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A Study on Computational Method for Fatigue Life Prediction of Vehicle Structures (차체 구조물의 피로수명 예측을 위한 컴퓨터 시뮬레이션 방법에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Sang-Beom;Park, Tae-Won;Park, Jong-Sung;Lee, Sun-Byung;Yim, Hong-Jae
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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    • 2000.06a
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    • pp.1883-1888
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    • 2000
  • In this paper a computer aided analysis method is proposed for durability assessment in the early design stages using dynamic analysis, stress analysis and fatigue life prediction method. From dynamic analysis of a vehicle suspension system, dynamic load time histories of a suspension component are calculated. From the dynamic load time histories and the stress of the suspension component, a dynamic stress time history at the critical location is produced using the superposition principle. Using linear damage law and cycle counting method, fatigue life cycle is calculated. The predicted fatigue life cycle is verified by experimental durability tests.

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A Study on Prediction of Fatigue Life and Shock Fracture for the Engine Base of Auxiliary Power Unit for Tracked Vehicle (보조동력장치 엔진 Base의 피로수명 예측 및 충격파손에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Sang-Bum;Chung, Kyung-Taek;Shin, Jae-Ho;Jang, Hwan-Young;Suh, Jeong-Se
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.86-92
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    • 2008
  • This paper is to investigate the behavior of linear static structure stress, the fatigue and experimental shock fracture far engine base in the Auxiliary Power Unit to resolve its restricted electrical power problem. The shock fracture test was experimentally made under MIL standard criteria. The numerical results by finite element method had a good agreement with those from the shock test. The design data of predicting the fracture at the initial crack and the damage behavior of structure with shock and vibration load in the battle field can be obtained from shock test. In the functional shock test, the crack at the side parts of the engine base was found at peak acceleration of 40g.

Experience Cases of Combustion Instability in Development of Gas Generator for Liquid Rocket Engine (액체로켓엔진 가스발생기 개발에서의 연소불안정 경험 사례)

  • Kim, Munki;Lim, Byoungjik;Kim, Seong-Ku;Kim, Jong-Gyu;Choi, Hwan-Seok
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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    • 2017.05a
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    • pp.61-64
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    • 2017
  • The gas-generator open cycle is adapted for liquid rocket engine of Korea Space Launch Vehicle-II. The combustion instability can interfere with combustion performance and cause a noise and vibration or carry the potential for serious damage. This study introduces the experience cases of combustion instability in development of the gas generator for liquid rocket engine.

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Nonlinear snap-buckling and resonance of FG-GPLRC curved beams with different boundary conditions

  • Lei-Lei Gan;Gui-Lin She
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.32 no.5
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    • pp.541-551
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    • 2023
  • Snap-buckling is one of the main failure modes of structures, because it will lead to the reduction of structural bearing capacity, durability loss and even structural damage. Boundary condition plays an important role in the research of engineering mechanics. Further discussion on the boundary conditions problems will help to analyze the dynamic and static behavior of structures more accurately. Therefore, in order to understand the dynamic and static behavior of curved beams more comprehensively, this paper mainly studies the nonlinear snap-through buckling and forced vibration characteristics of functionally graded graphene reinforced composites (FG-GPLRCs) curved beams with two different boundary conditions (including clamped-hinged and hinged-hinged) using Euler-Bernoulli beam theory (E-BBT). In addition, the effects of the curved beam radius, the GLPs distributions, number of GLPs layers, the mass fraction of GLPs and elastic foundation parameters on the nonlinear snap-through buckling and forced vibration behavior are discussed respectively.

Theoretical and practical discussion of drive-by monitoring of railway bridges using in-service vehicles

  • Achraf Zouizza;Malika Azmi
    • Structural Monitoring and Maintenance
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.149-171
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    • 2024
  • Drive-by monitoring (also known as indirect monitoring or mobile sensing) of bridges has obvious advantages when compared to other approaches of Structural Health Monitoring. The underlying concept involves leveraging the coupling between the vertical vibrations of the bridge and those generated in the passing vehicle. In this scenario, the vehicle serves as both the initiator and recipient of the vibrations, which can provide information on the structural condition of the bridge. In the literature, a wide range of methods has been proposed, primarily focused on highway bridges. However, limited research has been published to assess the suitability of indirect methods for monitoring railway bridges, bounded to numerical studies based on theoretical simulations and, rarely, on experimental investigations. The aim of this work is to contribute to filling this gap and explore the feasibility of implementing drive-by monitoring for railway bridges using in-service vehicles and discuss its potential applicability, from theoretical and practical point of view, with illustration through real case studies from the Moroccan railway network.

