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A novel story on rock slope reliability, by an initiative model that incorporated the harmony of damage, probability and fuzziness

  • Wang, Yajun
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.269-294
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    • 2017
  • This study aimed to realize the creation of fuzzy stochastic damage to describe reliability more essentially with the analysis of harmony of damage conception, probability and fuzzy degree of membership in interval [0,1]. Two kinds of fuzzy behaviors of damage development were deduced. Fuzzy stochastic damage models were established based on the fuzzy memberships functional and equivalent normalization theory. Fuzzy stochastic damage finite element method was developed as the approach to reliability simulation. The three-dimensional fuzzy stochastic damage mechanical behaviors of Jianshan mine slope were analyzed and examined based on this approach. The comprehensive results, including the displacement, stress, damage and their stochastic characteristics, indicate consistently that the failure foci of Jianshan mine slope are the slope-cutting areas where, with the maximal failure probability 40%, the hazardous Domino effects will motivate the neighboring rock bodies' sliding activities.

Analysis and Understanding of Eddy Current Problem using electromagnetic field Packeg (전자장 해석 프로그램을 이용한 와전류 문제의 해석 및 이해)

  • Lim, Keon-Gyu;Lee, Hyang-Beom
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2006.07c
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    • pp.1697-1698
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    • 2006
  • When the coil with alternating current approaches to the conductor the eddy current flows in conductor. Eddy current is concentrated on the conductor surface and decrescent because of skin effect. In this paper investigated eddy current characteristic that is happened in conductor. Analyzed characteristic using electromagnetic field finite element analysis program that is commercialized to analyze value of eddy current and penetration depth. Analyzed creation value of eddy current and penetration depth in conductor that change operation frequency and the material of conductor, coil outside diameter, inside diameter, position, type of conductor from analyzed eddy current characteristic. The results, using distribution of eddy current and penetration depth data is that will help to forecast ECT(Eddy Current Testing), Eddy current application and use field, eddy current loss.

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Application of multi-physics simulation for vibration performance of the hand after contacting the ball with the volleyball player

  • Wang, Yangping;Sun, Shuze
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.83 no.5
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    • pp.681-692
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    • 2022
  • The vibrational response of the two bones in a Volleyball player's arm under ball impact is conducted. The two bones in hand, Ulna and Radius, are modeled as two cylindrical shells. The formulations associated with the shells' vibration are obtained using the energy method. Then, the results are extracted with the aid of the two-dimensional form of DQM in conjunction with Runge-Kutta. The results are validated by means of a published paper. Lastly, the role of parameters in determining vibrational frequency as well as deflection is explored through parametric studies. It was shown that the impactor speed and the time of the impact could be essential factors in determining the vibration behavior of the bones. This work can be used in the further investigation of the behavior of bones and physiological structures.

An Efficient Triangulation Algorithm for Trimmed NURBS Surfaces (트림된 NURBS 곡면의 효율적인 삼각화 알고리즘)

  • 정재호;박준영
    • Korean Journal of Computational Design and Engineering
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.144-154
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    • 2000
  • We propose an algorithm for obtaining a triangular approximation of a trimmed NLRBS surface. Triangular approximation is used in the pre-processing step of many applications such as RP(Rapid Prototyping), NC(Numerical Control) and FEA(Finite Element Analysis), etc. The algorithm minimizes the number of triangular elements within tolerance and generates a valid triangular mesh for STL file and NC tool path generation. In the algorithm, a subdivision method is used. Since a patch is a basic element of triangular mesh creation, boundary curves of a patch are divided into line segments and the division of curves is applied for the interior of the surface. That is, boundary curves are subdivided into line segments and two end points of each line segment are propagated to the interior of the surface. For the case of a trimmed surface, triangulation is carried out using a model space information. The algorithm is superior because the number of elements can be controlled as the curvature of the surface varies and it generates the triangular mesh in a trimmed region efficiently. To verify the efficiency, the algorithm was implemented and tested for several 3D objects bounded by NURBS surfaces.

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Structural Optimization of Cantilever Beam in Conjunction with Dynamic Analysis

  • Zai, Behzad Ahmed;Ahmad, Furqan;Lee, Chang-Yeol;Kim, Tae-Ok;Park, Myung-Kyun
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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    • v.15 no.5
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    • pp.31-36
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    • 2011
  • In this paper, an analytical model of a cantilever beam having a midpoint load is considered for structural optimization and design. This involves creation of the geometry through a parametric study of all design variables. For this purpose, the optimization of the cantilever beam was elaborated in order to find the optimum geometry which minimizes its volume eventually for minimum weight by FEM (finite element method) analysis. Such geometry can be obtained by different combinations of width and height, so that the beam may have the same cross-sectional area, yet different dynamic behavior. So for optimum safe design, besides minimum volume it should have minimum vibration as well. In order to predict vibration, different dynamic analyses were performed simultaneously to identify the resonant frequencies and mode shapes belonging to the lowest three modes of vibration. Next, by introducing damping effects, the tip displacement and bending stress at the fixed end was evaluated under dynamic loads of varying frequency. Investigation of the results clearly shows that only structural analysis is not enough to predict the optimum values of dimension for safe design it must be aided by dynamic analysis as well.

