• Computers and Concrete
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.49-60
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• 2019

In recent years, multiple experimental studies have been performed on using fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars in reinforced concrete (RC) structural members. FRP bars provide a new type of reinforcement that avoids the corrosion of traditional steel reinforcement. In this study, predicting the shear strength of RC beams with FRP longitudinal bars using artificial neural networks (ANNs) is investigated as a different approach from the current specific codes. An ANN model was developed using the experimental data of 104 FRP-RC specimens from an existing database in the literature. Seven different input parameters affecting the shear strength of FRP bar reinforced RC beams were selected to create the ANN structure. The most convenient ANN algorithm was determined as traingdx. The results from current codes (ACI440.1R-15 and JSCE) and existing literature in predicting the shear strength of FRP-RC beams were investigated using the identical test data. The study shows that the ANN model produces acceptable predictions for the ultimate shear strength of FRP-RC beams (maximum $R^2{\approx}0.97$). Additionally, the ANN model provides more accurate predictions for the shear capacity than the other computed methods in the ACI440.1R-15, JSCE codes and existing literature for considering different performance parameters.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.275-281
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• 2023

The demand for high-strength steel is rising due to its economic efficiency. Low-cycle fatigue (LCF) tests have been conducted to investigate the nonlinear behaviors of high-strength steel. Accurate material models must be used to obtain reliable results on seismic performance evaluation using numerical analyses. This study uses the combined hardening model to simulate the LCF behavior of high-strength steel. However, it is challenging and complex to determine material model parameters for specific high-strength steel because a highly nonlinear equation is used in the model, and several parameters need to be resolved. This study used the particle swarm algorithm (PSO) to determine the model parameters based on the LCF test data of HSA 650 steel. It is shown that the model with parameter values selected from the PSO accurately simulates the measured LCF curves.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.52-56
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• 2013

Background Measuring grip and pinch strength is an important part of hand injury evaluation. Currently, there are no standardized values of normal grip and pinch strength among the Korean population, and lack of such data prevents objective evaluation of post-surgical recovery in strength. This study was designed to establish the normal values of grip and pinch strength among the healthy Korean population and to identify any dependent variables affecting grip and pinch strength. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out. The inclusion criterion was being a healthy Korean person without a previous history of hand trauma. The grip strength was measured using a Jamar dynamometer. Pulp and key pinch strength were measured with a hydraulic pinch gauge. Intra-individual and inter-individual variations in these variables were analyzed in a standardized statistical manner. Results There were a total of 336 healthy participants between 13 and 77 years of age. As would be expected in any given population, the mean grip and pinch strength was greater in the right hand than the left. Male participants (137) showed mean strengths greater than female participants (199) when adjusted for age. Among the male participants, anthropometric variables correlated positively with grip strength, but no such correlations were identifiable in female participants in a statistically significant way. Conclusions Objective measurements of hand strength are an important component of hand injury evaluation, and population-specific normative data are essential for clinical and research purposes. This study reports updated normative hand strengths of the South Korean population in the 21st century.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.229-234
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• 2022

비파괴적으로 콘크리트 강도를 간편하게 구할 수 있는 방법으로 적산온도(Maturity) 개념을 통한 콘크리트 강도 추정방법이 많은 연구자를 통하여 검증되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 적산온도 개념을 도입하여 콘크리트 강도를 평가하고자 하는데, 11편 논문의 실험결과에서 W/B=18~70%의 범위에서 일정한 온도(5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50℃)와 다양한 재령(0.5~182일)에 따른 843개의 실험값을 가지고 가장 간편한 적산온도 모델을 사용하고, 강도별로 보통강도 콘크리트(40Mpa이하), 고강도콘크리트(40~70MPa), 초고강도 콘크리트(70MPa 이상)로 구분하여 현장에서 쉽게 적용할 수 있는 적산온도와 콘크리트 강도관계를 도출하고, 적산온도에 따른 최저 보증 콘크리트 압축강도 추정식을 제시하였다.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제17권1호통권74호
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• pp.33-43
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• 2005

본 논문은 스틸스터드로 구성된 골조에 경량기포모르터를 타설 양생하여 제작한 경량합성벽체의 반복가력 전단실험에 의한 에너지 소산능력과 압축내력 실험을 통한 압축성능의 평가에 대한 연구이다. 경량기포모르터의 유무, 경량기포모르터의 비중(0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.2), 마감재(경량기포모르터, OSB, 석고보드) 및 브레이스의 유무, 벽체의 단위(1단위-$900mm{\times}2,400mm$, 2단위-$1,800mm{\times}2,400mm$)를 변수로 하여 실시하였던 경량합성벽체의 전단내력 평가 실험 가운데 반복 실험 결과를 동일 조건의 단조 실험과 비교하였다. 또한 기존 스틸하우스벽체와 경량합성벽체의 압축내력도 실험을 통해 조사하였다. 반복가력 실험결과, 단조가력 실험체의 거동과 약간의 차이를 보이고 있으며 이는 벽체에 채운 경량기포모르터의 비중에 따른 차이라고 생각된다. 압축내력 실험결과, 기존형 실험체에 비하여 경량기포모르터를 타설한 실험체의 최대내력은 2~2.5배, 초기강성은 2~3배 정도 증가하였다.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제26권11호
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• pp.1267-1274
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• 2017

A Controlled Low-Strength Materials (CLSM) is suitable for mine backfilling because it does not require compaction owing to it high fluidity and can be installed quickly. Therefore, a CLSM utilizing $CO_2$-solidified Circulating Fluidzed Bed Combustion (CFBC) coal ash was developed and it's properties were investigated, since. $CO_2$-solidification of CFBC coal ash can inhibit exudation of heavy metals. The chemical composition and specific surface area of Pulverized coal Combustion fly ash and CFBC fly ash were analyzed. The water ratio, compressive strength and length change ratio of CLSM were confirmed. The water ratios differed with the specific surface area of the CLSM. It was confirmed that the porosity of CLSM affected its compressive strength and length change ratio.

