• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.97-109
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• 2023

This experimental study investigates the effectiveness of applying carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) jackets for the retrofit of short reinforced concrete (RC) columns with inadequate transverse reinforcement and stirrup spacing to longitudinal rebar diameter equal to 12. RC columns scaled at 1/3, with round and square section, were subjected to axial compression up to failure. A damage scale is introduced for the assessment of the damage severity, which focusses on the extent of buckling of the longitudinal rebars. The damaged specimens were subsequently repaired with unidirectional CFRP jackets without any treatment of the buckled reinforcing bars and were finally re-tested to failure. Test results indicate that CFRP jackets may be effectively applied to rehabilitate RC columns (a) with inadequate transverse reinforcement constructed according to older practices so as to meet modern code requirements, and (b) with moderately buckled bars without the need of previously repairing the reinforcement bars, an application technique which may considerably facilitate the retrofit of earthquake damaged RC columns. Factors for the estimation of the reduced mechanical properties of the repaired specimens compared to the respective values for intact CFRP-jacketed specimens, in relation to the level of damage prior to retrofit, are proposed both for the compressive strength and the average modulus of elasticity. It was determined that the compressive strength of the retrofitted CFRP-jacketed columns is reduced by 90% to 65%, while the average modulus of elasticity is lower by 60% to 25% in respect to similar undamaged columns jacketed with the same layers of CFRP.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제60권6호
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• pp.1063-1077
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• 2016

Components manufactured from composite materials are frequently subjected to superimposed mechanical and thermal loadings during their operating service. Both types of loadings may cause fracture and failure of composite structures. When composite cross-ply laminates of type [$0_m/90_n]_s$ are subjected to uni-axial tensile loading, different types of damage are set-up and developed such as matrix cracking: transverse and longitudinal cracks, delamination between disoriented layers and broken fibers. The development of these modes of damage can be detrimental for the stiffness of the laminates. From the experimental point of view, transverse cracking is known as the first mode of damage. In this regard, the objective of the present paper is to investigate the effect of transverse cracking in cross-ply laminate under thermo-mechanical degradation. A Finite Element (FE) simulation of damage evolution in composite crossply laminates of type [$0_m/90_n]_s$ subjected to uni-axial tensile loading is carried out. The effect of transverse cracking on the cross-ply laminate strength under thermo-mechanical degradation is investigated numerically. The results obtained by prediction of the numerical model developed in this investigation demonstrate the influence of the transverse cracking on the bearing capacity and resistance to damage as well as its effects on the variation of the mechanical properties such as Young's modulus, Poisson's ratio and coefficient of thermal expansion. The results obtained are in good agreement with those predicted by the Shear-lag analytical model as well as with the obtained experimental results available in the literature.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제16권6호통권73호
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• pp.807-818
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• 2004

콘크리트의 건조수축에 의한 합성거더의 장기거동을 평가하기 위해 수행한 실험과 이론적 분석방법에 대해 기술하였다. 합성거더를 제작하여 장기간 실내실험을 통해 콘크리트의 건조수축에 따른 합성보의 처짐, 곡률변화 및 변형률변화를 측정하였으며, 실험결과를 AEMM(Age-adjusted Effective Modulus Method)을 이용한 해석치와 비교하였다. 또한 콘크리트의 건조수축에 의한 합성거더의 장기거동에 영향을 미치는 여러 변수들에 대한 해석을 수행하였다. 실험결과 합성거더의 장기거동은 AEMM에 의해 적절히 평가할 수 있다는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 합성거더의 콘크리트 단면에 커다란 인장응력이 발생하기 때문에 연속교 부모멘트부뿐만 아니라 단순교 정모멘트부에도 횡방향균열이 발생할 수 있다는 것을 보였으며, 횡방향 균열을 무시하는 경우 강거더에 작용하는 응력이 과대평가 될 수 있다는 것을 확인하였다. 이상의 연구결과를 토대로 콘크리트의 건조수축에 의한 합성거더의 장기거동 평가시 콘크리트 단면에 발생할 수 있는 횡방향균열을 고려하는 것이 합리적이라고 판단된다.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.42-49
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• 1997

