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A new stability and sensitivity design and diagnosis approach

  • Sari, Ali;Korkmaz, Kasim A.
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.23 no.6
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    • pp.683-690
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    • 2017
  • In the stability and sensitivity design and diagnosis approaches, there are various methodologies available. Bond graph modeling by lumping technique is one of the universal methodologies in methodical analysis used by many researchers in all over the world. The accuracy of the method is validated in different arenas. Bond graphs are a concise, pictorial representation of the energy storage, dissipation and exchange mechanisms of interacting dynamic systems, subsystems and components. This paper proposes a bond graph modeling for distributed parameter systems using lumping techniques. Therefore, a steel frame structure was modeled to analyze employing bond graph modeling of distributed system using lumping technique. In the analytical part, the effectiveness of bond graphs to model this system is demonstrated. The dynamic responses of the system were computed and compared with those computed from the finite element analysis. The calculated maximum deflection time histories were found to be comparable. The sensitivity and the stability of the steel frame structure was also studied in different aspects. Thus, the proposed methodology, with its simplicity, can be used for stability and sensitivity analyses as alternative to finite element method for steel structures. The major value brought in the practical design is the simplicity of the proposed method for steel structures.

Finite Element Analysis Approach for the Stress of Digging Part of Garlic Harvesters (유한요소해석을 이용한 마늘 수확기 굴취부의 응력분석)

  • Kim, Kyu-Bong;Lee, Myung-Hee;Kim, Dae-Cheol;Cho, Yongjin
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.19 no.11
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    • pp.78-86
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    • 2020
  • A stress analysis was performed to verify the stability of the digging part of a garlic harvester. A finite element analysis was performed to examine the distribution and concentrated loads on the digging part of the blade and contact plate. Moreover, the stability and maximum deformation of the digging part were determined. Under a distributed load, the maximum principal stress, total deformation, and minimum safety factor ranged from 64-128 MPa, 0.35-0.70 mm, and 2.9-5.7, respectively. The analysis results for the distribution load indicated that the maximum stress occurred at the center of the blade. In contrast, under the concentrated load, the maximum principal stress, total deformation, and minimum safety factor ranged from 66-247 MPa, 0.35-0.79 mm, 1.48-5.53, respectively. The analysis results for the concentrated load indicated that stress and deformation were larger toward the edge and center, respectively.

Distributed plasticity approach for the nonlinear structural assessment of offshore wind turbine

  • Tran, Thanh-Tuan;Hussan, Mosaruf;Kim, Dookie;Nguyen, Phu-Cuong
    • International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.743-754
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    • 2020
  • This study provides an insight of the nonlinear behavior of the Offshore Wind Turbine (OWT) structure using the distributed plasticity approach. The fiber section beam-column element is applied to construct the finite element model. The accuracy of the proposed model is verified using linear analysis via the comparison of the dynamic characteristics. For collapse risk assessment of OWT, the nonlinear effects considering the earthquake Incident Angle (IA) have been evaluated first. Then, the Incremental Dynamic Analysis (IDA) has been executed using a set of 20 near-fault records. Lastly, fragility curves are developed to evaluate the vulnerability of structures for different limit states. Attained results justify the accuracy of the proposed approach for the structural response against the ground motions and other environmental loads. It indicates that effects of static wind and wave loads along with the earthquake loads should be considered during the risk assessment of the OWT structure.

Analysis of Roller Load by Boom Length and Rotation Angle of a Crawler Crane (크롤러 크레인의 붐 길이 선회각도에 의한 롤러 하중 해석)

  • Lee, Deukki;Kang, Jungho;Kim, Taehyun;Oh, Chulkyu;Kim, Jongmin;Kim, Jongmyeong
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.83-91
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    • 2021
  • A crawler crane, which consists of a lattice boom, a driving system, and a movable vehicle, is widely used on construction sites. The crawler crane often traverses rough terrain at these sites; as a result, an overload limiter needs to be installed on the crane to prevent it from overturning and breaking. In this paper, we studied the distributed load change in relation to boom length and the angle of rotation of the roller that comes in direct contact with the grounded track shoe. First, we developed a 3D model of a crawler crane and meshed it for finite elements. Then, we performed finite element analysis to derive the load on the roller. Finally, we graphed and examined the roller distributed load data of the case according to boom length and rotation angle. By detecting the load on the roller of the crawler crane, we can predict the potential for the crane to overturn before it happens.

