• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제67권4호
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• pp.391-401
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• 2018

Locally available Stainless Steel Wire Mesh (SSWM) bonded on a concrete surface with an epoxy resin is explored as an alternative method for the torsional strengthening of Reinforced Concrete (RC) beam in the present study. An experiment is conducted to understand the behavior of RC beams strengthened with a different configuration of SSWM wrapping subjected to pure torsion. The experimental investigation comprises of testing fourteen RC beams with cross section of $150mm{\times}150mm$ and length 1300 mm. The beams are reinforced with 4-10 mm diameter longitudinal bars and 2 leg-8 mm diameter stirrups at 150 mm c/c. Two beams without SSWM strengthening are used as control specimens and twelve beams are externally strengthened by six different SSWM wrapping configurations. The torsional moment and twist at first crack and at an ultimate stage as well as torque-twist behavior of SSWM strengthened specimens are compared with control specimens. Also the failure modes of the beams are observed. The rectangular beams strengthened with corner and diagonal strip wrapping configuration exhibited better enhancement in torsional capacity compared to other wrapping configurations. The numerical simulation of SSWM strengthened RC beam under pure torsion is carried out using finite element based software ABAQUS. Results of nonlinear finite element analysis are found in good agreement with experimental results.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제7권5호
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• pp.647-665
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• 2014

Squat reinforced concrete walls require enough shear strength in order to promote flexural yielding, which creates the need for designers of an accurate method for strength prediction. In many cases, especially for existing buildings, strength estimates might be insufficient when more accurate analyses are needed, such as pushover analysis. In this case, estimates of load versus displacement are required for building modeling. A model is developed that predicts the shear load versus shear deformation of squat reinforced concrete walls by means of a panel formulation. In order to provide a simple, design-oriented tool, the formulation considers the wall as a single element, which presents an average strain and stress field for the entire wall. Simple material constitutive laws for concrete and steel are used. The developed models can be divided into two categories: (i) rotating-angle and (ii) fixed-angle models. In the first case, the principal stress/strain direction rotates for each drift increment. This situation is addressed by prescribing the average normal strain of the panel. The formation of a crack, which can be interpreted as a fixed principal strain direction is imposed on the second formulation via calibration of the principal stress/strain direction obtained from the rotating-angle model at a cracking stage. Two alternatives are selected for the cracking point: fcr and 0.5fcr (post-peak). In terms of shear capacity, the model results are compared with an experimental database indicating that the fixed-angle models yield good results. The overall response (load-displacement) is also reasonable well predicted for specimens with diagonal compression failure.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.589-601
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• 2000

A simplified analysis procedure utilizing the strut-tie modeling technique is developed to take a close look into the post-elastic deformation capacity of beam-column connections in ductile reinforced concrete frame structures. Particular emphasis is given to the effect of concrete strength decay and quantity and arrangement of joint shear steel. For this a fan-shaped crack pattern is postulated through the joints. A series of hypothetical rigid nodes are assumed through which struts, ties and boundaries are connected to each other. The equilibrium consideration enables all forces in struts, ties and boundaries to be related through the nodes. The boundary condition surrounding the joints is obtained by the mechanism analysis of the frame structures. In order to avoid a complexity from the indeterminacy of the truss model, it is assumed that all shear steel yielded. It is noted from the previous research that the capacity of struts is limited by the principal tensile strain of the joint panel for which the strain of the transverse diagonal is taken. The post-yield deformation of joint steel is taken to be the only source of the joint shear deformation beyond the elastic range. Both deformations are related by the energy consideration. The analysis is then performed by iteration for a given shear strain. The analysis results indicate that concentrating most of the joint steel near the center of the joint along with higher strength concrete may enhance the post-elastic joint performance.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.417-430
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• 2021

Due to functional requirements, SRC column-RC beam abnormal joints with characteristics of strong beam weak column, variable column section, unequal beam height and staggered height exist in the Steel reinforced concrete (SRC) frame-bent main building structure of thermal power plant (TPP). This paper presents the experimental results of these abnormal joints through cyclic loading tests on five specimens with scaling factor of 1/5. The staggered height and whether adding H-shaped steel in beam or not were changing parameters of specimens. The failure patterns, bearing capacity, energy dissipation and ductile performance were analyzed. In addition, the stress mechanism of the abnormal joint was discussed based on the diagonal strut model. The research results showed that the abnormal exterior joints occurred shear failure and column end hinge flexural failure; reducing beam height through adding H-shaped steel in the beam of abnormal exterior joint could improve the crack resistance and ductility; the abnormal interior joints with different staggered heights occurred column ends flexural failure; the joint with larger staggered height had the higher bearing capacity and stiffness, but lower ductility. The concrete compression strut mechanism is still applicable to the abnormal joints in TPP, but it is affected by the abnormal characteristics.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제50권
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• pp.25.1-25.11
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• 2020

