• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.240-245
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• 2021

Ceramic coatings with high hardness and excellent chemical stability have been successfully applied to various machine elements, tools, and implants. However, in the case of monolayer coating on soft substrates, a high-stress concentration at the interface between the coating and the substrate causes delamination of the coating layer. Recently, to overcome this problem, multilayer coatings with a metal layer with a low modulus of elasticity added between the ceramic and the substrate have been widely applied. This study presents the third part of a recent study and focuses on the effect of the number of coating layers on the Brinell hardness of multilayered coating with TiN/Ti, following the two previous studies on a new Brinell hardness test method for a coated surface and on the influence of substrate and coating thickness. Indentation analyses are performed using finite element analysis software, von Mises stress and equivalent plastic strain distributions, load-displacement curves, and residual indentation shapes are presented. The number of TiN/Ti layers considerably affect the stress distributions and indentation shapes. Moreover, the greater the number of TiN/Ti layers, the higher is the Brinell hardness. The stress and plastic strain distributions confirm that the multilayer coatings improve the wear resistance. The results are expected to be used to design and evaluate various coating systems, and additional study is required.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제81권6호
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• pp.715-728
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• 2022

A new type of buckling-restrained braces (BRBs) with a longitudinally profiled steel plate working as the core (LPBRB) is proposed and experimentally investigated. Different from conventional BRBs with a constant thickness core, both stiffness and strength of the longitudinally profiled steel core along its longitudinal direction can change through itself variable thickness, thus the construction of LPBRB saves material and reduces the processing cost. Four full-scale component tests were conducted under quasi-static cyclic loading to evaluate the seismic performance of LPBRB. Three stiffening methods were used to improve the fatigue performance of LPBRBs, which were bolt-assembled T-shaped stiffening ribs, partly-welded stiffening ribs and stiffening segment without rib. The experimental results showed LPBRB specimens displayed stable hysteretic behavior and satisfactory seismic property. There was no instability or rupture until the axial ductility ratio achieved 11.0. Failure modes included the out-of-plane buckling of the stiffening part outside the restraining member and core plate fatigue fracture around the longitudinally profiled segment. The effect of the stiffening methods on the fatigue performance is discussed. The critical buckling load of longitudinally profiled segment is derived using Euler theory. The local bulging behavior of the outer steel tube is analyzed with an equivalent beam model. The design recommendations for LPBRB are presented finally.

• Wind and Structures
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.215-230
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• 2022

Majority of transmission line system failures at many locations worldwide have been caused by severe localized wind events in the form of tornadoes and downbursts. This study evaluates the structural response of two different transmission line systems under equivalent F2 tornadoes obtained from real incidents. Two multi-span self-supported transmission line systems are considered in the study. Nonlinear three-dimensional finite element models are developed for both systems. The finite element models simulate six spans and five towers. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations are used to develop the tornado wind fields. Using a proper scaling method for geometry and velocity, full-scale tornado flow fields for the Stockton, KS, 2005 and Goshen County WY, 2009 are developed and considered together with a previously developed tornado wind field. The tornado wind profiles are obtained in terms of tangential, radial, and axial velocities. The simulated tornadoes are then normalized to the maximum velocity value for F2 tornadoes in order to compare the effect of different tornadoes having an equal magnitude. The tornado wind fields are incorporated into a three-dimensional finite element model. By varying the location of the tornado relative to the transmission line systems, base shears of the tower of interest and peak internal forces in the tower members are evaluated. Sensitivity analysis is conducted to assess the variation of the structural behaviour of the studied transmission lines associated with the location of the tornado relative to the tower of interest. The tornado-induced forces in both lines due to the three different normalized tornadoes are compared with corresponding values evaluated using the simplified load case method recently incorporated in the ASCE-74 (2020) guidelines, which was previously developed based on the research conducted at Western University.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2023

Fluid pumps in chemical processes are typically driven by electric motors. Even if the motor is separated from the pump with seals, wear resulting from friction and misalignment can lead to leakage of chemical fluid, causing corrosion in the bearing supporting the motor, and, eventually, failure of the motor. It is thus a standard procedure to replace bearings at regular intervals. In this article, we propose 3D-printed plastic ball bearings for use as an alternative to commercial stainless-steel ball bearings. The plastic bearings are easy to manufacture, require less time to replace, and are chemically resistant. To validate the applicability of the plastic bearings, we first conducted chemical resistance tests. Bearings were immersed in 30 caustic acid and 30 nitric acid for 30 min and 24 h, respectively. The test results showed no corrosive damage to the bearings. A test rig was set up to compare the performance of the plastic bearings with that of the commercially equivalent deep-groove ball bearings. Loading test results showed that the plastic bearings performed as well as the commercial bearing in terms of vibration level and load-handling capability. Finally, a plastic bearing was subjected to a clean-in-place process for three months. It actually outperformed the commercial bearing in terms of chemical resistance. Thus, 3D-printed plastic bearings are a viable alternative to stainless-steel ball bearings.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.437-454
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• 2022

Elliptic-braced simple resisting frame as a new lateral bracing system installed in the middle bay of frame in building facades has been recently introduced. This system not only creates a problem for opening space from the architectural viewpoint but also improves the structural behavior. Despite the researches on the seismic performance of lateral bracing systems, there are few studies performed on the effect of the stiffness parameters on the elastic story drift and calculation of period in simple braced steel frames. To overcome this shortcoming, in this paper, for the first time, an analytical solution is presented for calculating elastic lateral stiffness in a simple steel frame equipped with elliptic brace subjected to lateral load. In addition, for the first time, in this study, a precise formulation has been developed to evaluate the elastic stiffness variation in a steel frame equipped with a two-dimensional single-story single-span elliptic brace using strain energy and Castigliano's theorem. Thus, all the effective factors, including axial and shear loads as well as bending moments of elliptic brace could be considered. At the end of the analysis, the lateral stiffness can be calculated by an improved and innovative relation through the energy method based on the geometrical properties of the employed sections and specification of the used material. Also, an equivalent element of an elliptic brace was presented for the ease of modeling and use in linear designs. Application of the proposed relation have been verified through a variety of examples in OpenSees software. Based on the results, the error percentage between the elastic stiffness derived from the developed equations and the numerical analyses of finite element models was very low and negligible.

