• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.391-401
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• 2020

The present article reports the feasibility of the electrical energy generation from ambient low-frequency vibration using a piezoelectric material mounted on a bimorph cantilever beam actuator. A corresponding higher-order analytical model is developed using MATLAB in conjunction with finite element method under low-frequency with both damped and undamped conditions. An alternate model is also developed to check the material and dimensional viability of both piezoelectric materials (mainly focussed to PVDF and PZT) and the base material. Also, Genetic Algorithm is implemented to find the optimum dimensions which can produce the higher values of voltage at low-frequency frequencies (≤ 100 Hz). The delamination constraints are employed to avoid inter-laminar stresses and to increase the fracture toughness. The delamination has been done using a Teflon sheet sandwiched in between base plates and the piezo material is stuck to the base plate using adhesives. The analytical model is tested for both homogenous and isotropic material characteristics of the base material and extended to investigate the effect of the different geometrical parameters (base plate dimensions, piezo layer dimensions and placement, delamination thickness and placement, excitation frequency) on the model responses of the bimorph cantilever beam. It has been observed that when the base material characteristics are homogenous, the efficiency of the model remains higher when compared to the condition when it is of isotropic material. The necessary convergence behaviour of the current numerical model has been established and checked for the accuracy by comparing with available published results. Finally, using the results obtained from the model, a prototype is fabricated for the experimental validation via a suitable circuit considering Glass fibre and Aluminium as the bimorph material.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.285-289
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• 2020

무선 네트워크의 계층적 구성은 다양한 네트워크 환경을 지원하기 위해 제공된다. 기지국에서는 두 가지 시스템 상태가 기본적으로 고려될 수 있으며, 이에 대해 액티브와 슬립 모드 사이에서 상태 전이가 발생할 수 있다. 그러므로 에너지 사용을 줄이기 위하여 저전력의 시스템 운영 관리가 기지국 시스템에 고려되어야 한다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 시스템 관리를 다루기 위해 Discontinuous Reception (DRX) 분석 모델을 고려한다. DRX 모델을 통하여 기지국 시스템의 운영에 대한 분석 방안을 제시하며 에너지 소비를 위한 저전력 강도를 살펴본다. 또한 시스템 상태에서 기지국의 저전력 소모에 대한 성능을 분석하기 위해 무선 자원 요구와 서비스 호 도착의 운영이 고려되며, 이를 위하여 유한 마르코프 시스템 모델을 사용하였다.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제32권10호
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• pp.41-53
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• 2016

토사층 하부에 절리암반층이 존재하는 복합지반을 굴착하고 설치하는 흙막이 구조물의 안정성은 배면에 작용하는 토압에 의해 결정된다. 보통 복합지반에서는 암반층을 토사로 간주하고 암반층의 지반강도 정수를 적용하여 경험적으로 토압을 구하는데, 암반층의 불연속면을 고려하지 않기 때문에 대개 실제 작용 토압보다 작게 산정된다. 본 연구에서는 복합지반에서 토사층과 암반층의 구성비율 및 암반층의 절리경사에 따라 흙막이 벽체에 작용하는 토압의 크기와 분포형태를 규명고자 대형토조(높이 3.0m, 길이 3.0m 폭 0.5m)에서 축척 1/14.5로 2차원 대형 모형실험을 수행하고, 같은 조건으로 수치해석을 수행하였다. 실험지반은 토사층과 암반층의 분포비가 각각 65%:35%와 50%:50%가 되도록 조성하였고, 암반층의 절리는 굴착측으로 $0^{\circ}$, $30^{\circ}$, $45^{\circ}$, $60^{\circ}$ 각도로 구성하였다. 그 결과 흙막이 벽체에 작용하는 토압은 암반층 절리 경사각(J)이 커질수록 증가 하였으며, 암반층비율이 증가함에 따라 암반층에 작용하는 토압도 증가하였다. 암반층에 작용하는 토압은 암반층의 비가 50%(R50)이고, 암반층의 절리 경사각이 $60^{\circ}$일 때 가장 크게 발생하였다. 대형모형실험과 수치해석 결과를 바탕으로 임의 복합지반을 굴착할 때 발생하는 토압을, 최상단 버팀대토압과 최대토압 및 굴착하단을 꼭짓점으로 하는 사각형분포로 이상화하고, 암반층비율과 절리경사각도를 고려하여 토압을 구할 수 있는 토압식을 제안하였다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.541-561
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• 2010

This paper presents finite element analyses, experimental measurements and finite element model updating of an arch type steel laboratory bridge model using semi-rigid connections. The laboratory bridge model is a single span and fixed base structure with a length of 6.1 m and width of 1.1m. The height of the bridge column is 0.85 m and the maximum arch height is 0.95 m. Firstly, a finite element model of the bridge is created in SAP2000 program and analytical dynamic characteristics such as natural frequencies and mode shapes are determined. Then, experimental measurements using ambient vibration tests are performed and dynamic characteristics (natural frequencies, mode shapes and damping ratios) are obtained. Ambient vibration tests are performed under natural excitations such as wind and small impact effects. The Enhanced Frequency Domain Decomposition method in the frequency domain and the Stochastic Subspace Identification method in the time domain are used to extract the dynamic characteristics. Then the finite element model of the bridge is updated using linear elastic rotational springs in the supports and structural element connections to minimize the differences between analytically and experimentally estimated dynamic characteristics. At the end of the study, maximum differences in the natural frequencies are reduced on average from 47% to 2.6%. It is seen that there is a good agreement between analytical and experimental results after finite element model updating. Also, connection percentages of the all structural elements to joints are determined depending on the rotational spring stiffness.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.335-350
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• 2018

