• Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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• v.11 no.6
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• pp.181-192
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• 2007

In domestic case, there are no results of corresponding researches for measuring external tendon force. The purpose of the present paper is therefore to measure external tendon force by using deriving ultrasonic method. For this purpose, we designed and manufactured wedges and test system, and measured ultrasonic pulse velocity and pulse amplitude. By using measured data, we tried to analyze the characteristics of tendon force, and to derive the relationship between tendon force and ultrasonic pulse velocity, finally to develop the technic of measuring system using ultrasonic pulse velocity. So tendon force-velocity relationship was proposed by equations, and those equations of which errors were 3.92~8.77% will be possible to adapt in-site.

• 한국방재학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2010.02a
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• pp.39.2-39.2
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• 2010

본 논문에서는 프리스트레스트 콘크리트 거더 구조물의 긴장력 손실을 검색하기 위한 유한요소모델 개선기법을 제시하였다. 먼저, 유한요소모델개선 기법의 이론적 배경을 제시하였다. 두 번째로, 다수의 긴장력 조건하의 모형 PSC 거더에 대한 모드파라메터들을 측정하기위해 진동실험을 수행하였다. 세 번째로, 유한요소모델의 구조파라메터 개선을 통해 실험결과와 유사한 고유진동수를 얻기 위한 진동기반 구조식별을 수행하였다. 마지막으로, 다수의 긴장력 조건하에서 실험을 통해 측정된 고유진동수와 수치적으로 식별된 고유 진동수를 이용하여 모델개선 기법의 적합성을 검증하였다.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.9 no.4
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• pp.549-555
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• 2023

Jacking force loss management inside the PSC Box girder of a common high-speed railway is a very important feature in girder performance, and requires detailed management during the maintenance of the girder. This study aimed to analyze the timing of re-tension prediction of PSC Box girder based on the reduction level of the packing force inside the girder and the results of the tension loss measured without the train load test. As a result of predicting the timing of re-tension according to the level of tension reduction of the PSC Box Girder, the Jacking Force Loss curve was gently analyzed before the structure reached 17 years after confirmed completion, and 17 years later, it was found that the jacking force loss curve progressed rapidly. The results confirmed that the tension of the structure decreases with the service life increase, but considerably decreases as the structure ages. Therefore, more data and research on tension loss of facilities over 20 years are much required.

• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.28 no.6
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• pp.699-706
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• 2015

This paper presents results of one-year monitoring on prestressing force of a 7-wire steel post-tensioning strand which is installed in a UHPC(ultra high performance concrete) bridge with 11.0 m long, 5.0 m wide, and 0.6 m high by using a FBG-encapsulated 7-wire steel strand. The initial prestressing forces and the prestress changes during a vehicle load test were measured using the FBG-encapsulated strand. The results show that the FBG-encapsulated 7-wire strand is very effective for monitoring the prestress forces even the change in the tension force is very small. Additionally, it was indicated that selection of the thermal expansion coefficient which is used for the temperature correction shall be carefully carried out.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.28 no.5A
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• pp.747-756
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• 2008

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of the important parameters on the transfer length during the dynamic flame cutting of tendon experimentally. The considered parameters were strand diameter, concrete cover thickness, stirrup, debonding strand and release method. Ten pretensioned concete beam specimens were cast and tested. Time history curves for the axial strain of tendon were measured by electrical resistance strain gauges mounted on the strands. Experimental results indicated that large dynamic shock effects occurred near cut-end during the sudden release. The prestressing forces are dependent on the parameters above considered. The ratio of residual prestressing forces of 12.7 mm strands is greater than 15.2 mm strands. Using debonding strand and gradual release are more efficient for applying prestressing forces.

• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.28 no.6
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• pp.715-722
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• 2015

The prestressing force has not been managed after construction nevertheless it is one of the importrant factors that maintain the structural safety of PSC girder bridges. The prestressing force is just measured during construction using jacking device and after that, it can not be managed practically. For this reason, this study investigated the measurements of prestress using embedded sensors that can be available now with an ultimate goal to propose smart prestressed girders that can measure the prestress from the birth to the end of service life. 4 types of sensors were installed on the small prestressed girders, and the applicability and the accuracy of those sensors were tested while the prestress was applied to the girders. The results show that a center-hole type loadcell has a tendency to measure a prestressing force higher than a reference value, especially when it is loaded with an eccentricity. a EM sensor shows several advantages that has a good practical accuracy, that can be installed anyplace along the tendons.

• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.287-294
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• 2008

This study proposes a novel method for in service evaluation of tension force of a prestressed 7-wire strand which is frequently employed for retrofitting bridge superstructure. The smart strand is made by replacing the straight king wire of the strand with an instrumented steel tube in which the FBG sensor is embedded. Since the strain of the smart strand can easily be measured using the sensor, it is possible to monitor tension force of the strand during the service. For the sake of demonstrating effectiveness of the proposed strand, we came up with a 7.0m long prototype with 2 FBG sensors, and it is applied as an external tendon to a 6.4m long and 0.6 high RC T-shaped beam. A loading-unloading test has been carried out, and estimated tension forces using the smart strand are compared with measured forces by load cell. The comparison showed that the proposed smart tendon is useful and accurate for monitering tension force of the prestressed tendon.

• Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.303-310
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• 2009

CFRP(carbon fiber reinforced polymer) tendons can be used as an alternative to solve the corrosion problem of steel tendons. Material properties of CFRP tendons such as bond strength, transfer length, and development length should be determined in order to apply to concrete structures. First of all, in case of application for pretension concrete members with CFRP tendons, transfer length is an important factor. A total of 9 beams have been cast to determine transfer length and development length of domestic CFRP tendon in this paper. Test results revealed that transfer length of the prestressing 25% and 50% are 34D, 55D respectively. Also, transfer length has increased as the prestressing force has increased. A change was observed in transfer length of developed CFRP tendon after 9 weeks. ${\alpha}_t$ of developed CFRP tendon was 2.3 similar to the steel strand.

• Geotechnical Engineering
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• v.28 no.12
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• pp.42-45
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• 2012

• Journal of Korea Entertainment Industry Association
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.225-233
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• 2019

The study was to find out the effects of computer game and stretching on muscle tone and concentration. The subjects were 30 adults, who were divided into 15 stretching group and 15 control group after applying computer game for 120 minutes. The subjects measured muscle tone and concentration before experiment, the same measurements were made before and after applying the stretching. The muscle tone was respectively measured after 60 minutes and 120 minutes of computer game. The results showed that muscle tone increased significantly after 60 minutes and 120 minutes of computer game, and significantly decreased in the stretching intervention group. Concentration increased significantly after computer game, but there was no significant difference after application of stretching. In this study, computer game increased muscle tone and concentration, and stretching decreased increased muscle tone. Therefore, proper stretching after computer games will reduce musculoskeletal diseases caused by increased muscle tone, and development of appropriate game contents will be an effective tool for concentration training.