• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.311-324
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• 2015

The purpose of this study was to investigate experimentally the fatigue performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams with hot-rolled ribbed fine-grained steel bars of yielding strength 500MPa (HRBF500). Three rectangular and three T-section RC beams with HRBF500 bars were constructed and tested under static and constant-amplitude cyclic loading. Prior to the application of repeated loading, all beams were initially cracked under static loading. The major test variables were the steel ratio, cross-sectional shape and stress range. The stress evolution of HRBF500 bars, the information about crack growth and the deflection developments of test beams were presented and analyzed. Rapid increases in deflections and tension steel stress occured in the early stages of fatigue loading, and were followed by a relatively stable period. Test results indicate that, the concrete beams reinforced with appropriate amount of HRBF500 bars can survive 2.5 million cycles of constant-amplitude cyclic loading with no apparent signs of damage, on condition that the initial extreme tensile stress in HRBF500 steel bars was controlled less than 150 MPa. It was also found that, the initial extreme tension steel stress, stress range, and steel ratio were the main factors that affected the fatigue properties of RC beams with HRBF500 bars, whose effects on fatigue properties were fully discussed in this paper, while the cross-sectional shape had no significant influence in fatigue properties. The results provide important guidance for the fatigue design of concrete beams reinforced with HRBF500 steel bars.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.617-625
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• 2021

본 연구에서는 국내 개량형 PSC거더(Prestressed Concrete Girder)의 연속화 방식의 문제점과 연속텐던(Continuous Tendon)의 휨모멘트(Bending Moment) 특성을 분석하였다. 이 결과들을 바탕으로 본 연구에서는 거더 연속부의 부모멘트(Negative Moment) 제어에 효과적인 연속텐던 모델을 제안하였다. 이 모델은 연속텐던의 정착단을 거더 하부로 최대한 내리고, 거더 하부로 배치되는 텐던 구간을 늘려, 거더 중앙부의 긴장력 모멘트가 감소하더라도 연속지점부의 긴장력 모멘트를 증가시키는 방법이다. 이러한 연속텐던 모델은 거더 중앙부보다 연속지점부에서 대응해야 할 설계모멘트가 큰 합성 전 연속화 공법에 적합한 성능을 발휘할 수 있다.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.141-152
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• 1999

Precast prestressed double-tee slab may be designed by the PCI Design Handbook. It is based on the bridge construction and is required for reorganization for the use of buildings in the domestic construction environments. Much enhanced sections are developed from the reforming process on the determined design factors in the previous experimental works on double tees. Pre-determined shape, reinforcement detail, and 5000 psi concrete strength can not be expected as the best solution for the domestic construction requirements because large amount of use on that systems are anticipated. Flexural tests are performed on four full-scale 12.5m proto-type models, "least depth double tee", which are resulted from the optimization process. Domestic superimposed live load regulation, domestic material properties which is available to product, building design requirements and economy in construction are considered as the main factors to establish. the first two sections are double tee section for 1.2 ton/$\m^2$ market live load with straight and one-point depressed strands and the second two are for 0.6 ton/$\m^2$ parking live load with those strand types. All of the specimens tested fully comply with the flexural strength requirements as specified by ACI 318-95. However, the research has shown that following improved considerations are needed for better result in practice. The locations and method of connection for the lowest bottom mild bar, connection method between precast and cast-in-place concrete, and dap-end reinforcement are need to be improved.

• 전산구조공학
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.315-325
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• 1997

