• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.191-205
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• 2020

Soil shear strength parameters play a remarkable role in designing geotechnical structures such as retaining wall and dam. This study puts an effort to propose two accurate and practical predictive models of soil shear strength parameters via hybrid artificial neural network (ANN)-based models namely genetic algorithm (GA)-ANN and particle swarm optimization (PSO)-ANN. To reach the aim of this study, a series of consolidated undrained Triaxial tests were conducted to survey inherent strength increase due to addition of polypropylene fibers to sandy soil. Fiber material with different lengths and percentages were considered to be mixed with sandy soil to evaluate cohesion (as one of shear strength parameter) values. The obtained results from laboratory tests showed that fiber percentage, fiber length, deviator stress and pore water pressure have a significant impact on cohesion values and due to that, these parameters were selected as model inputs. Many GA-ANN and PSO-ANN models were constructed based on the most effective parameters of these models. Based on the simulation results and the computed indices' values, it is observed that the developed GA-ANN model with training and testing coefficient of determination values of 0.957 and 0.950, respectively, performs better than the proposed PSO-ANN model giving coefficient of determination values of 0.938 and 0.943 for training and testing sets, respectively. Therefore, GA-ANN can provide a new applicable model to effectively predict cohesion of fiber-reinforced sandy soil.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.645-655
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• 2022

Granular columns have recently found widespread use in underground construction. The behaviour of granular columns under vertical loads has been extensively studied, specifically in relation to vertical load capacity obtained by bulging of the column body, including the behaviour after encasement of material. Determining the shear strength of loose soils reinforced with granular columns has received less attention. After the observations of lateral deformation near the toe of the embankment, attempts have been made to strengthen the lateral strength of granular columns. The purpose of this research is to look into the effects of different encasement conditions on the lateral load capacity of granular columns. This was accomplished by three-dimensional finite element analysis with FEM software. Various normal pressures and two different encasement configurations, namely single layer encasement and double layer encasement, with differing tensile strengths, were used in this study to determine their effect on lateral resistance. The failure envelope for a single column planted in loose sand was used to analyse the findings for three different granular column diameters, as well as the impact of different encasement conditions. According to the findings, the inclusion of a Granular Column enhanced the shear strength and overall stiffness of the loose sand bed, and the encasement of the Granular Column helped in deriving higher lateral resistance.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.130-137
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• 2017

최근 경제 성장과 건설 기술의 발달로 인해 구조물이 대형화, 고층화됨에 따라 상부구조물을 지지할 수 있는 기초의 역할이 중요시 되고 있다. 이 연구에서는 철근콘크리트 말뚝 성능향상을 목적으로 프리캐스트공법과 철근 및 속채움 콘크리트로 말뚝머리부를 보강한 철근 콘크리트 말뚝(HPC)을 개발하고 한계상태설계법을 바탕으로 말뚝성능을 예측하였고 설계와 실제강도와 비교를 통해 말뚝 내력의 안전성을 평가하였다. HPC말뚝 본체의 단면형상은 최대폭 500 mm, 최소폭 475 mm의 10각 단면으로 말뚝머리부 본체 두께는 70 mm이다. 중공부 본체 내측은 도로교설계기준에서 제시하는 수평전단강도를 확보하기 위해 요철형상으로 제작하였다. 전단강도 실험 결과 사인장균열이 발생하였지만 최종 파괴단계까지 급격한 파괴 없이 안정적인 전단내력을 확보하였고 한계상태설계법으로 예측한 전단강도를 135%, 119% 상회하였다. 말뚝머리 본체부 두께에 가외철근 보강 유무에 따라 제작된 실험체의 항타실험 결과 모든 말뚝 실험체에 균열이 발생하지 않아 충격에 대한 저항이 우수한 것으로 나타났다. 기성 PHC말뚝과 HPC말뚝 연결부 휨실험을 통해 측정된 휨하중을 평가한 결과 기성 PHC말뚝 설계 휨균열 하중에 비해 1.51배 및 1.48배 높은 값을 나타내어 충분한 연결부 휨내력을 확보하는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국해양공학회지
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.394-399
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• 2019

