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A Study of A Nonlinear Viscoelastic Model for Elastomeric Bushing in Radial Mode (일래스토메릭 부싱의 반경방향모드 비선형 점탄성 모델연구)

  • 이성범;류재평
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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    • 2002.10a
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    • pp.703-708
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    • 2002
  • An elastomeric bushing is a device used in automotive suspension systems to reduce the load transmitted from the wheel to the frame of the vehicle. A bushing is an elastomeric hollow cylinder which is bonded to a solid steel shaft at its inner surface and a steel sleeve at its outer surface. The relation between the load applied to the shaft or sleeve and the relative deformation of Elastomeric bushing is nonlinear and exhibits features of viscoelasticity. A load-displacement relation fur elastomeric bushing is important fur dynamic numerical simulations. A boundary value problem for the bushing response leads to the load-displacement relation which requires complex calculations and is hence unsuitable. Therefore, by modifying the constitutive equation for a nonlinear viscoelastic incompressible material developed by Lianis, the data fur the elastomeric bushing material was obtained and this data was used to derive the new load-displacement relation fur radial response of the bushing. After the load relaxation function for the bushing is obtained from the step displacement control test, Pipkin-Rogers model was developed. Solutions were allowed for comparison between the results of Modified Lianis model and those of the proposed model. It is shown that the proposed Pipkin-Rogers model is in very good agreement with Modified Lianis model.

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A study on Zn corrosion resistance of WC spray coating sealed with carbon nanotube suspensions (탄소 나노튜브 혼합액으로 봉공처리된 텅스텐 카바이드 용사층의 아연 내부식성에 대한 연구)

  • Kim, Bong-Hun;Lee, Bo-Young
    • Journal of Welding and Joining
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    • v.33 no.1
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    • pp.49-53
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    • 2015
  • An experimental study was conducted to investigate the effect of carbon nanotubes on the zinc corrosion resistance of sealing layer formed on the Tungsten Carbide spray coating. Using the nanotubes, a sealing agent in the form of solid-liquid suspensions was made and applied to the surface of spray coating. A series of experiments, consisted of three stages such as preparation of test piece, molten-pot immersion test, and evaluation of micro structure, were undertaken to demonstrate complicated interaction existing between zinc ions and sealing layer containing the nanotubes. Experimental results showed newly developed sealing layer were less susceptible to corrosion and thus coated layer was well protected even in the case of 10 days exposure. Comparison of the micro structure after molten pot test also indicated that carbon nanotubes still remained in the matrix and organized more reliable frame work constituted with boron nitride and chromium compound. It was revealed that carbon nanotubes in the sealing layer played positive role to enhance zinc corrosion resistance in the perspective of both fibrous structure and inherent chemical stability.

A Study on Radiation Noise of Vehicle Power Seat Recliner using Finite Element Analysis (유한요소해석을 이용한 차량용 파워 시트 리클라이너의 방사 소음에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Sung-Yuk;Kim, Key-Sun
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.101-107
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    • 2018
  • In this study, the analysis of radiation noise and chattering noise of vehicle seat recliner was conducted through testing and analysis. First, operating noise was measured by seat back frame and recliner, and chattering noise was confirmed. Next, the transient dynamic analysis was performed, and the result was mapped to the acoustic analysis. Finally, the test and analysis were compared and analyzed. The results are as follow. First, it was found that the peaks appeared in common in the range of 620~650Hz, 1,240~1,290 Hz, and 1,840~1,940 Hz. It was judged that the dynamic characteristics of the recliner system overlapped with the rotation component of the motor to cause amplification of noise and vibration. Next, as a result of imaging the radiation noise analysis, it was judged that the noise radiated in the forward and backward direction has a greater influence than the direction of the rotation axis when the ear position of the person is taken as a reference.