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships among density, moisture content, and modulus of elasticity in which are important characteristics in physical and mechanical properties of woods. In this study, the dynamic MOE was calculated through the combination with resonance frequency of transverse vibration method and density, and the estimated moisture contents were calculated with two different equations (1, 2) in order to compare with experimental moisture contents. The following results from this study were obtained: 1. According to the regression analysis with two different parameters (E and density), the two regression lines appeared to be straight intersecting at 0.6 density. As another factor, moisture contents in wood also influenced on the analysing regression at the below F.S.P. 2. When considering the relationship between moisture contents and E, the tendency of each moisture content and E showed very similar pattern suggesting that moisture contents in addition to density are very important parameter. 3. When together with moisture contents and density as parameters for multiple regression analysis, coefficiences of determinations are dramatically improved. Interestingly, the coefficiences of determinations are further increased when analysing at the below point of F.S.P. and when analysing higher and lower density separately. In summary, more correct estimation of the dynamic MOE of woods can be possible with only transverse vibration and density in wood. Therefore, with this indirect method, the calculation of MOE in all kinds of woods including timber, live tree and wood products can be feasible resulting in accelerating the efficiency of time and labor.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.339-354
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• 2007

Arched Corrugated Steel Roof (ACSR) is a kind of thin-walled steel shell, composing of arched panels with transverse small corrugations. Four full-scale W666 ACSR samples with 18m and 30m span were tested under full and half span static vertical uniform loads. Displacement, bearing capacities and failure modes of the four samples were measured. The web and bottom flange in ACSR with transverse small corrugations are simplified to anisotropic curved plates, and the equivalent tensile modulus, shear modulus and Poisson's ratio of 18m span ACSR were measured. Two 18 m-span W666 ACSR samples were analyzed with the Finite Element Analysis program ABAQUS. Base on the tests, the limit bearing capacity of ACSR is low, and for half span loading, it is 74-75% compared with the full span loading. When the testing load approached to the limit value, the bottom flange at the sample's bulge place locally buckled first, and then the whole arched roof collapsed suddenly. If the vertical loads apply along the full span, the deformation shape is symmetric, but the overall failure mode is asymmetric. For half span vertical loading, the deformation shape and the overall failure mode of the structure are asymmetric. The ACSR displacement under the vertical loads is large and the structural stiffness is low. There is a little difference between the FEM analysis results and testing data, showing the simplify method of small corrugations in ACSR and the building techniques of FEM models are rational and useful.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.353-360
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• 2019

The elastic modulus is an important parameter to characterize the property of rock. It is common knowledge that the strengths of rocks are significantly different under tension and compression. However, little attention has been paid to the bi-modularity of rock. To validate whether the rock elastic moduli in tension and compression are the same, Brazilian disc, direct tension and compression tests were conducted. A horizontal laser displacement meter and a pair of vertical and transverse strain gauges were applied. Four types of materials were tested, including three types of rock materials and one type of steel material. A comprehensive comparison of the elastic moduli based on different experimental results was presented, and a tension-compression anisotropy model was proposed to explain the experimental results. The results from this study indicate that the rock elastic modulus is different under tension and compression. The ratio of the rock elastic moduli under compression and tension ranges from 2 to 4. The rock tensile moduli from the strain data and displacement data are approximate. The elastic moduli from the Brazilian disc test are consistent with those from the uniaxial tension and compression tests. The Brazilian disc test is a convenient method for estimating the tensile and compressive moduli of rock materials.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.3-44
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• 1986