Plywood is a laminated wood material where alternating layers are perpendicular to each other. It is used in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier for an insulation system because it has excellent durability, a light weight, and high stiffness. An LNG cargo containment system (LNG CCS) is subjected to loads from gravity, sloshing impact, hydrostatic pressure, and thermal expansion. Shear forces are applied to an LNG CCS locally by these loads. For these reasons, the materials in an LNG CCS must have good mechanical performance. This study evaluated the shear behavior of plywood. This evaluation was conducted from room temperature ($25^{\circ}C$) to cryogenic temperature ($-163^{\circ}C$), which is the actual operating environment of an LNG storage tank. Based on the plywood used in an LNG storage tank, a shear test was conducted on specimens with thicknesses of 9 mm and 12 mm. Analyses were performed on how the temperature and thickness of the plywood affected the shear strength. Regardless of the thickness, the strength increased as the temperature decreased. The 9 mm thick plywood had greater strength than the 12 mm thick specimen, and this tendency became clearer as the temperature decreased.

• 공업화학
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.214-218
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• 2013

나일론66에 다중벽 탄소나노튜브(multi-walled carbon nano tube, MWCNT)를 1, 3, 5, 7 wt% 첨가하여 이축압출기(twin screw extruder)를 이용하여 나일론66/MWCNT 복합체를 제조하였다. MWCNT의 함량에 따른 열적특성, 분산성, 유변 학적 특성 및 충격특성을 DSC, TGA, X선 회절 분석기(XRD), 전자주사현미경(SEM), 동적유변측정기(ARES) 그리고 Izod 시험기를 이용하여 분석하였다. 나일론66에 MWCNT를 첨가할 때 나일론66의 비등온결정화에 영향을 주는 것을 DSC를 이용하여 확인하였다. 나일론66/MWCNT 복합체의 경우 낮은 전단속도 영역에서 복합점도 및 복합점도에 대 한 주파수 의존성을 나타내는 전단박하(shear thinning)가 증가하였으며, MWCNT 함량이 증가할수록 증가폭이 크게 나타났다. 또한 복합체의 G'-G" plot의 기울기가 감소하는 현상으로부터 탄성특성 증가를 확인하였다. 기계적 물성으 로 Izod 충격강도를 분석하였고, 3 wt% MWCNT가 첨가될 때 60%의 충격강도 개선을 확인하였다. SEM을 이용하여 나일론66내의 MWCNT의 분산성을 확인하였다.

• 한국복합재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국복합재료학회 1999년도 춘계학술발표대회 논문집
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• pp.1.1-4
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• 1999

The toughening mechanism and fracture behavior of rubber/polymer composites were investigated with respect to two factors; (1) the composition ratio of polymers(PPO and PS which have a different chain flexibility) and (ii) the rubber particle size in PPO/PS blend system Izod impact test and fractographic observation of the fracture surface using scanning electron microscope were conducted, Finite element analysis were carried out to gain understanding of plastic deformation(shear yielding and crazing) of these materials.

• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.539-553
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• 2016

Polymer concrete (PC) has been favoured over Portland cement concrete when low permeability, high adhesion, and/or high durability against aggressive environments are required. In this research, a new class of PC incorporating Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) is introduced. Four PC mixes with different MWCNTs contents were examined. MWCNTs were carefully dispersed in epoxy resin and then mixed with the hardener and aggregate to produce PC. The impact strength of the new PC was investigated by performing low-velocity impact tests. Other mechanical properties of the new PC including compressive, flexural, and shear strengths were also characterized. Moreover, microstructural characterization using scanning electron microscope and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy of PC incorporating MWCNTs was performed. Impact test results showed that energy absorption of PC with 1.0 wt% MWCNTs by weight of epoxy resin was significantly improved by 36 % compared with conventional PC. Microstructural analysis demonstrated evidence that MWCNTs significantly altered the chemical structure of epoxy matrix. The changes in the microstructure lead to improvements in the impact resistance of PC, which would benefit the design of various PC structural elements.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제54권10호
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• pp.3745-3765
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• 2022

