Research

Research Projects (69)

Evaluation on the Structural Performance of the Steel Permanent Formwork Column at the Construction Stage, Dec. 2024 ~ Dec. 2025

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Total amount: $38,000

· Funding Agency: The Naeun Structural Engineering Co. Ltd.

Blast Impact Analysis and Optimization of Protective Wall Arrangement, Dec. 2024 ~ May 2025

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Total amount: $30,000

· Funding Agency: Defense Agency for Technology and Quality(DATQ)

Hansung PCC. Co., Ltd. Specimen Elastic Modulus Material Test, Nov. 2024 ~ Jun. 2025

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Total amount: $3,800

· Funding Agency: Hansung PCC. Co., Ltd.

Hansung PCC. Co., Ltd. Specimen Material Test, Nov. 2024 ~ May 2025

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Total amount: $9,000

· Funding Agency: Hansung PCC. Co., Ltd.

Performance Verification of Existing Pile Load Education Method Using Post-Tension, Sept. 2024 ~ Feb. 2025

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Total amount: $10,000

· Funding Agency: Tekhan. Co., Ltd.

Strengthening Performance Evaluation of Slab-Column Joints in a Flat Plate System, May. 2024 ~ Nov. 2024

· PI: Dr. Jung-Yoon Lee (Korea Institute for Structural Maintenance and Inspection), Co-PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Korea Institute for Structural Maintenance and Inspection)

· Total amount: $622,321

· Funding Agency: Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH)

Horizontal & Vertical Space Extension Platform Based on Remaining Service Life Estimation Model for Building structures, May. 2024 ~ Apr. 2029

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: RS-2024-00343740

· Total amount: $1,487,775

· Funding Agency: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRFK)

Structural Performance Evaluation of Wall-Slab and Beam-Column Joints of PC Apartment House, Aug. 2023 ~ Feb. 2024

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Korea Institute for Structural Maintenance and Inspection)

· Total amount: $476,280

· Funding Agency: Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH)

Data Fusion Laboratory for Strengthening Disaster Resilience of Buildings, Jun. 2023 ~ Feb. 2026

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: RS-2023-00220019

· Total amount: $1,375,000

· Funding Agency: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRFK)

Evaluation of Evacuation Safety for Multiplex Building Considering Egress Delay Time and Smoke Exhaust System, May. 2023 ~ Feb. 2025

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 202305191012

· Total amount: $40,000

· Funding Agency: University Innovation Support Project, University of Seoul (UOS)

Structural Analysis and Fire Resistance Test for the Application of Steel Permanent Mold Beams, Sep. 2022 ~ Apr. 2023

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Conus)

· Amount: $22,000

· Funding Agency: The Naeun Structural Engineering Co. Ltd.

Eco-friendly Design and Construction Technology for Construction Period Shortening Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Steel Permanent Formwork, Apr. 2022 ~ Mar. 2024

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: S3223382

· Amount: $147,005

· Funding Agency: Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS)

Evaluation on the Structural Performance of the Steel Formwork Beam at the Construction Stage, Sep. 2021 ~ Aug. 2022

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 202109172003

· Amount: $36.300

· Funding Agency: The Naeun Structural Engineering Co. Ltd.

AI Based Real-Time ASET and Optimal Route-Finding System for Complex Buildings under Fire, Apr. 2021 ~ Dec. 2022

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 21CTAP-C163892-01

· Amount: $200,000/year

· Funding Agency: Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement (KAIA)

Development of Integrated Risk Management Package Technology Based on Safety of Facilities, Apr. 2021 ~ Dec. 2025

· PI: Jeong-Rae Cho (KICT), Co-PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 21RMPP-C163162-01

· Amount: $450,000/year

· Funding Agency: Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement (KAIA)

Development of an Artificial Neural Network-Based Prediction Model for Service Life of Concrete Considering Freeze-Thaw According to P-Wave and S-Wave Velocities, May. 2021 ~ Feb. 2023

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 202106091015

· Total amount: $40,000

· Funding Agency: University Innovation Support Project, University of Seoul (UOS).