A Study on the Behavior Characteristics of Tsunami Damper for the Nuclear Power Plant (원자력 발전소용 쓰나미 댐퍼의 거동특성에 관한 연구)

  • Seo, Ji-Hwan;Kim, Byung-Tak;Chin, Do-Hun
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.106-112
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    • 2014
  • This study presents the mechanical behavior of a ventilating window (a tsunami damper) on the building wall of a nuclear power plant. The window, which is under development, is used to ventilate a machinery room and the building under normal conditions, but it also provides a safety barrier for critical equipment against a tsunami caused by an earthquake. A finite element analysis was conducted to investigate the deflection and the stress distribution of the window under given loading conditions. With symmetry, a one-quarter portion of one window was modeled, and the pressure due to a great tide is assumed to be 7 bar. A structural analysis of the assembled frame, composed of a blade and casing, was also conducted using contact conditions to find the stress and strain configurations caused by the applied pressure.

Flame image precise measurement and flame control to raise combustion efficiencies of a blast furnace (고로의 연소효율을 높이기 위한 화염영상 정밀 검출 및 화염제어)

  • Kim, Jae-Yeol;Lee, Seung-Chul;Kwak, Nam-Su;Han, Jae-Ho
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.13 no.6
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    • pp.8-14
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    • 2014
  • Pulverized coal (PC) has become an important auxiliary fuel in the iron and steel industry since the technique of pulverized coal injection (PCI) was developed for iron making. The combustion efficiencies of pulverized coal in blowpipes and tuyeres under various operational conditions are numerically predicted to determine the performance levels with regard to different locations of the nozzles in a blast furnace. A variety of parameters, including the pulverized coal quantities, oxygen amounts, inlet temperatures of the tuyeres, and the mass flow rate of coal carrier gas are taken into consideration. Also, in order to develop greater efficiency than those of existing coal injection systems, this study applies a flame measurement system using a charge-coupled device (CCD) camera and a frame grabber. It uses auto sampling algorithms from the flame shape information to determine the device for the optimal location control for PCI. This study finds further improvements of the blast furnace performance via the control of the PCI locations.

Development of High Tension Tensile Tester for Transmission Line (송배전 선로 고장력 인장시험기 개발)

  • Shin, Dong-Hwa;Lee, Byung-Ho
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Industry Convergence
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    • v.21 no.5
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    • pp.219-225
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    • 2018
  • In this paper, for the testing of tensile strength of dead-end clamp used in transmission line, resulting values were estimated by designing and producing the horizontal version of widely-used vertical tensile tester. Tensile strength test of dead-end clamp for transmission line is essential for quality test of products. Moreover, tensile tester is an equipment that requires high level of reliability which needs to be examined through sampling tests commensurate with total inspection. Frames of tensile tester were made up of H-beams so that it can endure more than 20 [tons] of load capability and the test was implemented for 60[seconds] applying five types of tension. In consequence, the tester could withstand up to 21,600[kg] of weight as well as all types of tension. This newly developed horizontal tensile tester can be utilized in figuring out properties of various materials by estimating tensile strength of materials such as metal, rubber and fiber.

Study on Optimal Design of F-Apron of Vehicles by Multi-material Bonding (이종소재 접합을 이용한 차량 F-Apron 최적설계에 관한 연구)

  • Jung, Yoon-Soo;Lee, Gyung-Il;Kim, Jae-Yeol
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.18 no.2
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    • pp.102-107
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    • 2019
  • The vehicle market has developed environment-friendly vehicles to comply with fuel economy regulations and exhaust regulations that have become stricter and stricter over time. Many studies have been conducted to improve the travel performance and fuel economy of environment-friendly vehicles, and vehicle manufacturers have been studying how to manufacture light-weight vehicles in order to improve the fuel economy of both existing vehicles and the newer environment-friendly vehicles. Exemplary light-weight vehicle technologies optimizes the design of the vehicle body structure, which is a vehicle weight-reducing method that modifies component shapes or layouts to optimize the structure of the vehicle. In addition, the new process technology uses new light-weight and very strong materials, and not typical materials, to manufacture light-weight vehicles. This study aims at the optimal design of vehicle body structures using multi-materials for the Fender-Apron, which is an important frame member for the external front side of a vehicle body, by conducting FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and multi-material bonding.

