• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.19-32
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• 2021

In the present experimental study, the high performance hybrid fiber reinforced concrete (HPHFRC) is prepared using the Modified Andreasen and Andersen (A&A) particle packing model. Total of 16 trial mixes of HPHFRC with Indian standard sand (SS) and natural river sand (NS) are prepared to achieve the selection criteria (flow percent>150 and compressive strength>80 MPa). Based on the flow percent and compressive strength criteria, the selected mixes evaluated to study the effect of usage of natural river sand (NS) and the expensive Indian standard sand (SS) on the mechanical, durability, and microstructure property of designed HPHFRC. It has been found that the Modified A&A model is reliable to design the mix for HPHFRC with excellent mechanical, durability, and microstructure properties. In addition to that, a moderate difference in the mechanical and durability properties of NS contained HPHFRC and SS contained HPHFRC is found. Based on the obtained results of NS contained HPHFRC, it can be concluded that the use of natural river sand (NS) can be successfully adopted for the production of HPHFRC, resulted in a reduction of the production cost without compromising the excellent performance of HPHFRC.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.81-93
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• 2021

Splitting tensile strength (STS) is an important mechanical parameter of concrete. This study offers novel methodologies for the early prediction of this parameter. Artificial neural network (ANN), which is a leading predictive method, is synthesized with two metaheuristic algorithms, namely atom search optimization (ASO) and equilibrium optimizer (EO) to achieve an optimal tuning of the weights and biases. The models are applied to data collected from the published literature. The sensitivity of the ASO and EO to the population size is first investigated, and then, proper configurations of the ASO-NN and EO-NN are compared to the conventional ANN. Evaluating the prediction results revealed the excellent efficiency of EO in optimizing the ANN. Accuracy improvements attained by this algorithm were 13.26 and 11.41% in terms of root mean square error and mean absolute error, respectively. Moreover, it raised the correlation from 0.89958 to 0.92722. This is while the results of the conventional ANN were slightly better than ASO-NN. The EO was also a faster optimizer than ASO. Based on these findings, the combination of the ANN and EO can be an efficient non-destructive tool for predicting the STS.

• 한국농공학회논문집
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• 제64권4호
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• pp.65-72
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• 2022

For sustainable development in the construction industry, blast furnace slag has been used as a substitute for cement in concrete. In contrast, ferronickel slag, which is the by-product generated during smelting to ferronickel used in the manufacturing of stainless steel and nickel alloys, has a limitation to use as a binder and an aggregate due to its expansive characteristics. Recently, stabilization technology of ferronickel slag has been improved and studies have been carried out to utilize ferronicke slag as fine aggregate in concrete. Therefore, in this study, basic mechanical properties of concrete used in ferronickel slag aggregate was evaluated. The compressive strength (24, 30, 40 MPa) and replacement rate of ferronickel slag aggregate (0, 10, 25, 50%) were considered as experimental variables. As a result of test, concrete replaced fine aggregate with 25% ferronickel slag aggregate showed superior performance in the compressive strength and flexural strength.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.371-388
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• 2022

The present study tackles the problem of forced vibration of imperfect axially functionally graded shell structure with truncated conical geometry. The linear and nonlinear large-deflection of the structure are considered in the mathematical formulation using von-Kármán models. Modified coupled stress method and principle of minimum virtual work are employed in the modeling to obtain the final governing equations. In addition, formulations of classical elasticity theory are also presented. Different functions, including the linear, convex, and exponential cross-section shapes, are considered in the grading material modeling along the thickness direction. The grading properties of the material are a direct result of the porosity change in the thickness direction. Vibration responses of the structure are calculated using the semi-analytical method of a couple of homotopy perturbation methods (HPM) and the generalized differential quadrature method (GDQM). Contradicting effects of small-scale, porosity, and volume fraction parameters on the nonlinear amplitude, frequency ratio, dynamic deflection, resonance frequency, and natural frequency are observed for shell structure under various boundary conditions.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.649-666
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• 2023