• 한국음향학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.491-498
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• 2009

본 논문에서는 수중 음향 압전 트랜스듀서의 고효율, 정전력 구동이 가능하도록 절연 트랜스포머와 체비셰프 필터함수를 이용한 임피던스 정합회로 설계 방안을 제안하였다. 제안된 정합회로는 진동과 무관한 트랜스듀서의 리액턴스 성분을 최소화하고 넓은 동작주파수 범위에서 평탄한 출력 전력 특성을 갖도록 설계되었다. 체비세프 필터함수를 표준 원함수로하는 저역통과 필터를 단종단 제자형 회로로 설계하고 대역통과 주파수변환을 통하여 트랜스듀서의 등가모델과 트랜스포머의 권선비에 적합한 정합회로를 설계하였다. 제안된 기법을 예제 모델 Tonpilz형 압전 트랜스듀서에 대한 가상부하에 적용하고 시뮬레이션과 실험을 통하여 그 결과를 비교함으로써 제안된 기법의 타당성을 검증하였다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.199-215
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• 2024

The Caynarachi Bridge is a 130 m long posttensioned steel-concrete composite bridge built in Peru. The structural performance of this bridge under construction loads is reviewed in this paper using numerical simulation. Hence, a numerical model using shell finite elements to trace its deformational behavior at service conditions is proposed. The geometry and boundary conditions of the superstructure are updated according to the construction schedule. Firstly, the adequacy of the proposed model is validated with the field measurements obtained from the static truck load test. Secondly, the study of other scenarios less explored in research are performed to investigate the effect of some variables on bridge performance such as time effects, sequence of execution of concrete slabs and type of supports conditions at the abutments. The obtained results show that the original sequence of execution of the superstructure better behaves mechanically in relation to the other studied scenarios, yielding smaller stresses at critical cross sections with staging. It is also demonstrated that an improper slab staging may lead to more critical stresses at the studied cross sections and that casting the concrete slab at the negative moment regions first can lead to an optimal design. Also, the long-term displacements can be accurately predicted using an equivalent composite resistance cross section defined by a steel to concrete modulus ratio equal to three. This article gives some insights into the potential shortcomings or advantages of the original design through high-fidelity finite element simulations and reinforces the understating of posttensioned composite bridges with staging.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.213-219
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• 2007

본 연구는 소형FWD를 사용하여 노상토의 다짐도를 추정하였으며 본 연구의 결과는 다음과 같다. 다짐 회수에 따른 동적변형계수의 변화를 보면, 다짐 회수가 4(15MPa)에서 8(18.3MPa)로 증가할 때 동적변형계수는 27% 증가하였으며, 다짐 회수가 12(27.9MPa)였을 때의 동적변형계수는 다짐 회수 4일 때의 두 배의 값을 나타내었다. 다짐 회수의 증가에 따른 건조단위중량과 동적변형계수와의 관계에서 95% 다짐도에 해당하는 롤러의 다짐 회수는 약 13회이며, 이때의 동적변형계수 분포는 27MPa~29MPa이었다

• 한국건설순환자원학회논문집
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.134-142
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• 2020

본 연구에서는 시멘트 복합체의 자기치유 성능평가를 위해 정수위투수시험, 염소이온 확산시험, 반복휨시험을 활용한 시험방법 및 분석방법을 제시하였고, 균열 유발방법과 균열폭 제어방법을 제안하였다. 정수위 투수시험은 시험체의 균열부를 통과하는 단위유출수량의 감소율을 이용하여 치유성능을 평가하는 시험방법으로 등가 균열폭을 활용하여 치유재령에 따른 치유효과를 직관적으로 규명할 수 있다. 염소이온 확산계수시험은 ASTM C 1202의 시험장치를 활용하여 구한 염소이온 확산계수의 감소율로 치유율을 평가하는 방법이다. 또한, 반복 휨 시험을 통하여 얻은 하중과 CMOD의 관계 그래프로부터 강도회복지수(ISR)과 손상복구지수(IDR)을 산정하여 역학적 치유성능을 평가할 수 있다. 마지막으로, 자기치유 소재의 혼입 유무에 따른 균열 시험체의 실험을 통해 본 연구에서 제시한 자기치유 평가방법의 적용성을 검토하였다.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제39권12호
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• pp.1275-1280
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• 2015

카운터웨이트를 수명시험 하기 위해서는 실제 현장과 유사하게 2 톤의 무게를 가진시켜 주는 대형 가진기가 필수적이다. 그렇지만 이러한 장비를 일반업체에서 보유하여 시험하기는 어려우므로, 이러한 애로점을 해소하기 위해 본 연구에서는 첫번째로 2 톤의 중량물일지라도 건설기계의 신뢰성을 평가하는 전기터들로 구성되는 회전식 가진기를 사하여 실제 현장조건을 재현하는 시험장비를 개발하였고, 주요 구성품에 대해 카운터웨이트의 고장해석을 수행하였다. 두번째로 현장으로부터 필드데이터를 측정하여 수명시험에 활할 수 있도록 하였다. 마지막으로 성능과 수명을 확인하기 위해 가속수명시험법을 개발하였고, 제품의 고장발생 없이 $B_5$ 10,000 시간을 만족하는 가속수명시험을 완료하였다.