• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.159-172
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• 2014

A finite element model with the consideration of damage initiation and evolution has been developed for the analysis of the dynamic response of a composite sandwich panel subject to low velocity impact. Typical damage modes including fiber breakage, matrix crushing and cracking, delamination and core crushing are considered in this model. Strain-based Hashin failure criteria with stiffness degradation mechanism are used in predicting the initiation and evolution of intra-laminar damage modes by self-developed VUMAT subroutine. Zero-thickness cohesive elements are adopted along the interface regions between the facesheets and the foam core to simulate the initiation and propagation of delamination. A crushable foam core model with volumetric hardening rule is used to simulate the mechanical behavior of foam core material at the plastic state. The time history curves of contact force and the core collapse area are obtained. They all show a good correlation with the experimental data.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.399-408
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• 2001

Tooth bleaching has been prevailing recently for its ability to recover the color and shape of natural teeth without reduction of tooth material. However, it has been reported that bleaching procedure adversely affects the adhesive bond strength of composite resin to tooth. At the same time the bond strength was reported to be regained by application of some chemical agents. The purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate the effect of the removal of residual peroxide on the composite- enamel adhesion and also evaluated fracture mode between resin and enamel after bleaching. Sixty extracted human anterior and premolars teeth were divided into 5 groups and bleached by combined technique using of office bleaching with 35 % hydrogen peroxide and matrix bleaching with 10% carbamide peroxide for 4 weeks. After bleaching, the labial surfaces of each tooth were treated with catalase, 70% ethyl alcohol, distilled water and filled with composite resin. Shear bond strength was tested and the fractured surfaces were also examined with SEM. Analysis revealed significantly higher bond strength values. (p＜0.05) for catalase-treated specimens, but water-treated specimens showed reduction of bond strength, alcohol- treated specimens had medium value between the two groups(p＜0.05). The fracture mode was shown that the catalase group and the alcohol group had cohesive failure but the water sprayed group had adhesive failure. It was concluded that the peroxide residues in tooth after bleaching seems to be removed by gradual diffusion and the free radical oxygen from peroxide prevents polymerization by combining catalyst in the resin monomer. Therefore it may be possible to eliminate the adverse effect on the adhesion of composite resin to enamel after bleaching by using water displacement solution or dentin bonding agent including it for effective removal of residual peroxide.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제29권 6호
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• pp.393-405
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• 2022

Lightweight concrete is a superior material due to its light weight and high strength. There however remain significant lacunae in engineering knowledge with regards to shear failure of lightweight fiber reinforced concrete beams. The main aim of the present study is to investigate the optimum usage of steel fibers in lightweight fiber reinforced concrete (LWFRC). Multi-scale finite element model calibrated with experimental results is developed to study the effect of steel fibers on the mechanical properties of LWFRC beams. To decrease the amount of steel fibers, it is preferred to reinforce only the middle section of the LWFRC beams, where the flexural stresses are higher. For numerical simulation, a multi-scale finite element model was developed. The cement matrix was modeled as homogeneous and uniform material and both steel fibers and lightweight coarse aggregates were randomly distributed within the matrix. Considering more realistic assumptions, the bonding between fibers and cement matrix was considered with the Cohesive Zone Model (CZM) and its parameters were determined using the model update method. Furthermore, conformity of Load-Crack Mouth Opening Displacement (CMOD) curves obtained from numerical modeling and experimental test results of notched beams under center-point loading tests were investigated. Validating the finite element model results with experimental tests, the effects of fibers' volume fraction, and the length of the reinforced middle section, on flexural and residual strengths of LWFRC, were studied. Results indicate that using steel fibers in a specified length of the concrete beam with high flexural stresses, and considerable savings can be achieved in using steel fibers. Reducing the length of the reinforced middle section from 50 to 30 cm in specimens containing 10 kg/m3 of steel fibers, resulting in a considerable decrease of the used steel fibers by four times, whereas only a 7% reduction in bearing capacity was observed. Therefore, determining an appropriate length of the reinforced middle section is an essential parameter in reducing fibers, usage leading to more affordable construction costs.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제49권8호
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• pp.1748-1751
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• 2017

Reduced activation ferritic/martensitic (RAFM) steels are widely applied as structural materials in the nuclear industry. To investigate hydrogen's effect on RAFM steels' elastic properties and the mechanism of that effect, a procedure of first principles simulation combined with experiment was designed. Density functional theory models were established to simulate RAFM steels' elastic status before and after hydrogen's insertion. Also, experiment was designed to measure the Young's modulus of RAFM steel samples with and without hydrogen charging. Both simulation and experiment showed that the solubility of hydrogen in RAFM steels would decrease the Young's modulus. The effect of hydrogen on RAFM steels' Young's modulus was more significant in water-quenched steels than it was in tempering steels. This indicated that defects inside martensite, considered to be hydrogen traps, could decrease the cohesive energy of the matrix and lead to a decrease of the Young's modulus after hydrogen insertion.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.413-422
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• 2019

