• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.161-171
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• 2020

In this paper, an experimental study was conducted on the compressive behavior of steel tube confined concrete (STCC) and concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) columns with active and passive confinement. To create active confinement in the STCC and CFST specimens, an innovative method was used in this study, in which by applying pressure on the fresh concrete, the steel tube was laterally pretensioned and the concrete core was compressed simultaneously. Of the benefits of this technique are improving the composite column behavior, without the use of additives and without the need for vibration, and achieving high prestressing levels. To achieve lower and higher prestressing levels, short and long term pressures were applied to the specimens, respectively. Nineteen STCC and CFST specimens in three groups of passive, short-term active, and long-term active confinement were subjected to axial compression, and their mechanical properties including the compressive strength, modulus of elasticity and axial strain were evaluated. The results showed that the proposed method of prestressing the STCC columns led to a significant increase in the compressive strength (about 60%), initial modulus of elasticity (about 130%) as well as a significant reduction in the axial strain (about 45%). In the CFST columns, the prestressing led to a considerable increase in the compressive strength, a small effect on the initial and secant modulus of elasticity and an increase in the axial strain (about 55%). Moreover, increased prestressing levels negligibly affected the compressive strength of STCCs and CFSTs but slightly increased the elastic modulus of STCCs and significantly decreased that of CFSTs.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.517-527
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• 2017

In this paper, the effect of active confinement on the compressive behaviour of circular steel tube-confined concrete (STCC) and concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) columns is investigated. In STCC columns the axial load is only applied to the concrete core, while in CFST columns the load is carried by the whole composite section. A new method is introduced to apply confining pressure on fresh concrete by laterally prestressing steel tubes. In order to achieve different prestressing levels, short-term and long-term pressures are applied to the fresh concrete. Three groups of STCC and CFST specimens (passive, S-active and L-active groups) are tested under axial loads. The results including stress-strain relationships of composite column components, secant modulus of elasticity, and volumetric strain are presented and discussed. Based on the elastic-plastic theory, the behaviour of the steel tube is also analyzed during elastic, yielding, and strain hardening stages. The results show that using the proposed prestressing method can considerably improve the compressive behaviour of both STCC and CFST specimens, while increasing the prestressing level has insignificant effects. By applying prestressing, the linear range in the stress-strain curve of STCC specimens increases by almost twice as much, while the improvement is negligible in CFST specimens.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.135-154
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• 2008

This paper presents a nonlinear finite element analysis procedure for the seismic performance assessment of reinforced concrete bridge piers with unbonded reinforcing or prestressing bars. A computer program named RCAHEST (Reinforced Concrete Analysis in Higher Evaluation System Technology) is used to analyze reinforced concrete structures; this program was also used in our study. Tensile, compressive and shear models of cracked concrete and models of reinforcing and prestressing steel were used account for material nonlinearity of reinforced concrete. The smeared crack approach was incorporated. To represent the interaction between unbonded reinforcing or prestressing bar and concrete, an unbonded reinforcing or prestressing bar element based on the finite element method was developed in this study. The proposed numerical method for the seismic performance assessment of reinforced concrete bridge piers with unbonded reinforcing or prestressing bars is verified by comparison of its results with reliable experimental results.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.323-337
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• 2017

This paper presents the results of a comprehensive experimental investigation on the compressive behaviour of steel tube-confined concrete (STCC) stub columns with active and passive confinement. To create active confinement in STCC columns, an innovative technique is used in which steel tube is laterally pre-tensioned while the concrete core is simultaneously pre-compressed by applying pressure on fresh concrete. A total of 135 STCC specimens with active and passive confinement are tested under axial compression load and their compressive strength, ultimate strain capacity, axial and lateral stress-strain curves and failure mode are evaluated. The test variables include concrete compressive strength, outer diameter to wall thickness ratio of steel tube and prestressing level. It is shown that applying active confinement on STCC specimens can considerably improve their mechanical properties. However, applying higher prestressing levels and keeping the applied pressure for a long time do not considerably affect the mechanical properties of actively confined specimens. Based on the results of this study, new empirical equations are proposed to estimate the axial strength and ultimate strain capacity of STCC stub columns with active and passive confinement.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.469-481
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• 2017

This paper aims to analytically investigate the effect of shear stress at the concrete-steel interface on the mechanical behavior of the circular steel tube-confined concrete (STCC) stub columns with active and passive confinement subjected to axial compression. Nonlinear 3D finite element models divided into the four groups, i.e. circumferential-grooved, talc-coated, lubricated, and normal groups, with active and passive confinement were developed. An innovative method was used to simulate the actively-confined specimens, and then, the results of the finite element models were compared with those of the experiments previously conducted by the authors. It was revealed that both the predicted peak compressive strength and stress-strain curves have good agreement with the corresponding values measured for the confined columns. Then, the mechanical properties of the active and passive specimens such as the concrete-steel interaction, longitudinal and hoop stresses of the steel tube, confining pressure applied to the concrete core, and compressive stress-strain curves were analyzed. Furthermore, a parametric study was performed to explore the effects of the concrete compressive strength, steel tube diameter-to-wall thickness ratio, and prestressing level on the compressive behavior of the STCC columns. The results indicate that reducing or removing the interfacial shear stress in the active and passive specimens leads to an increase in the hoop stress and confining pressure, while the longitudinal stress along the steel tube height experiences a decrease. Moreover, prestressing via the presented method is capable of improving the compressive behavior of STCC columns.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제76권1호
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• pp.67-81
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• 2020

Pretensioned concrete (PC) is widely used in contemporary construction. Bond of prestressing strand is significant for composite-action between the strand and concrete in the transfer and flexural-bond zones of PC members. This study develops a new methodology for quantifying the bond of 18-mm prestressing strand in PC members based on results of a pullout test, the Standard Test for Strand Bond (STSB). The experimental program includes: (a) twenty-four pretensioned concrete beams, using a wide range of concrete compressive strength; and (b) twelve untensioned pullout specimens. By testing beams, the transfer length, flexural-bond length, and development length were all measured. In the STSB, the pullout forces for the strands were measured. Experimental results indicate a significant relationship between the bond of prestressing strand to the code-established design parameters, such as transfer length and development length. However, the code-predictions can be unconservative for the prestressing strands having a low STSB pullout force. Three simplified bond equations are proposed for the design applications of PC members.

