• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.729-746
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• 2019

The nonlinear behavior of single- and multi-story steel plate shear walls (SPSWs) strengthened with three different patterns of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) laminates (including single-strip, multi-strip and fully FRP-strengthened models) is studied using the finite element analysis. In the research, the effects of orientation, width, thickness and type (glass or carbon) of FRP sheets as well as the system aspect ratio and height are investigated. Results show that, despite an increase in the system strength using FRP sheets, ductility of reinforced SPSWs is decreased due to the delay in the initiation of yielding in the infill wall, while their initial stiffness does not change significantly. The content/type/reinforcement pattern of FRPs does affect the nonlinear behavior characteristics and also the mode and pattern of failure. In the case of multi-strip and fully FRP-strengthened models, the use of FPR sheets almost along the direction of the infill wall tension fields can maximize the effectiveness of reinforcement. In the case of single-strip pattern, the effectiveness of reinforcement is decreased for larger aspect ratios. Moreover, a relatively simplified and approximate theoretical procedure for estimating the strength of SPSWs reinforced with different patterns of FRP laminates is presented and compared with the analytical results.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.591-603
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• 2022

The flexural strengthening of reinforced concrete beams by external bonding of composite materials has proved to be an efficient and practical technique. This paper presents a study on the flexural performance of reinforced concrete continuous beams with three spans (one span and two cantilevered) strengthened by bonding carbon fiber fabric (CFRP). The model is based on equilibrium and deformations compatibility requirements in and all parts of the strengthened continuous beam, i.e., the continuous concrete beam, the FRP plate and the adhesive layer. The adherend shear deformations have been included in the present theoretical analyses by assuming a linear shear stress through the thickness of the adherends. Remarkable effect of shear deformations of adherends has been noted in the results. The theoretical predictions are compared with other existing solutions that shows good agreement, and It shows the effectiveness of CFRP strips in enhancing shear capacity of continuous beam. It is shown that both the normal and shear stresses at the interface are influenced by the material and geometry parameters of the composite beam.

• Advanced Composite Materials
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.359-372
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• 2008

The moisture absorption behavior of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) and its effect on dimensional stability were examined. Moisture diffusivity in CFRP was determined by measuring a specimen's weight during the moisture absorption test. Three types of CFRP specimens were prepared: a unidirectionally reinforced laminate, a quasi-isotropic laminate and woven fabric. Each CFRP was processed into two geometries - a thin plate for determination of diffusivity and a rod with a square cross-section for the discussion of two-dimensional diffusion behavior. By solving Fick's law expanded to 3 dimensions, the diffusivities in the three orthogonal directions were obtained and analyzed in terms of the anisotropy of CFRP moisture diffusion. Coefficients of moisture expansion (CMEs) were also obtained from specimen deformation caused by moisture absorption. During moisture absorption, the specimen surfaces showed larger deformation near the edges due to the distribution of moisture contents. This deformation was reasonably predicted by the finite element analysis using experimentally determined diffusivities and CMEs. For unidirectional CFRP, the effect of the fiber alignment on CME was analyzed by micromechanical finite element analysis (FEA) and discussed.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.1337-1358
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• 2016

The current study focuses on the assessment and interface response of reinforced concrete elements with composite materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymers-CFRPs, glass fiber reinforced polymers-GFRPs, textile reinforced mortars-TRM's, near surface mounted bars-NSMs). A description of the transfer mechanisms from concrete elements to the strengthening materials is conducted through analytical models based on failure modes: plate end interfacial debonding and intermediate flexural crack induced interfacial debonding. A database of 55 in total reinforced concrete columns (scale 1:1) is assembled containing elements rehabilitated with various techniques (29 wrapped with CFRP's, 5 wrapped with GFRP's, 4 containing NSM and 4 strengthened with TRM). The failure modes are discussed together with the performance level of each technique as well as the efficiency level in terms of ductility and bearing/ bending capacity. The analytical models' results are in acceptable agreement with the experimental data and can predict the failure modes. Despite the heterogeneity of the elements contained in the aforementioned database the results are of high interest and point out the need to incorporate the analytical expressions in design codes in order to predict the failure mechanisms and the limit states of bearing capacities of each technique.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제78권5호
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• pp.611-622
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• 2021

