• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.657-668
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• 2020

A novel multistage approach is developed for structural model updating based on sensitivity ranking of the selected updating parameters. Modal energy-based sensitivities are formulated, and maximum-normalized indices are designed for sensitivity ranking. Based on the ranking strategy, a multistage approach is proposed, where these parameters to be corrected with similar sensitivity levels are updated simultaneously at the same stage, and the complete procedure continues sequentially at several stages, from large to small, according to the predefined levels of the updating parameters. At every single stage, a previously developed cross model cross mode (CMCM) method is used for structural model updating. The effectiveness and robustness of the multistage approach are investigated by implementing it on an offshore structure, and the performances are compared with non-multistage approach using numerical and experimental vibration information. These results demonstrate that the multistage approach is more effective for structural model updating of offshore platform structures even with limited information and measured noise. These findings serve as a preliminary strategy for structural model updating of an offshore platform in service.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.219-223
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• 2008

In 2006, as a means to minimize early corrosion failure of ships, thus to enhance marine safety, International Maritime Organization (IMO), proposed a mandatory regulation for Performance Standards for the Protective Coatings (PSPC) for ballast tanks of newly built ships to satisfy 15 years of target useful life. In this regulation, several unprecedented strict rules are adopted as minimum, mandatory requirements for protective coatings of ship's water ballast tanks, and all type of ships sailing international sea are subjected to this regulation which is to be effective as early as June of 2008. The PSPC addresses many technical issues in the areas of surface pretreatment (primary and secondary), coating materials, coating application procedure and inspection as well as necessary documentation. The PSPC rules are new and unproven concepts, which calls for rigorous incorporation of reality-based evidences currently available, since there are no practical experiences in terms of the validity of the PSPC rules. There has been much controversy surrounding these regulations and considerable effort has been made by both shipyards and ship owners alike to achieve a performance standard for ballast tank coatings, which is acceptable to all. In this paper, the background and overview of the PSPC rules are given, and several issues in the PSPC are reviewed as a base to achieve robustness of the proposed PSPC, which will serve as a means to minimize early corrosion and to ensure 15 year target useful life of ships.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제54권6호
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• pp.1217-1244
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• 2015

In this research a theoretical and numerical study on a bridge damage detection procedure is presented based on vibration measurements collected from a set of accelerometers. This method, referred to as "Adjoint Variable Method", is a sensitivity-based finite element model updating method. The approach relies on minimizing a penalty function, which usually consists of the errors between the measured quantities and the corresponding predictions attained from the model. Moving mass is an interactive model and includes inertia effects between the model and mass. This interactive model is a time varying system and the proposed method is capable of detecting damage in this variable system. Robustness of the proposed method is illustrated by correct detection of the location and extension of predetermined single, multiple and random damages in all ranges of speed and mass ratio of moving vehicle. A comparative study on common sensitivity and the proposed method confirms its efficiency and performance improvement in sensitivity-based damage detection methods. In addition various possible sources of error, including the effects of measurement noise and initial assumption error in stability of method are also discussed.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제55권5호
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• pp.1055-1086
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• 2015

The dynamic response of two-dimensional unbounded domain on the rigid bedrock in the time domain is numerically obtained. It is realized by the modified scaled boundary finite element method (SBFEM) in which the original scaling center is replaced by a scaling line. The formulation bases on expanding dynamic stiffness by using the continued fraction approach. The solution converges rapidly over the whole time range along with the order of the continued fraction increases. In addition, the method is suitable for large scale systems. The numerical method is employed which is a combination of the time domain SBFEM for far field and the finite element method used for near field. By using the continued fraction solution and introducing auxiliary variables, the equation of motion of unbounded domain is built. Applying the spectral shifting technique, the virtual modes of motion equation are eliminated. Standard procedure in structural dynamic is directly applicable for time domain problem. Since the coefficient matrixes of equation are banded and symmetric, the equation can be solved efficiently by using the direct time domain integration method. Numerical examples demonstrate the increased robustness, accuracy and superiority of the proposed method. The suitability of proposed method for time domain simulations of complex systems is also demonstrated.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제11권5호
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• pp.639-654
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• 2011

This paper presents a Current Distribution Control design for Paralleled Positive Output Elementary Super Lift Luo Converters (PPOESLLCs) operated in Continuous Conduction Mode using a Sliding Mode Controller (SMC). Manipulating the higher current requirement of the load through the paralleling of POESLLCs, results in a current inequality. This is mainly due to dissimilarities in the power semiconductor switches and circuit components used in POESLLCs, which may lead to converter failures. In order to balance the proper load current sharing and the load voltage regulation of PPOESLLCs, a SMC is developed. The SMC is designed for the inherently variable-structured of POESLLCs by using the state-space average based model. The static and dynamic performance of the developed controller with PPOESLLCs is validated for its robustness to perform over a wide range of operating conditions through both a laboratory prototype and MatLab/Simulink models, which are compared with a Proportional-Integral (PI) controller. Theoretical analysis, simulation and experimental results are presented to demonstrate the feasibility of the developed SMC along with the complete design procedure.

