• 한국자동차공학회논문집
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.29-36
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• 2008

In this paper, the orbital forming analysis of an automotive hub bearing was studied to predict forming performances using the explicit finite element method. To find an efficient solution technique for the orbital forming, axisymmetric finite element models and 3D solid element models were solved and numerically compared. The time scaling and mass scaling techniques were introduced to reduce the excessive computational time caused by small element size in case of the explicit finite element method. It was found from the numerical simulations on the orbital forming that the axisymmetric element models showed the similar results to the 3D solid element models in forming loads whereas the deformations at the inner race of bearing were quite different. Finally the strains at the inner race of bearing and the forming forces to the peen were measured for the same product of the numerical model by test, and were compared with the 3D solid element results. It was founded that the test results were in good agreements with the numerical ones.

• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.30-36
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• 2018

Automotive fuel efficiency regulations and air pollution control are hot issues of recent years in the automotive industry. To solve these regulation problems, many studies are continuing to improve the transmission efficiency of transmissions. Tapered roller bearings are useful to improve the transmission efficiency in the recent automobile parts. The frictional losses in the tapered roller bearings are mainly composed of the rolling friction and the sliding friction, and are dependent upon the load, the lubrication, the rotation speed of bearings, and etc. In this paper, the operating conditions of the transmission are defined and then the power losses of each bearing are calculated. In addition, improvement options are suggested after identifying the design factors influenced much by the improvement effect of power loss under the operating conditions of each bearing. We compare the power losses of the entire transmission system due to bearing improvements by comparing the friction losses between the original design and the improved design. Lastly, it is shown that the calculated power losses are valid by comparing the test values and the theoretical values for the frictional torque characteristics of the original and improved bearings.

• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.65-72
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• 2019

In long freight trains, there is a brake time delay in neighboring freight cars, which causes damage and fractures in the couplers, especially at their knuckle. A problem in the couplers of the cars can cause derailment and damages of human life and property. In this study, maximum forces on the couplers are studied when a long freight car brakes with the brake delay time and coupler gap. We make a dynamic model of 50 freight cars and couplers, applying contact between the couplers and a characteristic curve to express the force and displacement of the buffers using SIMPACK, which is a multi-body dynamics program. We use EN 14531-2, which is a standard of freight car brakes, to verify the dynamic model. Then, we compare the analyzed impact force with the coupler knuckle standard after applying the two carriages of a locomotive in the model based on the dispersed double head control system. The result shows that all coupler gap conditions satisfy the infinite lifetime of the material when the brake delay time is 0.1 second.

• 한국철도학회논문집
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.280-287
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• 2016

지하터널에서 도시철도 운행 중 휠과 레일의 접촉에 의해 먼지가 발생되고, 이 먼지는 도시철도에 기인하는 열차풍에 의해 부유하고, 이 중 일부는 중력침강에 의해 바닥에 침착된다. 이 연구에서는 도시철도 터널에서 먼지농도의 일변화를 조사하였다. 도시철도 운행에 따른 먼지농도의 변화를 쉽게 관측하기 위하여 단일구간의 터널을 측정대상으로 선정하였다. 5nm에서 $20{\mu}m$ 범위의 먼지를 측정하기 위하여 4종류의 입자측정기를 사용하였다. 도시철도가 측정지점을 통과하는 시각을 정확히 파악하기 위하여 3차원 초음파 풍속계와 비디오 카메라를 사용하였다. $50{\mu}g/m^3$ 이하이던 지하터널의 먼지농도는 도시철도의 운행에 의해 $150{\mu}g/m^3$ 이상까지 유의하게 증가하였고, 특히 출근시간대에는 $250{\mu}g/m^3$ 이상으로 크게 높아졌다.

• 한국자동차공학회논문집
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2010

The paper proposes a multi-body dynamic simulation to numerically evaluate the generated axial force(G.A.F) and plunging resistant force(P.R.F) practically related to the shudder and idling vibration of an automobile. A numerical analysis of two plunging types of CV joints, tripod joint(TJ) and very low axial tripod joint(VTJ), is conducted using the commercial program DAFUL. User-defined subroutines of a friction model illustrating the contacted parts of the outboard and inboard joint are subsequently developed to overcome the numerical instability and improve the solution performance. The Coulomb friction effect is applied to describe the contact models of the lubricated parts in the rolling and sliding mechanisms. The numerical results, in accordance with the joint articulation angle variation, are validated with experimentation. The offset between spider and tulip housing is demonstrated to be the critical role in producing the 3rd order component of the axial force that potentially causes the noise and vibration in vehicle. The VTJ shows an excellent behavior for the shudder when compared with TJ. In addition, a flexible nonlinear contact analysis coupled with rigid multi-body dynamics is also performed to show the dynamic strength characteristics of the rollers, housing, and spider.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.119-125
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• 2017

