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Coupling non-matching finite element discretizations in small-deformation inelasticity: Numerical integration of interface variables

  • Amaireh, Layla K.;Haikal, Ghadir
    • Coupled systems mechanics
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.71-93
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    • 2019
  • Finite element simulations of solid mechanics problems often involve the use of Non-Confirming Meshes (NCM) to increase accuracy in capturing nonlinear behavior, including damage and plasticity, in part of a solid domain without an undue increase in computational costs. In the presence of material nonlinearity and plasticity, higher-order variables are often needed to capture nonlinear behavior and material history on non-conforming interfaces. The most popular formulations for coupling non-conforming meshes are dual methods that involve the interpolation of a traction field on the interface. These methods are subject to the Ladyzhenskaya-Babuska-Brezzi (LBB) stability condition, and are therefore limited in their implementation with the higher-order elements needed to capture nonlinear material behavior. Alternatively, the enriched discontinuous Galerkin approach (EDGA) (Haikal and Hjelmstad 2010) is a primal method that provides higher order kinematic fields on the interface, and in which interface tractions are computed from local finite element estimates, therefore facilitating its implementation with nonlinear material models. The inclusion of higher-order interface variables, however, presents the issue of preserving material history at integration points when a increase in integration order is needed. In this study, the enriched discontinuous Galerkin approach (EDGA) is extended to the case of small-deformation plasticity. An interface-driven Gauss-Kronrod integration rule is proposed to enable adaptive enrichment on the interface while preserving history-dependent material data at existing integration points. The method is implemented using classical J2 plasticity theory as well as the pressure-dependent Drucker-Prager material model. We show that an efficient treatment of interface variables can improve algorithmic performance and provide a consistent approach for coupling non-conforming meshes in inelasticity.

Improved Bias Stress Stability of Solution Processed ITZO/IGZO Dual Active Layer Thin Film Transistor

  • Kim, Jongmin;Cho, Byoungdeog
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2015.08a
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    • pp.215.2-215.2
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    • 2015
  • We fabricated dual active layer (DAL) thin film transistors (TFTs) with indium tin zinc oxide (ITZO) and indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) thin film layers using solution process. The ITZO and IGZO layer were used as the front and back channel, respectively. In order to investigate the bias stress stability of ITZO SAL (single active layer) and ITZO/IGZO DAL TFT, a gate bias stress of 10 V was applied for 1500 s under the dark condition. The SAL TFT composed of ITZO layer shows a poor positive bias stability of ${\delta}VTH$ of 13.7 V, whereas ${\delta}VTH$ of ITZO/IGZO DAL TFT was very small as 2.6 V. In order to find out the evidence of improved bias stress stability, we calculated the total trap density NT near the channel/gate insulator interface. The calculated NT of DAL and SAL TFT were $4.59{\times}10^{11}$ and $2.03{\times}10^{11}cm^{-2}$, respectively. The reason for improved bias stress stability is due to the reduction of defect sites such as pin-hole and pores in the active layer.

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Effect of Porcelain/Polymer Interface on the Microstructure, Insulation Characteristics and Electrical Field Distribution of Hybrid Insulators (자기재/폴리머 계면이 하이브리드 애자의 미세구조, 절연특성과 전계분포에 미치는 영향)

  • Cho, Jun-Young;Kim, Woo-Seok;An, Ho-Sung;An, Hee-Sung;Kim, Tae-wan;Lim, Yun-Seog;Bae, Sung-Hwan;Park, Chan
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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    • v.30 no.9
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    • pp.558-565
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    • 2017
  • Hybrid insulators that have the advantages of both porcelain (high mechanical strength and chemical stability) as well as polymer (light weight and high resistance to pollution) insulators, can be used in place of individual porcelain and polymer insulators that are used for both mechanical support as well as electrical insulation of overhead power transmission lines. The most significant feature of hybrid insulators is the presence of porcelain/polymer interfaces where the porcelain and polymer are physically bonded. Individual porcelain and polymer insulators do not have such porcelain/polymer interfaces. Although the interface is expected to affect the mechanical/electrical properties of the hybrid insulator, systematic studies of the adhesion properties at the porcelain/polymer interface and the effect of the interface on the insulation characteristics and electric field distribution of the hybrid insulator have not been reported. In this study, we fabricated small hybrid insulator specimens with various types of interfaces and investigated the effect of the porcelain/polymer interface on the microstructure, insulating characteristics, and electric field distribution of the hybrid insulators. It was observed that the porcelain/polymer interface of the hybrid insulator does not have a significant effect on the insulating characteristics and electric field distribution, and the hybrid insulator can exhibit electrical insulating properties that are similar or superior to those of individual porcelain and polymer insulators.

