• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.515-524
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• 2008

In this paper the effect of prestressing force on the first flexural natural frequency of beams is studied. Finite element technique is used to model the beam-tendon system, and the prestressing force is applied in the form of initial tension in the tendon. It is shown that the effect of prestressing force on the first natural frequency depends on bonded and unbonded nature of the tendon, and also on the eccentricity of tendon. For the beams with bonded tendon, the prestressing force does not have any appreciable effect on the first flexural natural frequency. However, for the beams with unbonded tendon, the first natural frequency significantly changes with the prestressing force and eccentricity of the tendon. If the eccentricity of tendon is small, then the first natural frequency decreases with the prestressing force and if the eccentricity is large, then the first flexural natural frequency increases with the prestressing force. Results of the present study clearly indicate that the first natural frequency can not be used as an easy indicator for detecting the loss of prestressing force, as has been attempted in some of the past studies.

• 한국도로학회논문집
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.137-146
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• 2010

본 연구는 포스트텐션 콘크리트 포장(PTCP: Post-Tensioned Concrete Pavement) 공법의 Gap Slab 설계 방안을 구축하기 위하여 수행되었다. Gap Slab은 특징에 따라 Unbonded, Half Bonded, Bonded 방식으로 구분하여 고려하였다. 먼저 각 Gap Slab 방식에 따라 환경하중이 작용할 때 슬래브의 컬링에 의해 발생하는 인장응력을 산정하였으며, 차륜하중에 의한 응력은 단축과 복축 하중을 모두 고려하여 산정하였다. 환경 및 차륜하중에 의해 발생하는 혼합 최대 인장응력을 구하여 허용인장응력과의 비교를 통하여 Gap Slab에 도입하는 긴장량을 산정하는 방법을 제시하였다. Unbonded 방식은 Gap Slab 만을 고려하여 응력 분포를 분석함으로써 긴장량을 설계할 수 있으나, Half Bonded 및 Bonded 방식은 PTCP의 전체 슬래브의 거동을 분석함으로써 적절한 설계가 가능하며 이에 대한 방법론을 제시하였다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.349-364
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• 2000

This paper aims to make a contribution to understanding which methods apply for structural analysis of beams prestressed with FRP cables. A parametric non-linear numerical analysis of simply supported beams has been performed. In this analysis the shape of the cross-section, the strength of concrete, the material adopted for the cables (steel, GFRP, CFRP), the prestressing system (bonded or unbonded prestressing) and the degree of prestressing were changed to collect a broad range of data which, the author contends, should cover the most frequent types of common practice. The output data themselves and their comparison allow us to suggest some rules that could be adopted when dealing with beams prestressed with these innovatory materials that have an elastic-brittle behaviour.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.63-79
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• 2012

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the behavior and strength of prestressed concrete deep beams using nonlinear analysis. By using a sophisticated nonlinear finite element analysis program, the accuracy and objectivity of the assessment process can be enhanced. A computer program, the RCAHEST (Reinforced Concrete Analysis in Higher Evaluation System Technology), was used for the analysis of reinforced concrete structures. Tensile, compressive and shear models of cracked concrete and models of reinforcing and prestressing steel were used to account for the material nonlinearity of prestressed concrete. The smeared crack approach was incorporated. A bonded or unbonded prestressing bar element is used based on the finite element method, which can represent the interaction between the prestressing bars and concrete of a prestressed concrete member. The proposed numerical method for the evaluation of behavior and strength of prestressed concrete deep beams is verified by comparing its results with reliable experimental results.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2002년도 봄 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.501-506
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• 2002

The unbonded prestressed concrete(PSC) members exhibit very different structural behavior from that of bonded PSC members because of having different tendon stress increment. Recently, AASHTO changed the provision of ultimate tendon stress with unbonded tendons, because some researches tried to improve the provision of ultimate tendon stress with unbonded tendons. The purpose of the present study is to compare various Codes with the ultimate failure stresses of prestressing(PS) steels for the unbonded PSC members. To this end, Some national Codes have been collected and analyzed. A series of major influencing variables have been included in the analysis. It was found that the span-depth ratio, neutral axis depth-effective depth ratio, concrete compressive strength, effective prestress, and prestressing steel ratio have great influence on the ultimate failure stress of PS steel in unbonded PSC members. The Comparison indicates that existing formulas including ACI and domestic Code's equations shows some unwarranties. The present study allows more realistic analysis and design of prestressed concrete structures with internal unbonded tendons.

• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제18권2E호
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• pp.111-116
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• 2006

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relations between unbonded tendon stress and its influential parameters, i.e. bonded reinforcement ratio, span/depth ratio, and loading type. To this end, the influence of such parameters was examined with twenty eight test results of previous studies. Afterwards, an experimental study was carried out with twenty one test specimens. The investigation of previous and current experiments revealed the followings; (1) The bonded reinforcement ratio and prestressing ratio were proved to be important variables on the unbonded tendon stress. (2) The ratio of span to depth and the type of loading affected the unbonded tendon stress partially although their effects varied with bonded reinforcement ratio. (3) AASHTO LRFD Code and Moon/Lim's design equations predicted the experimental results well with the safety margin.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.13-24
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• 1999

The external, unbonded prestressed concrete(PSC) members exhibit very different structural behavior from that of internal bonded PSC members because of eccentricity change and slip occurrence during loading process. The purpose of the present study is to propose the ultimate failure stresses of prestressing (PS) steels for those external unbonded PSC members. To this end, a comprehensive analysis has been made using the nonlinear finite element analysis program developed recently for external unbonded PSC members by authors. A series of major influencing variables have been included in the analysis. It was found that the span-depth ratio, neutral axis depth-effective depth ratio, load geometry, amount of ordinary steel, and prestressing steel ration have great influence for the ultimate failue stress of PS steel is preposed and is compared with experimental dat as well as existing formulas for internal unbonded members. The Comparison indicates that the proposed equation agrees relatively well with experimental data and that existing formulas including ACI and AASHTO equations show some discrepancies from experimental ones. The present study allows more realistic analysis and design of prestressed concrete structures with external unbonded tendons.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 1999년도 학회창립 10주년 기념 1999년도 가을 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.685-688
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• 1999

The analysis and design of composite girders prestressed by external tendons involve difficulties related to the position of anchorages and the construction sequences. In this paper, the efficiency of the external tendon profiles and the position of anchorages in examined for the internal and external prestressing of statically indeterminate structures. It is shown that strengthening of a prestressed girder can be accomplished using a variety of methods; bonded external prestressing, tendon replacement and unbonded external prestressing.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제38권5호
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• pp.675-696
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• 2011

It is difficult to accurately predict the flexural strength of prestressed members with unbonded tendons, unlike that of prestressed members with bonded tendons, due to the unbonded behavior between concrete and tendon. While there have been many studies on this subject, the flexural strength of prestressed members with unbonded tendons is still not well understood, and different standards in various countries often result in different estimation results for identical members. Therefore, this paper aimed to observe existing approaches and to propose an improved model for the ultimate strength of prestressed members with unbonded tendons. Additionally, a large number of tests results on flexural strength of prestressed members with unbonded tendons were collected from previous studies, which entered into a database to verify the accuracy of the proposed model. The proposed model, compared to existing approaches, well estimated the flexural strength of prestressed members with unbonded tendons, adequately reflecting the effects of influencing factors such as the reinforced steel ratio, the loading patterns, and the concrete strength. The proposed model also provided a reasonably good estimation of the ultimate strength of over-reinforced members and high-strength concrete members.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.62-68
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• 2001

본 연구는 비부착 긴장재의 응력 변화와 균열분포 구간길이에 영향을 미치는 변수에 관한 연구로서, 일반철근의 양, 긴장재양, 경간/깊이 비, 작용하중 형태 등의 변수를 중심으로 실험을 실시하였다. 실험은 일련의 기존연구를 토대로 재검증이 필요한 부분에 관하여 이루어졌다. 실험결과, 일반철근의 양과 긴장재 양은 비부착 긴장재의 응력 변화에 영향을 미치는 중요한 변수인 것으로 나타났으며, 경간/깊이 비와 작용하중의 형태는 일반철근의 양에 따라 국부적으로 비부착 긴장재의 응력 변화에 영향을 미치는 변수로서 역할을 하는 것으로 나타났다. 실험결과는 Moon/Lim의 설계식과 ACI 규준식, AASHTO LRFD 규준식, Allouche 등의 설계식에 의하여 상호 비교되었다. 그 결과, AASHTO LRFD 규준식과 Moon/Lim의 설계식이 적절하게 비부착 긴장재의 응력을 평가하고 있었다.