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Damage index sensor for smart structures

  • Mita, Akira;Takahira, Shinpei
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.17 no.3_4
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    • pp.331-346
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    • 2004
  • A new sensor system is proposed for measuring damage indexes. The damage index is a physical value that is well correlated to a critical damage in a device or a structure. The mechanism proposed here utilizes elastic buckling of a thin wire and does not require any external power supply for memorizing the index. The mechanisms to detect peak strain, peak displacement, peak acceleration and cumulative deformation as examples of damage indexes are presented. Furthermore, passive and active wireless data retrieval mechanisms using electromagnetic induction are proposed. The passive wireless system is achieved by forming a closed LC circuit to oscillate at its natural frequency. The active wireless sensor can transmit the data much further than the passive system at the sacrifice of slightly complicated electric circuit for the sensor. For wireless data retrieval, no wire is needed for the sensor to supply electrical power. For the active system, electrical power is supplied to the sensor by radio waves emitted from the retrieval system. Thus, external power supply is only needed for the retrieval system when the retrieval becomes necessary. Theoretical and experimental studies to show excellent performance of the proposed sensor are presented. Finally, a prototype damage index sensor installed into a 7 storey base-isolated building is explained.

A Study on the Development of Computer Aider Die Design System for Lead Frame of Semiconductor Chip

  • Kim, Jae-Hun
    • International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing
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    • v.2 no.2
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    • pp.38-47
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    • 2001
  • This paper decribes the development of computer-aided design of a very precise progressice die for lead frame of semiconductor chip. The approach to the system is based on knowledgr-based rules. Knowledge of fie이 experts. This system has been written in AutoLISP using AutoCAD ona personal computer and the I-DEAS drafting programming Language on the I-DEAS mater series drafting with on HP9000/715(64) workstation. Data exchange between AutoCAD and I-DEAS master series drafting is accomplished using DXF(drawing exchange format) and IGES(initial graphics exchange specification) files. This system is composed of six main modules, which are input and shape treatment, production feasibility check, strip layout, data conversion, die layout, and post processing modules. Based on Knowledge-based rules, the system considers several factors, such as V-notches, dimple, pad chamfer, spank, cavity punch, camber, coined area, cross bow, material and thickness of product, complexities of blank geometry and punch profiles, specifications of available presses, and the availability of standard parts. As forming processes and the die design system using 2D geometry recognition are integrated with the technology of process planning, die design, and CAE analysis, the standardization of die part for lead frames requiting a high precision process is possible. The die layout drawing generated by the die layout module s displayed in graphic form. The developed system makes it possible to design and manufacture lead frame of a semiconductor more efficiently.

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Numerical Simulation of Preform Molding Using Carbon Fabric (카본 패브릭을 이용한 프리폼 성형에 대한 수치모사)

  • Park, Eun-Min;Lee, Soon-Young;Choi, Kyung-Hwan;Kim, Sun Kyoung
    • Composites Research
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.61-67
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    • 2020
  • Preforming is crucial in resin transfer molding process using woven fabric. When shear deformation exceeds the locking angle, wrinkles are generated in the preform, which causes defects in the RTM process. Therefore, in this study, the allowable shear deformation limit of carbon fiber woven fabrics is quantified and the molding characteristics are verified using the actual fabric forming. As a result, the characteristics of creases according to the layer setups have been examined and the results have been discussed. Numerical analyses have been also performed using measured shear properties. These results have been compared with the experimental results.

Comparative Study on the Electromagnetic-Heat Transfer Co-simulation Analysis and High Frequency Induction Heating of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy (전자기-열전달 연동 해석과 Ti-6Al-4V 합금 고주파 유도가열 실험에 대한 비교 분석에 관한 연구)

  • Bae, Jinki;Choi, Jinkyu;Cho, Mingoo;Lee, Seoksoon
    • Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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    • v.15 no.5
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    • pp.1-7
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    • 2021
  • Demand for Ti-6Al-4V alloy is increasing in various industries because of its superior strength to weight and high-temperature strength properties. However, due to its low formability at room temperature, it is formed at high temperature, where its productivity and efficiency are low. The current high-temperature forming method has many limitations because it involves heating the specimen by heating the lower mold. It is expected that a process using high frequency induction heating, which can locally heat the product, can improve its productivity. In addition, time and cost can be saved if the process is simulated in advance with a reliable analysis. In this paper, we verified the reliability of the analysis by comparing the result of heating the specimen to 850 ℃ by high frequency induction heating and the temperature obtained through the co-simulation analysis.

