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Fiber optic sensor technology for sensing/controlling vibration and deformation of lightweight structures (경량 구조물의 진통 및 변형 감지/제어를 위한 광섬유 센서 기술)

  • Han, Jae-Hung;Kang, Lae-Hyong;Mueller, Uwe C.;Rapp, Stephan;Baier, Horst
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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    • 2006.05a
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    • pp.157-163
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    • 2006
  • Vibration and deformation sensing control of lightweight structures using optical fiber sensor technology is introduced in this presentation. This paper shows several examples of vibration control and deformation estimation for structures using these optical fiber sensor systems. Among various optical fiber sensors, in this paper, two types of optical fiber sensors, Fabry-Perot Interferometer(EFPI) and Fiber Bragg Grating(FBG) sensors, are mainly dealt with. Fiber optic sensors show many advantages over conventional strain gages for the measurement of vibration and deformation of lightweight structures.

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Influence of the Mixing Factor on the Properties of Concrete Used Artificial Lightweight Aggregates (인공경량골재를 사용한 콘크리트의 물성에 미치는 배합요인의 영향)

  • Shin, Jae-Kyung;Choi, Jin-Man;Jeong, Yong
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2008.11a
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    • pp.73-77
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    • 2008
  • Structural lightweight concrete will reduced total loads of supporting sections and foundations in archtectural and civil structures. So, the lightweight concrete can be used widely for various purpose in the archtectural and civil structures. This paper were examined the influence of the mixing factor on the fresh and hardened properties of lightweight concrete that are used 2types of the differences properties of lightweight aggregates. According to types of lightweight aggregates, the case of synthetic lightweight aggregate are have need higher s/a; 2~4% on mixing proportion. Lightweight concrete was somewhat exhibit lower compressive strength than ordinary concrete. However it was not showed a marked difference. According to types of lightweight aggregates, the case of synthetic the lightweight aggregate are highest performance in fresh and hardened concrete.

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Evaluation of Design Compatibility for Lightweight Soundproof Tunnels using Pipe Truss Beams (파이프 트러스 빔을 이용한 경량방음터널의 설계적합성 평가)

  • Ahn, Dong-Wook;Choi, Sung-Joon;Noh, Myung-Hyun
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Advanced Composite Structures
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.9-18
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    • 2016
  • In this paper, the structural characteristics of a lightweight soundproof tunnel to reduce the dead load imposed on the bridge are investigated. Subsequently, the design procedure of soundproof tunnel structures is reviewed and a design practice for the lightweight soundproof tunnel is carried out according to the reviewed procedure. Next, design compatibility for the lightweight soundproof tunnel is verified through a detailed finite element analysis. The result for evaluation of design compatibility shows that the lightweight soundproof tunnel has structural safety in structural members, welding zones and foundation parts. It is also confirmed that serviceability and buckling safety is excellent.

Experimental Study on the Characteristics of Polymer-modified Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Using SBR Latex (SBR Latex를 이용한 폴리머 개질 경량콘크리트의 특성에 관한 실험적 연구)

  • Ahn, Nam-Shik;Won, Dong-Min;Park, Noh-Hyun;Kim, Hee-Cheul;Kim, Kwan-Soo
    • Journal of Korean Association for Spatial Structures
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    • v.9 no.4
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    • pp.61-72
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    • 2009
  • As a trend of construction has become high-rise and larger, it is necessary to reduce the self-weight of structures and buildings. One of the most effective methods to reduce the self-weight of structures and buildings is to use the lightweight aggregate concrete. To complement the strength of the lightweight aggregate concrete, polymer was added to concrete's mixing. In this study, experiments to make the moderate mixing proportion of polymer modified lightweight concrete were performed. Also the hardened concrete tests were performed to investigate the physical characteristics of the polymer-modified lightweight aggregate concrete. As a result, the flexural strength was increased by a small quantity of SBR Latex. Based on the test results the estimating equation was proposed through the regression analysis.

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Characteristics of Sound Reduction Index through Small Sized Lightweight Panel (소형 경량판넬을 이용한 차음성능 영향요인별 음향감쇠계수 분석)

  • Yang, Hong-Seok;Kim, Myung-Jun;Jeong, Gab-Chul
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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    • 2007.11a
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    • pp.138-147
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    • 2007
  • Recently, framed structure is increasingly being used as apartment structure due to the advantages during remodeling. Therefore, the use of lightweight panel as separating wall is increasing. To construct lightweight panel structures with sound insulation performance appropriate to the conditions of each field, measurement of sound reduction index(SRI) through panel structures should be performed. In this study, measurement of SRI through 46 kinds of panel structures was performed in the condition of various factors such as surface density, air space and absorber. The result showed that SRI of panel structures was generally higher by increasing of surface density. In the case of double panel with no absorber, SRI at below critical frequency was gradually increased according to rise of air space. Double panel with absorber make remarkable improvement in SRI at low frequency, but there is a little difference compared with SRI of double panel with no absorber over critical frequency.

