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Effect of RuCl3 Concentration on the Lifespan of Insoluble Anode for Cathodic Protection on PCCP

  • Cho, H.W.;Chang, H.Y.;Lim, B.T.;Park, H.B.;Kim, Y.S.
    • Corrosion Science and Technology
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.177-183
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    • 2015
  • Prestressed Concrete steel Cylinder Pipe (PCCP) is extensively used as seawater pipes for cooling in nuclear power plants. The internal surface of PCCP is exposed to seawater, while the external surface is in direct contact with underground soil. Therefore, materials and strategies that would reduce the corrosion of its cylindrical steel body and external steel wiring need to be employed. To prevent against the failure of PCCP, operators provided a cathodic protection to the pre-stressing wires. The efficiency of cathodic protection is governed by the anodic performance of the system. A mixed metal oxide (MMO) electrode was developed to meet criteria of low over potential and high corrosion resistance. Increasing coating cycles improved the performance of the anode, but cycling should be minimized due to high materials cost. In this work, the effects of $RuCl_3$ concentration on the electrochemical properties and lifespan of MMO anode were evaluated. With increasing concentration of $RuCl_3$, the oxygen evolution potential lowered and polarization resistance were also reduced but demonstrated an increase in passive current density and oxygen evolution current density. To improve the electrochemical properties of the MMO anode, $RuCl_3$ concentration was increased. As a result, the number of required coating cycles were reduced substantially and the MMO anode achieved an excellent lifespan of over 80 years. Thus, we concluded that the relationship between $RuCl_3$ concentration and coating cycles can be summarized as follows: No. of coating cycle = 0.48*[$RuCl_3$ concentration, $M]^{-0.97}$.

Hardening properties in MMA monomer using UP and EPS in addition hardener (경화제의 첨가에 따른 UP와 EPS 혼입 MMA 수지의 경화특성)

  • Lee, Jung-Hui;Song, Hun;Chu, Yong-Sik;Lee, Jong-Kyu
    • Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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    • 2008.11a
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    • pp.445-448
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    • 2008
  • The unsaturated polyester(UP) and epoxy resin have a superior material properties and a chemical resistance using sewerage pipes rehabilitation. However, UP and epoxy have not a low temperatures harding, the requirement $8{\sim}11$ hours long times harding and heating system used by reinforcement liner. This study is to evaluate the effects of low temperature harding properties methyl methacrylate(MMA) monomer using expanded polystyrene(EPS) and UP in addition of initiator and promoters. From the test result, viscosity tends to increase with increasing EPS and UP contents. However, harding time change of the MMA resins which it follows in addition of the initiator and promoter.

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Hardening properties of MMA Monomer Using EPS in addition of Initiator and Promoter (개시제 및 촉진제의 첨가에 따른 EPS 혼입 MMA 수지의 경화특성)

  • Lee, Jung-Hui;Song, Hun;Chu, Yong-Sik;Lee, Jong-Kyu
    • Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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    • 2008.04a
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    • pp.929-932
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    • 2008
  • The unsaturated polyester(UP) and epoxy resin have a superior material properties and a chemical resistance using sewerage pipes rehabilitation. However, UP and epoxy have not a low temperatures harding, the requirement $8{\sim}11$ hours long times harding and heating system used by reinforcement liner. This study is to evaluate the effects of low temperature harding properties methyl methacrylate(MMA) monomer using expanded polystyrene(EPS) in addition of initiator and promoters. From the test result, viscosity tends to increase with increasing EPS contents. However, harding time change of the MMA resins which it follows in addition of the initiator and promoter.

