• 대한기계학회논문집 C: 기술과 교육
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.63-69
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• 2015

운반설비 중 보편적 기술의 하나인 EMS (Electric Monorail System)는 천장 트러스에 매달려 운반물을 이송하는 장치로, 공간 활용의 극대화라는 장점과 더불어 저소음 등 작업 환경이 개선된다는 점에서 널리 이용되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 운반물의 하중을 지지하고 고속 이송시 가이드 역할을 하여 이탈을 방지하는 EMS 레일에 대하여 다양한 방법으로 해석하고, 이를 바탕으로 레일 단면 설계의 최적화 방향을 모색한다. 경량이면서 고강성을 지닌 레일은 트러스에 가해지는 하중을 최소화 하고 이로 인한 레일 생산비 절감 및 설치 작업성 향상 등을 기대할 수 있다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.515-525
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• 2018

This paper presents a numerical study on the performance of reinforced concrete (RC) bridge structures subjected to heavy goods vehicle (HGV) collision. The objectives of this study are to investigate the dynamic response and failure modes of different types of bridges under impact loading as well as to give an insight into the simplified methods for modeling bridge structures. For this purpose, detailed finite-element models of HGV and bridges are established and verified against the full-scale collision experiment and a recent traffic accident. An intensive parametric study with the consideration of vehicle weight, vehicle velocity, structural type, simplified methods for modeling bridges is conducted; then the failure mode, impact force, deformation and internal force distribution of the validated bridge models are discussed. It is observed that the structural type has a significant effect on the force-transferring mechanism, failure mode and dynamic response of bridge structures, thus it should be considered in the anti-impact design of bridge structures. The impact force of HGV is mainly determined by the impact weight, impact velocity and contact interface, rather than the simplification of the superstructure. Furthermore, to reduce the modeling and computing cost, it is suggested to utilize the simplified bridge model considering the inertial effect of the superstructure to evaluate the structural impact behavior within a reasonable precision range.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제91권2호
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• pp.135-147
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• 2024

The objective of this study is to analyze, using the finite element method, the durability of damaged and repaired structures under the effect of mechanical loading coupled with environmental conditions (water absorption and/or temperature). The study is based on the hybrid patch repair technique, considering several parameters based on the J integral to observe the behavior of the adhesive in transferring load from a damaged plate to the repair patch. The results clearly show that water absorption and increased temperature cause degradation of the mechanical properties of the adhesive, leading to an increase in its plasticization, which is beneficial for the assembly's strength. However, the degradation of the adhesive's properties due to aging in the repair results in poor load transfer from the damaged area to the patch. The findings of this study allowed the authors to conclude that the [0°]8 sequence consistently offers the best performance, with the lowest J integral values and superior crack resistance. The lowest the J integral for the [0°]8 stacking sequence is typically 3-7% lower than that of the [0/-45/45/90]S and [0/-45/90/45]S sequences at elevated temperatures. At 60℃, the J integral increases by approximately 3-6% compared to 40℃ and 20, depending on the aging duration and stacking sequences.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.379-388
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• 2012

Objective: This study developed a new shower carrier prototype to reduce caregivers' muscle burden and to increase use convenience by reflecting the needs of domestic long-term care institutions. Background: In the long-term care institutions, one of the ADL(Activities of Daily Life) factors is bathing/showering. Recently, bath/shower-assisting equipment is actively being introduced in care institutions to reduce the caregivers' care cost, but most of the domestic equipment was designed to imitate foreign products and rarely reflected the needs of care institutions. Method: Based on Korean elderly people's body information, the bed size(length: 1,900mm, width: 650mm) was set-up, and a variable headrest with a newly designed headform was developed to provide the comfort for the elderly and convenience for caregivers. To reduce caregivers' muscle burden on transferring and showering activities, a 3-step column lifting module equipped with dual actuators(lowest/highest levels from the ground: 600/1,100mm, Stroke: 500mm) was developed, and the wheelbase parameter(length: 1,250mm, width: 580mm) was defined securing the turn-over safety of the shower carrier. The drivability tests were performed for the prototype and foreign product, and the male and female subject's muscle activities were measured through the tests. Results: The structural stability of the shower carrier prototype was secured by finite element analysis, and the muscle activities of the subjects through the drivability tests largely decreased in the prototype, compared to the foreign product. Conclusion: In this study, a new shower carrier prototype was developed to possibly reduce caregivers' muscle burden and to increase use convenience based on the needs of long-term care institutions. It was expected that the drivability performance of the prototype could be relatively superior to that of the foreign product. Application: The results obtained from the study can be applied for the optimal development of a shower carrier including other equipment to effectively care for the elderly.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.395-405
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• 2018

