• Ocean Systems Engineering
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.101-118
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• 2018

In case of conventional shallow-draft semisubmersibles, unacceptably large riser stroke was the restricting factor for dry-tree-riser-semisubmersible development. Many attempts to address this issue have focused on using larger draft and size with extra heave-damping plates, which results in a huge cost increase. The objective of this paper is to investigate an alternative solution by improving riser systems through the implementation of a magneto-rheological damper (MR Damper) so that it can be used with moderate-size/draft semisubmersibles. In this regard, MR-damper riser systems and connections are numerically modeled so that they can couple with hull-mooring time-domain simulations. The simulation results show that the moderate-size semisubmersible with MR damper system can be used with conventional dry-tree pneumatic tensioners by effectively reducing stroke-distance even in the most severe (1000-yr) storm environments. Furthermore, the damping level of the MR damper can be controlled to best fit target cases by changing input electric currents. The reduction in stroke allows smaller topside deck spacing, which in turn leads to smaller deck and hull. As the penalty of reducing riser stroke by MR damper, the force on the MR-damper can significantly be increased, which requires applying optimal electric currents.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2002년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.431-434
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• 2002

In this study, the dynamic absorbing system using MR damper for the multiple structure system with high-level-impact force has been investigated. Based on the experiment and analysis of short recoil system, the dynamic absorbing system has been constructed by using MR damper and stroke-dependent variable damper. Through a series of experimental works with the devised test bench, the absorbing system with MR damper using reverse control is effective for reduction of the transmitted force, furthermore, for implementation to the multi-structure impulsive force system.

• 한국자동차공학회논문집
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.170-176
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• 2004

MR dampers show highly nonlinear and histeretic dynamic behavior. Therefore, for a vehicle dynamic simulation with MR dampers, this dynamic characteristics should be accurately reflected in the damper model. In this paper, an artificial neural network technique was developed for modeling MR dampers. This MR damper model was successfully verified through a random input forcing test. This MR damper model can be used for semi-active suspension vehicle dynamics and control simulations with practical accuracy.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.73-82
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• 2008

Recently MR CDC damper has been applied to semi-active suspension control system gradually. Compared to former hydraulic CDC damper, it has rapid time response performance as well as simple internal structure and wide range of damping force. In order to develop control logic algorithm which enables to take maximum advantage of unique characteristics of MR CDC damper, it is inevitable to perform a thorough investigation into its nonlinear performance. In many previous researches, MR fluid model was either simply assumed as Bingham Plastic, or a phenomenological model based on experiment was established instead to predict damping performance of MR CDC damper. These experimental flow model which is not based on flow analysis but intentionally built to fit damping characteristics, may lead to totally different results in case of different configuration or structure of MR CDC damper. In this study, a generalized flow formula from mathematical flow model of MR fluid for annular orifice is derived to analyze and predict damping characteristics when current is excited at piston valve.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.143-150
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• 2013

The paper introduces Multi-Platform Analysis (MPA) for the seismic performance of a structure controlled by Magneto-Rheological (MR) dampers and presents analytical assessment of the effect of MR damper when taking into account nonlinear behavior of the structure. This paper introduces the MR Damper Plugin that can facilitate communication between MATLAB/Simulink and a finite element analysis tool in order to account for more complex inelastic behavior of the structure with MR dampers. The MPA method using the developed MR Damper Plugin is validated with experimental results from the real-time hybrid simulation. By utilizing the proposed MPA method, the three-story RC structure controlled by MR dampers is more realistically modeled and its performance under seismic loads is investigated. It is concluded that MR damper designed for a linear structure is not effective in a nonlinear structure and can overestimate the effect of MR damper. This work is expected to overcome difficulties in the analytical assessment of structural control strategies for complex and nonlinear structures by obtaining more reliable results.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.47-56
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• 2006