Ceramic Direct Rapid Tooling with FDM 3D Printing Technology (FDM 3D Printing 기술을 응용한 직접식 세라믹 쾌속툴링)

  • Shin, Geun-Sik;Kweon, Hyun-Kyu;Kang, Yong-Goo;Oh, Won-Taek
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.18 no.7
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    • pp.83-89
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    • 2019
  • In the conventional casting and forging method, there is a disadvantage that a mold is an essential addition, and a production cost is increased when a small quantity is produced. In order to overcome this disadvantage, a metal 3D printing production method capable of directly forming a shape without a mold frame is mainly used. In particular, overseas research has been conducted on various materials, one of which is a metal printer. Similarly, domestic companies are also concentrating on the metal printer market. However, In this case of the conventional metal 3D printing method, it is difficult to meet the needs of the industry because of the high cost of materials, equipment and maintenance for product strength and production. To compensate for these weaknesses, printers have been developed that can be manufactured using sand mold, but they are not accessible to the printer company and are expensive to machine. Therefore, it is necessary to supply three-dimensional casting printers capable of metal molding by producing molds instead of conventional metal 3D printing methods. In this study, we intend to reduce the unit price by replacing the printing method used in the sand casting printer with the FDM method. In addition, Ag paste is used to design the output conditions and enable ceramic printing.

A Study on Design Automation of Cooling Channels in Hot Form Press Die Based on CATIA CAD System (CATIA CAD 시스템 기반 핫폼금형의 냉각수로 설계 자동화에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Gang-Yeon;Park, Si-Hwan;Kim, Sang-Kwon;Park, Doo-Seob
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.147-154
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    • 2018
  • This paper focuses on the development of a support system that can rapidly generate the design data of a hot-form die with cooling channels, commonly known as hot stamping technology. We propose a new process for designing hot-form dies based on our (automated) system, whose main features are derived from the analysis of the design requirements and design process in the current industry. Our design support system consists of two modules, which allow for the generation of a 3D geometry model and its 2D drawings. The module for 3D modeling automation is implemented as a type of CATIA template model based on CATIA V5 Knowledgeware. This module automatically creates a 3D model of a hot-form die, including the cooling channels, that depends on the shape of the forming surface and the number of STEELs (subsets of die product) and cooling channels. It also allows for both the editing of the positions and orientations of the cooling channels and testing for the purpose of satisfying the constraints on the distance between the forming surface and cooling channels. Another module for the auto-generation of the 2D drawings is being developed as a plug-in using CAA (CATIA SDK) and Visual C++. Our system was evaluated using the S/W test based on a user defined scenario. As a result, it was shown that it can generate a 3D model of a hot form die and its 2D drawings with hole tables about 29 times faster than the conventional manual method without any design errors.

The Development and Application of Sound Quality Index for the Improving Luxury Sound Quality of Road Vehicle Power Window System (차량 윈도우 리프트 음질 고급감 향상을 위한 음질 지수 제작 및 개선에의 응용)

  • Kim, Seonghyeon;Park, Dong Chul;Jo, Hyeonho;Sung, Weonchan;Kang, Yeon June
    • Transactions of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.108-116
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    • 2014
  • With the increasing the importance of emotional quality of vehicle, the sound quality of systems with electric motor components has become increasingly important. Electric motors are used for windows, seats, sun roof, mirrors, steering columns, windshield wiper and climate control blowers, etc. In this paper, a study was conducted to identify sound quality factors that contribute to customer's satisfaction and preference of the window lift system. Jury test for subjective evaluation was carried out and sound quality index was developed. Averaged sound pressure level and sharpness were significant factors when glass moves down. Also, maximum loudness at stop section and averaged loudness were significant factor when glass moves up. Next, noise source identification was carried out using beam forming method during glass transferred section and impulsive noise at stop section. Several improvement methods were applied using the source identification result. And finally, the degree of sound quality improvement was judged using sound quality index.

