• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 1997년도 봄 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.592-597
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• 1997

Many strengthening methods are introduced and used to rehabilitate existing structures. However, both theoretical background and application techniques are not. One of the most popular methods is bonded plate method using either steel plate or carbon plate. For bonded plate method, bonding at the end of the plate is the most important properties. In this study, a method to reduce the stress distribution at the end of the bonded plate is found and tested. The results showed that the proposed end anchoring method is effective.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.195-202
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• 1994

The following are suggested joint distraction and gliding techniques for use by entry level therapists and those attempting to gain a foundation in joint mobilization. A variety of adaptations can be made from these techniques. The distraction and glide techniques should be applied with respect to the dosage, frequency, progression, precautions, and procedures as described in this section. Basic concepts of joint mobilization were presented, including definitions of terminology and the two grading systems. Joint mobilization techniques are one part of a total treatment for decreased function. Therapy should also include appropriate range of motion, strengthening, and functional techniques.

• 한국철도학회논문집
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.641-648
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• 2009

최근 철도차량의 속도가 증가함에 따라 철도시설물에도 철근콘크리트 구조물이 많이 적용되고 있는 실정이다. 하지만 이러한 콘크리트 구조물은 공용년수의 증가에 따라 필연적으로 구조적인 보강이 요구된다. 강판보강법 및 섬유복합체(FRP)를 활용한 보강법 등이 가장 일반적으로 적용되는 실정이지만 각 공법마다 나름대로의 단점 역시 존재 한다. 최근 화재나 기타 환경적인 공격에 대하여 강한 내구성을 가진 재료의 개발이 요구되고 있으며 이에 따른 현무암으로부터 추출한 Basalt 섬유를 활용한 섬유보강재가 많은 관심을 받고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 Basalt 섬유쉬트를 보강재로 사용할 경우 중요한 특성인 콘크리트와의 부착특성에 관하여 연구를 수행하였다. 실험변수는 보강폭, 길이, 보강겹수를 포함한다. 실험결과, 파괴형태는 계면파괴, 섬유파단, 그리고 rip-off의 형태가 관측되었으며 보강길이보다는 보강폭이 보강강도에 더 많은 영향을 미치는 것으로 판단되었다. 또한 보강길이가 전부 유효하게 작용하지는 않았으며 이에 유효보강길이를 산정하고 이에 따른 부착강도를 산정하였다. 이를 다른 종류의 FRP재료를 활용한 경우에 유효 보강길이와 비교하여 Basalt 섬유쉬트의 부착특성을 분석하였다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.59-74
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• 2015

Since there are several places located in active seismic zones in the world, serious damages and losses have happened due to major scaled earthquakes. Especially, structures having different irregularities have been severely damaged or collapsed during these seismic events. Behavior of existing structures under several loading conditions is not completely determined due to some uncertainties. This situation reveals the importance of design and analysis of structures under seismic effects. Several non-linear static procedures have been developed in recent years. Determination of the seismic safety of the existing structures and strengthening techniques are significant civil engineering problems Non-linear methods are defined in codes to determine the performance levels of structures more accurately. However, displacement based ones give more realistic results. These methods provide more reliable evaluation possibilities for existing structures with developing computer technology. In this study, non-linear performance analysis of existing and strengthened steel structures by X shaped bracing members with 3, 5 and 7 stories which have soft story irregularity is performed according to FEMA-356 and Turkish Earthquake Code-2007. Damage ratios of the structural members and global performance levels are determined as well as modal properties and story drift ratios after non-linear finite elements analysis for each structure.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.49-74
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• 2018

Generally, beam-column joints are taken into account as rigid in assessment of seismic performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Experimental and numerical studies have proved that ignoring nonlinearities in the joint core might crucially affect seismic performance of RC structures. On the other hand, to improve seismic behaviour of such structures, several strengthening techniques of beam-column joints have been studied and adopted in practical applications. Among these strengthening techniques, the application of FRP materials has extensively increased, especially in case of exterior RC beam-column joints. In current paper, to simulate the inelastic response in the core of RC beam-column joints strengthened by FRP sheets, a practical joint model has been proposed so that the effect of FRP sheets on characteristics of an RC joint were considered in principal tensile stress-joint rotation relations. To determine these relations, a combination of experimental results and a mechanically-based model has been developed. To verify the proposed model, it was applied to experimental specimens available in the literature. Results revealed that the model could predict inelastic response of as-built and FRP strengthened joints with reasonable precision. The simple analytic procedure and the use of experimentally computed parameters would make the model sufficiently suitable for practical applications.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.43-61
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• 2006

