• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.17-32
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• 2006

The application of cellular materials in load-carrying and security-relevant structures requires the exact prediction of their mechanical behavior, which necessitates the development of robust simulation models and techniques based on appropriate experimental procedures. The determination of the yield surface requires experiments under multi-axial stress states because the yield behavior is sensitive to the hydrostatic stress and simple uniaxial tests aim only to determine one single point of the yield surface. Therefore, an experimental technique based on a uniaxial strain test for the description of the influence of the hydrostatic stress on the yield condition in the elastic-plastic transition zone at small strains is proposed and numerically investigated. Furthermore, this experimental technique enables the determination of a second elastic constant, e.g., Poisson's ratio.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.662-670
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• 2001

We evaluate the effectiveness and validity of J(sub)e, which comprehensively describes the effects of specimen geometry and loading type, in predicting the fatigue life of auto seat belt anchor panel. We first simplify the heat affected zone model to reduce the number of finite elements. We then establish finite element models reflecting the actual overload behavior of 3 types of seat belt anchor specimens. Using finite element models elaborately established, we obtain the effective crack driving parameter J(sub)e composed of its ductility-dependent modal components. It is confirmed that the J(sub)e concept successfully predicts the fatigue life of multi-spot welded panel structures represented by auto seat belt anchors here.

• 암석학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.105-117
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• 2014

옥천변성대의 북동 선단부에 위치하는 충청북도 제천시 봉화재 지역은 옥천누층군과 조선누층군이 분포한다. 본 논문은 중첩 변형된 주요 암석 및 미구조의 기하학적 운동학적 특성과 선후관계로부터 봉화재 지역의 지질구조를 연구하였다. 광역엽리의 대부분은 S0 층리가 아닌 신장된 광물들의 정향배열에 의해 정의되는 S0-1의 복합엽리로 나타나고, 일부는 불용해성 불투명 광물과 벽개 라멜라의 정향배열로 정의되는 S0-1-2 복합엽리로 인지된다. 연구지역의 지질구조는 북북동-남남서 방향의 D1 압축작용, 동-서 방향의 D2 압축작용, 남-북 방향의 D3 압축작용 등 적어도 세 번의 변형단계를 거쳐 형성되었다. 조선누층군과 옥천누층군 구성지층의 대상 분포방향과 유사한 S0-1 복합엽리는 D2 변형 이전에 서북서 방향이었으나, D2 변형에 의해 S2 엽리와 평행한 남-북 방향으로 재배열되었고, D3 변형에 의해 현재와 같이 북서, 북동, 남-북 방향으로 재배열되었다. 변형단계별 구조적 특성과 변형작용사는 연구지역의 조선누층군과 옥천누층군이 북북서 방향으로 연장되는 부산지역 동부 영역과 매우 유사하고, 이들 연구결과는 옥천변성대 북동 선단부의 지구조 발달과정을 해석하는데 매우 유용하게 활용될 것으로 기대된다.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.279-293
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• 2019

To ensure high quality data being used for data mining or feature extraction in the bridge structural health monitoring (SHM) system, a practical sensor fault diagnosis methodology has been developed based on the similarity of symmetric structure responses. First, the similarity of symmetric response is discussed using field monitoring data from different sensor types. All the sensors are initially paired and sensor faults are then detected pair by pair to achieve the multi-fault diagnosis of sensor systems. To resolve the coupling response issue between structural damage and sensor fault, the similarity for the target zone (where the studied sensor pair is located) is assessed to determine whether the localized structural damage or sensor fault results in the dissimilarity of the studied sensor pair. If the suspected sensor pair is detected with at least one sensor being faulty, field test could be implemented to support the regression analysis based on the monitoring and field test data for sensor fault isolation and reconstruction. Finally, a case study is adopted to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed methodology. As a result, Dasarathy's information fusion model is adopted for multi-sensor information fusion. Euclidean distance is selected as the index to assess the similarity. In conclusion, the proposed method is practical for actual engineering which ensures the reliability of further analysis based on monitoring data.

• International Journal of Fuzzy Logic and Intelligent Systems
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.263-269
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• 2012

The ability to characterize feature objects from radar readings is often limited by simply looking at their still frame reflectivity, differential reflectivity and differential phase data. In many cases, time-series study of these objects' reflectivity profile is required to properly characterize features objects of interest. This paper introduces a novel technique to automatically track multiple 3D radar structures in C,S-band in real-time using Doppler radar and profile their characteristic reflectivity distribution in time series. The extraction of reflectivity profile from different radar cluster structures is done in three stages: 1. static frame (zone-linkage) clustering, 2. dynamic frame (evolution-linkage) clustering and 3. characterization of clusters through time series profile of reflectivity distribution. The two clustering schemes proposed here are applied on composite multi-layers CAPPI (Constant Altitude Plan Position Indicator) radar data which covers altitude range of 0.25 to 10 km and an area spanning over hundreds of thousands $km^2$. Discrete numerical simulations show the validity of the proposed technique and that fast and accurate profiling of time series reflectivity distribution for deformable 3D radar structures is achievable.

