• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제60권4호
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• pp.567-594
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• 2016

The main objective of the current research is estimating the flexural behavior of ferrocement Ribbed Plates reinforced with composite material. Experimental investigation was carried out on fifteen plates; their dimensions were kept constant at 1200 mm in length, 600 mm width and 100 mm thick but with different volume fraction of steel reinforcement and number of ribs. Test specimens were tested until failure under three line loadings with simply supported conditions over a span of 1100 mm. Cracking patterns, tensile and compressive strains, deformation characteristics, ductility ratio, and energy absorption properties were observed and measured at all stages of loadings. Experimental results were compared to analytical models using ANSYS 10 program. Parametric study is presented to look at the variables that can mainly affect the mechanical behaviors of the model such as the change of plate length. The results showed that the ultimate strength, ductility ratio and energy absorption properties of the proposed ribbed plates are affected by the volume fraction and the type of reinforcement, and also proved the effectiveness of expanded metal mesh and woven steel mesh in reinforcing the ribbed ferrocement plates. In addition, the developed ribbed ferrocement plates have high strength, ductility ratio and energy absorption properties and are lighter in weight compared to the conventional RC ribbed plates, which could be useful for developed and developing countries alike. The Finite Element (FE) simulations gave good results comparing with the experimental results.

• 설비공학논문집
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.73-80
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• 1995

The object of the present study is to develop a high performance evaporator for automotive air conditioner. The experiment has been conducted on evaporative heat transfer coefficient inside a plate type heat exchanger with a sharp 180-degree turn flow. The test plates have different formed surface, cross-ribbed channel and elliptical-ribbed channel. Also experimental study has been performed to determine optimal design in elliptical-ribbed plate heat exchanger with different turn clearance. In addition to the above experiments, refrigerant behavior and surface temperature distribution in the plate heat exchanger were observed using color thermoviewer(infrared thermometer). In this experiment, working fluid was used R-12 and test conditions were as follows : (1) saturation pressure of $2.116kg/cm^2$, (2) mass fluxes of 40 to $70kg/m^2s$, (3) heat fluxes of 4,500 to $7,300W/m^2$, (4) inlet quality of 0.1 to 0.7. The results indicated that the evaporative heat transfer coefficient of an elliptical-ribbed plate heat exchanger was higher than that of cross-ribbed plate heat exchanger. Also optimal turn clearance in an elliptical-ribbed plate heat exchanger was determined.

• Coupled systems mechanics
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.79-93
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• 2018

The process of material failure i.e. cracks development and their propagation in an experiment related to the bending collapse of cross laminated timber plate with ribs is described. Numerical simulation of such an experiment by the nonlinear finite element method is presented. The numerical model is based on Hashin failure criteria, initially developed for unidirectional composites, and on material softening concept applied by the smeared crack approach. It is shown that such a numerical model can be used for an estimation of the limit load and the limit displacement of a cross laminated timber ribbed plate.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.119-131
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• 2022

Due to the complexity of the structure and the limits of classical SEA, a combined SEA approach is employed, with angle-dependent SEA in the low- and mid-frequency ranges and advanced SEA (ASEA) considering indirect coupling in the high-frequency range. As an important component of the steel box girder, the dynamic response of an L-junction periodic ribbed plate is calculated first by the combined SEA and validated by the impact hammer test and finite element method (FEM). Results show that the indirect coupling due to the periodicity of stiffened plate is significant at high frequencies and may cause the error to reach 38.4 dB. Hence, the incident bending wave angle cannot be ignored in comparison to classical SEA. The combined SEA is then extended to investigate the vibration properties of the steel box girder. The bending wave transmission study is likewise carried out to gain further physical insight into indirect coupling. By comparison with FEM and classical SEA, this approach yields good accuracy for calculating the dynamic responses of the steel box girder made of periodic ribbed plates in a wide frequency range. Furthermore, the influences of some important parameters are discussed, and suggestions for vibration and noise control are provided.