Safety Evaluate of Brackets for Bare Chassis of a 30-seated Bus

  • Choi, Wan-Mug
    • International journal of advanced smart convergence
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.215-221
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    • 2022
  • In the manufacturing process of the bus treated as the commercial vehicle, after making the bare chassis which is the basic frame of the vehicle body, the part in which passengers ride is connected. In addition, the necessary parts such as the engine and transmission required for the operation of the bus are connected to the bare chassis. The element connecting the parts such as the boarding part of the passengers, the engine, the suspension and the transmission is the bracket. The device required for driving and operating the vehicle is mounted on the bare chassis using the bracket, which should ensure stability during bus operation. In this study, we were performed stress analysis to evaluate the stability of three types of brackets connecting the bare chassis of a new type of 30-seater bus in the development process and components required for driving and operation. The stress analysis should be preceded by the analysis of boundary conditions considering the loads applied to the brackets according to the material of the bracket to be analyzed and the driving type of the bus. The finite element model for structural analysis of brackets according to the driving type of the bus was used by Altair's Hypermesh 2017, and the solver used for structural analysis was Altair's Optistruct. The stress analysis was performed to present the safe and vulnerable parts of the three brackets.

Study of Examples for Air Bag Non-deployment Including Rear Collision and Failure Phenomenon by Damage of Control Parts in Vehicle Air Bag (자동차 에어백의 제어부품 불량에 의한 고장현상 및 후방 추돌에 관련된 에어백 미전개에 대한 사례 연구)

  • Lee, Il Kwon;Kim, Young Gyu;Moon, Hak Hook
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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    • v.16 no.6
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    • pp.102-106
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    • 2012
  • The purpose of this paper is to study the failure cases in relation to system of Air Bag in vehicle happened in the field. In the first example, it was separated the soldering parts connected the wire pin between air bag module and clock spring of air bag. Whenever the pin shake by the car's vibration, the driver verified the malfunction phenomenon appeared air bag warning lamp on instrument panel in front of driver's seat. in car inside room. The second example, it verified the warning lamp lighting phenomenon of air bag by produced the circuit plate non-contacting of single an element in air bag electronic control unit. The third example, it verified the light of air bag warning indicator lamp by separated with soldering parts connecting inner pin and resistance terminal of seat belt pretensioner using passenger seat. The fourth example, when the passenger car crash a back of truck, the former bumper get jammed under the latter as the roof height of car low less than that. Therefore, the impact of Car's collision verified that don't transfer with body frame of vehicle because of no attachment impact sensor in it.

Development of Robot Platform for Autonomous Underwater Intervention (수중 자율작업용 로봇 플랫폼 개발)

  • Yeu, Taekyeong;Choi, Hyun Taek;Lee, Yoongeon;Chae, Junbo;Lee, Yeongjun;Kim, Seong Soon;Park, Sanghyun;Lee, Tae Hee
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.168-177
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    • 2019
  • KRISO (Korea Research Institute of Ship & Ocean Engineering) started a project to develop the core algorithms for autonomous intervention using an underwater robot in 2017. This paper introduces the development of the robot platform for the core algorithms, which is an ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) type with one 7-function manipulator. Before the detailed design of the robot platform, the 7E-MINI arm of the ECA Group was selected as the manipulator. It is an electrical type, with a weight of 51 kg in air (30 kg in water) and a full reach of 1.4 m. To design a platform with a small size and light weight to fit in a water tank, the medium-size manipulator was placed on the center of platform, and the structural analysis of the body frame was conducted by ABAQUS. The robot had an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), a DVL (Doppler Velocity Log), and a depth sensor for measuring the underwater position and attitude. To control the robot motion, eight thrusters were installed, four for vertical and the rest for horizontal motion. The operation system was composed of an on-board control station and operation S/W. The former included devices such as a 300 VDC power supplier, Fiber-Optic (F/O) to Ethernet communication converter, and main control PC. The latter was developed using an ROS (Robot Operation System) based on Linux. The basic performance of the manufactured robot platform was verified through a water tank test, where the robot was manually operated using a joystick, and the robot motion and attitude variation that resulted from the manipulator movement were closely observed.