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On modeling of fire resistance tests on concrete and reinforced-concrete structures

  • Ibrahimbegovic, Adnan;Boulkertous, Amor;Davenne, Luc;Muhasilovic, Medzid;Pokrklic, Ahmed
    • Computers and Concrete
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    • v.7 no.4
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    • pp.285-301
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    • 2010
  • In this work we first review the statistical data on large fires in urban areas, presenting a detailed list of causes of fires, the type of damage to concrete and reinforced concrete structures. We also present the modern experimental approach for studying the fire-resistance of different structural components, along with the role of numerical modeling to provide more detailed information on quantifying the temperature and heat flux fields. In the last part of this work we provide the refined models for assessment of fire-induced damage in structures built of concrete and/or reinforced-concrete. We show that the refined models of this kind are needed to provide a more thorough explanation of damage and to complete the damage assessment and post-fire evaluations.

A refined hyperbolic shear deformation theory for bending of functionally graded beams based on neutral surface position

  • Zouatnia, Nafissa;Hadji, Lazreg;Kassoul, Amar
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.63 no.5
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    • pp.683-689
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    • 2017
  • In this paper, a hyperbolic shear deformation theory is presented for bending analysis of functionally graded beams. This theory used in displacement field in terms of thickness co-ordinate to represent the shear deformation effects and does not require shear correction factor, and gives rise to transverse shear stress variation such that the transverse shear stresses vary parabolically across the thickness satisfying shear stress free surface conditions. The governing equations are derived by employing the virtual work principle and the physical neutral surface concept. A simply supported functionally graded beam subjected to uniformly distributed loads and sinusoidal loads are consider for detail numerical study. The accuracy of the present solutions is verified by comparing the obtained results with available published ones.

CO2 EMISSION MEASURING METHODOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FOR ACCURACY IMPROVEMENT OF CO2 EMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

  • Won-Suk Jang;Sun-Chan Bae;Sang-Dae Park;Suk-Hyun Kwon;Byung-Soo Kim
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2013.01a
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    • pp.204-208
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    • 2013
  • CO2 emission makes up more than 80% of whole green gas. Therefore CO2 is recognized as the main culprit of global warming. IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) is advising the 3 methods measuring CO2 emission. TIER1 is measured CO2 emission by criteria the energy consumption, TIER2 measure by criteria the emission factor according to the emission control technique each kind of vehicle, TIER3 is measured by criteria the distance each kind of vehicle. Currently, the most of CO2 emission measurement is used by TIER1. But it is not standardized that CO2 emission measurement method have the factor as work condition each distance. Specially, it is not suggest that methodology has the condition changing load of equipment according to site condition and the same position work as construction equipment. So, this study is suggested the CO2 emission measurement methodology of construction equipment.

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A Study on the Structural Safety of Tower Crane Telescoping Work according to Wind Speed and Load (타워크레인 텔레스코핑 작업의 풍속 및 하중에 대한 구조 안전성 연구)

  • Jung, Sung-Lyoung;Lee, Do-Geun;Paik, Shinwon;Shin, Sang-Yeon
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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    • v.36 no.1
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    • pp.9-17
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    • 2021
  • This study analyses the load imbalance of the tower crane used in telescoping work for structural safety, owing to the difference in wind speed and balance weight position. This is because wind speed and position of the balance weight have a significant impact on the structural stresses of a tower crane during telescoping work. Therefore, structural analysis was performed on the 290HC model, which is often used at construction sites and has only one cylinder installed. Moreover, two models were classified to determine the load acting on the connecting part of the telescopic cage to slewing platform and the cylinder. Five types of balance weight positions were applied at regular intervals from jibs; moreover, four types of wind load criteria were differently applied. Hence, the telescopic cage columns were destroyed at all balance weight positions at a wind speed of 30 m/s and only at certain locations at a wind speed of 20 m/s. Furthermore, failures occurred for cylinders, torsional, and bending at wind speeds of 30 m/s and 20 m/s, load imbalances above the allowable thresholds considering the safety factor. In addition, the load imbalance in the telescoping work also varied depending on the position of the balance weights. The results of these studies have validated that the current standards of adjusting the appropriate position of the balance weights on the jib are completely valid, with the telescoping work to be executed only at wind speeds of less than equal to 10 m/s.