A Study on Efficient Vehicle Classification based on 3-Piezo Sensor AVC SYSTEM (3-Piezo 센서 기반 교통량 조사시스템의 차종분류방식에 대한 연구)

  • Cho, Sung-Yun;Lee, Dong-Gyu;Ruy, Seung-Ki
    • The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.25-31
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    • 2013
  • The AVC System which has operated in Highways has two-piezo sensors. In this system the piezo sensors are installed on parally each other this configuration has a defect about diversion driving and sensor damage. In this reserch, 3-Sensor AVC algorithm has been proposed which is supported enhance accuracy of the vehicle classification rate compare with usual 2-Sensor systems. This algorithm is allowed to calculate wheel tread, wheel width. The third inclinded piezo sensor can detec twheel tread, wheel width using signal processing. 3-Sensor AVC has been installed in real highway and the outcome performance has been proof.

Study of Failure Examples for Fuel Coagulation, Leakage, Low Grade Gasoline and Fuel Additives in Automotive Fuel System (자동차 연료 시스템에관한 연료 응고, 누설, 불량 휘발유 및 연료 첨가제에 의한 고장 사례 고찰)

  • Lee, IL Kwon;Kim, Young Gyu;Ko, Young Bae;Kim, Seung Chul
    • Tribology and Lubricants
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.178-183
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    • 2012
  • The fuel system of a vehicle is a very important compotent, as it provides the firing resources to the combustion chamber of the engine. However, improper operation of the system can generate bad condition or start-off during engine revolution. This study analyzed several examples of failure that had originated in the field. In the first example, the driver operated a vehicle containing both gasoline and LPG in the fuel tank, but the gasoline fuel remained unused for a few months. Therefore the fuel pump was clogged because of gasoline congelation. The second example, dealt with fuel leakage that occurred from the slightly torn O-ring connecting the fuel lines. The third example, pertained to engine damage and power-down owing to the usage of proor-quality fuel and ingredient. Therefore, it is necessary to take adequate measures to prevent the failure of the fuel system of vehicle.

Nonlinear Formation Guidance Law with Robust Disturbance Observer

  • Shin, Hyo-Sang;Kim, Tae-Hun;Tahk, Min-Jea;Hwang, Tae-Won
    • International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.30-36
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    • 2009
  • Many formation guidance laws have been proposed for VAV formation flight. Since most autonomous formation flight methods require various active communication links between the vehicles to know motion information of other vehicles, damage to the receiver or the transmitter and communication delay are critical problem to achieve a given formation flight mission. Therefore, in this point of view, the method that does not need an inter-vehicle communication is preferred in the autonomous formation flight. In this paper, we first summarize the formation guidance law without an inter-vehicle communication using feedback linearization and sliding mode control proposed in previous study. We also propose the modified formation guidance law with robust disturbance observer, which can provide significantly better performance than previously mentioned guidance law in case that other vehicles maneuver with large accelerations. The robust disturbance observer can estimate uncertainties generated by acceleration of leader vehicle. By eliminating the uncertainties using the estimated uncertainties, VAVs are able to achieve the tight formation flight. The performance of the proposed approach is validated by numerical simulations.

OPTIMAL SHAPE DESIGN OF THE FRONT WHEEL LOWER CONTROL ARM CONSIDERING DYNAMIC EFFECTS

  • Kang, B.J.;Sin, H.C.;Kim, J.H.
    • International Journal of Automotive Technology
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    • v.8 no.3
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    • pp.309-317
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    • 2007
  • In this study, we conducted a vibration fatigue analysis of the lower control arm in a vehicle suspension system. The vehicle was driven during the tests so that the dynamic effects could be taken into account. The dynamic load of the frequency domain was superimposed on the frequency response analysis. We performed a virtual proving ground test using multi-body dynamics, along with a finite element analysis and fatigue life predictions. Shape optimization was also considered using the design of the experimental approach, and a response surface analysis was performed to improve the durability performance of the lower control arm. We identified the elements that had the most influence on the optimal shape of the finite element model and analyzed the sensitivity of those elements. Then the optimal points that minimized the amount of damage to the areas of interest were determined through a response surface analysis. The results suggested that the fatigue life of the model increased as its mass was not increased excessively, and demonstrated that these design procedures yielded an appropriate optimized lower control arm model.

A Study on Emission Inspection Method Improvement of Heavy-duty Diesel Vehicles (대형 경유자동차 배출가스 검사방법 개선에 관한 연구)

  • Jung, Youngdal;Yeo, Unseok;Yun, Yongan;Hong, Minsung
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.165-173
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    • 2014
  • The method of emission inspection for Heavy-duty diesel vehicles has been engine speed type Lug-down 3mode. This method could bring damage to decrepit vehicles under high speed and high load condition and it could not apply the driving pattern on the road. For these reasons, this study has started to create new emission inspection which is appropriate for Korea's road infrastructure. KD 147 would be applied to light-duty diesel vehicles from july 2010 after model operations. Therefore, this study has investigated new emission inspection system for heavy-duty diesel vehicles, except for light-duty diesel vehicles. In consideration of domestic conditions to meet the new load test method in this study, the Lug-down3 mode vehicle speed method was developed for the first time in korea.