Next-generation Structure Lab. 

Hankyong National University

Professor Hyunjin Ju

School of Architecture & Design Convergence

Hankyong National University

The Structural Engineering Lab. at Hankyong National University is a research group consisting of members who major in Reinforced Concrete and Prestressed Concrete Structures, but the research topic is not limited to concrete structures and involves composite structures, precast concrete structures, advanced and eco-friendly construction materials that have been investigated in the line with policies in many countries to cope with global climate change all over the world. The research group conducts research on design and analysis for various building structures based on the understanding of material properties and mechanical behavior of structures. The goal of the research group is to achieve a better structural system that can be adopted in the future construction industry, which includes not only structural efficiency related to material saving, sectional optimization, and construction method but also energy efficiency that could be associated with thermal insulation and CDW (construction and demolition waste). To accomplish the tasks, the first phase is to investigate advanced materials such as high-performance concrete, FRP, fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix, lightweight concrete, and high thermal performance concrete. Also, eco-friendly materials such as recycled aggregate concrete and the use of bi-product are included in our research interest. For the second phase, such materials should be thoroughly validated in terms of their structural performance. The next stage of the research group would be the assessment and monitoring of the existing structures utilizing any sophisticated tools such as fuzzy theory and machine learning. 

Research is not about achieving a goal, but about finding the right direction to achieve it.

Announcement

Notice Hiring

This research group started a long journey in September 2021.
Looking for new students and researchers:

Should you be interested in joining our research group, please feel free to contact us. Click


News 1   Best Paper Award!!  at an International Conference

Meiramov, D., Seo, Y., Jung, C., and Ju, H., "Applicability of Steel Tube Connections in Precast Concrete Double-Wall," Advanced Innovation Technology 2024, in Danang, Vietnam, Jan. 8~11, 2024.


News 2   New publication

Han, S. J., Ju, H., Joo, H. E., and *Kim, K. S., “Shear Resistance Mechanism of Prefabricated Large-Scale Gerber Girder,” Journal of Building Engineering, Jan. 2024, Article Number 108424.


News 3   New publication

Mamesh, Z., Sailauova, D., Zhang, D., Ju, H., Lee, D., and Kim, J., “Slab Reinforcement Contributions to Negative Moment Strength of Reinforced Concrete T-Beam with High Strength Steel at Exterior Beam-Column Joints,” International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, Vol. 17, No. 1, Dec. 2023, Article Number 69.


News 4   New publication

Meiramov, D., Seo, Y., Ju, H., and Cho, H. C., “Direct Tensile Capacity of Steel Tube Connections in Precast Concrete Double-Wall System,” Buildings, Vol. 13, No. 11, 2023, 2872.


News 5   New publication

Meiramov, D., Ju, H., Seo, Y., Lee, S. J., and Ha, T., “Investigation of Column-to-Base Connections of Pole-Mounted Solar Panel Structures,” Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 208, No. 1, 2023, 108025. 

Contact

Office: 510 & 519 Engineering Building 3 on Anseong Campus

Phone:+82 (031) 670 5417  Fax:+82 (031) 670 5279

E-mail: hju@hknu.ac.kr

Website: https://www.hknu.ac.kr/hkdesignarch/2328/subview.do

University Site: https://www.hknu.ac.kr/hkdesignarch/index.do

Research Topics

·  Reinforced Concrete (RC)  and Prestressed Concrete (PSC) Structures

·  Mechanical Model and Design / Analysis of RC and PSC Structures

·  Application of Precast Concrete and Composite Members

·  Finite Element Method Utilizing Plasticity Model

·  Joint Behavior of Precast Members

·  High-Performance Concrete and Advanced Materials (fiber reinforce

    concrete, FRP, FRCM, Self-Consolidating Concrete)

·  Environmental-Friendly Concrete / Recycled Aggregate Concrete

·  Assessment and Retrofit / Repair of Existing Concrete Structures

·  Durability and Inspection of Existing Concrete Structures

·  Digital Image Correlation and Convolutional Neural Network

·  Large-Scale Testing

·  Interdisciplinary Research