• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.505-518
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• 2022

This study introduces soil resistance multipliers at locations encompassed by the zone of influence of the helix plate to consider the added lateral resistance provided to the helical pile. The zone of influence of a helix plate is a function of its diameter and serves as a boundary condition for the modified soil resistance springs. The concept is based on implementing p-multipliers as a reduction factor for piles in group action. The application of modified p-y springs in the analysis of helical piles allows for better characterization and understanding of the lateral behavior of helical piles, which will help further the development of design methods. To execute the proposed method, a finite difference program, HPCap (Helical Pile Capacity), was developed by the authors using Matlab. The program computes the deflection, shear force, bending moment, and soil resistance of the helical pile and allows the user to freely input the value of the zone of influence and Ω (a coefficient that affects the value of the p-multiplier). Results from ten full-scale lateral load tests on helical piles embedded at depths of 3.0 m with varying shaft diameters, shaft thicknesses, and helix configurations were analyzed to determine the zone of influence and the magnitude of the p-multipliers. The analysis determined that the value of the p-multipliers is influenced by the ratio between the pile embedment length and the shaft diameter (D_p), the effective helix diameter (D_h-D_p), and the zone of influence. Furthermore, the zone of influence is recommended to be 1.75 times the helix diameter (D_h). Using the numerical analysis method presented in this study, the predicted deflections of the various helical pile cases showed good agreement with the observed field test results.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제86권2호
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• pp.167-180
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• 2023

This work applies a four-known quasi-3D shear deformation theory to investigate the bending behavior of a functionally graded plate resting on a viscoelastic foundation and subjected to hygro-thermo-mechanical loading. The theory utilizes a hyperbolic shape function to predict the transverse shear stress, and the transverse stretching effect of the plate is considered. The principle of virtual displacement is applied to obtain the governing differential equations, and the Navier method, which comprises an exponential term, is used to obtain the solution. Novel to the current study, the impact of the viscoelastic foundation model, which includes a time-dependent viscosity parameter in addition to Winkler's and Pasternak parameters, is carefully investigated. Numerical examples are presented to validate the theory. A parametric study is conducted to study the effect of the damping coefficient, the linear and nonlinear loadings, the power-law index, and the plate width-tothickness ratio on the plate bending response. The results show that the presence of the viscoelastic foundation causes an 18% decrease in the plate deflection and about a 10% increase in transverse shear stresses under both linear and nonlinear loading conditions. Additionally, nonlinear loading causes a one-and-a-half times increase in horizontal stresses and a nearly two-times increase in normal transverse stresses compared to linear loading. Based on the article's findings, it can be concluded that the viscosity effect plays a significant role in the bending response of plates in hygrothermal environments. Hence it shall be considered in the design.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제26권1A호
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• pp.117-132
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• 2006

3변 고정 1변 자유 직사각형 얇은 판에 대한 기존 해석해를 무차원식으로 유도하고 특성을 분석하였다. Timoshenko와 Woinowsky-Krieger의 방법(1959)은 변장비가 1보다 작은 경우에만 제한적으로 해가 존재하여 처짐 특성에 대한 실용적인 해가 되지 않음을 밝혔다. 굴정(堀井)와 본(本)의 방법(1968)에 수치안정을 위한 항을 추가하여 최대 150개 항까지 구성된 급수해를 구하였고 이로부터 계산한 휨 모멘트의 수렴을 분석하였다. 수정 굴정(堀井)와 본(本)의 방법은 모든 변장비에 대한 처짐 특성을 구할 수 있으나 고정단과 자유단이 접하는 교차점에서의 모멘트 계산은 자유단 경계조건을 만족하지 않으며 그 원인을 분석하였다.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제29권3A호
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• pp.227-234
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• 2009

최근 강박스거더교량 가로보와 박스거더 연결부에 니브레이스(Knee-brace) 설치가 일반화 되어있다. 니브레이스는 가로보-박스거더 연결부의 응력완화 및 횡변형 방지를 목적으로 설치되는 보강재나, 구조적 보강효과에 대해서는 아직 명확하지 않다. 본 연구에서는 유한요소해석을 통하여 니브레이스의 보강효과를 검토하였다. 가로보-박스거더 높이비와 니브레이스 유무를 변수로한 구조해석을 통하여 부재별 응력흐름, 응력수준과 가로보 처짐을 검토하였다. 그리고 수치해석결과의 비교를 통하여 니브레이스의 보강효과를 평가하였다. 유한요소해석 결과는 니브레이스가 박스거더-가로보 연결부의 보강재로서 응력완화 및 구조적 보강효과가 매우 낮음을 보이고 있다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.451-471
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• 2022

