• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.153-172
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• 2024

Due to the fast development of constructions in recent years, there has been a rapid consumption of fresh water and river sand. In the production of concrete, alternatives such as sea water and sea sand are available. The near surface mounted (NSM) technique is one of the most important methods of strengthening. Aluminum alloy (AA) bars are non-rusting and suitable for usage with sea water and sand concrete (SSC). The goal of this study was to enhance the shear behaviour of SSC-beams strengthened with NSM AA bars. Twenty-four RC beams were cast from fresh water river sand concrete (FRC) and SSC before being tested in four-point flexure. All beams are the same size and have the same internal reinforcement. The major factors are the concrete type (FRC or SSC), the concrete degree (C25 or C50 with compressive strength = 25 and 50 MPa, respectively), the presence of AA bars for strengthening, the direction of AA bar reinforcement (vertical or diagonal), and the AA bar ratio (0, 0.5, 1, 1.25 and 2 %). The beams' failure mechanism, load-displacement response, ultimate capacity, and ductility were investigated. Maximum load and ductility of C25-FRC-specimens with vertical and diagonal AA bar ratios (1%) were 100,174 % and 140, 205.5 % greater, respectively, than a matching control specimen. The ultimate load and ductility of all SSC-beams were 16-28 % and 11.3-87 % greater, respectively, for different AA bar methods than that of FRC-beams. The ultimate load and ductility of C25-SSC-beams vertically strengthened with AA bar ratios were 66.7-172.7 % and 89.6-267.9 % higher than the unstrengthened beam, respectively. When compared to unstrengthened beams, the ultimate load and ductility of C50-SSC-beams vertically reinforced with AA bar ratios rose by 50-120 % and 45.4-336.1 %, respectively. National code proposed formulae were utilized to determine the theoretical load of tested beams and compared to matching experimental results. The predicted theoretical loads were found to be close to the experimental values.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제56권6호
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• pp.899-916
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• 2015

Upgrading or strengthening of existing reinforced concrete (RC) infrastructure is an emerging demand nowadays. Near Surface Mounted (NSM) technique is very promising approach for flexural strengthening of RC members. However, premature failure such as concrete cover separation failure have been a main concern in utilizing this technique. In this study, U-wrap end anchorage with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) fabrics is proposed to eliminate the concrete cover separation failure. Experimental programs were conducted to the consequence of U-wrap end anchorage on the flexurally strengthened RC beams with NSM-steel. A total of eight RC rectangular beam specimens were tested. One specimen was kept unstrengthened as a reference; three specimens were strengthened with NSM-steel bars and the remaining four specimens were strengthened with NSM-steel bars and U-wrap end anchorage using CFRP fabrics. A 3D non-linear finite element model (FEM) was developed to simulate the flexural response of the tested specimens. It is revealed that NSM-steel (with and without end-anchors) significantly improved the flexural strength; moreover decreased deflection and strains compared with reference specimen. Furthermore, NSM-steel with end anchorage strengthened specimens revealed the greater flexural strength and improve failure modes (premature to flexure) compared with the NSM-steel without end anchorage specimens. The results also ensured that the U-wrap end anchorage completely eliminate the concrete cover separation failure.

• 한국공간구조학회논문집
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.73-80
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• 2014

