PURPOSES : Concrete, which is a construction material, is the most widely used compression material; however, unlike steel, it exhibits nonlinear material characteristics. Therefore, to examine the behavior of structures under the nonlinear conditions of concrete materials, one must select an appropriate numerical-analysis technique and a reasonable material model. When performing the nonlinear numerical analysis of a structure using general-purpose structural analysis software, the stress–strain curve or the Mohr–Coulomb failure criterion is typically employed to consider the nonlinear material characteristics. In this study, an efficient nonlinear numerical analysis is conducted by defining the stress–strain curves and Mohr–Coulomb parameters applicable to Strand7 to examine and design the stability of reinforced concrete structures. METHODS : This study was conducted by improving existing data. Based on the tensile region of the concrete stress–strain curve presented in a simple shape and the results of the splitting test, the proposed Mohr–Coulomb parameter was improved based on regulations stipulated in the design standards of concrete structures. The characteristics and usability of the improved material models were examined using concrete splitting tensile and bending models. RESULTS : A yield area distribution similar to that of the reference data is obtained when the Mohr–Coulomb material model is used in the numerical analysis of the concrete splitting tension, thus confirming the validity of the model. In the Mohr–Coulomb material model, nonlinear resistance continues even after the maximum reaction force occurs. However, when the stress–strain curve material model is applied, at the moment the maximum reaction force occurs, the material yields and begins to be damaged. In addition, by applying the Mohr–Coulomb material model to the bending numerical-analysis model, the magnitude of stress in the tensile region from the initial stage exceeds the yield stress defined in the stress–strain curve. CONCLUSIONS : Based on a series of examples, the usability of the proposed concrete stress–strain curve and Mohr–Coulomb parameters is confirmed. However, to obtain numerical-analysis results that are consistent with the nonlinear behavior of actual structures, nonlinear testing of reinforced concrete structures shall be conducted and material models shall be improved.

This study reports an experimental and analytical exploration of concrete columns laterally confined with Fe-based shape-memory alloy (Fe-SMA) spirals. For performing experiments, Fe-SMA rebars with a 4% prestrain and diameter of 10 mm were fabricated and concrete columns with internal Fe-SMA spiral reinforcement were constructed with a diameter of 200 mm and height of 600 mm. An acrylic bar with an attached strain gauge was embedded in the center of the specimen to measure local strains. Experimental variables encompassed the Fe-SMA spiral reinforcement, spacing, and activation temperature. Uniaxial compression tests were conducted after applying active confinement to the concrete columns through electrical-resistance heating. Notably, as the Fe-SMA spiral spacing decreased, the local failure zone length and compressive fracture energy of the prepared specimens increased. Additionally, a model incorporating compressive fracture energy was proposed to predict the stress–strain behavior of the. This model, accounting for active and passive confinement effects, demonstrated accurate predictions for the experimental results of this study as well as for previously reported results.

The most comprehensive and particularly reliable method for non-destructively measuring the residual stress of the surface layer of metals is the sin method. When X-rays were used the relationship of sin measured on the surface layer of the processing metal did not show linearity when the sin method was used. In this case, since the effective penetration depth changes according to the changing direction of the incident X-ray,  becomes a sin function. Since  cannot be used as a constant, the relationship in sin cannot be linear. Therefore, in this paper, the orthogonal function method according to Warren’s diffraction theory and the basic profile of normal distribution were synthesized, and the X-ray diffraction profile was calculated and reviewed when there was a linear strain (stress) gradient on the surface. When there is a strain gradient, the X-ray diffraction profile becomes asymmetric, and as a result, the peak position, the position of half-maximum, and the centroid position show different values. The difference between the peak position and the centroid position appeared more clearly as the strain (stress) gradient became larger, and the basic profile width was smaller. The weighted average strain enables stress analysis when there is a strain (stress) gradient, based on the strain value corresponding to the centroid position of the diffracted X-rays. At the 1/5 max height of X-ray diffraction, the position where the diffracted X-ray is divided into two by drawing a straight line parallel to the background, corresponds approximately to the centroid position.

