• 복합신소재구조학회 논문집
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.8-16
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• 2015

Prestressed concrete (PSC) is a method in which prestressed tendon is placed inside and/or outside the reinforced concrete member and the compressive force applied to the concrete in advance to enhance the engineering properties of concrete member which is weak under tension. In this paper we suggested the precast PSC girder assembled with segments of portable size and weight at the factory. The segments of precast PSC girder will be delivered and assembled as a unit of PSC girder at the site. Consequently, we suggested new-type of precast segmented PSC girder with different shapes of segment cross-section (i.e., I-shape, Box-shape). To mitigate the problems associated with the field splice between the segments of precast PSC girder anchor system is attached near the neutral axis of the girder and relatively uniform compression throughout the girder cross-section is applied. Prior to the experimental investigation, analytical investigation on the structural behavior of precast PSC girder was performed and the serviceability (deflection) and safety (strength) of the girder were confirmed. In addition, 4-point bending test on the girder was conducted to investigate the structural performance under bending. From the experimental investigation, it was found that the precast PSC girder spliced with 3 and 5 segments has sufficient in serviceability and safety conditions and it was also observed that the point where the segments spliced has no defects and the girder behaves as a unit.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.319-327
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• 2017

Studying the structural behavior of prestressed segmented girders is quite important due to the large use this type of solution in viaducts and bridges. Thus, this work presents a nonlinear three-dimensional structural analysis of an externally prestressed segmented concrete girder through the Finite Element Method (FEM), using a customized ANSYS platform, version 14.5. Aiming the minimization of the computational effort by using the lowest number of finite elements, a new viscoelastoplastic material model has been implemented for the structural concrete with the UPF customization tool of ANSYS, adding new subroutines, written in FORTRAN programming language, to the main program. This model takes into consideration the cracking of concrete in its formulation, being based on fib Model Code 2010, which uses Ottosen rupture surface as the rupture criterion. By implementing this new material model, it was possible to use the three-dimensional 20-node quadratic element SOLID186 to model the concrete. Upon validation of the model, an externally prestressed segmented box concrete girder that was originally lab tested by Aparicio et al. (2002) has been computationally simulated. In the discretization of the structure, in addition to element SOLID186 for the concrete, unidimensional element LINK180 has been used to model the prestressing tendons, as well as contact elements CONTA174 and TARGE170 to simulate the dry joints along the segmented girder. Stresses in the concrete and in the prestressing tendons are assessed, as well as joint openings and load versus deflection diagrams. A comparison between numerical and experimental data is also presented, showing a good agreement.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제77권1호
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• pp.89-102
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• 2021

Rapid construction of prefabricated bridges requires minimizing the field work of precast members and ensuring structural stability and constructability. In this study, we conducted experimental and analytical investigations of transverse joints of prefabricated T-girder bridge superstructures to verify the flexural performance and serviceability. In addition, we conducted parametric studies to identify the joint parameters. The results showed that both the segmented and continuous specimens satisfied the ultimate flexural strength criterion, and the segmented specimen exhibited unified behavior, with the flexural strength corresponding to that of the continuous specimen. The segmented specimens exhibited elastic behavior under service load conditions, and the maximum crack width satisfied the acceptance criteria. The reliability of the finite element model of the joint was verified, and parametric analysis of the convexity of the joint section and the compressive strength of the filler concrete showed that the minimum deflection and crack width occurred at a specific angle. As the strength of the filler concrete increased, the deflection and crack width decreased. However, we confirmed that the reduction in the crack width was hardly observed above a specific strength. Therefore, a design suitable for prefabricated bridges and accelerated construction can be achieved by improving the joint specifications based on the required criteria.

• 한국철도학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국철도학회 2011년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.1742-1749
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• 2011

The 3 way segmented Maglev switch is developed for the urban Maglev vehicle, which is scheduled to debut at the middle of 2013 in Incheon International Airport. The 3 way switch is composed of 3 moving girders, 4 fixed girders, driving units, moving units, clamping units and articulated angle relieving equipment etc. In this paper, the measured results on the interaction between vehicle and switch are discussed. The measured results are following; First, continuous moving test and natural frequency for girder and levitation rail. Second, levitation and lateral air gap of the bogies running on the curved switch. Third, noise of moving mechanical parts of the 3 way segmented switch. Forth, thermal displacement of the girder due to temperature change. With over the measured results, more reliability and stability of the 3 way segmented switch are secured.

