• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.128-132
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• 2007

For a quantitative inspection on the performance of weathering steel bridges, we have investigated the relationship between the corrosion rate and the composition of the rust layers formed on weathering steel bridges located in various environments in Japan and applied a protective ability index (PAI) to the bridges. The corrosion rates were clearly classified by the PAI, ${\alpha}/{\gamma}*$ and sub index of $({\beta}+s)/{\gamma}*$, where $\alpha$, \gamma*, $\beta$ and s are the mass ratio of crystalline $\alpha-FeOOH$, the total of $\gamma$-FeOOH+ $\beta$-FeOOH + the spinel-type iron oxide (mainly $Fe_3O_4$), $\beta-FeOOH$ and spinel-type iron oxide, analyzed by powder X-ray diffraction, respectively. In the case of ${\alpha}/{\gamma}$*>1, the rust layer works protective enough to reduce the corrosion rate less than 0.01 mm/y. The sub index $({\beta}+s)/{\gamma}*$<0.5 or >0.5 classifies the corrosion rate of the non-protective rust layers, therefore the former state of the rust layer terms inactive and the latter terms active. The quantitative inspection of a weathering steel bridge requires a performance-inspection (PI) and periodical deteriorationinspections (DI). The PI can be completed by checking of the PAI, ${\alpha}/{\gamma}*$. The DI on the weathering steel bridges where deicing salt is sprinkled can be performed by checking the PAI, $({\beta}+s)/{\gamma}*$.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제65권2호
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• pp.191-201
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• 2018

The corrosion environments in a steel structure are significantly different depending on the individual parts of the members. To ensure the safety of weathering steel structures, it is important to evaluate the time-dependent corrosion behavior. Thus, the progress and effect of corrosion damage on weathering steel members should be evaluated; however, the predicted corrosion depth, which is affected by the corrosion environment, has not been sufficiently considered until now. In this study, the time-dependent thicknesses of the corrosion product layer were examined to quantifiably investigate and determine the corrosion depth of the corroded surface according to the exposure periods and corrosion environments. Thus, their atmospheric exposure tests were carried out for 4 years under different corrosion environments. The relationship between the thickness of the corrosion product layers and mean corrosion depth was examined based on the corrosion environment. Thus, the micro corrosion environments on the skyward and groundward surfaces of the specimens were monitored using atmospheric corrosion monitor sensors. In addition, the evaluated mean corrosion depth was calculated based on the thickness of the corrosion product layer in an atmospheric corrosion environment, and was verified through a comparison with the measured mean corrosion depth.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.258-272
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• 2022

Steel structures exposed to the outdoors experienced several types of corrosion, which may reduce their thickness. Since atmospheric corrosion can induce economic losses, it is important to consider the atmospheric corrosion behavior of a variety of metals and alloys. This work performed outdoor exposure tests for 10 years at 14 areas in Korea and calculated the atmospheric corrosion rate of weathering steel. This paper discussed the atmospheric corrosion behavior of weathering steel based on various corrosion factors. The average corrosion rates in coastal, industrial, urban, and rural areas were found to range from (2.83 to 4.23) ㎛/y, (2.99 to 4.23) ㎛/y, (1.72 to 3.14) ㎛/y, and (1.57 to 2.85) ㎛/y respectively. It should be noted that the maximum corrosion rate was about 6.0 times greater than the average corrosion rate. Regardless of the exposure sites, the color differences were increased, but the glossiness was reduced and there was no relationship between the corrosion rate and environmental factors and the glossiness.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.11-19
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• 2024

A Fe-Ni Bainitic steel as a weathering steel application was developed by combining its excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance in maritime environments. Nickel concentration (0.4-3 wt%) and inverted austempering multi-step (IAM) process were primary determinants of the microstructure of the Fe-Ni Bainitic steel. The initial austempering steel was performed at 300 ℃ for 600 seconds to obtain a partly bainitic transformation. The steel was heated again for 1800 s at 450 ℃. The microstructure was comprised of ferrite, a blocky martensite/austenite island, and a homogeneous lath-shape bainite structure with widths ranging from 4.67 to 6.89 ㎛. The maximum strength, 1480 MPa, was obtained with 3 wt% nickel. In this study, corrosion behavior was investigated utilizing potentiodynamic and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) tests. A higher nickel content in Fe-Ni Bainitic steel refined the grain size, improved the bainite fraction, lowered the corrosion rate to 0.0257 mmpy, and increased the charge transfer of film resistance to 1369 Ω.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.139-144
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• 2014

In corrosion-sensitive area of exsisting unpainted weathering steel bridge with closed box girder structure. there are some serious local corrosion problems because of rain water or dew water which can not be solved by conventional maintenance method. These problems must be technically controled because of the influence on the safety of bridge. This study is the first stage of developing the economic corrosion control manual for these local corrosion problems. Through the injecting experiment of tar sealant into the crevice of mock-up equipment, it was proofed that the corrosive sealant can be useful to corrosion control at crevice of corrosion sensitive area.

