• 한국소음진동공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소음진동공학회 2003년도 춘계학술대회논문집
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• pp.77-81
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• 2003

SDM (Structural Dynamics Modification) is a tool to improve dynamic characteristics of a structure, more specifically of a base structure, by adding or deleting auxiliary (modifying) structures. In this paper, the goal of the optimal SDM is set to maximize the natural frequency of a base plate structure by attaching serially-connected beam stiffeners. The design variables are chosen as positions of the attaching beam stiffeners, where the number of stiffeners is considered as a design space. The problem of non-matching interface nodes between the base plate and beam stiffeners is solved by using localized Lagrange multipliers, which act to glue the two structures with non-matching interface nodes. As fer the cases of non-matching interface nodes problem, the governing equation of motion of a structure can be considered from the viewpoint of a topological modification, which involves the change of the number of structural members and DOFs. Consequently, the eigenpairs of the beam-stiffened plate structure are obtained by using an eigen reanalysis technique of topological modifications. Evolution Strategies (ES), which is a probabilistic population-based optimization technique that mimics the principles from biological evolution in nature, is utilized as a mean for the optimization.

• IEIE Transactions on Smart Processing and Computing
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• 제4권6호
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• pp.413-421
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• 2015

Regularized Blind Deconvolution is a problem applicable in degraded images in order to bring the original image out of blur. Multichannel blind Deconvolution considered as an optimization problem. Each step in the optimization is considered as variable splitting problem using an algorithm called Alternating Minimization Algorithm. Each Step in the Variable splitting undergoes Augmented Lagrangian method (ALM) / Bregman Iterative method. Regularization is used where an ill posed problem converted into a well posed problem. Two well known regularizers are Tikhonov class and Total Variation (TV) / L2 model. TV can be isotropic and anisotropic, where isotropic for L2 norm and anisotropic for L1 norm. Based on many probabilistic model and Fourier Transforms Image deblurring can be solved. Here in this paper to improve the performance, we have used an adaptive regularization filtering and isotropic TV model Lp norm. Image deblurring is applicable in the areas such as medical image sensing, astrophotography, traffic signal monitoring, remote sensors, case investigation and even images that are taken using a digital camera / mobile cameras.

• 한국시뮬레이션학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국시뮬레이션학회 1999년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.63-69
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• 1999

The research trend of the simulation optimization has been focused on exploring continuous decision variables. Yet, the research in discrete decision variable area has not been fully studied. A new research trend for optimizing discrete decision variables ha just appeared recently. This study, therefore, deals with a discrete simulation method to get the system evaluation criteria required for designing a complex probabilistic discrete event system and to search the effective and reliable alternatives to satisfy the objective values of the given system through a on-line, single run with the short time period. Finding the alternative, we construct an algorithm which changes values of decision variables and a design alternative by using the stopping algorithm which ends the simulation in a steady state of system. To avoid the loss of data while analyzing the acquired design alternative in the steady state, we provide background for estimation of an auto-regressive model and mean and confidence interval for evaluating correctly the objective function obtained by small amount of output data through simulation with the short time period. In numerical experiment we applied the proposed algorithm to (s, S) inventory system problem with varying Δt value. In case of the (s, S) inventory system, we obtained good design alternative when Δt value is larger than 100.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제30권9호
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• pp.1041-1048
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• 2006

The pulley is one of core mechanical elements in the power steering system for vehicles. The pulley operates under both the compressive loading and the torque. Therefore, to assure the safety of the power steering system, it is very important to investigate the durability and the optimization of the pulley. In this study, the applied stress distribution of the pulley under high tension and torsion loads was obtained by using finite element analysis. Based on these results the fatigue life of the pulley with the variation of the fatigue strength was evaluated by a durability analysis simulator. The results at 50% and 1% for the failure probability were compared with respect to the fatigue life. In addition to the optimum design for the fatigue life is obtained by the response surface method. The response function utilizes the function of the life and weight factors. Within range for design life condition the minimization of the weight, one of the formulation, is obtained by the optimal design. Moreover the optimum design by considering its durability and validity is verified by the durability test.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.1363-1373
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• 2022

