• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.142-153
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• 2004

Statement of problem: Increasing demand of esthetic restorations made lots of kinds of ceramic materials. Among them, zirconia has been being focused by many dentists. But, mechanical properties of zirconia were still unclear. Purpose : The purposes of this study were to analyze the flexural strength of various zirconia ceramics which had been currently used for clinic i.e., In-Ceram Zirconia(Vita Zahnfabrik, Bad $S\"{a}ckingen$, Germany), Celay Zirconia(Vita Zahnfabrik, Bad $S\"{a}ckingen$, Germany) and CAD/CAM Zirconia (Adens Zi-Ceram. Seoul , Korea). Material and methods: The four point bending test(ASTM Cl161) was used to measure the flexural strength of a specimen before and after circular heat treatment and fatigue loading. Results : 1. The average value of flexural strengths of CAD/CAM Zirconia, Celay Zirconia, In-Ceram Zirconia in dry condition were 806.5 MPa, 669.9 MPa, 605.6 MPa, respectively. There was a statistically significant difference in strength among the types (P<0.05). 2. After thermocycling, the average flexural strengths of CAD/CAM Zirconia, Celay Zirconia, In-Ceram Zirconia were 791.2 MPa, 604.2 MPa, 605.4 MPa, respectively. CAD/CAM Zirconia showed statistically significant higher strength(P<0.05). The others showed no significant difference after thermocycling(P>0.05). 3. After fatigue loading in wet condition. the average flexural strengths of CAD/CAM Zirconia, Celay Zirconia, In-Ceram Zirconia were 806.0 MPa, 674.9 MPa, 601.7 MPa, respectively. There was a significant difference in strength among the types(P<0.05). 4. There was no statistically significant difference in strength of the specimens according to experimental methods except for before and after thermocycling in Celay Zirconia(P>0.05). Conclusion: Besides high esthetic quality, zirconia had sufficiently high mechanical strength.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제38권5호
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• pp.575-582
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• 2000

This investigation was designed to determine whether heat-pressing and/or simulated heat treatments affected the flexure strength and the microstructure of the lithium disilicate glass-ceramic in the IPS Empress 2 system. Four groups of the specimens were prepared as follows: group 1 - as-received material, group 2 - heat-pressed material; group 3 - heat-pressed and simulated initial heat-treated material; group 4 - heat-pressed and the simulated heat-treated material with full firings for a final restoration. The three-point bending test and the scanning elec-tron microscope (SEM) analysis was conducted for the purpose of this study. The flexure strength of group 2 was significantly higher than that of group 1. However, there were no significant differences in strength among group 2, 3, and 4, and between group 1 and 4. The SEM micrographs of the lithium disilicate glass-ceramic showed the closely packed, multi-directionally interlocking microstructure of numerous lithium disilicate crystals protruding from the glass matrix. The crystals of the heat-pressed materials (group 2, 3, and 4) were a little denser and about two times bigger than those of the as-received material (group 1). This change of microstructure is more obviously exhibited particularly between group 1 and 2. However, there was no a marked difference among group 2, 3, and 4 after the heat-pressing procedure. Although there were significant increase of the strength and some changes of the microstructure after the heat-pressing operation, the combination of the heat-pressing and the simulated subsequent heat treatments did not produce the increase of strength of IPS Empress 2 glass-ceramic.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제48권5호
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• pp.316-325
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• 2018

Objective: The aim of this systematic multiscale analysis was to evaluate the effects of thermoforming on the physical and mechanical properties of thermoplastic materials used to fabricate transparent orthodontic aligners (TOAs). Methods: Specimens were fabricated using four types of thermoplastic materials with different thicknesses under a thermal vacuum. Transparency, water absorption and solubility, surface hardness, and the results of three-point bending and tensile tests were evaluated before and after thermoforming. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance and Student's t-test. Results: After thermoforming, the transparency of Duran and Essix A+ decreased, while the water absorption ability of all materials; the water solubility of Duran, Essix A+, and Essix ACE; and the surface hardness of Duran and Essix A+ increased. The flexure modulus for the 0.5-mm-thick Duran, Essix A+, and eCligner specimens increased, whereas that for the 0.75-/1.0-mm-thick Duran and eClginer specimens decreased. In addition, the elastic modulus increased for the 0.5-mm-thick Essix A+ specimens and decreased for the 0.75-mm-thick Duran and Essix ACE and the 1.0-mm-thick Essix ACE specimens. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that the physical and mechanical properties of thermoplastic materials used for the fabrication of TOAs should be evaluated after thermoforming in order to characterize their properties for clinical application.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.481-492
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• 2018