In this paper, the performance of post-installed adhesive bonded anchor embedded in concrete is assessed using numerical simulations. This study aims at studying the influence of parameters on the performance of a chemically bonded anchorage system. Non-linear finite element modelling and simulations are carried out by properly using the material properties and phenomenon. Materials parameters such as characteristic length, fracture energy, damage criteria, tension retention and crack width of concrete and interface characteristics are carefully assigned so as to obtain a most realistic behaviour of the chemical anchor system. The peak strength of two different anchor systems obtained from present numerical studies is validated against experimental results. Furthermore, validated numerical models are used to study the load transferring mechanism and damage progression characteristics of various anchors systems where strength of concrete, strength of epoxy, and geometry and disposition of anchors are the parameters. The process of development of strain in concrete adjacent to the anchor and energy dissipated during the course of damage progression are analysed. Results show that the performance of the considered anchorage system is, though a combined effect of material and geometric parameters, but a clear distinction could be made on the parameters to achieve a desired performance based on strength, slip, strain development or dissipated energy. Inspite the increase in anchor capacity with increase in concrete strength, it brings some undesirable performance as well. Furthermore, the pullout capacity of the chemical anchor system increases with a decrease in disparity among the strength of concrete and epoxy.

• Wind and Structures
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.433-457
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• 2017

As a novel typical wind-sensitive structure, the wind load and wind-induced structural behaviors of super-large straight-cone cooling towers are in an urgent need to be addressed and studied. A super large straight-cone steel cooling tower (189 m high, the highest in Asia) that is under construction in Shanxi Power Plant in China was taken as an example, for which four finite element models corresponding to four structural types: the main drum; main drum + stiffening rings; main drum + stiffening rings + auxiliary rings (auxiliary rings are hinged with the main drum and the ground respectively); and main drum + stiffening rings + auxiliary rings (auxiliary rings are fixed onto the main drum and the ground respectively), were established to compare and analyze the dynamic properties and force transferring paths of different models. After that, CFD method was used to conduct numerical simulation of flow field and mean wind load around the cooling tower. Through field measurements and wind tunnel tests at home and abroad, the reliability of using CFD method for numerical simulation was confirmed. On the basis of this, the surface flow and trail characteristics of the tower at different heights were derived and the wind pressure distribution curves for the internal and external surfaces at different heights of the tower were studied. Finally, based on the calculation results of wind-induced responses of the four models, the effects of stiffening rings, auxiliary rings, and different connecting modes on the dynamic properties and wind-induced responses of the tower structure were derived and analyzed; meanwhile, the effect mechanism of internal suction on such kind of cooling tower was discussed. The study results could provide references to the structure selection and wind resistance design of such type of steel cooling towers.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.253-259
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• 2015