• 전력전자학회논문지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.74-80
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• 2007

본 논문에서는 2상 여자 방식으로 구동하는 전압형 인버터 스위치에 발생한 개방 고장을 검출하는 기법을 제안한다. 제안된 기법은 인버터 각 상의 하단 스위치에 전압 센서를 사용하여 동작 모드에 따라 개방 고장을 판별한다. 이는 구현이 간단하고 빠른 고장 판별이 가능하며 부하의 영향을 거의 받지 않기 때문에, 시스템의 신뢰성을 향상시킨다. 또한 4-스위치 인버터 구동을 적용한 재구성을 통하여 고장 발생시에도 고장의 영향을 최소화 하면서 연속적인 운전을 가능하게 했다. 제안된 고장 검출 알고리즘의 타당성은 실험결과로 검증한다.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.994-1005
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• 2015

This paper presents a novel power control strategy for PWM current-source rectifiers (CSRs) in the stationary frame based on the instantaneous power theory. In the proposed control strategy, a virtual resistance based on the capacitor voltage feedback is used to realize the active damping. In addition, the proportional resonant (PR) controller under the two-phase stationary coordinate is designed to track the ac reference current and to avoid the strong coupling brought about by the coordinate transformation. The limitations on improving steady-state performance of the PR controller is investigated and mitigated using a cascaded lead-lag compensator. In the z-domain, a straightforward procedure is developed to analyze and design the control-loop with the help of MATLAB/SISO software tools. In addition, robustness against parameter variations is analyzed. Finally, simulation and experimental results verify the proposed control scheme and design method.

• 인터넷정보학회논문지
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.27-34
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• 2003

오늘날, 디지털 이미지 도구 프로그램은 전문가가 아니더라도 누구나 개인용 컴퓨터를 이용하여 쉽고 빠르게 영상을 조작하여 사용할 수 있게 되었다. 그 결과 디지털 컨텐츠의 저작권 보호 및 변조된 영상의 무결성을 보증하는 것이 주요 문제가 되고있다. 본 논문에서는 워터마크 정보는 물론 조작된 영상의 위치까지 검출할 수 있는 하이브리드 워터마킹 알고리즘을 설계하였다. 이를 위해 이산 웨이블릿 변환을 이용하여 영상의 저주파 대역에 PN-시권스를 워터마크로 삽입하였고, 원영상 없이도 검출이 가능하게 하였다. 워터마크 신호를 파괴하기 위한 다양한 공격의 실험 결과 제안한 알고리즘은 강인성을 나타내었고 추출 후 변조된 영상의 위치도 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제12권11호
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• pp.1980-1986
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• 2008

디지털 워터마크 기법은 음악, 영상, 동영상에 대한 저작권과 재산권의 보호 및 인증, 데이터 손실 여부 판단, 복사 방지 및 추적 등을 목적으로 한 사후 재산권의 보호 기술로 제안되었다. 본 연구에서는 워터마크의 기하학적인 왜곡에 대한 공격에 견고하게 하도록 영상의 전 처리 과정을 거친다. 그리고 선택된 기하학적인 불변 점을 골라 여러가지 영상처리에 강인하며 일정 기간 압축 저장되는 영상에서도 워터마킹이 유지되도록 워터 쉐드(watershed) 분할 기법을 이용한 의료 영상 보안 알고리즘을 제안한다. 본 논문에서 제안한 워터마킹 알고리즘은 의료 영상에 대한 RST공격, JPEG 압축 공격 그리고 필터링 공격보다 강인함을 확인하였다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.259-278
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• 2008

This paper presents a nonlinear finite element procedure accounting for the effects of geometric as well as material nonlinearities for reinforced concrete bridge piers supported by laminated rubber bearings. Reinforced concrete bridge piers supported by laminated rubber bearings and carrying a cyclic load were analyzed by using a special purpose, nonlinear finite element program, RCAHEST. For reinforced concrete, the proposed robust nonlinear material model captures the salient response characteristics of the bridge piers under cyclic loading conditions and addresses with the influence of geometric nonlinearity on post-peak response of the bridge piers by transformations between local and global systems. Seismic isolator element to predict the behaviors of laminated rubber bearings is also developed. The seismic performance of reinforced concrete bridge piers supported by laminated rubber bearings is assessed analytically. The results show good correlation between the experimental findings and numerical predictions, and demonstrate the reliability and robustness of the proposed analytical model. Additionally, the studies and discussions presented in this investigation provide an insight into the key behavioral aspects of reinforced concrete bridge piers supported by laminated rubber bearings.