• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.756-763
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• 2001

In the process of integrity evaluation for nuclear power plant components, a series of fracture mechanics evaluation on surface cracks in reactor pressure vessel(RPV) must be conducted. These fracture mechanics evaluation are based on stress intensity factor, K. However, under pressurized thermal shock(PTS) conditions, the combination of thermal and mechanical stress by steep temperature gradient and internal pressure causes considerably high tensile stress at the inside of RPV wall. Besides, the internal pressure during the normal operation produces high tensile stress at the RPV wall. As a result, cracks on inner surface of RPVs may experience elastic-plastic behavior which can be explained with J-integral. In such a case, however, J-integral may possibly lose its validity due to constraint effect. In this paper, in order to verify the suitability of J-integral, tow dimensional finite element analyses were applied for various surface cracks. A total of 18 crack geometries were analyzed, and $\Omega$ stresses were obtained by comparing resulting HRR stress distribution with corresponding actual stress distributions. In conclusion, HRR stress fields were found to overestimate the actual crack-tip stress field due to constraint effect.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.121-128
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• 2007

Enhanced lower order shear deformation theory is developed in this study. Generally, lower order theories are not adequate to predict accurate deformation and stress distribution through the thickness of laminated plate. For the accurate prediction of detailed stress and deformation distributions through the thickness, higher order zigzag theories have been proposed. However, in most cases, simplified zigzag higher order theory requires $C_1$, shape functions in finite element implementation. In commercial FE softwares, $C_1$, shape functions are not so common in plate and shell analysis. Thus zigzag theories are useful for the highly accurate prediction of thick composite behaviors but they are not practical in the sense that they cannot be used conveniently in the commercial package. In practice, iso-parametric $C_0$ plate model is the standard model for the analysis and design of composite laminated plates and shells. Thus in the present study, an enhanced lower order shear deformation theory is developed. The proposed theory requires only $C_0$ shape function in FE implementation. The least-squared energy error between the lower order theory and higher order theory is minimized. An enhanced lower order shear deformation theory(ELSDT) in this paper is proposed for smart structure under complex loadings. The ELSDT is constructed by the strain energy transformation and fully coupled mechanical, electric loading cases are studied. In order to obtain accurate prediction, zigzag in-plane displacement and transverse normal deformation are considered in the deformation Held. In the electric behavior, open-circuit condition as well as closed-circuit condition is considered. Through the numerous examples, the accuracy and robustness of present theory are demonstrated.

• 대한기계학회논문집 C: 기술과 교육
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.183-191
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• 2015

본 논문에서는 헬리콥터 로터 시스템의 진동과 소음을 저감시키기 위해 개발이 진행 중인 능동거니플랩(AGF, Active Gurney Flap)에 대해 유한요소법을 이용하여 수행된 동특성 해석결과를 소개하였다. 거니플랩은 평판의 형태로 블레이드 하부 표면에 수직인 방향으로 전개되며, 블레이드 뒷전(T/E, Trailing Edge) 부위에 장착된다. 거니플랩 조립체는 전기모터와 L-형 링키지 및 플랩 등의 부품들로 구성되어 블레이드 내부에 장착되며, 고정프레임에서의 진동 성분들을 감소시키기 위해 3~5/rev 범위로 능동적인 제어가 필요하다. 따라서 외연적 시간적분법을 통해 로터 회전에 의한 원심력과 제어입력이 적용되고 있는 상황에서 거니플랩의 동적 응답특성을 분석하였으며, 해석 결과를 통해 거니플랩의 하향변위 요구도를 만족시킬 수 있음을 확인하였다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.321-337
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• 2020

Contemporary design and construction of steel-concrete composite structures employs the use of prefabricated concrete elements and demountable shear connectors in order to reduce the construction time and costs and enable dismantling of elements for their potential reuse at the end of life of buildings. Bolted shear connector with mechanical coupler is presented in this paper. The connector is assembled from mechanical coupler and rebar anchor, embedded in concrete, and steel bolt, used for connecting steel to concrete members. The behaviour and ultimate resistance of bolted connector with mechanical coupler in wide and narrow members were analysed based on push-out tests and FE analyses conducted in Abaqus software, with focus on concrete edge breakout and bolt shear failure modes. The effect of concrete strength, concrete edge distance and diameter and strength of bolts on failure modes and shear resistance was analysed. It was demonstrated that premature failure by breakout of concrete edge occurs when connectors are located 100 mm or closer from the edge in low-strength and normal-strength reinforced concrete. Furthermore, the paper presents a relatively simple model for hand calculation of concrete edge breakout resistance when bolted connectors with mechanical coupler are used. The model is based on the modification of prediction model used for cast-in and post-installed anchors loaded parallel to the edge, by implementing equivalent influence length of connector with variable diameter. Good agreement with test and FE results was obtained, thus confirming the validity of the proposed method.