In this paper, a new hybrid fiber system (NHFS) is investigated for the application of slab. The steel fiber, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber and calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) whisker is added to form NHFS. The four-point bending test is carried out on the flexural properties of slab with plain, steel fiber, traditional hybrid fiber system (THFS) and NHFS reinforced cementitious composites. The flexural behavior is evaluated by ASTM C1018-97, JCI-SF4 and post-crack strength (PCS) technique. The evaluation parameters of flexural toughness such as toughness index (TI), equivalent flexural strength (EFS) and PCS are determined. The size of slab specimens is $15mm(thickness){\times}50mm(width){\times}200mm(length)$. The results show that adding $CaCO_3$ whisker to THFS can significantly improve the flexural strength, TI, EFS, PCS of the slab. The empirical relation between reinforcing index ($RI_v$) and flexural parameters show that flexural parameters of slabs increase first and then decrease; which indicates that optimum $RI_v$ values can be helpful in the considering the mix design of steel-PVA fibers-$CaCO_3$ whisker composites for achieving the desired flexural-related properties. The scanning electron microscopy is performed to observe the micro-morphological characteristics of the fracture surface, which proved the positive hybrid effect among the different fibers in cementitious composites. The NHFS can arrest the generation and propagation of the crack from micro to macro level.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.467-484
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• 2023

Despite the significant features of fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (FRCCs), including better mechanical, fractural, and durability performance, their high content of cement has restricted their use in the construction industry. Although ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) is considered the main supplementary cementitious material, its slow pozzolanic reaction stands against its application. The addition of nano-sized mineral modifiers, including nano-silica (NS), is an alternative to address the drawbacks of using GGBFS. The main object of this empirical and numerical research is to examine the effect of NS on the strain-hardening behavior of cementitious composites; ten mixes were designed, and five levels of NS were considered. This study proposes a new method, using a four-point bending test to assess the use of nano-silica (NS) on the flexural behavior, first cracking strength, fracture energy, and micromechanical parameters including interfacial friction bond strength and maximum bridging stress. Digital image correlation (DIC) was used for monitoring the initiation and propagation of the cracks. In addition, to attain a deep comprehension of fiber/matrix interaction, scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis was used. It was discovered that using nano-silica (NS) in cementitious materials results in an enhancement in the matrix toughness, which prevents multiple cracking and, therefore, strain-hardening. In addition, adding NS enhanced the interfacial transition zone between matrix and fiber, leading to a higher interfacial friction bond strength, which helps multiple cracking in the composite due to the hydrophobic nature of polypropylene (PP) fibers. The findings of this research provide insight into finding the optimum percent of NS in which both ductility and high tensile strength of the composites would be satisfied. As a concluding remark, a new criterion is proposed, showing that the optimum value of nano-silica is 2%. The findings and proposed method of this study can facilitate the design and utilization of green cementitious composites in structures.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.731-740
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• 2008

본 연구는 하부 절곡강판과 T형강을 D16mm 스터드 전단연결재를 이용하여 콘크리트와 일체화시킨 교량용 강합성 바닥판의 피로 거동 및 피로성능을 평가하기 위한 것이다. 제안된 강합성 바닥판의 피로성능 평가를 위하여 총 8본의 시험체가 제작되었으며, 각각의 시험체에 3 종류의 일정진폭을 가진 피로하중이 재하되었다. 피로실험결과, 피로균열은 강합성 바닥판 하부 절곡강판의 절곡점에서 발생하여 상부 T형강으로 진전되는 것으로 나타났으며, 피로하중에 따라 시험체의 변위 및 변형률이 증가하고 피로균열발생 후 변위와 변형률이 급격히 변화하였다. 제안된 강합성 바닥판의 피로강도는 도로교설계기준 및 도로교설계기준 피로상세 범주의 자료가 된 NCHRP 102와 NCHRP 147 보고서의 피로실험결 과와 비교하여 평가한 결과 대상 강합성 바닥판은 피로상세 범주 C에 해당하는 것으로 평가되었다.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.178-189
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 CFRP 표면부착 공법의 대안으로 최근에 관심을 끌고 있는 NSM(Near Surface Mounted)기법으로 전단 보강된 RC 부재의 전단강도를 평가하기 위한 실험과 해석을 수행하였다. 전단철근이 없는 7개의 실험체에 대해 4점 휨실험을 실시하였다. 실험변수로는 CFRP 스트립의 경사($45^{\circ}$, $90^{\circ}$)와 스트립의 간격(250mm, 200mm, 150mm, 100mm)이 고려되었다. 실험적 연구를 통해 NSM공법으로 전단 보강된 RC 부재의 전단강도와 파괴모드에 대한 각 실험변수의 영향을 평가하였다. 실험결과는 $45^{\circ}$ 경사로 스트립을 보강한 실험체들은 스트립의 파단으로 파괴된 반면, 수직으로 스트립을 보강한 실험체들은 스트립의 슬립으로 파괴됨을 보였다. 또한, $45^{\circ}$ 경사 스트립이 수직 스트립보다 전단저항력 증가시킬뿐만 아니라 파괴시의 처짐을 크게 증가시키는 것으로 나타났다. 추가적으로 RBSN 해석은 NSM기법으로 전단 보강된 RC 부재의 균열형상 및 하중-처짐관계를 적절하게 예측하였다.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.199-208
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• 2010

