• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.485-509
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• 2015

This paper presents the experimental results obtained by applying frequency-domain structural health monitoring techniques to assess the damage suffered on a special type of damper called Web Plastifying Damper (WPD). The WPD is a hysteretic type energy dissipator recently developed for the passive control of structures subjected to earthquakes. It consists of several I-section steel segments connected in parallel. The energy is dissipated through plastic deformations of the web of the I-sections, which constitute the dissipative parts of the damper. WPDs were subjected to successive histories of dynamically-imposed cyclic deformations of increasing magnitude with the shaking table of the University of Granada. To assess the damage to the web of the I-section steel segments after each history of loading, a new damage index called Area Index of Damage (AID) was obtained from simple vibration tests. The vibration signals were acquired by means of piezoelectric sensors attached on the I-sections, and non-parametric statistical methods were applied to calculate AID in terms of changes in frequency response functions. The damage index AID was correlated with another energy-based damage index -ID- which past research has proven to accurately characterize the level of mechanical damage. The ID is rooted in the decomposition of the load-displacement curve experienced by the damper into the so-called skeleton and Bauschinger parts. ID predicts the level of damage and the proximity to failure of the damper accurately, but it requires costly instrumentation. The experiments reported in this paper demonstrate a good correlation between AID and ID in a realistic seismic loading scenario consisting of dynamically applied arbitrary cyclic loads. Based on this correlation, it is possible to estimate ID indirectly from the AID, which calls for much simpler and less expensive instrumentation.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.631-639
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• 2019

Finite element analysis is one of the important methods to study the structural performance. Due to the simplification, discretization and error of structural parameters, numerical model errors always exist. Besides, structural characteristics may also change because of material aging, structural damage, etc., making the initial finite element model cannot simulate the operational response of the structure accurately. Based on Bayesian methods, the initial model can be updated to obtain a more accurate numerical model. This paper presents the work on the field test, modal identification and model updating of a Chinese reinforced concrete pagoda. Based on the ambient vibration test, the acceleration response of the structure under operational environment was collected. The first six translational modes of the structure were identified by the enhanced frequency domain decomposition method. The initial finite element model of the pagoda was established, and the elastic modulus of columns, beams and slabs were selected as model parameters to be updated. Assuming the error between the measured mode and the calculated one follows a Gaussian distribution, the posterior probability density function (PDF) of the parameter to be updated is obtained and the uncertainty is quantitatively evaluated based on the Bayesian statistical theory and the Metropolis-Hastings algorithm, and then the optimal values of model parameters can be obtained. The results show that the difference between the calculated frequency of the finite element model and the measured one is reduced, and the modal correlation of the mode shape is improved. The updated numerical model can be used to evaluate the safety of the structure as a benchmark model for structural health monitoring (SHM).

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제6권5_6호
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• pp.461-480
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• 2010

This paper analyses the data collected from the $2^{nd}$ Jindo Bridge, a cable-stayed bridge in Korea that is a structural health monitoring (SHM) international test bed for advanced wireless smart sensors network (WSSN) technology. The SHM system consists of a total of 70 wireless smart sensor nodes deployed underneath of the deck, on the pylons, and on the cables to capture the vibration of the bridge excited by traffic and environmental loadings. Analysis of the data is performed in both the time and frequency domains. Modal properties of the bridge are identified using the frequency domain decomposition and the stochastic subspace identification methods based on the output-only measurements, and the results are compared with those obtained from a detailed finite element model. Tension forces for the 10 instrumented stay cables are also estimated from the ambient acceleration data and compared both with those from the initial design and with those obtained during two previous regular inspections. The results of the data analyses demonstrate that the WSSN-based SHM system performs effectively for this cable-stayed bridge, giving direct access to the physical status of the bridge.

• Journal of Platform Technology
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.52-62
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• 2021

