• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.715-725
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• 2018

Truss-Z (TZ) is an Extremely Modular System (EMS). Such systems allow for creation of structurally sound free-form structures, are comprised of as few types of modules as possible, and are not constrained by a regular tessellation of space. Their objective is to create spatial structures in given environments connecting given terminals without self-intersections and obstacle-intersections. TZ is a skeletal modular system for creating free-form pedestrian ramps and ramp networks. The previous research on TZ focused on global discrete geometric optimization of the spatial configuration of modules. This paper reports on the first attempts at structural optimization of the module for a single-branch TZ. The internal topology and the sizing of module beams are subject to optimization. An important challenge is that the module is to be universal: it must be designed for the worst case scenario, as defined by the module position within a TZ branch and the geometric configuration of the branch itself. There are four variations of each module, and the number of unique TZ configurations grows exponentially with the branch length. The aim is to obtain minimum-mass modules with the von Mises equivalent stress constrained under certain design load. The resulting modules are further evaluated also in terms of the typical structural criterion of compliance.

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제5권5호
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• pp.614-621
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• 1999

In this paper, the analytical appproaches are presented for jointly determining the profit-miximizing configuration of the fault-tolerance real time modular cell manufacturing system. The transient(time-dependent) analysis of Markovian models is firstly applied to modular cell manufacturing system from a performability viewpoint whose modeling advantage lies in its ability to express the performance that truly matters - the user's perception of it - as well as various performance measures compositely in the context of application. The modular cells are modeled with hybrid decomposition method and then availability measures such as instantaneous availability, interval availability, expected cumulative operational time are evaluated as special cases of performability. In addition to this evaluation, sensitivity analysis of the entire manufacturing system as well as each machining cell is performed, from which the time of a major repair policy and the optimal configuration among the alternative configurations of the system can be determined. Secondly, the recovery policies from the machine failures by computing the minimal number of redundant machines and also from the task failures by computing the minimum number of tasks equipped with detection schemes of task failure and reworked upon failure detection, to meet the timing requirements are optimized. Some numerical examples are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the work.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.37-44
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• 2023

본 연구에서는 도로의 건설 시간 및 유지관리 비용을 단축하기 위하여 제안된 지속가능한 장수명 모듈러 도로시스템의 하부구조인 지지 모듈러의 성능을 평가하였다. 하부 곡선면을 가진 Cross-Beam 형태의 지지 모듈러 4개로 구성된 모듈러 도로시스템을 Test-bed에 시공하였다. 6개의 하중계와 8개의 변위계를 중앙부 2개 Cross-Beam 형태의 지지 모듈러에 설치하였다. 2개의 하중, 50kN, 100kN을 도로 포장슬래브 15개 지점에 재하하여 모듈러 도로시스템에서 발생하는 하중 및 변위를 측정하였다. 측정된 변위들은 1mm 미만으로 실제 도로의 안정성에 문제가 없을 것으로 판단된다. 현장실험에서 적용된 2개의 재하 하중들과 측정된 하중값들을 비교해 보았을 때 하부 지반에 전달되는 하중은 매우 작은 것으로 판단된다. 지지 모듈러를 가진 모듈러 도로 시스템을 실제 도로현장에 적용 가능한 것으로 판단된다.

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.625-630
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• 2014

Asynchronous digital circuits working in military and space environments are often subject to the adverse effects of radiation faults. In this paper, we propose a new hardening technique against radiation faults. The considered digital system has the structure of DMR (Double Modular Redundancy), in which two sub-systems conduct the same work simultaneously. Based on the output feedback, the proposed scheme diagnoses occurrences of radiation faults and realizes immediate recovery to the normal behavior by overriding parts of memory bits of the faulty sub-system. As a case study, the proposed control scheme is applied to an asynchronous dual ring counter implemented in VHDL code.

• ETRI Journal
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.203-212
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• 2023

In this study, we developed a co-located and space-shared multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna module with a modular design and high integration level. The proposed antenna pair includes a half-wavelength loop antenna and a dipole-type antenna printed on the front and back sides of a compact modular board. Owing to their modal orthogonality, these two independent antenna elements are highly self-isolated and free of additional decoupling components, even though they are assembled at the same location and within the same space. Thus, the proposed antenna is attractive in 5G MIMO systems. Furthermore, the proposed co-located and space-shared MIMO antenna module was employed in a 5G smartphone to verify their radiation and diversity performances. A 12 × 12 MIMO antenna system was simulated and fabricated using the proposed module. Based on the results, the proposed module can be employed in large-scale MIMO antenna systems for current and future terminal devices owing to its high integration, compactness, simple implementation, and inherent isolation.