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Enhancing mechanical performance of steel-tube-encased HSC composite walls: Experimental investigation and analytical modeling

  • ZY Chen;Ruei-Yuan Wang;Yahui Meng;Huakun Wu;Lai B;Timothy Chen
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.52 no.6
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    • pp.647-656
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    • 2024
  • This paper discusses the study of concrete composite walls of algorithmic modeling, in which steel tubes are embedded. The load-bearing capacity of STHC composite walls increases with the increase of axial load coefficient, but its ductility decreases. The load-bearing capacity can be improved by increasing the strength of the steel pipes; however, the elasticity of STHC composite walls was found to be slightly reduced. As the shear stress coefficient increases, the load-bearing capacity of STHC composite walls decreases significantly, while the deformation resistance increases. By analyzing actual cases, we demonstrate the effectiveness of the research results in real situations and enhance the persuasiveness of the conclusions. The research results can provide a basis for future research, inspire more explorations on seismic design and construction, and further advance the development of this field. Emphasize the importance of research results, promote interdisciplinary cooperation in the fields of structural engineering, earthquake engineering, and materials science, and improve overall seismic resistance. The emphasis on these aspects will help highlight the practical impact of the research results, further strengthen the conclusions, and promote progress in the design and construction of earthquake-resistant structures. The goals of this work are access to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services, promotion of inclusive and sustainable urbanization and participation, implementation of sustainable and disaster-resilient architecture, sustainable planning and management of human settlements. Simulation results of linear and nonlinear structures show that this method can detect structural parameters and their changes due to damage and unknown disturbances. Therefore, it is believed that with the further development of fuzzy neural network artificial intelligence theory, this goal will be achieved in the near future.

Development of Curve Fitted Equations for Dynamic Behavior of Various Buried Pipelines (각종 매설관의 동적거동에 대한 곡선적합식의 개발)

  • Kim, Sung-Ban;Jeong, Jin-Ho;Joeng, Du-Hwoe;Lee, Kwang-Yeol
    • Journal of the Earthquake Engineering Society of Korea
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    • v.10 no.4 s.50
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    • pp.25-33
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    • 2006
  • The purpose of this study is to develop the curve fitted equations for practicality and actual calculation during seismic performance evaluation of buried pipelines. Curve fitting for strain curve according to the wavelength of the seismic wave was produced using the non-linear least square method and the equations with the best results was suggested. In addition, a degree and coefficient of polynomial fitting equation needed to use curve fitted equation were identified. Interpreting process during the test of resistance of earthquake of buried pipelines with various end boundary conditions were provided through example questions. The results of this study were used to conduct a dynamic response analysis and a seismic performance evaluation of concrete, steel, and FRP pipes with various end boundary conditions.

Case Study on the Vertical Capacity of the Repaired Large Diameter Rock-Socketed Stool Pipe Pile (보수된 대구경 암반 소켈강관말뚝의 연직지지력에 관한 사례연구)

  • 최용규;김승종;김병희;이광욱;김상일
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 1999.03a
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    • pp.185-192
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    • 1999
  • It had found that, as a result of cross-hole tonic logging test, concrete was not filled partially within the bottom 2.0 m of the large diameter (Ø= 2,500mm) rock socketed pile, MP20-P11(socket diameter (Ø= 2,200mm), which was a pile among piles group supporting a pier of Kwangan Grand Bridge. The pile was repaired by the combined cement grout injected through the pipes for the cross-hole sonic logging test and the bore holes for core samples. A month after the cement grouting, repairing was checked by coring and cross-hole sonic logging then 3 times of grouting and 2 times of coring were, in turns, peformed, then repairing was completed successfully. The vertical compressive capacity of the repaired large diameter socketed pile was evaluated by several formulas and software ROCKET, and was more conservative than design load (1,882 ton) of MP20-P11. It is expected that, in the case of the battered socketed piles, it could be more reasonable to analyze the behaviors of a battered pile using 3-D model. A 3-D analysis will be peformed in the future study.