In the current scenario, conventional concrete faces a substantial challenge in the modern era of the construction industry. Today's structures are massive, featuring innovative designs and strict time constraints. Conventional concrete does not provide the required compressive strength, tensile strength, flexural strength, toughness, and cracking resistance. As a result, most of engineers and professionals prefer to use ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), based on its wide advantages. Several advantages like mechanical and durability properties of UHPC provides dominant properties than the traditional concrete. Mix proportions of UHPC consists of higher powder content which provides maximum hydration and pozzolanic reaction, thereby contributing to the enhancement of the UHPC properties. Apart from that the nanomaterials provides the filler behavior, which will further improve the density. Enhanced density and mechanical properties lead to improved durability properties against water absorption and other typical chemicals. Nanomaterials are the most adopted materials for various applications, ranging in size from 0.1 nanometers to 100 nanometers. This article explores the effects of nanomaterial application in UHPC as a replacement for cementitious material or as an additive in the UHPC mix. The physical and durability properties modifications and improvements of UHPC, as well as negative effects, limitations, and shortcomings, are also analyzed.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.385-398
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• 2024

As concrete dominates the construction industry, alternatives to traditionally used steel reinforcement are being sought. This study explored the suitability of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) as a substitute within rigid frames, focusing on its impact on section ductility and overall structural durability against seismic events. However, current design guidelines address quasi-static loads, leaving a gap for dynamic or extreme circumstances. Our approach included multiscale simulations, parametric study, and energy dissipation analyses, drawing upon a unique adaptation of modified compression field theory. In our efforts to optimize macro and microparameters to improve yield strength, manage brittleness, and govern failure modes, we also recognized the potential of CFRP's high corrosion resistance. This characteristic of CFRP could significantly reduce the frequency of required repairs, thereby contributing to enhanced durability of the structures. The research reveals that CFRP's durability and seismic resistance are attributed to plastic joints within compressed fibers. Notably, CFRP can impart ductility to structural designs, effectively balancing its inherent brittleness, particularly when integrated with quasi-brittle materials. This research challenges the notion that designing bendable components with carbon fiber reinforcement is impractical. It shows that creating ductile bending components with CFRP in concrete is feasible despite the material's brittleness. This funding overturns conventional assumptions and opens new avenues for using CFRP in structural applications where ductility and resilience are crucial.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.189-195
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• 2024

Buried pipelines can be classified as continuous and segmented pipelines. These infrastructures can be damaged either by ground movement or by seismic wave propagation during an earthquake. Permanent ground deformations (PGD) include surface faulting, liquefaction-induced lateral spreading and landslide. Liquefaction is a major problem for both superstructures and infrastructures. Buyukcekmece lake zone, which is the studied region in this paper, is a liquefaction prone area located near the North Anatolian Fault Line. It is an active fault line in Turkey and a major earthquake with a magnitude of around 7.5 is expected in this investigated region in Istanbul. It is planned to be constructed a new 12" steel natural gas pipeline from one side of the lake to the other side. In this study, this case has been examined in terms of two different support conditions. Firstly, it has been defined as a beam in liquefied soil and has built-in supports at both ends. In the other approach, this case has been modeled as a beam in liquefied soil and has vertical elastic pinned supports at both ends. These models have been examined and some solution proposals have been produced according to the obtained results. In this study, based on this sample, it is aimed to determine the behaviors of buried continuous pipelines subject to liquefaction effects in terms of buoyancy.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.67-76
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• 2006