• International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.39-46
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• 2008

The end plates of fuel cell assemblies are used to fasten the inner stacks, reduce the contact pressure, and provide a seal between Membrane-Electrode Assemblies (MEAs). They therefore require sufficient mechanical strength to withstand the tightening pressure, light weight to obtain high energy densities, and stable chemical/electrochemical properties, as well as provide electrical insulation. The design criteria for end plates can be divided into three parts: the material, connecting method, and shape. In the past, end plates were made from metals such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel alloys, but due to corrosion problems, thermal losses, and their excessive weight, alternative materials such as plastics have been considered. Composite materials consisting of combinations of two or more materials have also been proposed for end plates to enhance their mechanical strength. Tie-rods have been traditionally used to connect end plates, but since the number of connecting parts has increased, resulting in assembly difficulties, new types of connectors have been contemplated. Ideas such as adding reinforcement or flat plates, or using bands or boxes to replace tie-rods have been proposed. Typical end plates are rectangular or cylindrical solid plates. To minimize the weight and provide a uniform pressure distribution, new concepts such as ribbed-, bomb-, or bow-shaped plates have been considered. Even though end plates were not an issue in fuel cell system designs in the past, they now provide a great challenge for designers. Changes in the materials, connecting methods, and shapes of an end plate allow us to achieve lighter, stronger end plates, resulting in more efficient fuel cell systems.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제23권7호
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• pp.49-57
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• 2019

최근 국내 건설시장에서는 공기 및 노무비를 감소시킬 수 있는 데크플레이트 공법이 주차장, 물류창고 등 다양한 구조물에 적용되고 있다. 이 연구에서는 층고를 감소시킬 수 있도록 새로 개발된 더블 데크 플레이트 (Double deck plate, 이하 D-deck)의 시공하중에 대한 저항 성능을 규명하기 위한 실험을 수행하였다. 시공시 작용하는 등분포 하중조건을 모사하기 위하여 모래와 콘크리트를 이용하여 하중을 재하 하였으며, D-deck의 수직처짐과 웨브의 수평변형을 상세히 계측하고 분석하였다. 그 결과. 시공하중 작용시 D-deck에 발생한 처짐량은 5.34 mm 보다 작아 최대 처짐 제한값인 L / 180을 만족하였다. 또한, D-deck 시공하중에 대하여 매우 안정적으로 저항할 수 있는 충분한 강성을 확보한 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.503-514
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 콘크리트채움 U형 합성보와 H형강 기둥 십자형 합성접합부의 내진상세를 제시하고, 2개의 실물대 실험체를 설계/제작하여 강구조내진기준의 표준실험절차에 따라 내진성능을 평가하였다. 주요 실험체 구성요소는 춤 450mm(실험체 A) 및 550mm(실험체 B) U형 강재보, 두께 165mm의 골데크플레이트 위에 타설된 콘크리트 바닥슬래브, U형보의 완전합성작용을 하기 위한 전단스터드, 부모멘트 전달을 위한 4개의 주철근 및 H형강 기둥에 정착을 위한 용접커플러 그리고 접합부 보강을 위한 보강판으로 구성된다. 순수 강재 보-기둥 접합부와 상이한 U형 합성접합부의 독특한 특성을 고려하여, 지진하중 하에서 내진성능에 결정적 영향을 미치는 보-기둥 접합부의 용접부 취성파단, 강판의 국부좌굴, 주철근의 휨좌굴, 콘크리트 압괴 등의 한계상태가 적절히 제어되도록 실험체를 설계하였다. 강구조내진기준의 지진하중 가력프로그램에 따른 실험결과, 설계에서 의도한 바와 같이 여러 한계상태가 적절히 제어되어 실험체 A 및 B는 각각 6% 및 6.8% 라디안에 이르는 매우 뛰어난 층간변형능력을 발휘하였다. 이는 특수모멘트골조에 요구되는 4% 라디안 수준을 충분히 상회하는 만족스런 층간변형능력이다. 특히 접합부 강화전략에 의해 제안된 합성접합부 상세는 설계에서 의도한 것과 같이 소성힌지를 보강단부로서 밀어냄으로서 취약할 수 있는 보-기둥 용접접합부를 효과적으로 보호하였다. 실험체 A의 최종 파괴모드는 6.0% 층간변위에서 발생한 보강단부에 인접한 냉간성형 코너부의 점진적 저사이클피로에 의한 하부플랜지의 파단에 의해 발생하였다. 한편, 실험체 B는 8.0%의 높은 수준의 층간변위에서 발생한 볼트이음부 파단에 의해 내력을 상실하였다.