• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• v.60 no.4
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• pp.633-653
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• 2016

One of the major threats to the stability of classical columns and colonnades are earthquakes. The behavior of columns under high seismic excitation loads is non-linear and complex since rocking, wobbling and sliding failure modes can occur. Therefore, three dimensional simulation approaches are essential to investigate the in-plane and out-of-plane response of such structures during harmonic and seismic loading excitations. Using a software based on the Distinct Element Method (DEM) of analysis, a three dimensional numerical study has been performed to investigate the parameters affecting the seismic behaviour of colonnades' structural systems. A typical section of the two-storey colonnade of the Forum in Pompeii has been modelled and studied parametrically, in order to identify the main factors affecting the stability and to improve our understanding of the earthquake behaviour of such structures. The model is then used to compare the results between 2D and 3D simulations emphasizing the different response for the selected earthquake records. From the results analysis, it was found that the high-frequency motion requires large base acceleration amplitude to lead to the collapse of the colonnade in a shear-slip mode between the drums. However, low-frequency harmonic excitations are more prominent to cause structural collapse of the two-storey colonnade than the high-frequency ones with predominant rocking failure mode. Finally, the 2D analysis found to be unconservative since underestimates the displacement demands of the colonnade system when compared with the 3D analysis.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• v.57 no.2
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• pp.327-355
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• 2016

A new analytical derivation of the elastodynamic point load solutions for an isotropic multi-layered half-space is presented by means of the precise integration method (PIM) and the approach of dual vector. The time-harmonic external load is prescribed either on the external boundary or in the interior of the solid medium. Starting with the axisymmetric governing motion equations in a cylindrical coordinate system, a second order ordinary differential matrix equation can be gained by making use of the Hankel integral transform. Employing the technique of dual vector, the second order ordinary differential matrix equation can be simplified into a first-order one. The approach of PIM is implemented to obtain the solutions of the ordinary differential matrix equation in the Hankel integral transform domain. The PIM is a highly accurate algorithm to solve sets of first-order ordinary differential equations and any desired accuracy of the dynamic point load solutions can be achieved. The numerical simulation is based on algebraic matrix operation. As a result, the computational effort is reduced to a great extent and the computation is unconditionally stable. Selected numerical trials are given to validate the accuracy and applicability of the proposed approach. More examples are discussed to portray the dependence of the load-displacement response on the isotropic parameters of the multi-layered media, the depth of external load and the frequency of excitation.

• Proceedings of the Earthquake Engineering Society of Korea Conference
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• 2000.10a
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• pp.448-454
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• 2000

Piled multi-block system has been frequently adopted in the historic structures or monuments of cultural heritage. It is well known that such a structural system is very vulnerable to the earthquake shaking. If the structure is of slender type, then it may experience overturning at very low level intensity of ground shaking. One of the methods used to protect such structures from earthquake is seismic isolation system. But the behavior of multi-block systems mounted on the isolated basis is not well understood yet. In this paper we investigate the dynamic behavior of single slender rigid block mounted on the three different isolation systems, i.e., P-F system, FPS and LRB system. Sliding at the isolation interface of P-F system and FPS is formulated based on Coulomb friction. The mounted single block is assumed undergoing rocking or sticking only. Impacting of a single block is described using distinct element method (DEM). Free vibrations due to a prescribed initial conditions are studied. Responses to the harmonic excitation and earthquake motions are calculated

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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• 2009.10a
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• pp.110-112
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• 2009

Transient acoustic pressure in the near field of an impacted plate carries information that can be utilized for recovering the impact force history. The inverse calculation approach using BEM-based NAH, which is conventionally used for time harmonic excitation, can be applied for reconstructing the transient waves using the principle of Fourier transform and spectral analysis. Then, using the recovered velocity in normal direction of the plate surface, the corresponding structural intensity can be obtained and the identification of input power can be performed. However, several manipulations should be given to overcome numerical artifacts, such as aliasing and erratic oscillation at discontinuity, and to suppress the effect of noise. Experiment using a simply supported plate is presented for demonstration purpose.

• Proceedings of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute Conference
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• 2005.04a
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• pp.644-651
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• 2005

The purpose of this paper is to compare the control effect of toggle brace system having amplifying displacement mechanism with that of conventional brace system when the identical MR damper is applied to each system. The force-displacement and lone-velocity relationships of MR damper are obtained using harmonic load test and the analytical model for MR damper is presented. White noise excitation tests of a single degree of freedom system with MR-toggle brace system and MR-chevron system are conducted and the transfer functions of the systems are compared. Test results show that the control effect of the toggle system is superior to that of the conventional brace system.

