• Advances in nano research
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.249-255
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• 2024

The paper discusses the potential of nanomaterials in revolutionizing basketball equipment by applying them to advance padding and shock absorption technologies in order to bring more control and comfort to the players. Nanotechnology devised new solutions for the challenges that the players are exposed to by dealing with issues such as better control reducing shock to the hands and wrists during those most decisive periods of every game: dribbling, passing, and catching. This work embeds nanomaterials in basketballs to understand their efficacy in reducing the amount of force transmitted to players, thereby reducing the risk of injuries and fatigue. The research gives an in-depth look into the structural properties and performance benefits of nanomaterial-enhanced padding in balls for optimized comfort and control to players and improvement in the dynamics of gameplay. The future of nanotechnology in the design of basketball equipment finds further bases in an in-depth analysis and is experimentally validated with respect to the prospects of a ball that is safer, long-lasting, and with improved performance.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.391-399
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• 2011

본 연구의 목적은 알루미늄 허니콤의 충격에너지 흡수 특성을 예측하는 것이다. 알루미늄 허니콤은 가볍고 에너지 흡수효율이 뛰어나며, 우주환경에서도 사용 가능하여 달착륙선의 충격흡수장치로 사용되고 있다. 충격에너지 흡수용 허니콤의 설계를 위해서는 에너지 흡수 과정에서 일정하게 유지되는 압축강도(crush strength)의 예측이 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 유한요소법을 이용하여 허니콤의 형상 및 충돌속도에 따른 압축강도를 예측하였다. 유한요소해석 프로그램은 Ls-dyna를 이용하였으며, 효율적인 유한요소 해석을 위하여 허니콤의 단위 셀 모델을 선정하였다. 이를 바탕으로 충돌속도 및 허니콤 포일(foil)의 두께 변화, 허니콤의 분기각(branch angle)에 따른 유한요소해석을 수행하여 에너지 흡수 특성을 분석하였다.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.284-290
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• 2014

성공적으로 달 탐사를 수행하기 위해서는 달착륙선의 안전한 착륙이 보장되어야 한다. 그러므로 안전한 착륙을 저해하는 착륙 시 충격하중을 감소시키기 위해서는 효율적인 달착륙선 충격흡수장치를 설계해야 한다. 또한 더욱 현실적인 달착륙선 설계를 위해서는 달 토양의 특성을 고려하는 것이 중요하다. 이에 본 논문에서는 달 토양의 특성을 반영한 달착륙선 착륙 해석 모델을 구축하고, 효율적인 충격력 감소를 위해 달착륙선의 충격흡수장치에 대한 최적설계를 수행하였다. 최적설계는 메타모델 기반의 순차적 근사 최적설계기법을 이용하여 수행하였으며, 최적설계 결과로 부터 본 연구에서 사용된 최적화 방법을 통해 달착륙선에 가해지는 충격력을 효과적으로 저감시킬 수 있음을 확인하였다.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제38권5호
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• pp.36-42
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• 2023

In this study, 50 ABE-type hard hats were procured from five certified commercial manufacturers, and shock absorption tests were conducted in accordance with Protective Equipment Safety Certification Notice No. 2020-35. The tests were performed under both high- and low-temperature conditions, adhering to safety helmet testing standards. The highest shock transmission ranges were recorded in the tests, with an average energy range of 2,600-4,108 N at high temperatures and 2,316-3,991 N at low temperatures. All five hard hat models demonstrated a maximum transmitted impact force below 4,450 N, without any loss of cap and attachment functionality, confirming their compliance with performance standards. Furthermore, we evaluated the side impact performance of the safety helmets of each company, with an average range of 4,722-5,267 N. Company A exhibited the lowest measurement at 4,722 N. Comparing these results with international safety standards and the national shock absorption test criteria, it was observed that the maximum transmitted shock value using government-specified impact weight falls within the range of 4,450-5,000 N. However, it was noted that developed countries have established specific standards for the side impact forces on safety helmets, which are legally mandated. Consequently, it is imperative for South Korea to enhance its safety helmet side impact performance test methodology to align with domestic standards in the future.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.59-66
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of knee joint muscle fatigue and overweight on shock absorption during single-leg landing of adult women. Written informed consent forms, which were approved by the human subject research and review committee at Dong-A University, were provided to all subjects. The subjects who participated in this study were divided into 2 groups: a normal weight group and an overweight group, consisting of 15 young women each. Both the normal weight group and the overweight group showed that use soft landing and ankle dominant strategy. The peak vertical ground reaction force, the knee joint absorption power, and eccentric work done, as the increase of knee joint muscle fatigue level, showed a decrease. And the hip joint absorption power and eccentric work done, as the increase of weight, was less than the overweight group showed the normal weight group. In conclusion, the accumulation of the knee joint muscle fatigue and the increase of body weight may lead to an increased risk of injury during landing.