• 전산구조공학
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.69-81
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• 1994

본 논문은 형상의 비선형성을 고려한 큰 동하중을 받는 낮은 원호아치의 동적해석에 관한 연구이다. 따라서 낮은 원호아치를 대상으로 동적 비선형 해석을 수행하고 임계좌굴하중을 구할 수 있는 컴퓨터 프로그램을 개발하는데 주안점을 둔다. 형상의 비선형성은 Lagrangian 운동좌표를 고려하여 해석하였으며 비선형 동적 운동방정식을 풀기 위하여 유한요소법을 사용하였다. 개발된 프로그램을 사용하여 만재 방사형 등분포하중을 받는 원호아치를 해석하고, 그 결과를 다른 연구결과와 비교하여 검증하였다. 또한 여러가지의 형상의 아치에 대한 좌굴 해석을 실시하여 임계좌굴하중을 구하였으며 기존의 연구와 비교하여 정확성을 확인하였다. 모형해석을 통해서 큰 동하중을 받는 원호아치는 기하학적 비선형 거동을 고려하여 해석되어야 하며 아치가 낮아질수록 좌굴발생 가능성이 높아짐을 알 수 있다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.1-18
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• 2001

Aging has been recognized as the primary cause of disc degeneration. A biomechanical characteristics of disc degeneration has been demonstrated that intradiscal pressure is reduced. With the increasing population of elderly people, disc degeneration and associated problems of nerve entrapment are becoming more prevalent. Presently, research on reduced intradiscal pressure associated with degeneration is insufficient. In this study. we used the Finite Element Method (FEM) of computerized simulations to investigate the effects of variation in intradiscal pressure on mechanical behaviours of L4-5 intervertebral disc degeneration. Degeneration was classified using four grades based on initial intradiscal pressure; Normal (135 kPa), mild(107 kPa), moderate (47 kPa) and severe (15 kPa). The predicted results f3r bending loads were as follows; 1 . Range of motion increased progressively with severity of degeneration with flexion and lateral bending moments, but decreased with extension moments. 2. Discal bulging of posterolateral aspect was larger in lateral bending and extension moment. But bulging was increased with severity of degeneration in lateral bending and torsion(same side).3. The rate of increasing intradiscal pressure was decreased in all bending motions with severity of degeneration. In conclusion, lateral bending and extension moment yield greatest bulging in severe degeneration. In torsion, although bending load produces disc bulging, disc bulging was associated more strongly with severity of degeneration than increasing torsional moments. Clinical Implications: Discal bulging may produce nerve root impingement and irritation. The effect of loading and posture on the varying degrees of disc degeneration has important implications especially in the elderly. In the presence of disc degeneration, avoidance of end range postures, especially extension and lateral bending may help reduce discal bulging and in turn, nerve entrapment.

• 터널과지하공간
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.100-108
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• 2017

균열텐서 파라미터는 절리의 기하학적 속성이 결합된 효과를 지시하는 척도로 사용할 수 있으며 불연속절리망(DFN)에서 유체 유동통로의 연결 상태를 정량화할 수 있다. 본 연구는 이차원 DFN의 균열텐서 파라미터와 수리적 특성 간의 상관성 분석을 수행하였다. DFN에서 임의 방향으로의 수리전도도는 이에 직교하는 방향으로 산정된 균열텐서성분과 강한 비선형 관계를 갖는 것으로 평가되었다. 서로 다른 규모의 이차원 DFN 블록에서 방향에 따른 균열텐서의 일차불변량($F_0$)을 방사형 도표로 나타내었을 때, 방향에 따른 $F_0$ 값의 유의미한 변화가 없는 원형의 플롯은 절리성 암반을 대표요소체적으로 취급하기 위한 필요조건이 될 수 있다. DFN 블록에서 임의 방향으로 개별체 해석기법으로 산정한 수리전도도와 이론적 수리전도도 사이의 상대오차(ER)는 $F_0$의 증가에 따라 감소한다. $F_0$는 평균 블록수리전도도와 강한 함수관계를 갖는 것으로 분석되었다.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제62권12호
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• pp.1678-1687
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• 2013

