• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제84권4호
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• pp.547-560
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• 2022

By presetting various reinforcement diameters in topology optimization with the discrete model finite element analysis, an algorithm of bidirectional evolutionary structural optimization of multi-level reinforcement diameter is presented to obtain the optimal reinforcement topologies which describe the degree of stress of different parts. The results of a comparative study on different reinforcement feasible domain demonstrate that the more angle types of reinforcement are arranged in the initial domain, the higher utilization rate of reinforcement of the optimal topology becomes. According to the nonlinear finite element analysis of some deep beam examples, the ones designed with the optimization results have a certain advantage in ultimate bearing capacity, although their failure modes are greatly affected by the reinforcement feasible domain. Furthermore, the bearing capacity can be improved when constructional reinforcements are added in the subsequent design. However the adding would change the relative magnitude of the bearing capacity between the normal and inclined section, or the relative magnitude between the flexural and shear capacity within the inclined section, which affects the failure modes of components. Meanwhile, the adding would reduce the deformation capacity of the components as well. It is suggested that the inclined reinforcement and the constructional reinforcement should be added properly to ensure a desired ductile failure mode for components.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제75권4호
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• pp.455-464
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• 2020

Reinforcement corrosion is one of the major problems in the durability of reinforced concrete structures exposed to aggressive environments. Deterioration caused by reinforcement corrosion reduces the durability and the safety margin of concrete structures, causing excessive costs in managing these structures safely. This paper aims to investigate the effects of reinforcement corrosion on the load bearing capacity deterioration of the corroded reinforced concrete structures. A new analytical method is proposed to predict the crack growth of cover concrete and evaluate the residual strength of concrete structures with corroded reinforcement failing in bond. The structural performance indicators, such as concrete crack growth and flexural strength deterioration rate, are assumed to be a stochastic process for lifetime distribution modelling of structural performance deterioration over time during the life cycle. The Weibull life evolution model is employed for analysing lifetime reliability and estimating remaining useful life of the corroded concrete structures. The results for the worked example show that the proposed approach can provide a reliable method for lifetime performance assessment of the corroded reinforced concrete structures.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.511-519
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• 2017

The reliability of reinforced concrete structures is frequently compromised by the deterioration caused by reinforcement corrosion. Evaluating the effect caused by reinforcement corrosion on structural behaviour of corrosion damaged concrete structures is essential for effective and reliable infrastructure management. In lifecycle management of corrosion affected reinforced concrete structures, it is difficult to correctly assess the lifecycle performance due to the uncertainties associated with structural resistance deterioration. This paper presents a stochastic deterioration modelling approach to evaluate the performance deterioration of corroded concrete structures during their service life. The flexural strength deterioration is analytically predicted on the basis of bond strength evolution caused by reinforcement corrosion, which is examined by the experimental and field data available. An assessment criterion is defined to evaluate the flexural strength deterioration for the time-dependent reliability analysis. The results from the worked examples show that the proposed approach is capable of evaluating the structural reliability of corrosion damaged concrete structures.

• Structural Monitoring and Maintenance
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.133-143
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• 2015

Civil engineering infrastructure is aging and requires cost-effective maintenance strategies to enable infrastructure systems operate reliably and sustainably. This paper presents an approach for determining risk-cost balanced repair strategy of corrosion damaged reinforced concrete structures with consideration of uncertainty in structural resistance deterioration. On the basis of analytical models of cover concrete cracking evolution and bond strength degradation due to reinforcement corrosion, the effect of reinforcement corrosion on residual load carrying capacity of corroded reinforced concrete structures is investigated. A stochastic deterioration model based on gamma process is adopted to evaluate the probability of failure of structural bearing capacity over the lifetime. Optimal repair planning and maintenance strategies during the service life are determined by balancing the cost for maintenance and the risk of structural failure. The method proposed in this study is then demonstrated by numerical investigations for a concrete structure subjected to reinforcement corrosion. The obtained results show that the proposed method can provide a risk cost optimised repair schedule during the service life of corroded concrete structures.

• 토지주택연구
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.371-382
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• 2013

불균형 모멘트가 작용하는 무량판 슬래브 내부접합부를 대상으로 폐쇄형 전단보강근으로 보강한 1개 실험체와 밴드형 전단보강근으로 전단보강한 2개의 실험체를 제작하여 구조성능을 평가하였다. 구조성능평가 결과, 구조설계기준(KBC 2009)으로 평가한 불균형모멘트는 실험결과의 95%로 매우 잘 일치하나, 개정 구조설계기준(KCI 2012)으로 산정한 불균형모멘트는 실험결과의 약 60%에 불과하여, 내부접합부의 불균형모멘트를 과대평가하는 것으로 나타났다. 밴드형 전단보강근은 기존 전단보강근과 비교하여 유사한 구조성능을 가지며, 시공성이 우수한 것으로 나타나 중진지역의 무량판구조물 설계 시 적용할 수 있는 것으로 평가되었다.

