• Computational Structural Engineering
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• v.26 no.4
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• pp.7-12
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• 2013

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.35 no.10
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• pp.1329-1335
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• 2011

On the basis of detailed 3D finite-element (FE) limit analyses, the plastic limit load solutions for pipes with slanted circumferential through-wall cracks (TWCs) subjected to axial tension, global bending, and internal pressure are reported. The FE model and analysis procedure employed in the present numerical study were validated by comparing the present FE results with existing solutions for plastic limit loads of pipes with idealized TWCs. For the quantification of the effect of slanted crack on plastic limit load, slant correction factors for calculating the plastic limit loads of pipes with slanted TWCs from pipes with idealized TWCs are newly proposed from extensive 3D FE calculations. These slant-correction factors are presented in tabulated form for practical ranges of geometry and for each set of loading conditions.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.37 no.12
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• pp.1453-1463
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• 2013

In this study, we investigated the effect of the indenter geometry on the crack characteristics by indentation cracking test and FEA. We conducted various cohesive finite element simulations based on the findings of Lee et al. (2012), who examined the effect of cohesive model parameters on crack size and formulated conditions for crack initiation and propagation. First, we verified the FE model through comparisons with experimental results that were obtained from Berkovich and Vickers indentations. We observed whether nonsymmetrical cracks formed beneath the surface during Berkovich indentation via FEA. Finally, we examined the relation between the crack size and the number of cracks. Based on this relation and the effect of the indenter angle on the crack size, we can predict from the crack size obtained with an indenter of one shape (such as Berkovich or Vickers) the crack size for an indenter of different shape.

• Computational Structural Engineering
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• v.7 no.4
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• pp.119-126
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• 1994

One of the most serious promblems in the concrete structures is cracking failure due to the several complicated reasons. These cracks are not only serious structural problems, but also lower the durability and deteriorate the structural shape, which cause the reinforcement rust in the open air and sea water. An analytical study was undertaken to investigate the cracking problems in the one of concrete caissons using Finite Element Method. This caisson is modelled with plate elements and truss elements for the walls and lifting cables respectively and analyzed in the every construction stages, such as lifting, moving, sinking, filling, towing, setting, and proposed reasonable construction methods for the concrete caisson structures.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.34 no.9
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• pp.1185-1191
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• 2010

Aged aircraft have several cracks as a results of long-term service, and these cracks affect the safety and decrease the rate of operation of the aircraft. To solve these problems, crack propagation analysis should be performed to determine the service life at fatigue critical location(FCL). It is, however, almost impossible to obtain the stress spectrum, which is crucial for crack propagation analysis of the FCLs of wing structure of aged aircraft. In this study, to analyze the fatigue crack propagation behavior at the FCL of an aged aircraft, first finite element analysis is performed for a 3D geometry model of the aircraft wing structure, which is obtained using CATIA based on the paper drawings. Then, the transfer function and stress-spectrum of the FCL are derived using the load factor data and the FEA results. Finally, the crack propagation rates of the FCL are evaluated using the commercial software, NASGRO 6.0.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.36 no.3
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• pp.245-252
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• 2012

This paper proposes a simple numerical method, based on the stress-modified fracture strain-damage model with the stress-reduction technique, for predicting the failure behaviors of ductile plates with multiple through-wall cracks. This technique is implemented using the user-defined subroutines provided in ABAQUS. For validation, the results simulated using the proposed method are compared with published experimental data of Japanese researchers.

• Proceedings of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute Conference
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• 2009.04a
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• pp.287-290
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• 2009

이 논문에서는 가압중수형(Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor) 프리스트레스 콘크리트 격납건물의 1/4 축소모델에 대한 극한내압능력과 전반적인 비선형거동에 관한 유한요소 해석을 수행하였다. 가압중수형 격납건물은 원통형 벽체와 돔으로 구성되었고, 4개의 부벽을 갖는다. 유한요소해석을 위해서 상용코드 ABAQUS를 이용하였고, 콘크리트, 철근 및 텐던에 대한 수치모델링을 작성하여 자중과 내압하중을 적용하였고, 텐던의 2% 변형률을 기준으로 극한내압능력을 평가하였다. 이때 사용된 재료모델로 콘크리트는 Concrete Damaged Plasticity 모델을 사용하였고, 철근과 텐던은 Elasto-Plastic 모델을 적용하였다. 유한요소 해석결과 콘크리트의 초기균열 0.41MPa에서 발생하였고, 극한내압은 0.56MPa 정도로 평가되었다.

• Computational Structural Engineering
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.113-118
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• 1998

CERVENKA CONSULTING의 설립자인 Vladimir Cervenka는 1970년 미국 Colorado 대학에서 콘크리트 크랙(Concrete Crack)과 관련하여 개발되어지던 유한요소해석 프로그램을 박사학위 취득 후 체코의 Czech Technical University와 Stuttgart University에서 계속 공동 개발이 되었다. 1990년에 CERVENKA CONSULTING이라는 회사가 설립이 되었고 그 후 "SBETA"라는 콘크리트 구조의 균열(Crack), 파괴(Fracture Mechanics) 등의 비선형모델(Nonlinear Material Model)의 유한요소해석(Finite Element Analysis) 프로그램을 상용화 출시하여 그동안 여러번 version-up이 되면서 현재는 두 대학의 교수, Jana Margoldova와 Radomir Pukl가 개발에 참여하여 최근에는 SBETA 2.0이 세계 여러 나라에서 사용이 되고 있는 콘크리트 구조의 크랙 해석용 프로그램이다.

• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.15 no.3
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• pp.433-440
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• 2002

A branched crack in a semi-infinite plate under uniform tension and bending moment is considered in this study By using the superposition, the stress and moment intensity factors for the branched crack subjected to uniform tension and bending moment we evaluated. The stress intensity factors we obtained by using the finite element method and the J-based mutual integral. The moment intensity factors are calculated by extrapolating the values of the moment new the crack tip. Numerical results lot the normalized stress and moment Intensity factors we shown as functions of the ratio of branched crack length to main crack length and the branching angle.

• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.12 no.3
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• pp.293-308
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• 1999

이 논문에서는 패널, 깊은 보 그리고 전단벽과 같이 평면응력상태하에 있는 철근콘크리트 구조물의 비선형 유한요소해석에 있어서의 직교이방성 콘크리트 구성 모델의 적용성을 보여준다. 등가의 일축 변형을 개념을 토대로 콘크리트의 구성 관계가 주변형률 축과 일치하고 하중이력에 따라 회전하는 직교하는 축에 대해 제시된다. 제안된 모델은 이축 압축응력상태와 인장-압축 응력상태에서 각각 압축강도의 증가와 인장 저항력의 감소효과를 보여주는 이축 파괴영역의 정의를 포함한다. 인장균열이 발생한 후, 콘크리트의 압축강도의 감소효과가 제시되고, 인장강화효과로 알려진 철근에 의해 지지되는 콘크리트의 인장응력이 고려된다. 평균응력과 평균변형률 개념을 사용하여 힘의 평형, 적합조건 그리고 철근과 철근을 둘러싼 콘크리트 사이의 부착응력-슬림 관계를 토대로 인장강화효과를 모사하기 위한 모델이 제안된다. 유한요소 모델에 의한 예측은 유용한 실험자료와의 비교에 의해 입증된다. 이 논문에서는 해석결과와 이상화한 전단 패널실험으로부터 얻어진 실험값의 비교연구가 수행되고, 제안된 모델의 타당성을 보여주기 위해 서로 다른 응력상태하의 전단 패널 보와 벽체의 힘-변위 관계를 평가하였다.