제조업 현장에서 제작 공정 수행 전 품질 불량 위험 공정을 예측하여 사전품질관리를 수행하는 것은 매우 중요한 일이다. 하지만 기존 엔지니어의 역량에 의존하는 방법은 그 제작공정의 종류와 수가 다양할수록 인적, 물리적 한계에 부딪힌다. 특히 원자력 주요기기 제작과 같이 제작공정이 매우 광범위한 도메인 영역에서는 그 한계가 더욱 명확하다. 본 논문은 제조업 현장에서 자연어 처리 및 기계학습을 활용하여 품질 불량 위험 공정을 예측하는 방법을 제시하였다. 이를 위해 실제 원자력발전소에 설치되는 주기기를 제작하는 공장에서 6년 동안 수집된 제작 기록의 텍스트 데이터를 활용하였다. 텍스트 데이터의 전처리 단계에서는 도메인 지식이 잘 반영될 수 있도록 단어사전에 Mapping 하는 방식을 적용하였고, 문장 벡터화 과정에서는 N-gram, TF-IDF, SVD를 결합한 하이브리드 알고리즘을 구성하였다. 다음으로 품질 불량 위험 공정을 분류해내는 실험에서는 k-fold 교차 검증을 적용하고 Unigram에서 누적 Trigram까지 여러 케이스로 나누어 데이터셋에 대한 객관성을 확보하였다. 또한, 분류 알고리즘으로 나이브 베이즈(NB)와 서포트 벡터 머신(SVM)을 사용하여 유의미한 결과를 확보하였다. 실험결과 최대 accuracy와 F1-score가 각각 0.7685와 0.8641로서 상당히 유효한 수준으로 나타났다. 또한, 수행해본 적이 없는 새로운 공정을 예측하여 현장 엔지니어들의 투표와의 비교를 통해서 실제 현장에 자연스럽게 적용할 수 있음을 보여주었다.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.343-350
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• 2011

최근 전세계적으로 큰 지진이 빈번히 발생하고 있고, 국내에서도 지진 발생 빈도가 높아짐에 따라 노후화된 토목 구조물에 대한 내진 성능 평가 및 구조 건전성 평가의 중요성이 재조명되고 있다. 하지만 국내 기존 댐 수문에 대한 관련 연구는 미비한 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 댐 수문 내진 성능 평가 및 구조 건전성 평가의 기초자료가 펴는 댐 수문의 통특성 추정을 위하여 댐 수문에 적용할 수 있는 실험기법을 정립하고, 정립된 실험기법을 통하여 두 종류의 댐 수문에 대한 현장 실험을 수행하였다. 동특성 추정에는 모드 해석 방법 중에 하나인 주파수영역분해기법을 이용하였다. 상시진동실험과 강제진동실험을 이용하여 댐 수문의 동특성을 추정함으로써 두 방법의 성능을 비교하였으며, 상시진동실험이 댐 수문의 동특성을 추정하는데 매우 효과적인 방법임을 확인하였다.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.689-697
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• 2017

Nowadays, there are a great number of various structures that have been retrofitted by using different FRP Composites. Due to this, more researches need to be conducted to know more the characteristics of these structures, not only that but also a comparison among them before and after the retrofitting is needed. In this research, a model steel structure is tested using a bench-scale earthquake simulator on the shake table, using recorded micro tremor data, in order to get the dynamic behaviors. Beams of the model steel structure are then retrofitted by using CFRP composite, and then tested on the Quanser shake table by using the recorded micro tremor data. At this stage, it is needed to evaluate the dynamic behaviors of the retrofitted model steel structure. Various types of methods of OMA, such as EFDD, SSI, etc. are used to take action in the ambient responses. Having a purpose to learn more about the effects of FRP composite, experimental model analysis of both types (retrofitted and no-retrofitted models) is conducted to evaluate their dynamic behaviors. There is a provision of ambient excitation to the shake table by using recorded micro tremor ambient vibration data on ground level. Furthermore, the Enhanced Frequency Domain decomposition is used through output-only modal identification. At the end of this study, moderate correlation is obtained between mode shapes, periods and damping ratios. The aim of this research is to show and determine the effects of CFRP Composite implementation on structural responses of the model steel structure, in terms of changing its dynamical behaviors. The frequencies for model steel structure and the retrofitted model steel structure are shown to be 34.43% in average difference. Finally, it is shown that, in order to evaluate the period and rigidity of retrofitted structures, OMA might be used.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.335-350
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• 2018

This paper presents numerical modelling, modal testing, finite element model updating, linear and nonlinear earthquake behavior of a reinforced concrete building model. A 1/2 geometrically scale, two-storey, reinforced concrete frame model with raft base were constructed, tested and analyzed. Modal testing on the model using ambient vibrations is performed to illustrate the dynamic characteristics experimentally. Finite element model of the structure is developed by ANSYS software and dynamic characteristics such as natural frequencies, mode shapes and damping ratios are calculated numerically. The enhanced frequency domain decomposition method and the stochastic subspace identification method are used for identifying dynamic characteristics experimentally and such values are used to update the finite element models. Different parameters of the model are calibrated using manual tuning process to minimize the differences between the numerically calculated and experimentally measured dynamic characteristics. The maximum difference between the measured and numerically calculated frequencies is reduced from 28.47% to 4.75% with the model updating. To determine the effects of the finite element model updating on the earthquake behavior, linear and nonlinear earthquake analyses are performed using 1992 Erzincan earthquake record, before and after model updating. After model updating, the maximum differences in the displacements and stresses were obtained as 29% and 25% for the linear earthquake analysis and 28% and 47% for the nonlinear earthquake analysis compared with that obtained from initial earthquake results before model updating. These differences state that finite element model updating provides a significant influence on linear and especially nonlinear earthquake behavior of buildings.