취성특성을 가진 탄소섬유복합체의 인장특성을 결정하기 위해 ASTM D 3 0 39에 따라 인장시험을 실시하였다. 극한시 점에 박리, 부분파단으로 인해 스트레인 게이지의 계측값의 변동성이 커져 신뢰성을 확보하기 어렵기 때문에 극한응력과 탄성 계수를 이용한 유효극한변형률을 제안하고, 극한계측변형률과 상호보완하였다. 특히 게이지가 비정상적으로 작용할 경우에도 적용이 가능하다는 장점이 있다. 또한 유효극한변형률을 결정하는 탄성계수는 단일시편에서 여러 변형률 구간에 대하여 평가하여 비교 검증할 수 있다.

PURPOSES: This study is primarily focused on evaluating the effects of the non-linear stress-strain behavior of RAP concrete on structural response characteristics as is applicable to concrete pavement. METHODS : A 3D FE model was developed by incorporating the actual stress-strain behavior of RAP concrete obtained via flexural strength testing as a material property model to evaluate the effects of the non-linear stress-strain behavior to failure on the maximum stresses in the concrete slab and potential performance prediction results. In addition, a typical linear elastic model was employed to analyze the structural responses for comparison purposes. The analytical results from the FE model incorporating the actual stress-strain behavior of RAP concrete were compared to the corresponding results from the linear elastic FE model. RESULTS : The results indicate that the linear elastic model tends to yield higher predicted maximum stresses in the concrete as compared to those obtained via the actual stress-strain model. Consequently, these higher predicted stresses lead to a difference in potential performance of the concrete pavement containing RAP. CONCLUSIONS : Analysis of the concrete pavement containing RAP demonstrated that an appropriate analytical model using the actual stress-strain characteristics should be employed to calculate the structural responses of RAP concrete pavement instead of simply assuming the concrete to be a linear elastic material.

Due to a lack of the hoop action of lateral reinforcements the effective confining force in rectangular sections reduces compared to circular ones. Therefore, the stress-strain model obtained from the experimental data with circular sections overestimates the lateral confinement effect in rectangular sections, which evaluates seismic safety margin of overall structural system excessively. In this study experiments with laterally-confined square sections have been performed and the characteristic values composing stress-strain model have been analyzed. With introduction of section coefficients, in addition, the new unified stress-strain model applicable to square sections as well as circular ones has been proposed.

In order to avoid collapse of bridges in earthquakes bridge piers are generally designed to attain sufficient ductility. This full-ductility design method has merits for securing the seismic safety readily against strong earthquakes but, it has weakness of high cost design because of excessive safety margin. Recently, in many countries with high seismic technologies, the seismic design concept tends to shift from the collapse prevention design to the performance-based one which requires different performance (damage) levels according to the structural importance. In order to establish this performance-based design method the displacement ductility of confined concrete members should be evaluated quantitatively. And the stress-strain model of confined concrete is indispensible in evaluating displacement ductility. In this study, 6 test groups with different lateral reinforcement ratios were prepared. 10 same specimens with circular section for each group were tested to obtain more reliable test results. The characteristic values necessary for composing the stress-strain model were obtained from experiments. Based on these characteristic values the new stress-strain model modifying the Hoshikuma's one has been proposed.

In this study, analysis on the stiffness of the headrest, the stiffness of front-rear load and the torsion of cushion frame was performed using finite element method in order to investigate the properties of the stress-deformation by material characteristics according to the test requirements of FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard). The results are shown that AZ31 (Mg alloy) and A365 (Al alloy) with low modulus of elasticity and density have higher strain rate than steel in terms of stress-deformation and meet the standards for safety within 108 mm of the maximum amount of deformation. Considering it’s safety and durability, however, the selection of AZ31 for light weight seems difficult to gain the reliability because it causes an excessive deformation, and therefore it is not expected to be used for recliner where stress is concentrated and also the bracket linking rail and cushion frame.

