• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.355-367
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• 2015

This paper deals with a new designed joint system for single-layer spatial structures. As the stability of these structures is greatly influenced by the joint behaviour, the aim of this paper is the characterization of the joint response in bending through Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis using ABAQUS. The behaviour of the joints studied here was influenced by many geometrical factors, such as bolts and plate sizes, distance between bolts and end-plate thickness. The study comprised five models of joints with different values of those parameters. The numerical results were compared to the results of previous experimental tests and the agreement was good enough. The differences between the numerical and experimental initial stiffness are attributed to the simplifications introduced when modelling the bolt threads as well as the presence of residual stresses in the test specimens.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.62-69
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• 2016

PURPOSE. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of abutment screw length and cyclic loading on the removal torque (RTV) in external hex (EH) and internal hex (IH) implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Forty screw-retained single crowns were connected to external and internal hex implants. The prepared titanium abutment screws were classified into 8 groups based on the number of threads (n = 5 per group): EH 12.5, 6.5, 3.5, 2.5 and IH 6.5, 5, 3.5, 2.5 threads. The abutment screws were tightened with 20 Ncm torque twice with 10-minute intervals. After 5 minutes, the initial RTVs of the abutment screws were measured with a digital torque gauge (MGT12). A customized jig was constructed to apply a load along the implant long axis at the central fossa of the maxillary first molar. The post-loading RTVs were measured after 16,000 cycles of mechanical loading with 50 N at a 1-Hz frequency. Statistical analysis included one-way analysis of variance and paired t-tests. RESULTS. The post-loading RTVs were significantly lower than the initial RTVs in the EH 2.5 thread and IH 2.5 thread groups (P<.05). The initial RTVs exhibited no significant differences among the 8 groups, whereas the post-loading RTVs of the EH 6.5 and EH 3.5 thread groups were higher than those of the IH 3.5 thread group (P<.05). CONCLUSION. Within the limitations of this study, the external hex implants with short screw lengths were more advantageous than internal hex implants with short screw lengths in torque maintenance after cyclic loading.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.415-421
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• 2018

PURPOSE. This study investigated the effects of abutment screw lengths on screw loosening and removal torque in external connection implants after oblique cyclic loading. MATERIALS AND METHODS. External connection implants were secured with abutment screws to straight abutments. The abutment-implant assemblies were classified into seven groups based on the abutment screw length, with each group consisting of five assemblies. A cyclic load of 300 N was applied at a $30^{\circ}$ angle to the loading axis until one million cycles were achieved. Removal torque values (RTVs) before and after loading, and RTV differences were evaluated. The measured values were analyzed using repeated measures of analysis of variance with the Student-Newman-Keuls multiple comparisons. RESULTS. All assemblies survived the oblique cyclic loading test without screw loosening. There was a significant decrease in the RTVs throughout the observed abutment screw lengths when the abutment-implant assemblies were loaded repeatedly (P<.001). However, the abutment screw length did not show significant difference on the RTVs before and after the experiment when the abutment screw length ranged from 1.4 to 3.8 mm (P=.647). CONCLUSION. Within the limit of this experiment, our results indicate that the abutment screw length did not significantly affect RTV differences after oblique cyclic loading when a minimum length of 1.4 mm (3.5 threads) was engaged. These findings suggest that short abutment screws may yield stable clinical outcomes comparable to long screws in terms of load resistance.

• 정보처리학회논문지C
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• 제9C권4호
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• pp.605-614
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• 2002

웹서버가 처리하는 웹 트래픽 양이 폭발적으로 증가하고, 다양한 형태의 웹 서비스에 대한 웹서버의 성능 개선이 요구되고 있다. 이를 위해, HTTP 트래픽의 특성에 대한 분석과 웹서버의 적절한 튜닝이 요구되고 있지만 이에 대한 연구는 아직 미진한 상태이다. 특히, 현재 대부분의 어플리케이션이 HTTP 1.0에 기반하여 구현되고 있음에도 불구하고, 대부분의 연구들이 HTP 1.0에 기반하여 성능 분석이 이루어진 반면 HTTP 1.1에 대한 모델링과 성능분석은 거의 이루어지지 못하였다. 따라서, 본 논문에서는 Persistent connection을 지원하는 HTTP 1.1 프로토콜을 기반으로 하여 서버내의 세부 하드웨어 특성 등을 고려하여, 웹서버가 사용자의 요청을 받아들이면서부터 서비스를 마칠 때까지의 과정을 Tandem 네트워크 큐잉 모델을 사용하여 해석적인 웹서버 모델을 제안한다. 그리고, HTTP 1.0에 대한 HTTP 1.1의 개선된 점과 과부하 하에서의 문제점 등을 분석하고, 웹 서버에 요청하는 파일크기, 파일전송 사이의 OFF 시간, 요청빈도, 요청시간에 대한 지역성과 같은 HTTP 트래픽에 대한 특성을 분석한다. 제안된 모델은 실제 웹서버에서 웹 서비스 요청율의 변화에 따른 서버의 처리량에 대한 비교를 통해 검증하였다. 또, HTTP 1.1 기반의 웹서버에 있어서, TCP 요청 대기큐 크기와 HTTP 쓰레드의 개수 및 네트워크 버퍼 크기와의 상관 관계에 따른 웹서버의 성능분석을 하였다.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.42-47
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• 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the stability of abutment screws used with the zirconia fixture-based implant system and compare them with those used with the existing titanium fixture system via the finite element method. Methods: A single implant-supported restoration was designed for the finite element analysis. A universal analysis program was used to set 8 occlusal points along the direction to the long axis of the implant, and an occlusal load of 700 N was applied. Results: In all models (Zir and Ti-fixture model), the screw threads presented with the highest von Mises stress (VMS) values, whereas the head and end presented with the lowest VMS values. The VMS of the screw used in the zirconia-fixture model was 5.97% lower than that used in the titanium-fixture model (261.258 vs. 276.911 MPa, respectively) despite statistical significance. Furthermore, the zirconia fixture (352.912 MPa) had a higher stress value (8.42%) than the titanium fixture (332.331 MPa). In a completely tightened titanium fixture implant system, the stress was concentrated in the implant-abutment connection interface, the zirconia fixture presented with a stable stress distribution. Conclusion: Although the zirconia fixture demonstrated a high VMS value, owing to the stiffness and elasticity coefficients of the material, the stress generated in the abutment screws was similar in all models. In conclusion, the zirconia fixture-based implant system presented with a more stable stress distribution in the abutment screws than the titanium fixture-based implant system.