• Computers and Concrete
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.157-172
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• 2016

This paper presents a Strut-and-Tie Model for reinforced concrete (RC) columns subject to lateral loading. The proposed model is based on the loading path for the post-yield state, and the geometries of struts and tie are determined by the stress field of post-yield state. The analysis procedure of the Strut-and-Tie Model is that 1) the shear force and displacement at the initial yield state are calculated and 2) the relationship between the additional shear force and the deformation is determined by modifying the geometry of the longitudinal strut until the ultimate limit state. To validate the developed model, the ultimate strength and associated deformation obtained by experimental results are compared with the values predicted by the model. Good agreements between the proposed model and the experimental data are observed.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.287-311
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• 2015

The ultimate bearing capacity and failure mechanism of square footings resting on a sand layer over clay soil have been investigated numerically by performing a series of three-dimensional non-linear finite element analyses. The parameters investigated are the thickness of upper sand layer, strength of sand, undrained shear strength of lower clay and surcharge effect. The results obtained from finite element analyses were compared with those from previous design methods based on limit equilibrium approach. The results proved that the parameters investigated had considerable effect on the ultimate bearing capacity and failure mechanism occurring. It was also shown that the thickness of upper sand layer, the undrained shear strength of lower clay and the strength of sand are the most important parameters affecting the type of failure will occur. The value of the ultimate bearing capacity could be significantly different depending on the limit equilibrium method used.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.317-334
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• 2008

Seismic performance of coupling beams not designed for ductility is examined. Eight 1:4 scale coupling beam specimens, with seven reinforced concrete sections and one composite section, were tested under cycles of push-pull action. Characteristics of the specimens include moderate shear span ratio in the range of 2.5-3.5, high main reinforcement ratio at 3-4% and small to large stirrup spacing with 90- degree hooks. All the reinforced concrete specimens failed in a brittle manner. Displacement ductility of specimens with large stirrup spacing (${\geq}$140 mm) is in the range of 3 to 5. Seismic performance of the specimens is also examined using the ultimate drift angle and the amount of energy dissipated. Correlating the test data, an empirical relationship is proposed to estimate the ultimate drift angle of a class of coupling beams considered in the study not designed for ductility.

• 한국지반공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지반공학회 2004년도 춘계학술발표회
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• pp.552-560
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• 2004

Stone column is a soil improvement method and can be applicable for loose sand or weak cohesive soil. Since the lack of sand in Korea, stone column seems one of the most adaptable approach for poor ground as a soil improvement method. However, this method was not studied for practical application. In this paper, the most effective design parameters for the being capacity of stone column were studied. The parametric study of major design factors for single stone column was carried out under the bulging and general shear failure condition, respectively. Especially, a test result of single stone column by static load was compared with the bearing capacity values of suggested formulas. The analysis result showed that the ultimate bearing capacity by the formula was much less than the measured value by the static load test. Especially, the result of the parametric study under general shear failure condition showed that the bearing capacity has apparent difference between each suggested formulas with the variation of the major design parameters. Therefore, the result of this study can be a suggestion which is applicable for the field test and the future research.

• 전산구조공학
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.93-101
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• 1996

인공 신경회로망은 인간의 뇌를 전산 모델로 구현한 것으로 상호 연결된 많은 정보 처리 유니트들로 구성되어 있으며, 이를 기초로 논리적인 추론을 수행할 수 있다. 특히, 신경망은 비선형 변수를 많이 포함하고 있는 복잡한 문제 해결에서 더욱 효과적이다. 신경망의 이러한 기능으로 인해 구조분야에서는 비선형적인 각종 구조실험의 결과예측이나 구조계획 그리고 최적 설계에 응용되고 있는 추세이다. 본 논문에서는 인공 신경 회로망의 기본 이론을 설명하고, 현재까지 정립되고 있지 않은 대형 콘크리트 판넬간 수직 접합부의 최대 전단 내력 예측에 기존의 제안식과 인공 신경 회로망의 예측 결과를 비교하여 신경망의 적용가능성을 검토하고자 한다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.251-271
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• 2011