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Evaluation on Cooling Performance of Thermally Activated Building System by Insulation and Shading Conditions in Apartments (공동주택의 단열 및 차양에 따른 구체축열시스템 냉방성능 평가)

  • Yoo, Mi-Hye;Yeo, Myoung-Souk;Lee, Yu-Ji;Chung, Woong-June;Park, Sang-Hoon;Kim, Kwang-Woo
    • Journal of the Korean housing association
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.107-114
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    • 2012
  • Thermally Activated Building System(TABS) is a radiant heating and cooling system which uses structures as thermal storage by embedding pipes in a concrete slab. Using TABS as the cooling system in residential buildings can reduce energy consumption and peak loads. But the ratio of cooling loads handled by TABS is low in the residential buildings which are significantly influenced by outside condition because condensation and over-cooling may occur. However, recent interest on energy-saving buildings is increasing and new residential buildings are expected to be less influenced by outside with high-insulation and shading. In such residential buildings, the heating and cooling loads and the range of load changes reduce. So the ratio of loads handled by TABS can increase. Therefore, this research investigates the cooling performance and energy performance of TABS in the residential buildings with less influence from outside using the simulation.

An Investigation of Structural Behavior of Underground Buried GFRP Pipe in Cooling Water Intake for the Nuclear Power Plant (원전 냉각수 취수용 지중매설 GFRP관의 구조적 거동 조사)

  • Lee, Hyoung-Kyu;Park, Joon-Seok
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Advanced Composite Structures
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.91-96
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    • 2015
  • GRP pipe (Glass-fiber Reinforced Plastic Pipe) lines making use of FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) are generally thinner, lighter, and stronger than the existing concrete or steel pipe lines, and it is excellent in stiffness/strength per unit weight. In this study, we present the result of field test for buried GRP pipes with large diameter(2,400mm). The vertical and horizontal ring deflections are measured for 387 days. The short-term deflection measured by the field test is compared with the result predicted by the Iowa formula. In addition, the long-term ring deflection is predicted by using the procedure suggested in ASTM D 5365(ANNEX) in the range of 40 to 60 years of service life of the pipe based on the experimental results. From the study, it was found that the long-term vertical and horizontal ring deflection up to 60 years is less than the 5% ring deflection limitation.

Heating and Cooling Performance Characteristics of Ground Source Heat Pump System Utilizing Building Structures as Heat Source and Sink (빌딩 구조체 활용 지열원 열펌프 시스템의 냉난방성능 특성)

  • Kim, Namtae;Choi, Jong Min;Sohn, Byonghu;Baek, Sung-Kwon;Lee, Dong-Chul;Yang, Hee-Jung
    • 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2011.11a
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    • pp.143.2-143.2
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    • 2011
  • Energy foundations and other thermo-active ground structure, energy wells, energy slab, and pavement heating and cooling represent an innovative technology that contributes to environmental protection and provides substantial long-term cost savings and minimized maintenance. This paper focuses on earth-contact concrete elements that are already required for structural reasons, but which simultaneously work as heat exchangers. Pipes, energy slabs, filled with a heat carrier fluid are installed under conventional structural elements, forming the primary circuit of a geothermal energy system. The natural ground temperature is used as a heat source in winter and heat sink in summer season. The system represented very high heating and cooling performance due to the stability of EWT from energy slab. Maximum heat pump unit COP and system COP were 4.9 and 4.3.

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Benefit/Cost Analysis of Form Work Methods for Composite Basement Wall in Building Constructions (건축물의 합성 지하옹벽 거푸집에 대한 편익·비용 분석 연구)

  • Kim, Jae Yeob;Kim, Gwang-Hee;Ahn, Sung-Hoon;Lee, Ji-Young
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.99-104
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    • 2008
  • This study surveys the types of form works used for constructing composite basement walls found in domestic construction sites. Based on expert surveys, the research provides criteria for selecting a form work type and cost-benefit analysis for different types of form works. In selecting a form work type, safety was considered the most important factor. It is induced from the survey that a successful construction requires a form work type that could solidly bear the lateral pressure of concrete rather than other types that cut back the cost and shorten the construction period. In the cost-benefit analysis, the benefit was the highest in 'euro-form+soldier system', and the cost was most competent in 'rib-lath+soldier system'. In considering benefit and cost together, 'euro-form+soldier system' was judged to be the best option. This is likely to be attributed to the following reasons: site workers are familiar with euro-forms because it is the most widely used; and, soldier system is more reliable in bearing lateral pressure compared to steel pipes.