In the present paper, the static bending and buckling responses of functionally graded carbon nanotubes-reinforced composite (FG-CNTRC) beam under various boundary conditions are investigated within the framework of higher shear deformation theory. The significant feature of the proposed theory is that it provides an accurate parabolic distribution of transverse shear stress through the thickness satisfying the traction-free boundary conditions needless of any shear correction factor. Uniform (UD) and four graded distributions of CNTs which are FG-O, FG-X, FG- and FG-V are selected here for the analysis. The effective material properties of FG-CNTRC beams are estimated according to the rule of mixture. To model the FG-CNTRC beam realistically, an efficient Hermite-Lagrangian finite element formulation is successfully developed. The accuracy and efficiency of the present model are demonstrated by comparison with published benchmark results. Moreover, comprehensive numerical results are presented and discussed in detail to investigate the effects of CNTs volume fraction, distribution patterns of CNTs, boundary conditions, and length-to-thickness ratio on the bending and buckling responses of FG-CNTRC beam. Several new referential results are also reported for the first time which will serve as a benchmark for future studies in a similar direction. It is concluded that the FG-X-CNTRC beam is the strongest beam that carries the lowest central deflection and is followed by the UD, V, Λ, and FG-O-CNTRC beam. Besides, the critical buckling load belonging to the FG-X-CNTRC beam is the highest, followed by UD and FG-O.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.351-363
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• 2023

Reducing the self-weight of reinforced concrete structures problem is discussed in this paper by using two types of self-weight reduction, the first is by using lightweight coarse aggregate (crushed brick) and the second is by using styropor block. Experimental and Numerical studies are conducted on (LWAC) lightweight aggregate reinforced concrete slabs, having styropor blocks with various sizes of blocks and the ratio of shear span to the effective depth (a/d). The experimental part included testing eleven lightweight concrete one-way simply supported slabs, comprising three as reference slabs (solid slabs) and eight as styropor block slabs (SBS) with a total reduction in cross-sectional area of (43.3% and 49.7%) were considered. The holes were formed by placing styropor at the ineffective concrete zones in resisting the tensile stresses. The length, width, and thickness of specimen dimensions were 1.1 m, 0.6 m, and 0.12 m respectively, except one specimen had a depth of 85 mm (which has a cross-sectional area equal to styropor block slab with a weight reduction of 49.7%). Two shear spans to effective depth ratios (a/d) of (3.125) for load case (A) and (a/d) of (2) for load case (B), (two-line monotonic loads) are considered. The test results showed under loading cases A and B (using minimum shear reinforcement and the reduction in cross-sectional area of styropor block slab by 29.1%) caused an increase in strength capacity by 60.4% and 54.6 % compared to the lightweight reference slab. Also, the best percentage of reduction in cross-sectional area is found to be 49.7%. Numerically, the computer program named (ANSYS) was used to study the behavior of these reinforced concrete slabs by using the finite element method. The results show acceptable agreement with the experimental test results. The average difference between experimental and numerical results is found to be (11.06%) in ultimate strength and (5.33%) in ultimate deflection.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제90권4호
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• pp.371-390
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• 2024

Investigating the impact of openings on the structural behavior of ferrocement I-beams with two distinct types of reinforcing metallic and non-metallic meshes is the primary goal of the current study. Up until failure, eight 250x200x2200 mm reinforced concrete I-beams were tested under flexural loadings. Depending on the kind of meshes used for reinforcement, the beams are split into two series. A control I-beam with no openings and three beams with one, two, and three openings, respectively, are found in each series. The two series are reinforced with three layers of welded steel meshes and two layers of tensar meshes, respectively, in order to maintain a constant reinforcement ratio. Structural parameters of investigated beams, including first crack, ultimate load, deflection, ductility index, energy absorption, strain characteristics, crack pattern, and failure mode were reported. The number of mesh layers, the volume fraction of reinforcement, and the kind of reinforcing materials are the primary factors that vary. This article presents the outcomes of a study that examined the experimental and numerical performance of ferrocement reinforced concrete I-beams with and without openings reinforced with welded steel mesh and tensar mesh separately. Utilizing ANSYS-16.0 software, nonlinear finite element analysis (NLFEA) was applied to illustrate how composite RC I-beams with openings behaved. In addition, a parametric study is conducted to explore the variables that can most significantly impact the mechanical behavior of the proposed model, such as the number of openings. The FE simulations produced an acceptable degree of experimental value estimation, as demonstrated by the obtained experimental and numerical results. It is also noteworthy to demonstrate that the strength gained by specimens without openings reinforced with tensar meshes was, on average, 22% less than that of specimens reinforced with welded steel meshes. For specimens with openings, this value is become on average 10%.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.335-343
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 80 MPa 수준의 압축강도를 갖는 고강도 콘크리트 부재의 휨 강도 특성에 대한 연구를 수행하였다. 실험변수는 SD 400 및 SD 600의 철근 공칭항복강도, 0.98~1.97%의 휨 철근비 및 부재의 전단지간-유효깊이 비(a/d)를 고려하였다. 고강도 콘크리트 보의 하중-처짐 관계, 연성, 휨강도 및 현행 설계코드에 의한 휨강도 예측값을 분석하였다. 고강도 철근의 사용은 부재의 휨강도는 증가시키는 반면에 연성을 감소시킨다. 전단지간-유효깊이 비가 증가함에 따라 연성도는 감소한다. 현행 콘크리트구조기준, Erocode 2 및 도로교설계기준에 의한 휨강도 예측값과 휨강도 측정값을 비교하였다. 고강도 콘크리트 보의 휨강도 예측값은 측정값을 과소평가하고 있으며, 보수적인 설계결과를 나타낸다. 또한, 강도감소계수를 사용하는 콘크리트구조기준에 의한 고강도 콘크리트 보의 휨강도 예측값과 재료계수를 사용하는 Erocode 2 및 도로교설계기준에 의한 휨강도 예측값은 서로 유사하게 나타난다.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.167-185
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• 1999