The concrete structures related to nuclear safety are threatened by accidental impact loadings, mainly including the low-velocity drop-weight impact (e.g., spent fuel cask and assembly, etc. with the velocity less than 20 m/s) and high-speed projectile impact (e.g., steel pipe, valve, turbine bucket, etc. with the velocity higher than 20 m/s), while the existing studies are still limited in the impact resistant design of nuclear power plant (NPP), especially the primary RC slab. This paper aims to propose the numerical simulation and theoretical approaches to assist the impact-resistant design of RC slab in NPP. Firstly, the continuous surface cap (CSC) model parameters for concrete with the compressive strength of 20-70 MPa are fully calibrated and verified, and the refined numerical simulation approach is proposed. Secondly, the two-degree freedom (TDOF) model with considering the mutual effect of flexural and shear resistance of RC slab are developed. Furthermore, based on the low-velocity drop hammer tests and high-speed soft/hard projectile impact tests on RC slabs, the adopted numerical simulation and TDOF model approaches are fully validated by the flexural and punching shear damage, deflection, and impact force time-histories of RC slabs. Finally, as for the two low-velocity impact scenarios, the design procedure of RC slab based on TDOF model is validated and recommended. Meanwhile, as for the four actual high-speed impact scenarios, the impact-resistant design specification in Chinese code NB/T 20012-2019 is evaluated, the over conservation of which is found, and the proposed numerical approach is recommended. The present work could beneficially guide the impact-resistant design and safety assessment of NPPs against the accidental impact loadings.

• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.35-40
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• 2008

Various characters of the concrete are greatly improved as the effect of the steel fiber. As the improvement effect of the steel fiber, the increment in flexural strength, shear strength, toughness, and impact strength are remarkable, and tenacious concrete is obtained. This paper presents model which can predict mechanical behavior of the structure according to aspect ratio and volume fraction of steel fiber. Experiments on compressive strength, elastic modulus and tensile strength were performed with self-made cylindrical specimens of variable aspect ratios. This paper presents an analytical study on the behavior of a beam specimen with steel fiber reinforced concrete(SFRC). The effect of the SFRC on the crack pattern, failure mode and the flexural behavior of the structure were investigated. The analysis model based on the nonlinear layered finite element method was successfully able to find the necessary amount of steel fibers, tensile steels and beam section which can best approximate flexural strength and ductility of a given conventionally reinforced concrete beam.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.5-12
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• 2016

극한지에서는 환경적 요인과 접근성의 한계에 따라, 동결토의 강도를 현장 상태에서 파악하기 어렵다. 본 연구에서는 극한지 현장의 동결강도를 평가하기 위하여 계장화된 동적 콘 관입기로부터 산정된 동적 콘 저항력과 직접전단실험으로부터 획득된 전단강도 간의 상관성을 조사하였다. 실트가 혼합된 주문진사를 함수비 2.3%로 동일하게 조성하였으며, 시료를 냉동 챔버 내에서 동결시킨 후 직접전단실험과 동적 콘 관입실험을 진행하였다. 실험은 동결과정 및 전단과정, 그리고 동적 콘 관입과정에서 수직응력을 5kPa 및 10kPa로 조합한 4가지 경우로 구성하였으며 이에 따른 동적 콘 관입지수와 전단강도를 산정하였다. 또한 해머타격으로부터 전달되는 에너지의 손실에 대한 영향을 최소화하기 위하여 선단에서 산정된 에너지 및 변위를 이용함으로써 동적 콘 저항력을 산출하였다. 직접전단실험 및 동적 콘 관입실험을 수행한 결과 구속조건에 의한 전단강도의 증가에 따라 동적 콘 관입지수는 비선형적으로 감소하였으며, 동적 콘 저항력은 전단강도와 선형적으로 비례하는 관계로 나타났다. 본 연구는 동결토에 대한 동적 콘 관입실험과 직접전단실험을 통한 강도정수를 비교 및 평가한 연구이며 본 연구에서 도입된 동적 콘 저항력은 극한지 현장에서 동결토의 강도를 추정하기 위한 유용한 지표가 될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.