Development of Building Safety Improvement Technology Based on Self-Sensible Composites, Mar. 2021 ~ Feb. 2024

· PI: Soo-Yeon Seo (Korea National University of Transportation), Co-PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 2021R1A4A2001964

· Total amount: $1,500,000

· Funding Agency: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRFK)

Evaluation on Structural Performance of Inverted Precast Slabs, Dec. 2019 ~ Feb. 2020

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 201909252001

· Total amount: $20,000

· Funding Agency: CAMUS E&C. Co., Ltd.

Evaluation on Seismic Performance of Precast Wide Girder-Column Joints, Nov. 2019 ~ Mar. 2020

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 201911272002

· Total amount: $90,000

· Funding Agency: DL Construction. Co., Ltd.

Development of Concrete Modular Structure Platform Utilizing Artificial Intelligent System, Sep. 2019 ~ Feb. 2024

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 2019R1A2C2086388

· Total amount: $800,000

· Funding Agency: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRFK)

Development of Evacuation Guide System under Fire in Multiplex Buildings Based on Artificial Neural Networks, Aug. 2019 ~ Feb. 2021

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 201909021001

· Total amount: $40,000

· Funding Agency: University Innovation Support Project, University of Seoul (UOS)

Study on Effective Compressive Strength of Slab-Column Connection with Different Concrete Strength, May. 2019 ~ Apr. 2020

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 201904301043

· Total amount: $12,000

· Funding Agency: Research Fund of the University of Seoul (UOS)

Fire Resistance Performance Evaluation for Expanded Application of Prestressed Hollow-Core Slabs, Dec. 2018 ~ Oct. 2019

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 201812282003

· Total amount: $90,000

· Funding Agency: HANSUNG PCC. Co., Ltd.

Development of Building Safety Improvement Technology Based on Self-Sensible Composites, Jun. 2018 ~ Feb. 2021

· PI: Soo-Yeon Seo (Korea National University of Transportation), Co-PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 2018R1A4A1025953

· Total amount: $1,375,000

· Funding Agency: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRFK)

Performance Evaluation of the Composite Structure of Inverted Triangular Truss and Deck Plate Slab System with Two Ribs per Unit Width, May. 2018 ~ May. 2019

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 201805142002

· Total amount: $55,000

· Funding Agency: The Naeun Structural Enginnering Co., Ltd.

Development of Double Composite Wall System Suitable for Underground Outer Wall, Jun. 2017 ~ May. 2018

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: C0511094

· Total amount: $120,000

· Funding Agency: Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS)

Development of Concrete Rapid Prototyping System, Jun. 2017 ~ May. 2018

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Conus)

· Grant No.: C0512726

· Total amount: $130,000

· Funding Agency: Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS)

Development of Hybrid Prestressed-Precast Press System with High Sustainable Durability for Building Structure Lasting for 100 Years, Apr. 2017 ~ Dec. 2019

· PI: Kwang-Ryang Chung (DYSE), Co-PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 17TBIP-C125047-01

· Amount: $500,000/year

· Funding Agency: Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement (KAIA)

Development of Efficient 4th Generation Structural System Using High Performance Materials, Jun. 2016 ~ May. 2019

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 2016R1A2B2010277

· Total amount: $500,000

· Funding Agency: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRFK)

Study on Structural Behavior of Beam-Column Joints for Commercialization of Pressed Precast System, Mar. 2016 ~ Dec. 2016

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 201604182002

· Total amount: $80,000

· Funding Agency: KTB Korea. Co., Ltd.

Development of High-Efficiency Deck Plate Slab System with Inverted Triangle Truss Re-Bar, May. 2016 ~ Mar. 2017

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 201605162002

· Total amount: $40,000

· Funding Agency: Thenaeun SE. Co., Ltd.

