• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.32 no.5B
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• pp.313-320
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• 2012

A hybrid floating structure system combined with pontoon and semi-submersible type modules is proposed. This new system can reduce tensile forces of bottom slabs which could cause fatal damage of concrete floating structures. We performed a parametric study on the dimensions of this new system and investigate the sensitivity of the parameters to the behavior. In order to investigate various cases efficiently, we developed a simple two-step static analysis method for the fluid-structure interaction. An optimum system is derived from the investigation of the analysis results, weights and drafts of the hybrid structure. This study shows that introducing this new system to concrete floating structures is an effective way to reduce the tensile force of the bottm slab of such a floating structure. Also, it was found that when the length of the semi-submersible module is about 15%, the behavior would be optimal in the considered case.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.32 no.2A
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• pp.75-83
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• 2012

In this study, an analytical studies were carried out for the buoyancy preflexion method to improve structural performance of concrete floating structures. The buoyancy preflexion means that the preflexion effects were induced to the floating structure due to the difference in buoyancy between the pontoon modules composing the floating structures. In order to verify the buoyancy preflexion effects, an analytical studies were carried out for the floating structures. The size and dimensions of FE model were determined through the structural design process. The parameter of this analytical study was length ratios of central module part, which induces buoyancy preflexion effects, to the total length. The analysis results were pre-compression on the bottom concrete slab and displacement of freeboard due to buoyancy preflexion effects. These results were processed according to the loading step, buoyancy preflexion loads on the bottom and live loads on the topside. Then, the buoyancy preflexion effects on structural performance was analyzed. As the results of this study, it was found that the buoyancy preflexion significantly influence on structural performance of floating structures. According to the length ratio, the buoyancy preflexion effects have a tendency of parabolic form and maximized at the length ratio of 40~60%. The buoyancy preflexion method is simple in principle and easy in application. Also, it can effectively induce pre-compression on the bottom concrete slab. Therefore, it can be concluded that the buoyancy preflexion method contribute to the improvement of structural performance and decreasing of the cross-sectional depth of floating structures.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2015.07a
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• pp.1088-1089
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• 2015

본 논문에서는 태양광발전시스템의 발전 효율을 극대화하기 위한 태양전지 모듈의 배면온도를 낮출 수 있는 부유구조물의 최적화 설계에 대한 것이다. 저수지 수면은 태양에너지를 흡수하게 되면 물 온도의 상승으로 밀도저하가 발생되고 저수지의 수면이 최상층에 위치하여 지속적으로 태양에너지가 흡수는 경우 최상층의 수면온도가 $60^{\circ}C$ 이상 상승하게 된다. 이는 태양전지 모듈의 배면온도 상승을 주도하여 시스템 발전량의 감소원인으로 작용한다. 수상 태양광발전시스템의 효율 향상을 위해 태양전지 모듈의 온도 저하가 반드시 필요하고, 더불어 저수지 지리적 요건에 따른 바람의 영향 등을 고려한 태양광발전 부유구조물 최적 설계가 요구된다. 열전달 수치해석을 통해 태양광발전 구조물에 대한 최적설계, 태양전지 모듈의 온도 측정 및 성능 검증을 통해 태양광발전 구조물의 상하단의 높이의 최적 설계 조건을 확립하였다.

• Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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• v.35 no.3
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• pp.46-53
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• 1998

The aim of the present study is to develop a direct structural analysis system for more reliable and effective structural safety estimation of floating tripe ocean structures. In this system, the following three modules are included; i.e., a rigid body motion analysis module based on the three dimensional panel method, a structural analysis module, and a stochastic analysis module based on short and long term spectral analysis techniques. The structural analysis module consists of the general purpose finite element analysis program NASTRAN and the automatic load data generation program LOADGEN. As an illustrative example, the developed system is applied to structural design of a PILOT Barge Mounted Plant(BMP). Results of the structural analysis are compared with those obtained using a two dimensional strip method.

• Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.29-35
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• 2015

Recent studies to develop Very Large Floating Structure(VLFS) has shown that the construction procedure of the structure needs to acquire precast concrete module connection system using prestressing. However, the loads occurring on water are complex combinations of various condition, so the safe and stable performance of the module joints and bonding materials are key to the success of the construction. Therefore, micro-silica mixed aqua-epoxy development was introduced in Part 1 using a bonding material developed in this study. The performance of the micro-silica mixed aqua-epoxy(MSAE) applied joint of concrete module specimens connected by prestressing tendon was evaluated to verify the usability and safety of the material. RC beam, spliced beam connected by prestressing tendon and MSAE, and continuous prestressed concrete beam were tested for their initial cracking and maximum loads as well as cracking procedure and pattern. The results showed that the MSAE can control the stress concentration effect of the shear key and the crack propagation, and the maximum load capacity of MSAE joint specimens are only 5% less than that of continuous RC specimen. The details of the study are discussed in detail in the paper.