수평거동의 특성을 파악하기 위하여 일련의 연속된 모형실험을 수행하였다. 본 논문은 균질 및 비균질의 사질토 지반에서 항타 시공된 단일 강성말뚝의 수평거동에 대한 모형실험 결과들을 고찰하였다. 본 연구의 목적은 말뚝의 수평거동 특성에 대한 말뚝 시공상태(Driven & Embedded), 말뚝 근입길이에 대한 하부지반의 두께비(H/L), 그리고 지반반력 계수비의 영향에 관하여 실험 적인 연구를 수행하였다. 모형실험 결과들에 의하면, 수평거동은 비균질 지반에서 항타 에너지에 상당히 의존하고 있다. 즉, H/L=0.75의 경우 항타 에너지가 3배 증가에 의하여 매입말뚝에 대한 수평변위 감소율이 약 2.12배 정도 증가하였다. $E_{h1}/E_{h2}=5.56$인 비균질 지반에서 항타말뚝의 경우 수평변위의 감소에 대한 강성이 큰 상부층의 효과가 매입말뚝에 비하여 상당히 적게 작용하였다. 항타 진동으로 토립자의 재배열 현상으로 말뚝주변 지반 강성이 증가하고 이로 인하여 말뚝의 상대강성이 크게 증가하여 말뚝이 휨성말뚝과 비슷한 거동을 보였으며, 비균질 지반에서 항타 시공에 따른 최대 휨모멘트는 매입말뚝의 100 - 132%정도 크게 나타났다. 본 연구에서는 $y_D/y_E\; 와\; MBM_D/MBM_E$에 대한 수평하중과 H/L의 영향들을 모형실험 결과들로부터 실험식으로 제안하였다.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.371-381
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• 2020

FRP로 보강된 콘크리트 부재의 파괴형태는 콘크리트 압괴와 섬유 파단으로 정의되며, 설계방법에 따라 한계상태를 조금씩 다르게 정의하고 있다. FRP 보강재는 섬유에 따라 성능이 상이하기 때문에 사용상태와 극한상태의 성능을 예측하는 것이 상대적으로 까다롭다. 특히 많이 사용되고 있는 ACI 440의 기준은 주로 저탄성계수를 갖는 GFRP를 중심으로 개발되었기 때문에 다른 섬유에 대한 적용성이 충분히 검증되지 않은 상태이다. 또한 ACI440의 휨한계상태는 보강비에 따라 압괴와 파단이 동시에 발생하는 천이영역이 상대적으로 크기 때문에 균형보강비에서의 거동예측이 상대적으로 어렵고, 사용성 예측 방법이 하중조건에 따라 민감하기 때문에 상대적으로 복잡한 단점이 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 0.8~1.2 𝜌_b의 보강비를 갖는 슬래브의 실험결과와 문헌고찰을 통하여 설계방법별 거동예측의 신뢰성과 편이성을 고찰하였다. 해석결과 Model Code의 모멘트 곡률식(LIM-MC) 간략식의 경우 FRP 보강구조물에도 충분히 적용할 수 있는 것으로 분석되었으며, EC2에 기반한 한계상태 설계법이 상대적로 극한강도설계법보다 신뢰성 있는 결과를 나타내었다.