Dental brackets are widely used by the orthodontists to correct the misalignment of teeth in the mouth over a long period of time. In this study, finite element analysis of orthodontic bracket has been carried out for the observation of the stress distribution and deformation pattern in the different materials bracket (Stainless Steel, Ceramic, Titanium, Polycarbonate and Nitinol) when subjected to arch wire torsion and tipping force. The simulation results were further optimized with respect to bracket attachment surface. It was found that it is possible to know the change in result is correlated with the attachment surface of the stress and deformation due to change in diameter. The results confirmed that the finite element method has proved to be successful for proper design analysis for future development of the teeth bracket.

Orthodontic is important to apply the optimal orthodontic force. The orthodontic bracket is deformed and the stress caused by tension and torsion of the wire. In this study, using the ANSYS the material that is currently widely used in orthodontic bracket material of stainless steel, ceramic, titanium, polycarbonate, by applying the nitinol analyzed the strain and the stress distribution on the bracket side. Simulation results on the stress distribution and deformation, and it was found a difference of each material.

This study investigates the stress-strain relations of internally confined hollow concrete filled tube pier reinforced with GFRP tube by uniaxial compression test. The confined concrete subjected multi-axial stresses have been known as the strength of concrete increases significantly. Many researchers have studied in confining effects of CFT which have only outer GFRP tube. In this study, specimens reinforced with outer and inner GFRP tube were tested by uniaxial compression test. To investigate the influence of concrete strength increase by confining conditions in GFRP tube, 13 specimens with different thickness of tube, hollowness ratio and nominal concrete strength were tested and compared with Steel tube.

In this paper, an efficient yet accurate method for the thermal stress analysis using a first order shear deformation theory(FSDT) is presented. The main objective herein is to systematically modify transverse shear strain energy through the mixed variational theorem(MVT). In the mixed formulation, independent transverse shear stresses are taken from the efficient higher-order zigzag plate theory, and the in-plane displacements are assumed to be those of the FSDT. Moreover, a smooth parabolic distribution through the thickness is assumed in the transverse normal displacement field in order to consider a transverse normal deformation. The resulting strain energy expression is referred to as an enhanced first order shear deformation theory, which is obtained via the mixed variational theorem with transverse normal deformation effect(EFSDTM_TN). The EFSDTM_TN has the same computational advantage as the FSDT_TN(FSDT with transverse normal deformation effect) does, which allows us to improve the through-the-thickness distributions of displacements and stresses via the recovery procedure. The thermal stresses obtained by the present theory are compared with those of the FSDT_TN and three-dimensional elasticity.

A kart is a vehicle without the suspension system and the differential gear. The kart frame as an elastic body plays the role of a spring. By the cornering of a kart, rolling, pitching and twisting motions are induced in the kart frame. Also the slip or noncontact of the wheel and a permanent deformation of the kart frame can be induced. In order to examine closely this phenomenon of the twisting deformation, measurement and analysis on torsion working stress with strain gage and tracking system are needed. According to the measurement result, while steady state driving in a curve in general the torsion working stress of the kart frame will be increased depending on the vehicle velocity, but the kart frame will be not permanent deformed. However, analysis of the torsion working stress in comparison with torsion fatigue limit shows that while unsteady state driving as clash with same drive condition the racing kart frame will be deformed more quickly as the leisure kart frame.