• 생물환경조절학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.437-444
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• 2012

본 연구에서는 현제 농가에서 사용하고 있는 진동흡수장치가 전혀 없는 트레일러(E)와 트레일러의 적재규격에 적합하게 평판스프링과 쇽업쇼바를 동시에 설계 제작한 트레일러(I)를 사용하였다. 트레일러에 360kg의 배를 4층으로 적재한 상태로 아스팔트 도로 위를 2m/s로 정속 주행하면서 발생된 평균 진동 주파수의 크기를 상호 비교하여 개발된 트레일러의 진동흡수 효과를 비교 분석하였다. 개발한 현가장치를 장착한 개량된 트레일러는 60Hz 이하와 80Hz 이하의 주파수에서 기존 트레일러에 비해 진동 가속도의 감소 효과가 매우 크게 나타났다. 기존 트레일러에 비하여 개량된 트레일러에서 평균 진동가속도의 크기는 주파수 영역에 따라서 다르긴 하지만 3분의 1까지 대폭 감소시킬 수 있었다. 후방의 상층에 적재된 농산물일수록 진동가속도의 크기가 높아 부패가 빨리 진행 된다고 보고된 논문과 일치하지 않는 이유는 전 연구자는 적재함의 길이가 14,000mm이었고 본 시험에서 사용한 적재함은 1,820mm로 비교적 짧은 것에서 얻어진 결과로 일정한 경향을 찾기가 어려웠던 것으로 판단된다. 모든 주파수의 영역에서 개량된 트레일러가 기존의 트레일러에 비하여는 진동가속도의 크기가 현저히 낮게 나타났다. 특히 40Hz에서 80Hz까지의 주파수대에서 3분의 1로 진동가속도의 크기를 줄일 수 있어서 농산물의 수송 손실을 대폭 감소시킬 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기계학회 2000년도 춘계학술대회논문집A
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• pp.224-229
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• 2000

This paper describe a (mite element computer simulation of a absorption system using full scale car crash test. The full scale test selected for this study is a 80kmh frontal, side and 25% offset impact of a 1993 Ford Taurus vehicle into a absorption system. This absorption system has external rubber and internal steel pannel. This simulation has completed for decision of these components energy absorption performance. Dynamical performance of this system and movement are obtained from this simulation. and then We can appreciate the safety of passenger from measure the vehicle C.G's acceleration.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.241-248
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• 2006

Shoe cushioning systems are important to prevent body injuries. This study developed and evaluated a cushioning system to reduce impact force on the heel. The cushioning system suggested consist of a polyurethane pocket, which contains water and porous grains of open cell to dissipate the energy effectively. Load-displacement curves fer the shoe cushioning system were obtained from an instrumented testing machine and the results were compared with various pockets with air, water or grains. Mechanical testings showed that the pocket with 5g porous grain was the best for the cushioning system. This system can be applied to the design of various kind of sport shoes.

• 유공압시스템학회논문집
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.14-20
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• 2005

This study developed and evaluated a shoe cushioning system to reduce impact force patterns during running. The shoe cushioning system is composed with a poly urethane pocket, which contains water and porous grains to absorb the force against the weight inside the pocket. Load-displacement curves for the shoe cushioning system were obtained from an instrumented testing machine and the results were compared with various pockets that have air, water or grains. Mechanical testings showed that the pocket with 5 g particles was the best for the shoe cushioning system. This founding will be helpful to designing the shoe.

• 한국소음진동공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소음진동공학회 2011년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.250-254
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• 2011

Main role of landing gear is to absorb the energy which is generated by aircraft lanidng and ground maneuvering. Generally, in order to absorb the impact energy during landing, oleo-pneumatic type shock absorber is used for aircraft landing gear. Oleo-pneumatic type shock absorber has a good energy absorbing efficiency and is light in weight because its structure is relatively simple. For the landing gear development, it is necessary to conduct drop test in order to verify shock absorbing performance. In the drop test, first, gas spring curve verification tests are conducted. Then, limit and reserve energy absorption drop tests are performed based on the STANAG 4671. The drop tests results with performance analysis results are presented.