Failure Mechanism of Metal Matrix Composites Subject to Transverse Loading (횡방향 하중을 받는 금속모재 복합재료의 파손구조)

  • Ham, Jong-Ho;Lee, Hyeong-Il;Jo, Jong-Du
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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    • v.24 no.6 s.177
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    • pp.1456-1469
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    • 2000
  • Mechanical behaviors of uniaxially fiber-reinforced metal matrix composites under transverse loading conditions were studied at room and elevated temperatures. A mono-filament composite was selecte d as a representative analysis model with perfectly bonded fiber/matrix interface assumption. The elastic-plastic and visco-plastic models were investigated by both theoretical and numerical methods. The product of triaxiality factor and effective strain as well as stress components and strain energy was obtained as a function of location to estimate the failure sites in fiber-reinforced metal matrix composite. Results showed that fiber/ matrix interfacial debond plays a key role for local failure at the room temperature, while void creation and growth in addition to the interfacial debond are major concerns at the elevated temperature. It was also shown that there would be an optimal diameter of fiber for the strong fiber-reinforced metal matrix composite.

A Study on the Support System for Midship Structural Analysis (선체중앙부해석 지원시스템 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Shin, Hyun-Kyoung;Son, Ho-Cheol;Kwon, Myung-Joon;Song, Jae-Young;Kim, Jong-Hyun;Lee, Jeong-Ryul;Kang, Ho-Seung;Yeon, Kyu-Jin
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.12 no.3 s.29
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    • pp.86-95
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    • 1998
  • CAD/CAM program developers have made substantial progress in enabling engineers to design, analyze, visualize, visualize, and simulate the performance of structures and systems. Many researchers, however, agree that there is still a way to go before the existing commercial computer software can be used in ship structural analysis to their full potential as solvers which can identify opportunities to reduce man-hours and cut costs. CAD systems used for these works in ship yards are general-purposed and not custom-tailored for ship structures, which force end-users to do tiresome and routine works. The new preprocessor "MeshGen" announced in this study can load several ship types and user-friendly generate their FE meshes employing the object-oriented approach based on the parametric and top-down design. Also "MeshGen" reduces dramatically the time required to prepare CAD models under window-based environments on desktop personal computers and makes it much easier and faster for end-users to change topology and material properties.

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Analysis of Dispersion Characteristics of Guided Waves in Rails (레일 초음파의 분산 특성 해석)

  • Kang, Bu-Byoung
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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    • v.35 no.10
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    • pp.1257-1264
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    • 2011
  • Guided ultrasonic waves propagating over long distances within a short period provide a fast long-range inspection method. However, structures with arbitrary cross-sections, such as rails, have complicated dispersion characteristics that make analysis of the ultrasonic signal difficult. Therefore, an understanding of the characteristics of the propagating waves in rails is important for the creation of a reliable and practical inspection system using guided waves. In particular, it is necessary to investigate the dispersion characteristics of the guided waves. This paper introduces a method for the calculation of the dispersion curves of KS60 rails by adopting a SAFE method, and discusses the possibility of using guided waves as a technique for rail inspection.

Wake Region Estimation of Artificial Reefs using Wake Volume Diagrams (후류체적선도를 이용한 인공어초 후류역 평가)

  • KIM, Dongha;JUNG, Somi;NA, Won-Bae
    • Journal of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Education
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.1042-1056
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    • 2016
  • To evaluate the wake regions of six artificial reefs (ARs) frequently used in the marine forest creation project in Korea, we consider the effect of water flow directions on the wake regions and accordingly propose a wake region diagram, which is characterized by parameters such as wake volume fluctuations, averaged wake volume, fundamental symmetric angle, secure angle, and principal direction. To demonstrate the parameters, seven water flow directions (0 to $90^{\circ}$) were considered and consequently the variations in wake volumes were investigated by using the concept of wake volume, adopting element-based finite volume method, and utilizing numerical flow domain and boundary conditions. From the analysis results, it was shown that the wake region diagrams have a period of either 45 or $90^{\circ}$ according to the geometrical symmetry of each artificial reef. Also, it was found that the secure angle ranges fluctuate depending on the shapes and sizes of the artificial reefs considered. Thus, it is demanded to consider those parameters during installation of artificial reefs for establishing a larger wake region and accordingly attracting more marine fauna and flora in the region.

A Study on the Heat Transfer Characteristics of Single Bead Deposition of Inconel 718 Superalloy on S45C Structural Steel Using a DMT Process (DMT 공정을 이용한 S45C 구조용강 위 Inconel 718 초합금 단일 비드 적층시 열전달 특성 분석에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Kwang-Kyu;Ahn, Dong-Gyu;Kim, Woo-Sung;Lee, Ho-Jin
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.19 no.8
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    • pp.56-63
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    • 2020
  • The heat transfer phenomenon in the vicinity of the irradiated region of a focused laser beam of a DMT process greatly affects both the deposition characteristics of powders on a substrate and the properties of the deposited region. The goal of this paper is to investigate the heat transfer characteristics of a single bead deposition of Inconel 718 powders on S45C structural steel using a laser-aided direct metal tooling (DMT) process. The finite element analysis (FEA) model with a Gaussian volumetric heat flux is developed to simulate a three-dimensional transient heat transfer phenomenon. The cross-section of the bead for the FEA is estimated with an equivalent area method using experimental results. Through the comparison of the results of the experiments and those of the analysis, the effective beam radius of the bottom region of the volumetric heat flux and the efficiency of the heat flux model for different powers and travel speeds of the laser are predicted. From the results of the FEA, the influence of the power and the travel speed of the laser on the creation of a steady-state heat transfer region and the formation of the heat-affected zone (HAZ) in the substrate are investigated.