• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.290-298
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• 2019

$TiO_2$-particles containing Co grains are fabricated via thermal hydrogenation and selective oxidation of TiCo alloy. For comparison, $TiO_2$-Co composite powders are prepared by two kinds of methods which were the mechanical carbonization and oxidation process, and the conventional mixing process. The microstructural characteristics of the prepared composites are analyzed by X-ray diffraction, field-emission scattering electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. In addition, the composite powders are sintered at $800^{\circ}C$ by spark plasma sintering. The flexural strength and fracture toughness of the sintered samples prepared by thermal hydrogenation and mechanical carbonization are found to be higher than those of the samples prepared by the conventional mixing process. Moreover, the microstructures of sintered samples prepared by thermal hydrogenation and mechanical carbonization processes are found to be similar. The difference in the mechanical properties of sintered samples prepared by thermal hydrogenation and mechanical carbonization processes is attributed to the different sizes of metallic Co particles in the samples.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.96-107
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• 2022

PURPOSE. Microstructural and physico-mechanical characterization of highly translucent zirconia, prepared by milling technology (CAD-CAM) and repeated firing cycles, was the main aim of this in vitro study. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Two groups of samples of two commercial highly-translucent yttria-stabilized dental zirconia, VITA YZ-HT^White (Group A) and Zolid HT + White (Group B), with dimensions according to the ISO 6872 "Dentistry - Ceramic materials", were prepared. The specimens of each group were divided into two subgroups. The specimens of the first subgroups (Group A₁ and Group B₁) were merely the sintered specimens. The specimens of the second subgroups (Group A₂ and Group B₂) were subjected to 4 heat treatment cycles. The microstructural features (microstructure, density, grain size, crystalline phases, and crystallite size) and four mechanical properties (flexural strength, modulus of elasticity, Vickers hardness, and fracture toughness) of the subgroups (i.e. before and after heat treatment) were compared. The statistical significance between the subgroups (A₁/A₂, and B₁/B₂) was evaluated by the t-test. In all tests, P values smaller than 5% were considered statistically significant. RESULTS. A homogenous microstructure, with no residual porosity and grains sized between 500 and 450 nm for group A and B, respectively, was observed. Crystalline yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia was exclusively registered in the X-ray diffractograms. The mechanical properties decreased after the heat treatment procedure, but the differences were not statistically significant. CONCLUSION. The produced zirconia ceramic materials can be safely (i.e., according to the ISO 6872) used in extensive fixed prosthetic restorations, such as substructure ceramics for three-unit prostheses involving the molar restoration and substructure ceramics for prostheses involving four or more units. Consequently, milling technology is an effective manufacturing technology for producing zirconia substructures for dental fixed all-ceramic prosthetic restorations.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.433-442
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• 2023

This study presents the visually observed behavior of fibers embedded in concrete samples that were subjected to a flexural bending test. Three types of fibers such as macro polypropylene, macro polyethylene, and the hybrid of steel and polyvinyl alcohol were mixed with cement by a designated mix ratio to prepare a total of nine specimens of each. The bending test was conducted by following ASTM C1609 with a net deflection of 2, 4, and 7 mm. The X-ray computed tomography (XCT) was carried out for 7 mm-deflection specimens. The original XCT images were post-processed to denoise the beam-hardening effect. Then, fiber, crack, and void were semi-manually segmented. The hybrid specimen showed the highest toughness compared to the other two types. Debonding based on 2D XCT sliced images was commonly observed for all three groups. The cement matrix near the crack surface often involved partially localized breakage in conjunction with debonding. The pullout was predominant for steel fibers that were partially slipped toward the crack. Crack bridging and rupture were not found presumably due to the image resolution and the level of energy dissipation for poly-fibers, while the XCT imaging was advantageous in evaluating the distribution and behavior of various fibers upon bending for fiber-reinforced concrete beam elements.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.467-484
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• 2023

