본 연구는 하이브리드 FRP로 보강된 철근 콘크리트 보의 구조거동 예측을 목표로 구조해석을 수행하여 기존에 발 표된 실험 연구 데이터와 비교하였다. 보다 정확한 구조해석을 위하여 현존하는 다양한 부착강도 모델을 검토한 후, 이 중 콘크리트 피복분리를 예측하는 Teng and Yao model과 FRP 탈락 현상을 예측할 수 있는 Smith and Teng model을 유한요소 해석 모델에 포함시켰다. 비선형 재료 및 형상 역시 구조해석 모델에 포함되었으며 이렇게 해석 된 결과는 실험결과와 비교하여 유사한 경향을 나타냈다. 그러나 다양한 하이브리드 FRP로 보강한 철근 콘크리트 보의 파괴모드를 보다 정확하게 예측하기 위하여 현존하는 수치식의 수정 및 도입이 필요하다.

In this paper, we present the result of investigations pertaining to the development of links between unit modules of the floating type photovoltaic energy generation system made of Pultruded FRP. Since the FRP has an excellent corrosion-resistance and high specific strength and stiffness, the FRP material may be highly appreciated for the development of the floating type photovoltaic energy generation system. we discussed the development concepts of the link between unit module of floating type photovoltaic energy generation system made of PFRP, tire, and synthetic fiber, briefly. The floating type photovoltaic energy generation system linked between unit modules is installed successfully at sea site.

Pultruded FRP (Pultruded Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Plastic, PFRP) members have many advantages such as high strength and stiffness, high corrosion resistance, light weight, etc. However, it has relatively low modulus of elasticity and also cross-section of the structural shapes is composed of thin plate components. Therefore, global buckling, local buckling, and post-buckling strengths should be considered in the design of compression members. In the structural steel design following AISC/LRFD, this effect, in addition to the buckling strength, is incorporated with a form factor. In this study, referring to AISC/LRFD, form factor for the design of I-shape and Box-shape PFRP members under compression has been suggested and discussed through the analytical study.

This study is pertaining to the connection of pultruded FRP members. When we design the structure using pultruded FRP members, it is very important to connect one member to other member under the condition that could maintain the required strength for structural safety. However, there are not any codes related with the connection of pultruded FRP members. Therefore, it is ambiguous how to connect each member. The pull-out tests are conducted of two different specimens and test results are analyzed for offering basic data used for making codes related with connection.

Six concrete beam specimens reinforced with multiple layers of reinforcement and combinations of different reinforcement types (steel, GFRP, and CFRP bars), and four FRP bar-reinforced concrete beams with fibers were constructed and tested. An investigation was performed on load-carrying capacity, post cracking stiffness, cracking pattern, and ductility for all specimens. Addition of fibers and hybrid reinforcing with steel bars can be possible methods to overcome the low stiffness and ductility of FRP bar-reinforced beams.

The objective of this study is to examine the effect of preload and different types of hybrid FRPs (Fiber reinforced polymers) to the structural behaviors of reinforced concrete (RC) beams retrofitted with hybrid FRPs under sustaining loads. For the experimental study, FRP retrofitted RC beams are fabricated and subjected to four point loading. The experimental results show that preload and the orders of attached FRP layers have influence on FRP strengthening effect. Also, for the preliminary FEA study, FE models are generated to simulate the experiments. The analytical results are compared with the experimental results and show good agreements.

Concrete filled FRP tubes (CFFT) and reinforced concrete filled FRP tubes (RCFFT) are known to have the capability to enhance structural performance in terms of structural stability, ductility, as well as chemical resistance when compared with conventional concrete members. In this study, we evaluate the structural performance of the CFFT and the RCFFT through flexural tests for the purpose of applying the members as flexural ones. The degree of improvement on the flexural performance of the RCFFT member strengthened by the FRP was analyzed from the flexural tests.

The fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening is significantly effective for enhancing the performances of concrete to the high strain rate loadings. However, the FRP retrofitted concrete members show different behaviors comparing to quasi-static cases. This study presents experimental observation on behaviors of meso-scale concrete members retrofitted with FRP sheets under low-velocity drop-weight impact loadings. Concrete specimens with the dimensions of 100×100×400 mm were fabricated and various FRP sheets were attached. The specimens with a reinforced bottom surface and the doubly reinforced specimens showed much higher energy absorptions. Also, reinforced concrete (RC) members were cast and reinforced with CFRP sheets. The FRP flexural and shear strengthening RC beams has weakness in the spalling failure because the impact load concentrated the concrete face which is not strengthened with FRP sheets.

This study is planed to solve the overturning problem and manifestation of tensile cracking of plain concrete piers of railroad bridges. For the overturning problem, earth anchors are used to fix the bottom of a pier to a rock-foundation using prestressing cables. Composite of FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer)and Steel Plates (FSP) are attached longitudinally on the surface of the pier to prevent cracking. Then, FRP band strips are wrapped onto the FSPs to provide lateral confinement. Push-over tests in field show that the earth anchors are effective in preventing the overturning of the pier, and that the FSPs and the FRP strips prevent the cracking of concrete and increase the strength in bending.