Research Trends on Interface-type Resistive Switching Characteristics in Transition Metal Oxide (전이 금속 산화물 기반 Interface-type 저항 변화 특성 향상 연구 동향)

  • Dong-eun Kim;Geonwoo Kim;Hyung Nam Kim;Hyung-Ho Park
    • Journal of the Microelectronics and Packaging Society
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    • v.30 no.4
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    • pp.32-43
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    • 2023
  • Resistive Random Access Memory (RRAM), based on resistive switching characteristics, is emerging as a next-generation memory device capable of efficiently processing large amounts of data through its fast operation speed, simple device structure, and high-density implementation. Interface type resistive switching offer the advantage of low operation currents without the need for a forming process. Especially, for RRAM devices based on transition metal oxides, various studies are underway to enhance the memory characteristics, including precise material composition control and improving the reliability and stability of the device. In this paper, we introduce various methods, such as doping of heterogeneous elements, formation of multilayer films, chemical composition adjustment, and surface treatment to prevent degradation of interface type resistive switching properties and enhance the device characteristics. Through these approaches, we propose the feasibility of implementing high-efficient next-generation non-volatile memory devices based on improved resistive switching properties.

Preparation and Properties of Water-borne PU Having Ionic Center onto Flexible Side Chain (유연한 곁가지 말단에 이온성 작용기를 가지는 양이온성 수분산 PU의 제조와 물성)

  • Kim, Dong-Min;Bang, Moon-Soo;Kim, Hyung-Joong
    • Journal of Adhesion and Interface
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.3-9
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    • 2006
  • Three isocyanate groups of IP-$75^{(R)}$ and one hydroxyl group of various amino alcohols were applied for preparing cationic type water-borne polyurthane (PU) having ionic center onto flexible side chains. Average particle size, dispersion stability, viscosity, contact angle, surface energy, glass transition temperature ($T_g$), and adhesion strength of prepared water-borne PUs were measured and analyzed with different NCO/OH mol ratios, ionomers, and neutralizing agents. It was characterized that the prepared PU has a smaller particle size and a better dispersion stability than the conventional cationic water-borne PU containing ionic centers onto main chains.

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Location determining method of critical sliding surface of fillings in a karst cave of tunnel

  • Lin, P.;Li, S.C.;Xu, Z.H.;Huang, X.;Pang, D.D.;Wang, X.T.;Wang, J.
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.415-421
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    • 2018
  • A location determining method is proposed for critical sliding surface in the stability analysis of the filling materials in karst caves. First, a preliminary location of the sliding surface is determined based on simulation results which includes displacement contour and plastic zone. The sliding surface will locate on the bottom contact interface when the friction angle is relative small. However, a weakened contact interface always becomes the critical sliding surface no matter what the friction angle is. Then when the friction angle becomes larger, the critical sliding surface inside fillings can be determined by a parabola, the coefficient of which increases linearly with the friction angle under the same cohesion. Finally, the critical sliding surface approximately remains unchanged with friction angle. The influence of cohesion is similar to that of friction angle. Although affected by shape, size or position of the karst cave, the critical sliding surface mainly depends on both friction angle and cohesion. Thus, this method is always useful in determining the critical sliding surface.

Electrical Interfaces Compatibility Analysis for the COMS Wheels (통신해양기상위성 휠 전기접속 적합성 해석)

  • Koo, Ja-Chun;Kim, Eui-Chan
    • Aerospace Engineering and Technology
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.103-108
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    • 2007
  • Eurostar 3000 AOCS is optimized for telecommunication mission with no strong requirement on attitude stability and has therefore to be upgraded to comply with COMS high stability requirements for the optical observations. This COMS configuration constraint induces specificities for the wheel. The aim of this analysis is to verify the electrical compatibility of the interfaces which exist between COMS wheels and external equipments. For each interface, this study checked the compatibility between equipments for the power links, commands, digital telemetry, analog telemetry, and failure condition or AIT errors. In addition with this interface compatibility verification, this study outputs electrical and manufacturing recommendations to be applied at harness level.

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