Despite the significant features of fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (FRCCs), including better mechanical, fractural, and durability performance, their high content of cement has restricted their use in the construction industry. Although ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) is considered the main supplementary cementitious material, its slow pozzolanic reaction stands against its application. The addition of nano-sized mineral modifiers, including nano-silica (NS), is an alternative to address the drawbacks of using GGBFS. The main object of this empirical and numerical research is to examine the effect of NS on the strain-hardening behavior of cementitious composites; ten mixes were designed, and five levels of NS were considered. This study proposes a new method, using a four-point bending test to assess the use of nano-silica (NS) on the flexural behavior, first cracking strength, fracture energy, and micromechanical parameters including interfacial friction bond strength and maximum bridging stress. Digital image correlation (DIC) was used for monitoring the initiation and propagation of the cracks. In addition, to attain a deep comprehension of fiber/matrix interaction, scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis was used. It was discovered that using nano-silica (NS) in cementitious materials results in an enhancement in the matrix toughness, which prevents multiple cracking and, therefore, strain-hardening. In addition, adding NS enhanced the interfacial transition zone between matrix and fiber, leading to a higher interfacial friction bond strength, which helps multiple cracking in the composite due to the hydrophobic nature of polypropylene (PP) fibers. The findings of this research provide insight into finding the optimum percent of NS in which both ductility and high tensile strength of the composites would be satisfied. As a concluding remark, a new criterion is proposed, showing that the optimum value of nano-silica is 2%. The findings and proposed method of this study can facilitate the design and utilization of green cementitious composites in structures.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.177-188
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• 2023

In the context of the shortage of river sand, two types of manufactured sand (MS) were used to partially replace river sand (RS) to design manufactured sand concrete (MSC). A total of 81 specimens were designed for uniaxial compression test and beam flexure test. Two parameters were considered in the tests, including the types of MS (i.e. limestone manufactured sand (LMS), pebble manufactured sand (PMS)) and the MS replacement percentage (i.e., 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%). The stress-strain curves of MSC were obtained. The effects of these parameters on the compressive strength, elastic modulus, peak strain, toughness and flexural strength were discussed. Additionally, the sensitivity of particle size distributions to the performance of MSC was evaluated based on the grey correlation analysis. The results showed that compared with river sand concrete (RSC), the rising slope of the stress-strain curves of limestone manufactured sand concrete (LMSC) and pebble manufactured sand concrete (PMSC) were higher, the descending phrase of LMSC were gentle but that of PMSC showed an opposite trend. The physical and mechanical properties of MSC were affected by the MS replacement percentage except the compressive strength of PMSC. When the replacement percentage of LMS and PMS were 50% and 25% respectively, the corresponding performances of LMSC and PMSC were better. In generally, when the replacement percentage of LMS and PMS were same, the comprehensive performance of LMSC were better than that of PMSC. The constitutive model and the equations for mechanical properties were proposed. The influence of particle ranging from 0.15 mm to 0 mm on the performance of MSC was lower than particle ranging from 4.75 mm to 0.15 mm but this influence should not be ignored.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.151-159
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• 2006

강섬유보강 콘크리트는 일반 콘크리트에 비해 휨성능이 월등히 우수하지만, 아직까지 국내에는 이에 대한 명확한 배합설계 지침이 확립되어 있지 않은 상황이다. 또한, 강섬유를 2종이상 동시에 혼입하여 사용하는 하이브리드 섬유보강 콘크리트에 대해서는 최근에 들어서야 그 연구가 시작되었으며, 이에 대해서도 배합에 대한 구체적인 지침이 확립되어 있지 않다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 새로운 최적화 기법인 화음탐색법을 이용하여 강섬유 및 하이브리드 섬유보강 콘크리트의 최적배합 프로그램을 개발하였으며, 검증 실험을 수행하여 프로그램의 신뢰도를 높였다. 이는 현장 시험 배합횟수의 감소 및 배합설계의 편의성 향상 등에 도움이 될 것으로 기대된다. 또한, 실험 결과 동일한 강섬유 혼입률이라 하더라도, 하이브리드 섬유보강 콘크리트가 일반 강섬유보강 콘크리트보다 휨강도 및 휨인성 모두 우수한 것으로 나타났으며 이를 프로그램 상에 추가 반영하였다. 이는 세계적으로도 아직 연구 초기 단계에 있는 하이브리드 섬유보강 콘크리트의 휨 특성을 파악하는데에도 향후 연구의 발판이 될 것으로 생각되며, 지속적인 실험 및 연구로 보완이 된다면 보다 더 정밀도를 높일 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국건축시공학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.321-329
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• 2017

