• Computers and Concrete
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.61-68
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• 2019

This paper presents a computational rational model to predict the ultimate and optimized load capacity of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened by a combination of longitudinal and transverse fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite plates/sheets (flexure and shear strengthening system). Several experimental and analytical studies on the confinement effect and failure mechanisms of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) wrapped columns have been conducted over recent years. Although typical axial members are large-scale square/rectangular reinforced concrete (RC) columns in practice, the majority of such studies have concentrated on the behavior of small-scale circular concrete specimens. A high performance concrete, known as polymer concrete, made up of natural aggregates and an orthophthalic polyester binder, reinforced with non-metallic bars (glass reinforced polymer) has been studied. The material is described at micro and macro level, presenting the key physical and mechanical properties using different experimental techniques. Furthermore, a full description of non-metallic bars is presented to evaluate its structural expectancies, embedded in the polymer concrete matrix. In this paper, the mechanism of mechanical interaction of smooth and lugged FRP rods with concrete is presented. A general modeling and application of various elements are demonstrated. The contact parameters are defined and the procedures of calculation and evaluation of contact parameters are introduced. The method of calibration of the calculated parameters is presented. Finally, the numerical results are obtained for different bond parameters which show a good agreement with experimental results reported in literature.

• Advances in Energy Research
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.75-90
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• 2019

Anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions are rising rapidly despite efforts to curb release of such gases. One long term potential solution to offset these destructive emissions is the capture and storage of carbon dioxide. Partially depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs are attractive targets for permanent carbon dioxide disposal due to proven storage capacity and seal integrity, existing infrastructure. Optimum well completion design in depleted reservoirs requires understanding of prominent geomechanics issues with regard to rock-fluid interaction effects. Geomechanics plays a crucial role in the selection, design and operation of a storage facility and can improve the engineering performance, maintain safety and minimize environmental impact. In this paper, an integrated geomechanics workflow to evaluate reservoir caprock integrity is presented. This method integrates a reservoir simulation that typically computes variation in the reservoir pressure and temperature with geomechanical simulation which calculates variation in stresses. Coupling between these simulation modules is performed iteratively which in each simulation cycle, time dependent reservoir pressure and temperature obtained from three dimensional compositional reservoir models in ECLIPSE were transferred into finite element reservoir geomechanical models in ABAQUS and new porosity and permeability are obtained using volumetric strains for the next analysis step. Finally, efficiency of this approach is demonstrated through a case study of oil production and subsequent carbon storage in an oil reservoir. The methodology and overall workflow presented in this paper are expected to assist engineers with geomechanical assessments for reservoir optimum production and gas injection design for both natural gas and carbon dioxide storage in depleted reservoirs.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제11권5호
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• pp.429-445
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• 2021

With regard to economic efficiency, composite fix beams are widely used to pass longitudinal shear forces across the interface. The current knowledge of the composite beam load-slip activity and shear capability are restricted to data from measurements of push-off. Modelling and analysis of the composite beams based on Euro-code 4 regarding to shear, bending, and deflection under differing loads were carried out using Finite Element through an efficient computer simulation and the final loading and sections capacity based on the failure modes was analysed. In bending, the section potential was increased by an improvement of the strength in both steel and concrete, but the flexural and compressive resistance growth is very weak (3.2% 3.1% and 3.0%), while the strength of the concrete has increased respectively from 25 N/mm² to 30, 35, and 40 N/mm² compared to the increment of steel strength by 27% and 21% when it was raised from 275 to 355 and 460 N/mm², respectively. It was found that the final flexural load capacity of fix beams was declined with increase in the fix beam span for both three steel strength. The shear capacity of sections was remained unchanged at constant steel strength and different length, but raised with final yield strength increment of steel sections by 29%, and 67% when it was raised from 275 N/mm² to 355 N/mm² and 460 N/mm², respectively.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제82권1호
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• pp.107-120
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• 2022