이 논문에서는, CFT 감재-콘크리트 합성말뚝과 FRP를 원주방향으로 보강한 FRP-콘크리트 합성말뚝 (CFFT)과 관련 하여 발생하는 문제점들을 완하시키기 위해 새롭게 제안된 콘크리트 채움 원형 FRP 말뚝 (HCFFT)의 구조적 거동 에 대한 실험적 연구결과를 발표하였다. 연구를 통해 기존의 CFT와 CFFT 말뚝과 비교하여 새로 제안한 HCFFT 말 뚝이 말뚝 기초의 시공에서 축하중과 휨모멘트를 포함하는 상부하중을 지반에 효과적으로 전달할 수 있음을 알 수 있었다.

FRP Sheet와 비좌굴가새를 적용한 보-기둥 접합부의 보강효과를 평가하기 위하여 보-기둥 접합부 실험체에 축력 및 반복 횡가력을 가하여 실험을 수행하였다. 동일한 크기의 6개의 실험체를 제작하였으며 FRP Sheet의 종류 및 비좌굴 가새의 유무를 변수로 하였다. 실험체의 파괴양상 및 최대하중, 연성지수, 에너지소산능력의 측면에서 실험결과를 분석하였다. 실험결과 CFRP Sheet와 비좌굴가새를 혼용한 보강방법이 가장 우수한 성능을 나타냈다.

In construction industries, new construction materials are needed to overcome some problems associated with the use of conventional construction materials due to the change of environmental and social requirements. Accordingly, the requirements to be satisfied in the design of civil engineering structures are diversified. As a new construction material in the civil engineering industries, fiber reinforced polymeric plastic (FRP) has a superior corrosion resistance, high specific strength/stiffness, etc. Therefore, such properties can be used to mitigate the problems associated with the use of conventional construction materials. Nowadays, new types of bridge piers and marine piles are being studied for new construction. They are usually made of concrete filled fiber reinforced polymeric plastic tubes (CFFT). In this paper, a new type of FRP-concrete composite pile which is composed of reinforced concrete filled FRP tube (RCFFT) is proposed to improve compressive strength as well as flexural strength. The load carrying capacity of proposed RCFFT compression member is discussed based on the result of experimental and analytical investigations.

이 논문에서는 기존의 CFFT(Concrete Filled FRP Tube) 복합재 말뚝의 휨강성을 확보하기 위한 새로운 복합재 말뚝 형식을 제안하였다. 기존의 CFFT 복합재 말뚝은 필라멘트와인딩 공정으로 제작한 FRP를 사용하기 때문에, 압축력 이 편심재하될 경우 휨거동에 대한 안전성을 확보하기 위해 철근 등 별도의 보강재를 필요로 한다. 이 연구에서는 별도의 보강재 없이 휨거동에 대한 저항성을 확보하기 위하여 펄트루젼 방식으로 제작된 FRP를 CFFT 외부에 원주 방향으로 부착시킨 FRP-콘크리트 합성말뚝(Hybrid CFFT, HCFFT)을 제안하였다. 이 논문은 HCFFT의 구조적 거동 을 검토하기 위한 연구의 일부로서, HCFFT에 사용되는 필라멘트와인딩 FRP의 역학적 특성을 알기 위한 실험을 실 시하였다. 또한, 기존 연구 결과를 참조하여 HCFFT의 압축강도를 추정하였으며, 유한요소해석을 통해 얻은 결과와 비교분석하였다.

The present study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of temperature on the results of Charpy impact test for glass fiber reinforced polyurethane(GF/PUR) composites. The Charpy impact test were conducted in the temperature range from -50˚ to 50˚. The impact fracture toughness of GF/PUR composites was considerably affected by temperature and it was shown that the maximum value was appeared at room temperature. It is believed that sensitivity of notch on impact fracture energy were increased with decrease in temperature of specimen. As the GF/PUR composites exposed in low temperature, impact fracture toughness of composites decreased gradually owing to the decrease of interface bonding strength caused by difference of thermal expansion coefficient between the glass fiber/polyurethane resin. And decrease of interface bonding strength of composites with decrease in specimen temperature was ascertained by SEM photographs of Charpy impact fracture surface.

본 연구는 반복 횡하중 하에서의 기둥부재와 보-기둥 연결부에 대한 구조 성능 확인을 위하여 기 수행된 실험을 토대로 해석모델을 수립하고 사용 프로그램의 유용성과 실용성을 평가하는 것을 목적으로 하였다. 기존 연구자들에 의해 제안된 콘크리트와 철근의 이력 모델을 비선형 해석 프로그램인 PERFORM3D에 적용하여 수행되었다. 결과로서, 반복 횡하중 하의 비보강 보-기둥 연결부재의 해석과 실험결과가 비교적 일치함을 확인하였다. 이로써 입증된 비보강 시험체의 해석 모델에 탄소와 아라미드 섬유시트 그리고 비좌굴 가새를 추가 적용하여 실험결과와 비교.검증하여 내진 성능 보강의 해석모델을 수립하였다. 이는 기존 구조물에 대한 보강에 있어서, 해석을 통한 사전 성능 검토에 활용함으로써 시간과 물질적 측면에서의 경제성 도모에 기여할 것으로 예상된다.