• 국제학술발표논문집
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• The 9th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management
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• pp.579-586
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• 2022

Modular building is a fast-growing construction method, mainly due to its ability to drastically reduce the amount of time it takes to construct a building and produce higher-quality buildings at a more consistent rate. However, while modular construction is relatively safer than traditional construction methods, workers are still exposed to hazards that lead to injuries and fatalities, and these hazards could be controlled using emerging smart technologies. Currently, limited information is available at the intersection of modular construction, safety risk, and smart safety technologies. This paper aims to investigate what aspects of modular construction are most dangerous for its workers, highlight specific risks in its processes, and propose ways to utilize smart technologies to mitigate these safety risks. Findings from the archival analysis of accident reports in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Fatality and Catastrophe Investigation Summaries indicate that 114 significant injuries were reported between 2002 and 2021, of which 67 were fatalities. About 72% of fatalities occurred during the installation phase, while 57% were caused by crushing and 85% of crash-related incidents were caused by jack failure/slippage. IoT-enabled wearable sensing devices, computer vision, smart safety harness, and Augment and Virtual Reality were identified as potential solutions for mitigating identified safety risks. The present study contributes to knowledge by identifying important safety trends, critical safety risk factors and proposing practical emerging methods for controlling these risks.

• 국제학술발표논문집
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• The 8th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management
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• pp.75-84
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• 2020

Modular construction is a construction method whereby prefabricated volumetric units are produced in a factory and are installed on site to form a building block. The construction productivity can be substantially improved by the manufacturing and assembly of standardized modular units. 3D printing is a computer-controlled fabrication method first adopted in the manufacturing industry and was utilized for the automated construction of small-scale houses in recent years. Implementing 3D printing in the fabrication of modular units brings huge benefits to modular construction, including increased customization, lower material waste, and reduced labor work. Such implementation also benefits the large-scale and wider adoption of 3D printing in engineering practice. However, a critical issue for 3D printed modules is the loading capacity, particularly in response to horizontal forces like wind load, which requires a deeper understanding of the building structure behavior and the design of load-bearing modules. Therefore, this paper presents the state-of-the-art literature concerning recent achievement in 3D printing for buildings, followed by discussion on the opportunities and challenges for examining 3D printing in modular construction. Promising 3D printing techniques are critically reviewed and discussed with regard to their advantages and limitations in construction. The appropriate structural form needs to be determined at the design stage, taking into consideration the overall building structural behavior, site environmental conditions (e.g., wind), and load-carrying capacity of the 3D printed modules. Detailed finite element modelling of the entire modular buildings needs to be conducted to verify the structural performance, considering the code-stipulated lateral drift, strength criteria, and other design requirements. Moreover, integration of building information modelling (BIM) method is beneficial for generating the material and geometric details of the 3D printed modules, which can then be utilized for the fabrication.

• 국제학술발표논문집
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• The 8th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management
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• pp.157-166
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• 2020

Automated rebar fabrication, which requires effective information exchange between model designers and fabricators, has brought the integration and interoperability of data from different sources to the notice of both academics and industry practitioners. Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) was one of the most commonly used data formats to represent the semantic information of prefabricated components in buildings, whereas the data format utilized by rebar fabrication machine is BundesVereinigung der Bausoftware (BVBS), which is a numerical data structure exchanging reinforcement information through ASCII encoded files. Seamless transformation between IFC and BVBS empowers the automated rebar fabrication and improve the construction productivity. In order to improve data interoperability between IFC and BVBS, this study presents an IFC extension based on the attributes required by automated rebar fabrication machines with the help of Information Delivery Manual (IDM) and Model View Definition (MVD). IDM is applied to describe and display the information needed for the design, construction and operation of projects, whereas MVD is a subset of IFC schema used to describe the automated rebar fabrication workflow. Firstly, with a rich pool of vocabularies practitioners, OmniClass is used in information exchange between IFC and BVBS, providing a hierarchy classification structure for reinforcing elements. Then, using International Framework for Dictionaries (IFD), the usage of each attribute is defined in a more consistent manner to assist the data mapping process. Besides, in order to address missing information within automated fabrication process, a schematic data mapping diagram has been made to deliver IFC information from BIM models to BVBS format for better data interoperability among different software agents. A case study based on the data mapping will be presented to demonstrate the proposed IFC extension and how it could assist/facilitate the information management.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.49.1-49.11
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• 2020

