• ETRI Journal
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.605-613
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• 2017

Simulated fault injection (SFI) is widely used to assess the effectiveness of fault tolerance mechanisms in safety-critical embedded systems (SCESs) because of its advantages such as controllability and observability. However, the long test time of SFI due to the large number of test cases and the complex simulation models of modern SCESs has been identified as a limiting factor. We present a method that can accelerate an SFI tool using a checkpoint forwarding (CF) technique. To evaluate the performance of CF-based SFI (CF-SFI), we have developed a CF mechanism using Verilog fault-injection tools and two systems under test (SUT): a single-core-based co-simulation model and a triple modular redundant co-simulation model. Both systems use the Verilog simulation model of the OpenRISC 1200 processor and can execute the embedded benchmarks from MiBench. We investigate the effectiveness of the CF mechanism and evaluate the two SUTs by measuring the test time as well as the failure rates. Compared to the SFI with no CF mechanism, the proposed CF-SFI approach reduces the test time of the two SUTs by 29%-45%.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.595-602
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• 1998

Specimens of 304 stainless steel were tested to failure at elevated temperatures under multiaxial stress states, uniaxial tension using smooth bar specimens, biaxial shearing using double shear bar specimens, and triaxial tension using notched bar specimens. Rupture times are compared for uniaxial, biaxial, and triaxial stress states with respect to the maximum principal stress, the von Mises effective stress, and the principal facet stress. The results indicate that the principal facet stress gives the best correlation for the material investigated, and this parameter can predict creep life data under multiaxial stress states with rupture data obtained with specimens under uniaxial stresses. The results also suggest that grain boundary cavitation, coupled with localized deformation processes such as grain boudary sliding, controls the lifetimes of the specimens.

• International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.115-133
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• 2011

Fiber reinforced polymer composites (FRPs) are being increasingly used for a wide range of engineering applications owing to their high specific strength and stiffness. However, their through-the-thickness performance lacks some of the most demanding physical and mechanical property requirements for structural applications, such as aerospace vehicles and military components. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and carbon nanofibers (CNFs), due to their excellent mechanical, thermal and electrical properties, offer great promise to improve the weak properties in the thickness direction and impart multi-functionality without substantial weight addition to FRPs. This paper reviews the progress made to date on i) the techniques developed for integration of CNTs/ CNFs into FRPs, and ii) the effects of the addition of these nanofillers on the interlaminar properties, such as such interlaminar shear strength, interlaminar fracture toughness and impact damage resistance and tolerance, of FRPs. The key challenges and future prospects in the development of multiscale CNT-FRP composites for advanced applications are also highlighted.

• 전력전자학회논문지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.99-105
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• 2014

This paper proposes the reliability improvement of H-Bridge Multi-level (HBM) inverter. This reliability can be implemented through modularization of power circuit, distribution of controller, duplication of controller and communication, and continuous operation method in case of power cell failure for driving medium-voltage & high-power induction motor. It is shown that the modularization and expansion characteristics of the HBM inverter are improved since the individual inverter modules operate more independently when using the proposed concept. Also the fault tolerance is increased by using power cell bypass. The proposed design and control methods are described in detail and the validity of the proposed system is verified experimentally in various industrial fields.

• 한국태양에너지학회 논문집
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.31-40
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• 2016

The demands for photovoltaic systems on a large scale have grown dramatically and require new technologies to get the high efficiency and reliable operations of power conversion systems. These needs can be realized by the cost-effective and high performance digital revolutions and faster semiconductor switching devices. However, the new power systems have been more sophisticated and their reliability becomes critical issues. In this paper, a new fault-tolerance power conversion scheme for the photovoltaic systems is proposed. The proposed fault-tolerant scheme is able to supply energy from solar panels to loads intermittently in spite of a front boost converter open failure, and its voltage and current controllers are designed to improve the transient performance by using an average model design scheme. The proposed approach is verified both by simulations. The results will enable more timely and wide usage of alternative/renewable energy systems resulting in increased energy security.