To make direct comparisons regarding the cyclic behavior of thin steel plate shear walls (TSPSWs) with different infill-to-boundary frame connections, two TSPSWs were tested under quasi-static conditions, one having the infill plate attached to the boundary frame members on all edges and the other having the infill plate connected only to the beams. Also, the bare frame that was used in the TSPSW specimens was tested to provide data for the calibration of numerical models. The connection of infill plates to surrounding frames was achieved through the use of self-drilling screws to fish plates that were welded to the frame members. The behavior of TSPSW specimens are compared and discussed with emphasis on the characteristics important in seismic response, including the initial stiffness, ultimate strength and deformation modes observed during the tests. It is shown that TSPSW specimens achieve significant ductility and energy dissipation while the ultimate failure mode resulted from infill plate fracture at the net section of the infill plate-to-boundary frame connection after substantial infill plate yielding. Experimental results are compared to monotonic pushover predictions from computer analysis using strip models and the models are found to be capable of approximating the monotonic behavior of the TSPSW specimens.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2006년도 춘계학술발표회 논문집(I)
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• pp.366-369
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• 2006

Deformability of RC members in shear is controlled by governing failure modes and material strength. Shear strength of members in D-regions has been explained by a direct load path (direct strut or arch action) and indirect load path (fan action or truss action). Indirect load path including truss action and fan action rely on bond along tension ties. Generally, superposition of two actions results in total shear strength when shear failure modes control. The ultimate deformation depends on controlling failure modes and thereby, their force transfer patterns. Proposed models are capable of explaining of limited deformability of RC members in D-regions.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2006년도 추계 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.261-264
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• 2006

Deformability of RC members in shear after flexural yielding is limited and controlled by governing failure modes and material strength. Shear strength of members in D-regions has been explained by a direct load path (direct strut or arch action) and indirect load path (fan action or truss action). Indirect load path including truss action and fan action rely on bond along tension ties. Generally, superposition of two actions results in total shear strength when shear failure modes control. The ultimate deformation depends on controlling failure modes and thereby, their force transfer patterns. Proposed models are capable of explaining of limited deformability of RC members in D-regions.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.21-37
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• 2013

High-performance concrete (HPC) usually has higher paste and lower coarse aggregate volumes than normal concrete. The lower aggregate content of HPC can affect the shear capacity of concrete members due to the formation of smooth fractured surfaces and the subsequent development of weak interface shear transfer. Therefore, an experimental investigation was conducted to study the shear strength and cracking behavior of full-scale reinforced beams made with low-cement-content high-performance concrete (LcHPC) as well as conventional HPC. A total of fourteen flexural reinforced concrete (RC) beams without shear reinforcements were tested under a two-point load until shear failure occurred. The primary design variables included the cement content, the shear span to effective depth ratio (a/d), and the tensile steel ratio (${\rho}_w$). The results indicate that LcHPC beams show comparable behaviors in crack and ultimate shear strength as compared with conventional HPC beams. Overall, the shear strength of LcHPC beams was found to be larger than that of corresponding HPC beams, particularly for an a/d value of 1.5. In addition, the crack and ultimate shear strength increased as a/d decreased or ${\rho}_w$ increased for both LcHPC beams and HPC beams. This investigation established that LcHPC is recommendable for structural concrete applications.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.63-71
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• 1989

고강도(高強度) 콘크리트 보의 전단균열강도와 극한전단강도를 조사하기 위하여 4개의 Series로 철근콘크리트 보를 실험(實驗)하였다. 모든 보는 전단보강철근(剪斷補強鐵筋)이 없는 단철근 보로 하였으며, 주변수는 콘크리트 강도로써 공시체 압축강도를 $247kg/cm^2$(3500 psi)에서 $708kg/cm^2$(10000 psi)까지 변화(變化)시켰다. 각 Series는 콘크리트 강도를 일정(一定)하게 하고서, 보의 전단지간(剪斷支間) 대(對) 유효(有效)깊이의 비(比)(a/d)를 2에서 5까지 변화(變化)시켰다. 실험결과(實險結果)에 따르면, 전단지지력(剪斷支持力)에 대한 콘크리트 강도(強度)의 영향은 보의 a/d에 따라 각기 달랐을 뿐만 아니라 현행(現行) 시방서의 전단설계규정은 철근콘크리트 보의 전단지지력을 산정하는데 일정성이 없음을 보였다. 본 연구에서는 전단지간(剪斷支間) 대 유효(有效)깊이의 비(比)의 변화(變化)에 따른 전단강도(剪斷強度)에 대(對)한 콘크리트 압축강도(壓縮強度)의 영향을 고려하기 위하여 shear failure mode index를 사용한 극한전단강도식(極限剪斷強度式)을 제안(提案)하여 타당성을 검토하였다.