In this study, 3D Meso-scale finite-element model is presented to study the mechanical behavior of steel microfiber-reinforced polymer concrete considering the random distribution of fibers in the matrix. The composite comprises two separate parts which are the polymer composite and steel microfibers. The polymer composite is assumed to be homogeneous, which its mechanical properties are measured by performing experimental tests. The steel microfiber-polymer bonding is simulated with the Cohesive Zone Model (CZM) to offer more-realistic assumptions. The CZM parameters are obtained by calibrating the numerical model using the results of the experimental pullout tests on an individual microfiber. The accuracy of the results is validated by comparing the obtained results with the corresponding values attained from testing the steel microfiber-reinforced polymer concrete incorporating 0, 1 and 2% by volume of microfibers, which indicates the excellent accuracy of the current proposed model. The results show that the microfiber aspect ratio has a considerable effect on the mechanical properties of the reinforced polymer concrete. Applying microfibers with a higher aspect ratio improves the mechanical properties of the composite considerably especially when the first crack appears in the polymer concrete specimens.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.405-412
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• 2009

본 연구는 도재소부용 비귀금속에 Au 코팅 층을 형성하고, Au 코팅 층이 금속-도재의 결합력에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 2출 굴곡 시험 후에 SEM/EDS 방법으로 조사하여 비교하였다. 1. Ni-Cr ally 군과 Co-Cr alloy 군, 그리고 Ti 군의 절단면 시편의 전자현미경 사진에서 Au 코팅 층은 산화층의 확산을 제어하는 것으로 관찰되었다. 2. 2축 굴곡 시험 후에 EDS 분석 결과 Ni-Cr alloy 군과 Co-Cr alloy 군에서 Si 함량은 Au 코팅 층을 형성한 시편에서 약간 감소하였고, 결합실패의 형태는 cohesive failure와 adhesive failure가 혼재된 양상으로 관찰되었다. 3. Ni-Cr alloy 군과 Co-Cr alloy 군에서 Au 코팅 층은 도재-금속 결합력에 미치는 영향은 미미하였다. 4. Ti 군의 결합실패 형태는 Ni-Cr alloy 군과 Co-Cr alloy 군에 비해서 adhesive failure 양상이 두드러지게 관찰되었고, Au 코팅 층은 도재-금속 결합력에 영향을 미치지 않았다. 이상의 결과 비귀금속에 적용한 Au 코팅은 산화층의 확산을 제어 하는 것으로 관찰 되었으나, 금속-도재 간의 결합력 증징에 미치는 효과는 미미하였다. Au 코팅을 이용하여 금속-도재 간의 결합력 증진을 위해서는 많은 연구가 지속되어야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• Composites Research
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.303-309
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• 2023

본 논문에서는 압축 하중을 받는 오픈 홀(open-hole compression) 탄소섬유 복합재(carbon fiber reinforced plastic, CFRP) 시편의 평면 내 손상(in-plane damage) 및 층간 분리(delamination)를 예측하기 위한 모델링 방법을 제안하고 유한요소해석(finite element analysis)을 수행하였다. 유한요소모델은 오픈 홀 복합재 시편의 점진적 손상 및 파손 분석(progressive damage and failure analysis)을 위해 Hashin 파손 기준(hashin failure criteria)과 표면 기반 응집 거동(cohesive behavior) 모델을 기반으로 구성되었으며 ABAQUS/EXPLICIT Solver를 활용하여 해석을 수행하였다. 유한요소해석의 타당성을 종합적으로 평가하기 위해 세 가지 유형의 적층 패턴(stacking sequences)을 가지는 오픈 홀 압축 복합재 시편에 대한 시험 결과와 비교하였다. 오픈 홀 압축 시편의 강도와 강성은 백분율 오차(percentage error) 10.0 % 미만으로 비교적 잘 예측하였으며 오픈 홀 복합재 적층판의 인장/압축 매트릭스 손상 상태 및 원공(hole) 근처의 복합재 계면 층간 분리에 대한 손상 상태를 추출하여 평가하고 분석하였다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.529-534
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• 2014

