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Investigation on vibration behavior of a high-speed railway bridge based on monitoring data

  • Qingxin Zhu;Hao Wang;Billie F. Spencer Jr
    • Smart Structures and Systems
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    • v.31 no.6
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    • pp.585-599
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    • 2023
  • Field monitoring techniques offer an attractive approach for understanding bridge behavior under in-service loads. However, the investigations on bridge behavior under high-speed train load using field monitoring data are limited. The focus of this study is to explore the structural behavior of an in-service long-span steel truss arch bridge based on field monitoring data. First, the natural frequencies of the structure, as well as the train driving frequencies, are extracted. Then, the train-induced bearing displacement and structural strain are explored to identify the effects of train loads and bearings. Subsequently, a sensitivity analysis is performed for the impact factor of strain responses with respect to the train speed, train weight, and temperature to identify the fundamental issues affecting these responses. Additionally, a similar sensitivity analysis is conducted for the peak acceleration. The results indicate that the friction force in bearings provides residual deformations when two consecutive trains are in opposite directions. In addition, the impact factor and peak acceleration are primarily affected by train speed, particularly near train speeds that result in the resonance of the bridge response. The results can provide additional insight into the behavior of the long-span steel truss bridges under in-service high-speed train loads.

Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis for Investigation of Hydrodynamic Force and Moment of a Marine Propeller in Heave Motion (전산유체역학 해석을 통한 프로펠러의 상하동요 운동 중 유체력 특성 연구)

  • Mina Kim;Dong-Hwan Kim;Jeonghwa Seo;Myoung-Soo Kim
    • Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.61 no.4
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    • pp.236-246
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    • 2024
  • The present study aims to identify the effects of the oblique inflow and vertical acceleration on a marine propeller's hydrodynamic force and moment. Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis is performed for a rotating propeller in open water conditions with heave motion after performing validation against experiment in straightforward conditions. The oblique inflow results in a linear increase of the off-axial component of the hydrodynamic force and moment rather than the axial one. Pitch and yaw moments due to the hull motion are dominated by the heave force and the moment arm of the propeller location. Additionally, the vertical acceleration leads to a linear augmentation of off-axial hydrodynamic force and moment, implying the added mass and moment of inertia. Notably, it is found that the off-axial hydrodynamic force and moment are dominated by the oblique inflow velocity rather than the acceleration.

Influence of Analysis Models on Variation of Ground Response during Earthquake (지반응답해석기법의 차이에 의한 지반응답 분산도 평가)

  • Kim, Sung-Ryul;Choi, Jae-Soon;Kim, Soo-Il;Park, Dae-Young;Park, Seong-Yong;Kim, Ki-Poong
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2007.09a
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    • pp.317-333
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    • 2007
  • The Round-Robin Test (RRT) for ground response analysis was performed by Division of Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering of Korean Geotechnical Society. This research analyzed the influence of analysis methods on variation of ground response by using the results of this RRT. The analysis methods include equivalent linear analysis, non-linear analysis and effective stress analysis. A total of 5 teams among 12 teams applied two kinds of analysis methods. This research compared the results of these 5 teams and analyzed the variation of the results according to analysis methods. The compared results were shear stress-shear strain relation, transfer function, time history and the response spectrum of ground surface acceleration, peak ground acceleration, peak shear strain and maximum excess pore pressure ratio.

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A Study on the Improvement of Co-Co Type Locomotive's Vertical Dynamic Performance (Co-Co형 기관차의 수직방향 동적성능 향상에 관한 연구)

  • Park, Ju-Hyuk;Choe, Yeong-Hyu;Park, Sam-Jin
    • 한국기계연구소 소보
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    • s.14
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    • pp.17-31
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    • 1985
  • The Primary object of this study is to predict rigid carbody's vertical and pitch acceleration and/or displacement frequency response to vertical sinusoidal rail surface irregularities for any specified point of the carbody, and to verify the predictions by means of experiments. The developed computer program also calculates vertical and pith transmissibilities and acceleration spectra. This model can be used for first order analysis of ride behabior. it's main advantage is its simplicity and ease of use. This model can be used for first order analysis of ride quality behabior. It's main advantage is its simplicity and ease of use. The model was designed with 6 degreed of freedom. Equations of motion were derived by Lagrangian method. This calculation was applied to the vertical dynamic analysis in order to pursue a possible improvement of the dynamic performance of co-co locomotive, and results were very useful.

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Swing Motion of Miniaturized Humanoid Robot (소형 휴머노이드 로봇의 그네 운동)

  • 이수영;정길도;성영휘;박성훈
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.267-272
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    • 2004
  • In this Paper, we present analysis on the dynamics of human swing and its realization by a miniaturized humanoid robot. Since the motion of legs is the most important in the swing, the swing system can be approximated as a double pendulum. Based on Lagrangian analysis, the leg motion is designed to make the swing motion as sustained oscillation. In order to detect the peak instant of the swing and to synchronize the leg motion with the swing, we use ADXL acceleration/inclination sensor. The miniaturized humanoid in this paper has total 20 DOFs including 6 DOFs in each leg, 34cm in height, and 2kg in weight. As a result of realization of the swing by the humanoid, the sustained oscillation is verified through experiments.