The recent seismic events that occurred in South Korea have increased the interest in the re-evaluation of the seismic capacity of nuclear power plant (NPP) equipment, which is often conservatively estimated. To date, various approaches-including the Bayesian method proposed by the United States (US) Electric Power Research Institute -have been developed to quantify the seismic capacity of NPP equipment. Among these, the Bayesian approach has advantages in accounting for both prior knowledge and new information to update the probabilistic distribution of seismic capacity. However, data availability and region-specific issues exist in applying this Bayesian approach to Korean NPP equipment. Therefore, this paper proposes to construct an earthquake experience database by combining available earthquake records at Korean NPP sites and the general location of equipment within NPPs. Also, for the better representation of the seismic demand of Korean earthquake datasets, which have distinct seismic characteristics from those of the US at a high-frequency range, a broadband frequency range optimization is suggested. The proposed data construction and seismic demand optimization method for seismic capacity re-evaluation are demonstrated and tested on a 480 V motor control center of a South Korea NPP.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제82권3호
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• pp.385-400
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• 2022

Sky-bridges between adjacent buildings can enhance lateral stiffness and limit the impact of lateral forces. This study analysed the structural capabilities and dynamic performances of sky-bridge-coupled buildings under various sets of ground motions. Finite Element (FE) analyses were carried out with the link being iteratively repositioned along the full height of the structures. Incremental dynamic analysis (IDA) and probabilistic damage distribution were also applied. The results indicated that the establishment of sky-bridges caused a slight change in the natural frequency and mode shapes. The sky-bridge system was shown to be efficient in controlling displacement and Inter-Storey Drift Ratio (%ISDR) and reducing the probability of damage in the higher floors. The most efficient location of the sky-bridge, for improving its rigidity, was found to be at 88% of the building height. Finally, the effects of two types of materials (steel and concrete) and end conditions (hinged and fixed) were studied. The outcomes showed that coupled buildings with a sky-bridge made of steel with hinged connection could withstand ground motions longer than those made of concrete with fixed connection.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제46권5호
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• pp.673-687
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• 2023

In this study, the weight and the connections type layout of low-rise eccentrically braced frame (EBF) have been optimized based on performance-based design method. For this purpose, two objective functions were defined based on two different aspects on rigid connections, in one of which minimization and in the other one, maximization of the number of rigid connections was considered. These two objective functions seek to increase the area under the pushover curve, in addition to the reduction of the weight and selection of the optimum connections type layout. The performance of these objective functions was investigated in optimal design of a three-story eccentrically braced frame, using two meta-heuristic algorithms: Enhanced Colliding Bodies Optimization (ECBO) and Enhanced Vibrating Particles System (EVPS). Then, the reliability indices of the optimal designs for both objective functions were calculated for the story lateral drift limits using Monte-Carlo Simulation (MCS) method. Based on the reliability assessment results of the optimal designs and taking the three levels of safety into account, the final designs were selected and their specifications were compared.

• 정보처리학회논문지D
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• 제11D권4호
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• pp.983-990
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• 2004