목재(木材)파아티클과 성질(性質)이 전혀 다른 철선(鐵線)을 물리적(物理的)으로 결합(結合)시킴으로써 목재(木材)와 철재(鐵材)의 재료적(材料的) 특성(特性)을 서로 보완(補完)하여 목재(木材)파아티클과 철선(鐵線)의 새로운 복합체(複合體)인 목질(木質)-철선(鐵線)보오드를 제조(製造)하고 그 특성(特性)을 구명(究明)하여 기초자료(基礎資料)를 얻고자 하였다. 메란티 합판제조폐재(合板製造廢材)을 이용(利用)한 팔만칩을 12mesh를 통과하고 20mesh체에 남는 큰 파아티클과 20mesh을 통과하고 60mesh체에 남는 작은 파아티클로 구분하여 요소수지를 분무한 다음, 굵기 1mm인 철선(鐵線)을 나비방향과 길이방향으로 1, 2 및 3층(層)으로 배열하여 성형(成型)하고 시험용(試驗用) 복합(複合) 파아티클 보오드를 제조하였다. 1층(層) 철선구성(鐵線構成)보오드의 경우에는 철선간(鐵線間)의 배치간격(配置間隔)을 나비방향과 길이방향(方向)으로 각기 0.5cm, 1cm, 1.5cm, 2cm 및 2.5cm 등(等) 5가지로 하여 24가지의 철선구성방법(鐵線構成方法)으로 하였으며, 2층(層) 철선구성(鐵線構成 )보오드는 철선구성간격(鐵線構成間隔)을 1cm로 하였고 철선구성방법(鐵線構成方法)을 3가지로 하였으며, 3층(層) 철선구성(鐵線構成)보오드는 철선구성간격(鐵線構成間隔)을 1cm로 하고 철선구성방법(鐵線構成方法)을 11가지로 하여 제조(製造)한 보오드는 대조(對照)보오드를 포함(包含)하여 312개였다. 보오드를 성형(成型)한 열압온도(熱壓溫度) 160$^{\circ}C$, 악력(壓力) 35kgf/$cm^2$, 열압시간(熱壓時間) 9분(分)으로 하여 보오드를 제조(製造)하고 이 목질(木質) 철선복합(鐵線複合)보도드의 물리적(物理的) 및 기계적(機械的) 성질(性質)을 측정(測定)분석(分析)한 바 다음과 같은 결과(結果)를 얻었다. 1. 큰 파아티클과 작은 파아티클로 제조(製造)한 보오드에서 철선구성층수(鐵線構成層數) 및 구성철선(構成鐵線)의 수(數)가 많은 보오드일수록 그 비중(比重)은 컸었다. 2. 큰 파아티클로 제조(製造)한 보오드는 철선구성(鐵線構成)으로 인하여 두께팽창율(膨脹率)의 감소(減少)가 뚜렷하였으며 특히 철선구성층수(鐵線構成層數)가 많을수록 이 팽창율(膨脹率)은 더 개선되었다. 3. 큰 파아티클 및 작은 파아티클로 제조(製造)한 보오드 공(共)히 철선구성층수(鐵線構成層數)가 증가(增加)함에 따라 철선(鐵線)의 강도적(强度的) 특성(特性)이 파아티클 휨강도(强度) 성질(性質)을 보강(補强)하여 파괴계수(破壞係數), 탄성계수(彈性係數), 휨 극한하중(極限荷重) 일량(量) 등(等)이 개선(改善)되었으며, 2층(層) 및 3층(層) 철선구성(鐵線構成)보오드의 경우 보오드의 하층(下層)의 철선구성방향(鐵線構成方向)이 보오드의 길이방향(方向)과 일치(一致)하는 보오드가 특(特)히 큰 휨강도(强度) 향상(向上)을 보여 인장라미네이션을 얻었다. 4. 1층(層) 철선구성(鐵線構成)보오드는 철선구성간격(鐵線構成間隔)에 따른 개구면적(開口面積)과 파아티클의 크기에 따라 파괴계수(破壞係數), 탄성계수(彈性係數), 휨 극한하중(極限荷重) 일량(量) 등(等)이 다르게 나타났으나, 큰 파아티클로 제조(製造)한 보오드의 파괴계수(破壞係數)는 개구면적(開口面積)이 1.5~3$cm^2$이고, 나비 방향(方向)의 철선구성간격(鐵線構成間隔)이 1~2cm이면서 길이방향(方向)의 철선구성간격(鐵線構成間隔)이 1.5~2.5cm인 보오드가 높은 값을 나타냈고 작은 파아티클로 제조(製造)한 보오드의 파괴계수(破壞係數)는 개구면적(開口面積)이 0.5~1.5$cm^2$ 및 3.75~6.25$cm^2$이고 나비 방향(方向)의 철선간격(鐵線間隔)이 0.5cm이거나 2.5cm인 보오드가 높은 값을 나타냈다. 5. 큰 파아티클로 제조(製造)한 1층(層) 철선구성(鐵線構成)보오드의 탄성계수(彈性係數)는 개구면적(開口面積)이 1.5~3$cm^2$이고 나비방향(方向) 및 길이방향(方向)의 철선구성간격(鐵線構成間隔)이 1~2.5cm에서 큰 값을 나타냈으며, 한편 작은 파아티클로 제조(製造)한 보오드의 탄성계수(彈性係數)는 개구면적(開口面積)이 0.75~1.25$cm^2$ 민 3~6.25$cm^2$이고, 나비방향(方向)의 철선구성간격(鐵線構成間隔)이 0.5 또는 2.5cm에서 큰 값을 나타내었다. 6. 큰 파아티클로 제조(製造)한 1층(層) 철선구성(鐵線構成)보오드의 휨 극한하중(極限荷重) 일량(量)은 개구면적(開口面積)이 1~3$cm^2$인 보오드가 큰 값을 보였고, 작은 파아티클로 제조(製造)한 보오드의 경우의 그것은 철선(鐵線)의 개구면적(開口面積)이 좁은 것이 크게 나타났다. 7. 박리저항(剝離抵抗) 및 나사못보지력(保持力)은 큰 파아티클로 제조(製造)한 3층(層) 및 2층(層) 철선구성(鐵線構成)보오드에서 대부분(大部分) 대조(對照)보오드보다 큰 값을 보였으나 작은 파아티클로 제조(製造)한 보오드에서는 뚜렷한 경향이 없었다. 큰 파아티클로 제조(製造)한 1층(層) 철선구성(鐵線構成)보오드의 박리저항(剝離抵抗) 및 나사못보지력(保持力)은 전체적으로 비슷한 수준(水準)을 보였고 작은 파아티클로 제조한 보오드에서는 개구면적(開口面積)이 증가(增加)함에 따라 박리저항(剝離抵抗)은 증가(增加)하고 나사못보지력(保持力)은 감소(減少)하는 현상(現象)을 보였다.