Seismic lateral earth pressure analysis of retaining walls

  • Ismeik, Muhannad;Shaqour, Fathi
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.8 no.4
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    • pp.523-540
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    • 2015
  • Based on limit equilibrium principles, this study presents a theoretical derivation of a new analytical formulation for estimating magnitude and lateral earth pressure distribution on a retaining wall subjected to seismic loads. The proposed solution accounts for failure wedge inclination, unit weight and friction angle of backfill soil, wall roughness, and horizontal and vertical seismic ground accelerations. The current analysis predicts a nonlinear lateral earth pressure variation along the wall with and without seismic loads. A parametric study is conducted to examine the influence of various parameters on lateral earth pressure distribution. Findings reveal that lateral earth pressure increases with the increase of horizontal ground acceleration while it decreases with the increase of vertical ground acceleration. Compared to classical theory, the position of resultant lateral earth force is located at a higher distance from wall base which in turn has a direct impact on wall stability and economy. A numerical example is presented to illustrate the computations of lateral earth pressure distribution based on the suggested analytical method.

Reliability Evaluation of a Slurry Pump (슬러리 펌프의 신뢰성 향상)

  • Jung, Dong Soo
    • Journal of Applied Reliability
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.263-271
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    • 2016
  • Purpose: A slurry pump for flue gas desulfurization system performs a role that discharges the slurry of a plaster shape in a thermal power plant. Since a slurry pump transfers the slurry by the centrifugal force, it has the friction wear in the impeller and liner because of the slurry. Methods: In this study, failure analysis and test evaluation on the slurry pump have been proposed and the process that reliability of the product improves through design improvement has been presented. And failure cause of typical failure case has been investigated and improvement design has been presented. Results: Reliability improvement is established by analysis of the test results of before and after acceleration test. Conclusion: This study can be provided to improve the product reliability through failure analysis of a slurry pump.

Reinforced concrete core-walls connected by a bridge with buckling restrained braces subjected to seismic loads

  • Beiraghi, Hamid
    • Earthquakes and Structures
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.203-214
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    • 2018
  • Deflection control in tall buildings is a challenging issue. Connecting of the towers is an interesting idea for architects as well as structural engineers. In this paper, two reinforced concrete core-wall towers are connected by a truss bridge with buckling restrained braces. The buildings are 40 and 60-story. The effect of the location of the bridge is investigated. Response spectrum analysis of the linear models is used to obtain the design demands and the systems are designed according to the reliable codes. Then, nonlinear time history analysis at maximum considered earthquake is performed to assess the seismic responses of the systems subjected to far-field and near-field record sets. Fiber elements are used for the reinforced concrete walls. On average, the inter-story drift ratio demand will be minimized when the bridge is approximately located at a height equal to 0.825 times the total height of the building. Besides, because of whipping effects, maximum roof acceleration demand is approximately two times the peak ground acceleration. Plasticity extends near the base and also in major areas of the walls subjected to the seismic loads.

The Statistical Evaluation for the Wear Life of Brake Pad Linings in Vehicle Durability Test and Customer Usage Environment (차량내구시험과 시장 사용환경에서의 브레이크 패드 마찰재 마모수명에 대한 통계적 평가)

  • 서경원;정관영
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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    • v.7 no.5
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    • pp.213-220
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    • 1999
  • The life data analysis of the system and component are useful to describe the result of reliability test in product life to satisfy customer's growing need and to change test specifications or design criteria by life data analysis. And vehicle durability tesr occurred market environment. In this study, a statistical analysis for the wear life of brake pad linings helped perform correlation procedure between vehicle durability test and market. B-life values of the brake pad wear life data from both vehicle durability test and marker usage were compared to determine acceleration of the test by the Weibull, normal and log-normal distribution. The acceleration coefficient of the vehicle durability test can access to evaluate design criteria of product and test specification.

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Dynamic Analysis of Jerking in Push-Pull Type Train (Push-Pull Type 철도차량 Jerking 현상 해석)

  • 김영준;박상규
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 1998.05a
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    • pp.502-509
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    • 1998
  • The scheme to reduce jerking phenomena in one push-pull type trainset was proposed. To simulate the jerking between coaches, dynamic analysis model was made. This model could analyze longitudinal dynamic behavior between locomotives and coaches caused by spring and damping characteristics of couplers and center pivots; characteristic curves of traction and braking. To validate the analysis results, tests were conducted in the same driving and braking condition. Comparison of longitudinal acceleration between simulation and test results shows a good agreement. To minimize the jerking phenomena, lots of dynamic simulations were conducted with varying driving/braking effort curve. From the results of simulations, an efficient and economic way to reduce jerking phenomena was found to be to reduce slope of tractive effort curve and synchronize braking time between locomotives and coaches. Test results show that this way could reduce the jerking Phenomena. To express jerkins Phenomena quantitatively, maximum peak to peak values of acceleration were used.

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