Development of Prestressed Precast Hybrid Beams with Wide Flange for Fast-Built and Material Saving of Steel, Jun. 2015 ~ Jun. 2017

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 16CTAP-C097986-02

· Total amount: $500,000

· Funding Agency: Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement (KAIA)

Development of Design and Construction Methods for Concrete Columns Using Industrial By-Products as Prefabricated Permanent Molds with High Performance Steel Reinforcement, Apr. 2015 ~ Apr. 2017

· PI: Sung Bae Kim (TNSE), Co-PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 16CTAP-C097986-02

· Total amount: $1,500,000

· Funding Agency: Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement (KAIA)

Standard for the Performance-Based Fire Safety Design of Building and Development of Improved Fire Safety Technology, Jul. 2015 ~ Oct. 2020

· PI: Heung-Youl Kim (KICT), Co-PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 20AUDP-B100356-06

· Total amount: $10,000,000

· Funding Agency: Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement (KAIA)

Experimental Study on Performance Verification of Piles with Ring Reinforcement, Nov. 2015 ~ Sep. 2016

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 201511192001

· Total amount: $70,000

· Funding Agency: GILGYO E&C. Co., Ltd.

Validation on Panel Tester's Experimental Reliability and Test Equipment Safety, Aug. 2015 ~ Sep. 2016

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 201508032006

· Total amount: $15,000

· Funding Agency: ACEONE TECH. Co., Ltd.

Development of Prestressed PC Composite Beam Using Double Stud Rail, Jun. 2015 ~ May. 2016

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: C0296666

· Total amount: $100,000

· Funding Agency: Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS)

Development of Long-Span Composite Beam, Oct. 2014 ~ Jun. 2015

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 201410302001

· Total amount: $120,000

· Funding Agency: CAMUS E&C. Co., Ltd

Study on Seismic Behavior and Design Method Of ECC/RC Composite Column, Jul. 2014 ~ Jun. 2016

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 2014K2A2A2000659

· Total amount: $30,000

· Funding Agency: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRFK)

Experimental Study for Performance Verification of IMT PC Slab, Jun. 2014 ~ Nov. 2014

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 201406132004

· Total amount: $40,000

· Funding Agency: CHEONG JIN E&C. Co., Ltd

Development of Design and Construction Method for Spalling Controlled and Non-Welded CFT Column, Jun. 2014 ~ Jun. 2016

· PI: Hyung-Jun Kim (MYAE), Co-PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 15TBIP-C076290-02

· Total amount: $1,000,000

· Funding Agency: Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement (KAIA)

Development of External Precast Walls and Joint Details for Earthquake-Resistant Reinforcement of Non-Seismic Buildings, Jun. 2014 ~ May. 2015

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Conus)

· Grant No.: C0198934

· Total amount: $80,000

· Funding Agency: Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS)

The Development Method of Fire Resistance Structure for non-coating of Slim Floor Long Span Beam, Apr. 2012 ~ Feb. 2015

· PI: Heung-Youl Kim (KICT), Co-PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 14CHUD-C061948-03

· Total amount: $700,000

· Funding Agency: Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement (KAIA)

Development of Post-Tensioning Reinforcement Method for Flexural Members Utilizing Highly Efficient Anchorage System, Oct. 2013 ~ Sep. 2014

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Conus)

· Grant No.: C0137633

· Total amount: $100,000

· Funding Agency: Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS)

Development of Highly Efficient Material Saving PC Slab with Structural Aesthetics, Oct. 2013 ~ Sep. 2014

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: C0100227

· Total amount: $120,000

· Funding Agency: Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS)

Bond Behavior and Structural Performance of Prestressed Concrete Members with High Strength Tendons, Jun. 2013 ~ May. 2016

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Conus)

· Grant No.: 2013R1A1A1A05007001

· Total amount: $140,000

· Funding Agency: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRFK)

Development of Horizontal Prestressed PC Members Optimized for Long Span Structures, May. 2013 ~ Dec. 2014

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 201305142002

· Total amount: $170,000

· Funding Agency: SAMSUNG C&T. Co., Ltd

Field Measurement of Asan Yonghwa I-Double Tee Slabs, Oct. 2012 ~ May. 2014

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 20120222001

· Total amount: $50,000

· Funding Agency: HDC. Co., Ltd

Development of Ultra-High Pressure Actuator and Uniformly Distributed Biaxial Loading Servo-Valve Control System, Jun. 2012 ~ May. 2014

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 1425081037

· Total amount: $400,000

· Funding Agency: Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS)