Objectives: The aim of this study was to perform a clinical and radiographic analysis of endodontically treated teeth (ETT) restored with cast metal posts (CMPs) or prefabricated glass fiber posts (GFPs) and crowns. Materials and Methods: Fifty ETT were restored with 25 CMPs and 25 GFPs at a private dental clinic between 2001 and 2016. The restorations consisted of 12 all-ceramic crowns, 31 metal-ceramic crowns, and 7 composite resin crowns. Demographic data, type of teeth, type of post-and-core system, time of placement, crown restorations, the number of proximal contacts, the type of antagonist, and reports of any complications after post-and-core placement were recorded for each patient. Assessments were performed at baseline (radiographic) and follow-up (radiographic and clinical). Data were analyzed by the McNemar test, the Pearson χ² test, and Kaplan-Meier survival curves (α = 0.05). The mean follow-up was 67.6 months. Results: No significant difference was observed for any of the radiographic parameters when the baseline and final radiographs were compared. In the clinical evaluation, anatomical form (p = 0.009) and occlusion (p = 0.001) showed significant differences according to the type of crown restoration; specifically, metal-ceramic and all-ceramic crowns outperformed composite resin crowns. Conclusions: CMPs and GFPs showed favorable results for restoring ETT after 6 years of follow-up. All-ceramic and metal-ceramic crowns showed higher survival rates and better clinical outcomes.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.487-498
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• 2023

The present study investigated the flexural behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with an ultrahigh performance concrete (UHPC) panel having various thicknesses. Two fabrication methods were introduced in this study; one was the direct casting of UHPC onto the bottom surface of the RC beams (I-series), and the other was the attachment of a prefabricated UHPC panel using an adhesive (E-series). UHPC panels having thicknesses of 10, 30, 50, and 70 mm were applied to RC beams, and these specimens were subjected to four-point loading to assess the effect of the UHPC thickness on the flexural strengthening of RC beams. The test results indicated that the peak strength and initial stiffness were vastly enhanced with an increase in the thickness of the UHPC panel, showing an improved energy dissipation capacity. In particular, the peak strength of the E-series specimens was higher than that of I-series specimens, showing high compatibility between the RC beam and the UHPC panel. The experimental test results were comparatively explored with a discussion of numerical analysis. Numerical analysis results showed that the predictions are in fair agreement with experimental results.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.138-146
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• 2007

연약지반에 시공된 지반구조물의 거동은 구조물 하부의 연약지반이나 인접 지반의 특성에 크게 영향을 받는다. 지반 구조물 설계시 사용되는 지반 특성치는 결정론적인 모델이나 확률론적인 모델을 이용하여 나타낼 수 있다. 일반적인 지반구조물 설계시 사용되는 결정론적인 모델은 설계 파라메타로 단 하나의 대표값을 사용하는 반면, 확률론적인 모델은 이산통계나 확률 밀도함수를 이용한다. 연약지반의 압밀도나 침하량등의 산정 결과는 간극비, 압밀계수, 연직 및 수평방향 투수계수등의 불확실성 요소에 영향을 받는다. 본 연구에서는 연직 드레인을 이용한 개량지반에 대한 침하해석시 사용되는 불확실성 인자들에 대한 영향을 분석하여 보았다. 또한, 변동계수가 침하량에 미치는 영향을 분석하였으며 이들 파라메타들이 압밀도나 침하계산시 미치는 영향에 대한 민감도 분석을 실시하였다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제52권4호
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• pp.405-418
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• 2024

To study the influence of different reduced beam section (RBS) on the mechanical performance of modular boltedwelded hybrid connection joints (MHCJs), this article uses ABAQUS to establish and verify the finite element model (FEM) of the test specimens on the basis of quasi-static test research. Based on, 14 joint models featuring different RBS are devised to evaluate their influence on seismic behavior, such as joint failure mode, bending moment (M)-rotation angle (θ) curve, ductility, and energy consumption. The results indicate that when the flange and web are individually weakened, they alleviate to some extent the concentrated stress of the core module (CM) and column end steel skeleton in the joint core area, but both increase the stress on the flange connecting plate (FCP). At the same time, the impact of both on seismic performance such as bearing capacity, stiffness, and energy consumption is relatively small. When simultaneously weakening the flange and web of the steel beam, forming plastic hinges at the weakened position of the beam end, significantly alleviated the stress concentration of the CM and the damage at the FCP, improving the overall deformation and energy consumption capacity of joints. But as the weakening size of the web increases, the overall bearing capacity of the joint shows a decreasing trend.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.145-155
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• 1997