• 보존과학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.477-488
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 석조문화재에 대한 금속보강재의 최소 개입을 통해 원형부재의 이차 훼손을 줄이고, 동시에 최대의 구조보강 효과를 얻을 수 있도록 제안된 실험을 통해 처리기술의 객관적 기준을 다음과 같이 설정하였다. 첫째, 금속보강재의 설계 기준은 석조문화재의 풍화도에 따라 보강재비의 산정이 이루어져한다. 둘째, 석조문화재의 원형이 부분적으로 훼손되어 형태나 구조적으로 보강이 필요할 때 보형처리(구부재 + 신석재 접합)는 풍화등급이 높은 부재를 기준으로 금속보강재 비율을 계획해야 한다. 본 연구를 바탕으로 석조문화재의 구조적인 안정을 꾀할 수 있는 조건을 고려한 금속보강재 비율을 풍화영역별로 제시하면, 접합단면 대비 $800kgf/cm^2$ 이하는 0.13~0.23, $800kgf/cm^2$ 이상 $1200kgf/cm^2$ 이하는 0.24~0.28, $1200kgf/cm^2$ 이상은 0.29~0.5의 금속보강재비를 권장할 수 있다. 특히 더욱 세분화된 풍화등급에 따른 금속보강재의 적용 여부는 석조물의 파괴계수와 금속보강재의 물성을 고려하여야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제12권2호통권45호
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• pp.167-175
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• 2000

본 논문에서는 내후성강재의 고장력볼트 마찰이음부 미끄럼계수 평가를 위한 실험연구를 수행하였다. 표면 상태는 흑피 부착표면을 수동 및 전동솔질로 청소한 경우, 숏브라스트 표면, 무기징크 하도 및 웨더코트를 적용한 경우들을 고려하였다. 또한, 각 표면 상태에 대하여 500 시간 동안 볼트축력 감소율을 측정하였다. 실험결과로부터 흑피표면을 전동솔질한 경우를 제외하면 미끄럼계수는 모두 0.4보다 컸다. 볼트축력 감소율은 표면상태에 따라 달랐으며 $3{\sim}8%$ 정도로서 10% 이내의 값을 보였다.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제12권2호통권45호
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• pp.177-185
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• 2000

본 논문에서는 대기 중에 폭로한 내후성강재의 고장력볼트 마찰이음부 미끄럼계수 평가를 위한 실험연구를 수행하였다. 표면 상태는 흑피 부착된 시험체와 숏브라스트로 흑피를 제거한 시험체를 각각 3개월 및 6개월 폭로한 후 수동솔질, 전동솔질 및 청소하지 않은 표면 등을 고려하였다. 또한, 6개월 폭로 시험편의 각 표면 상태에 대하여 600 시간 동안 볼트축력 감소율을 측정하였다. 실험으로부터 모든 시험체에서 폭로 기간에 따라 미끄럼 계수는 증가하였으며 흑피부착 표면을 전동솔질로 청소한 경우를 제외하곤 모두 0.6 이상의 값을 보였다. 볼트 축력 감소율 역시 초기 비폭로 시험체에 비해 폭로한 시험 체에서 증가하였으며 최대 감소율은 약 10%에 이르렀다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.269-287
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• 2023

The WGJ420 fire-resistant weathering (FRW) steel is developed and manufactured with standard yield strength of 420 MPa at room temperature, which is expected to significantly enhance the performance of steel structures with excellent fire and corrosion resistances, strong seismic capacity, high strength and ductility, good resilience and robustness. In this paper, the mechanical properties of FRW steel plates and buckling behavior of columns are investigated through tests at elevated temperatures. The stress-strain curves, mechanical properties of FRW steel such as modulus of elasticity, proof strength, tensile strength, as well as corresponding reduction factors are obtained and discussed. The recommended constitutive model based on the Ramberg-Osgood relationship, as well as the relevant formulas for mechanical properties are proposed, which provide fundamental mechanical parameters and references. A total of 12 FRW steel welded I-section columns with different slenderness ratios and buckling load ratios are tested under standard fire to understand the global buckling behavior in-depth. The influences of boundary conditions on the buckling failure modes as well as the critical temperatures are also investigated. In addition, the temperature distributions at different sections/locations of the columns are obtained. It is found that the buckling deformation curve can be divided into four stages: initial expansion stage, stable stage, compression stage and failure stage. The fire test results concluded that the residual buckling capacities of FRW steel columns are substantially higher than the conventional steel columns at elevated temperatures. Furthermore, the numerical results show good agreement with the fire test results in terms of the critical temperature and maximum axial elongation. Finally, the critical temperatures between the numerical results and various code/standard curves (GB 51249, Eurocode 3, AS 4100, BS 5950 and AISC) are compared and verified both in the buckling resistance domain and in the temperature domain. It is demonstrated that the FRW steel columns have sufficient safety redundancy for fire resistance when they are designed according to current codes or standards.

• 한국표면공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국표면공학회 1999년도 춘계학술발표회 초록집
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• pp.16-17
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• 1999