This paper introduces unfamiliarity index (UFI) that calculated from the FFT results of the short term timeline acceleration responses. If this algorithm, which can detect an abnormal behavior from the maximum constant signal, is used to the terminal sensors of an structure, more accurate safety control criteria will be prepared efficiently.

Shear capacity of a Textile Reinforced Concrete (TRC) was investigated by an experimental study. Control beam (unstrengthened) and eight beams strengthened with TRC were fabricated to confirm the reinforcing performance in this study. Test variables considered the number, width, spacing of TRC, and reinforcing method accordance with type of attachment. As a results, it was validated that the shear capacity of beams strengthened with TRC in comparison with unstrengthened beam increased from 11.4% to 54.3% according to the amount of TRC. Experimental results indicated an increase in both load carrying and deformation capacities, and also ductility when using multiple layers of textile.

Based on the study of the Rule of Mixture for FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer), it was found that the tensile strength of FRP rebars (reinforcing bars) with circular cross-sections could be estimated with proper reduction coefficients. In this study, a reduction coefficient for FRP rebars with a diameter of 16 mm was proposed.

This paper introduces the recent development of GFRP-steel hybridized rebar and deals with an evaluation of its mechanical performance by authors. The objective of this study is to investigate tensile and bonding performance of the GFRP-steel hybridized rebar. The effect of hybridization on tensile properties was evaluated by comparing the results of tensile test with those of non-hybrid GFRP bars. The surface of the bar was designed and experimentally evaluated to obtain the sufficient bond strength in this study. To ensure the long-term durability of GFRP-steel hybridized rebar to corrosion resistance, the individual and combined effects of environmental conditions are currently under investigation.

Tensile performance of the recently developed “FRP Hybrid Bar” at Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) is experimentally evaluated by the authors. FRP Hybrid Bar is introduced to overcome the low elastic modulus of the existing GFRP bars to be used as a structural member in reinforced concrete structures. The concept of material hybridization is adapted to increase elastic modulus of GFRP bars by using steel. This hybridized GFRP bar can be used in concrete structures as a flexural member with a sufficient level of elastic modulus. In order to verify the effect of material hybridization on tensile properties, tensile tests are conducted. The results for both FRP Hybrid Bar and the existing GFRP bars are compared. The results indicate that the elastic modulus of FRP Hybrid Bar can be enhanced by up to approximately 250 percent by the material hybridization with a reasonable tensile strength. To ensure the long-term durability of FRP Hybrid Bar to corrosion resistance, the individual and combined effects of environmental conditions on the bar itself as well as on the interface between rebar and concrete are currently under investigation.

During the last two decades, fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcing bars for concrete structure has been extensively investigated and a number of FRP bars are commercially available. However, major shortcomings of the existing FRP bars are its high initial cost and low elastic modulus compared to conventional steel bars. Because of these reasons, KICT in Korea have developed the FRP Hybrid Bar which have the concept of material hybridization for concrete structures, especially for marine and waterfront concrete structures. In this study, for the discussing the applicability of FRP Hybrid Bar to real concrete structures, life cycle cost analysis were performed on small bridge and discussed considering various kinds of maintenance cases.

Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) has been generally accepted by civil engineers as an alternative for steel reinforcing bars (rebar) due to its advantageous specific tensile strength and non-corrosiveness. Even though some glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebars are available on a market, GFRP is still somewhat uncompetitive over steel rebar due to their high cost and relatively low elastic modulus, and brittle failure characteristic. If the price of component materials of GFRP rebar is not reduced, it would be another solution to increase the performance of each material to the highest degree. The tensile strength generally decreases with increasing diameter of FRP rebar. One of the reasons is that only fibers except for fibers in center resist the external force due to the lack of force transfer and the deformation of only outer fibers by gripping system. Eliminating fibers in the center, which do not play an aimed role fully, are helpful to reduce the price and finally FRP rebar would be optimized over the price. In this study, the effect of the hollow section in a cross-section of a GFRP rebar was investigated. A GFRP rebar with 19 mm diameter was selected and an analysis was performed for the tensile test results. Parameter was the ratio of hollow section over solid cross-section. Four kinds of hollow sections were planned. A total of 27 specimens, six specimens for each hollow section and three specimens with a solid cross-section were manufactured and tested. The change by the ratio of hollow section over solid cross-section was analyzed and an optimized cross-section design was proposed.