• 한국정보과학회논문지:시스템및이론
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• 제26권7호
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• pp.743-751
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• 1999

공개키 암호 시스템에서 모듈러 지수 연산은 주된 연산으로, 이 연산은 내부적으로 모듈러 곱셈을 반복적으로 수행함으로써 계산된다. 본 논문에서는 GF(2m)상에서 수행할 수 있는 Montgomery 알고리즘을 분석하여 right-to-left 방식의 모듈러 지수 연산에서 공통으로 계산 가능한 부분을 이용하여 모듈러 제곱과 모듈러 곱셈을 동시에 수행하는 선형 시스톨릭 어레이를 설계한다. 본 논문에서 설계한 시스톨릭 어레이는 기존의 곱셈기보다 모듈러 지수 연산시 약 0.67배 처리속도 향상을 가진다. 그리고, VLSI 칩과 같은 하드웨어로 구현함으로써 IC 카드에 이용될 수 있다.Abstract One of the main operations for the public key cryptographic system is the modular exponentiation, it is computed by performing the repetitive modular multiplications. In this paper, we analyze Montgomery's algorithm and design a linear systolic array to perform modular multiplication and modular squaring simultaneously. It is done by using common-multiplicand modular multiplication in the right-to-left modular exponentiation over GF(2m). The systolic array presented in this paper improves about 0.67 times than existing multipliers for performing the modular exponentiation. It could be designed on VLSI hardware and used in IC cards.

• 한국공간구조학회논문집
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.69-76
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• 2021

Precast concrete (PC) modules have been increased its use in modular buildings due to their better seismic performance than steel modules. The main issue of the PC module is to ensure structural performance with appropriate connection methods. This study proposed a PC modular beam system for simple construction and improved structural and splicing performance. This modular system consisted of modules with steel plates inserted, and it is easy to construct by bolted connection. The steel plates play the role of tensile rebar and stirrup, which has the advantage of structural performance. The structural performance of the proposed PC modular beam system was evaluated by flexural test on one reinforced concrete (RC) beam specimen consisting of a monolithic, and two PC specimens with the proposed PC modular beam system. The results demonstrated that the proposed PC modular beam system achieved approximately 86% of the structural performance compared to the RC monolithic specimen, with similar ductility of approximately 1.06 fold greater.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.377-389
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• 2023

In this study, an improved modular arch system with the lower arch space composed of a precast arch block and an outrigger was proposed as an underground culvert, and its applicability and structural behaviors were confirmed. This modular arch culvert structure with vertical walls was designed using precast blocks and by adjusting the placement spacing of concrete blocks to the upper part form an arch shape and the lower part form a vertical wall shape, based on previously researched modular arch systems. Owing to the vertical wall of the proposed modular arch system, it is possible to secure a load-carrying capacity and an arch space that can sufficiently resist the earth pressure generated from the backfill soil and loading on the arch system. To verify the structural characteristics, and applicability of the proposed modular precast arch culvert structure, a full-scale modular culvert specimen was fabricated, and a loading test was conducted. By examining its construction process and loading test results, the applicability and constructability of the proposed structure were analyzed along with its structural characteristics. In addition, its the structural predictability and safety for the applicability were evaluated by comparing the construction process and loading test results with the FE analysis results.

• 국제학술발표논문집
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• The 9th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management
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• pp.571-578
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• 2022

Modularization in a high-rise building is different from a small building, as it is exposed to more lateral forces like wind and earthquakes. The integrity, robustness, and overall stability of the modules and their performance is based on the joining techniques and strong structural systems. High lateral stiff construction structures like concrete shear walls and frames, braced steel frames, and steel moment frames are used for the stability of high-rise modular buildings. Similarly, high-rise stick-built buildings have concrete cores and perimeter frames for lateral load strength and stiffness. Methods for general steel-concrete connections are available in many works of literature. However, there are few modular-related papers describing this connection system in modular buildings. This paper aims to review the various research and practice adopted for steel-to-concrete connections in construction and compare the methods between stick-built buildings and modular buildings. The literature review shows that the practice of steel module-to-concrete core connection in high-rise modular buildings is like outrigger beams-to-concrete core connection in stick-built framed buildings. This paper concludes that further studies are needed in developing proper guidelines for a steel module-to-concrete core connection system in high-rise modular buildings.

• 한국지능시스템학회논문지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.470-477
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• 2009

자기 자신의 형태를 변형하거나 물리적인 결합으로 재구성하여 새로운 환경에 적응하는 모듈형 자가 결합 로봇은 많은 연구가 필요한 분야이다. 본 논문에서는 물리적으로 결합 가능한 모듈형 로봇을 위한 영상기반의 자가 결합 제어기를 제안한다. 먼저 실시간 영상처리가 가능한 모듈형 로봇 플랫폼을 설계하고, 컬러기반 물체 인식 방법을 구현하였다. 모듈형 로봇은 자가 결합을 위해 결합될 로봇 근처의 부목표점까지 장애물들을 회피하면서 주행해 가야 한다. 본 논문에서는 부 목표점의 추적을 위하여 영상처리를 통해 얻은 거리와 방향각 정보들을 사용한 퍼지 주행 제어기와 장애물 회피를 위한 퍼지 제어기를 제안하고, 제안된 퍼지 제어기들과 로봇의 절대 거리 및 방향각 정보를 사용하여 모듈형 로봇을 위한 자가 결합제어기를 구현하였다. 실제 제작된 두 대의 모듈형 로봇을 사용하여 다양한 환경에서 로봇간 거리와 방향각이 다른 상황에서 실험을 수행하여 제안된 자가 결합 제어 방법의 성능을 검증하였다.