• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제62권5호
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• pp.595-606
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• 2017

During their life span, post-tensioned concrete structures may be exposed to thermal loads. Therefore, there has been a growing interest in research on the advanced analysis and design of post-tensioned concrete slabs subjected to thermal loads. This paper investigates the structural behaviour of post-tensioned one-way spanning concrete slabs. A nonlinear finite element model for the analysis of post- tensioned unbonded and bonded concrete slabs at elevated temperatures was developed. The interface between the tendon and surrounding concrete was also modelled, allowing the tendon to retain its profile shape during the deformation of the slab. The load-deflection behaviour, load-force behaviour in the tendon, and the failure modes are presented. The numerical analysis was conducted by the finite element ANSYS software and was carried out on two different one-way concrete slabs chosen from literature. A parametric study was conducted to investigate the effect of several selected parameters on the overall behavior of post-tensioned one-way concrete slab. These parameters include the effect of tendon bonding, the effect of thermal loading and the effect of tendon profile. Comparison between uniform thermal loading and nonuniform thermal loading showed that restrained post tensioned slab with bottom surface hotter has smaller failure load capacity.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.587-601
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• 2014

A sophisticated finite element modeling approach is proposed to simulate unbonded post-tensioned concrete slabs. Particularly, finite element contact formulation was employed to simulate the sliding behavior of unbonded tendons. The contact formulation along with other discretizing schemes was selected to assemble the post-tensioned concrete system. Three previously tested unbonded post-tensioned two-way and one-way slabs with different reinforcement configurations and boundary conditions were modeled. Numerical results were compared against experimental data in terms of global pressure-deflection relationship, stiffness degradation, cracking pattern, and stress variation in unbonded tendons. All comparisons indicate a very good agreement between the simulations and experiments. The exercise of model validation showcased the robustness and reliability of the proposed modeling approach applied to numerical simulation of post-tensioned concrete slabs.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.75-83
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• 2022

This study introduced a post-tensioned precast concrete system that was developed and designed to improve the performance of joints by post-tensioning. Full-scaled specimens were tested to investigate flexural performances at the negative moment region, where the test variables were the presence of slabs, tendon types, and post-tensioned lengths. A specimen with slabs exhibited significantly higher stiffness and strength values than a specimen without slabs. Thus, it would be reasonable to consider the effects of a slab on the flexural strength for an economical design. A specimen with unbonded mono-tendons had slightly lower initial stiffness and flexural strength values than a specimen with bonded multi-tendons but showed greater flexural strength than the value specified in the design codes. The post-tensioned length was found to have no significant impact on the flexural behavior of the proposed post-tensioned precast concrete system. In addition, a finite element analysis was conducted on the proposed post-tensioned precast concrete system, and the tests and analysis results were compared in detail.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.349-359
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• 2024

This study aims to investigate the effect of restraint configuration on crack formation due to shrinkage-and-creep-induced volumetric change in unbonded post-tensioned slabs. The first part of this study focuses on the comparison of existing shrinkage and creep calculation models that are used to predict the volume-changing behavior of concrete. The second part of this study presents the finite element analysis of a series of architectural configuration prototypes subjected to shrinkage and creep, which comprise unbonded post-tensioned slabs with various restraint configurations. The shrinkage and creep effects were simulated in the analysis by imposing strains obtained from one selected calculation model. The results suggest that a slab up to 300 ft. (90 m) in length does not require a closure strip if it is unrestrained by perimeter walls, and that the most effective restraint crack mitigation strategy for a slab restrained by perimeter walls is a partial wall release.

• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.425-434
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• 2016

In this experimental study, six post-tensioned light weight concrete (LWC) continuous one-way slabs were tested in the following manner: the flexural behaviors of the members were compared with the calculations from the existing standards. The test also examined the effect of prestressing in tendons and proper prestress conditions to reduce the deflection and crack width, and to enhance the flexural capacity and ductility of LWC members. Flexural capacity and stress increments in unbonded tendons of the specimens were compared with those of the simply supported normal and the lightweight concrete members. The suggested safety limit from the American Concrete Institute (ACI) regulation on the maximum capacity and the stress incremental in unbonded tendons were also compared with the test results under simple and continuous supporting conditions.

• 한국도로학회논문집
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.137-146
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• 2010

본 연구는 포스트텐션 콘크리트 포장(PTCP: Post-Tensioned Concrete Pavement) 공법의 Gap Slab 설계 방안을 구축하기 위하여 수행되었다. Gap Slab은 특징에 따라 Unbonded, Half Bonded, Bonded 방식으로 구분하여 고려하였다. 먼저 각 Gap Slab 방식에 따라 환경하중이 작용할 때 슬래브의 컬링에 의해 발생하는 인장응력을 산정하였으며, 차륜하중에 의한 응력은 단축과 복축 하중을 모두 고려하여 산정하였다. 환경 및 차륜하중에 의해 발생하는 혼합 최대 인장응력을 구하여 허용인장응력과의 비교를 통하여 Gap Slab에 도입하는 긴장량을 산정하는 방법을 제시하였다. Unbonded 방식은 Gap Slab 만을 고려하여 응력 분포를 분석함으로써 긴장량을 설계할 수 있으나, Half Bonded 및 Bonded 방식은 PTCP의 전체 슬래브의 거동을 분석함으로써 적절한 설계가 가능하며 이에 대한 방법론을 제시하였다.

