• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.163-178
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• 2012

A strut-and-tie model is introduced in this paper to predict the ultimate shear strength of non-seismically detailed columns. The validity and applicability of the proposed strut-and-tie model are evaluated by comparison with available experimental data. The model was developed based on visible crack patterns observed on the test specimens. The concrete contribution is integrated into the strut-and-tie model through a concept of equivalent transverse reinforcement. To further validate the model a full-scale non-seismically detailed reinforced concrete column was tested to investigate its seismic behavior. The specimen was tested under the combination of a constant axial load, $0.30f_c{^{\prime}}A_g$ and quasi-static cyclic loadings simulating earthquake actions. Quasi-static cyclic loadings simulating earthquake actions were applied to the specimen until it could not sustain the applied axial load. The analytical results reveal that the strut-and-tie method is capable of modeling to a satisfactory accuracy the ultimate shear strength of non-seismically detailed columns subjected to reserved cyclic loadings.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.147-164
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• 2008

Recently, many researches have been done to examine the behavior of fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) subjected to the static loading. However, a few studies have been devoted to cyclic behaviors of FRC. A main objective of this paper is to investigate the cyclic behavior of FRC through theoretical method. A new cyclic bridging model was proposed for the analysis of fiber reinforced cementitious composites under cyclic loading. In the model, non-uniform degradation of interfacial bonding under cyclic tension was considered. Fatigue test results for FRC were numerically simulated using proposed models and the proposed model is achieving better agreement than the previous model. Consequently, the model can establish a basis for analyzing cyclic behavior of fiber reinforced composites.

• 한국해양공학회지
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.26-33
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• 2007

Finite element simulation of elastic wave propagation in a concrete plate was carried out to investigate its modeling and damage detection procedures. For the numerical stability three criteria were introduced and tested. With a proper element size and time increment, two different kinds of damage scenarios (crack and deterioration) were applied to verify the feasibility of the finite element simulation. It is shown that the severities of those damages are sensitive to the received displacement signals.

• Coupled systems mechanics
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.271-288
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• 2013

In the present study an elastic-plastic strain analysis is carried out for fibrous composites by using numerical modeling. Application of homogeneous transversely-isotropic model was chosen based on problem solution of a square plate with a circular hole under uniaxial tension. The results obtained in this study correspond to the solution of fiber model trial problem, as well as to analytical solution. Further, numerical algorithm and software has been developed, based on simplified theory of small elastic strains for transversely-isotropic bodies, and FEM. The influence of holes and cracks on stress state of complicated configuration transversely-isotropic bodies has been studied. Strain curves and plasticity zones that are formed in vicinity of the concentrators has been provided. Numerical values of effective mechanical parameters calculated for unidirectional composites at different ratios of fiber volume content and matrix. Content volume proportions of fibers and matrix defined for fibrous composite material that enables to behave as elastic-plastic body or as a brittle material. The influences of the fibrous structure on stress concentration in vicinity of holes on boron/aluminum D16, used as an example.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.219-235
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• 2022

Strengthening slender reinforced concrete (RC) columns is a challenge. They are susceptible to overall buckling that induces bending moment and axial compression. This study presents the precise three-dimensional finite element modeling of slender RC columns strengthened with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites sheets with various patterns under concentric or eccentric compression. The slenderness ratio λ (height/width ratio) of the studied columns ranged from 15 to 35. First, to determine the optimal modeling procedure, nine alternative nonlinear finite element models were presented to simulate the experimental behavior of seven FRP-strengthened slender RC columns under eccentric compression. The models simulated concrete behavior under compression and tension, FRP laminate sheets with different fiber orientations, crack propagation, FRP-concrete interface, and eccentric compression. Then, the validated modeling procedure was applied to simulate 58 FRP-strengthened slender RC columns under compression with minor eccentricity to represent the inevitable geometric imperfections. The simulated columns showed two cross sections (square and rectangular), variable λ values (15, 22, and 35), and four strengthening patterns for FRP sheet layers (hoop H, longitudinal L, partial longitudinal L_w, and longitudinal coupled with hoop LH). For λ=15-22, pattern L showed the highest strengthening effectiveness, pattern L_w showed brittle failure, steel reinforcement bars exhibited compressive yielding, ties exhibited tensile yielding, and concrete failed under compression. For λ>22, pattern L_w outperformed pattern L in terms of the strengthening effectiveness relative to equivalent weight of FRP layers, steel reinforcement bars exhibited crossover tensile strain, and concrete failed under tension. Patterns H and LH (compared with pattern L) showed minor strengthening effectiveness.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제66권4호
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• pp.423-438
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• 2018

This pioneer study focuses on finite element modeling and numerical modeling of three types of Reinforced Concrete Haunched Beams (RCHBs). Firstly, twenty RCHBs, consisting of three types, and four prismatic beams which had been tested experimentally were modeled via a nonlinear finite element method (NFEM) based software named as, ATENA. The modeling results were compared with experimental results including load capacity, deflection, crack pattern and mode of failure. The comparison showed a good agreement between the results and thus the model used can be effectively used for further studies of RCHB with high accuracy. Afterwards, new mechanism modes and design code equations were proposed to improve the shear design equation of ACI-318 and to predict the critical effective depth. These equations are the first comprehensive formulas in the literature involving all types of RCHBs. The statistical analysis showed the superiority of the proposed equation to their predecessors where the correlation coefficient, $R^2$ was found to be 0.89 for the proposed equation. Moreover, the new equation was validated using parametric and reliability analyses. The parametric analysis of both experimental and predicted results shows that the inclination angle and the compressive strength were the most influential parameters on the shear strength. The reliability analysis indicates that the accuracy of the new formulation is significantly higher as compared to available design equations and its reliability index is within acceptable limits.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.111-121
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• 2018