Composite material-due to low density-causes weight savings, which results in lower fuel consumption of transport vehicles. The aim of the research was to change the existing base-plate of the aluminum airplane container with the composite sandwich plate in order to reduce the weight of the containers of cargo aircrafts. The newly constructed sandwich plate consists of aluminum honeycomb core and composite face-sheets. The face-sheets consist of glass or carbon or hybrid fiber layers. The orientations of the fibers in the face-sheets were 0°, 90° and ±45°. Multi-objective optimization method was elaborated for the newly constructed sandwich plates. Based on the design aim, the importance of the objective functions (weight and cost of sandwich plates) was the same (50%). During the optimization nine design constraints were considered: stiffness, deflection, facing stress, core shear stress, skin stress, plate buckling, shear crimping, skin wrinkling, intracell buckling. The design variables were core thickness and number of layers of the face-sheets. During the optimization both the Weighted Normalized Method of the Excel Solver and the Genetic Algorithm Solver of Matlab software were applied. The mechanical properties of composite face-sheets were calculated by Laminator software according to the Classical Lamination Plate Theory and Tsai-Hill failure criteria. The main added-value of the study is that the multi-objective optimization method was elaborated for the newly constructed sandwich structures. It was confirmed that the optimal new composite sandwich construction-due to weight savings and lower fuel consumption of cargo aircrafts - is more advantageous than conventional all-aluminum container.

• 접착 및 계면
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.149-154
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• 2010

단일 탄소섬유/페놀수지 및 탄소나노튜브-페놀수지 복합재료의 계면적 특성을 젖음성과 함께 전기저항 측정 및 미세역학시험법을 사용하여 평가하였다. 순수 페놀수지 및 탄소나노튜브-페놀수지 복합재료의 Broutman시편을 사용한 압축강도는 인장강도와 비교하였다. 탄소나노튜브-페놀수지 복합재료의 접촉저항은 2점 및 4점법에 의한 경사형 시편을 사용하여 측정하였다. 동적접촉각에 의한 표면에너지와 젖음성은 Wilhelmy 플레이트 법으로 측정하였다. 표면에서 탄소나노튜브가 불균일한 미세구조로 형성되므로, 동적접촉각은 90도 이상의 소수성을 나타내었다. 탄소나노튜브-페놀수지 복합재료는 보다 나은 응력전달 효과에 기인하여 순수 페놀수지보다 더 큰 겉보기 강성도를 보여주었다. 단일 탄소섬유와 탄소나노튜브-페놀수지 복합재료간의 접착일, $W_a$은 탄소나노튜브 첨가로 인한 점도 증가 때문에, 순수 페놀수지 보다 더 크게 나타났다. 이는 마이크로 풀 아웃 시험에서 단일 탄소섬유의 미세파손 형태와 일치함을 보여 주었다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제84권3호
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• pp.375-391
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• 2022

This paper discussed and analyzed the interfacial stress distribution characteristic of adjacent cracks in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) plate strengthened concrete slabs. One un-strengthened concrete test beam and four CFRP plate-strengthened concrete test beams were designed to carry out four-point flexural tests. The test data shows that the interfacial shear stress between the interface of CFRP plate and concrete can effectively reduce the crack shrinkage of the tensile concrete and reduces the width of crack. The maximum main crack flexural height in pure bending section of the strengthened specimen is smaller than that of the un-strengthened specimen, the CFRP plate improves the rigidity of specimens without brittle failure. The average ultimate bearing capacity of the CFRP-strengthened specimens was increased by 64.3% compared to that without CFRP-strengthen. This indicites that CFRP enhancement measures can effectively improve the ultimate bearing capacity and delay the occurrence of debonding damage. Based on the derivation of mechanical analysis model, the calculation formula of interfacial shear stress between adjacent cracks is proposed. The distributions characteristics of interfacial shear stress between certain crack widths were given. In the intermediate cracking region of pure bending sections, the length of the interfacial softening near the mid-span cracking position gradually increases as the load increases. The CFRP-concrete interface debonding capacity with the larger adjacent crack spacing is lower than that with the smaller adjacent crack spacing. The theoretical calculation results of interfacial bonding shear stress between adjacent cracks have good agreement with the experimental results. The interfacial debonding failure between adjacent cracks in the intermediate cracking region was mainly caused by the root of the main crack. The larger the spacing between adjacent cracks exists, the easier the interfacial debonding failure occurs.