• Membrane Journal
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.268-276
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• 2009

In this study the basic data were settled down to establish theory of membrane module and apparatus for measuring suspended solid per particle size. The theory and technique were different with the conventional weight method and light scattering method. For this purpose silica, dextran, kaolin, and PEG (polyethylene glycol) suspended solutions were filtrated through glass fiber membranes GF/C and GF/A on membrane module for measuring TMP (Trans-membrane pressure) changes using digital pressure gages. And the related equation between modified solution concentration and TMP change slope was derived from the TMP change experiments, and then suspended solid concentration of samples could be expected by the equation.

• Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
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• v.19 no.3
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• pp.545-553
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• 2023

Purpose: This study proposes a casing type of shear key to connect with floating breakwater modules composed of concrete and PE(Poly Ethylene), and evaluates the structural performance of the shear key. Method: According to Eurocode, extreme load tests of shear keys with several cross-sections were conducted. Result: The maximum shear resistance of the casing type is 1.5 times than those of the plain concrete type, and the use of the casing shear key leads to ductile behaviors after its peak shear resistance than the shear key made of reinforced concrete. Conclusion: The use of the proposed casing type of shear key will contributes to improve the safety of the shear connection between modular structures.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2011.11a
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• pp.133-135
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• 2011

플로팅 건축구조용 콘크리트 부유체 구조는 현장 근처의 제작장에서 제작한 후에 제작된 부재를 현장으로 이동하여 가설장비를 이용해 각 부재를 조립해서 부유체 구조를 완성하는 방법인 프리캐스트 부재 방법을 적용하는 것이 유리하다. 따라서, 연결부의 기능과 구조적 성능을 최대한으로 유지시킬 수 있는 적절한 연결기법을 적용해야 한다. 본 연구에서는 콘크리트 부유체 연결부의 강도특성연구를 수행하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2007.05a
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• pp.2125-2129
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• 2007

본 연구에서는 영산강 하구언 배수갑문의 개방으로 대량의 담수가 방류될 경우 목포항 인근해역의 해수유동 변화와 이에 수반되는 부유물질/염분 농도의 시공간적인 변화를 파악하기 위해 방류조건과 확산성분별로 12가지의 계산 시나리오를 구성하고 MIKE21의 해수유동(HD)모듈과 오염 확산(AD)모듈을 이용하여 하구언 방류의 영향을 살펴보았다. 해수유동 모의결과, 배수갑문과의 거리에 따라 방류조건별로 수위와 유속이 최대 144.5cm, 175.6cm/sec까지 상승하였다. 특히 청계만 수역에서는 방류시기에 낙조시 유속이 최대 68.8cm/sec까지 감소해 방류에 따른 수위상승으로 낙조시 해수유출이 지체되는 것으로 판단된다. 부유물질 확산모의 결과, 목포 기준검조소를 기준으로 목포항 내부수역은 원활한 해수순환이 이루어지지 않아 각종 오염원 유입시 외해로 쉽게 확산되거나 희석되지 못하고 계속 정체되는 것으로 나타나 항내 오염이 심각하게 우려되며, 특히 연속적인 담수 방류와 방류량의 크기가 내부수역의 부유물질 농도 감소에 큰 영향을 미치는 것으로 판단됨에 따라 방류량이 작고 연속 방류가 행해지지 않는 비우기시의 오염은 더욱 심해질 것으로 판단된다. 방류조건별 염분농도 역시 방류량이 크고, 연속적인 담수 방류가 행해질 경우 농도가도 크게 감소하며 확산면적도 증가하였다.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.21 no.10
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• pp.283-290
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• 2020

In this study, a floater was developed for a frame-type solar power plant. The floater supports the frame and the solar panels. A finite element analysis was performed to design its shape and thickness, and the floater was manufactured by a rotational molding method using linear low-density polyethylene. It was found that the floater did not cause collapse and it maintained its stiffness even at 4 times the maximum load of 322.7 kgf. To perform a long-term compression test, a weight-type load application device that uses gravity was designed and manufactured. The amount of compressive deformation was measured for 7 days, and a long-term deformation equation was obtained. Even under small loads, continuous deformation was observed. However, the 10-year deformation amount for a constant load of 100 kgf was predicted to be small at about 4.64 mm. As a result, it was found that the developed floater could be used in a solar power plant on a body of water.