• 한국복합재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국복합재료학회 2001년도 추계학술발표대회 논문집
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• pp.105-110
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• 2001

Autoclave curing using the vacuum bagging method is widely used for the manufacture of advanced composite prepreg airframe structures. Due to increasing use of advanced composites, specific techniques have been developed to repair damaged composite structures. In order to repair the damaged part, it is required that the damaged areas be removed, such as skin and/or honeycomb core, by utilizing the proper method and then repairing the area by laying up prepreg (and core) then curing under vacuum using the vacuum bagging materials. It shall be cured either in an oven or autoclave per the original specification requirements. Delamination can be observed in the sound areas during and/or after a couple times exposure to the elevated curing temperature due to the repeated repair condition. This study was conducted for checking the degree of degradation of properties of the cured parts and delamination between skin prepreg and honeycomb core. Specimens with glass honeycomb sandwich construction and glass/epoxy prepreg were prepared. The specimens were cured 1 to 5 times at $260^{circ}F$ in an autoclave and each additionally exposed 50, 100 and 150 hours in the $260^{circ}F$ oven. Each specimen was tested for tensile strength, compressive strength, flatwise tensile strength and interlaminar shear strength. To monitor the characteristics of the resin itself, the cured resin was tested using DMA and DSC. As a results, the decrease of Tg value were observed in the specific specimen which is exposed over 50 hrs at $260^{circ}F$. This means the change or degradative of resin properties is also related to the decrease of flatwise tensile properties. Accordingly, minimal exposure on the curing temperature is recommended for parts in order to prevent the delation and maintain the better condition.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.211-220
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• 2013

경골목조건축에서 못 접합부는 수평하중을 지지하고 전달하도록 설계되지만, 바람으로 인한 상향력처럼 인발하중에 직면하기도 한다. 본 연구에서는 경골목조건축에서 일반적으로 사용되는 구조재와 덮개로 구성된 못 접합부에 대하여 인발성능과 2면 전단시험을 통해 인발 및 측방하중에 대한 내력성능을 시험하고 설계기준에 부합되는 가를 평가하였다. 인발하중에 대한 내력성능은 부재의 비중에 의해 크게 좌우되었으며 I형장선의 경우 낮은 밀도에도 불구하고 높은 인발성능을 나타내었다. 최대 인발하중은 기준허용 최대 인발하중보다 매우 높게 나타났다. 전단성능도 비중이 큰 낙엽송과 오에스비로 구성된 접합부가 비중이 작은 SPF와 오에스비로 구성된 접합부보다 높은 성능을 나타내었으며 모두 기준설계치보다 높은 성능을 나타내었다. 접합부의 변형은 주로 못의 휨 변형에 의한 것으로 나타났으며 SPF와 오에스비로 구성된 접합부에서의 못의 휨 변형이 현저하게 나타났다.

• 한국도로학회논문집
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.79-86
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• 2014

PURPOSES : In this study, wasted vinyl aggregate, which possesses better thermal properties than natural aggregate, was used in cement concrete mixture to develop more economical concrete with thermal insulation and freeze prevention effects. METHODS : Slump and air content of the fresh concrete, which substituted its 0%, 5%, and 10% of coarse aggregate with wasted vinyl aggregate, were measured. Compressive strength, Poisson's ratio, elastic modulus, and splitting tensile strength of hardened concrete were measured by laboratory tests. Thermal properties of concrete such as coefficient of thermal expansion, thermal conductivity, and specific heat were also measured according to replacement ratio of wasted vinyl aggregate. Finally, the thermal insulation and freeze prevention effectiveness of the concrete mixed with wasted vinyl aggregate was confirmed through finite element analysis of road pavement crossing above concrete box culvert made from wasted vinyl aggregate. RESULTS : Even though the physical properties of wasted-vinyl-aggregate concrete such as compressive strength, Poisson°Øs ratio, elastic modulus, and splitting tensile strength were inferior to those of ordinary concrete, they met requirements for structural concrete. The thermal properties of concrete were improved by wasted vinyl aggregate because it decreased thermal conductivity and increased specific heat of the concrete. According to the result of finite element analysis, temperature variation in pavement subgrade was mitigated by box culvert made from wasted-vinyl-aggregate concrete. CONCLUSIONS : Through the laboratory test and finite element analysis of this study, it was concluded that the concrete structures made from wasted vinyl aggregate showed thermal insulation and freeze prevention effects.

• 한국지반신소재학회논문집
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.57-68
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 화산섬 제주의 해안지역에 산발적으로 분포하고 있는 모래들을 성인에 따라 세 개의 그룹으로 분류(규산염모래, 탄산염모래, 혼재된 모래)하여 그 특성을 정리하였다. 기본물성은 일반적인 모래의 비중에 비해 규산염모래는 다소 높고 탄산염모래는 낮은 값들을 포함하여 넓게 분포하며 전체적으로 비교적 입경이 큰 탄산염광물이 혼재되어 있어 분급이 불량하고 균등계수가 낮다. 구성성분에 따른 압축강도와의 관계는 규산염성분은 압축강도와 양의 상관을 보이고 탄산염성분은 음의 상관을 보여 서로 상반되는 경향을 보인다. 두성분의 비가 1:1을 기준으로 탄산염성분비가 작아지는 지역의 모래는 건설용 잔골재로 활용이 가능할 것으로 추정된다. 탄성계수 산정 시 압축강도의 2제곱근(ACI 308)과 3제곱근(KCI 2012)을 비교하기 위해 탄성계수를 무차원하여 검토하였다.