For the last decade many bridges and buildings have experienced flexural strengthening with the fiber reinforced polymer(FRP) bonding system, demands for increasing heavy traffic loads and the changing of the code application. Of the many strengthening systems, NSM(near surface mounted) system with FRP has become attractive and popular way of strengthening for the existed RC structures and many studies and applications of this technique have significantly increased all over the world. Meanwhile, polymer mortar that contains much of the same ingredients as cement but includes the addition of certain polymer resins for enhancing desired physical properties, has been used as an alternative adhesive. This paper focuses on flexural behaviour of CFRP-bar NSM system with variables such as kinds of adhesive, anchorage, sectional aspect ratio. Based on the test results and test-to-predicted ratio, this paper provides researchers and practical engineers a fundamental knowledge and intuition.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.41-47
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 콘크리트에 표면매입된 FRP판의 부착거동에서, 전단키와 연단거리의 효과를 관찰하기 위한 부착시험을 실시하였다. 실험에서의 주요변수는 전단키의 위치, 형태 그리고 연단길이이다. 규격 $3.6mm{\times}16mm$의 FRP를 $400mm{\times}200(300)mm{\times}400mm$ 규격의 콘크리트 블록에 매입하고 에폭시로 고정시켜서 실험변수에 따라 총 10개의 부착실험체를 제작하였다. FRP의 연단에 인장력을 가한 뒤 파괴시까지 실험을 실시하고 하중을 기록하였으며, 미끄러짐과 FRP의 인장변형량을 기록하였다. 실험으로부터, 전단키의 위치는 가력부에서 멀리 떨어질수록 전단강도가 상승하는 것으로 나타났으며, 전단키의 직경이 커질수록 내력이 저하되는 것으로 나타났다. 특히 전단키가 일정 이상의 규격이 되면 전단키가 없는 경우에 비하여 내력이 저하되어 오히려 부착강도에 부정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있는 것으로 나타났다. NSM FRP에서 응력장용방향의 연단거리가 길어짐에 따라 동일 부착길이임에도 불구하고 내력이 일부 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 표면매입 보강된 FRP의 부착실험에서, FRP와 콘크리트사이의 부착-미끄러짐은 전체거동을 지배하는 것으로 나타나므로 이에 따른 과도한 미끄러짐은 설계에 반드시 고려될 필요가 있다.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2008년도 추계 학술발표회 제20권2호
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• pp.121-124
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• 2008

FRP를 적용하는 대표적인 보강공법으로는 외부부착공법으로서, FRP Plate 또는 fiber sheet를 사용하여 노후화된 보강면에 FRP 보강재를 부착하는 형식이다. 하지만, 이러한 외부부착공법은 FRP보강재의 인장특성을 충분히 발휘하지 못하는 단점이 있다. 따라서 외부부착공법의 단점을 보완하기 위해 표면매립공법, 즉, Near Surface Mounted(이하 NSM)공법이 제안되었다. 이는 FRP 보강재를 매립함으로써 부재와 보강재의 부착 성능을 증가시킴에 따라 효율적인 응력전달 및 조기 debonding을 사전에 방지할 수 있으며, 이로 인해 FRP 보강재의 인장특성이 효율적으로 발휘될 수 있다. 효율적인 NSM 보강을 위해서는, 구조물에 가해지는 하중, 구성재료, 구조물의 기하학적 형상 등이 갖는 불확실 특성을 반영하여, 보강 후 구조물의 신뢰도를 기준으로 한 보강성능 평가가 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 노후화된 철도교 실교량 모델을 선정하여 외부하중, 재료 및 기하학적 형상의 불확실성을 Monte Carlo Simulation확률기법을 적용하여 그 분포특성을 분석한 후, NSM 보강에 대한한계상태 함수를 통해 목표신뢰도에 부합할 수 있는 휨보강비를 도출하고자 하였다. 해석결과 LS-25하중을 상회하는 내하력 증진효과를 확률분포로써 확인할 수 있었다. 따라서 확률신뢰성기법을 적용한 보강설계의 유효성을 확인할 수 있었으며, 추후 다양한 보강공법으로의 적용이 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제85권2호
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• pp.179-195
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• 2023

The performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beam specimens strengthened using a newly proposed Side Near Surface Mounted (S-NSM) technology was investigated experimentally in this work. In addition, analytical and nonlinear finite element (FE) modeling was exploited to forecast the performance of RC members reinforced with S-NSM utilizing steel bars. Five (one control and four strengthened) RC beams were evaluated for flexural performance under static loading conditions employing four-point bending loads. Experimental variables comprise different S-NSM reinforcement ratios. The constitutive models were applied for simulating the non-linear material characteristics of used concrete, major, and strengthening reinforcements. The failure load and mode, yield and ultimate strengths, deflection, strain, cracking behavior as well as ductility of the beams were evaluated and discussed. To cope with the flexural behavior of the tested beams, a 3D non-linear FE model was simulated. In parametric investigations, the influence of S-NSM reinforcement, the efficacy of the S-NSM procedure, and the structural response ductility are examined. The experimental, numerical, and analytical outcomes show good agreement. The results revealed a significant increase in yield and ultimate strengths as well as improved failure modes.

• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.43-48
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• 2011

This paper presents the performance of anchor systems for reinforced concrete beams retrofitted with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) strips. Nine simply-supported beams are tested with various anchor systems such as steel hooks, steel plates with anchor bolts, CFRP anchor plates, and near-surface mounted (NSM) CFRP strip. The effects of these anchors on the behavior of the retrofitted beams are discussed, including load-carrying capacity, failure modes, and ductility characteristics. Test results indicate that end-anchorage is an important parameter when a CFRP-retrofit design is conducted. Mechanical bolts and NSM CRFP anchors are recommended.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.103-110
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• 2018

표면매립공법으로 매립한 철계-형상기억합금으로 보강한 보의 휨 거동을 장기 하중 재하실험을 통해 평가하였다. 철계-형상기억합금 길이대비 2%와 4%의 사전변형 및 형상기억효과 활성화에 의한 프리스트레스 하중 도입을 실험변수로 설정하였다. 1 tonf의 콘크리트 추를 보 중앙에 거치한 후 6개월간의 보 중앙부의 장기 처짐을 측정하였다. 실험결과, 철계-형상기억합금으로 보강한 보의 휨 강성이 증대되었으며, 사전변형이 증가할수록 보강재의 강성감소로 인한 처짐이 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 프리스트레스 하중 도입에 따른 처짐을 비교했을 때, 프리스트레스 하중을 도입하지 않은 실험체에 비해, 프리스트레스 하중을 도입한 실험체는 약 30%의 처짐 감소 효과를 보이는 것으로 나타났다.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.601-609
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• 2008

본 연구에서는 탄소섬유판 표면 매입 공법 및 외부 부착공법의 장점을 활용하기 위하여, 새로운 형상의 탄소섬유판을 제작하여 실험을 수행하였으며, 탄소섬유판 표면 매입 및 외부 부착이 혼합된 보강 방식의 휨 거동 효과를 분석하였다. 본 연구 결과, 표면매입 (NSM) 및 표면부착 (EBR) 탄소섬유판이 결합한 T형 탄소섬유판으로 보강된 철근콘크리트 부재의 휨 강성 및 극한강도는 섬유판으로 보강되지 않은 보에 비하여 크게 증진되며, 그 최대 증가율은 보강되지 않은 부재의 경우보다 약 347%로 나타났다. 이는 매입 (NSM) 및 부착 (EBR) 탄소섬유판의 상호 구속 효과가 매우 뛰어나 하중을 분배하여 따라서 저항 능력이 크게 개선되는 것으로 판단되었다. 또한 T형 탄소섬유판으로 보강된 철근콘크리트 부재의 파괴는 표면부착 탄소섬유판의 부착 탈락으로 시작되며, 단계적으로 매입 섬유판의 파괴되면서 전단부 콘크리트 피복이 탈락하는 파괴양상으로 나타났다. 매입 탄소섬유판 (NSM CFRP strip) 및 표면부착 (EBR) 탄소판의 극한변형률은 각각 $8,600{\mu}{\varepsilon}{\sim}22,000{\mu}{\varepsilon}$ 및 $7,000{\sim}9,000{\mu}{\varepsilon}$의 범주로 나타나 하중 분배 능력이 우수하며, 따라서 노후 구조물 보강방식으로 효과적인 것으로 판단된다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.439-448
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• 2017

Reinforced concrete (RC) infrastructures often require strengthening due to error in design, degradation of materials properties after prolong utilization and increases load carrying capacity persuaded by new use of the structures. For this purpose, a newly proposed Side Near Surface Mounted (SNSM) composite technique was used for flexural strengthening of RC beam specimens. Analytical and non-linear finite element modeling (FEM) using ABAQUS were performed to predict the flexural performance of RC specimens strengthened with S-NSM using steel bars as a strengthening reinforcement. RC beams with various SNSM reinforcement ratios were tested for flexural performance using four-point bending under monotonic loading condition. Results showed significantly increase the yield and ultimate strengths up to 140% and 144% respectively and improved failure modes. The flexural response, such as failure load, mode of failure, yield load, ultimate load, deflection, strain, cracks characteristic and ductility of the beams were compared with those predicted results. The strengthened RC beam specimens showed good agreement of predicted flexural behavior with the experimental outcomes.