• Computers and Concrete
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.1-13
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• 2023

This paper discusses a framework for predicting the flexural strength of prestressed and non-prestressed FRP reinforced T-shaped concrete beams using soft computing techniques. An analysis of 83 tests performed on T-beams of varying widths has been conducted for this purpose with different widths of compressive face, beam depth, compressive strength of concrete, area of prestressed and non-prestressed FRP bars, elasticity modulus of prestressed and non-prestressed FRP bars, and the ultimate tensile strength of prestressed and non-prestressed FRP bars. By analyzing the data using two soft computing techniques, named artificial neural networks (ANN) and gene expression programming (GEP), the fundamental parameters affecting the flexural performance of prestressed and non-prestressed FRP reinforced T-shaped beams were identified. The results showed that although the proposed ANN model outperformed the GEP model with higher values of R and lower error values, the closed-form equation of the GEP model can provide a simple way to predict the effect of input parameters on flexural strength as the output. The sensitivity analysis results revealed the most influential input parameters in ANN and GEP models are respectively the beam depth and elasticity modulus of FRP bars.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.851-867
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• 2016

Cruciform sections are an appropriate option for columns of orthogonal moment resisting frames for equal bending strength and stiffness about two main axes and the implementation is easier for continuity plates. These columns consist of two I-shaped sections, so that one of them is cut out in middle and two generated T-shaped sections be welded into I-shaped profile. Furthermore, in steel moment frames, unbalance moment at the beam-column connection leads to shear deformation in panel zone. Most of the obtained relations for panel zone strength derived from experimental and analytical results are on I-shaped columns with almost thin flanges. In this paper, a parametric study has been carried out using Finite Element Method (FEM) with effective parameters at the panel zone behavior. These parameters consist of column flange thickness, column web thickness, and thickness of continuity plates. Additionally, a mathematical model has been suggested to determine strength of cruciform column panel zone and has been shown its accuracy and efficiency.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.32-37
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• 2016

목적: Cone beam형 전산화 단층영상(CBCT)을 이용하여 한국인의 하악 제2대구치에서 C형 근관계의 해부학적인 특징을 결정하기 위함이다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 824개의 영상을 평가하였다. 2013년 치과임플란트 진단 및 치료를 위해 CBCT를 찍은 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 711개의 하악 제2대구치가 조사되었다. 근관계의 형태는 변형된 Melton 분류를 이용하여 분류하였다. 결과: 711개의 하악 제2대구치에서 21.5%가 C형 근관계를 가졌다. 이러한 분포는 치아 위치에 따라 달라지지 않았다. 양쪽으로 존재하는 대구치에서 대부분의 C형 근관은 대칭적으로 나타났다. C형 근관에서 가장 흔한 형태는 orifice 부분에서 Melton's Type I (89%), 치근단부위에서는 Melton's Type III (83.8%) 이었다. C형 근관은 남성(13.9%)보다 여성(25%)에서 더 많이 나타났다. 결론: 한국인의 하악 제2대구치에서 C형 근관은 매우 높게 나타난다. 성공적인 C형 근관의 치료를 위해 근관계의 특성을 이해하는 것은 중요하다.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.227-234
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• 2010

탄소섬유시트로 보강된 철근콘크리트 보의 휨 거동을 조사하기 위해 하나의 기준보와 8개의 보강보(4개의 NU-보강보, 4개의 U-보강보)에 대한 휨 실험을 수행하였다. NU-보강보는 단부에 U 밴드를 적용하지 않은 보를, U-보강보는 U 밴드를 가진 보를 의미한다. 보강보 실험에서의 실험변수들은 탄소섬유시트의 보강겹수, U 밴드의 적용유무등이 있다. U 밴드를 가진 보강 시스템은 섬유시트의 계면박리 파괴를 지연시키고, U 밴드가 없는 보강시스템보다 나은 연성거동을 나타내 보였다. NU 보강보와 U 보강보 모두에서 섬유시트 겹수의 증가에 따라 최대하중과 휨 강성은 증가하였다. 실험결과들을 이론적인 비선형 휨 해석결과와 비교하였으며, 하중-처짐 선도 및 항복이전단계와 항복이후단계에서의 항복하중, 최대하중, 휨 강성 등이 잘 일치함을 확인하였다.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.555-572
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• 2015

This paper presents an experimental study of three two-dimensional (2D/planar) steel reinforced concrete (SRC) T-shaped column-RC beam hybrid joints and six 3D SRC T-shaped column-steel beam hybrid joints under low cyclic reversed loads. Considering different categories of steel configuration types in column cross section and horizontal loading angles for the specimens were selected, and a reliable structural testing system for the spatial loading was employed in the tests. The load-displacement curves, carrying capacity, energy dissipation capacity, ductility and deformation characteristics of the test subassemblies were analyzed. Especially, the seismic performance discrepancies between planar hybrid joints and 3D hybrid joints were intensively compared. The failure modes for planar loading and spatial loading observed in the tests showed that the shear-diagonal compressive failure was the dominating failure mode for all the specimens. In addition, the 3D hybrid joints illustrated plumper hysteretic loops for the columns configured with solid-web steel, but a little more pinched hysteretic loops for the columns configured with T-shaped steel or channel-shaped steel, better energy dissipation capacity & ductility, and larger interlayer deformation capacity than those of the planar hybrid joints. Furthermore, it was revealed that the hysteretic loops for the specimens under $45^{\circ}$ loading angle are generally plumper than those for the specimens under $30^{\circ}$ loading angle. Finally, the effects of steel configuration type and loading angle on the seismic damage for the specimens were analyzed by means of the Park-Ang model.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.121-130
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• 2002

