• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.55-64
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• 2024

This paper proposes a fusion imaging-based coating-defect classification method for steel structures that uses zero-shot learning. In the proposed method, a halogen lamp generates heat energy on the coating surface of a steel structure, and the resulting heat responses are measured by an infrared (IR) camera, while photos of the coating surface are captured by a charge-coupled device (CCD) camera. The measured heat responses and visual images are then analyzed using zero-shot learning to classify the coating defects, and the estimated coating defects are visualized throughout the inspection surface of the steel structure. In contrast to older approaches to coating-defect classification that relied on visual inspection and were limited to surface defects, and older artificial neural network (ANN)-based methods that required large amounts of data for training and validation, the proposed method accurately classifies both internal and external defects and can classify coating defects for unobserved classes that are not included in the training. Additionally, the proposed model easily learns about additional classifying conditions, making it simple to add classes for problems of interest and field application. Based on the results of validation via field testing, the defect-type classification performance is improved 22.7% of accuracy by fusing visual and thermal imaging compared to using only a visual dataset. Furthermore, the classification accuracy of the proposed method on a test dataset with only trained classes is validated to be 100%. With word-embedding vectors for the labels of untrained classes, the classification accuracy of the proposed method is 86.4%.

• 한국신뢰성학회지:신뢰성응용연구
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.87-94
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• 2018

Purpose: In this study, the defect quantification of thin metal plate was evaluated by using lock-in infrared thermography. Methods: A STS304 standard specimens, which had the artificial-defects of different size, were used. The focal distance between the infrared camera and the specimen was set to 500mm, and the distance between the lump and the specimen was set to 200mm. One halogen lamp with a maximum capacity of 1kW was used, and phase-lock infrared thermal images with a frequency of 1Hz were captured and analyzed. Result: Objectively quantified data values were obtained by analyzing the contrast ratio and signal-to-noise ratio. Conclusion: The possibility of defect diagnosis for thin metal plate was confirmed by using the lock-in infrared thermography technique.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제30권7호
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• pp.687-693
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• 2013

The service conditions of railway cars have become more difficult in recent years due to increased speed. Faulty components in the railcars may result in service interruption, or in extreme cases, derailment. Thus, it is important to diagnose and monitor the main components of railcars. Temperature monitoring is one of the basic methods used to diagnose abnormal conditions in the main components of railway cars, such as in bearings, reduction gears, and traction motors. In this study, we developed a monitoring system for the main components, using an infrared thermography technique. This technique has the advantage of infrared thermal camera imaging of temperature contours in the components. Various hardware and software components of the monitoring system are used to acquire the sensor data, to identify potential problems in railcar operation.

• 한국생활과학회지
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.1045-1052
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• 2010

Effects of the ease of pattern on the thermal conditions of clothing were investigated through the measurement of clothing surface temperatures using infrared thermography. Four vests with different pattern ease were worn by five male subjects. Surface temperature distribution on the clothing were then examined using a thermogram to view thermo-regulating characteristics affected by the ease of pattern. Representative surface temperatures were calculated based on the percentage of the surface area within a certain temperature range and the midpoint value of the corresponding area. Representative surface temperatures matches well to the thermal insulation value measured by thermal manikin. Results indicated that representative surface temperature could be a useful quantitative value if some simple calculations were to be used alongside accurate image processing.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.116-120
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• 2010

차축과 차륜으로 구성되는 철도차량 윤축은 차량의 운행과 관련하여 안전과 직결되는 중요한 철도 부품의 하나이다. 본 연구에서는 철도차량의 차축 재료의 인장파괴거동에 대한 특성을 분석하였다. 20년 이상 운행된 전기기관차 및 디젤전기기관차의 차축 시편에 대하여 연장시험을 수행하였다. 인장시험 동안 시편의 파괴특성을 모니터링하기 위해 고속 적외선카메라가 사용되었는데, 인장시험 동안의 시편 표변의 온도 변화를 모니터링하여 온도 분포로부터 인장파괴거동을 설명하고 파괴모드를 규명하고자 하였다.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.803-812
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• 2019

Triplex composite is an epoxy-bonded joint structure, which constitutes the secondary barrier in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier. Defects in the triplex composite weaken its shear strength and may cause leakage of the LNG, thus compromising the structural integrity of the LNG carrier. This paper proposes an autonomous triplex composite inspection (ATCI) system for visualizing and classifying hidden defects in the triplex composite installed inside an LNG carrier. First, heat energy is generated on the surface of the triplex composite using halogen lamps, and the corresponding heat response is measured by an infrared (IR) camera. Next, the region of interest (ROI) is traced and noise components are removed to minimize false indications of defects. After a defect is identified, it is classified as internal void or uncured adhesive and its size and shape are quantified and visualized, respectively. The proposed ATCI system allows the fully automated and contactless detection, classification, and quantification of hidden defects inside the triplex composite. The effectiveness of the proposed ATCI system is validated using the data obtained from actual triplex composite installed in an LNG carrier membrane system.

• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.37-42
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• 2006

The robotic arc welding is widely employed in the fabrication industry fer increasing productivity and enhancing product quality by its high processing speed, accuracy and repeatability. Basically, the bead geometry plays an important role in determining the mechanical properties of the weld. So that it is very important to select the process variables for obtaining optimal bead geometry. In this paper, the possibilities of the Infrared camera in sensing and control of the bead geometry in the automated welding process are presented. Both bead width and thermal images from infrared thermography are effected by process parameters. Bead width and isotherm radii can be expressed in terms of process parameters(welding current and welding speed) using mathematical equations obtained by empirical analysis using infrared camera. A linear relationship exists between the isothermal radii producted during the welding process and bead width.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.247-253
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• 2015

목적: 열화상카메라를 이용하여 정상안 군과 건성안 군의 검결막과 안구표면의 서모그래피를 객관적으로 알아보고자 하였다. 방법: 각막질환, 안외상, 누도이상자, 안과수술 병력 등 안구표면의 눈물막에 영향을 주는 질환이 없고 콘택트렌즈를 사용하지 않는 대학생 72명(144안)을 대상으로 하였다. TBUT, Schirmer I test, McMonnies test를 시행하여 정상안 군과 건성안 군으로 분류하고 열화상카메라(Cox CX series, Answer co., Korea)를 이용하여 안구표면과 검결막의 온도변화를 분석하였다. 결과: 정상안 군에서 안구표면 눈물막의 중심부, 코방향, 귀방향, 위, 아래방향에서 온도변화량은 $-0.13{\pm}0.08$, $-0.14{\pm}0.08$, $-0.12{\pm}0.08$, $-0.14{\pm}0.08$, $-0.10{\pm}0.09(^{\circ}C/sec)$이었고 건성안군에서는 $-0.17{\pm}0.08$, $-0.16{\pm}0.07$, $-0.16{\pm}0.08$, $-0.17{\pm}0.09$, $-0.15{\pm}0.08(^{\circ}C/sec)$로 중심부, 귀방향, 아래방향에서 유의성을 띠었다(p<0.05). 정상안 군으로 분류된 대상자의 중심부, 코방향, 귀방향의 검결막 온도는 $34.36{\pm}1.12$, $34.17{\pm}1.10$, $34.07{\pm}1.12^{\circ}C$였고, 건성안 군은 $34.17{\pm}1.10$, $33.43{\pm}0.97$, $33.51{\pm}1.06^{\circ}C$로 중심부에서 유의한 차이를 보였다(p=0.05). 결론: 건성안 군에서 정상안 군보다 안구표면의 온도 감소가 빠르게 나타났고 검결막의 온도도 낮은 것으로 관찰되었다. 열화상카메라를 활용한 안구표면의 온도변화는 눈물막의 안정성을 평가하는데 객관적이었으며 건성안 연구에 유용할 것으로 기대된다.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.539-548
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• 2017

Thermoelasticity is a contactless technique for measuring stress distributions in structural elements stressed by dynamic loads. This work describes the characteristics, analyzes the main causes of uncertainty and illustrates a series of operative methods for reducing its effects. More specifically, the effects of the angle of view between the thermographic camera and the surface of the object are studied, along with those due to the heat transmission by conduction between the various parts of the thing being measured as a function of the stress frequencies. The analyses, both theoretical and experimental, are aimed at defining the operational limits and optimal measurement and test conditions in relation to the measurement uncertainty that is considered tolerable in the specific application.

• 보존과학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.35-45
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• 2013

서울 동관왕묘(보물 제142호) 소조상은 균열, 박리, 박락 및 탈락 등의 물리적 훼손과 먼지 오염물, 색상별 안료의 부분변색 등 손상이 발생하였다. 초음파 측정을 통해 소조상 내부의 물리적 훼손상태를 확인한 결과, 우장군 전면 하단부에서 가장 낮은 저속도대가 나타났다. 안료층의 결함상태는 적외선열화상 조사를 통해 정량적으로 평가하였으며, 박락부분에서 고온영역이 확인되었다. 감마선과 적외선 TV 촬영, 주사전자현미경 관찰 결과, 소조상은 목심으로 기초를 만들고 연결부위는 가는 철사를 이용하여 고정하였다. 고정된 목심은 새끼줄로 밀착 후 소조토로 성형하였다. 소조토는 균열과 탈락방지를 위해 볏짚을 혼합하였으며, 한지와 면섬유를 덧발라 안료층과 구분한 것으로 나타났다.