• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.166-171
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• 2004

Recent developments in Bridge Management Systems (BMS) and in Life-Cycle Cost (LCC) of bridges, have raised the need for evaluation procedure of future condition (Deterioration) of a bridge. Predicting future deterioration is not an easy task due to limited past data to extrapolate from and also due to difficulty in measuring actual deterioration such as section loss of steel on an actual steel bridge. Also, increase in live load and reduction of resistance are random variables, thus a probabilistic approach should be adopted for determining the future deterioration. Due to difficulties in evaluation of future deterioration on steel bridges, accepting uncertainties within a reasonable error, a deterministic procedure using bridge condition rating can be a useful tool for projection of future condition of bridges to identify repair and maintenance needs. The object of this paper is to determine applicability of evaluating deterioration of steel bridge components based on Bridge condition ratings. Bridge condition ratings of bridge components show wide variation for bridges of same age and does not directly correlate well with the age of the bridge and/or deterioration of the bridge. High uncertainty can be reduced by breaking down the rating and by sensitivity analysis. From refined condition rating data, generalized deterioration profile of structures based on age can be derived. Examples are shown for sample bridges in USA. Approximately, 3,000 short to medium span steel bridges were listed in the inventory database. Results show wide variation of rating factors but by subdividing the Bridge condition ratings for various categories general deterioration profiles of steel bridges can be determined.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.437-450
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• 2018

A bridge comprising of two girders, such as a twin steel box-girder bridge, is classified as fracture critical (i.e., non-redundant). In this study, the various bridge components of the twin steel box-girder bridge are investigated to determine if these could be utilized to improve bridge redundancy. Detailed finite-element (FE) models, capable of simulating prominent failure modes observed in a full-scale bridge fracture test, are utilized to evaluate the contributions of the bridge components on the ultimate behavior and redundancy of the bridge sustaining a fracture on one of its girders. The FE models incorporate material nonlinearities of the steel and concrete members, and are capable of capturing the effects of the stud connection failure and railing contact. Analysis results show that the increased tensile strength of the stud connection and (or) concrete strength are effective in improving bridge redundancy. By modulating these factors, redundancy could be significantly enhanced to the extent that the bridge may be excluded from its fracture critical designation.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.261-274
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• 2021

In a railway bridge, the CRTS II slab ballastless track is subjected to interlayer connection failures, such as void under slab, mortar debonding, and fastener fracture. This study investigates the influences of interlayer connection failure on the safe operation of high-speed trains. First, a train-track-bridge coupled vibration model and a bridge-track deformation model are established to study the running safety of a train passing a deformed bridge with interlayer connection failure. For each type of the interlayer connection failure, the effects of the failure locations and ranges on the track irregularity are studied using the deformation model. Under additional bridge deformation, the effects of interlayer connection failure on the dynamic responses of the train are investigated by using the track irregularity as the excitation to the vibration model. Finally, parametric studies are conducted to determine the thresholds of additional bridge deformations considering interlayer connection failure. Results show that the interlayer connection failure significantly affects the running safety of high-speed train and must be considered in determining the safety thresholds of additional bridge deformation in the asset management of high-speed railway bridges.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.187-191
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• 2022

Purpose: The purpose of our study aimed to identify the effect of static and dynamic bridge exercise with gym ball using gym ball on muscle activation of trunk and lower-limb in healthy individuals. Methods: A total of 20 healthy adults participated in this study. The individuals performed general bridge exercise, static and dynamic bridge exercise using gym ball. During the three methods of bridge exercises, electromyography (EMG) data (% maximum voluntary isometric contraction) of the rectus abdominis, erector spinae, biceps femoris, and gastrocnemius were recorded using a wireless surface EMG system. Results: Rectus abdominis activation showed significantly greater during dynamic bridge exercise compared with general bridge exercise and dynamic bridge exercise. Erector spinae, biceps femoris, and gastrocnemius were greater during static and dynamic bridge exercise compared with general bridge exercise. Conclusion: Based on our results, bridge exercise using gym ball, particularly integrating lower-limb movement, could be a useful method to enhance muscle activation of trunk and lower-limb (rectus abdominis, erector spinae, biceps femoris, and gastrocnemius).

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.597-605
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• 2019

