• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.161-180
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• 2023

In the previous research, the axial compressive capacity models for the glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP)-reinforced circular concrete compression elements restrained with GFRP helix were put forward based on small and noisy datasets by considering a limited number of parameters portraying less accuracy. Consequently, it is important to recommend an accurate model based on a refined and large testing dataset that considers various parameters of such components. The core objective and novelty of the current research is to suggest a deep learning model for the axial compressive capacity of GFRP-reinforced circular concrete columns restrained with a GFRP helix utilizing various parameters of a large experimental dataset to give the maximum precision of the estimates. To achieve this aim, a test dataset of 61 GFRP-reinforced circular concrete columns restrained with a GFRP helix has been created from prior studies. An assessment of 15 diverse theoretical models is carried out utilizing different statistical coefficients over the created dataset. A novel model utilizing the group method of data handling (GMDH) has been put forward. The recommended model depicted good effectiveness over the created dataset by assuming the axial involvement of GFRP main bars and the confining effectiveness of transverse GFRP helix and depicted the maximum precision with MAE = 195.67, RMSE = 255.41, and R2 = 0.94 as associated with the previously recommended equations. The GMDH model also depicted good effectiveness for the normal distribution of estimates with only a 2.5% discrepancy from unity. The recommended model can accurately calculate the axial compressive capacity of FRP-reinforced concrete compression elements that can be considered for further analysis and design of such components in the field of structural engineering.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.131-139
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• 2017

현재 우리나라 주변에서 지진 발생이 빈번하며 철근콘크리트 구조물에 적용할 수 있는 내진보강 방법에 대한 연구가 필요한 실정이다. 최근 보수 보강 재료로 각광받고 있는 폴리우레아는 철근콘크리트 구조물 뿐 아니라 폭발 및 충격에도 우수한 성능을 검증된 바 있다. 폴리우레아를 이용하여 보강성능을 향상시킨 연질형 폴리우레아는 보수 보강의 한계점이 있기 때문에 연질형 폴리우레아의 주제와 경화제 함유량을 단계별로 달리하여 내진보강용 경질형 폴리우레아를 개발하였다. 개발된 재료의 성능을 검토하기 위하여 지속시간, 인장강도, 신장률, 부착성능, 경도 시험을 수행하였다. 내진보강용 폴리우레아의 경우 기존의 연질형 폴리우레아보다 높은 인장강도와 낮은 신장률의 성능을 나타냈다. 신장률이 높아지게 되면 보강된 구조물의 강성 효과가 저하되기 때문에 단계별 재료개발에서 낮은 신장률을 유도하였다. 따라서 내진보강용 폴리우레아 피막제의 제조는 피복에 의한 반영구적 제품을 제조할 수 있을 뿐 아니라 FRP, 강재, 부직포 등으로 보강된 기둥에 피복한다면 내진성 및 내구성을 최대로 할 수 있을 것이다.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.993-1000
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• 2005

최근 다양한 FRP를 사용한 철근콘크리트 보의 성능향상은 많이 수행되고 있으며, 특히 CFRP plate 형태로 철근콘크리트 보를 성능향상할 경우 보강재의 성능을 충분히 발휘하지 못하고 조기파괴(rip-on)가 발생되는 경우가 발생하게 된다. 이러한 파괴메커니즘을 규명하기 위하여 많은 실험적$\cdot$이론적 연구자 진행되고 있으나 명확하게 규명되어 있지는 않다. 문헌이나 실험적으로 rip-off 파괴는 주철근위치에서의 수직응력과 전단응력에 기인하여 발생하게 된다. 본 연구에서는 주철근위치에서의 응력모델을 제안하였으며, 제안된 해석모델은 비교적 간단하고, 주철근 위치에서의 수직응력과 전단응력을 기초로 하고 있다. 제안된 모델을 실험결과와 비교한 결과, 제안된 해석모델을 통한 CFRP로 성능향상된 철근콘크리트 파괴하중은 실험 결과와 거의 유사하였다. 따라서 이러한 결과는 CFRP로 보강된 철근콘크리트보의 rip-off 파괴를 제어할 수 있는 보강기법의 기초자료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 판단한다.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.73-81
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• 2022

최근 구조물의 사용연한이 증가함에 따라 다양한 요인에 의해 철근이 부식되어 구조물의 내하력이 감소하는 문제들이 발생하고 있다. 이를 해결하기 위하여 내식성, 경량성, 고인장강도를 갖는 FRP 보강근의 부착특성에 대한 연구가 활발히 진행중이나, 콘크리트에 매립된 격자형 CFRP 보강재의 부착특성에 관한 연구는 미흡한 실정이다. 따라서 격자형 CFRP 보강재를 철근의 대체재로 사용하고 사용성 측면에서 부착특성을 평가하기 위해, 격자형 CFRP 보강재의 종방향 부착길이와 횡방향 격자길이를 변수로 하여 직접인발시험을 수행하였다. 이를 통해 격자형 CFRP 보강재의 부착하중-슬립 곡선을 도출하였으며, 부착거동을 분석하였다. 총 부착하중 식은 종방향 부착길이의 부착력과 횡방향 격자의 전단력의 합으로 제안하였으며, 부착하중-슬립곡선의 면적을 전체 일로 표현하여 슬립량에 대한 에너지 소산량의 변화를 분석하여 횡방향 격자가 부착력에 미치는 영향에 대하여 검토하였다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.157-181
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• 2012