본 논문에서는 이산성 연속형 최적성규준방법을 이용하여 다지간 부분프리스트레스트 콘크리트보의 최적설계 알고리즘을 유도하였고, 최적설계프로그램을 개발하였다. 목적함수로서 건설 경비는 콘크리트 경비, 긴장재 경비, 철근 경비, 그리고 거푸집 경비를 포함하였으며 이를 최소화하였다. 설계제약조건으로는 시방서상의 최대처짐제약, 휨 및 전단강도제약, 연성제약 그리고 설계변수에 대한 상.하한계제약을 고려하였다. Kuhn-Tucker 필요조건을 이용하여 최적성규준을 설계변수의 항으로 명시적으로 유도하였으며, 이때 설계변수로는 보의 유효깊이, 긴장재의 편심거리 그리고 철근비를 취하였다. 긴장재의 형상은 포물선함수로 고려하였으며, 구조물 자중의 영향은 긴장력에 의한 이차효과와 마찬가지로 실제시스템의 평형방정식에서 고려하였다. 설계변수들의 개선을 위한 반복과정과 컴퓨터프로그램을 개발하였으며, 수치예를 들어 개발된 기법의 응용성 그리고 효율성을 보였다.

• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.183-191
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• 2013

Prestress losses assumed for bridge girder design and deflection analyses are dependent on the concrete modulus of elasticity (MOE). Most design specifications, such as the American Association of State Highways and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) bridge specifications, contain a constant value for the MOE based on the unit weight of concrete and the concrete compressive strength at 28 days. It has been shown in the past that that the concrete MOE varies with the age of concrete. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a time-dependent and variable MOE on the prestress losses assumed for bridge girder design. For this purpose, three different variable MOE models from the literature were investigated: Dischinger (Der Bauingenieur 47/48(20):563-572, 1939a; Der Bauingenieur 5/6(20):53-63, 1939b; Der Bauingenieur, 21/22(20):286-437, 1939c), American Concrete Institute (ACI) 209 (Tech. Rep. ACI 209R-92, 1992) and CEB-FIP (CEB-FIP Model Code, 2010). A typical bridge layout for the Dallas, Texas, USA, area was assumed herein. A prestressed concrete beam design and analysis program from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was utilized to determine the prestress losses. The values of the time dependent MOE and also specific prestress losses from each model were compared. The MOE predictions based on the ACI and the CEB-FIP models were close to each other; in long-term, they approach the constant AASHTO value. Dischinger's model provides for higher MOE values. The elastic shortening and the long term losses from the variable MOE models are lower than that using a constant MOE up to deck casting time. In long term, the variable MOE-based losses approach that from the constant MOE predictions. The Dischinger model would result in more conservative girder design while the ACI and the CEB-FIP models would result in designs more consistent with the AASHTO approach.

• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.369-379
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• 2015

Friction in a post-tensioning system has a significant effect on the distribution of the prestressing force of tendons in prestressed concrete structures. However, attempts to derive friction coefficients using conventional electrical resistance strain gauges do not usually lead to reliable results, mainly due to the damage of sensors and lead wires during the insertion of strands into the sheath and during tensioning. In order to overcome these drawbacks of the existing measurement system, the Smart Strand was developed in this study to accurately measure the strain and prestressing force along the strand. In the Smart Strand, the core wire of a 7-wire strand is replaced with carbon fiber reinforced polymer in which the fiber Bragg grating sensors are embedded. As one of the applications of the Smart Strand, friction coefficients were evaluated using a full-scale test of a 20 m long beam. The test variables were the curvature, diameter, and filling ratio of the sheath. The analysis results showed the average wobble and curvature friction coefficients of 0.0038/m and 0.21/radian, respectively, which correspond to the middle of the range specified in ACI 318-08 in the U.S. and Structural Concrete Design Code in Korea. Also, the accuracy of the coefficients was improved by reducing the effective range specified in these codes by 27-34 %. This study shows the wide range of applicability of the developed Smart Strand system.

• 한국전산구조공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전산구조공학회 1998년도 가을 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.193-200
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• 1998

The precast prestressed concrete girders of I-type section are frequently employed to design the short-to-medium span bridge. However, its beam depth is greatly increased as its span length is increased over than about 30m. Therefore, the economic and aesthetic effectiveness are rapidly decreased in case of the span length over 30m. The purpose of this paper is to verify the structural safety on the new spliced two span bridge and analyze the variation of member forces and stress distribution according to the construction stages and time. The new spliced technique is performed by partial post tensioning and release in the U-type girders. The structural characteristics of this technique is the introduction of secondary moment to reduce the bending moment by self weight of precast U-type girders constructed in simply supported beam type. So, it is expected that the structural efficiency of this spliced bridge may be improved more than other techniques.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.33-40
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• 2016

