• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제16권1호통권68호
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• pp.123-134
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• 2004

본 연구에서는 효율적인 형상최적화를 위해 다단계 분할기법으로 트러스 구조물의 형상 최적화를 시도하였다. 1단계에서는 단면적을 설계변수로 하여 중량, 또는 체적을 목적함수로 하고 다하중 재하조건 하의 거동제약조건과 부가적인 제약조건을 고려하여 비선형 최적화 문제를 형성한다. 이 비선형 계획문제를 축차 선형계획 문제로 변환하여 개선된 허용방향법으로 최적화하였다. 이때 필요한 도함수는 다른 연구와 달리 효율적이라고 알려진 거동공간법으로 구하였고, 최적화 과정 중 이를 이용하여 부재력를 근사화 함으로써 계산의 효율성을 높였다. 2단계에서는 형상 설계변수만을 고려한 무제약 최적화 문제로 형성한 후 일방향 탐사기법을 적용하여 형상을 최적화하였다. 이와 같이 구성된 본 연구의 알고리즘을 몇 가지 트러스 구조물에 적용하여 본 알고리즘의 적용성과 효율성 및 타당성을 증명하였다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.21-25
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• 2013

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the shaping ability of newly marketed single-file instruments, Wave One (Dentsply-Maillefer) and Reciproc (VDW GmbH), in terms of maintaining the original root canal configuration and curvature, with or without a glide-path. Materials and Methods: According to the instruments used, the blocks were divided into 4 groups (n = 10): Group 1, no glide-path / Wave One; Group 2, no glide-path / Reciproc; Group 3, #15 K-file / Wave One; Group 4, #15 K-file / Reciproc. Pre- and post-instrumented images were scanned and the canal deviation was assessed. The cyclic fatigue stress was loaded to examine the cross-sectional shape of the fractured surface. The broken fragments were evaluated under the scanning electron microscope (SEM) for topographic features of the cross-section. Statistically analysis of the data was performed using one-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey's test (${\alpha}$ = 0.05). Results: The ability of instruments to remain centered in prepared canals at 1 and 2 mm levels was significantly lower in Group 1 (p < 0.05). The centering ratio at 3, 5, and 7 mm level were not significantly different. Conclusions: The Wave One file should be used following establishment of a glide-path larger than #15.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제54권6호
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• pp.1135-1152
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• 2015

Most of current bridge decks are made of reinforced concrete and often deteriorate at a relatively rapid rate in operational environments. The quick deterioration of the deck often impacts other critical components of the bridge. Another disadvantage of the concrete deck is its high weight in long-span bridges. Therefore, it is essential to examine new materials and innovative designs using hybrid system consisting conventional materials such as concrete and steel with FRP plates which is also known as composite deck. Since these decks are relatively new, so it would be useful to evaluate their performances in more details. The present study is dedicated to Hat-Shape composite girder with concrete slab. The structural performance of girder was evaluated with nonlinear finite element method by using ABAQUS and numerical results have been compared with experimental results of other researches. After ensuring the validity of numerical modeling of composite deck, parametric studies have been conducted; such as investigating the effects of constituent properties by changing the compressive strength of concrete slab and Elasticity modulus of GFRP materials. The efficacy of the GFRP box girders has been studied by changing GFRP material to steel and aluminum. In addition, the effect of Cross-Sectional Configuration has been evaluated. It was found that the behavior of this type of composite girders can be studied with numerical methods without carrying out costly experiments. The material properties can be modified to improve ultimate load capacity of the composite girder. strength-to-weight ratio of the girder increased by changing the GFRP material to aluminum and ultimate load capacity enhanced by deformation of composite girder cross-section.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.1001-1009
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• 2002