• 한국정보과학회논문지:정보통신
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.521-528
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• 2008

라디오 통신 등의 전통적인 해상통신기술은 단문정보 교환만이 가능한 전송품질을 제공한다. 전송품질의 단점을 극복한 해사위성(Inmarsat) 등을 통한 무선 채널은 경제적 부담으로 접근이 어렵다. 따라서 바다에서 항해, 조업하는 선박들은 육상의 초고속 인터넷 서비스를 이용하지 못하고 있다. 본 논문에서 제안하는, 이 문제를 극복하는 새로운 기술에 핵심은 해상이동통신망을 단일 홉(Single Hop)에서 다중 홉(Multi Hop)으로 구성하는 것이다. 선박과 선박, 선박과 연안(항구)간의 망을 이동 애드 혹 네트워크(MANET) 모델로 해석하고 새로운 선박 애드 혹 네트워크(SANET) 모델을 설계하였다. 항구와 항로 같은 정적인 지리정보를 활용하면서 육지의 이동단말기와는 크게 차별화되는 움직이는 선박의 특성을 고려하면서 대응적으로(Reactive) 경로를 배정하는 부채꼴 탐색구역 경로배정 프로토콜(FSR)을 제안하였다. FSR(Fan-shaped Search Zone Routing)은 최단경로가 있을 수밖에 없는 지엽적 부채꼴 구역을 찾아내 획정하고 그 구역 안에서만 최단경로를 탐색하는 프로토콜이다. 기존의 지리 정보를 이용하는 대표적인 경로배정 프로토콜인 LAR과 성능을 비교하였다. 첫째, FSR은 LAR을 비롯한 다른 지리정보기반 경로배정 프로토콜과 달리 경로배정을 하기 위해 제어 패킷(Beaconing Packet)을 발생시키지 않아 통신채널 품질저하를 전혀 초래하지 않는다. 둘째, FSR은 경로탐색구역의 경계선의 일부분을 전송경로로 확보하기 때문에 경로탐색성공률을 100% 보장한 반면 LAR은 약 64%의 성공률을 보였다. 셋째, 경로가 탐색된 경우에 한하여 그 경로의 최적성을 상호 비교한 결과 FSR이 LAR의 약 97%이었다. 종합적으로는 FSR이 LAR보다 약 50%의 성능 개선 효과를 얻을 수 있었다.

• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.54-59
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• 2009

In the process to manufacture for metallic structures, control of welding deformation is one of an important problems connected with reliability of the manufactured structures so that welding deformation should be measured and controlled with quickly and actively. Also, welding parameters which have as lot of effects on welding deformation such as arc voltage, welding current and welding speed can also be controlled. The objectives for this study were to develop a simple 2-D FEM to calculate not only the transient thermal histories but also the sizes of fusion and heat-affected zone (HAZ) in multi pass arc welds including the butt and fillet weld type with dissimilar thickness, and to concentrate on a developed model for the finding the parameters of Godak's moving heat source model based on a GA. The developed model includes a GA program using MATLB and GA toolbox, and a batch mode thermal model using ANSYS software. Not only the thermal model was verified by comparison with Goldak's work but also the developed model was validated with molten zone section experimental data.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.715-742
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• 2017

Earth berms are often left in place to support retaining walls or piles in order to eliminate horizontal struts in excavations of soft soil areas. However, if the excavation depth is relatively large, an earth berm-supported retaining system may not be applicable and could be replaced by a multi-bench retaining system. However, studies on multi-bench retaining systems are limited. The goal of this investigation is to study the deformation characteristics, internal forces and interaction mechanisms of the retaining structures in a multi-bench retaining system and the failure modes of this retaining system. Therefore, a series of model tests of a two-bench retaining system was designed and conducted, and corresponding finite difference simulations were developed to back-analyze the model tests and for further analysis. The tests and numerical results show that the distance between the two rows of retaining piles (bench width) and their embedded lengths can significantly influence the relative movement between the piles; this relative movement determines the horizontal stress distribution in the soil between the two rows of piles (i.e., the bench zone) and thus determines the bending moments in the retaining piles. As the bench width increases, the deformations and bending moments in the retaining piles decrease, while the excavation stability increases. If the second retaining piles are longer than a certain length, they will experience a larger bending moment than the first retaining piles and become the primary retaining structure. In addition, for varying bench widths, the slip surface formation differs, and the failure modes of two-bench retained excavations can be divided into three types: integrated failure, interactive failure and disconnected failure.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.175-186
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• 2018

The plastic hinge method and the plastic zone method are extensively adopted in displacement-based elements and force-based elements respectively for second-order inelastic analysis. The former enhances the computational efficiency with relatively less accurate results while the latter precisely predicts the structural behavior but generally requires more computer time. The displacement-based elements receive criticism mainly on plasticity dominated problems not only in accuracy but also in longer computer time to redistribute the forces due to formation of plastic hinges. The multi-element-per-member model relieves this problem to some extent but will induce a new problem in modeling of member initial imperfections required in design codes for direct analysis. On the contrary, a force-based element with several integration points is sufficient for material yielding. However, use of more integration points or elements associated with fiber section reduces computational efficiency. In this paper, a new force-based element equipped with stress-resultant plasticity model with minimal computational cost is proposed for second-order inelastic analysis. This element is able to take the member initial bowing into account such that one-element-per-member model is adequate and complied with the codified requirements of direct analysis. This innovative solution is new and practical for routine design. Finally, several examples demonstrate the validity and accuracy of the proposed method.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제62권3호
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• pp.302-312
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• 2019

Stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) is an invasive technique used during the surgical management of medically refractory epilepsy. The utility of SEEG rests in its ability to survey the three-dimensional organization of the epileptogenic zone as well as nearby eloquent cortices. Once concentrated to specialized centers in Europe and Canada, the SEEG methodology has gained worldwide popularity due to its favorable morbidity profile, superior coverage of deep structures, and ability to perform multi-lobar explorations without the need for craniotomy. This rapid shift in practice represents both a challenge and an opportunity for pediatric neurosurgeons familiar with the subdural grid approach. The purpose of this review is to discuss the indications, technique, and safety of long-term SEEG monitoring in children. In addition to reviewing the conceptual and technical points of the diagnostic evaluation, attention will also be given to SEEG-based interventions (e.g., radiofrequency thermo-coagulation).