• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.39-52
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• 2011

We are developing a biomimetic robot based on the Sea Lamprey. The robot consists of a cylindrical electronics bay propelled by an undulatory body axis. Shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators generate propagating flexion waves in five undulatory segments of a polyurethane strip. The behavior of the robot is controlled by an electronic nervous system (ENS) composed of networks of discrete-time map-based neurons and synapses that execute on a digital signal processing chip. Motor neuron action potentials gate power transistors that apply current to the SMA actuators. The ENS consists of a set of segmental central pattern generators (CPGs), modulated by layered command and coordinating neuron networks, that integrate input from exteroceptive sensors including a compass, accelerometers, inclinometers and a short baseline sonar array (SBA). The CPGs instantiate the 3-element hemi-segmental network model established from physiological studies. Anterior and posterior propagating pathways between CPGs mediate intersegmental coordination to generate flexion waves for forward and backward swimming. The command network mediates layered exteroceptive reflexes for homing, primary orientation, and impediment compensation. The SBA allows homing on a sonar beacon by indicating deviations in azimuth and inclination. Inclinometers actuate a bending segment between the hull and undulator to allow climb and dive. Accelerometers can distinguish collisions from impediment to allow compensatory reflexes. Modulatory commands mediate speed control and turning. A SBA communications interface is being developed to allow supervised reactive autonomy.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.23-49
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• 2007

Wavelet transforms are the emerging signal-processing tools for damage identification and time-frequency localization. A small perturbation in a static or dynamic displacement profile could be captured using multi-resolution technique of wavelet analysis. The paper presents the wavelet analysis of damaged linear structural elements using DB4 or BIOR6.8 family of wavelets. Starting with a localized reduction of EI at the mid-span of a simply supported beam, damage modeling is done for a typical steel and reinforced concrete beam element. Rotation and curvature mode shapes are found to be the improved indicators of damage and when these are coupled with wavelet analysis, a clear picture of damage singularity emerges. In the steel beam, the damage is modeled as a rotational spring and for an RC section, moment curvature relationship is used to compute the effective EI. Wavelet analysis is performed for these damage models for displacement, rotation and curvature mode shapes as well as static deformation profiles. It is shown that all the damage indicators like displacement, slope and curvature are magnified under higher modes. A localization scheme with arbitrary location of curvature nodes within a pseudo span is developed for steady state dynamic loads, such that curvature response and damages are maximized and the scheme is numerically tested and proved.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.279-287
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• 2009

Magnetic resonance electrical impedance tomography (MREIT) is a new medical imaging modality providing cross-sectional images of a conductivity distribution inside an electrically conducting object. MREIT has rapidly progressed in its theory, algorithm and experimental technique and now reached the stage of in vivo animal and human experiments. Conductivity image reconstructions in MREIT require various steps of carefully implemented numerical computations. To facilitate MREIT research, there is a pressing need for an MREIT software package with an efficient user interface. In this paper, we present an example of such a software, called CoReHA which stands for conductivity reconstructor using harmonic algorithms. It offers various computational tools including preprocessing of MREIT data, identification of boundary geometry, electrode modeling, meshing and implementation of the finite element method. Conductivity image reconstruction methods based on the harmonic $B_z$ algorithm are used to produce cross-sectional conductivity images. After summarizing basics of MREIT theory and experimental method, we describe technical details of each data processing task for conductivity image reconstructions. We pay attention to pitfalls and cautions in their numerical implementations. The presented software will be useful to researchers in the field of MREIT for simulation as well as experimental studies.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제62권6호
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• pp.739-748
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• 2017

Notches such as slots are typical geometric features on mechanical components that promote fatigue crack initiation. Unlike for components with open hole type notches, there are no conventional treatments to enhance fatigue behavior of components with slots. In this work we evaluate the viability of applying laser shock peening (LSP) to extend the fatigue life of 6061-T6 aluminum components with slots. The feasibility of using LSP is evaluated not only on damage free notched specimens, but also on samples with previous fatigue damage. For the LSP treatment a convergent lens was used to deliver 0.85 J and 6 ns laser pulses 1.5 mm in diameter by a Q-switch Nd: YAG laser, operating at 10 Hz with 1064 nm of wavelength. Residual stress distribution was assessed by the hole drilling method. A fatigue analysis of the notched specimens was conducted using the commercial code FE-Safe and different multiaxial fatigue criteria to predict fatigue lives of samples with and without LSP. The residual stress field produced by the LSP process was estimated by a finite element simulation of the process. A good comparison of the predicted and experimental fatigue lives was observed. The beneficial effect of LSP in extending fatigue life of notched components with and without previous damage is demonstrated.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.625-634
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• 2006

이 논문에서는 FIR(Finite Impulse Response) 필터의 연산의 양을 줄이는 효율적인 직접방식의 고속 알고리즘을 제안하였다. 제안된 알고리즘은 임의의 다운샘플링 크기로 병렬화가 가능하며, 다운샘플링의 크기가 결정되면 쉽게 구조를 유도할 수 있다. 특히 제안된 알고리즘은 이론적인 샘플당 곱셈연산의 수를 감소시킴과 동시에 실제 구현에 있어서도 효과가 있음을 실험을 통하여 입증하였다. 이론적으로 연산의 양이 감소함을 보이기 위하여 부필터의 수와 샘플당 곱셈연산의 수를 기존의 고속 알고리즘과 비교하였으며, 실제적으로 구현의 효과를 입증하기 위하여 하드웨어 구현소자의 수와 Verilog-HDL (Hardware Description Language) 구현으로 기존의 방식들과 비교하여 제안된 구조가 효과적임을 보였다.