Grid Network Analysis for Distributed Rainfall-Runoff Modelling (분포형 강우-유출 모의를 위한 격자 네트워크 해석)

  • Choi, Yun-Seok;Lee, Jin-Hee;Kim, Kyung-Tak
    • Journal of Korea Water Resources Association
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    • v.41 no.11
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    • pp.1123-1133
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    • 2008
  • It needs to conceptualize watershed with triangular or rectangular elements and to analyze the changes in hydrological components of each element for distributed modeling of rainfall-runoff process. This study is the network analysis of watershed grid for flow routing occurred in each element when analyzing rainfall-runoff process by one-dimensional kinematic wave equation. Single flow direction from D8-method(deterministic eight-neighbors method) is used, and the information of flow direction and flow accumulation are used to determine the computation order of each element. The application theory of finite volume method is suggested for each flow direction pattern between elements, and it is applied it to calculate the flow of each grid. Network analysis method from this study is applied to GRM(Grid based Rainfall-runoff Model) which is physically based distributed rainfall-runoff model, and the results from simplified hypothetical watersheds are compared with $Vflo^{TM}$ to examine the reasonability of the method. It is applied to Jungrangcheon watershed in Han river for verification, and examination of the applicability to real site. The results from Jungrangcheon watershed show good agreement with measured hydrographs, and the application of the network analysis method to real site is proper.

A FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS ON THE 3-UNIT FIXED PROSTHESIS SUPPORTED WITH A NATURAL TOOTH AND ANGLE VARIABLE IMPLANT (고정성 보철치료에서 골유착성 임프란트의 경사도변화에 따른 변위와 응력에 관한 유한요소적 연구)

  • Ko Hyun;Woo Yi-Hyung;Park Nam-Soo
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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    • v.31 no.4
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    • pp.580-610
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    • 1993
  • The purpose of this study was to analyse the deflection and stress distribution at the supporting bone and it's superstructure by the alteration of angulation between implant and it's implant abutment. For this study, the free-end saddle case of mandibular first and second molar missing would be planned to restore with fixed prosthesis. So the mandibular second premolar was prepared for abutment, and the cylinder type osseointegrated implant was placed at the site of mandibular second molar for abutment. The finite element stress analysis was applied for this study. 13 two-dimensional FEM models were created, a standard model at $0^{\circ}$ and 12 models created by changing the angulation between implant and implant abutment as increasing the angulation mesially and distally with $5^{\circ}$ unittill $30^{\circ}$. The preprocessing decording, solving and postprocessing procedures were done by using FEM analysis software PATRAN and SUN-SPARC2GX. The deflections and von Mises stresses were calculated under concentrated load (load 1) and distributed load(load 2) at the reference points. The results were as follows : 1. Observing at standard model, the amount of total deflection at the distobuccal cusp-tip of pontic under concentrated load was largest of all, and that at the apex of implant was least of all, and the amount of total deflection at the buccal cusp-tip of second premolar under distributed load was largest of all, and that at the apex of implant was least of all. 2. Increasing the angulation mesially or distally, the amounts of total deflection were increased or decreased according to the reference points. But the order according to the amount of total deflection was not changed except apex of second premolar and central fossa of implant abutment under concentrated load during distal inclination. 3. Observing at standard model, the von Mises stress at the distal joint of pontic under concentrated load was largest of all, and that at the apex of implant was least of all. The von Mises stress at the distal margin of second premolar under distributed load was largest of all, and that at the apex of Implant was least of ail. 4. Increasing the angulation of implant mesially, the von Mises stresses at the mesial crest of implant were increased under concentrated load and distributed load, but those were increased remarkably under distributed load and so that at $30^{\circ}$ mesial inclination was largest of all. 5. Increasing the angulation of implant distally, the von Mises stresses at the distal crest of implant were increased remarkably under concentrated load and distributed load, and so those at $30^{\circ}$ distal inclination were largest of all.

