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Numerical study on the structural response of energy-saving device of ice-class vessel due to impact of ice block

  • Matsui, Sadaoki;Uto, Shotaro;Yamada, Yasuhira;Watanabe, Shinpei
    • International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.367-375
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    • 2018
  • The present paper considers the contact between energy-saving device of ice-class vessel and ice block. The main objective of this study is to clarify the tendency of the ice impact force and the structural response as well as interaction effects of them. The contact analysis is performed by using LS-DYNA finite element code. The main collision scenario is based on Finnish-Swedish ice class rules and a stern duct model is used as an energy-saving device. For the contact force, two modelling approaches are adopted. One is dynamic indentation model of ice block based on the pressure-area curve. The other is numerical material modelling by LS-DYNA. The authors investigated the sensitivity of the structural response against the ice contact pressure, the interaction effect between structure and ice block, and the influence of eccentric collision. The results of these simulations are presented and discussed with respect to structural safety.

Customer satisfaction and competitiveness in Global Company: Structural Equation Modeling(SEM) approach to identify the role quality factor (글로벌 기업의 고객만족과 경쟁력 모델 구축: 품질요인확인을 위한 구조방정식모델 적용)

  • Kim, Gye Soo;Park, Jong Cheol
    • Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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    • v.43 no.1
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    • pp.43-56
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    • 2015
  • Purpose: In this research, We made the conceptual frameworks for SEM(Structural Equation Modeling) on Global quality's origin and empirical research. Developing conceptual frameworks is an important step in theory building and theory testing. This research model was developed by strong theoretical foundation which is quality and systematical model. Methods: Questionnaire was developed, and data was collected and analyzed for this study. The analysis was conducted using SEM(Structural Equation Modeling). Results: Results show that process quality and interaction quality are important drivers in customer satisfaction. Customer satisfaction is strongly impact on customer loyalty(repeated purchase). Conclusion: In turbulent business era, Global company require not only excellent quality but also create customer oriented culture and control over operation in the foreign country.

The Theoretical Investigation of the Natural Frequency Coefficients for a Thin Rectangular Tube used in the Heat Exchanger (열교환기에 사용되는 얇은 사각 단면 튜브의 고유규진동계수에 대한 이론적 분석)

  • 김기만
    • Journal of KSNVE
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    • v.5 no.3
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    • pp.373-383
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    • 1995
  • From the viewpoint of the structural design, the principal problem of the heat exchanger is the potentiality of structural instabilities due to the fluid loading effect during operations. Excessive fluid loading may give rise to permanent deformation of tube and would enentually result in collapse of heat exchanger, which would cause an obstruction of the fluid flow in the narrow channels. In this study, a fluid-structural interaction model was developed to investigate analtically the vibration characteristics of thin rectangular tube used in the heat exchanger. The model consists of two flat plates separated by fluid. The effects of the fluid in the tube was stuided. For analyses, the natural frequency coefficients of the model were investigated for the plate aspect ratios, channel heights, and boundary conditions. As conclusions, the natural frequency coefficients of the tube is found to be affected largely by the fluid loading and the channel heights.

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Design and optimization of steel trusses using genetic algorithms, parallel computing, and human-computer interaction

  • Agarwal, Pranab;Raich, Anne M.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.325-337
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    • 2006
  • A hybrid structural design and optimization methodology that combines the strengths of genetic algorithms, local search techniques, and parallel computing is developed to evolve optimal truss systems in this research effort. The primary objective that is met in evolving near-optimal or optimal structural systems using this approach is the capability of satisfying user-defined design criteria while minimizing the computational time required. The application of genetic algorithms to the design and optimization of truss systems supports conceptual design by facilitating the exploration of new design alternatives. In addition, final shape optimization of the evolved designs is supported through the refinement of member sizes using local search techniques for further improvement. The use of the hybrid approach, therefore, enhances the overall process of structural design. Parallel computing is implemented to reduce the total computation time required to obtain near-optimal designs. The support of human-computer interaction during layout optimization and local optimization is also discussed since it assists in evolving optimal truss systems that better satisfy a user's design requirements and design preferences.

Investigation of Wave Resistance Performance for Ships and Offshore Structures based on Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian Method (ALE 기법을 기반 선박 및 해양 구조물의 내파 성능 분석)

  • Lee, Chi-Seung;Kim, Joo-Hyun;Kim, Myung-Hyun;Lee, Jae-Myung
    • Proceedings of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute Conference
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    • 2011.04a
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    • pp.553-556
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    • 2011
  • The primary aim of the present study is to propose new design formulae that can be used to evaluate the structural performance of breakwaters installed on container carriers under green water impact loads. A series of numerical analyses for green water impact loads inducing breakwater collapse have been carried out. The well-known fluid-structure interaction analysis technique has been adopted realistically to consider the phenomenon of green water impact loads. The structural behavior of these breakwaters under green water impact loads has also been carried out simultaneously throughout the transient analysis. A verification study of the numerical results was performed using the actual collapse incidents of breakwaters on container carriers. It would be expected that the proposed design formulae, based on the obtained insights, could be used as practical guidelines for the design of breakwaters on container carriers.

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Structural Safety Assessment of Offshore Structure under Explosion Loadings (해양구조물의 폭발하중에 의한 구조 안전성 평가 기법 연구)

  • Lee, Sang-Gab;Cho, Heon-Il;Hong, Anh;Kim, Jin-Kyung;Kim, Gyu-Sung;Lee, Kun-Hee
    • Proceedings of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute Conference
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    • 2011.04a
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    • pp.203-208
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    • 2011
  • 본 논문에서는 해양시추 생산설비의 상부구조(topside structure)에 설치된 공정설비(process module)에서 가스 누출에 의한 가스폭발 하중에 대한 해양구조물의 비선형 동적 거동응답 특성파악을 파악하기 위하여 LS-DYNA 코드의 유체-구조 연성(Fluid-Strycture Interaction) 해석기법을 적용하여 폭발 압력파를 보다 정확하게 구현하기 위한 기법을 개발하고자 한다.

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Damage assessment for buried structures against internal blast load

  • Ma, G.W.;Huang, X.;Li, J.C.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.32 no.2
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    • pp.301-320
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    • 2009
  • Damage assessment for buried structures against an internal blast is conducted by considering the soil-structure interaction. The structural element under analysis is assumed to be rigid-plastic and simply-supported at both ends. Shear failure, bending failure and combined failure modes are included based on five possible transverse velocity profiles. The maximum deflections with respect to shear and bending failure are derived respectively by employing proper failure criteria of the structural element. Pressure-Impulse diagrams to assess damage of the buried structures are subsequently developed. Comparisons have been done to evaluate the influences of the soil-structure interaction and the shear-to-bending strength ratio of the structural element. A case study for a buried reinforced concrete structure has been conducted to show the applicability of the proposed damage assessment method.

Significance of rigorous fluid-foundation interaction in dynamic analysis of concrete gravity dams

  • Lotfi, Vahid
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.137-150
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    • 2005
  • Dynamic analysis of dam-reservoir-foundation system is usually carried out by employing a simplified and approximate one-dimensional model to account for fluid-foundation interaction. The approximation introduced on this basis is examined thoroughly in this paper by comparing the method with the rigorous approach. It is concluded that the errors due to approximate method could be very significant both for horizontal and vertical ground motions.