본 연구는 반복 수평하중을 받는 철근 콘크리트 T형 벽체의 횡철근의 구속범위를 제안하기 위한 것이다. 횡철근의 구속범위는 압축과 인장변형율 분포에 의해 좌우되는 중립축을 기준으로 압축변형율과 콘크리트 극한 변형율의 분포에 따라 결정된다. 압축변형율은 바닥층 평면적에 대한 벽 단면비, 형상비, 단면형상, 압축력, 그리고 철근비 등에 따라 다르게 나타난다. T형 벽체의 중립축은 플랜지의 영향으로 정가력과 부가력이 다르게 나타나며, T형 벽체의 중립축이 직사각형 벽체와 다르기 때문에 압축콘크리트를 구속하여 주는 횡철근의 구속범위가 다르게 나타날 것으로 판단된다. 또한, 좌우 대칭으로 배근되는 직사각형 벽체는 반복적인 수평하중에 대해 좌우 대칭인 구조적 특성을 나타내지만, T형 벽체의 경우는 좌우 비대칭적인 구조적 특성을 보인다. 즉, 복부 단부가 압축을 받는 정가력인 경우, 중립축 깊이(c)가 직사각형 벽체보다 크게 나타나며, 복부 단부가 인장을 받는 부가력인 경우, 중립축 깊이(c)가 직사각형 벽체보다 작게 나타난다. 그러므로, T형 벽체를 직사각형 벽체로 가정하여 좌우대칭으로 횡철근을 구속할 경우, 압축을 받는 복부 단부에서 요구되는 횡철근의 구속범위가 증가할 것으로 판단된다 따라서, 본연구에서는 T형 벽체의 구조적 특성을 파악하고, 실험값과 기존분석 및 단면해석을 비교함으로써 T형 벽체의 중립축 깊이를 제시하였다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.244-253
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• 1997

During preparation of narrow curved canals, procedural accidents such as, ledge, zipping, and transportation are frequently encountered and may lead to failure of endodontic therapy. To reduce these procedural errors and efficiently manage curved canals, various modifications in instrumentation technique and the design and flexibility of instruments have been advocated. This study compared the maintenance of the original canal curvature, cross sectional canal shape, and preparation time during instrumentation with stainless steel hand (K-Flexo) file, and nickel-titanium rotary files (Profile and Lightspeed). Thirty resin blocks with simulated curved canals of 20~25 degrees were used and divided into three groups of 10 each. In group 1, canals were instrumented using a quarter turn/pull technique with K-Flexofiles. Group 2 canals were prepared with rotary NiTi Profiles. Group 3 was prepared with rotary NiTi Lightspeed instrument. Before and after instrumentation, all canals were scanned using stereo microcope, FlexCam camera, and Photoshop 3.0 computer program. The results were as follows : 1. All groups showed some loss of canal curvature after instrumentation. Average loss of canal curvature was 8.6 degrees for K-Flexofile, 7.7 degrees for Profile, and 5.8 degrees for Lightspeed. Lightspeed exhibited significantly less curvature loss than K-Flexofile (p<0.05). 2. At the apical 1-mm level, Profile produced significantly rounder canals than Lightspeed (p<0.05). At the 3-mm level, Profile and Lightspeed exhibited significantly rounder canals than K-Flexofile (p<0.05). 3. Preparation with Lightspeed was significantly faster than Profile and K-Flexofile, and Profile was faster than K-Flexofile (p<0.05). 4. There was no significant difference in incidence of zipping between the hand K-Flexofile and rotary NiTi (Profile and Lightspeed) instruments. Most of apical canals were slightly widened near the apical foramen. As a results of this study, rotary NiTi instruments are superior to the K-Flexofile in regard to the maintenance of original canal curvature, cross-sectional shape and preparation time. But more investigations and studies should be needed to evaluate the ideal canal instrumentation.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.549-556
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• 2010

가변성형공정에서는 형상 변형이 가능한 가변금형의 성형면을 고르게 형성하기 위하여 일반적으로 우레탄, 고무 등 같은 탄성체 패드를 가변금형과 소재 사이에 삽입하여 이용한다. 이에 본 연구에서는 이러한 탄성패드가 성형성에 미치는 영향에 대한 조사를 위하여 탄성체의 경도 및 두께를 주요 변수로 고려한 수치해석적 연구를 수행하였다. 탄성패드 소재로는 우레탄을 이용하였으며, 이의 물성 획득을 위한 압축시험을 수행하였고, 초탄성체 재료 모델로 가정하여 가변성형공정해석에 적용하였다. 탄성체의 경도와 두께의 변화에 따른 해석 결과로부터 성형 정확도를 조사하기 위하여 주방향의 단면형상을 비교하였으며, 목적형상에 대한 오차를 비교하였다. 이로부터 가변성형공정에 이용되는 탄성 패드가 적절히 선정되어야 함을 확인하였으며, 패드의 경도 및 두께 선정에 대한 기준을 제안하였다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.182-188
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• 2016