Scanning acoustic microscopy (SAM) or Acoustic Micro Imaging (AMI) is a powerful, non-destructive technique that can detect hidden defects in elastic and biological samples as well as non-transparent hard materials. By monitoring the internal features of a sample in three-dimensional integration, this technique can efficiently find physical defects such as cracks, voids, and delamination with high sensitivity. In recent years, advanced techniques such as ultrasound impedance microscopy, ultrasound speed microscopy, and scanning acoustic gigahertz microscopy have been developed for applications in industries and in the medical field to provide additional information on the internal stress, viscoelastic, and anisotropic, or nonlinear properties. X-ray, magnetic resonance, and infrared techniques are the other competitive and widely used methods. However, they have their own advantages and limitations owing to their inherent properties such as different light sources and sensors. This paper provides an overview of the principle of SAM and presents a few results to demonstrate the applications of modern acoustic imaging technology. A variety of inspection modes, such as vertical, horizontal, and diagonal cross-sections have been presented by employing the focus pathway and image reconstruction algorithm. Images have been reconstructed from the reflected echoes resulting from the change in the acoustic impedance at the interface of the material layers or defects. The results described in this paper indicate that the novel acoustic technology can expand the scope of SAM as a versatile diagnostic tool requiring less time and having a high efficiency.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.621-630
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• 2006

산업부산물을 활용한 고강도 경량 콘크리트 보의 역학적 거동 구명과 함께 경량 콘크리트 보의 이론식을 바탕으로 합리적인 전단강도식을 제안하였다. 보는 경량 골재를 사용한 고강도 경량 콘크리트 보(L) 8개와 일반 골재를 사용한 고강도콘크리트 보(H) 4개의 실험체를 제작하였다. 그리고 전단스팬비(a/b=1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5), 인장철근비(${\rho}$=0.57, 1.0, 1.59, 2.3%), 콘크리트의 압축강도(35.4, 65.3MPa)를 주요 변수로 설정하여 실험하였다. 이로부터 보에 대한 하중-처짐관계 및 변형률 분포, 파괴성상, 최대내력 등에 대하여 측정하였다. 또한 보의 전단강도식의 제안을 위하여 사인장 균열 강도와 극한전단강도로 세분화하여 기존 제안식과 규준식에 적용시켜 상호 비교 분석을 하였다. $V_{cr}$에 있어서는 a/b=2.5 이상에서는 ACI 규준식과 Zsutty제안식에서 감소하는 결과였지만, Mathey의 제안식에서는 약간의 상승 경향을 보였다. 또한, ${\rho},\;f_c$의 증가에 따라 $V_{cr,\exp}/V_{cr,cal}$은 과대평가의 경향이 나타났다. 한편, $V_{u, \exp}/V_{u,cal}$에서는 통계적인 방법으로 유도된 Zsutty의 제안식이 실험결과와의 일치성에서 좋은 결과를 보였다. 이 식으로부터 유도 수정된 전단강도에 대한 제안식은 $V_{cr},\;V_u$에서 합리적으로 예측할 수 있음을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 본 연구에서 제안된 전단강도 식은 경량 콘크리트의 전단스팬비, 인장철근비, 콘크리트 압축강도의 변화에 따른 전단내력을 합리적으로 평가하는데 유용하게 활용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.181-185
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• 2016