• 한국컴퓨터산업학회논문지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.87-100
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• 2004

최근에 인터넷의 급속한 발전과 더불어 대량의 정보를 효과적으로 표현 및 교환할 수 있는 새로운 데이터 표준으로 XML (extensible Markup Language)이 제안되었으며, XML 문서에 대한 저장과 인덱싱에 대한 연구가 활발하게 진행되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 실시간 XML 문서 처리에 효율적인 주기억장치 기반의 XML 전용 저장 시스템을 설계하고, 사용자 질의에 포함된 엘리먼트 타입 정보를 이용하여 XML 문서트리에 대한 순회를 최소화시킬 수 있는 구조적 검색 기법을 설계한다 또한, 엘리먼트의 삭제 및 삽입 등 동적인 변경에 빠르고 유연하게 대처할 수 있는 인덱스 구조와, 링크 정보를 가지고 있는 XML 문서의 질의 처리를 위해 XLink 표준을 준수하여 테이블 형식의 링크 정보 인덱스 구조를 설계한다.

• 한국위성정보통신학회논문지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.89-93
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• 2016

본 논문에서는 정지궤도관측위성의 영상품질 보장과 이에 기반한 성공적 임무수행을 위해 필수불가결한 구성요소인 INR (Image Navigation and Registration) System의 핵심적 기술 요체를 요약하여 기술한다. 이를 위해, 그 원천기술의 모태인 최초 INR System의 근원과 이후 다른 위성시스템들을 통해 부분적 변화를 거쳐 구현된 변천과정을 검토하고, 그 핵심 구성요소와 각 구성요소의 기술적 요체를 기술하며, 이러한 기술적 요체를 포괄적으로 반영하며 과거와 현재 및 미래의 다양한 INR System들에 공통적으로 적용될 수 있는 generic한 INR system 구성을 제안한다. 이는 INR System 개발의 표준적 접근방법을 제시하고 그 핵심적 기술사항과 추가적 발전가능 영역을 규명함으로써 향후의 INR System 개발, 검증 및 운용에 있어 하나의 지표로 삼고자 하기 위함이다.

• 보존과학연구
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• 통권29호
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• pp.149-162
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• 2008

Because stone cultural heritages in Korea are mostly situated outdoors without any notable protection, there are severe damages from physical, chemical and biological weathering. And this in turn causes deformation and structural damage. To counteract this problem and increase durability, various kinds of conservation materials are used in the conservation and restoration treatment. However, there are not many practical and technological experiments on this subject. Accordingly this research is for analysis of effect for treatment to make use a resin of the ethyl silicate for the granite in Mt. Nam of Gyeongju. It takes a long time to confirm the test result regarding durability and side effects of the conservatives after treatment. So we built up an artificial environment through freezing and melting test, and evaluated the conservation materials. As a result of this experiment, porosity and absorptivity was increased in accordance with processing of freezing and melting test. But other things such as elastic wave speed, elastic modulus, uniaxial compressive strength and tensile strength was decreased. It will make a plan to form a method of research systematically for mechanism and element of weathering and to elicit a correlation among experiment of artificial weathering and practical natural weathering from next research.

• 소성∙가공
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.267-275
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• 2018

The clad sheet material is produced by a roll-bonding process of one or more materials with different properties. Good formability of clad sheet material is an essential property in to deform a clad metal sheet into a part or component. Performance of the clad sheet material largely depends on interfacial bond strength between different materials. In this study, interfacial bond strength of STS/Al clad sheet was analyzed by varying experimental parameters using a blanking process. Experimental parameters are the punching speed, clearance, and stacking order of plate materials. In addition, blanking test results were compared with bond strengths measured by the T-peel test, that analyzes interface bonding strength of the standard clad sheet. The blanking process was analyzed by the finite element method under the sticking condition of interface of different materials, and experimental results and analysis results were compared.

• 소성∙가공
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.202-207
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• 2003

In order to examine the springback amount and material properties of aluminum alloy sheets (AL1050 and AL5052) in the warm forming which forms the sheet above the room temperature, the stretch bending and draw bending tests and tensile test in various high temperatures are carried out. The warm forming temperature 15$0^{\circ}C$ is a transition in terms of the material properties: over the forming temperature 15$0^{\circ}C$, them $\sigma$$_{YS}$ , $\sigma$$_{TS}$ , E, K, n, etc. are bigger but $\varepsilon$ and plastic strain ratio are smaller. Below the forming temperature 15$0^{\circ}C$, there are no big differences in material properties as the forming temperature changes. AL5052 sheet has more springback effect than AL1050 sheet. While the springbacks of AL5052 and AL1050 sheets show a big reduction over the warm forming temperature 15$0^{\circ}C$ in the stretch bending test, the springback rapidly reduces in the warm forming temperature 15$0^{\circ}C$-20$0^{\circ}C$ for AL5052 sheet and 20$0^{\circ}C$-25$0^{\circ}C$ for AL1050 sheet in the draw bending test.