An investigation of the effectiveness of the interface treatment when column concrete jacketing is performed is presented. Alternative methods of interface connection were used in order to investigate the performance of strengthened concrete columns. These connecting techniques involved roughening the surface of the original column, embedding steel dowels into the original column and a combination of these two techniques. The experimental program included three strengthened specimens, one original specimen (unstrengthened) and one as-built specimen (monolithic). The specimens represented half height full-scale old Greek Code (1950's) designed ground floor columns of a typical concrete frame building. The jackets of the strengthened specimens were constructed with shotcrete. All specimens were subjected to displacement controlled earthquake simulation loading. The seismic performance of the strengthened specimens is compared to both the original and the monolithic specimens. The comparison was performed in terms of strength, stiffness and hysteretic response. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the strengthening methods and indicate that the proper construction of a jacket can improve the behaviour of the specimens up to a level comparable to monolithic behaviour. It was found that different methods of interface treatment could influence the failure mechanism and the crack patterns of the specimens. It was also found that the specimen that combined roughening with dowel placement performed the best and all strengthened columns were better at dissipating energy than the monolithic specimen.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.205-219
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• 2019

In Peru, construction of dwellings using confined masonry walls (CM) has a high percentage of acceptance within many sectors of the population. It is estimated that only in Lima, 80% of the constructions use CM and at least 70% of these are informal constructions. This mean that they are built without proper technical advice and generally have a high seismic vulnerability. One way to reduce this vulnerability is by reinforcing the walls. However, despite the existence of some reinforcement methods in the market, not all of them can be applied massively because there are other parameters to take into account, as economical, criteria for seismic improvement, reinforcement ratio, etc. Therefore, in this paper the feasibility of using five reinforcement techniques has been studied and compared. These reinforcements are: welded mesh (WM), glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP), carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), steel bar wire mesh (CSM), steel reinforced grout (SRG). The Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) method can be useful to evaluate the most optimal strengthening technique for a fast, effective and massive use plan in Peru. The results of using MCDM with 10 criteria indicate that the Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) and Steel Reinforced Grout (SRG) methods are the most suitable for a massive reinforcement application in Lima.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.761-778
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• 2015

The objective of this paper is to report the result of an experimental program conducted on the strengthening of nonductile RC frames by using external mesh reinforcement and plaster application. The main objective was to test an alternative strengthening technique for reinforced concrete buildings, which could be applied with minimum disturbance to the occupants. Generic specimen is two floors and one bay RC frame in 1/2 scales. The basic aim of tested strengthening techniques is to upgrade strength, ductility and stiffness of the member and/or the structural system. Six specimens, two of which were reference specimens and the remaining four of which had deficient steel detailing and poor concrete quality were strengthened and tested in an experimental program under cyclic loading. The parameters of the experimental study are mesh reinforcement ratio and plaster thickness of the infilled wall. The effects of the mesh reinforced plaster application for strengthening on behavior, strength, stiffness, failure mode and ductility of the specimens were investigated. Premature and unexpected failure mode has been observed at first and second specimens failed due to inadequate plaster thickness. Also third strengthened specimen failed due to inadequate lap splice of the external mesh reinforcement. The last modified specimen behaved satisfactorily with higher ultimate load carrying capacity. Externally reinforced infill wall composites improve seismic behavior by increasing lateral strength, lateral stiffness, and energy dissipation capacity of reinforced concrete buildings, and limit both structural and nonstructural damages caused by earthquakes.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.165-172
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• 2006

최근 손상된 부재를 원상으로 회복하면서 보강할 수 있는 프리스트레스 보강공법에 대한 관심이 고조되고 있다. 손상된 부재를 보강하기 위한 기존의 포스트텐션공법은 구조부재에 추가적인 손상을 발생시킬 수 있으므로, 인접부재에 손상을 주지 않는 새로운 형태의 부분프리스트레스공법에 관한 개발 및 성능평가가 요구된다. 본 연구에서는 새로운 외부포스트텐션공법 중 하나인 아웃케이블 공법에 대한 구조성능을 평가하기 위해 휨 보강된 연속보에 관한 실험적 연구를 수행하였다. 그 결과, 기존 포스트텐션과 아웃케이블공법의 주요 파괴모드는 균열이 고르고 넓게 분포한 휨파괴의 형태를 나타냈다. 그리고, 초기의 휨균열 시 강성 및 철근항복 시 강성, 항복하중, 최대하중에서 유사한 거동특성을 보임으로써 두 공법에 의한 보강효과는 동일한 결과를 보였다.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.143-160
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• 2013

This paper presents the results of an experimental program concerning the efficiency of a specific strengthening technique which utilizes a small steel link element connected to the R/C frame through bracing elements. Brittle types of failure, especially at the connections between steel and concrete elements, can be avoided by appropriate design of the local details. Five single storey one bay R/C frames scaled 1:3 were constructed according to older codes with substandard details. The first one was a typical bare reference frame. The other four were identical to the first one, strengthened by steel bracing elements. The behavior of the strengthened frames is described with respect to the reference bare frame. The concrete frames were constructed according to older code provisions by the use of smooth steel bars, low strength concrete, sparsely spaced stirrups and substandard details. The strengthening scheme aimed to the increase of both strength and deformation capacity of the original R/C frame. The inelastic deformations are purposely concentrated to a short steel link element connecting the steel bracing to the R/C frame. The results show that the steel link element can increase considerably the strength and the energy dissipation capacity of the frame.