• Transactions of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering
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• v.21 no.9
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• pp.798-804
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• 2011

In this paper, optimal spot weld layout design for a shock tower structure is presented. This design increases the fatigue life of the spot-welds thereby increasing the fatigue life of the shock tower itself. In order to predict the fatigue life, a quasi-static analysis has been conducted then a fatigue analysis was performed through the application of random vibration loads. In order to optimize the spot weld layout, the design variables that have an effect on the spot weld fatigue life were determined. A spot weld fatigue analysis was then conducted based on the experiment design. Finally, a response surface model was made using the fatigue analysis results and an optimized spot weld layout model, one that increases the fatigue life of the spot welds and thereby the fatigue life of the shock tower, was developed.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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• 2012.04a
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• pp.361-366
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• 2012

In this paper, we propose the efficient technique that reduces the number of spot-welds and increases the structural rigidity by using the topology optimization technique. Eigen value analysis is used to evaluate the rigidity of the optimized model. As a first step, the topology optimization is performed to find optimal spot-weld distributions. In this study, the design objective is to maximize the weighted frequencies. The volume fractions of the weld components are used as design constraints, and also the densities of each element in the individual design space are used as design variables. And then, to consider the possibility of spot-weld failure, the contribution rate analysis was performed by using the orthogonal array method of DOE. The spot-welds in the rear panel part are reinforced according to estimation results of the contribution rate analysis. Finally, we obtained optimized spot-weld layout model which has the reduced number of spot-welds and the improved dynamic stiffness.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.36 no.8
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• pp.921-927
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• 2012

Reliability-based design optimization (RBDO) can be used to determine the reliability of a system by means of probabilistic design criteria, i.e., the possibility of failure considering stochastic features of design variables and input parameters. To assure these criteria, various reliability analysis methods have been developed. Most of these methods assume that distribution functions are continuous. However, in real problems, because real data is often discrete in form, it is important to estimate the distributions for discrete information during reliability analysis. In this study, we employ the Akaike information criterion (AIC) method for reliability analysis to determine the best estimated distribution for discrete information and we suggest an RBDO method using AIC. Mathematical and engineering examples are illustrated to verify the proposed method.

• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.138-144
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• 1995

Recently, as the industrial structure tends to become large, the thickness of structural plate becomes thicker. Therefore, the thicker the plate of welded structure is, the larger the shape of welded joint. The effect of large heat input makes large heat affected zone(HAZ). These bring to complict welding residual stress and to weaken material, which may cause extremely harm to the safety of structures. Nevertheless, welding is design is regulated by the KS, JIS or standard in the resister of shipping such as KR, ABS or LR. However, these rules are based on rather experimental than theoretical. In this study, the computer program of heat conduction, considering un-steady state and quasi-steady state, is developed for optimizing(minimizing) a shape of welded joint. The characteristics of heat on the welded joints with various shapes are clarified by the results of the analyses.

• Proceedings of the KWS Conference
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• 2010.05a
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• pp.77-77
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu (SAC305) 무연솔더의 최적 인쇄성을 위한 PCB 및 마스크설계, 스크린프린팅 공정변수의 최적값을 실험계획법을 통해 평가하였다. 사용된 칩은 가로 0.4mm 세로 0.2mm의 0402 MLCC칩이며, 사용된 시험보드는 OSP 표면처리된 PCB이었다. 인쇄성을 판단하기 위한 공정인자는 금속마스크 두께, 마스크홀 크기, 패드크기 및 모양, 인쇄각도, 인쇄속도, 판분리속도이었다. ANOVA분석을 통해 주인자를 파악하였으며, 인쇄성에 영향을 미치는 주인자는 마스크두께와 인쇄각도임이 확인되었다. 그 후 중심 합성법을 이용하여 인쇄성 최적 조건을 확인하였다. 결과로 나타난 등고선/표면도를 통해, 마스크두께가 작을 때에는 인쇄각도가 작아야 높은 인쇄성을 갖으며, 또한 마스크 두께가 클 경우에는 인쇄각도가 커야 높은 인쇄성을 가짐을 알 수 있었다. 추가실험을 통해서 인쇄성 표면도의 정확도를 확인하였으며, 실험값은 표면도에서 표시된 인쇄성값과 비슷함을 알 수 있었다. 또한, 인쇄성이 낮은 영역과 높은 영역에서 접합강도값을 측정하였으며, 인쇄성이 좋은 영역에서 접합강도도 높음을 알 수 있었다.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing
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• v.36 no.6
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• pp.504-509
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• 2016