• 한국전산구조공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전산구조공학회 2000년도 가을 학술발표회논문집
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• pp.230-237
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• 2000

Tubular joints of jacket structures are usually reinforced using thicker can section, internally ring stiffeners, diaphragm, or externally gusset plates to increase load carry capacity. In this paper, the effect of reinforcement type and geometric parameters of stiffener on the ultimate strength of tubular X-joints subjected to brace compression have been studied numerically Three reinforcement methods were considered; (1)can reinforcement (2)internally ring stiffener (3)internally longitudinal diaphragm. The ANSYS software was used nonlinear strength analysis. It was found that there is significant strength enhancement for reinforced joints.

• 한국공작기계학회논문집
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.37-43
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• 2007

Recent technological developments in machine tools have been focused on high speed, low vibration machining and high precision machining. And the concern with multi-functional machining has been increased for the last several years. Multi-tasking machines are widely used in machine tool industries. Laser multi-tasking machine has been developed for high precision and fewer vibration machining. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of structural reinforcement on Laser multi-tasking machine which is comprehensively combined turning center and laser machine. Up to date, for the structural stability evaluation of a multi-tasking machine, the analysis model has been considered only the weight of the upper parts. The positions of upper parts on multi-tasking machine have not been considered in the model. So, the results of the present FE model have revealed some difference with measurement data in case of multi-tasking machine. Design of the machine and structural analysis is carried out by FEM simulation using the commercial software CATIA V5. In the result of the structural analysis, effectiveness of reinforcement of the bed was confirmed.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제11권5호
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• pp.197-211
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• 2007

노후화된 PSC Beam 교량은 개선된 보강방안이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 성능저하가 발생된 노후 PSC Beam 교량을 대상으로 PSC Beam 교량의 보강형을 폐단면 박스형태로 변환하여 이차합성 구조화함으로써, PSC Beam 교량의 강성을 안정적으로 증가시킬 수 있는 박스형 보강방안을 제안하였다. 제안된 보강방안과 기존의 외부프리스트레스 도입공법을 결합하여 보강할 경우, 보강효과를 정량적으로 규명하기 위해 시공단계해석에 따른 시간 의존적 정밀해석을 수행하였다. 성능개선을 위해 제안된 박스형 보강방안 적용 시 보강방법에 따라 전단면 및 휨 보강과 같은 다양한 형태의 보강방안을 제시한 후, 각각의 보강방안에 대해 이차합성 효과에 따른 상향캠버 및 부재응력 특성을 평가하였다. 또한 내하력 평가를 수행하여 내하율을 검토함으로서, 개선된 PSC Beam 교량의 구조 안전성을 정량적으로 평가하였다.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.71-80
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• 2008

본 연구에서 검토된 슬래브는 트러스 철근이 설치된 하프 프리캐스트 콘크리트(PC) 슬래브로서, 이러한 슬래브의 내력평가에 대한 몇몇 연구결과가 소개되었다. 하지만 합성슬래브의 내력평가에 대한 연구가 대부분이고 하프PC슬래브의 내력평가에 대한 연구는 적으며 특히, 트러스 높이에 따른 슬래브의 구조성능에 관한 연구는 매우 부족한 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는, 트러스 철근이 설치된 하프PC슬래브의 구조성능을 검토하기 위하여 트러스 철근의 높이가 다른 세 종류의 슬래브를 제작하여 휨 실험을 실시하였다.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2009년도 춘계 학술대회 제21권1호
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• pp.3-4
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• 2009

본 연구에서는 전단보강 철근 및 콘크리트 강도에 따른 철근콘크리트 보의 구조적 거동 파악과 현재 사용되고 있는 전단보강 철근의 강도 제한을 평가하였다. 현행 설계기준에서, 실제 설계되는 콘크리트구조물에 적용되는 전단보강 철근은 항복강도가 400 MPa 이하이어야 한다고 규정하고 있는데 이것은 항복강도가 너무 큰 철근을 사용하는 경우, 구조물에 과도한 균열이나 처짐이 발생할 수 있고, 연성능력, 피로 저항성능, 전단 및 비틀림 저항성능, 정착 성능, 내진 저항성능 등에 대하여 검증 되지 않았기 때문이다. 따라서 본 연구를 통해 고강도의 전단보강 철근이 콘크리트 구조물에 적용되었을 때 나타나는 철근콘크리트 보의 거동 및 구조적 성능을 평가하였다.