콘크리트는 반취성 재료로서 우수한 압축력을 갖는 소재이나 인장력은 취약한 단점이 있다. 이러한 콘크리트의 단점을 개선하기 위한 섬유 보강 콘크리의 사용은 효과적인 인성강화에 대한 효과적인 방안이 될 수 있으며, 휨인성에 취약한 구조체에는 강섬유 보강 콘크리트를 사용함으로 성능을 개선하고 있다. 그러나 강섬유의 부식과 시공성 저하의 문제로 인해 대체 소재의 요구되고 있는 실정이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 확산성이 우수한 매크로 포타섬유를 사용한 콘크리트의 굳지 않은 콘크리트의 특성과 물리적 특성 및 건조수축 특성을 평가함으로 강섬유의 대체 가능성을 평가하고자 하였다. 실험 결과, 매크로 포타섬유는 강섬유 보강 콘크리트와 비교하였을 때 유동성 향상 및 역학적 성능이 우수한 것으로 나타났다. 매크로 포타 섬유를 사용한 콘크리트의 균열 저항성 부분에서도 강섬유 보강 콘크리트에 비하여 구조적인 균열과 건조 수축 저항성을 개선하는데 효과적인 것을 확인하였다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.1943-1948
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• 2010

평균 입도의 크기가 ${\sim}1.7\;{\mu}m$와 ${\sim}30\;nm$인 두 종류의 탄화규소 분말을 7 wt% $Y_2O_3$, 2 wt% $Al_2O_3$, 1 wt% MgO를 소결 첨가제로 사용하여 $1800^{\circ}C$에서 1 시간동안 Ar 분위기에서 압력을 가하여 고온가압소결을 하였다. 고온 가압소결한 시편은 $1950^{\circ}C$에서 6 시간동안 Ar 분위기에서 40 MPa의 압력을 가하여 고온 단조 하였다. 두 시편 모두 고온가압소결 후의 미세구조는 등방형 모양의 결정립을 나타내었으며, 고온 단조 후에 결정립 성장이 나타났다. 평균 입도의 크기가 작은 탄화규소 분말로 소결한 시편의 결정립의 크기가 고온 단조 후에도 더 작은 결정립을 나타내었다. 고온 단조 후의 압력축과 평행한 방향과 수직한 방향의 미세구조는 비슷하였다. 탄화규소의 $\beta$에서 $\alpha$로의 상변태가 활발하게 발생하지 않아 집합조직의 발달은 발견되지 않았다. 평균 입도의 크기가 큰 탄화규소 분말로 제작된 시편의 파괴인성 (${\sim}3.9\;MPa{\cdot}m^{1/2}$), 경도 (~ 25.2 GPa), 굽힘강도가 (480 MPa) 평균 입도의 크기가 작은 탄화규소로 제작된 시편보다 높게 나타났다.