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Development of Ultra-Lightweight High Strength Trench Using Lightweight Polymer Concrete

  • Sung, Chan-Yong;Kim, Young-Ik
    • Magazine of the Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.45 no.7
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    • pp.20-26
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    • 2003
  • The ultra-lightweight high strength polymer concrete could be used for the drain structures under severe condition. In this study, materials used were unsaturated polyester resin, heavy calcium carbonate, artificial lightweight coarse aggregate and perlite. In the test results, the unit weight of the ultra-lightweight high strength polymer concrete was 946 kg f/$\textrm{m}^3$ and the compressive strength was appeared in 34.5 MPa. The compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, flexural strength, acid resistance and weather resistance were shown in excellently than that of the normal cement concrete. The draining trench had 1m length, 0.24 m width, 0.02 m thickness and 0.07 m height. The developed trench could be effectively used at the draining structures.

HYBRID LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURES -On Recent Projects aimed at Holistic Design

  • Saitoh, Masao
    • Proceeding of KASS Symposium
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    • 2005.05a
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    • pp.52-66
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    • 2005
  • Tension and Membrane have the potential to enable the realization of lightweight structures that have the attractive features of structures efficiency and aesthetical expression. Compared with pure (thorough-bred) tension structures such as cable net, air dome and tensegrity, so called hybrid tension structures such as beam string, tensegric system and other mixed structures have Potential still to be realized. After synnaruzubg the simple definition of tensegric structure, some holistic designs for hybrid tension structures completed recently in the author's practice are given.

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Life-Cycle Cost Optimization of Slab Bridges with Lightweight Concrete (경량 콘크리트를 이용한 슬래브교의 생애주기비용 최적설계)

  • 정지승;조효남;최연왕;민대홍;이종순
    • Proceedings of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute Conference
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    • 2002.04a
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    • pp.257-264
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    • 2002
  • This study presents a life-cycle cost (LCC) effectiveness of a concrete with lightweight aggregate. A number of researchers have made their efforts to develop a lightweight concrete, since it is difficult to apply conventional concrete using general aggregate to heavy self-weight structures such as long span bridges. In this study, an optimum design for minimizing the life-cycle cost of concrete slab bridges is performed to evaluate the life cycle cost effectiveness of the lightweight concrete relative to conventional one from the standpoint of the value engineering. The data of physical properties for new concrete can be obtained from basic experimental researches. The material properties of conventional one are acquired by various reports. This study presents a LCC effectiveness of newly developed concrete, which is made by artificial lightweight aggregate. A number of researchers have made their efforts to develop a lightweight concrete, since it is difficult to apply conventional concrete using general aggregate to heavy self-weight structures such as long span bridges. From the results of the numerical investigation, it may be positively stated that the new concrete lead to, the longer span length, the more economical slab bridges compared with structures using general concrete.

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Compressive Strength Properties Surface Coating Lightweight Aggregate ITZ using Inorganic Materials (무기 재료를 이용한 표면코팅 경량골재 계면 압축강도 특성)

  • Kim, Ho-Jin;Jeong, Su-Mi;Pyeon, Myeong-Jang;Kim, Ju-Sung;Park, Sun-Gyu
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2022.04a
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    • pp.109-110
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    • 2022
  • Recently, it tend to increase the high-rise and large-scale of buildings and the developtment of construction technology can to be applied reinforced concrete structures to high-rise buildings. However, when a high-rise buildings is constructed with reinforced concrete, it has a disadvantage that buildings weight increases. In order to resolve the weight of reinforced concrete structures, various types of lightweight aggregates become development and research. Although lightweight aggregates can be reduced the weight of concrete, the strength of ITZ(Interfacial Transition Zone) is lowered due to its less strength than natural aggregates. In this study, an experimental study was conducted to coat the surface of lightweight aggregates with GGBFS(ground granulated blast furnace slag) to improve the strength of cement matrix mixed with lightweight aggregates. Result of this experimental study shows that the compressive strnegth of the surface coating lightweight aggregates was higher than general lightweight aggregates. Also, it was considered that this is because the pore at the ITZ of the surface-coated lightweight aggregates mixed cement matrix are filled with GGBFS fine particle.

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Bond Characteristic Between Lightweight Concrete and GFRP Bar (경량콘크리트와 GFRP 보강근의 부착 특성)

  • Son, Byung-Lak;Kim, Myung-Sik;Kim, Chung-Ho;Jang, Heui-Suk
    • Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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    • v.17 no.6
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    • pp.112-121
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    • 2013
  • FRP reinforced lightweight concrete structures can offer corrosion resistance and weight reduction effect simultaneously, so practical use of the structures may be expected afterwards. But to make concrete structures using lightweight concrete and FRP bar, that can resist external forces without internal slip of the FRP bar, it is very important to understand bond characteristic between lightweight concrete and FRP bar. During that time, a lot of studies for bond behaviors of FRP bar in normal concrete were conducted, but studies for bond behavior of FRP bar in lightweight concrete are very limited to date. So, bond characteristic between lightweight concrete and helically deformed GFRP bar was investigated in this study. Three main parameters were considered in experimental investigation: type of rebar, concrete type, and compressive strength of lightweight concrete. As an experimental result, it could be known that bond strength of helically deformed GFRP bar in lightweight concrete was 0.49 times bond strength of steel reinforcement in normal concrete.