It has been argued that fracture energy of composite laminates depends on their thickness and number of layers. In this paper a modified direct energy balance approach (DEBA) has been developed to evaluate the mode-II shear fracture energy for E-glass/Epoxy laminates from finite element model at an arbitrary thickness. This approach considers friction and damage/plasticity deformations using cohesive zone modeling (CZM) and nonlinear finite element modeling. The presence of compressive stress and resulting friction was argued to be a possible cause for the thickness dependency of fracture energy. In the finite element modeling, CZM formulation has been developed with bilinear cohesive constitutive law combined with friction consideration. Also ply element have been developed with shear plastic damage model. Modified direct energy balance approach has been proposed for estimation of mode-II shear fracture energy. Experiments were performed on laminates of glass epoxy specimens for characterization of material parameters and determination of mode-II fracture energies for different thicknesses. Effect of laminate thickness on fracture energy of transverse crack tension (TCT) and end notched flexure (ENF) specimens has been numerically studied and comparison with experimental results has been made. It is shown that the developed numerical approach is capable of estimating increase in fracture energy due to size effect.

• 터널과지하공간
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.440-448
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• 2014

수압파쇄 기술은 가스나 석유, 지열 등 에너지자원의 회수율을 향상시키기 위해 다양한 분야에서 응용되고 있으며 수압파쇄 메커니즘 규명 및 응용분야에 대한 연구는 꾸준히 진행되어 왔다. 본 연구에서는 효과적인 수압파쇄를 위하여 실제 현장과 유사한 상황을 구현할 수 있는 축소모형실험을 통해 유도홈의 개수에 따른 수압파쇄시 균열발생 압력을 분석하기 위하여 수압파쇄 시험 장치를 구축하여 수압파쇄 시험을 실시하였다. 또한 그 결과를 토대로 물성과 역학적인 특성을 취득하여 3차원 개별 요소 프로그램인 3DEC을 이용한 수치해석적 모델링 값과 비교 분석함으로써 신뢰성 있는 결과를 도출하고자 하였다. 그 결과 유도홈을 이용할 경우 효과적인 균열 발생이 가능할 것으로 사료된다.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.745-754
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• 2007

이 논문은 철근콘크리트 구조 부재의 인장증강효과에 대한 해석적 모델을 제안한 것이다. 이 모델의 정식화를 위해 철근과 콘크리트 경계면에서 발생하는 실제와 유사한 형태의 부착응력과 미끌림 특성과 쪼갬균열의 영향을 고려하였다. 균열 안정화 단계에서의 철근 경계면 미끌림 분포를 선형으로 가정하고, 균열이 발생한 부재의 중앙 단면에서 콘크리트의 분담력이 일정하다는 조건을 CEB-FIP Model Code 1990 및 Eurocode 2에서 제시하고 있는 부착응력-미끌림 관계에 적용하였다. 이로부터 균열 안정화단계에서 부착응력에 의해 철근의 매입길이 방향으로 변화하는 철근의 변형률과 콘크리트 분담력을 계산할 수 있는 평형방정식을 유도하고, 변형적합조건을 고려하여 철근의 평균 변형률과 콘크리트 평균 분담력으로 동시에 표현이 가능한 인장강성 계수를 제안하였다. 이로부터 새롭게 정식화된 인장증강효과 모델을 기존 문헌에 발표된 여러 연구자들의 실험 자료에 적용하여 그 정확성을 검증한 결과, 제안식에 의한 예측값은 실험값을 비교적 정확하게 예측하는 것으로 나타났다.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제26권5A호
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• pp.861-872
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• 2006

본 연구에서는 이차원 연속체에 존재하는 점성균열을 무요소법에서 국부 단위분할 원리에 근거하여 정식화하였다. 균열이 한 절점의 영향영역(domain of influence)을 완전히 통과하는 경우 그 절점의 형상함수는 계단함수로 확장되고, 균열 끝이 영향영역 내에 위치하는 경우 특이성이 제거된 가지함수(branch function)로 확장된다. 이러한 해의 영역의 확장은 국부 단위분할 원리를 만족하는 변위계에서만 이루어지므로, 약형 정식화는 표준 Galerkin방법에 의해서 얻어진다. 균열과 상호작용하는 영향영역만 확장되기 때문에, 성긴 형태의 시스템의 행렬을 유지하게 된다. 그러므로 확장에 의해 발생하는 계산비용의 증가는 최소화된다. 동적인 문제에서 균열성장에 관한 조건은 재료안정론으로부터 얻어졌다. 즉, 재료 한 점에서 어느 방향으로든 변형열화가 집중하게 되면, 그 방향에 점성균열을 삽입하여 연속체가 비연속체로 되도록 하였다. 균열의 성장속도도 같은 조건으로부터 자연스럽게 얻어졌다. 전통적인 무요소법보다 더 나은 정확도와 빠른 수렴성을 보이는 것이 확인되었으며, 이 기법의 적용성을 보이기 위해 잘 알려진, 정적 및 동적문제에 적용하였다.