Study on stability and free vibration behavior of porous FGM beams

  • Bennai, Riadh;Atmane, Redhwane Ait;Bernard, Fabrice;Nebab, Mokhtar;Mahmoudi, Noureddine;Atmane, Hassen Ait;Aldosari, Salem Mohammed;Tounsi, Abdelouahed
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.45 no.1
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    • pp.67-82
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    • 2022
  • In this paper, buckling and free vibration of imperfect, functionally graded beams, including porosities, are investigated, using a higher order shear strain theory. Due to defects during the manufacturing process, micro porosities may appear in the material, hence the appearance of this imperfection in the structure. The material properties of the beams are assumed to vary regularly, with power and sigmoid law, in the direction of thickness. A novel porosity distribution affecting the functionally graded volume fraction is presented. For the compact formulation used for cementite-based materials and already used in P-FGM, we have adapted it for the distribution of S-FGM. The equations of motion in the FG beam are derived using Hamilton's principle. The boundary conditions for beam FG are assumed to be simply supported. Navier's solution is used to obtain the closed form solutions of the FG beam. The numerical results of this work are compared with those of other published research to verify accuracy and reliability. The comparisons of different shear shape functions, the influence of porosity, thickness and inhomogeneity parameters on buckling and free vibration of the FG beam are all discussed. It is established that the present work is more precise than certain theories developed previously.

A Study on Prediction of Earth Retaining Work Cost in the Project Planning Stage -Focusing on Apartment Construction Projects in Seoul- (사업기획단계에서 흙막이 공사비 예측에 관한 연구 -서울시내 아파트 건설사업을 중심으로-)

  • Lee, Jin-Kyu;Yang, Kyung-Jin;Park, Ki-Hyeon;Kim, Chan-kee
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.385-392
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    • 2021
  • In general, earth retaining work in construction works enables the construction of structures, prevents the displacement of the surrounding ground to the maximum extent, and plays an important role in ensuring the safety of the surrounding structures and field workers. The earth retaining work and the construction method differ according to the various ground characteristics, surrounding topographical characteristics, repair environment, and design conditions. In particular, in the case of Seoul city, the environments and ground conditions differ according to the area. This study analyzed the earth retaining work cost mainly for the apartment construction project in Seoul and calculated the approximate earth retaining work cost at the project planning stage. A model was developed to predict the cost of earth retaining work that matches the characteristics of Seoul City and predict the construction cost for earth retaining work. This paper presents the predicted earth retaining work cost using a multiple regression model that applies 10 project outlines as independent variables. The error rate of the prediction result of the earth retaining work cost of the apartment construction project in Seoul using multiple regression models was 10.75%.

Effect of microorganism on engineering properties of cohesive soils

  • Yasodian, Sheela Evangeline;Dutta, Rakesh Kumar;Mathew, Lea;Anima, T.M.;Seena, S.B.
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.135-150
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    • 2012
  • This paper presents the study of the effect of microorganism Bacillus pasteurii on the properties such as Atterbergs' limit and unconfined compressive strength of cohesive soils. The results of this study reveal that the liquid limit and plasticity index for all clay soils decreased and the unconfined compressive strength increased. Decrease in plasticity index is very high for Kuttanad clay followed by bentonite and laterite. The unconfined compressive strength increased for all the soils. The increase was high for Kuttanad soil and low for laterite soil. After 24 h of treatment the improvement in the soil properties is comparatively less. Besides the specific bacteria selected Bacillus pasteurii, other microorganisms may also be taking part in calcite precipitation thereby causing soil cementation. But the naturally present microorganisms alone cannot work on the calcite precipitation.