In this study, we perform a numerical analysis to predict the film thickness and lubrication regions for a thrust ball bearing under different operating conditions. Film thinning and replenishment affect the film thickness in starved lubrication. As the inlet meniscus position is brought to the edge of the Hertz contact, the thin film thickness is calculated as starved equation. We use a film replenishment model to determine the recovery film thickness between rolling elements. We use a hydrodynamic model to describe film recovery, that results from the effects of surface tension. In this model, we consider the surface tension gradient in fluid depression as the driving force for fluid recovery. We use Fourier transform method to determine the time-dependent depth of depressed oil. We calculate the change in the central film thickness graphically by using the recovery equation in starved elastohydrodynamic lubrication(EHL) under operating conditions that include numbers of balls, sliding velocity, applied force, and ambient film thickness. We evaluate the degree of starvation by using the distance from the center of the contact area to the meniscus position. Parched lubrication, a phenomenon where the film thickness decreases consistently, occurs at the severe condition. We determine optimal values with respect to the numbers of balls, and sliding velocity. The investigation can contribute to the design operating conditions for proper lubrication.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.537-542
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• 2011

The thermo-mechanical interaction between brake block and wheel tread during braking has been found to cause thermal crack on the wheel tread. Due to thermal expansion of the rim material, the thermal cracks will protrude from the wheel tread and be more exposed to wear during the wheel/block contact than the rest of the tread surface. The wheel rim is in residual compression stress when is new. After service running, the region in the tread has reversed to tension. This condition can lead to the formation and growth of thermal cracks in the rim which can ultimately lead to premature failure of wheel. In the present paper, the thermal cracks of railway wheel, one of severe damages on the wheel tread, were evaluated to understand the safety of railway wheel in running condition. The residual stresses for damaged wheel which are applied to tread brake are investigated. Mainly X-ray diffusion method is used. Under the condition of concurrent loading of continuous rolling contact with rails and cyclic frictional heat from brake blocks, the reduction of residual stress is found to correlate well with the thermal crack initiation.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.91-96
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• 2024

Recently, extensive studies have been carried out to enhance various performance aspects such as the durability, lifespan, and hardness by combining diverse materials or developing novel materials. The utilization of superhydrophobic surfaces, particularly in the automotive, textile, and medical device industries, has gained momentum to achieve improved performance and efficiency. Superhydrophobicity refers to a surface state where the contact angle when water droplets fall is above 150°, while the contact angle during sliding motion is smaller than 10°. Superhydrophobic surfaces offer the advantage of water droplets not easily sliding off, maintaining a cleaner state as the droplets leave the surface. Surface modification involves two fundamental steps to achieve superhydrophobicity: surface roughness increase and surface energy reduction. However, existing methods, such as time-consuming processes and toxic organic precursors, still face challenges. In this study, we propose a method for superhydrophobic surface modification using lasers, aiming to create roughness in micro/nanostructures, ensuring durability while improving the production time and ease of fabrication. The mechanical durability of superhydrophobic samples treated with lasers is comparatively evaluated against chemical etching samples. The experimental results demonstrate superior mechanical durability through the laser treatment. Therefore, this research provides an effective and practical approach to superhydrophobic surface modification, highlighting the utility of laser treatment.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.505-510
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• 2024

철도 레일은 차륜과 레일의 접촉면인 레일 표면에서 구름 접촉 피로 균열이 상시 발생할 수 있는 조건이기 때문에 균열의 상태를 철저히 점검하고 절손을 방지하기 위한 정밀한 점검 및 진단이 필요하다. 최근 궤도 시설의 성능 평가에 대한 세부 지침에서는 궤도 성능평가를 위한 방법과 절차에 관한 필요사항을 제시하고 있다. 그러나 레일 표면 손상을 진단하고 등급을 산정하는 것은 주로 외관 조사(육안 조사)에 의존하며, 이는 점검자의 주관적인 판단에 따른 정성적인 평가에 의존할 수밖에 없는 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 Fast R-CNN을 사용하여 레일 표면 결함 검출에 대한 딥러닝 모델 연구를 수행하였다. 레일 표면 결함 이미지의 데이터 세트를 구축한 후, 모델을 테스트하였다. 딥러닝 모델의 성능평가 결과에서 mAP가 94.9%로 나타났다. Fast R-CNN의 균열 검출 효과가 높기 때문에 이 모델을 사용하면 레일표면 결함을 효율적으로 식별할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.761-769
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• 1994

열차 바퀴의 접촉하중에 의해 레일이 받는 하중형식은 모드 I과 모드 II가 조합된 혼합모드 하중 상태로서 본 연구에서는 레일강의 피로파괴거동을 규명하기 위해 Richard가 개발한 혼합모드 파괴시험편 및 시험 지-그(Jig)를 이용하여 파괴시험을 실시하였으며 그 결과로부터 혼합모드에 대한 용력강도계수의 상관관계를 이용하여 균열성장경로를 평가하고 기제안된 다양한 파괴기준을 비교하였다. 그 결과, 레일강의 균열성장경로는 최대원주응력설과 변형에너지밀도설을 파괴기준은 주변형률설을 따름을 알 수 있었다.