• Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.174-182
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• 2014

To monitor the wind-induced responses of buildings, conventional real-time kinematic (RTK) methods based on two global positioning system (GPS) receivers (e.g., a reference and a rover) are widely applied. However, these methods can encounter problems such as difficulty in securing and maintaining a space for a reference station. With the recently developed virtual reference station (VRS)-RTK approach, the position of a structure can be measured using only a rover receiver. In this study, to evaluate the applicability of VRS-RTK methods in monitoring the lateral structural responses of frame structures, we performed free vibration tests on a one-story frame model (the first natural frequency of 1 Hz) and a three-story frame model (the first natural frequency of 0.85 Hz). To assess the reliability of the displacement and acceleration responses measured by the GPS, we performed a concurrent measurement using laser displacement sensors and an accelerometer. The accelerometer results were consistent with the GPS measurements in terms of the time history and frequency content. Furthermore, to derive an appropriate sampling rate for the continuous monitoring of buildings, the errors in the displacement responses were evaluated at different GPS sampling rates (5, 10, 20 Hz). The results indicate that as the sampling rate increased, the errors in the displacement responses decreased. In addition, in the three-story model, all modal components (first, second, and third modes) could be recorded at a sampling rate of 20 Hz.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.28 no.6D
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• pp.809-817
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• 2008

This paper deals with the development of ViscoElastic Continuum Damage Finite Element Program (VECD-FEP++) and its verification with the results from both field and laboratory accelerated pavement tests. Damage characteristics of asphalt concrete mixture have been defined by Schapery's work potential theory, and uniaxial constant crosshead rate tests were carried out to be used for damage model implementation. VECD-FEP++ predictions were compared with strain responses (longitudinal and transverse strains) under moving wheel loads running at different constant speeds. To this end, an asphalt pavement section (A5) of Korea Expressway Corporation Test Road (KECTR) instrumented with strain gauges were loaded with a dump truck. Also, a series of accelerated pavement fatigue tests have been conducted at pavement sections surfaced with four asphalt concrete mixtures (Dense-graded, SBS, Terpolymer, CR-TB). Planar strain responses were in good agreement with field measurements at base layers, whereas strains at both surface and intermediate layers were found different from simulation results due to the complexity of tire-road contact pressures. Finally, fatigue characteristics of four asphalt mixtures were reasonably described with VECD-FEP++.

• Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.21-32
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• 2013

This is a preliminary study for the real-time feedback vibration control of building structures. The study developed a wireless acceleration sensor system based on authentic technology capacities, to integrate with the Prototype AMD system and ultimately construct the feedback vibration control system. These systems were used to evaluate the basic performance levels of the control systems within model building structures. For this purpose, the study first developed a wireless acceleration sensor unit that integrates an MEMS sensor device and bluetooth communication module. Also, the study developed an operating program that enables control output based on real-time acceleration response measurement and control law. Furthermore, the Prototype AMD and motor driver system were constructed to be maneuvered by the AC servo-motor. Eventually, all these compositions were used to evaluate the real-time feedback vibration control system of a 2-story model building, and qualitatively measure the extent of vibrational reduction of the target structure within the laboratory validation tests. As a result of the tests, there was a definite vibrational reduction effect within the laboratory validation tests. As a result of the tests, there was a definite vibrational reduction effect within 1st and 2nd resonance frequency as well as the random frequency of the model building structure. Ultimately, this study confirmed the potential of its wireless acceleration sensor system and AMD system as an effective tool that can be applied to the active vibration control of other structures.

• Journal of Korea Water Resources Association
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• v.45 no.5
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• pp.455-464
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• 2012

In this study, a combined unsteady friction model has been developed to simulate the waterhammer phenomenon for the pipeline system. The method of characteristics has been employed as the modeling platform for the integration of the acceleration based model and the frequency dependant model for unsteady friction. Both Zielke's model and Ramos model were also compared with pressure measurements of a pilot plant pipeline system. In order to validate the modeling approach, a pipeline system equipped with the high frequency pressure data acquisition system was fabricated. The time series of pressure, introduced by a sudden valve closure, were obtained for two Reynolds numbers. A trial and error method was used to calibrate parameters for unsteady friction model. The comparison between different unsteady friction contributions in pressure variation provided the comprehensive understanding in the pressure damping mechanism of waterhammer. The proper evaluation of unsteady friction impact is a critical factor for accurate simulation of hydraulic transient.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2020.06a
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• pp.222-222
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• 2020

급격한 기후변화와 도시화, 산업화로 인해 도시지역의 홍수피해가 증가하고 있다. 기후변화로 인한 재해 중 45%가 극한 강우 또는 홍수로 인한 재해로 확인되었으며, 급속도로 확장되고 있는 도시화 추세로 인해 도시지역의 홍수피해가 더욱 심화되고 있다(UNISDR, 2016). 기후변화 및 도시화로 인한 도시지역의 홍수피해가 증가하면서 시가지 건물 배치 및 도로망과 같은 복잡한 지역특성이 침수에 주는 영향을 분석할 필요성이 점차 증가하고 있다. 도시지역에서 홍수가 발생할 경우 복잡한 도로망은 배수로 역할을 하며 건물의 밀집도와 배치는 골목길 등에서 침수심을 증가시켜 안전한 구역이 좁아지는 효과를 발생시키고 있다. 본 연구에서는 우선 복잡한 시가지를 특성화하여 분석 할 수 있도록 이상화된 시가지 모형을 설계하고 제작한 후 유량에 따른 흐름 특성 변화를 분석하였으며, 기초 실험 결과를 바탕으로 강우강도에 따른 유황 변화와 연계할 예정이다. 기초 실험 수행을 위하여 먼저 건물 배치 밀집도를 고려하여 주거구역을 불록화하여 직선형의 이상적인 도시지역의 시가지 모형을 설계한 후 실험 모형을 제작하였다. 하천 범람으로 인한 침수발생을 재현하기 위해 상류 도로망에서 유량이 유입되도록 제작하였으며, 유입조건에 따라 변화하는 시가지 내부 침수 흐름은 LSPIV 기법을 이용하여 분석하였다. 유입조건에 따른 시가지 내 침수 특성을 분석한 결과 지형적 경사 특성에 의해 시가지 내부에서 흐름이 가속되며, 모형의 사거리 구간에서는 흐름 유입 방향에 대해 횡방향으로 흐름이 합류하는 경우에는 합류 흐름이 유속이 더 높은 것으로 분석되었다. 따라서 합류 이후 유속이 증가하면서 피해 발생 가능성이 높은 것으로 나타났다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2015.07a
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• pp.222-224
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• 2015

