• Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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• v.19 no.11
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• pp.1025-1028
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• 2006

Dense $0.95(Na_{0.5}K_{0.5})NbO_3-0.05LiTaO_3$ (NKN-5LT) ceramics were developed by conventional sintering process. Sintering temperature was lowered by adding $Na_2CO_3$ as a sintering aid. The electrical properties of NKN-5LT ceramics were investigated as a function of $Na_2CO_3$ concentration. When the sample sintered at $1000^{\circ}C$ for 4 h with the addition of 1 mol% $Na_2CO_3$, electro-mechanical coupling factor $(k_p)$ and piezoelectric coefficient $(d_{33})$ of NKN-5LT ceramics were found to reach the highest values of 0.43 and 190 pC/N, respectively.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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• v.30 no.4
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• pp.218-222
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• 2017

In this paper, in order to develop excellent composition ceramics for a piezoelectric energy- harvesting device, we synthesized $0.99(Na_{0.52}\;K_{0.443}\;Li_{0.037})(Nb_{0.883}\;Sb_{0.08}\;Ta_{0.037})O_3$ + $0.01(Sr_{0.95}Ca_{0.05})TiO_3$ + $0.3\;wt%\;Bi_2O_3\;+\;0.3\;wt%\;Fe_2O_3\;+\;0.3\;wt%\;CuO$ (abbreviated as NKN-SCT) ceramics with different sintering times, using the ordinary solid-state reaction method. The effect of sintering time on the microstructure and piezoelectric properties was investigated. The ceramics with the sintering time of 7 h have the optimum values of the piezoelectric constant ($d_{33}$), piezoelectric voltage constant ($g_{33}$), planar piezoelectric coupling coefficient (kp), mechanical quality factor (Qm), and dielectric constant (${\varepsilon}r$): $d_{33}=314[pC/N]$, $g_{33}=20.07[10^{-3}mV/N]$, kp = 0.442, Qm = 93, ${\varepsilon}r=1,768$, all being suitable for a piezoelectric energy-harvesting device.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• v.51 no.3
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• pp.776-783
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• 2019

Laser welding is usually a more effective method than electron-beam one since a vacuum chamber is not required. It is important for joining Zr-1%Nb (E110) alloy in a manufacturing process of nuclear fuel rods. In the present work, effect of energy parameters of pulsed laser welding on properties of butt joints of sheets with a thickness of 0.5 mm is investigated. The most efficient combination has been found (8-11 J pulse energy, 10-14 ms pulse duration, 780-810 W peak pulse power, 3 Hz pulse frequency, 1.12 mm/s welding speed). The results show that ultimate strength under static loading can not be used as a quality criterion for zirconium alloys welds. Increased shielding gas flow rate does not allow to protect weld metal totally and contributes to defect formation without using special nozzles. Several types of imperfections of the welds have been found, but the major problem is branching microcracks on the surface of the welds. It is difficult to identify the cause of their appearance without additional research on improving the welding zone protection (gas composition and flow rate as well as nozzle configuration) and studying the hydrogen content in the welds.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.180-185
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• 2002

Aluminum casting/forging process is used to produce an aluminum tie-rod end for the steering system of automobiles. Firstly, casting experiments were carried out to get a good preform for forging the tie-rod end. In the casting experiment, the effects of additives, Ti+B, Zr, Sr, and Mg, on the mechanical properties and the microstructure of a cast preform were investigated. And a finite element analysis was performed to determine an optimal configuration of the cast preform. Lastly, a forging experiment was carried out to make the final product of aluminum tie-rod end by using the above cast preform. In the casting experiments, when 0.2% Ti+B and 0.25% Zr were simultaneously added into molten Al-Si alloy, the highest values of tensile strength and elongation of the cast preform were obtained. When 0.04% Sr were added into the molten aluminum alloy, the finest silicon-structure was observed in the cast preform. The highest hardness was obtained when 0.2% Mg was added. In the forging experiment, It was confirmed that the optimal configuration of a cast preform predicted by FE analysis was very useful. The hardness of a cast/forged product using designed preform was superior to that of required specification.

• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.36 no.5
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• pp.339-346
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• 2023

The uncertainties of microstructural features affect the properties of materials. Numerous pores that are randomly distributed in materials make it difficult to predict the properties of the materials. The distribution of pores in cementitious materials has a great influence on their mechanical properties. Existing studies focus on analyzing the statistical relationship between pore distribution and material responses, and the correlation between them is not yet fully determined. In this study, the mechanical response of cementitious materials is predicted through an image-based data approach using a convolutional neural network (CNN), and the correlation between pore distribution and material response is analyzed. The dataset for machine learning consists of high-resolution micro-CT images and the properties (tensile strength) of cementitious materials. The microstructures are characterized, and the mechanical properties are evaluated through 2D direct tension simulations using the phase-field fracture model. The attributes of input images are analyzed to identify the spot with the greatest influence on the prediction of material response through CNN. The correlation between pore distribution characteristics and material response is analyzed by comparing the active regions during the CNN process and the pore distribution.