누적밀도 히스토그램은 사각형 객체의 네 점에 대응하는 4개의 서브 히스토그램을 유지함으로써 사각형 객체가 여러 버켓에 걸쳐질 경우 발생하는 다중 계산 문제를 해결하고 있다. 이 기법은 빠른 추정시간과 정확한 결과를 제공하고 있지만, 질의 윈도우가 그리드 셀의 경계와 일치해야 한다는 제약사항을 기반으로 수행하므로, 실제 응용에 적용시 많은 에러를 초래하게 된다. 따라서, 이 논문에서는 기존 누적밀도 히스토그램에서 질의 윈도우의 제약사항에 관한 영향을 줄이기 위해, 두가지 확률모델을 기반으로 일반화된 누적밀도 히스토그램을 사용한 선택율 추정 기법을 제안하였다. 제안된 두가지 확률 모델은 \circled1질의 영역 비율을 고려한 확률모델과, \circled2교차 영역 정보를 고려한 확률모델이다. 우리는 실제 데이터 셋을 사용하여 제안된 기법을 실험하였다 실험 결과는 이 논문에서 제안된 기법이 기존의 다른 선택율 추정 기법보다 성능이 뛰어남을 보여주고 있다 더구나, 교차 영역 정보를 기반으로 하는 확률모델의 경우 20% 질의 윈도우에서 5% 미만의 낮은 에러율을 보였다. 이 논문에서 제안된 기법은 사각형 객체의 공간 범위 질의의 선택율을 정확하게 추정하는데 사용될 수 있다.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제29권1A호
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• pp.45-52
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• 2009

기존의 구조물의 설계에서는 안전성 및 경제성 등을 향상시키기 위해서 시방서에 명시된 설계지침을 제약조건으로 하여 확정론적 최적설계를 수행하는 것이 일반적이다. 하지만, 구조물의 설계에는 본질적으로 재료성질, 작용하중 및 시공오차 등의 불확실성이 내포되어 있으며, 이러한 불확실성과 경제성을 동시에 고려한 설계가 보다 더 합리적인 설계라 할 수 있다. 기존의 확정론적 최적설계에서는 이러한 불확실성을 고려하기 위하여 결정론적인 안전율을 도입하여 설계하지만, 이러한 경우 각 한계상태 및 파괴모드에 대한 일관된 안전성 및 신뢰도 수준을 확보하지 못한다. 최근에 이러한 불확실성 및 경제성을 동시에 고려하는 신뢰도 기반 최적설계에 대한 연구가 수행되고 있다. 신뢰도 기반 최적설계는 확률구속조건을 평가하는 방법에 따라 RIA(reliability index approach) 및 PMA(performance measure approach)로 구분된다. 일반적으로 PMA가 RIA 보다 안정성 및 효율성 측면에서 더 우수하다는 비교연구가 수행된 바 있다. 하지만 아직도 대형구조해석을 필요로 하는 경우에는 계산비용이 과다하여 최적설계가 불가능하므로 보다 개선된 신뢰도 기반 최적설계 알고리즘이 필요하다고 할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 계산비용을 줄이면서도 안정적으로 수렴하는 개선된 신뢰도 기반 최적설계 알고리즘을 제안한다. PMA에 적합한 응답면 기법을 개발하였으며, 한계상태식의 근사는 이동최소자승근사법을 사용하였다. 이로부터 더 적은 표본점의 추출만으로 더욱더 정확한 응답면 함수를 얻게 되어 정확도 및 효율성을 개선할 수 있었다. 수학적 문제 및 10-bar truss 문제에 대하여 제안된 방법을 적용한 결과, 수렴성 및 효율성 측면에서 우수한 성능을 보여줌을 확인하였다.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제36권8호
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• pp.921-927
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• 2012

신뢰성 기반 최적설계는 설계변수들의 변동을 평균이나 분산 등의 통계적 특성으로 고려하여 설계자가 원하는 신뢰도를 만족하는 해를 구한다. 신뢰도를 구하기 위한 기존의 신뢰성해석 기법들은 변수들이 연속함수로 정의되는 특정 확률분포를 따른다는 가정을 하지만 실제 문제에서 변수들은 한정적인 이산정보의 형태인 경우가 많기 때문에 변수들에 대한 가정을 하지 않고 이산정보로부터 신뢰성해석을 수행하는 것은 매우 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 후보 분포들 중에서 이산정보를 가장 잘 추정하는 분포를 결정하는 기법인 Akaike 정보척도를 이용하여 신뢰성해석 및 신뢰성 기반 최적설계를 수행하는 기법을 제안한다. 수학예제를 통해 정확성을 검증하고 철도차량 용접대차의 신뢰성 기반 최적설계에 적용하여 제안한 기법의 유용성을 확인한다.