• 예술인문사회 융합 멀티미디어 논문지
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• 제7권11호
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• pp.925-932
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 복합재료들 중 단방향성 탄소섬유강화플라스틱(UD CFRP)에서의 적층각도에 따른 비틀림을 받는 판의 해석을 수행하였다. UD CFRP의 경우에는 적층각도에 따른 물성치가 달라진다. 그리고 연구 모델들에서 탄소 섬유의 적층각도는 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90° 로 지정하였다. 중앙부에는 리벳이나 볼트가 사용될 것으로 가정하여 노치홀을 적용하였다. ISO 15310에서의 실험 방식을 적용하여 해석 방법을 사용했다. 하부에서 2개의 지그를 고정하고 상부에서 2개의 지그를 하강한다. 본 연구에서의 해석 결과값을 보았을 때, 적층각도가 45°일 경우가 파단 부위에 나타나는 전단응력이 254.74MPa로 가장 작은 값으로 나타남을 보였다. 따라서 비틀림이 작용할 때, 45°의 적층각도의 경우가 다른 적층각도에 비하여 더 높은 구조안전성과 내구성을 가졌음을 알 수 있었다. 이러한 결과는 CFRP 판에 비틀림이 작용할 때 그 내구성에 기여할 수 있는 기반 데이터로 적용될 수 있다고 사료된다.

• 한국철도학회논문집
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.641-648
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• 2009

최근 철도차량의 속도가 증가함에 따라 철도시설물에도 철근콘크리트 구조물이 많이 적용되고 있는 실정이다. 하지만 이러한 콘크리트 구조물은 공용년수의 증가에 따라 필연적으로 구조적인 보강이 요구된다. 강판보강법 및 섬유복합체(FRP)를 활용한 보강법 등이 가장 일반적으로 적용되는 실정이지만 각 공법마다 나름대로의 단점 역시 존재 한다. 최근 화재나 기타 환경적인 공격에 대하여 강한 내구성을 가진 재료의 개발이 요구되고 있으며 이에 따른 현무암으로부터 추출한 Basalt 섬유를 활용한 섬유보강재가 많은 관심을 받고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 Basalt 섬유쉬트를 보강재로 사용할 경우 중요한 특성인 콘크리트와의 부착특성에 관하여 연구를 수행하였다. 실험변수는 보강폭, 길이, 보강겹수를 포함한다. 실험결과, 파괴형태는 계면파괴, 섬유파단, 그리고 rip-off의 형태가 관측되었으며 보강길이보다는 보강폭이 보강강도에 더 많은 영향을 미치는 것으로 판단되었다. 또한 보강길이가 전부 유효하게 작용하지는 않았으며 이에 유효보강길이를 산정하고 이에 따른 부착강도를 산정하였다. 이를 다른 종류의 FRP재료를 활용한 경우에 유효 보강길이와 비교하여 Basalt 섬유쉬트의 부착특성을 분석하였다.

• 대한금속재료학회지
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• 제48권12호
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• pp.1130-1135
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• 2010

Cu/carbon nano-particle hybrids were fabricated through the cathodic electrophoretic deposition (EPD) process. CNT and CNF nano-particles were modified to give positive charges by polyethyleneimine (PEI) treatment before depositing them on the substrate. Since a Cu plate was used as an anode in the EPD process, Cu particles were also deposited along with the carbon nano-particles. Experimental observation showed the nano-hybrids constructed a novel formicary-like nano-structure which is strong and highly conductive. Utilizing the hybrids, carbon fiber composites were manufactured, and their electrical conductivity and interlaminar shear strength were measured. In addition, the deposition morphology and failure surface were examined by SEM observations. Results demonstrated that the electrical conductivities in the through-the-thickness direction and the interlaminar shear strength significantly increased by 350~2100% and 14%, respectively.