This paper presents the tensile behavior of a Concrete-Filled Square Steel Tubular (CFT) column to H-beam welded connections. These connections were externally reinforced with T-shaped stiffeners at the junction of CFT column and beam. The tensile loading tests of eighteen tee-joint connections and finite element analysis using ANSYS were carried out. The main parameters of tests are as follows: 1) the thickness of Square Steel Tubular Column : 6 mm, 9 mm, 2) the strength ratios of tensile strength of horizontal stiffeners to tensile strength of beam flange : 70 %, 100 %, 150 %, 3) the strength ratios of shear strength of vertical stiffeners to tensile strength of beam flange : 80 %, 115 %, 160 %. The results of the tests demonstrate that overall behavior and failure modes of all the specimens are governed mainly by the horizontal stiffeners rather than the vertical stiffeners, and the vertical stiffener played only a role in transferring load introduced from beam to column.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.735-757
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• 2015

Composite bonding steel plate (CBSP) is a newly developed type of structure strengthened technique applicable to the existing RC beam. This composite structure is applicable to strengthening the existing beam bearing high load. The strengthened beam consists of two layers of epoxy bonding prestressed steel plates and the RC beam sandwiched in between. The bonding enclosed and prestressed U-shaped steel jackets are applied at the beam sides. This technique is adopted in case of structures with high longitudinal reinforcing bar ratio and impracticable unloading. The prestress can be generated on the strengthening steel plates and jackets by using the CBSP technique before loading. The test results of full-scale CBSP strengthened beams show that the strength and stiffness are enhanced without reduction of their ductility. It is demonstrated that the strain hysteresis effect can be effectively overcome after prestressing on the steel plates by using such technique. The applied plates and jackets can jointly behave together with the existing beam under the action of epoxy bonding and the mechanical anchorage of the steel jackets. The simplified formulas are proposed to calculate the prestress and the ultimate capacities of strengthened beams. The accuracy of formulas was verified with the experimental results.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.291-305
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• 2011

The new structure consisting of continuous compound spiral hoop reinforced concrete (CCSHRC)column and steel concrete composite (SCC) beam has both the advantages of steel structures and concrete structures. Two types of beam-to-column connections applied in this structural system are presented in this paper. The connection details are as follows: the main bars in beam concrete pass through the core zone for both types of connections. For connecting bar connection, the steel I-beam webs are connected by bolts to a steel plate passing through the joint while the top and bottom flanges of the beams are connected by four straight and two X-shaped bars. For bolted end-plate connection, the steel I-beam webs are connected by stiffened extended end-plates and eight long shank bolts passing through the core zone. In order to study the seismic behaviour and failure mechanisms of the connections, quasi-static tests were conducted on both types of full-scale connection subassemblies and core zone specimens. The load-drift hysteresis loops show a plateau for the connecting bar connection while they are excellent plump for bolted end-plate connection. The shear capacity formulas of both types of connections are presented and the values calculated by the formula agree well with the test results.

• 한국항행학회논문지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.828-834
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• 2023

본 논문에서는 패치배열안테나에 혼 형상의 반사기를 적용하여 넓은 빔 폭을 형성하는 안테나를 연구하였다. 넓은 빔 폭을 구현하기 위해 정사각형 마이크로스트립 기판 상의 4개 방면에 3개의 패치들을 각각 배열하였고, 배열안테나 후방에 혼(Horn) 형상의 반사기를 각각 적용하였다. 이 구조를 통해 패치로부터 형성 된 수직 빔 패턴이 사선 방향으로 변환되었고 결과적으로 네개의 섹터에서 형성된 각각의 빔 폭이 더해져서 반구형에 가까운 넓은 빔 폭을 만들 수 있었다. 제안된 안테나는 UAV(unmanned aerial vehicle)에 적용하기 위해 연구되었고 모의시험결과, 4.5 dBi 빔 폭이 146.8°임을 확인하였다.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.337-347
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• 2011

본 논문에서는 콘크리트 채움 U형 강재보와 강재 H단면 기둥으로 구성된 접합부의 내진 성능을 평가하였다. 접합부 내진성능을 평가하기 위하여 세 개의 보-기둥 접합부 실험체를 반복주기하중에 대하여 실험하였다. 합성보는 콘크리트 슬래브와 스터드를 이용하여 일체화 되었으며, 슬래브에는 부모멘트를 위한 철근이 배치되었다. 접합부 상세를 실험 변수로 하였으며, 보 접합부의 강화방안 및 약화방안, 합성효과의 정도를 고려하였다. 합성보의 춤은 슬래브 두께를 포함하여 600mm이며, 강재보와 슬래브의 철근은 H형강 기둥과 용접을 통해 접합하였다. 접합부 강화방안은 합성보 플랜지에 덧댐플레이트를 용접하였으며, 약화방안으로서 소성힌지 발생지점에 채움콘크리트 안에 스티로폼을 삽입하였다. 실험 결과 완전합성 실험체는 강도와 변형능력, 에너지 소산에 있어서 우수한 성능을 보여주었다. 변형능력은 특수모멘트골조 기준인 4% 이상의 회전각을 발휘하였다.