One of the important issues for fabricating the microelectronic display devices such as FED, PDP, and VFD is to obtain a high vacuum level inside the panel. In addition, sustaining the initial high vacuum level permanently is also very important. In the conventional packing technology using a tabulation method, it is not possible to obtain a satisfiable vacuum level for a proper operation. In case of FED, the poor vacuum level results in the increase of operating voltage for electron emission from field emitter tips and an arcing problem, resultantly shortening a life time. Furthermore, the reduction of a sealing process time in the PDP production is very important in respect of commercial product. The most probable method for obtaining the initial high vacuum level inside the space with such a miniature and complex geometry is a vacuum in-line sealing which seals two glass plates within a high vacuum chamber. The critical solution for the vacuum sealing is to develop a frit glass to avoid the bubbling or crack problems during the sealing process at high temperature of about $400^{\circ}C$ under the vacuum environment. In this study, the suitable frit power was developed using a mixture of vitreous and crystalline type frit powders, and a vacuum sealed CNT FED with 2 inch diagonal size was fabricated and successfully operated.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제16권11호
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• pp.7244-7249
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• 2015

본 연구는 소켓연결방식을 이용한 PSC 제형 거더를 구성하는 프리캐스트 부재의 소켓연결 성능을 검증하고 복부 부재의 최적화 단면을 산정할 수 있도록 단위부재 실험을 수행하여 거더의 구조성능을 평가하였다. 실험은 연결부의 성능실험과 복부의 휨 및 전단 성능 실험을 수행 하였으며 모두 4점 재하방식으로 수행되었다. 실험결과 소켓연결을 실시한 시험체에서의 초기균열하중은 기준시험체 대비 크게 저하 되었으나 최대하중 이후의 거동은 큰 차이가 없음을 알 수 있었다. 또한 철근의 고리 이음부 길이는 최대하중에 큰 영향을 미치지 않았다. 복부 전단 실험 결과 프리스트레싱 강봉으로 전단 보강을 실시한 시험체에서 기준시험체 대비 높은 사인장 균열하중을 나타내었다. 복부 휨 실험 결과 인장측에 프리스트레싱 강봉으로 보강한 시험체에서 가장 큰 최대하중 결과를 얻을 수 있었다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제84권3호
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• pp.345-360
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• 2022

In this paper, the impact on seismic performance of an economical effective technique for retrofitting reinforced concrete (RC) columns using high-strength steel strips under high axial compression ratios was presented. The experimental program included a series of cyclic loading tests on one nonretrofitted control specimen and three retrofitted specimens. The effects of the axial compression ratio and spacing of the steel strips on the cyclic behavior of the specimens were studied. Based on the test results, the failure modes, hysteretic characteristics, strength and stiffness degradation, displacement ductility, and energy dissipation capacity of the specimens were analyzed in-depth. The analysis showed that the transverse confinement provided by the high-strength steel strips could effectively delay and restrain diagonal crack development and improve the failure mode, which was flexural-shear failure controlled by flexural failure with better ductility. The specimens retrofitted using high-strength steel strips showed more satisfactory seismic performance than the control specimen. The seismic performance and deformation capacity of the retrofitted RC columns increased with decreasing axial compression ratio and steel strip spacing. Based on the test results, a hysteretic model for RC columns that considers the transverse confinement of high-strength steel strips was then established. The hysteretic model showed good agreement with the experimental results, which verified the effectiveness of the proposed hysteretic model. Therefore, the aforementioned analysis can be used for the design of retrofitted RC columns.

• 콘크리트학회지
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.303-311
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• 1998

본 연구는 수직하중과 정.부 수평하중이 동시에 작용하는 순수강접 프레임과 완전강접 바벨형 철근콘크리트 전단벽 시험체의 경계기둥 띠철근비를 주요변수로 하여 총 10개의시험체를 실물 크기의 약 1/3로 축소 모델화하여 제작한 후, 구조성능 평가를 위한 실험을 실시하여 이력거동 특성, 수평강성 및 최대내력,파괴형태, 연성능력등을 비교 고찰하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 순수강접 프레임 및 완전강접 바벨형 전단벽 시헴체의 경우, 각 시험체의 실험을 통하여 구한 이력거동곡선을 비교 고찰한 결과 기둥의 띠철근비가 클수록 최대하중에 도달한 후 강도저하 현상이 서서히 진행되었고, 연성적인 파괴형태를 나타내었다. 완전강접 바벨형 전단벽 시험체의 경우, 좌우기둥의 띠철근비가 적은 시험체는 비교적 띠철근비가 큰 시험체에 비하여 최종 파괴시의 파괴형태는 사인장 균열에 의해 지배됨을 규명할 수 있었다. 완전강접 바벨형 전단벽 시험체의 초대수평내력은 순수강접 프레임 시험체의최대수평내력보다 약 5.47~7.95배 증가하였다.