This paper describes a prototype of 3-phase 3.3kV/220V 6kVA modular semiconductor transformer developed in the lab for feasibility study. The developed prototype is composed of three single-phase units coupled in Y-connection. Each single-phase unit with a rating of 1.9kV/127V 2kVA consists of a high-voltage high-frequency resonant AC-DC converter, a low-voltage hybrid-switching DC-DC converter, and a low-voltage hybrid-switching DC-AC converter. Also each single-phase unit has two DSP controllers to control converter operation and to acquire monitoring data. Monitoring system was developed based on LabView by using CAN communication link between the DSP controller and PC. Through various experimental analyses it was verified that the prototype operates with proper performance under normal and sag condition. The system efficiency can be improved by adopting optimal design and replacing the IGBT switch with the SiC MOSFET switch. The developed prototype confirms a possibility to build a commercial high-voltage high-power semiconductor transformer by increasing the number of series-connected converter modules in high-voltage side and improving the performance of switching element.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.937-974
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• 2016

While extensive efforts have been made in the past to develop finite element models (FEMs) for concrete-filled steel tubular columns (CFSTCs), these models may not be suitable to be used in some cases, especially in view of the utilisation of high strength steel and high strength concrete. A method is presented herein to predict the complete stress-strain curve of concrete subjected to tri-axial compressive stresses caused by axial load coupled with lateral pressure due to the confinement action in square and rectangular CFSTCs with normal and high strength materials. To evaluate the lateral pressure exerted on the concrete in square and rectangular shaped columns, an accurately developed FEM which incorporates the effects of initial local imperfections and residual stresses using the commercial program ABAQUS is adopted. Subsequently, an extensive parametric study is conducted herein to propose an empirical equation for the maximum average lateral pressure, which depends on the material and geometric properties of the columns. The analysis parameters include the concrete compressive strength ($f^{\prime}_c=20-110N/mm^2$), steel yield strength ($f_y=220-850N/mm^2$), width-to-thickness (B/t) ratios in the range of 15-52, as well as the length-to-width (L/B) ratios in the range of 2-4. The predictions of the behaviour, ultimate axial strengths, and failure modes are compared with the available experimental results to verify the accuracy of the models developed. Furthermore, a design model is proposed for short square and rectangular CFSTCs. Additionally, comparisons with the prediction of axial load capacity by using the proposed design model, Australian Standard and Eurocode 4 code provisions for box composite columns are carried out.

• 복식
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• 제62권4호
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• pp.91-106
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• 2012

The purpose of this study was to offer some directions for the design of men's knitwear and provide basic data helpful for design conception and product development for creative and unique men's knitwear. As for the methodology, the investigator examined the works of these following ten designers that consistently participated in the men's Milano Collection for the last ten years from 2001 S/S to 2010 F/W: Burberry Prorsum, Costume National, D & G, D squared, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Iceberg, Prada, and Vivien Westwood. We identified the design elements expressed in knitwear, categorized examples for each element, and reviewed their characteristics. The results of this study are as follows. The designers usually adopted the H-silhouette with some room until 2006, after which the slim tubular silhouette became prevalent. Most of the designers made knitwear with normal yarn and expressed them by dyeing or printing regardless of seasons, which meant the usage level of fancy yarn was low. The much usage of the basic pattern was particularly salient. The most popular basic structure was plain, which was followed by rib and color pattern, which included the jacquard and intarsia pattern. The designers presented thick outer items made of thick yarn for F/W seasons and many thin inner items made of thin yarn for S/S seasons. The popular colors were brown from the Red Group(R) and beige from the Orange Group (YR) regardless of seasons. When achromatic colors were used a lot, there was a development of various grey shades. For the most used basic structure, plain, the designers employed such technical methods as printing, pleat treatment, and dyeing in high frequency.