• Journal of the Korean institute of surface engineering
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• v.38 no.5
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• pp.183-187
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• 2005

The quaternary ZrCrAIN nanocomposite thin films are synthesized by Closed-Field Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering (CFUBMS). Microstructure and mechanical properties of ZrCrAIN nanocomposite thin films are studied. Grain refinement of ZrCrAIN nanocomposite thin film is occurred by controlling $N_{2}$ partial pressure. Maximum hardness value according to the various $N_{2}$ partial pressures is obtained at 45 GPa. It is also conformed that critical value of the grain size (d) needs to achieve the maximum hardness.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2009.05a
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• pp.208-210
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• 2009

5성분계 Ti-Al-Si-C-N 코팅막은 하이브리드 코팅 시스템을 사용하여 실리콘 (Si) 웨이퍼와 SUS 304 기판위에 합성되었다. 본 연구에서는 Si 첨가에 의해 Ti-Al-Si-C-N 코팅막의 미세구조와 기계적 특성의 변화를 체계적으로 조사하였다. Si 함량이 증가됨에 따라 Ti-Al-Si-C-N 코팅막의 미세구조는 주상정에서 나노복합체를 가지는 미세구조로 변화하였다. 나노복합체의 고유한 특성에 의하여 미소경도는 약 56GPa로 증가하였고, Si가 증가함에 따라 평균 마찰계수도 크게 줄어들었다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2009.05a
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• pp.192-193
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• 2009

CrN 코팅막은 고온에서 치밀한 Cr2O3 확산방지막을 형성함으로 $800^{\circ}C$까지 기계적성질을 유지할 수 있다. 본 실험에서는 Ar, N2, 그리고 $O_2$ 가스 분위기에서 AIP(Arc Ion Plating) 기법에 의해 다양한 조성의 Cr-O-N 박막을 Si(200)과 AISI 304 기판 위에 증착되었다. Cr-O-N 코팅막은 47.4at% 미만의 산소함량을 포함 할 때까지 B1구조를 유지하였고 코팅막 내 산소함량 24.6at%에서는 강한 XRD peak intensification을 나타내었다. 47.4at%에서는 결정상을 전혀 찾아볼 수 없는 전이구조를 나타내었고, 그 이상의 산소함량에서는 Cr22O3 결정상을 나타내었다. Cr-O(17at%)-N 조성의 코팅막에서는 (200)배향의 Grain 크기 증가 및 압축잔류응력이 증가하였으나, 그 이상의 산소함량에서는 점차 감소하였다. Cr-O(24.6at%)-N 조성의 코팅막이 가장 높은 경도를 나타내었고, 산소함량이 증가할수록 점차 향상된 마찰특성을 보였다.

• Journal of Korea Foundry Society
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• v.11 no.6
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• pp.491-497
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• 1991

Vanadium은 비중이 6.09로써 비교적 무거운 금속에 속하나 Al을 30wt% 이내로 첨가하여 $Ni_3Al$ 및 TiAl와 유사한 비강도가 크며 내열성을 지니는 V-Al합금을 얻을 가능성을 지니고 있다. 본 연구에서는 V-Al합금에 Si, Y, Ti, B등 제3원소를 첨가함에 따르는 미세 응고조직의 거동과 기계적 성질을 조사하였다. 알곤 분위기에서 제조된 V-30%Al합금은 상온에서 고용체와 취성이 큰 금속간 화합물인 $VAl_3$등 2상으로 존재하므로 용체화 처리 과정이 요구되며 24시간 이상 장시간 열처리에 의하여 단일 고용상을 이룰 수 있었다. 규소의 첨가는 금속간 화합물의 형성과 아울러 합금의 경도를 크게 증가시키는 경향을 나타내며 B을 0.3%정도가지 첨가할 때 경도가 낮아지는 현상이 관찰되었다. �c칭된 V-30%Al 합금은 입계면을 따라 decohesive rupture 현상을 나타내며 입자간 파괴 현상도 일부 관찰되었다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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• 1998.04a
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• pp.8-8
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• 1998

Alloy 718은 Fe을 다량 함유하고 있어 가격이 저렴하고 엔진 작동조건에서 내열강도, 내환경성 등이 우수하여, 터빈디스크, 터빈샤프트, 터빈실, 압축기 블레이드 등에 다양하게 이용되고 있다. 이 합금은 고온에서 반복응력을 받는 부위에 대부분 사용되기 때문에 고온인장, 저주기 피로측정 등의 기계적 성질이 동시에 요구되며, 이들 특성은 단조공정변수 및 후열처리 등에 의해 크게 바뀌게 된다. 본 연구에서는 Alloy 718을 이용하여 가스터빈 디스크 제조할 경우 공정변수로서 단조온도, 변형속도 등에 의한 조직이 변화와 이에 따른 기계적 특성의 변화를 다루었다. 특히 이 합금에서 결정립크기는 고온 기계적 성질을 결정하는 중요한 변수로 작용하는데, 2단계 단조공정시 재결정에 의한 조직의 변화를 전산모사 방법에 의해 해석하고 그 결과를 조직 관찰을 통해 검증하였다.