우리는 이 논문에서 교류전압원의 극성에 따라서 쌍방향으로 동작하는 반도체 변압기설계를 제시한다. 변압기는 회로 사이의 유도성 결합에 의하여 에너지를 전달하는 장치이다. 대부분의 변압기는 교류 전압에 의하여 1차 및 2차 코일로 구성된 장치이다. 우리가 제시하는 시스템은 전압신호 레벨을 두 방향으로 즉, 전원에서 부하까지 전압신호가 전달되기도 하고, 부하에서 전압원까지 전달되기도 한다. 전환하는 하나의 회로로 설계되어있다. 구성한 반도체 스위치는 NPN 트랜지스터가 교류 전압원 단자에 연결되어 있고, 에너지 저장 요소로서는 이미터 단자에 연결되어 있는 인덕터를 채택하였다. 제어 신호는 반도체의 베이스 단자에 인가된다. 제시하는 시스템은 전압신호의 진폭을 가역 방향으로 변화시킬 수 있다.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.264-274
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• 2013

Piping systems play an important role in gas and oil transferring system. In the piping system, there are many elements, such as valves and flow meters. In order to check their normal operating conditions, each signal from each element is displayed on the monitor in the pipe control room. By the way, there are several accidental cases in the piping system even if all signals from the local elements are judged to be normal on the monitor in the control room. Further, opposite cases often happen even the monitor shows abnormal while the local elements work normal. To overcome this abnormal functions, it is not so easy to construct the environment in which sensors detecting the working states of all elements installed in the piping system. In this paper, a new non-contact measurement technique which can calculate the elements' delicate displacements by using a PIV(particle image velocimetry) and diagnose their working states by using a neural network is proposed. The measurement system consists of a host computer, a micro system, a telescope and a high-resolution camera. As a preliminary test, the constructed measurement system was applied to measure delicate vibrations of mobile phones. For practical application, a pneumatic system was measured by the constructed system.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.2125-2133
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• 2013

최근 콘크리트궤도 공법이 증가함에 따라 인접한 슬래브를 연결하는 방법에 대한 관심이 높아지고 있다. 슬래브의 연결부는 효과적인 하중전달, 변형 연속화, 응력 분산을 위해서 다웰 시스템이 다수 적용된다. 본 연구에서는 콘크리트 슬래브 다웰연결부를 효율적으로 이상화할 수 있는 연결부의 집중 전단스프링 (Lumped shear spring) 모델을 제안한다. 전단 스프링 모델의 강성은 다웰바의 강성과 유격을 고려하였으며, 강도는 연결부의 전단파괴에 근거한 Concrete Capacity Design(CCD) 방법에 의해 산정되었다. 해석모델의 타당성을 검증하기 위하여 다웰로 연결된 슬래브 실험체를 제작하고 재하실험을 수행하였다. 제안된 해석모델은 다웰과 콘크리트 간의 유격으로 인한 초기 비선형성 및 콘크리트 재료 비선형성을 합리적으로 반영하고 있는 것으로 분석되었다. 따라서 향후 슬래브 다웰 조인트로 연결된 콘크리트궤도의 파괴 시까지의 비선형 거동을 합리적으로 예측함으로써 철도 궤도의 설계 시 효과적으로 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.641-653
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• 2018

This paper presents experiment and bearing capacity analyses of steel dual-lintel column (SDC) joints in Chinese traditional style buildings. Two SDC interior joints and two SDC exterior joints, which consisted of dual box-section lintels, circular column and square column, were designed and tested under low cyclic loading. The force transferring mechanisms at the panel zone of SDC joints were proposed. And also, the load-strain curves at the panel zone, failure modes, hysteretic loops and skeleton curves of the joints were analyzed. It is shown that the typical failure modes of the joints are shear buckling at bottom panel zone, bending failure at middle panel zone, welds fracturing at the panel zone, and tension failure of base metal in the heat-affected zone of the joints. The ultimate bearing capacity of SDC joints appears to decrease with the increment of axial compression ratio. However, the bearing capacities of exterior joints are lower than those of interior joints at the same axial compression ratio. In order to predict the formulas of the bending capacity at the middle panel zone and the shear capacity at the bottom panel zone, the calculation model and the stress state of the element at the panel zone of SDC joints were studied. As the calculated values showed good agreements with the test results, the proposed formulas can be reliably applied to the analysis and design of SDC joints in Chinese traditional style buildings.