FRP bar를 철근 대체제로 활용하기 위해서는 설계 기준의 확립이 시급하나 국내에서는 이 소재에 대한 기초 연구가 부족한 상황이다. 그러므로 2차에 걸쳐 전단보강이 없는 18개의 FRP RC와 4개의 기존 RC 실험체의 거동을 관찰하였다. 1차 실험은 휨 파괴 거동과 사용성 항목의 계측 자료 수집을 목적으로 시작되었다. 휨파괴를 유도하기 위하여 전단배근을 강화하는 대신 그로 인한 거동의 불확실성을 배제하기 위하여 전단지간비만을 조정하여 휨파괴를 유도하고, 전단배근을 사용하지 않기로 하였다. 실험 결과 거의 모든 실험체는 전단파괴 되었으며 실험계획에 적용한 ACI 440.1R과 CSA S806의 전단 강도식이 실제와 큰 편차가 있음을 확인하였다. 1차 실험의 결과를 근거로 2차 실험에서는 전단파괴거동을 집중적으로 관찰하였다. 표준 실험체의 제원은 길이 3,300 mm폭 ${\times}$ 800 mm ${\times}$ 유효깊이 200 mm, 순지간 2,800 mm, 전단지간 1,200 mm로 전단지간비는 6.0이며, 단순지지 조건으로 4점 재하실험을 수행하였다. 검토 변수에는 콘크리트 압축강도, 보강근의 종류 및 탄성계수, 전단지간비, 유효보강비, 다발 배근의 영향, 피복두께의 영향이 포함된다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제1권3호
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• pp.113-117
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• 2009

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM. Recently Yttrium-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (Y-TZP) has been introduced due to superior flexural strength and fracture toughness compared to other dental ceramic systems. Although zirconia has outstanding mechanical properties, the phenomenon of decrease in the life-time of zirconia resulted from degradation in flexural strength after low temperature aging has been reported. PURPOSE. The objective of this study was to investigate degradation of flexural strength of Y-TZP ceramics after various low temperature aging treatments and to evaluate the phase stability and micro-structural change after aging by using X-ray diffraction analysis and a scanning electron microscope (SEM). MATERIAL AND METHODS. Y-TZP blocks of Vita In-Ceram YZ (Vita Zahnfabrik, Bad $S\ddot{a}ckingen$, Germany) were prepared in 40 mm (length) $\times$ 4 mm (width) $\times$ 3 mm (height) samples. Specimens were artificially aged in distilled water by heat-treatment at a temperature of 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, and $225^{\circ}C$ for 10 hours, in order to induce the phase transformation at the surface. To measure the mechanical property, the specimens were subjected to a four-point bending test using a universal testing machine (Instron model 3365; Instron, Canton, Mass, USA). In addition, X-ray diffraction analysis (DMAX 2500; Rigaku, Tokyo, Japan) and SEM (Hitachi s4700; Jeol Ltd, Tokyo, Japan) were performed to estimate the phase transformation. The statistical analysis was done using SAS 9.1.3 (SAS institute, USA). The flexural strength data of the experimental groups were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance and to detect statistically significant differences ($\alpha$= .05). RESULTS. The mean flexural strength of sintered Vita In-Ceram YZ without autoclaving was 798 MPa. When applied aging temperature at below $125^{\circ}C$ for 10 hours, the flexural strength of Vita In-Ceram YZ increased up to 1,161 MPa. However, at above $150^{\circ}C$, the flexural strength started to decrease. Although low temperature aging caused the tetragonal-to-monoclinic phase transformation related to temperature, the minimum flexural strength was above 700 MPa. CONCLUSION. The monoclinic phase started to appear after aging treatment above $100^{\circ}C$. With the higher aging temperature, the fraction of monoclinic phase increased. The ratio of monoclinic/tetragonal + monoclinic phase reached a plateau value, circa 75% above $175^{\circ}C$. The point of monoclinic concentration at which the flexural strength begins to decrease was between 12% and 54%.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제38권10호
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• pp.1093-1100
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• 2014

본 논문의 목적은 알루미늄 압출재와 샌드위치 복합재를 사용한 초고속 자기부상 열차의 하이브리드 차체 경량화 설계를 제안하는 것이다. 샌드위치 복합재는 무게 감소를 위해 2차 부재인 루프에 적용되었다. 용접에 의한 샌드위치 복합재 루프와 알루미늄 압출재 사이드 프레임과 접합시키기 위해 샌드위치 복합재 네 옆면에 가이드 알루미늄 프레임을 갖도록 고안하였다. 가이드 알루미늄 프레임의 체결력은 3점 굽힘 시험을 통해 검증하였으며, 차체의 구조 안전성 및 충돌 안전도는 상용 유한요소해석프로그램을 이용하여 철도안전법에 따라 평가하고 검증하였다. 연구결과, 알루미늄 압출재와 샌드위치 복합재로 이루어진 하이브리드 차체는 알루미늄 압출재로만 이루어진 차체에 비해 무게 절감 효과와 향상된 구조 성능을 얻을 수 있다.