• Steel and Composite Structures
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• v.37 no.6
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• pp.663-678
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• 2020

This paper proposes a novel topology optimization method generating multiple materials for external linear plane crack structures based on the combination of IsoGeometric Analysis (IGA) and eXtended Finite Element Method (X-FEM). A so-called eXtended IsoGeometric Analysis (X-IGA) is derived for a mechanical description of a strong discontinuity state's continuous boundaries through the inherited special properties of X-FEM. In X-IGA, control points and patches play the same role with nodes and sub-domains in the finite element method. While being similar to X-FEM, enrichment functions are added to finite element approximation without any mesh generation. The geometry of structures based on basic functions of Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines (NURBS) provides accurate and reliable results. Moreover, the basis function to define the geometry becomes a systematic p-refinement to control the field approximation order without altering the geometry or its parameterization. The accuracy of analytical solutions of X-IGA for the crack problem, which is superior to a conventional X-FEM, guarantees the reliability of the optimal multi-material retrofitting against external cracks through using topology optimization. Topology optimization is applied to the minimal compliance design of two-dimensional plane linear cracked structures retrofitted by multiple distinct materials to prevent the propagation of the present crack pattern. The alternating active-phase algorithm with optimality criteria-based algorithms is employed to update design variables of element densities. Numerical results under different lengths, positions, and angles of given cracks verify the proposed method's efficiency and feasibility in using X-IGA compared to a conventional X-FEM.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• v.38 no.1
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• pp.27-31
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• 2022

Harmonic drives have attracted increasing attention with the development of materials, parts, and related equipment. Harmonic drives exhibit high deceleration, high accuracy, and light weight. The stiffness of flexible splines according to the radial load is studied using a commercial FEM program to design the structure of the flexible spline and finite element to improve the weight and price competitiveness of harmonic drives. In addition, several studies have measured and compared friction coefficients based on 3D printed tread patterns. However, owing to the characteristics of plastic materials, a decrease in stiffness in the radial direction is inevitable. To prevent a decrease in stiffness in the radial direction, we designed and manufactured flex splines with a wrinkle shape. Through structural analysis, the reaction force and stiffness in the radial direction were determined. In addition, the maximum angle of the mound was derived by theoretical calculations, and the performance of the harmonic drive was compared with the results obtained in the mound experiment. Structural analysis shows that the shape of wrinkles decreased the stress and reaction force and increased the safety factor in comparison with that of the circular shape. During performance verification through continuous experiments, the developed harmonic drive showed continuous performance similar to that of an actual tank model. It is expected that the flex spline with a compliant spring and wrinkle shape will prevent a decrease in the radial stiffness.

• 한국HCI학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2006.02a
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• pp.480-485
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• 2006

본 논문에서는 사용자가 NURBS 곡면을 다양한 형태로 변형을 손쉽게 할 수 있는 수정된 유한요소법을 이용한 곡면 변형의 방법을 제시한다. 수정된 유한요소법은 NURBS 기저함수를 전통적 유한요소법의 형상함수를 대신하여 유한요소해석을 한다. 모델링된 객체는 NURBS 곡면으로 이루어져 있고, 각각의 세그먼트별로 나누어진 기저함수와 제어점으로 구성되어있기 때문에 번거롭게 요소와 형상함수를 따로 구하지 않아도 되며, 자체 보간 방식이므로 기존의 유한요소법에 비해 적은 요소와 절점으로 곡면을 해석 할 수 있다. NURBS 곡면 변형은 각각의 제어점에 의해 구역이 나눠지고 각 구역은 변형될 지점과 가장 가까운 제어점으로 구성된 구역의 제어점들을 변형시킬 지점과 각 제어점의 거리 비례에 따라서 제어점 들의 속도가 지정되어 변형을 완성한다. 제시된 변형 방법은 다른 변형들과 같이 초기 입력에 의해 변형이 한 순간에 진행되는 것이 아니라 점진적 변형이 일어나며, NURBS 의 특징인 전체 제어점 변형으로 인해 의도하지 않은 변형이 일어나는 것을 변형 중간에 각각의 제어점의 속도를 제어함으로써 사용자의 의도한 변형으로 빠른 시간에 완성할 수 있게 된다.