• 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.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제30권3A호
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• pp.201-209
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• 2010

일반적으로 PSC 거더 교량은 철근 콘크리트 부재와 달리 전단면을 사용하여 외부하중을 저항한다. 또한 설계와 시공의 용이성, 구조적 안전성, 경제성, 유지관리의 편리성 등의 장점 때문에 30 m 이하의 중/소 경간 교량에 많이 적용되고 있다. 그러나, 최근 전세계적으로 환경, 미관 등에 관심이 높아짐에 따라, 교량의 경간은 점점 길어지는 추세이다. 이러한 추세는 케이블 교량뿐만 아니라 PSC 교량에서도 나타난다. 본 연구는 시대적 흐름에 맞춰 PSC 거더를 50 m 이상의 장경간에 적용하기 위한 연구의 일환으로 상부에 H형 강재가 도입된 중공 박스 합성거더를 개발하였다. 개발된 거더는 타설 전 상부에 H형 강재에 미리 비부착 압축 프리스트레스를 주어 거더의 성능저하 시 프리스트레스력을 제거하여 성능을 회복시키는 방법이다. 개발된 거더는 실제 교량에 사용하기위한 필수적인 정적실험을 3점 재하로 4단계로 구분하여 수행하였다. 1차 하중은 균열발생시점까지로 하였으며, 하중 제거 후 미리 상부강재에 도입된 프리스트레스력을 제거하여 거더의 성능회복력을 확인하였다. 그 후, 거더가 파괴될 때까지 하중을 재하하였다. 실험 결과, 18.7 mm의 잔류변형이 발생하였으나, 상부 강재의 PS 제거에 의해 7.7 mm로 회복되었다. 즉, 상부 H형 강재에 도입된 비부착 압축프리스트레스의 제거에 의한 거더 하연의 추가 압축응력으로 하중 증가에 따른 잔류변형을 약 60%가량 회복시키는 성능향상을 보였다. 상부에 H형 강재를 시공함으로써 추후 보수보강을 용이하게 할 수 있고, 비용도 절감할 수 있다.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.159-168
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• 2009

본 연구에서는 기존의 연구방법을 개선한 프리스트레스가 도입된 아라미드 스트랩으로 횡 구속된 RC 원형기둥의 일축압축 거동에 대하여 강도와 변위에 의한 강성 및 구속효과에 대하여 연구하였으며, 그 프리스트레싱 보강방법 및 과정에 대하여 비교적 상세히 소개하였다. 이 방법으로 보강된 기둥의 파괴형태는 초기 능동 구속압의 작용으로 인하여 변위 증가율이 매우 낮으며 이후 최종 파괴시까지도 그 형상이 유지되는 매우 안정적인 파괴형태를 보이게 된다. 파괴하중 비교 결과 일반 RC 기둥과 비교하여 73% 이상 강도증진 효과를 나타내었다. 또한 변형 증가율이 매우 작으며 이로 인한 변위구속효과가 매우 우수함을 확인할 수 있었다. 기존의 보강방법 (CFS, GFS)과의 비교를 통하여, 상대적으로 작은 면적으로 우수한 강도증진을 보이며 강성증가로 인한 구속효과 역시 우수하며 체적 증가율도 팽창하지 않는 결과를 보였다. 특히, 콘크리트 팽창 이후부터 발휘되는 기존 방법의 구속효과와는 달리, 초기부터 도입되는 프리스트레스트 긴장력에 의한 초기변형 구속효과가 매우 탁월하며, 최종 파괴시까지 체적 변형률이 팽창하지 않는 안정적인 결과를 나타낸다.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.75-82
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• 2021

이 연구의 목적은 강관과 강봉을 이용하여 프리스트레스력의 도입이 가능하도록 개발된 프리스트레싱(prestressing reinforcing units using steel bar and pipe, 이하 SP) 보강재의 응력손실을 확인하는데에 있다. 주요변수는 SP 보강재의 종류, 프리스트레스력의 크기 및 도입방법이다. 실험결과 SP 보강재의 응력손실은 프리스트레스력이 직접 도입하는 초기단계에서 가장 크게 있었는데, 그 크기는 압축도입형 보다 인장도입형에서 더 크게 있었다. SP 보강재의 응력손실은 프리스트레스력이 항복강도의 80%로 도입된 P800 강종인 압축도입형 실험체에서 1.6%로 가장 낮았다. 한편 시간경과에 따른 SP 보강재의 릴랙세이션은 압축도입형의 경우 SP 보강재의 종류, 프리스트레스력의 크기에 관계없이 0.4~1.9%로 평가되었는데, 이는 설계기준들에서 제시하고 있는 릴랙세이션 2.5% 이하를 만족하는 수준이었다. 결과적으로 프리스트레스력 도입 즉시 발생하는 응력손실을 감안할 때에 개발된 SP 보강재의 재질과 프리스트레스력 도입방식 및 크기는 각각 P800, 압축도입형 및 항복강도의 80%로 추천된다.