IPM Birdge는 경간장 30.0m에서부터 최대 120.0m까지 적용이 가능한 일체식 교량으로, 이러한 교량의 형상 조건은 라멘교에서도 적용가능하다. 교량의 형상조건은 유사하나 거동이 다른 IPM Bridge와 라멘교를 현장에 적용하기 위해, 두 교량의 공학적 우수성을 비교분석하는 과정이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 라멘교와 IPM Bridge의 구조해석을 수행하여, IPM Bridge와 라멘교의 하중, 모멘트, 및 변위 등의 분포 형태를 비교분석하였다. 입력조건의 차이가 두 교량 형식의 거동에 영향을 미치지 않도록 동일한 조건에서 구조해석을 수행하였다. 구조해석은 경간 30.0m를 기준으로 단경간 교량부터 4경간 120.0m까지로 각 4개의 모델로 구조해석을 수행하였다. 본 연구로부터 도출된 결론은 다음과 같다. 1) 휨모멘트는 라멘교가 크게 산정되었고, 수평변위는 IPM Bridge가 크게 산정되었다. 2) 라멘교는 교량의 연장보다는 경간장에 의해 휨모멘트가 크게 도출되므로, 설계에서 경간장에 대한 허용 휨모멘트가 고려되어야 한다. 3) IPM Bridge의 파일벤트는 120.0m 경간에서도 강관말뚝의 소성모멘트를 초과하지 않았지만, 수축방향의 수평변위가 조인트 교량의 허용기준인 25mm에 근접하므로 설계 시 고려가 필요하다. 4) 실제 설계에서는 부재력에 대한 안정성을 확보하는 것이 중요하므로, 부 모멘트에 대한 검토가 가장 중요한 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.175-182
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 복합소재 교량용 방호울타리를 개발하여 컴퓨터 시뮬레이션을 통해 강재 교량용 방호울타리와 복합소재교량용 방호울타리의 성능을 비교하였다. 구조적 강도 성능 측면에서, 복합소재 교량용 방호울타리의 경우 교량용 방호울타리의 변형이 17%로 감소하여 강재 교량용 방호울타리 보다 강도 성능이 우수하였다. 탑승자 보호 성능 측면에서, 복합소재 교량용 방호울타리는 THIV 47.1%, PHD 49.0%로 감소하여 강재 교량용 방호울타리 보다 탑승자 보호성능이 우수하였다. 충돌 후 차량의 거동 측면에서, 복합소재 교량용 방호울타리는 이탈속도가 증가하고 이탈각도가 감소하여 강재 교량용방호울타리 보다 충돌 후 차량의 거동이 우수하였다. 교량용 방호울타리의 비산 측면에서, 강재 및 복합소재 교량용 방호울타리는 비산이 발생하지 않았다.

• 해양환경안전학회:학술대회논문집
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• 해양환경안전학회 2007년도 추계학술발표회
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• pp.161-167
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• 2007

실습선의 선교가 운항의 안전성과 효율적인 항해실습교육을 동시에 담보할 수 있도록 설계 되었는지 검토하였던 연구는 전무한 상태이다. 이에 본 연구는 국내 실습선의 선교를 주항해선교와 실습선교의 배치형태에 따라 전후형 선교배치, 상하형 선교배치, 단일형 선교배치의 3가지 배치형태로 분류하였다. 또한 설문조사를 통하여 실습선 선교 배치형태에 따라 항해실습교육의 운영형태가 서로 어떻게 달라지는지 검토하였고, 운항과 항해실습교육을 병행하는 데 있어 야기되는 장 ${\cdot}$ 단점을 도출하였다. 이를 바탕으로 운항의 안전성을 확보하고 효율적인 항해실습교육을 위해 새로운 형태의 실습선 선교 개선 모델을 제시하였다.

• 해양환경안전학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.169-175
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• 2008

지금까지 실습선의 선교가 운항의 안전성과 효율적인 항해실습교육을 동시에 담보할 수 있도록 설계되었는지 검토하였던 연구는 전무한 상태이다. 본 연구는 국내 실습선의 선교를 주항해선교와 실습선교의 배치형태에 따라 전후형 선교배치, 상하형 선교배치, 단일형 선교배치의 3가지 배치형태로 분류하였다. 또한 설문조사를 통하여 실습선 선교 배치형태에 따라 항해실습교육의 운영형태가 서로 어떻게 달라지는지 검토하였고, 운항과 항해실습교육을 병행하는 데 있어 야기되는 장 단점을 도출하였다. 이를 바탕으로 운항의 안전성을 확보하고 효율적인 항해실습교육을 위해 새로운 형태의 실습선 선교 개선 모델을 제시하였다.

• Structural Monitoring and Maintenance
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.207-220
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• 2023

The safety of bridges are critical in our transportation infrastructure. Bridge design and analysis require complex structural analysis procedures to ensure their safety and stability. One common method is to calculate the maximum moment in the girders to determine the appropriate bridge section. Girder distribution factors (GDFs) provide a simpler approach for performing this analysis. A GDF is a ratio between the response of a single girder and the total response of all girders in the bridge. This paper explores the significance of GDFs in bridge analysis and design, including their importance in the evaluation of existing bridges. We utilized Bridge Weigh-in-motion (B-WIM) measurements of five simple supported girder bridge in Indonesia to develop a simple GDF provisions for the Indonesia's bridge design code. The B-WIM measurements enable us to know each girder strain as a response due to vehicle loading as the vehicle passes the bridge. The calculated GDF obtained from the B-WIM measurements were compared with the code-specified GDF and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) bridge design specification. Our study found that the code specified GDF was adequate or conservative compared to the GDF obtained from the B-WIM measurements. The proposed GDF equation correlates well with the AASHTO LRFD bridge design specification. Developing appropriate provisions for GDFs in Indonesian bridge design codes can provides a practical solution for designing girder bridges in Indonesia, ensuring safety while allowing for easier calculations and assessments based on B-WIM measurements.

• 기술사
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.42-48
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• 2006

This is briefly to introduce about design and construction method newly adopted in Incheon bridge construction site. The Incheon Bridge Project are divided into 3 parts, that is Cable Stayed Bridge. Viaduct Bridge and Approach Bridge. In this paper, we will describe overview and construction sequence of each kind part.