일반적으로 도로 포장체의 파손은 다양한 요소에 영향을 받는 것으로 알려져 있다. 그 중 가장 주된 포장체 파손형태로서 영구변형(permanent deformation)과 피로균열(fatigue crack)을 들 수 있으며 이들은 포장체의 공용수명을 단축시키는 주요원인이 된다. 도로 포장체의 영구변형을 정확히 예측하는 것은 도로포장체의 내구성을 파악하여 이를 기반으로 포장을 설계하는 포장설계법의 수립에 있어 매우 중요하다. 포장하부구조의 재료거동은 본질적으로 전단강도(τmax)와 밀접한 연관성을 가지므로 포장하부구조 내 발생한 전단응력τ의 전단강도에 대한 발생비를 고려하여 영구변형 모델을 설정할 필요가 대두되고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 이와 같은 전단응력비 개념을 도입한 대형반복삼축압축시험을 통하여 도로하부 재료 중 국내에서 사용되는 대표적인 입상의 보조기층 재료에 대한 영구변형 특성을 알아보았으며 이를 기초로 영구변형 모델의 수립에 필요한 모델 매개변수를 시험을 통해 새롭게 제안하고자 하였다.

RC교량의 내진성능은 교각에 충분한 연성도를 제공함으로써 확보할 수 있다. 이러한 연성도는 교각의 소성힌지 영역에 적절한 횡방향철근을 배근함으로써 실현할 수 있다. 횡방향철근에 의한 횡구속력은 유효구속력으로 결정되므로 단면형상과 횡방향철근량이 지배적인 요소가 된다. 동일한 횡방향철근량을 제공하더라도 설치간격, 배치형태, 갈고리 상세 등의 차이에 의해 유효구속력에 차이가 있게 된다. 후프띠철근에 의해 횡구속력을 발휘하는 원형단면과는 달리 사각 또는 중공사각단면에서는 유효구속력을 증가시키기 위해 보강띠철근이 함께 사용된다. 이러한 보강띠철근을 어떻게 고려하느냐에 따라 횡구속된 콘크리트의 응력-변형률 관계는 달라지게 된다. 본 연구에서는 실험을 통해 후프띠철근과 함께 보강띠철근을 갖는 정사각단면 콘크리트의 응력-변형률 관계를 파악하였으며 기존의 평가식과 비교를 통해 역학적 특성을 분석하였다.

내진설계의 기본적인 개념은 지진 시 요구되는 연성도 이상의 변형성능을 확보하는 것이다. 기둥의 경우 소성힌지 영역에 적절한 횡철근을 배근함으로써 이를 실현할 수 있다. 가장 경제적인 설계를 위해서는 횡구속 콘크리트의 응력-변형률 특성에 기초하여 횡철근량을 산정하는 것이다. 우리나라(도로교 설계기준)에서는 목표연성도를 단일화하여 동일한 횡철근을 제공하고 있으나 일본에서는 횡구속된 콘크리트의 응력-변형률 곡선식을 제공함으로써 경제적으로 소요 횡철근량을 산정하고 있다. 이러한 재료레벨(응력-변형도)의 특성을 사용하면 설계는 어려워지지만 보다 경제적인 설계가 가능하며 이는 성능에 기반한 내진설계의 경향과도 부합된다. 이 연구에서는 현행 도로교설계기준의 갈고리상세에 부합되는 횡철근을 배치한 부재에 대해 횡철근량을 변수로 하여 응력-변형률 실험을 수행하였다. 응력-변형률 특성을 정량적으로 평가할 수 있는 인자를 도입하여 실험결과와 기존의 콘크리트 모델식을 비교 분석하였다.

교통하중하의 포장구조체에 대한설계나 비선형해석에 있어 도로하부재료의 회복변형특성이 활용되고 있으나 국내에서는 관련연구가 매우 미진한 실정이다. 또한 매우 제한적인 범위의 자료만이 회복탄성계수를 추정하는데 활용되고 있어 본 연구에서는 도로기초 지반재료인 보조기층과 노상토를 대상으로 비선형특성을 파악하기 위한 반복재하 회복탄성계수 시험을 실시하였다. 또한 이를 토대로 응력조건을 고려한 회복탄성계수 예측모델과 적합한 응력의존 모델을 결정하고 이를 이용하여 유한요소 해석방법을 활용하여 포장체 및 도로하부 지반재료에 대한 거동을 파악하였다.