본 논문은 수직 절리가 잘 발달된 지하수위가 높은 화산암질 지반에서 직경 3.3m의 도수터널 굴착을 하는 수력발전소 건설공사 내용이다. 취수시설은 발전소로부터 20.3km 상류에 위치하고 있으며, 20km의 도수터널과 연결되어 있고 440m의 낙차고를 갖는 펜스탁이 발전소와 연결되어 있다. 현장의 지질 조건은 전형적인 칼데라 호수인 토바호에 의해 지반 침식과 수직방향의 인장균열이 발달하였으며 이로 인해 지반의 초기응력이 이완되었다. 높은 지하수위(최대 수두 200m)를 가진 잘 발달된 수직 절리를 터널이 관통하면서 막대한 양의 지하수가 터널내로 유입되었다. 터널 굴착은 개방형 쉴드 TBM과 버럭반출에는 철로와 기관차를 사용하였다. 터널 내로의 유입수가 터널 바닥면에서 70cm 높이에 다다르고 이는 터널 직경(3.9m)의 17%에 해당하였다. 생산성을 향상하기 위해서 TBM과 버럭반출 차량과 같은 몇 가지의 개선과 수중펌프를 증설하는 방안을 사용하였다. 굴착 중에 만난 지반 조건이 설계보다 상당히 불량하여 RC라이닝에서 지하수 유입, 암반조건, 수압 등에 따라 PC 세그먼트 라이닝 또는 PC 세그먼트 라이닝과 현장타설 RC 라이닝, RC 라이닝, 그리고 강재 라이닝이 적용되었다. 이 PC 세그먼트 라이닝의 도입과 TBM과 다른 장비의 개조 및 개선을 통해서 심각한 지하수 조건 하에서 터널 굴착 공사를 성공적으로 완료하였다.

• 한국건설순환자원학회논문집
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.152-160
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• 2021

본 연구에서는 건설 산업의 고도화에 따라 대량 발생하는 철강 슬래그 및 페로니켈슬래그의 활용을 위해 모르타르 배합에 혼입하여 실험적 연구를 진행하였다. 물의 흡수율이 낮은 BOF와 표면이 매끄러운 성질을 가진 FNS를 시멘트에 치환하면, 희석효과(dilution effect) 작용으로 플로 값과 응결시간이 증가하였다. 다만, BOF를 표준사 대비 10% 초과하여 혼입할 경우 재료 분리 현상(segregation)이 발생하였고, 이에 다량의 혼입 배합은 실험에서 제외하였다. BOF 잔골재와 FNS 혼입 모르타르는 응결 지연으로 인한 수화열 감소로 종결이 완료된 후 길이변화가 발생하지 않았다. BOF 잔골재를 혼입한 모르타르의 압축강도는 표준사와 시멘트만을 혼입한 모르타르 강도 보다 감소되었지만 FNS와 함께 혼입한 배합의 경우 양생 일이 증가함에 따라 압축강도도 증가하였다. BOF 잔골재를 혼입한 B10F0 및 B10F20 모르타르에서는 수화가 진행되어 BOF 원재료 XRD에서 관찰할 수 있었던 larnite, mayenite, wuestite 클링커는 거의 관찰되지 않았지만, FNS의 낮은 수화 반응성으로 FNS의 클링커는 관찰되었다. 주사전자현미경 분석 결과 수화결정체로 존재하지 않고 수화가 진행 중인 FNS를 확인할 수 있었으며 이를 통해 FNS의 잠재수경성을 확인하였다. FNS를 첨가하지 않은 시편의 경우 BOF 골재가 겔이나 침상결정이 아닌 전체가 괴상으로 존재하였으며, 인산화칼슘(calcium phosphate) 형성을 확인하였다. 다만, 전로슬래그를 혼입할 경우 내부 공극은 밀실함이 다소 저하되었으며, 추후 BOF를 잔골재 또는 건설 재료로 활용할 경우 적정 배합비 선정이 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.23-34
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 대나무 쏘일네일링공법(Bamboo Soil Nailing System)을 개발하고, 이를 검증하기 위한 현장 시험시공 및 실내시험을 실시하였다. 대나무의 공학적 특성 시험과 현장계측 및 현장 인발시험 등을 수행하여 제안된 공법의 실용화를 위한 적용성을 분석하였다. 시험시공의 적정성 판단을 위해 실험조건을 반영한 수치해석을 통해 현장시험 계측결과와 비교 검증을 수행하였다. 현장계측 및 유한요소해석결과, 정량적 수치에서 차이를 보였지만 발생변위의 형태와 쏘일네일링공법간의 발생 변위량 차이가 크지 않다는 점에서 일치하는 결과를 나타내었다. 본 연구결과를 토대로 비교적 높지 않은 굴착지반에서 대나무 쏘일네일링공법의 적용성을 검증하였으며, 설계 예를 통해 대나무의 직경 변화에 따라 소요의 안전율을 만족하는 대나무 쏘일네일링의 설계 및 시공이 가능할 것으로 판단되었다.