• 대한기계학회논문집
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.81-90
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• 1985

본 논문에서는 이에 대체하는 방법으로써 전달 매트릭스 방법을 들수 있는데, 선형 진동계 해석에 있어 이 방법의 효용은 많은 논문을 통해 실증된 바이다. 특히 저어널 베어링의 댐핑효과는 크고 또한 운전회전속도에서 선형화된 스프링 및 댐핑계 수들이 수평 및 수직방향으로 연성되어 있어 전달 매트릭스 방법의 적용이 이상적이다. 회전축계의 진동 해석에 있어 낮은 공진회전수와 안정한계회전수, 즉 시스템 댐핑이 영이 되는 점을 규명하는 것이 실제에서 중요하므로 낮은 고유 진동수만을 구하면 되 는데, 이를 위하여 수치해석의 기법을 타 각도로 연구 검토할 필요가 있다.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.125-137
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• 2003

The use of screw-retaind prosthesis on an osseointegrated implant is a popular treatment modality offering relative ease in the removal of the restoration. One of the complications associated with this modality is the loosening of the abutment and coping screws. Loosening of the screws results in patient dissatisfaction, frustration to the dentist and, if left untreated, component fracture. There are several factors which contribute to the loosening of implant components which can be controlled by the restorative dentist and lab technician. This article offers pratical solutions to minimize this clinical problem and describes the factors involved in maintaining a stable screw joint assembly. To avoid joint failure, adherence to specific clinical, as well as mechanical, parameters is critical. With respect to hardware, optimal tolerance and fit, minimal rotational play, best physical properties, a predictable interface, and optimal torque application are mandatory. In the clinical arena, optimal implant distribution; load in line with implant axis; optimal number, diameter, and length of implants; elimination of cantilevers; optimal prosthesis fit; and occlusal load control are equally important.

• 전기전자학회논문지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.441-445
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• 2020

효율 및 제어성이 우수한 영구자석 전동기는 최근 자동차 조향장치 시스템용으로 많이 응용되고 있으며, 인버터 고장 발생 시에도 일정시간 운전이 가능하여 안전성과 신뢰성을 확보할 수 있도록 다양한 형태의 이중 3상 구조의 고정자 권선방법을 적용하고 있다. 본 논문에서는 진상 및 지상의 전류위상 변화 시 각각의 권선방법이 전동기 특성에 미치는 영향을 유한요소해석을 통해 분석하고, 그 결과 이중 3상 고정자 권선을 갖는 동기전동기 설계 시 특성 측면에서 가장 적절한 권선방법을 선정할 수 있도록 설계전략을 제시한다. 구체적으로 토크 및 효율 측면과 약계자 제어를 통한 정출력 영역 확대 측면, 그리고 저진동 및 저소음을 위한 토크 리플 저감 측면에서 각각 유리한 권선방법을 제시한다.

• 컴퓨터교육학회논문지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.75-82
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• 2011

클라우드 컴퓨팅은 인터넷 혹은 인트라넷 기반의 대규모 컴퓨팅 자원을 가상화하여 사용자가 원하는 서비스를 언제 어디서든 제공하도록 하는 컴퓨팅 패러다임이다. 이러한 클라우드 컴퓨팅은 시스템 환경 자체가 대규모의 데이터를 처리하며, 다중 사용자 접속 환경 기반이어서 시스템의 신뢰성이 중요한 요소이다. 본 논문에서는 클라우드 환경에서 발생하는 문제(사용자의 요구사항 변경, 자원 결함 발생 등)를 해결하기 위해 시스템 환경 내부의 자원 변화에 대처할 수 있고 결함 포용적인 신뢰성 기반 적응적 스케줄링 기법을 제안한다. 이 기법의 타당성을 검증하기 위해 CloudSim 시뮬레이션 환경에서 실험하였다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.461-468
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• 2018

In this paper, to access the suitability of recycled aggregate for structural applications, concrete strength i.e., compressive, tensile and flexural strength were evaluated and compared with those specimens made of natural aggregates. Test results indicated that 30 to 42% of the mentioned strength decreases. To study the performance of frame structures made of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) two reinforced RAC frames were prepared and tested under monotonic loading. The joint regions of one of the RAC frame were casted with micro-concrete. A reference specimen was also prepared using natural aggregate concrete (NAC) and subjected to a similar loading condition. The RAC frame resulted in a brittle mode of failure as compared to NAC frame. However, the presence of a micro-concrete at the joint region of an RAC frame improved the damage tolerance and load resisting capacity. Seismic parameter such as energy dissipation, ductility and stiffness also improves. Conclusively, strengthening of joint region using micro-concrete is found to have a significant contribution in improving the seismic performance of an RAC frame.