• Proceedings of the IEEK Conference
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• 2001.09a
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• pp.525-528
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• 2001

본 논문은 음성 및 음악을 위한 새로운 4kbps 다중 모드 하모닉 변환 여기 부호화 방법을 제안한다. 제안된 부호화방법은 음성/음악 분류기에 의해 분류된 신호를 각각 하모닉-잡음 여기모델과 MLT 여기모델로 부호화한다. 하모닉-잡음 여기모델에서는 전이구간과 유/무성음 혼합신호의 모델링오차 개선을 위해 MP(Matching Pursuit)방법과 혼합된 잡음스펙트럴을 표현하기 위한 캡스트럽 LPC 잡음 모델, 빠른 정현파 합성법을 제안한다. 음악에서는 비트할당 효율을 높이기위한 LP 적응 피크 분석을 적용한 MLT(Modulated Lapped Transform) 부호화 방법을 제안한다. 제안된 방법을 적용한 4kbps 음성부호화 방법은 전이구간에서의 향상된 모델링 구조를 보여주었으며, 주관적음질 평가 8kbps QCELP 보다 MOS 0.2 정도 향상된 결과를 얻었다.

• Proceedings of the IEEK Conference
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• 2001.09a
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• pp.465-468
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• 2001

MPEG-4 Parametric Coding 중 저 비트율로 음성신호를 부호화하는 HVXC(Harmonic Vector excitation Ending)의 복호화 모듈인 LSP 합성필터와 무성음 합성부, 유성음 합성부를 VHDL을 이용하여 구현하였다. MPEG-4 HVXC의 복호화 과정은 코드북을 이용하여 LSP 계수, VXC signal, 그리고 Spectral Envelop이 복호화 되어 각각 LSP 역필터, 무성음과 유성음 합성단을 통과하여 LPC계수와 유,무성음 여기신호로 변환된 후 LPC 합성필터링 과정을 거쳐 최종적으로 음성신호를 출력시킨다. LSP inverse filter에서 사용되는 cosine함수값을 위하여 Table based Approximation을 이용하여 적은 양의 Table 값을 사용하여 정확하고 고속의 cosine 연산을 수행하였다. VXC 복호화 과정에서는 신호의 중복성을 제거하는 Hidden Address in LSH 방법을 사용하여 코드북의 크기를 줄였다. 유성음 합성단에서는 IFFT 모듈을 이용하여 연산속도를 증가 시켰다. 최종적으로 위와 같이 구현된 시스템을 Simulation을 통해 Software 검증을 하였다.

• Proceedings of the IEEK Conference
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• 2000.09a
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• pp.831-834
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• 2000

본 논문은 주파수 전이신호와 시간 전이 신호에 대해서 고조파 잡음 여기 방법과 시간 분리 여기 방법을 적용한 2.4kbps 음성부호화 방법을 제안한다. 혼합 여기 부호화 방법은 주기 신호와 비 주기 신호를 효과적으로 표현하기 위해 하모닉 잡음 모델을 사용한다. 혼합신호에 대한 잡음 성분은 캡스트럴 분석 방법을 사용함으로써 추출되고, AR(Autoregressive Model) 모델에 의해 표현된다. 시간 전이구간 신호에서의 모호한 음성을 효과적으로 제거하기 위한 또 다른 방법이 제안된다. 제안된 시간 분리 방법은 시간 에너지 변화정도를 관찰함으로써 전이 시점을 감지하고 다른 시간 길이를 가지는 두 블록으로 분리하여 분석한다. 시간 분리 방법은 분석을 위한 비대칭 윈도우와 합성에서의 위상 합성 방법을 포함한다. 제안된 방법을 사용한 2.4kbps 음성부호화 방법은 주관적 음질 평가에서 전이구간에서의 지각적 음질의 향상을 보여주었으며, 원본 음성 스펙트럼과의 고조파 비 매칭에 의한 윙윙거리는 기계적인 잡음을 감소시킨다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Broadcast Engineers Conference
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• 1999.11b
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• pp.197-200
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• 1999

MPEG-4 오디오 부호기의 일부인 HVXC(Harmonic and Vector excitation Coding) 부호기는 음성의 무성음 구간에서는 CELP 코덱, 유성음 구간에서는 MBE 코덱을 이용하여 부호화하는 구조로서, 많은 연산량을 필요로 하여 범용DSP를 이용한 실시간 구현의 장애요소로 작용한다. 본 논문에서는 TMS320C6701 DSP를 이용하여 많은 연산 시간을 요하는 함수들에 대한 C언어 및 어셈블리 레벨의 최적화를 수행하여 HVXC 함수들의 실행시간을 단축하고 이를 라이브러리화 하여 실시간 구현에 이용가능 하도록 하였다.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.25 no.12
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• pp.2002-2008
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• 2001

Nonlinear vibration characteristics of a piezoelectric-type micro actuator used for hard disk drives are experimentally studied. The nonlinear characterisitics include hysteresis, superharmonic resonance, jump phenomenon, and shifting of natural frequencies. The vibration modes and frequencies of the commercial actuator of the Hutchinson's Magnum series are measured using a laser vibrometer. From harmonic excitation to the PZT acturator, we observe interesting hysteresis patterns with 3 times input frequency. It is shown that the micro actuator has the typical 3 times superhamonic resonances coupled to the first torsional and sway modes of the suspension.