수조실험을 통하여 계류된 플로팅 구조물의 거동을 확인하고자 하였으며, 플로팅 폰툰에 상부골조의 고유주기를 변화시키면서 상부구조물과 함체의 상호작용에 대한 영향을 확인하였다. 입사 파랑의 주기에 대하여 플로팅 폰툰의 피치가속도와 상부구조물의 수평가속도를 구하였으며, 동-수역학 해석을 통하여 실험가속도와 비교하고자 하였다. 입사 파랑의 주기가 커질수록 피치 및 상부구조물의 가속도 응답이 작아지는 양상을 보였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2000.11a
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• pp.35-36
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• 2000

핵연료의 피복관은 핵분열로부터 발생하는 방사성 핵분열생성물이 외부로 유출되는 것을 차단하는 첫번째 방어막의 역할을 하며, 피복관의 건전성은 정상 상태는 물론 이고 사고시에도 위해한 핵분열생성물의 방출을 억제하는 역할을 충분히 수행할 수 있도록 유지되어야 한다. 단사정 산화막 영역에서만 수증기 압력에 의한 산화가속 효과가 존재하는데, 아직 이를 설명할 수 있는 산화속도 모형이 설정되어 있지 않은 상태이다. 본 연구에선 실험자료를 근거로 하여, 절실히 요구되는 $1000^{\circ}C$ 이하 영역에서 의 수증기 압력을 고려한 산화속도식을 개발하여, 보다 정확한 원전 사고해석이 가능 하도록 하는데 기여하려 한다.

• Fire Science and Engineering
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• v.33 no.2
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• pp.114-123
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• 2019

The paper relates to a study on the changes in performance of insulation sheath resulting from accelerated degradation of IV and HIV insulated wire. To assume insulation degradation of IV and HIV insulated wire, accelerated life tests using Arrhenius equation were conducted among accelerated life test models, and experimental samples of 0 year, 10 years, 20 years, 30 years, and 40 years in equivalent life were produced. Whereas the maximum tensile load were increased as accelerated degradation of IV and HIV insulated wire progressed, elongation percentage, rupture time, and flexibility of insulated wires were found to be gradually reduced. According to the additional surface analysis results for the insulated wires per equivalent life using a scanning electron microscope, mechanical properties of the insulator were observed to be reduced as insulation degradation resulting from aging progressed since phenomena such as formation of crystalline structures and perforation, etc. occurred on the sample surface with progression of accelerated degradation. Consequently, institutional replacement of insulated wires and preparation of repair times considering performance degradation of the insulator installed inside buildings are considered necessary in order to prevent in advance the risks of electrical fire resulting from degradation in insulation performance.

• Journal of Korean Tunnelling and Underground Space Association
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• v.25 no.6
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• pp.509-523
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• 2023

The high-level nuclear waste (HLW) repository is exposed to complex environmental conditions consisting of high temperature, high humidity, and radiation, resulting in structural deterioration. Therefore, structural health monitoring is essential, and piezo sensors are used to detect cracks and estimate strength. However, since the monitoring sensors installed in the disposal tunnel and disposal container cannot be replaced or removed, the quantitative life of the monitoring sensor and its suitability must be assessed. In this study, the life of a piezo sensor for monitoring was assessed using an accelerated life test (ALT). The failure mode and mechanism of the piezo sensor under high temperature conditions were determined, and temperature stress's influence on the piezo sensor's life was analyzed. ALT was conducted on temperature stress and the relationship between temperature stress and piezo sensor life was suggested. The life of the piezo sensor was assessed using the Weibull probability distribution and the Arrhenius acceleration model. The suggested relationship can be used in multiple stress ALT designs for more precise life assessment.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.13 no.5
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• pp.485-492
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• 2013

The point sand bars of Hahoi Village on Nakdong River have undergone considerable changes including fluvial and vegetation characteristics due to flood regulation by the dams constructed upstream. In this study, the numerical fluvial/sediment and water quality model, KU-RLMS, is applied to the aquatic area near Hahoi Village (middle/upper region of the Nakdong River) for clarifying the mechanisms of changes in hydraulic and aquatic characteristics. The fixed-bed hydraulic experiment was carried out for horizontal two-dimensional numerical model. The numerical simulation reveals that flow is accelerated near the left bank of Booyongdae downstream of the Hahoi Village area. Circulatory flow pattern was observed at the right bank downstream of Hahoi Village. The simulation was in good agreement with the hydraulic/physical experiment. For the discharge of design flood, at the area of circulatory flow pattern, the superelevation of about 1.0 m at the right bank was predicted compared to the left bank of high flow velocity, which is also in good agreement with hydraulic experiment.