The paper presents a review of the application of the newly proposed mixed finite element model for seismic simulation of different types of composite frame structures. To evaluate the performance of the element, a comparison with displacement-based and force-based models is conducted. The study revealed that the mixed model is superior to the others in terms of both speed of convergence and numerical stability, and is therefore considered the most practical approach for modeling of composite structures. In this model, the element is derived using independent force and displacement shape functions. The nonlinear response of the frame element is based on the section discretization into fibers with uniaxial material models. The interfacial behavior is modeled using an inelastic interface element. Numerical examples to clarify the advantages of the model are presented for the following structural applications: anchored reinforcing bar problems, composite steel-concrete girders with deformable shear connectors, beam on elastic foundation elements, R/C girders strengthened with FRP sheets, R/C beam-columns with bond-slip, and prestressed concrete girders. These studies confirmed that the model represents a major advancement over existing elements in simulating the inelastic behavior of composite structures.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.313-328
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• 2016

Beam-column joints are recognized as one of the most critical and vulnerable zones of a Reinforced Concrete (RC) moment resisting structure subjected to seismic loads. The performance of the deficient beam-column joints can be improved by retrofitting these joints by jacketing them with varied materials like concrete, steel, FRP and ferrocement. In the present study strength behavior of RCC exterior beam-column joints, initially loaded to a prefixed percentage of the ultimate load, and retrofitted using ferrocement jacketing using two different wrapping schemes has been studied and presented. In retrofitting scheme, RS-I, wire mesh is provided in L shape at top and at bottom of the beam-column joint, whereas, in scheme RS-II along with wire mesh in L shape at top and bottom wire mesh is also provided diagonally to the joint. The results of these retrofitted beam-column joints have been compared with those of the controlled joint specimens. The results show an improvement in the ultimate load carrying capacity and yield load of the retrofitted specimens. However, no improvement in the ductility and energy absorption has been observed.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.623-643
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• 2013

Concrete filled steel tubular members (CFST) become a popular choice for modern building construction due to their numerous structural benefits and at the same time aging of those structures and member deterioration are often reported. Therefore, actions like implement of new materials and strengthening techniques become essential to combat this problem. The application of carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) with concrete structures has been widely reported whereas researches related to strengthening of steel structures using fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) have been limited. The main objective of this study is to experimentally investigate the suitability of CFRP to strengthening of CFST members under flexure. There were three wrapping schemes such as Full wrapping at the bottom (fibre bonded throughout entire length of beam), U-wrapping (fibre bonded at the bottom throughout entire length and extended upto neutral axis) and Partial wrapping (fibre bonded in between loading points at the bottom) introduced. Beams strengthened by U-wrapping exhibited more enhancements in moment carrying capacity and stiffness compared to the beams strengthened by other wrapping schemes. The beams of partial wrapping exhibited delamination of fibre and were failed even before attaining the ultimate load of control beam. The test results showed that the presence of CFRP in the outer limits was significantly enhanced the moment carrying capacity and stiffness of the beam. Also, a non linear finite element model was developed using the software ANSYS 12.0 to validate the analytical results such as load-deformation and the corresponding failure modes.

• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.107-112
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• 2009

The effective reinforcement methods of structure is required to improve the durability of existing structures. Recently, the continuous fiber sheets to the concrete structures are widely used in the earthquake-proof reinforcement method. This study examines suitability and effect to concrete structure of fiber by FEM analysis. The result of analysis is as follows; All specimens occurred bending tensile failure at the middle span. Ultimate strength of specimen in the RC and reinforced RC specimen were 53.9 kN, 56.3 kN respectively and it was some low by degree 0.89, 0.82 to compare with calculated result. The deflection of specimen at the middle span occurred in approximately 0.2 mm, and did linear behavior in load 20 kN by seat reinforcement. Stiffness did not decrease by occurrence in the finer crack and reinforcement beam's flexure stiffness was increased until reach in failure. To compare calculated value and analysis value, it almost equal behavior in the elastic reign and can confirm effectiveness of analysis. Crack was distributed uniformly by reinforcement of fiber seat at failure and it do not occurred stiffness decreases.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제63권5호
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• pp.575-583
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• 2017

The study covers the behavior of reinforced concrete deep beams loaded under 4-point bending, failed by shear and repaired using bonding glass fiber reinforced plastics fabrics (GFRP) patches. Two rehabilitation methods have been used to highlight the influence of the composite on the ultimate strength of the beams and their failure modes. In the first series of trials the work has been focused on the reinforcement/rehabilitation of the beam by following the continuous configuration of the FRP fabric. The patch with a U-shape did not provide satisfactory results because this reinforcement strategy does not allow to increase the ultimate strength or to avoid the abrupt shear failure mode. A second methodology of rehabilitation/reinforcement has been developed in the form of SCR (Strips of Critical Region), in which the composite materials reinforcements are positioned to band the inclined cracks (shear) caused by the shear force. The results obtained by using this method lead a superior out come in terms of ultimate strength and change of the failure mode from abrupt shearing to ductile bending.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제73권1호
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• pp.53-64
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• 2020

In different high seismic regions around the world, many non-ductile existing reinforced concrete frame buildings, built without adequate seismic detailing requirements, have been damaged or collapsed after past earthquakes. The assessment and the retrofit of these non-ductile concrete structures is crucial theme of research for all the scientific community of engineers. In particular, a careful assessment of the existing building is fundamental for understanding the failure mechanisms that govern the collapse of the structure or the achievement of the recommended limit states. Based on the seismic assessment, the best retrofit strategy can be designed and applied to the structure. A school building located in Avellino province (Italy) is the case study. The analysis of seismic vulnerability carried out on the mentioned building has highlighted deficiencies in both static and seismic load conditions. The retrofit of the building has been designed based on different retrofit options in order to show the real retrofit design developed from the engineers to achieve the seismic safety of the building. The retrofit costs associated to structural operations are calculated for each case and have been summed up to the costs of the in situ tests. The paper shows a real retrofit design case study in which the best solution is chosen based on the results in terms of structural performance and cost among the different retrofit options.