The bracing members capable of active control against seismic loads to reduce earthquake damage have been widely utilized in construction projects. Effectively reducing the structural damage caused by earthquake events, bracing systems equipped with retrofitting damper devices, which take advantage of the energy dissipation and impact absorption, have been widely used in practical construction sites. Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) are a new generation of smart materials with the capability of recovering their predefined shape after experiencing a large strain. This is mainly due to the shape memory effects and the superelasticity of SMA. These properties make SMA an excellent alternative to be used in passive, semi-active, and active control systems in civil engineering applications. In this research, a new system in diagonal braces with slit damper combined with SMA is investigated. The diagonal element under the effect of tensile and compressive force turns to shear force in the slit damper and creates tension in the SMA. Therefore, by creating shear forces in the damper, it leads to yield and increases the energy absorption capacity of the system. The purpose of using SMA, in addition to increasing the stiffness and strength of the system, is to create reversibility for the system. According to the results, the highest capacity is related to the case where the ratio of the width of the middle section to the width of the end section (b₁/b) is 1.0 and the ratio of the height of the middle part to the total height of the damper (h₁/h) is 0.1. This is mainly because in this case, the damper section has the highest cross-section. In contrast, the lowest capacity is related to the case where b₁/b=0.1 and the ratio h₁/h=0.8.

• 융합보안논문지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.21-26
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• 2022

마스크 착용은 COVID-19 감염을 예방하기 위한 효과적인 방안이다. 적외선 열화상 기반의 온도 측정과 신원 인식 시스템이 기업에서 널리 사용되고 있는 상황에서 마스크 감지를 위한 연구는 필수적이다. 최근 비전분야에 소개된 MTCNN은 객체 인스턴스 세분화를위한 개념적으로 간단하고 유연하며 일반적인 프레임 워크를 제시한다. 본 논문에서는 열적외선 카메라로부터 획득한 열감지영상에서 발열체인 인스턴스에 대해 발열부위의 세그멘테이션을 생성하는 동시에 이미지 내의 오브젝트 발열부분을 효율적으로 탐색하는 알고리즘을 제안한다. MTCNN(Multi-task Cascaded Convolutional Networks) 기법은 바운딩 박스 인식을 위해 기존 브랜치와 병렬로 객체 마스크를 예측하기 위한 브랜치를 추가한 알고리즘이다. MTCNN은 다른 작업으로 일반화하기 용이하다. 본 논문에서는 MTCNN기반 적외선 열영상 검출알고리즘을 제안하여 RGB영상에서 구별할 수 없는 마스크 착용 여부를 탐지하였다.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.71-82
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• 2023

Objectives: The existing reductionist approach has not reached complete understanding of the cause of schizophrenia. The objective of this study was to investigate yin-yang and five-element characteristics reflected on four time pillars of birth of patients with schizophrenia through comparison with the general population in the perspective of consilience-based holistic approach. Methods: This study was conducted using a random sequential recruitment method for the general population and individuals with schizophrenia aged 18 to 64 based on the exact date and time of birth using structured questionnaires. Relative positional relations of yin-yang and five-element with day master were primarily examined. In addition, the strength of day master with a score range of 0~100 points was assessed through operational score allocation. Results: Of 591 participants, 576 (346: general population, 230: individuals with schizophrenia) were analyzed. Between-group analyses showed no significant difference in the distribution of types of day master (χ²=10.41, df=9, p=0.318). However, significant between-group differences were shown in the distribution of the strength of day master (t=2.14, p=0.032) and frequency of restraining month branch (χ²=5.23, df=1, p=0.022). In logistic regression analysis, 10-point increase on the strength of day master decreased the probability of onset of schizophrenia over the age of 30 by 29.6% (p=0.002; 95% confidence interval, 0.566~0.876). Conclusions: Findings in this study suggest that four time pillars of birth might be associated with schizophrenia through yin-yang and five-element theory and synchronicity principle, implicating the plausibility of consilience-based holistic approach in the determination of risk factors or cause of schizophrenia.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.499-505
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 선형탄성 유한요소해석 방법과 $m_{\alpha}-tangent$ 방법으로 한계하중을 계산하고 이를 기존의 연구들에 의해 제시된 한계하중 식들과 비교하였다. 해석의 대상은 배관계의 대표 형상인 곡관과분기관을 선정하였다. 곡관과 분기관의 형상 변수를 다양하게 바꿔가면서 $m_{\alpha}-tangent$ 방법의 적용가능성을 살펴보았다. 하중은 내압하중과 면내굽힘하중을 각각 고려하였으며 곡관의 경우에는 기존의 한계하중식과 $m_{\alpha}-tangent$방법이 비교적 잘 일치함을 확인하였다. 하지만 분기관의 경우 형상의 특수성으로 인해 뚜렷한 경향 없이 기존의 한계하중 식과 $m_{\alpha}-tangent$ 방법이 일치하지 않는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 이는 $m_{\alpha}-tangent$ 방법이 불연속부의 응력집중현상에 의해 왜곡된 결과를 갖기 때문으로 보인다.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.295-304
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• 2000