This paper presents numerical modelling, modal testing, finite element model updating, linear and nonlinear earthquake behavior of a reinforced concrete building model. A 1/2 geometrically scale, two-storey, reinforced concrete frame model with raft base were constructed, tested and analyzed. Modal testing on the model using ambient vibrations is performed to illustrate the dynamic characteristics experimentally. Finite element model of the structure is developed by ANSYS software and dynamic characteristics such as natural frequencies, mode shapes and damping ratios are calculated numerically. The enhanced frequency domain decomposition method and the stochastic subspace identification method are used for identifying dynamic characteristics experimentally and such values are used to update the finite element models. Different parameters of the model are calibrated using manual tuning process to minimize the differences between the numerically calculated and experimentally measured dynamic characteristics. The maximum difference between the measured and numerically calculated frequencies is reduced from 28.47% to 4.75% with the model updating. To determine the effects of the finite element model updating on the earthquake behavior, linear and nonlinear earthquake analyses are performed using 1992 Erzincan earthquake record, before and after model updating. After model updating, the maximum differences in the displacements and stresses were obtained as 29% and 25% for the linear earthquake analysis and 28% and 47% for the nonlinear earthquake analysis compared with that obtained from initial earthquake results before model updating. These differences state that finite element model updating provides a significant influence on linear and especially nonlinear earthquake behavior of buildings.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.303-313
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• 2020

Spacious experimental and numerical investigation has been conducted by researchers to increase the ductility and energy dissipation of concentrically braced frames. One of the most widely used strategies for increasing ductility and energy dissiption, is the use of energy-absorbing systems. In this regard, the cyclic behavior of a chevron bracing frame system equipped with multi-pipe dampers (CBF-MPD) was investigated through finite element method. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and improve the behavior of the CBF using MPDs. Three-dimensional models of the chevron brace frame were developed via nonlinear finite element method using ABAQUS software. Finite element models included the chevron brace frame and the chevron brace frame equipped with multi-pipe dampers. The chevron brace frame model was selected as the base model for comparing and evaluating the effects of multi-tube dampers. Finite element models were then analyzed under cyclic loading and nonlinear static methods. Validation of the results of the finite element method was performed against the test results. In parametric studies, the influence of the diameter parameter to the thickness (D/t) ratio of the pipe dampers was investigated. The results indicated that the shear capacity of the pipe damper has a significant influence on determining the bracing behavior. Also, the results show that the corresponding displacement with the maximum force in the CBF-MPD compared to the CBF, increased by an average of 2.72 equal. Also, the proper choice for the dimensions of the pipe dampers increased the ductility and energy absorption of the chevron brace frame.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.429-442
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• 2016

The aim of this paper is to determine temperature and stress distributions in a ceramic based on Partially Stabilized Zirconia coated steel piston crown by using plasma spraying for improving performance of a marine diesel engine. Effects of coating constituent and thickness on temperature and stress distributions were investigated including comparisons with results from an uncoated piston by means of finite element method namely ANSYS. Temperature developed at the coated surface is significantly higher than that of the uncoated piston. The maximum stress components occur between bond coat and adjacent ceramic layer. Provided that coating thickness is constant as 0.5 mm, when numbers of layers increase, magnitude of the normal stress decrease about 34.1% on the base metal surface according to uncoated piston, but the base metal surface temperature of the steel piston increase about 13.1%.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2002년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.807-811
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• 2002

As the requirements on precision and speed of motion in chip mounter increase, vibration forces are always exerted on operating conditions. To insure safety of the chip mounter, the vibration must be kept within an acceptable limit. The focus of this paper is on the identification of dynamic load characteristics and the estimation of static and dynamic stiffness characteristics for Frame Base by judicious selection of the number and the location of the support points. This study carried an analytical and experimental method to estimate the dynamic characteristics in structure.

• 한국소성가공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소성가공학회 2001년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.221-224
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• 2001

The dynamic characteristics of a hydraulic press for micro-stamping are investigated by Finite Element Analysis. This machine requires high precision in producing milli-structure of electric products such as TFT-LCD back-up light reflector. First, the modal analysis of the parts and the assembly of the hydraulic press is performed. Then, the sensitivity analysis is carried out. The results show that the bearing stiffness and the base mounting stiffness affect the specific mode shapes.

• 한국자동차공학회논문집
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.91-100
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• 2004

This study presents the development of a new aluminum seat frame for the commercial bus. Back moment and seat belt anchorage analysis of the conventional steel seat frame was conducted as a base model. Effective aluminum section dimensions for aluminum pipe were calculated from equivalent stiffness and equivalent weight study. Back moment and seat belt anchorage strength with the developed aluminum seat frame were compared to those of the base model. Additionally, to pass the fatigue test, shape modification of side frame assembly was conducted. From this study we could reduce the weight of seat frame more than 5 kg. And the current analysis model and procedure can provide useful informations in designing a new commercial car seat and can reduce the overall design cost and time.