Background In 2012, a new anatomic breast implant of form-stable silicone gel was introduced onto the Korean market. The intended use of this implant is in the area of aesthetic breast surgery, and many reports are promising. Thus far, however, there have been no reports on the use of this implant for breast reconstruction in Korea. We used this breast implant in breast reconstruction surgery and report our early experience. Methods From November 2012 to April 2013, the Natrelle Style 410 form-stable anatomically shaped cohesive silicone gel-filled breast implant was used in 31 breasts of 30 patients for implant breast reconstruction with an acellular dermal matrix. Patients were treated with skin-sparing mastectomies followed by immediate breast reconstruction. Results The mean breast resection volume was 240 mL (range, 83-540 mL). The mean size of the breast implants was 217 mL (range, 125-395 mL). Breast shape outcomes were considered acceptable. Infection and skin thinning occurred in one patient each, and hematoma and seroma did not occur. Three cases of wound dehiscence occurred, one requiring surgical intervention, while the others healed with conservative treatment in one month. Rippling did not occur. So far, complications such as capsular contracture and malrotation of breast implant have not yet arisen. Conclusions By using anatomic breast implants in breast reconstruction, we achieved satisfactory results with aesthetics better than those obtained with round breast implants. Therefore, we concluded that the anatomical implant is suitable for breast reconstruction.

• Composites Research
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.23-31
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• 2002

시편 게이지 면적($길이{\;}{\times}{\;}폭$)의 이차원 크기효과가 T300/924 $[45/-45/0/90]_3s$ 탄소섬유/에폭시 적층판의 압축거동에 대해 조사하였다. 개조된 압축시험치구(ICSTM)와 좌굴방지장치가 $30mm{\;}{\times}{\;}30mm,{\;}50mm{\;}{\times}{\;}50mm,{\;}70mm{\;}{\times}{\;}70mm,{\;}90mm{\;}{\times}{\;}90mm$의 게이지 길이와 폭을 가진 시편들의 압축시험에 사용하였다. 모든 경우의 파괴들은 시편 게이지 길이 내에서 주로 갑자기 발생하였다. 파괴 후 분석결과는 $0^{\circ}$층의 섬유의 미소좌굴에 의해 파괴를 시작하여 최종파괴를 일으키는 임계파괴기구일 것으로 생각되었다. 이것은 매트릭스 지배적인 파괴를 의미하며, 초기섬유굴곡에 따라 파괴가 지배적으로 시작된다는 것을 말한다 이것은 또한 제작공정과 품질이 압축강도를 결정하는 중요한 역할을 한다고 볼 수 있다. 좌굴방지장치를 장착하고 시험할 때 장치의 볼트 조임 토크에 따라 시편과의 접촉마찰 등에 의해 실제 압축강도 보다 크게 나타나는 결과를 보였다. 좌굴방지장치의 영향을 유한요소법을 이용하여 해석한 결과 실제 압축강도 보다 7% 정도 크게 나타남을 확인하였다. 부가적으로 홀을 갖는 시편들의 압축시험도 수행되었다. 홀에 의한 국부응력집중이 적층판 강도에 지배적 요인이었다. 파괴강도는 홀 크기와 시편 폭이 증가할수록 감소하였으나 탄성응력집중계수로 예측된 값보다는 일반적으로 크게 나타났다. 이것은 사용된 복합재가 이상적인 취성재질이 아니라는 것을 의미하며 홀 주위에서 다소간의 응력이완이 발생한다고 볼 수 있다. X선 검사 사진분석에서 섬유좌굴과 층간분리형태의 손상이 파괴하중의 약 80%에서 홀 가장자리로부터 시작되었고 임계파괴크랙길이인 2-3mm의 불안정한 상태에 도달하기 전까지는 하중 증가와 더불어 안정되게 파괴가 진전되었다(시편의 기하학적 크기에 의존함). 이 손상과 파괴는 선형 cohesive zone 모델로 해석되었다. 노치없는 시편의 압축강도와 평면 파괴인성의 측정된 적층판 변수들을 사용하여 홀의 크기와 시편 폭의 함수로서 홀을 갖는 적층판의 압축강도를 성공적으로 예측하였다.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.43-52
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• 2014

브롬화 이소부틸 이소프렌 (BIIR) 고무의 점착성에 미치는 나노점토(Cloisite 20A)의 영향을 조사하였다. 고무내 나노점토의 분산성은 SEM, TEM, XRD으로 분석하였다. 나노점토 충전 및 미충전 고무의 열적안정성은 TGA로 분석하였으며, 충전고무에서 열적안정성을 보였다. 또한 나노점토를 첨가하면 보강효과에 의해 고무의 강도가 증가하였다. 나노점토 첨가로 계면간 분자확산 정도는 감소할 것으로 판단되었지만, 본 연구에서 관찰된 분자확산에 의해 형성된 계면의 두께는 분자사슬간 엄킴현상을 유발하는데 충분하여 계면점착력이 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 계면점착력 증가현상은 일정한 이상 (8 phr)의 나노점토가 첨가되었을 때 나타났다. 나노점토 첨가에 따른 표면특성의 변화를 조사하기 위해 접촉각 측정을 하였는데 큰 변화는 관찰되지 않았다.