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the proximity of the mandibular molar apex to the buccal bone surface in order to provide anatomic information for apical surgery. Materials and Methods: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of 127 mandibular first molars and 153 mandibular second molars were analyzed from 160 patients' records. The distance was measured from the buccal bone surface to the root apex and the apical 3.0 mm on the cross-sectional view of CBCT. Results: The second molar apex and apical 3 mm were located significantly deeper relative to the buccal bone surface compared with the first molar (p < 0.01). For the mandibular second molars, the distance from the buccal bone surface to the root apex was significantly shorter in patients over 70 years of age (p < 0.05). Furthermore, this distance was significantly shorter when the first molar was missing compared to nonmissing cases (p < 0.05). For the mandibular first molars, the distance to the distal root apex of one distal-rooted tooth was significantly greater than the distance to the disto-buccal root apex (p < 0.01). In mandibular second molar, the distance to the apex of C-shaped roots was significantly greater than the distance to the mesial root apex of non-C-shaped roots (p < 0.01). Conclusions: For apical surgery in mandibular molars, the distance from the buccal bone surface to the apex and apical 3 mm is significantly affected by the location, patient age, an adjacent missing anterior tooth, and root configuration.

• 에너지공학
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.35-41
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• 2003

본 연구에서는 배가스의 현열회수를 통해 연소기기의 열효율을 향상시키는 축열연소시스템에서 구형축열체를 이용한 축열기내 열유동을 해석할 수 있는 수치해석 코드를 개발하였다. 이를 통해 축열기내 비정상 열유동을 해석하고 축열기 길이를 포함한 축열기 형상과 축열체 구경에 따른 배열회수와 압력손실의 관계를 파악해 보았다. 수치해석은 1차원 2상 유체역학 모델을 도입하여 MacCormack방식으로 해를 얻었으며, 실험적 경향과 일치함을 알 수 있었다. 개발된 수치코드를 통해 얻은 결론은 축열기 길이가 길고 입자구경이 작으며 축열기내 유체 유속이 빠른 경우에 많은 배열을 회수할 수 있으나 압력손실이 커짐을 알 수 있었다.

• Wind and Structures
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.633-648
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• 2020

The objective of this work was to investigate the interference effects of two-parallel bridge decks on aerodynamic coefficients, vortex-induced vibration, flutter instability and flutter derivatives. The two bridges have significant difference in cross-sections, dynamic properties, and flutter speeds of each isolate bridge. The aerodynamic static tests and aeroelastic tests were performed in TU-AIT boundary layer wind tunnel in Thammasat University (Thailand) with sectional models in a 1:90 scale. Three configuration cases, including the new bridge stand-alone (case 1), the upstream new bridge and downstream existing bridge (case 2), and the downstream new bridge and the upstream existing bridge (case 3), were selected in this study. The covariance-driven stochastic subspace identification technique (SSI-COV) was applied to identify aerodynamic parameters (i.e., natural frequency, structural damping and state space matrix) of the decks. The results showed that, interference effects of two bridges decks on aerodynamic coefficients result in the slightly reduction of the drag coefficient of case 2 and 3 when compared with case 1. The two parallel configurations of the bridge result in vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) and significantly lower the flutter speed compared with the new bridge alone. The huge torsional motion from upstream new bridge (case 2) generated turbulent wakes flow and resulted in vertical aerodynamic damping H1^* of existing bridge becomes zero at wind speed of 72.01 m/s. In this case, the downstream existing bridge was subjected to galloping oscillation induced by the turbulent wake of upstream new bridge. The new bridge also results in significant reduction of the flutter speed of existing bridge from the 128.29 m/s flutter speed of the isolated existing bridge to the 75.35 m/s flutter speed of downstream existing bridge.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.161-183
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• 2017

This paper investigates the damage identification of the concrete pile element through axial wave propagation technique using computational and experimental studies. Now-a-days, concrete pile foundations are often common in all engineering structures and their safety is significant for preventing the failure. Damage detection and estimation in a sub-structure is challenging as the visual picture of the sub-structure and its condition is not well known and the state of the structure or foundation can be inferred only through its static and dynamic response. The concept of wave propagation involves dynamic impedance and whenever a wave encounters a changing impedance (due to loss of stiffness), a reflecting wave is generated with the total strain energy forked as reflected as well as refracted portions. Among many frequency domain methods, the Spectral Finite Element method (SFEM) has been found suitable for analysis of wave propagation in real engineering structures as the formulation is based on dynamic equilibrium under harmonic steady state excitation. The feasibility of the axial wave propagation technique is studied through numerical simulations using Elementary rod theory and higher order Love rod theory under SFEM and ABAQUS dynamic explicit analysis with experimental validation exercise. Towards simulating the damage scenario in a pile element, dis-continuity (impedance mismatch) is induced by varying its cross-sectional area along its length. Both experimental and computational investigations are performed under pulse-echo and pitch-catch configuration methods. Analytical and experimental results are in good agreement.