• 한국도로학회논문집
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.147-154
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• 2010

포스트텐션 콘크리트 포장(PTCP: Post-Tensioned Concrete Pavement)에서 강선의 긴장 간격 설계와 더불어 주요 설계 인자로서 줄눈의 초기 설계 폭을 들 수 있다. 줄눈 폭의 결정은 소음과 승차감에 직접 영향을 미치며 초기 폭이 과도하게 크면 소음과 승차감에 악영향을 미치게 되며, 초기 폭이 지나치게 작게 되면 하절기 온도상승으로 블로우업 현상이 발생할 수 있으며 또한 과도한 압축응력에 의해 줄눈부의 파손이 발생할 수 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 PTCP의 초기 줄눈 폭 설계를 최적화하고 온도변화에 따른 줄눈 폭의 거동을 분석하기 위하여 수행되었다. 시공 후 1년이 경과한 PTCP 슬래브를 대상으로 줄눈 폭에 대한 실험을 수행하였다. 콘크리트의 온도는 PTCP 슬래브에 온도측정 센서를 깊이별로 설치하여 측정하였고, 줄눈 폭의 측정은 버어니어캘리퍼스를 이용하여 하루 중 다양한 시간대에 측정하여 온도와 줄눈 폭과의 연관성을 분석하였다. 본 연구를 통해 시공초기 최적화된 줄눈 폭 설계방안을 제시하였다.

• 대한건축학회논문집:구조계
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• 제34권10호
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• pp.3-10
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• 2018

Hybrid Prestressed Precast Concrete System (HPPC system) is a newly developed frame system that can improve the performance of precast concrete (PC) joints by post-tensioning. In particular, the details proposed in this study can reduce the lifting weight of the PC members and eliminate problems caused by cracks in the joints that occur under service loads. This study performed an evaluation on the negative moment performance of full-scaled HPPC girders. The test specimens were cast with or without slabs, with bonded or unbonded tendons, and had different post-tensioned lengths in tensile section. The test results showed that the specimens with slabs had significantly higher stiffness and strength than those without slabs. There were no differences in the flexural behavior between those with bonded or unbonded tendons, and between those with short or long post-tensioned lengths in the negative moment region.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 1990년도 봄 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.108-115
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• 1990

This paper contains experimental studies on the flexural cracking behabior of PPC one-way slabs. Three post tensioned bonded PPC slabs with the same prestressing ratio and ultimate moment strength were tested. Based upon test results, this paper also presents the crack width prediction formula PPC slab. According to the crack theory developed mainly in Europe, crack width formula is given as the product of crack spacing and mean steel strain after decompression. Aaaaverage crack spacing formula is composed of many factors mainly such as concrete cover, concrete effective area in tension, sum of reinforcing bars perimeters and mixed reinforcements. In particular, it is very important to specify the bond characteristics of mixed reinforcements, since bond characteristics of PC bars are different from those of non-tensioned deformed bars. For this reason, a reduced bond coefficients for PS bars is employed in this study.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.217-223
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• 2017

이 연구는 포스트텐션 콘크리트 부재의 화재에 대한 구조성능 평가기술을 개발하기 위하여, 고온에 노출된 포스트텐션 보와 슬래브 부재의 구조특성과 평가기법을 내화 실험을 통하여 연구하였다. 내화 실험 시 가열은 전기로를 사용하였으며 수열온도를 $400^{\circ}C$, $600^{\circ}C$, $800^{\circ}C$로 하였다. 이 연구로부터 고온을 받는 강연선은 응력 이완이 발생되고, 냉각되면서 긴장력의 일부 복원이 나타나는 것을 알 수 있었다. 포스트텐션 보와 슬래브 실험체가 각각 목표온도 도달 후 4시간 경과 시 포스트텐션 부재의 강연선의 잔존 긴장력을 살펴보면, 포스트텐션 보는 $400^{\circ}C$에서는 70%, $600^{\circ}C$에서는 10%, $800^{\circ}C$에서는 2%정도로 볼 수 있으며, 포스트텐션 슬래브는 $400^{\circ}C$에서는 94%, $600^{\circ}C$에서는 84.5%, $800^{\circ}C$에서는 62%정도로 나타났다. 상대적으로 포스트텐션 슬래브의 잔존 긴장력 손실이 작았던 이유는 슬래브가 고온에 일면 노출되었고, 강연선의 강도복원이 일어났기 때문으로 여겨졌다. 이 연구로부터 화재가 발생하는 경우 포스트텐션 부재는 강도 및 긴장력의 손실이 발생하고, 보강 시 손실된 내력만큼의 복원설계가 필요함을 확인하였다.