• 한국해양공학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.113-121
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• 1992

In this study, the variation of fatigue strength in CF/PEEK and CF/EPOXY, the matrix and interfacial strength of which differ from each other, has been studied from the viewpoint of microfracture behavior. The results obtained are as follows; According as the fatigue strength moves from the lower cycle range to the higher cycle range, that of CF/PEEK shows higher curve than that of CF/EPOXY does. In the early stage of fatigue life, the characteristic of fatigue crack in CF/PEEK is mainly the fracture of longitudinal fiber, while that in CF/EPOXY is the fracture of transverse fiber. The difference of fatigue strength in these materials can be explained by the fracture criteria of transverse fiber and longitudinal fiber.

• Advanced Composite Materials
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.167-180
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• 2007

The tensile strength of unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced plastics under a high strain rate was experimentally investigated. A high-strain-rate test was performed using the tension-type split Hopkinson bar technique. In order to obtain the tensile stress-strain relations, a special fixture was used for the impact tensile specimen. The experimental results demonstrated that the tensile modulus and strength in the longitudinal direction are independent of the strain rate. In contrast, the tensile properties in the transverse direction and the shear properties increase with the strain rate. Moreover, it was observed that the strain-rate dependence of the shear strength is much stronger than that of the transverse strength. The tensile strength of off-axis specimens was measured using an oblique tab, and the experimental results were compared with the tensile strength predicted based on the Tsai-Hill failure criterion. It was concluded that the tensile strength can be characterized quite well using the above failure criterion under dynamic loading conditions.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.371-382
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• 2009

The concrete plates are most widely used structural elements in the hulls of floating concrete structures such as concrete barges and pontoons, bridge decks, basement floors and liquid storage tanks. The study on the behavior of high-strength fiber reinforced concrete (HSFRC) plates was carried out to evaluate the performance of plates under in-plane and transverse loads. The plates were tested in simply supported along all the four edges and subjected to in-plane and traverse loads. In this experimental program, twenty four 150 mm diameter cylinders and twelve plate elements of size $600{\times}600{\times}30$ mm were prepared and tested. Water-to-cementitious materials ratios of 0.3 and 0.4 with 10% and 15% silica fume replacements were used in the concrete mixes. The fiber volume fractions, $V_f$ = 0%, 1% and 1.5% with an aspect ratio of 80 were used in this study. The HSFRC mixes had the concrete compressive strengths in the range of 52.5 to 70 MPa, flexural strengths ranging from 6.21 to 11.08 MPa and static modulus of elasticity ranging from 29.68 to 36.79 GPa. In this study, the behavior of HSFRC plate elements subjected to combined uniaxial in-plane and transverse loads was investigated.