High Performance and Fast-Built Hybrid Hollow Precast Structural System, May. 2012 ~ Apr. 2015

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 2012R1A2A2A02010512

· Amount: $400,000/year

· Funding Agency: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRFK)

Study on New Technology of EG-Frame Method, Mar. 2012 ~ Dec. 2012

· PI: Soo-Yeon Seo (Korea National University of Transportation), Co-PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Total amount: $90,000

· Funding Agency: CM Partners. Co., Ltd

Experimental Verification on APP Girder Slabs, Jun.2012 ~ Feb. 2013

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 201206142003

· Total amount: $24,000

· Funding Agency: HANAS E&C. Co., Ltd.

Improved Technology on HCS Shear Strength and Integration with Topping Concrete, Mar. 2012 ~ Dec. 2012

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 201204252001

· Total amount: $90,000

· Funding Agency: SAMSUNG C&T. Co., Ltd

Nonlinear Analysis Method for Continuous Post-Tensioned Members with Unbonded Tendons, May. 2011 ~ Apr. 2012

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 201104251025

· Total amount: $10,000

· Funding Agency: Research Fund of the University of Seoul (UOS)

Prevention Methods of Cracks in Parking Lot Floor, Dec. 2010 ~ Nov. 2011

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 201012152001

· Total amount: $45,000

· Funding Agency: WinTech Prime. Co.,Ltd.

Development of High-Performance Prestressed Composite Outrigger System, Jun. 2010 ~ May. 2012

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 00041190

· Total amount: $440,000

· Funding Agency: Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS)

Allowable Stress at Transfer in Pretensioned Members, May. 2010 ~ Apr. 2013

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 2010-0003728

· Total amount: $150,000

· Funding Agency: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRFK)

Field Experiment and Improvement of Details for Reducing Cracks of PC Slabs in Parking Lots, Mar. 2010 ~ Sept. 2010

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 201003042003

· Total amount: $49,000

· Funding Agency: HDC. Co., Ltd.

Development of PS Embedded Composite Beam with Improved Jacking Method, Jul. 2009 ~ Jun. 2010

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 1425067983

· Total amount: $60,000

· Funding Agency: Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS)

Evaluation of Shear Behavior of Normal and High Strength Prestressed Concrete Beams Reinforced with Steel Fibers, Jul. 2010 ~ Jun. 2012

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: KRF-2009-0070821

· Total amount: $150,000

· Funding Agency: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRFK)

Flexural Behavior of Damaged Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened by External Tendons, Jul. 2008 ~ Jun. 2010

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: KRF-2008-331-D00637

· Amount: $40,000/year

· Funding Agency: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRFK)

Flexural Behavior of Post-Tensioned Members with Unbonded Tendons, May. 2008 ~ Apr. 2009

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 200805061067

· Total amount: $20,000

· Funding Agency: Research Fund of the University of Seoul (UOS)

Study on Optimization of PT Method for Residential Buildings, Jul. 2007 ~ Mar. 2008

· PI: Sang-Sik Kim (Inha University), Co-PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: KCI-R-08-002

· Total amount: $60,000

· Funding Agency: SAMSUNG C&T. Co., Ltd

Evaluation of Shear Strength for Reinforced Concrete Members, May.2006 ~ Apr.2007

· PI: Dr. Kang Su Kim (Univ. of Seoul)

· Grant No.: 200605011024

· Total amount: $10,000

· Funding Agency: Research Fund of the University of Seoul (UOS)

NCHRP 12-61, Simplified Shear Design of Structural Concrete Members, 2003 ~ 2005

· PI: Daniel A. Kuchma and Neil M. Hawkins (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), Researcher: Kang Su Kim

· Funding Agency: National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Transportation Research Board of National Academies, Washington, D.C.,

NCHRP 12-56, Application of the LRFD Bridge Design Specifications to High-Strength Structural Concrete: Shear Provisions, 2001 ~ 2005

· PI: Daniel A. Kuchma and Neil M. Hawkins (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), Researcher: Kang Su Kim

· Funding Agency: National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Transportation Research Board of National Academies, Washington, D.C.,

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