본 연구의 목적은 지진하중에 대한 응력 해석을 수행하여 ASME, Class 3 설계요건에 따라 스트레이너의 구조건진성을 평가하는 것이다. 스트레이너에 대한 설계요건이 ASME 코드 내에 명백하게 규정되어 있지 않기 때문에 본체는 밸브 설계요건인 ND-3500을 적용하고, 양쪽 플랜지 연결부는 배관 설계요건 중 ND-3658.3을 적용하였으며, 하단의 덮개 플랜지는 Appendix XI에 따라 설계 및 해석을 수행하였다. 본 연구에서는 T형 스트레이너를 쉘로 모델링하여 유한요소법을 사용하여 지진하중에 의해 스트레이너가 응답하는 모드 형상 및 고유진동수를 계산하여 충분히 강건한 구조물임을 입증한 후 정적 해석을 수행하여 주관과 분기 관이 접합하는 연결부위와 같은 위험단면에서의 막응력과 굽힘 응력을 구하였다. 각 하중조합에 대해 코드에서 규정하고있는 허용 값과 비교한 결과 스트레이너는 지진하중이 작용하는 경우 구조적 건전성을 유지하고 있음을 확인하였다. 아울러 인접 배관을 연결해주는 플랜지 연결부의 응력을 규정에 따라 구한 후 설계요건에 의한 허용 값과 비교하여 건전성을 만족함을 알 수 있었다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제66권5호
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• pp.569-582
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• 2018

Effects of crack separation, bridge area, on the tensile behaviour of concrete are studied experimentally and numerically through the Brazilian tensile test. The physical data obtained from the Brazilian tests are used to calibrate the two-dimensional particle flow code based on discrete element method (DEM). Then some specially designed Brazilian disc specimens containing two parallel cracks are used to perform the physical tests in the laboratory and numerically simulated to make the suitable numerical models to be tested. The experimental and numerical results of the Brazilian disc specimens are compared to conclude the validity and applicability of these models used in this research. Validation of the simulated models can be easily checked with the results of Brazilian tests performed on non-persistent cracked physical models. The Brazilian discs used in this work have a diameter of 54 mm and contain two parallel centred cracks ($90^{\circ}$ to the horizontal) loaded indirectly under the compressive line loading. The lengths of cracks are considered as; 10 mm, 20 mm, 30 mm and 40 mm, respectively. The visually observed failure process gained through numerical Brazilian tests are found to be very similar to those obtained through the experimental tests. The fracture patterns demonstrated by DEM simulations are mostly affected by the crack separation but the tensile strength of bridge area is related to the fracture pattern and failure mechanism of the testing samples. It has also been shown that when the crack lengths are less than 30 mm, the tensile cracks may initiate from the cracks tips and propagate parallel to loading direction till coalesce with the other cracks tips while when the cracks lengths are more than 30 mm, these tensile cracks may propagate through the intact concrete itself rather than that of the bridge area.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.447-454
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• 2015

원형강관구조 접합부는 재료의 발전과 접합부의 복잡한 국부 거동 때문에 지속적인 연구되고 있다. 이 연구는 지강관에 압축력이 작용하는 원형강관 X-이음 트러스접합부의 주강관 소성화변형과 접합부 강도에 재료강도와 주강관벽세장비가 미치는 영향을 파악하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 이를 위하여 재료강도와 주강관벽세장비를 변수로 하여 다양한 원형강관 X-이음 트러스접합부에 대하여 범용 유한요소해석 프로그램인 ANSYS Mechanical APDL을 사용하여 정밀유한요소해석을 수행하였다. 해석결과를 토대로 현행 건축구조기준에서 제시하는 주강관소성화 한계상태의 접합부 설계강도를 검토하였다. 결론적으로 원형강관 X-이음 트러스접합부 설계에서 고려해야 할 사항을 제시하였다.