A COMPUTATIONAL ANALYSIS FOR OUTLET SHAPE DESIGN TO SUPPRESS FLOW RECIRCULATION IN A ROTATING-DISK CVD REACTOR (회전원판형 CVD 장치의 유동 재순환을 억제하는 출구부 형상 설계를 위한 전산해석)

  • Park, J.J.;Kim, K.;Kwak, H.S.
    • Journal of computational fluids engineering
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.74-81
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    • 2013
  • A numerical design analysis is conducted to search for an optimal shape of outlet in a rotating-disk CVD reactor. The goal is to suppress flow recirculation that has been found in a reactor having a sudden expansion of flow passage outside of the rotating disk. In order to streamline gas flow, the sidewall at which the flow in the Ekman layer is impinged, is tilted. The axisymmetric laminar flow and heat transfer in the reactor are simulated using the incompressible ideal gas model. For the conventional vertical sidewall, the flow recirculation forming in the corner region could be expanded into the interior to distort the upstream flow. The numerical results show that this unfavorable phenomenon inducing back flow could be dramatically suppressed by tilting the sidewall at a certain range of angle. The assessment of deviation in deposition rate based on the characteristic isotherm illustrates that the sidewall tilting may expand the domain of stable plug-like flow regime toward higher pressure. A physical interpretation is attempted to explain the mechanism to suppress flow recirculation.

A Study on the Mechanical Unconscious of Japan and Schizo-Analysis of Japanese Traditional Space Design (일본의 기계적 무의식과 전통공간디자인의 분열분석에 관한 연구)

  • Park, Kyung-Ae
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.74-83
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    • 2012
  • This study is an historical consideration about the modern discourse of Japanese spacial tradition driven from cultural background. The purpose of this study is to establish a cartographic map of historical progress, and to shed light on the forming of identity in Japanese traditional space design on the schizo-analytical aspect. It adopts F. Guattari's psychoanalytic theory to the structural analysis of Japanese traditional space design. The process of this study is illustrated as follows: At first, it mentions Guattari's theory of Mechanical Unconscious, Schizo-analysis, Cartography, and Abstract machine as theoretical background. And, it considers the identity of Japanese traditional space constructed by various cultural sign over a long period of time as the statement of apriority. Secondly, it clarifies semiologic generation of Japanese traditional space design based on the analysis of spacial morphemes about each design stemmed from modernization process of Japan. Thirdly, it ascertains semiologic topography the representamens draw, i.e. schizo-analytic cartography from synchronic and diachronic point of view. Fourthly, it analyses traditional discourse structure in terms of generative schizo-analysis and transformational schizo-analysis with four categories- object, style, concept, strategy. Through this process, it studies the reproduction of Japanese tradition in terms of the 'social organization', and explores the way vitalized on the space-time coordinate system by the schizo-analysis of the mechanical unconscious. In conclusion, it clarifies Generative-schizo is accomplished in the level of formulating representamen, and Transformational-Schizo involves experimental mind that induce implantation of the heteromorphic elements and avant-garde experiments of abstract mechanical operation in the schizo-analysis of Japanese traditional space design. The significance of this study is to arrange an opportunity of introspection on Korean-ness seriously from inspecting logic of Japan-ness closely in traditional space design.

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Prediction of Texture Evolution of Aluminum Extrusion Processes using Rigid-Plastic Finite Element Method based on Rate-Independent Crystal Plasticity (강소성 유한 요소 해석에 연계한 Rate-Independent 결정소성학을 이용한 3차원 알루미늄 압출재에서의 변형 집합 조직 예측)

  • Kim K.J.;Yang D.Y.;Yoon J.W.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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    • 2005.06a
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    • pp.485-488
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    • 2005
  • Most metals are polycrystalline material whose deformation is dominated by the slip system. During the deformation process, orientation of slip systems is rearranged with preferred orientations, leading to deformation-induced crystallographic texture which is called deformation texture. Depending on the texture development, the property of material can be changed. The rate-independent crystal plasticity which is based on the Schmid law as a yield function causes a non-uniqueness in the choice of active slip systems. In this work, to avoid the slip system ambiguity problem, rate-independent crystal plasticity model based on the smooth yield surface with rounded-off corners is adopted. In order to simulate the polycrystalline material under plastic deformation, we employ the Taylor model of polycrystal behavior that all the grains are assumed to be subjected to the macroscopic velocity gradient. Rigid-plastic finite element program based on this rate-independent crystal plasticity is developed to predict the grain-level deformation behavior of FCC metals during metal forming processes. In the finite element calculation, one integration point is considered as a crystalline aggregate which has a number of crystals. Macroscopic behavior of material can be deduced from the behavior of aggregates. As applications, the extrusion processes are simulated and the changes of mechanical properties are predicted.

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