• 대한전자공학회논문지SP
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.49-58
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• 2000

본 논문은 칼라 성분 영상들 간에 내재된 스펙트럴 중복성에 착안하여 한 성분 영상에서 다른 성분 영상을 블록 기반으로 추정부호화함으로써 칼라 영상 부호화 시에 고압축을 실현할 수 있도록 한 칼라 영상 부호화에 관한 것이다. 우선, 휘도 영상을 대상으로 웨이블렛 변환을 위하여 각 주파수 성분으로 구성된 분해 영상을 획득한다. 이후, 웨이블렛 변환을 통한 영상 분석 과정에서 발생되는 고주파 계수를 이용하여 스펙트럴 상관성을 추정할 시에 기본 단위가 되는 추정 블록의 크기를 결정하기 위한 비용 함수를 정의한다. 마지막으로, 이 비용 함수에 따라 추정 블록의 크기를 가변시키면서 휘도 영상과 ,R, B 영상간의 추정 오차가 최소가 되도록 하는 비례 인자와 가감 인자를 블록당 하나씩 산출하는 과정을 반복적으로 수행한 후, 이렇게 추정한 각각의 비례 인자와 가감 인자를 부호화함으로써 칼라 성분 영상을 부호화할 수 있는 새로운 칼라 영상 부호화 방법을 제안한다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.21-44
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• 2014

The aim of this study is to determine the dynamic characteristics of long reinforced concrete highway bridges with post-tension tendons using analytical and experimental methods. It is known that the deck length and height of bridges are affected the dynamic characteristics considerably. For this purpose, Berta Bridge constructed in deep valley, in Artvin, Turkey, is selected as an application. The Bridge has two piers with height of 109.245 m and 85.193 m, and the total length of deck is 340.0 m. Analytical and experimental studies are carried out on Berta Bridge which was built in accordance with the balanced cantilever method. Finite Element Method (FEM) and Operational Modal Analysis (OMA) which considers ambient vibration data were used in analytical and experimental studies, respectively. Finite element model of the bridge is created by using SAP2000 program to obtain analytical dynamic characteristics such as the natural frequencies and mode shapes. The ambient vibration tests are performed using Operational Modal Analysis under wind and human loads. Enhanced Frequency Domain Decomposition (EFDD) and Stochastic Subspace Identification (SSI) methods are used to obtain experimental dynamic characteristics like natural frequencies, mode shapes and damping ratios. At the end of the study, analytical and experimental dynamic characteristic are compared with each other and the finite element model of the bridge was updated considering the material properties and boundary conditions. It is emphasized that Operational Modal Analysis method based on the ambient vibrations can be used safely to determine the dynamic characteristics, to update the finite element models, and to monitor the structural health of long reinforced concrete highway bridges constructed with the balanced cantilever method.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제27권4A호
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• pp.310-315
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• 2002

본 논문은 객관적 음질 평가법으로 웨이블렛 변환을 이용한 향상된 바크 코히어런스 함수 (Wavelet based Bark Coherence Function : WBCF)를 제안한다. 바크 코히어런스 함수 (Bark Coherence Function : BCF)는 심리 음향 영역에서 코히어런스 함수를 정의함으로서 음성 통신 시스템의 아날로그 부분에 의하여 발생할 수 있는 선형 왜곡에 강한 객관적 음질 평가법이다. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)와 같은 패킷 기반의 음성 전달 시스템은 가변 지연등이 발생 될 수 있는데, 이것은 원음과 왜곡음의 정확한 시간축 정렬을 불가능하게 하여 기존의 객관적 음질 평가법의 성능을 저하시킨다. 제안된 WBCF는 고주파 영역에서 시간 분해능이 높으며, 저주파 영역에서 주파수 분해능이 높은 웨이블렛 변환을 사용한 후 BCF를 계산하여 VoIP 시스템에서의 객관적 음질을 평가한다. 주/객관적 음질 평가 실험을 통하여 WBCF가 ITU-T 권고안인 Perceptual Speech Quality Measure (PSQM)에 비하여 높은 성능을 가짐을 확인하였다.