• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.273-285
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• 2013

An experimental investigation was conducted to compare the shear strength of full-scale beams constructed with chemically-based, self-consolidating concrete (SCC) with conventional concrete (CC). This experimental program consisted of 16 rectangular beams (12 without shear reinforcing and 4 with shear reinforcing in the form of stirrups), 8 beams for each mix design. Additionally, three different longitudinal reinforcement ratios were evaluated within the test matrix. The beam specimens were tested under a simply supported four-point condition. The experimental shear strengths of the beams were compared with both the shear provisions of selected standards (U.S., Australia, Canada, Europe, and Japan) and a shear database of CC specimens. This comparison indicates that chemically-based SCC beams possess comparable shear strength as CC beams.

• Composites Research
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.219-224
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• 2014

탄소나노튜브(CNT)의 물성은 고분자재료의 기계적, 전도성, 열적 물성을 향상시켜주기 때문에 많은 분야에서 소재개발을 진행 중이다. 본 연구에서는 사전에 CNT 10 wt% 페이스트를 제조하여 나노입자에 대한 분산도와 나노복합재료 생산성을 높일 수 있는 기초 재료를 제조하였다. 제조된 CNT 10 wt% 페이스트를 이용하여 손상 감지용 CNT 나노복합재료를 제조하여 균열에 대한 손상감지능과 균열 보강효과에 대한 영향을 연구하였다. CNT 10 wt% 페이스트를 이용하여 제조된 CNT 1 wt% 나노복합재는 일반 CNT 파우더를 이용하여 CNT 1 wt% 나노복합재료를 제조하였을 경우보다 인장과 굴곡물성이 높음을 확인하였다. CF30wt%/PP에 인위적인 균열을 제조하고, 균열부위에 CNT 나노복합재료를 보강하여 균열 및 파괴 발생 감지능을 균열크기에 따라 전기저항 측정법과 인장물성평가를 통해 분석하였다. CNT 나노복합재료를 균열 부위에 보강하여 CF30wt%/PP의 인장물성을 분석하였을 경우, 균열보강효과가 있었다. 균열크기가 증가함에 따라 CNT 나노복합재료의 보강효과의 증가되었다. 이는 CNT 나노복합재료와 CF30wt%/PP간의 접착면 증가로 균열전파를 지연하기 때문이다. CNT 나노복합재료의 손상감지능에 대해서는 전기저항 평가법으로 분석하였으며, 접착면에서의 분리로 인해 CNT 나노복합재료에 충격이 가해져 높은 전기저항 증가구간을 확인하였다. 손상감지용 CNT 나노복합재료의 균열방지효과와 손상감지에 대한 전기저항 평가법의 가능성을 확인하였다.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.83-96
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• 2019

The seismic behavior of PRC coupling beam-hybrid coupled shear wall system is analyzed by using the finite element software ABAQUS. The stress distribution of steel plate, reinforcing bar in coupling beam, reinforcing bar in slab and concrete is investigated. Meanwhile, the plastic hinges developing law of this hybrid coupled shear wall system is also studied. Further, the effect of coupling ratio, section dimensions of coupling beam, aspect ratio of single shear wall, total height of structure and the role of slab on the seismic behavior of the new structural system. A fitting formula of plate characteristic values for PRC coupling beams based on different displacement requirements is proposed through the experimental date regression analysis of PRC coupling beams at home and abroad. The seismic behavior control method for PRC coupling beam-hybrid coupled shear wall system is proposed based on the continuous connection method and through controlling the coupling ratio, the roof displacement, story drift angle of hybrid coupled shear wall system, displacement ductility of coupling beam.

• Composites Research
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.21-31
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• 2002

기존 굴착식 기술의 단점을 극복하기 위해 다양한 비굴착 보수-보강기술이 개발되고 시도되었으나, 이제까지 개발된 비굴착 기술들은 높은 공사비용과 시공의 불편함이라는 결점을 갖고 있다. 본 연구에서는 VARTM(Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding)과 유리섬유 고분자 복합재료를 이용해 지하매설관을 보수-보강하는 연구를 수행하였다. 개발된 공법은 기존 기술보다 적은 비용과 공사 시간을 필요로 하며 사용되는 장비 또한 간단하다. 신뢰성 있는 공정을 위해 유연한 금형의 역할을 하는 보강재에 수지를 주입한 후, 가압과 진공을 가하는 방법이 시도되었으며, 상용 유전장치인 LACOMCURE를 사용하여 RTM 공정 중 수지의 함침과 경화 상태를 추적하였다. 연구결과를 통해, 적절한 공정 변수 및 온라인 경화 모니터링 기법을 적용한 본 공법이 기존 방법에 비해 많은 장점을 가짐을 알 수 있었다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제56권1호
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• pp.21-30
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• 2023

Objectives: To prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), behaviors such as mask-wearing, social distancing, decreasing mobility, and avoiding crowds have been suggested, especially in high-risk countries such as Indonesia. Unfortunately, the level of compliance with those practices has been low. This study was conducted to determine the predisposing, enabling, and reinforcing factors of COVID-19 prevention behavior in Indonesia. Methods: This cross-sectional study used a mixed-methods approach. The participants were 264 adults from 21 provinces in Indonesia recruited through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a Google Form and in-depth interviews. Statistical analysis included univariate, bivariate, and multivariate logistic regression. Furthermore, qualitative data analysis was done through content analysis and qualitative data management using Atlas.ti software. Results: Overall, 44.32% of respondents were non-compliant with recommended COVID-19 prevention behaviors. In multivariate logistic regression analysis, low-to-medium education level, poor attitude, insufficient involvement of leaders, and insufficient regulation were also associated with decreased community compliance. Based on in-depth interviews with informants, the negligence of the Indonesian government in the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to the unpreparedness of the community to face the pandemic, as people were not aware of the importance of preventive practices. Conclusions: Education level is not the only factor influencing community compliance with recommended COVID-19 prevention behaviors. Changing attitudes through health promotion to increase public awareness and encouraging voluntary community participation through active risk communication are necessary. Regulations and role leaders are also required to improve COVID-19 prevention behavior.

• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.187-197
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• 2012

An experimental investigation was conducted to compare the bond strength of reinforcing steel in self-consolidating concrete (SCC) with conventional concrete (CC). This study investigated two different compressive strengths of SCC as well as CC. The experimental program consisted of 24 pull-out specimens as well as 12 full-scale beams (three for each concrete type and strength). The pull-out specimens were based on RILEM recommendations, and the beam specimens were tested under a simply supported four-point loading condition. The CC test results served as a control and were used to evaluate the results from the SCC pull-out and beam specimen tests. Furthermore, a comparison was performed between results of this study and a bond database of CC specimens. These comparisons indicate that SCC beams possess comparable or slightly greater bond strength than CC beams.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.1233-1250
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• 2015

The behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) columns made from high strength materials was investigated experimentally. Six high-strength concrete specimen columns (1:4 scale), which included three with high-strength transverse reinforcing bars and three with normal-strength transverse reinforcement, were tested under double curvature bending load. The effects of yielding strength and ratio of transverse reinforcement on the cracking patterns, hysteretic response, shear strength, ductility, strength reduction, energy dissipation and strain of reinforcement were studied. The test results indicated that all specimens failed in splitting failure, and specimens with high-strength transverse reinforcement exhibited better seismic performance than those with normal-strength transverse reinforcement. It also demonstrated that the strength of high-strength lateral reinforcing bars was fully utilized at the ultimate displacements. Shear strength formula of short concrete columns, which experienced a splitting failure, was proposed based on the Chinese concrete code. To enhance the applicability of the model, it was corroborated with 47 short concrete columns selected from the literature available. The results indicated that, the proposed method can give better predictions of shear strength for short columns that experienced a splitting failure than other shear strength models of ACI 318 and Chinese concrete codes.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제67권2호
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• pp.155-163
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• 2018

The Early-age construction loading and changing properties of concrete, especially in the multi-story structures can affect the slab deflection, significantly. Based on previously conducted experiment on eight simply-supported one-way slabs this paper investigates the effect of concrete type, fiber type and content, loading value, cracking moment, ultimate moment and applied moment on the instantaneous deflection of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) slabs. Two distinct loading levels equal to 30% and 40% of the ultimate capacity of the slab section were applied on the slabs at the age of 14 days. A wide range of the existing models of the effective moment of inertia which are mainly developed for conventional concrete elements, were investigated. Comparison of the experimental deflection values with predictions of the existing models shows considerable differences between the recorded and estimated instantaneous deflection of SCC slabs. Calculated elastic deflection of slabs at the ages of 14 and 28 days were also compared with the experimental deflection of slabs. Based on sensitivity analysis of the effective parameters, a new model is proposed and verified to predict the effective moment of inertia in SCC slabs with and without fiber reinforcing under two different loading levels at the age of 14 days.

• 한국지반공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지반공학회 2009년도 춘계 학술발표회
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• pp.883-887
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• 2009

In this study, a new soil retaining system was proposed by soil cement mixing method. The new soil retaining system is based on deep cement mixing method by large diameter reinforcing blocks (piles). Large diameter reinforcing blocks (usually $\varnothing$300-500 mm) have the advantage to make reinforcements over a relatively short depth and thus reduce the amount of reinforcement necessary. A field case has been reviewed for actual application of the soil retaining system at a downtown site. Research was conducted to evaluate the behavior of the installed soil retaining wall, with reinforcing blocks (400 mm in diameter and 4 m in length) placed into a 10 m excavation wall at a $20^{\circ}$ angle. As a result, the potential for applying this method to the downtown excavation site was confirmed.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제83권4호
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• pp.475-493
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• 2022

The results of research focusing on the experimental and numerical performance of ferrocement RC beams with openings reinforced with welded steel mesh, expanded steel mesh, fiber glass mesh, and polyethylene mesh independently are presented in this article. Casting and testing of fourteen reinforced concrete beams with dimensions of 200×100×2000 mm under concentric compression loadings were part of the research program. The type of reinforcing materials, the volume fraction of reinforcement, the number of mesh layers, and the number of stirrups are the major parameters that change. The main goal is to understand the impact of using new appealing materials in reinforcing RC beams with openings. Using ANSYS-16.0 Software, nonlinear finite element analysis (NLFEA) was used to demonstrate the behavior of composite RC beams with openings. A parametric study is also conducted to discuss the variables that can have the greatest impact on the mechanical behavior of the proposed model, such as the number of openings. The obtained experimental and numerical results demonstrated the FE simulations' acceptable accuracy in estimating experimental values. Furthermore, demonstrating that the strength gained of specimens reinforced with fiber glass meshes was reduced by approximately 38% when compared to specimens reinforced with expanded or welded steel meshes is significant. In addition, when compared to welded steel meshes, using expanded steel meshes in reinforcing RC beams with openings results in a 16 percent increase in strength. In general, when ferrocement beams with openings are tested under concentric loadings, they show higher-level ultimate loads and energy-absorbing capacity than traditional RC beams.