본 연구에서는, 비내진 설계된 철근콘크리트 교각에 대해 스테인레스강 와이어 메쉬와 고강도 침투성 폴리머 몰탈을 사용한 내진보강 기법을 제안하였다. 본 연구의 목적을 위해, 총 6본의 비내진 설계된 교각 실험체에 대해 반복 가력 실험을 수행하였다. 실험결과, 주철근 겹이음을 갖는 비내진 설계된 교각 실험체에 대한 내진보강이 필요하다는 것을 알 수 있었고, 본 연구에서 제안된 보강 기법은, 비내진 설계된 교각의 강도, 강성 및 에너지 소산능력에 증진 효과가 있음을 알 수 있었다. 또한, 제안된 보강 기법은 비탄성 변위 영역을 경험하는 교각의 강도 저감 완화와 함께 연성도 증진에도 효과가 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.247-259
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• 2008

The potential use of Cu-based shape memory alloys (SMA) in retrofitting historical monuments is investigated in this paper. This study is part of the ongoing work conducted in Tunisia within the framework of the FP6 European Union project (WIND-CHIME) on the use of appropriate modern seismic protective systems in the conservation of Mediterranean historical buildings in earthquake-prone areas. The present investigation consists of a finite element simulation, as a preliminary to an experimental study where a cantilever masonry wall, representing a part of a historical monument, is subjected to monotonic and quasi-static cyclic loadings around a horizontal axis at the base level. The wall was retrofitted with an array of copper SMA wires with different cross-sectional areas. A new model is proposed for heat-treated copper SMAs and is validated based on published experimental results. A series of nonlinear finite element analyses are then performed on the wall for the purpose of assessing the SMA device retrofitting capabilities. Simulation results show an improvement of the wall response for the case of monotonic and quasi-static cyclic loadings.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.329-336
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• 2008

The pilot study was conducted to evaluate the applicability of air flotation(AF) processes combined with biological nutrient removal(BNR) for the retrofitting of conventional wastewater treatment facilities. The BNR system was operated in pre-denitrification and intermittent aeration; developed ceramic membrane diffusers were installed to separate the solid-liquid of activated sludge at the bottom of a flotation tank. Before performing a pilot scale study, the size distribution of microbubbles generated by silica or alumina-based ceramic membrane diffusers was tested to identify the ability of solid-liquid separation. According to the experimental results, the separation and thickening efficiency of the alumina-based ceramic membrane diffuser was higher than the silica-based ceramic membrane diffuser. In a $100m^3/d$ pilot plant, thickened and return sludge concentration was measured to be higher than 15,000mg SS/L, therefore, the MLSS in the bioreactor was maintained at over 3,000mg SS/L. The effluent quality of the AF-BNR process was 4.2mg/L, 3.7mg/L, 10.6mg/L and 1.6mg/L for $BOD_5$, SS, T-N and T-P, respectively. Lastly, it was revealed that the unit treatment cost by flotation process is lower than about $1won/m^3$ compared to a gravity sedimentation process.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.451-466
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• 2020

In this paper, the effect of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) on the lateral strength of a bearing unreinforced Masonry (URM) wall, was experimentally and numerically investigated. Two half scale solid walls were constructed and were tested under quasi-static lateral loading. The first specimen was an un-retrofitted masonry wall (reference wall) while the second one was retrofitted by ECC mortar connected to the wall foundation via steel rebar dowels. The effect of pre-compression level, ECC layer thickness and one or double-side retrofitting on the URM wall lateral strength was numerically investigated. The validation of the numerical model was carried out from the experimental results. The results indicated that the application of ECC layer increases the wall lateral strength and the level of increment depends on the above mentioned parameters. Increasing pre-compression levels and the lack of connection between the ECC layer and the wall foundation reduces the influence of the ECC mortar on the wall lateral strength. In addition, the wall failure mode changes from flexure to the toe-crashing behavior. Furthermore, in the case of ECC layer connected to the wall foundation, the ECC layer thickness and double-side retrofitting showed a significant effect on the wall lateral strength. Finally, a simple method for estimating the lateral strength of retrofitted masonry walls is presented. The results of this method is in good agreement with the numerical results.

• 복합신소재구조학회 논문집
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.36-41
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 한국산업표준에서 제시하는 콘크리트 강도 시험용 공시체를 이용하여 콘크리트 보강용 FRP의 부착성능을 평가하기 위한 실험방법을 제안하고 이에 따라 FRP의 부착성능을 평가해 보도록 한다. 따라서 탄소섬유와 유리섬유로 이루어진 FRP를 두 겹으로 보강하여 양생한 철근 콘크리트 보에서 보강재의 탈락이 유도될 수 있도록 실험체를 설계하고, 3점 재하 시 적절한 파괴형상 및 부착강도가 나타나는 지를 실험을 통해 관찰하였다. 실험결과, 보강재의 탈락으로 인한 파괴가 유도되었으므로, 본 연구에서 제안된 실험방법을 통하여 크기가 작은 일반강도 콘크리트 실험체에서 FRP의 부착강도를 평가할 수 있는 것으로 사료된다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제55권5호
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• pp.965-977
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• 2015

Determination of dynamic parameters of a structure such as predominant frequency and damping ratio is one of the most important subjects in dynamics of structures. Different methods are used to determine predominant frequency. These methods are different in the cost, implement accessibility, accuracy, speed, applicability in different conditions, simplicity of calculations and required data accessibility. Calculation of damping ratio by using common experimental procedures is very difficult and costly, then it is assumed as a constant value in most calculations. Microtremor measurements and using spectral ratio method to determine the predominant frequency and damping ratio of structure is of interest in recent years. In this paper, as a case study, the effects of retrofitting on structural dynamic parameters of two four-story buildings by using microtremor measurements and also finite element analysis, is investigated. The results of this study show that microtremor measurements can be utilized to assess the improvement of dynamic behavior of the retrofitted structure and the effectiveness of the method of retrofitting.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.529-537
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• 2008

본 논문의 목적은 슬래브가 있는 RHS 기둥-H 형강보 접합부의 내진보강설계방법을 제안하는 것이다. 모멘트접합부의 내진보강에 관한 이전 연구를 참조하면, 보강된 RBS(SR) 또는 연장된 수평스티프너(LH)를 가진 접합부는 응력/변형도 집중의 저감에 매우 효과적인 것으로 밝혀졌다. 따라서 두개의 내진보강방법, 즉, 보강된 RBS(SR)과 연장된 수평스티프너(LH)를 사용한 새로운 설계절차를 제시하였다: 게다가 본 논문에는 접합부의 내진보강방법을 향상시키기 위한 다양한 상세 및 방법 등이 기술되었다. 끝으로 설계방법의 검증을 위해서 파일럿테스트를 실시하였다.