지진응답 제어를 위하여 사장교 구조물에 장착된 준능동MR 댐퍼의 경제적 효율성 평가기법을 제안하였으며, 다양한 지반운동 특성에 대하여 비용효율성을 극대화하는 MR 댐퍼의 최적용량에 대한 분석을 수행하였다. MR 댐퍼의 비용효율성 평가를 위하여 생애주기비용 개념을 적용하였으며, 생애주기비용을 이루는 비용항목 중 손상비용의 기대값을 평가하기 위하여 지진재해로 인한 사장교의 파괴확률을 추정하였다. 사장교의 파괴로 인한 직 간접 손상비용의 규모를 매개변수로 하여 비용효율성을 평가하였다. 비용효율성 평가지수는 MR 댐퍼의 장착으로 인한 추가 투자비용과 사장교 구조물의 손상비용으로 이루어진 함수로서, 탄성받침이 사용된 기존의 설계에 대한 경제적 효율성을 나타내도록 정의하였다. 사장교의 지진응답 제어를 위하여 장착된 MR 댐퍼는 경제적으로 효율적인 대안인 것으로 나타났다. 지반운동의 특성과 손상비용 규모에 대한 MR 댐퍼의 최적 용량을 분석한 결과, 지진위험도 및 손상비용 규모가 커짐에 따라 가장 높은 비용효율성을 가지는 MR 댐퍼용량이 증가하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.181-195
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• 2010

Coupled building control is a viable method to protect tall buildings from seismic excitation. In this study, the semi-active control of a building complex is investigated for mitigating seismic responses. The building complex is formed of one main building and one podium structure connected through Magneto-Rheological (MR) Dampers and Tuned Mass Damper. The conventional semi-active control techniques require a primary controller as a reference to determine the desired control force, and modulate the input voltage of the MR damper by comparing the desired control force. The fuzzy logic directly determines the input voltage of an MR damper from the response of the MR damper. The control performance of the proposed fuzzy control technique for the MR damper is evaluated for the control problem of a seismically-excited building complex. In this paper, a building complex that include a 14-story main building and an 8-story podium structure is applied as a numerical example to demonstrate the effectiveness of semi-active control with Magneto-Rheological dampers and its comparison with the passive control with the Tuned Mass Damper and two uncoupled buildings and hybrid semi-active control including the Tuned Mass Damper and Magneto-Rheological dampers while they are subject to the earthquake excitation. The numerical results show that semi-active control and hybrid semi-active control can significantly mitigate the seismic responses of both buildings, such as displacement and shear force responses, and fuzzy control technique can effectively mitigate the seismic response of the building complex.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.1305-1310
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• 2014

MR 댐퍼는 자기장의 영향으로 인한 MR 유체의 응집현상으로 자기전단력을 발생한다. MR 유체는 기존유체와 자기입자로 구성되어 있다. 본 연구에서 밀도 1.3, 1.5, $1.7g/cm^3$ 그리고 점도 1,000, 10,000cP를 가지는 MR 유체 6종과 오리피스 형상 6종에 대한 MR 댐퍼의 댐핑력을 조사하였다. MR 유체의 밀도와 점도 변화에 따라서 MR 댐퍼의 댐핑력이 변하였다. 오리피스 형상변화에 대한 댐핑력은 오리피스 갭이 적고 길이가 짧을수록 크게 나타났다. 이들 연구결과로부터 MR 댐퍼의 최적설계를 위해서는 MR 유체의 선정과 오리피스 형상이 중요한 설계변수임을 확인하였다.

• 한국소음진동공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소음진동공학회 2008년도 춘계학술대회논문집
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• pp.957-962
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• 2008

This paper presents vibration control performances and stability evaluations of railway vehicle featuring controllable magnetorheological (MR) damper. The MR damper model is developed and then incorporated with the governing equations of motion of the railway vehicle which includes vehicle body, bogie and wheel-set. A cylindrical type of MR damper is devised and its damping force is evaluated by considering fluid viscosity and MR effect. Design parameters are determined to achieve desired damping force level applicable to real railway vehicle. Subsequently, computer simulation of vibration control and stability analysis is performed using Matlab Simulink.

• 한국소음진동공학회논문집
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• 제18권7호
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• pp.732-740
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• 2008

This paper presents vibration control performances and stability evaluations of railway vehicle featuring controllable magnetorheological(MR) damper. The MR damper model is developed and then incorporated with the governing equations of motion of the railway vehicle which includes vehicle body, bogie and wheel-set. A cylindrical type of MR damper is devised and its damping force is evaluated by considering fluid viscosity and MR effect Design parameters are determined to achieve desired damping force level applicable to real railway vehicle. Subsequently, computer simulation of vibration control and stability analysis is performed using Matlab Simulink.