• 한국철도학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국철도학회 2011년도 정기총회 및 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.3180-3186
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• 2011

A segmented scissors type switch has been developed for the urban transit maglev demonstration line to be commercialized near Incheon International Airport in 2013. Based on the design of the previous segmented 3-way switch, the scissors switch is composed of four segmented 2-way switches up/down and left/right and a turn table in the mid point. The main function of the scissors switch is to change the running direction of the train at end terminals. The developed scissors switch is planned to be installed in front of the 102 station, which has a side platform, of the demonstration line. The total length of the switch is 65m and the distance between the up and down track centerlines is 6m. The 2-way switches and turn table are made of steel box type beams, and have their own driving unit, locking unit, control unit, levitation and propulsion rails, and so on. Installed in the factory, a 100,000-cycle continuous operation test was carried out after manual and automatic test operations. The applicapability of the developed switch was verified through the measurements of the linearity of the track after repetitive operations, the mechanical operation noise, the load of the main driving motor, the safety of the control panel, the natural frequency of the girder, the deformation of the girder, and so on.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제11권5호
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• pp.99-106
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• 2007

본 연구에서는 건설비용, 노무비 절감, 공기단축 등의 요구에 대응하기 위해, 일체형 및 분절형 PSC 거더의 구조적인 거동을 평가하는데 연구목적을 두었다. 본 논문에서는 동일한 단면을 갖는 총 3개의 실험체를 제작하였으며, 접합부와 긴장재의 양을 주요변수로 하여 모멘트-처짐 거동을 비교 분석하였다. 첫 번째 거더는 거더를 일체로 제작하여 세 개의 강연선을 배치하였고 두 번째 거더는 5개의 분절된 세그먼트로 제작하여 세 개의 강연선을 이용하여 각각의 세그먼트를 접합하였다. 그리고 세 번째 거더는 두 번째 거더와 같이 분절된 거더로써 추가 강연선을 배치하였다. 수행된 실험의 결과를 분석함으로써 일체형 거더와 분절형 거더의 거동 차이를 알 수 있었으며, 수행된 2차원 비선형유한요소해석은 실험결과와 비교하여 모멘트-처짐 곡선을 비교적 잘 예측하였다.

• 한국재난정보학회 논문집
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.422-431
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 프리스트레스트 강합성 거더의 콘크리트 케이싱 분절부 상세에 따른 연결부 성능 평가를 위해 각각 다른 분절부를 가진 실험체를 제작하여 실험하였다. 분절부가 없는 일반 강합성 거더와 분절부에 이음철근 보강 유무 및 이음철근 상세를 변수로 하는 총 4본의 비교 실험체를 제작하여 구조적 거동 평가하였다. 또한, 분절형 강합성 거더의 비균열등급 설계 가능 여부 및 균열발생 후 루프철근 상세에 따른 강성과 강도 영향에 대해 분석하고, 매립강판면과 타설접합면에 따른 균열폭 제어 적정성을 평가하였다.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제38권11호
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• pp.1309-1315
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• 2014

자기부상열차에 있어서 분기기는 차량이 가이드레일과 접촉 없이 안전하게 노선을 변경할 수 있도록 설계돼야 한다. 특히, 별도의 안내 전자석이 없이 하나의 U-형 전자석으로 부상력과 안내력을 동시에 얻는 중저속 상전도흡인식 자기부상열차에 있어서는 분기기 통과시 안전성에 대한 검토가 요구된다. 이 방식에서는 안내력을 능동적으로 제어하지 않기 때문에 작은 곡률 반경이면서도 다수의 직선을 연결하여 곡선을 형성하는 관절형 분기기 통과시 전자석의 횡공극이 과도하게 발생하여 가이드레일과 기계적 접촉을 일으킬 수 있기 때문이다. 본 논문에서는 개발 중인 관절식 분기기에서 차량의 주행안전성 향상을 위하여 관절식 분기기의 주 설계 변수의 안전성에의 영향을 분석하는데 목적이 있다. 그를 통하여 분기기에서의 주행안전성을 향상하고자 한다. 이를 수행하기 위하여 2 량 1 편성으로 구성된 3 차원 전체차량 다물체 동역학 모델의 적용이 제안된다. 제안된 모델을 이용하여 분기기 통과시의 주행안전성척도 중의 하나의 횡공극 시뮬레이션이 이루어진다. 분석되는 설계 변수들은 단경간 거더의 길이와 굴절각, 끝단 고정궤도 중심 사이의 거리, 거더의 수량이다. 이러한 설계 변수들의 영향을 분석하여 안전성 향상을 위한 분기기 설계 방향을 제시한다.

• 연구논문집
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• 통권29호
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• pp.57-67
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• 1999

This paper presents the status quo of the development of a piecewise bendable switch system for the urban transit MagLev. MagLev system as well as railroad requires switch systems to reach its destination. Requirements of the switch system for commercial lines are high speed operation satisfying about 2-3 minute headway and system reliability, etc. Parallel moving type switch system was installed on the test track of urban transit MagLev in KIMM. In this system, switch operation from one position to another can be done in about 90 seconds. Therefore, we concluded that this system can not satisfy the headway for the commercial lines. We decided to develop a high speed piecewise bendable switch system in which switching can be done in 20 seconds. Designed switch system is very complicated in view of operating mechanism. It consists of 11 segmented girder beams driven by hydraulic cylinders. To gain the idea of a piecewise bendable switch system, we manufactured and tested a 1/5 scale switch model. We are going to construct a full scale piecewise bendable switch system next year.