이 연구는 철근 부식 문제의 해결 방안으로 떠오르고 있는 섬유복합체(Fiber Reinforced Polymer, FRP) 보강근에 대해 인장강도 추정식인 혼합법칙을 보정하여 FRP 보강근의 인장강도를 좀더 정확히 예측할 수 있는 방법론을 제안하는데 그 목적을 두었다.

This paper deals with the recent development of GFRP bars by material hybridization (i.e., “hybrid GFRP bars”). This development attempts to improve the low elastic modulus of GFRP bars to be used for reinforced concrete (RC) structures, especially they were built in a corrosive environment (e.g., waterfront structures). The purpose of material hybridization in this study is to increase the elastic modulus of GFRP bar. Steel wires were inserted to GFRP and dispersed over the cross-section. E-glass fibers and unsaturated polyester resins were pultruded. Several types of the hybrid GFRP bars were tested to evaluate the tensile strength. Mechanical behaviour of hybrid GFRP bars was examined as a function two factors: 1) a ratio of steel to GFRP; 2) a diameter of steel wire. The experimental results showed that the elastic modulus of the hybrid GFRP bar was improved by up to 171% by material hybridization. To ensure the long-term durability of the hybrid GFRP bars in waterfront structure applications, the individual and combined effects of environmental conditions on the hybrid GFRP bar itself as well as on the interface between bar and concrete should be also accessed.

Durability and structural safety of steel structure are severely affected by corrosion caused by deicer material as well as by airborne chlorides in the marine environment. In this study, based on analysis of current status it is suggested that deterioration and durability reduction by the environmental factor such as chlorides should be more reasonably taken into consideration for the accurate inspection and condition evaluation of steel structures.

Many accidents by side-wind have been reported worldwide when vehicle passes through the bridges. In order to solve this problem, it needs to investigate the accident cases and to classify the accident types. Therefore, it can lead to adequate plans for prevention.

This research project is to be carried out to propose the methodologies for improving the structural maintenance system by performance concepts consideration. The main contents of this project are performance based management methodology, report card for infrastructures etc. If this project is performed successfully, it is determined that the infrastructures can be effectively managed in Korea.

난자에서 감수분열이 일어나는 동안 centromere와 microtuble의 부착이 일어난다. 이때 잘못된 부착이 일어나면, 염색체 비분리로 인해, 배아의 염색체 이수성, 착상실패 및 자연유산을 야기시킨다. 그러나, 이러한 중요성에도 불구하고, 난자의 감수분열에서의 동원체와 미세소관의 부착에 대한 연구가 미미한 실정이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 난자의 감수분열동안 염색체와 미세소관 부착의 연결고리 역할을 하는 단백질 Zwint-1에 관하여 분석하였다. Zwint-1은 바깥 표면의 동원체 단백질로써 RZZ복합체(Rod/Zwilch/Zw10), KMN(KNL-1/Mis12/ Ndc80)복합체와 상호작용을 한다고 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 미세주입법을 통한 RNAi 방법을 사용하여 난자에서 Zwint-1의 발현을 Knock down 시켰다. 그 후 RT-PCR법을 이용하여 난자내의 Zwint-1의 발현감소를 확인하였으며, 면역형광법을 이용하여 Zwint-1의 위치와 단백질 발현 등을 관찰하였다. 또한 Zwint-1과 상호작용하는 단백질인 Zw10의 위치를 확인하였으며, Spindle assembly checkpoint(SAC)의 활성을 조사하였다. 이를 통해, 난자의 감수분열 동안, Zwint-1이 kinetochore와 microtubule의 부착을 매개함으로써, SAC의 활성을 조절하는 것을 확인하였다. 따라서, 본 연구결과는 Zwint-1이 체세포 분열뿐 아니라, 난자의 감수분열에서도 kinetochore와 microtubule의 부착을 조절하는 중요한 매개인자임을 보여준다.