현재, 국내외 전단 설계기준에서 RC 및 PSC 부재의 전단보강철근의 최대항복강도를 제한하고 있다. 이는 고강도 전단보강철근을 사용한 RC 부재의 전단거동평가에 대한 선행 연구들에 근거한 것이다. 이에 비해 고강도 전단보강철근을 사용한 PSC 부재의 전단거동평가에 대한 연구는 미흡하며, PSC 부재는 긴장력에 의한 축압축력에 의해 RC 와는 다른 전단거동을 나타내므로 국내 기준에 대한 검증이 필요하다. 또한 이러한 제한으로 인해 고강도 철근을 PSC 부재에 적용할 경우 강도의 추가적인 상승분을 내력에 포함시킬 수 없어 고강도 재료의 사용을 저해시키는 요인으로 작용한다. 본 연구에서는 총 8개의 고강도 재료를 사용한 포스트텐션 PSC 보 전단실험을 실시하여 KCI-12 기준 및 ACI 318-14 기준의 항복강도 및 사인장균열의 폭을 검토하였다. ACI 318-14에서 요구하는 전단보강철근의 항복강도 제한값(420 MPa) 이상인 모든 PSC 실험체의 전단보강철근이 항복한 이후에 최대 내력에 도달하였으며, 실험 전단내력 또한 KCI-12 기준식의 전단강도 이상인 것으로 나타났다. 사용성 측면에서도 고강도 전단보강철근을 사용한 모든 실험체가 ACI 224위원회의 허용 균열폭(0.41 mm)을 초과하지 않았다. 본 연구의 실험결과에 근거하여 KCI-12 기준에서 제한하는 전단보강철근의 항복강도는 PSC 부재에 대해서 전단내력 및 균열의 사용성 측면을 모두 만족하는 것으로 판단되며 ACI 318-14의 전단보강철근 제한 기준은 다소 안전측에 속하는 것으로 사료된다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.407-416
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• 2021

The checking stresses in the Chinese codes for reinforced concrete (RC) or prestressed concrete (PC) bridges are aimed for the thin-web beam, which cannot reflect the actual behavior of the modern structures. The incompleteness of the checking stresses could give rise to the deficiency in the design and calculation, and unable to reveal the reason of some common cracks in the structure. In this paper, the complete stress checklist for RC or PC girder bridges are listed, as well as the corresponding crack shapes. The expression of the complete checking stresses is proposed in details. Spatial Grid Model can reflect all the concerned stresses in the structure. Through the comparison of the calculation results from the spatial grid model and the solid model, it is seen that the spatial grid model can reflect load effects such as shear lag effect, thin-wall effect and local effect. The stresses obtained from the spatial grid model could help engineers to have a good understanding of the structural behavior. Meanwhile, the stress checklist provides the information for analyzing and solving the deficiency in the structure.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.43-54
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• 1999

Shear tests are performed on four full-scale 12.5 m proto-type models, "least depth double tee," which are resulted from the optimization process. Domestic superimposed live load regulation, domestic material properties which is available to product. Korean building code requirements, construction environments and economy are considered as the main factors to establish the process. All of the specimens tested fully comply with the shear strength requirements as specified by ACI 318-95. The research has shown following results. 1) The development length requirement of ACI 318-95 does not seem a good predictor for the estimation of bond failure in a beam with the strands below the supports. 2) The load required for the first initial coner cracking in the dap end and first web shear cracking does not seem to have any relation with the dimension and shear strength of the section in the test beams. 3) The strand slip has a direct relationship with the web shear cracking. However, the coner cracking in the dap end does not give any help for the slip in anchorage. 4) Use of whole area for bearing steel at the bottom of dap end is desired for safe bearing pressure design in the precast prestressed double tee beams. 5) The deflection of beam influences directly on the amount of strand slip at the anchorage after initiation of it, and relationship between them are very linear.