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Design of a Boradband Power Divider by Distributed Network Synthesis (분포정수 회로합성에 의한 광대역 전력분배기 설계)

  • Kim, Nam-Tae
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.9 no.5
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    • pp.1134-1138
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    • 2008
  • In this paper, the synthesis of distributed impedance transformers is presented that is essential for power divider design, whereby a broadband power divider is designed. Transfer functions of distributed transformers are synthesized with Chebyshev approximation, and their element values are calculated for various minimum insertion losses(MIL) and ripples. Desired performance of transformers is obtained by optimizing MIL's and ripples of a transfer function. As an application example, a four-way power divider is designed that operates over 2 to 8GHz frequency range. Experimental results are shown to approach the design performance, so transformer design by distributed network synthesis proves to be useful to power divider design.

Study on the Stability of Cantilevered Pipe Conveying Fluid Subjected to Distributed Follower Force (분포종동력을 받는 외팔 송수관의 안정성에 관한 연구)

  • Kong, Chang-Duk;Park, Yo-Chang
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.33 no.4
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    • pp.27-34
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    • 2005
  • The paper discussed on the stability of cantilevered pipe conveying fluid subjected to distributed follower force. Governing equations of motion are derived by extended Hamilton's principle, and the numerical scheme using finite element method is applied to obtain the discretized equations. The critical flow velocity as a function of the distributed follower force for the various mass ratio is determined. The flutter configurations of the pipes at the critical flow velocities are drawn graphically at every twelfth period to define the order of quasi-mode of flutter configuration The critical mass ratios, at which the transference of the eigenvalue branches related to flutter take place, are definitely determined. Also, the effect of damping on the stability of the system is considered.

Seismic behavior of soft storey mid-rise steel frames with randomly distributed masonry infill

  • Quayyum, Shahriar;Alam, M. Shahria;Rteil, Ahmad
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.14 no.6
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    • pp.523-545
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    • 2013
  • In this study, the effect of presence and distribution of masonry infill walls on the mid-rise steel frame structures having soft ground storey was evaluated by implementing finite element (FE) methods. Masonry infill walls were distributed randomly in the upper storey keeping the ground storey open without any infill walls, thus generating the worst case scenario for seismic events. It was observed from the analysis that there was an increase in the seismic design forces, moments and base shear in presence of randomly distributed masonry infill walls which underlines that these design values need to be amplified when designing a mid-rise soft ground storey steel frame with randomly distributed masonry infill. In addition, it was found that the overstrength related force modification factor increased and the ductility related force modification factor decreased with the increase in the amount of masonry infilled bays and panels. These must be accounted for in the design of mid-rise steel frames. Based on the FE analysis results on two mid-rise steel frames, design equations were proposed for determining the over strength and the ductility related force modification factors. However, it was recommended that these equations to be generalized for other steel frame structure systems based on an extensive analysis.

Application of Storm Runoff Model on Small Watershed by Finite Element Method (유한요소법에 의한 소유역 유출모형의 적용)

  • 최진규;손재권
    • Water for future
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.97-104
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    • 1992
  • The distributed hydrologic models are widely applied to estimate the storm-runoff with spatial variability in watershed characteristics and rainfall pattern. This study was aimed to introduce the event-oriented storm runoff model using finite element method, and to try it's applicability on small watershed. Yeonwha watershed was selected and 14 storm events in 1991 were used for the finite element model, and the simulation results were compared with hydrologic quantities.

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