• 대한전기학회논문지:전기물성ㆍ응용부문C
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• 제55권9호
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• pp.434-441
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• 2006

The effect of pressureless-sintered temperature on the densification behavior, mechanical and electrical properties of the $SiC-ZrB_2$ electroconductive ceramic composites was investigated. The $SiC-ZrB_2$ electroconductive ceramic composites were pressureless-sintered for 2 hours at temperatures in the range of $1,750{\sim}1,900[^{\circ}C]$, with an addition of 12[wt%] of $Al_2O_3+Y_2O_3$(6:4 mixture of $Al_2O_3\;and\;Y_2O_3$) as a sintering aid. The relative density and mechanical properties are increased markedly at temperatures in the range of $1,850{\sim}1,900[{^\circ}C]$. The relative density, flexural strength, vicker's hardness and fracture toughness showed the highest value of 81.1[%], 230[MPa], 9.88[GPa] and $6.05[MPa\;m^{1/2}]$ for $SiC-ZrB_2$ composites of $1,900[{^\circ}C]$ sintering temperature at room temperature respectively. The electrical resistivity was measured by the Pauw method in the temperature ranges from $25[{^\circ}C]\;to\;700[{^\circ}C]$, The electrical resistivity showed the value of $1.36{\times}10^{-4},\;3.83{\times}10^{-4},\;3.51{\times}10^{-4}\;and\; 3.2{\times}10^{-4}[{\Omega}{\cdot}cm]$ for SZ1750, SZ1800, SZ1850 and SZ1900 respectively at room temperature. The electrical resistivity of the composites was all PTCR(Positive Temperature Coefficient Resistivity). The resistance temperature coefficient showed the value of $4.194{\times}10^{-3},\;3,740{\times}10^{-3},\;2,993{\times}10^{-3},\;3,472{\times}10^{-3}/[^{\circ}C}$ for SZ1750, SZ1800, SZ1850 and SZ1900 respectively in the temperature ranges from $25[{\circ}C]\;to\;700[{\circ}C]$, It is assumed that because polycrystallines such as recrystallized $SiC-ZrB_2$ electroconductive ceramic composites, contain of porosity and In Situ $YAG(Al_5Y_3O_{12})$ crystal grain boundaries, their electrical conduction mechanism are complicated. In addition, because the condition of such grain boundaries due to $Al_2O_3+Y_2O_3$ additives widely varies with sintering temperature, electrical resistivity of the $SiC-ZrB_2$ electroconductive ceramic composites with sintering temperature also varies with sintering condition. It is convinced that ${\beta}-SiC$ based electroconductive ceramic composites for heaters or ignitors can be manufactured by pressureless sintering.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.11-18
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• 2013

시멘트 콘크리트 포장은 중차량에 대한 뛰어난 적용성과 장기간의 공용성을 지녔고, 아스팔트보다 구입이 용이하여 내구성 및 경제적 측면에서 우수한 장점을 가지고 있으나, 아스팔트 포장에 비해 노후화 되거나 파손이 발생할 경우 대규모 유지보수가 발생할 수 있는 단점이 있다. 콘크리트 포장의 손상은 대부분 균열에 의한 것으로 콘크리트 포장의 초기 및 장기균열을 제어할 수 있는 기술 확보가 필요하다. 이 연구에서는 일반적인 구조용 콘크리트 배합에 비해 단위수량이 낮고 굵은 골재 최대 치수가 큰 콘크리트 포장 배합에서의 섬유보강 효과를 평가하기 위해 직경이 작고 형상비가 큰 마이크로 섬유와 직경이 크고 형상비가 작은 매크로 섬유로 하이브리드 보강된 콘크리트 포장용 배합에 대한 기본적인 성능실험을 수행하였다. 실험 결과 콘크리트 포장 배합의 섬유보강 효과는 일반 구조용 콘크리트 배합에 비해 낮은 것으로 나타났으나 하이브리드 섬유로 보강된 콘크리트 포장 배합은 휨강도 및 인성보강 효과가 큰 것으로 나타났다. 특히 하이브리드 섬유보강 콘크리트는 포장 손상의 주요 요인인 콘크리트 포장의 초기 건조수축을 제어하는데 매우 효과적인 것으로 나타났다.