본 연구는 현재 시공중인 사업부지를 선정하여 시험시공중에 있는 연약지반에서 페이퍼 드레인 공법에 의하여 처리한 지반에서 드레인의 타입간격별 침하거동을 파악하고, 실내시험과 현장계측치로부터 구한 압축지수와 압밀계수를 비교분석하여 배수성능의 우수성을 평가한 것으로 그결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 실측침하량($S_m$)과 설계침하량($S_t$)의 관계 및 실측압밀도($U_m$)와 설계압밀도($U_t$)와의 관계는 드레인 타입간격 1.0m에서는 $S_m=(1.0{\sim}1.1)S_t$, $U_m=(1.13{\sim}1.17)U_t$로 나타났고, 드레인 타입간격 1.5m에서는 $S_m=(0.7{\sim}0.8)S_t$, $U_m=0.92{\sim}0.99)U_t$의 범위로 나타났다. 2. 현장압축지수($Cc_{Field}$)와 처녀압축지수($V_{CC_{lab.}}$)와의 관계는 $Cc_{Field}=(1.0{\sim}1.2)V_{CC_{lab.}}$로 나타났으나, 처녀압축지수의 결정밥법과 최종예상 침하량의 적용방법에 따른 오차를 감안하면 거의 동일한 것으로 판단된다. 3. 계측치로부터 역산한 현장압밀계수는 실내시험에서 구한 압밀계수보다 크게 나타났고, 압밀계수비($C_h/C_v$)는 드레인 타입간격 1.0m에서는 $C_h=(2.4{\sim}3.0)C_v$, 드레인 타입간격 1.5m에서는 $C_h=(3.5{\sim}4.3)C_v$의 범위로 타입간격이 넓을수록 크게 나타났다. 4 드레인 타입간격에 따른 드레인 자재별 배수성능 평가기준을 압밀계수비의 결과를 기초로 판단하여 보면, 드레인 타입간격 1.0m에서는 Mebra 드레인, 드레인 타입간격 1.5m에서는 Amer드레인이 약간 우수한 것으로 나타났으나, 동일한 타입간격에서는 재질간의 큰차이가 발생되지 않아 모두 동일한 배수성능을 갖는 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제57권2호
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• pp.127-133
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• 2019

목적: 본 연구의 목적은 주조 금속 포스트, 기성 섬유강화형 포스트 그리고 치과영역에서 새롭게 주목 받고 있는 재료인 polyetherketoneketone(PEKK)으로 제작한 포스트로 수복된 근관 치료 치아의 파절 강도 및 파절 양상에 대해 조사하는 것이다. 재료 및 방법: 총 21개의 하악 소구치를 포스트 재료에 따라 각각 7개씩 3개의 군으로 무작위로 분류하였다. 그룹 A는 주조 금속 포스트 코어; 그룹 B는 기성 섬유강화형 포스트 및 레진 코어; 그룹 C는 밀링된 PEKK 포스트 코어로 수복하였다. 모든 시편은 금속관으로 수복하였다. 각각의 시편들을 제작 후 만능 시험기를 사용하여 2 mm/min 속도로 치아 장축에 대해 135도의 정적 하중을 가하여 파절 강도를 측정하고, 파절 양상에 대해 조사하였다. 결과 분석은 유의수준 ${\alpha}=.05$에서 Kruskal-Wallis test 후 사후검정으로 Mann-Whitney U test를 시행하였다. 결과: PEKK 포스트 파절 강도는 주조 금속 포스트와 기성 섬유강화형 포스트에 비해 낮은 값을 보였다. 파절양상에 있어서는 육안과 현미경, 방사선 사진을 통해 살펴본 결과 금속 포스트 코어에서는 치근파절의 양상이 대부분 나타난 반면 기성 섬유 강화형포스트는 포스트의 탈락이 주로 발생하였다. PEKK 포스트 코어의 경우 치아와 포스트가 함께 파절되는 양상이 주로 나타났다. 결론: 치관부 치질이 심하게 손상된 치아 수복 시 적절한 재료의 선택이 필요하며, PEKK 포스트의 임상적 적용을 위해서는 강도 향상에 대한 연구가 더 필요할 것으로 보인다.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.705-714
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• 2012

프리캐스트 중공 사각형 철근콘크리트 교각에 대하여 준정적 실험을 수행하여 내진성능을 검증하였다. 기둥 실험체는 프리캐스트 세그먼트를 접합하고 나서, 미리 배치된 쉬스관에 축방향 철근을 연결 없이 연속으로 배치한 후 모르타르로 그라우팅하는 방법으로 제작하였다. 실험의 주요변수는 형상비, 축방향 철근비, 횡방향 철근량, 프리캐스트 세그먼트의 접합위치이다. 기둥 실험체의 형상비는 4.5와 2.5, 축방향 철근비는 1.15%와 3.07%로 각각 두 가지의 값을 가진다. 횡방향 철근량은 도로교설계기준에서 규정하고 있는 완전연성 설계에 요구되는 양의 99%, 55%, 50%, 27%로 배근되었다. 소성힌지 구역에서의 프리캐스트 세그먼트 접합위치는 기둥 하단에서 기둥단면 두께의 0.5배와 1.0배인 위치로 하였다. 실험 결과로서 균열 및 파괴모드, 축력-휨 강도, 하중-변위 포락선, 변위연성도를 분석하였으며, 도로교설계기준의 연성도 내진설계법을 적용하였을 때의 안전율을 분석하였다. 기둥 실험체는 축방향 철근이 모르타르와 쉬스관에 의하여 구속되고, 쉬스관이 횡방향 철근으로 구속되는 구조로 인하여 큰 변위까지 축방향 철근의 좌굴이 지연되어 연성도가 크게 나타났다.