Defects in dissimilar metal welds are reported to be on the increase during the operating lifespan and aging of nuclear power plants. In Korea, reported cases of defects due to dissimilar metal welds include the drain nozzle of a steam generator and RCS hot tube sampling nozzles. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a reliable automated nondestructive inspection technique and a system for the inspection of dissimilar metal welds of small diameter nozzles in a high radiation area of a nuclear power plant. In this study, to ensure effective defect inspection of small diameter nozzles (RCS high-temperature tube sampling nozzle) of a nuclear power plant, three different methods were developed. These include: (1) optimum inspection probe design by beam simulation, (2) multi-directions UT optimum inspection technique for the inspection of small diameters of different welded parts, and (3) remote control automatic inspection system. The developed technique and systems have been verified to be suitable for use in the inspection of defects in smaller diameter nozzles in nuclear power plants.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.18 no.6
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• pp.389-394
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• 2017

In a conventional ship structure, stiffeners with an asymmetric section, such as inverted angles, are used widely despite the disadvantage of strength compared to the stiffeners with a symmetric section, such as a built-up T. On the other hand, T-type built-up members are attracting more attention than L-type inverted angles due to the increased size of ships. The purpose of this study was to develop an optimal design program for a built-up T, and apply an evolution strategy as an optimization technique. In the optimization process, the gross thickness concept was adopted for the design variables and objective function, and the constraints are set up based on HCSR (Harmonized Common Structural Rules). Using the developed program in this study, the optimal stiffener design was carried out for 300K VLCC and 158K COT of which the orders were obtained lately. The optimal results revealed the weight reduction effect of 144 tons and 60 tons, respectively.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2009.05a
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• pp.224-224
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• 2009

양수발전소의 파이프라인 부식에 대해 연구하였다. 파이프의 파공부위에 대한 외관구조분석, 녹 부위에 대한 SEM, XRD, X선 형광분석 및 모재부와 용접부의 전기화학적 분극을 측정하여 파이프라인의 파공과 부식에 대한 원인을 분석-고찰하고 최적의 관리방안을 제시하고자 하였다.

• Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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• 2007.05a
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• pp.1679-1683
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• 2007

Stainless steel sheets are widely used as the structure material for the railroad cars and the commercial vehicles. These kinds structures used stainless steel sheets are commonly fabricated by using the gas welding. For fatigue design of gas welded joints such as fillet and plug and ring type joint, it is important to obtain optimum design parameter information on gas welded joints. In this paper, analysis approach for fatigue test using experimental design are evaluated optimum factor in gas welded joint type and geometrical parameters of materials. Using these results, that factors applied to fundamental information for fatigue design.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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• v.15 no.5
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• pp.31-38
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• 2016

This study proposes an optimal design for a robotic welding system for a high-strength steel armor plate. In order to identify the welding defect parameters, we analyzed the 4M (man, machine, materials, method) characteristics diagram, as well as a cause and effect matrix, to improve the productivity and quality of welding defects. From these analyses, we designed optimal welding conditions and carried out welding tests -- such as mechanical testing and macro structure tests - with positive results. We determined that it was possible to obtain a quality similar to manual welding with our robotic welding system. In the future, we expect that the system will be used as inspiration for future welding system designs.