The objective of this study is to develop a FRP Hybrid Bar for concrete structures, especially for marine and waterfront concrete structures. The purposes of hybridization are to increase the elastic modulus of GFRP bar with acceptable tensile strength. In this paper, using E-glass fibers and unsaturated polyester resins and steel wires, the FRP Hybrid Bar samples were pultruded and tested for tensile properties.

This paper deals with an experimental study on the tensile performance of recently developed “FRP Hybrid Bars” by authors. The objective of this study is to investigate tensile strength of FRP Hybrid Bars. FRP Hybrid Bar uses the concept of material hybridization to increase elastic modulus to be used in concrete structures, especially for marine and port concrete structures. The effect of hybridization on tensile properties of FRP Hybrid Bars was evaluated by comparing the results of tensile test with those of non-hybrid FRP bars. The results of this study indicated that the elastic modulus of the hybrid GFRP bar was increased by up to approximately 5 to 204 percent by the material hybridization.

Besides its exceptional resistance to corrosion, Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) present the advantage to develop high strength compared to its self-weight which highlighted it recently as a material that can replace fairly classical construction materials like steel and concrete. The emergence of glass fiber and the development of resin fabrication technology made it possible to reduce significantly the costs of FRP material and the emphasis given on the importance of life cycle cost (LCC) for structures after the 1980s opened its exploitation in the construction domain. In this paper, research trends of structural member development which is related to FRP material are briefly suggested.

본 연구에서는 순환골재 콘크리트의 성능에 대한 양생방법의 영향에 대하여 실험적으로 고찰하였다. 순환골재 콘크리트 제조를 위하여부순골재에 순환골재를 0, 25, 50, 75 및 100%로 대체하였으며, 증기양생한 콘크리트의 압축 및 쪼갬인장강도, 투수공극, 염소이온 침투저항성 및 건조수축을 소정의 재령에서 측정하여 수중양생한 콘크리트의 성능과 비교하였다. 실험결과에 따르면, 양생방법에 관계없이 순환골재 대체율이 증가할수록 콘크리트의 역학적 성능은 감소하였다. 한편, 초기재령에서 증기양생된 콘크리트는 수중양생된 콘크리트와 비교하여 매우 우수한 성능을 나타내었다. 그러나, 장기재령 (28일)에서 증기양생의 효과는 초기재령에 비하여 두드러지게 나타나지 않음을 알수 있다. 결론적으로, 본 연구의 범위 내에서 순환골재 콘크리트의 성능향상을 위하여 증기양생법의 적용이 유용할 것으로 판단된다.

Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcing bars for concrete structure, as a non-corrosive material, has been extensively investigated by many researchers. However, it has not been practically used as the reinforcement or structural material in civil engineering structures due to its low elastic modulus if glass fibers were used. This study was motivated to overcome this shortcoming of FRP bars to be used for concrete structures. Material hybridization was applied to enhance its elastic modulus. The effect of material hybridization was evaluated by comparing the results of tensile test with those of non-hybrid FRP bars.

This paper presents tensile behavior of hybrid reinforcing polymer bars. The objective of this study is to evaluate the behavior change of hybrid FRP bar according to the volume fraction and position of fibers. Considered FRP bar had 13 mm in diameter and fibers of it were glass and steel fiber. The results obtained in the FEM analysis are discussed in this paper.

In this paper, a finite element analysis to design hybrid reinforcing polymer bars was presented. Two different types of hybrid FRP bar were considered in finite element modeling. To offer the necessity and validity of finite element modeling for the hybrid reinforcing polymer bars, shape and material properties were assumed. Input conditions for analyzing the hybrid reinforcing polymer bars using FEM were verified. Using the results of the finite element analysis, the hybrid reinforcing polymer bars were optimally designed and the results are presented in this paper..