• Proceedings of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute Conference
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• 2009.04a
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• pp.63-66
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• 2009

본 논문에서는 트림영역이 있는 NURBS 평면을 등기하 해석할 수 있는 방법을 제시한다. 기존 등기하 해석법으로 트림 NURBS 곡면을 해석하기 위해서는 해석 도메인이 여러 개의 사각형 패치로 분할되어있어야 한다. 그러나 본 연구에서 제안한 방법은 CAD에서 제공하는 트림곡선의 정보를 해석에 직접 사용할 수 있기 때문에 CAD 모델을 별도로 재구성해야하는 번거로움이 없다. NURBS 곡선 투영법을 이용하여 트림되는 요소를 찾고, 트림된 요소는 쿼드트리 분할법과 NEFEM에서 사용된 적분방법을 동시에 고려하면 어떤 경우의 트림 요소라도 적분이 가능하다. 다양한 수치 예제를 통하여 제안한 해석 방법을 검증하고, 기존의 등기하해석법으로 해석하기 어려운 다수의 트림영역이 존재하는 NURBS 평면을 해석하여 본 방법의 유용성을 검토한다.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1998.07a
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• pp.146-148
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• 1998

For the shape design of electromagnetic devices using the FEM, the choice of design parameters influence to the success of the optimization process. If the design parameter distribution has a one to one corespondence with finite element model, we can encounter not only serious accuracy problem but also obtain a zigzag shape along the interface. The nodes between those design parameters can be parameterized by interpolating using one among many interpolation methods. The conventional parameterization of design parameters has a limit of application for shape, because design parameters and movable nodes are linearly intepolated. In this paper, using the B-spline curve that use to present any interfaces in computer graphics, the curvilinear parameterization between design parameters and node points is compared with the linear parameterization.

• Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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• v.47 no.3
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• pp.306-320
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• 2010

Modern ultra-large container carriers can be exposed to the unprecedented springing excitation from ocean waves due to their relatively low torsional rigidity. Large deck opening on the deck of container carriers tends to cause warping distortion of hull structure under wave-induced excitation, eventually leading to the higher chance of resonance vibration between its torsional response and incoming waves. To handle this problem, a higher-order B-spline Rankine panel method and Vlasov-beam FE model was directly coupled in the time domain, and the coupled equation was solved by using an implicit iterative method. In order to capture the complicated behavior of thin-walled open section girder, a sophisticated beam-based finite element model was developed, which takes into account warping distortion and shear-on-wall effect. Then, the developed beam model was directly coupled with the time-domain Rankine panel method for hydrodynamic problem by using the fixed-point iteration method. The developed computational scheme was validated through the comparison with the frequency-domain solution on the container carrier model in linear springing regime.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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• v.28 no.11
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• pp.1316-1322
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• 2011

Most of the mechanical structures use bolting or spot welding for the whole structure. In recent years, bolting & rivets are used rather than the welding due to reassembly and repair. Analysis of bolted joints is so complicate that many conditions must be considered such as pre-load and contact, etc.. Bolted joint analysis is done by theoretical, experimental & numerical methods. However, numerical analysis in the bolted joint is used because the contact and stress in the joints are changed due to the pre-load. In this study, we analysis the slip and the deformation of the contact area in the joint depending on the pre-load and find the optimized bolting condition.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• v.88 no.1
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• pp.83-94
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• 2023

An accurate and highly efficient inverse element labelled iPCB is developed based on the inverse finite element method (iFEM) for real-time shape estimation of plane-curved structures (such as arch bridges) utilizing onboard strain data. This inverse problem, named shape sensing, is vital for the design of smart structures and structural health monitoring (SHM) procedures. The iPCB formulation is defined based on a least-squares variational principle that employs curved Timoshenko beam theory as its baseline. The accurate strain-displacement relationship considering tension-bending coupling is used to establish theoretical and measured section strains. The displacement fields of the isoparametric element iPCB are interpolated utilizing nonuniform rational B-spline (NURBS) basis functions, enabling exact geometric modelling even with a very coarse mesh density. The present formulation is completely free from membrane and shear locking. Numerical validation examples for different curved structures subjected to different loading conditions have been performed and have demonstrated the excellent prediction capability of iPCBs. The present formulation has also been shown to be practical and robust since relatively accurate predictions can be obtained even omitting the shear deformation contributions and considering polluted strain measures. The current element offers a promising tool for real-time shape estimation of plane-curved structures.