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Finite Elements Adding and Removing Method for Two-Dimensional Shape Optimal Design

  • Lim, Kyoung-Ho;John W. Bull;Kim, Hyun-Kang
    • Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.413-421
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    • 2001
  • A simple procedure to add and remove material simultaneously along the boundary is developed to optimize the shape of a two dimensional elastic problems and to minimize the maximum von Mises stress. The results for the two dimensional infinite plate with a hole, are close to the theoretical results of an elliptical boundary and the stress concentration is reduced by half for the fillet problem. The proposed shape optimization method, when compared with existing derivative based shape optimization methods has many features such as simplicity, applicability, flexibility, computational efficiency and a much better control on stresses on the design boundary.

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Development of Fuzzy Hybrid Redundancy for Sensor Fault-Tolerant of X-By-Wire System (X-By-Wire 시스템의 센서 결함 허용을 위한 Fuzzy Hybrid Redundancy 개발)

  • Kim, Man-Ho;Son, Byeong-Jeom;Lee, Kyung-Chang;Lee, Suk
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.337-345
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    • 2009
  • The dependence of numerous systems on electronic devices is causing rapidly increasing concern over fault tolerance because of safety issues of safety critical system. As an example, a vehicle with electronics-controlled system such as x-by-wire systems, which are replacing rigid mechanical components with dynamically configurable electronic elements, should be fault¬tolerant because a devastating failure could arise without warning. Fault-tolerant systems have been studied in detail, mainly in the field of aeronautics. As an alternative to solve these problems, this paper presents the fuzzy hybrid redundancy system that can remove most erroneous faults with fuzzy fault detection algorithm. In addition, several numerical simulation results are given where the fuzzy hybrid redundancy outperforms with general voting method.

A Research of Relaxation therapy (이완요법(弛緩療法)에 관한 연구)

  • Shin Yong-Cheol
    • Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.127-133
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    • 1999
  • In the study of the Relaxation therapy of Qi-gong, the results were as follows: 1. Although there are various ways to practice qigong, the following three elements should always be included. There are regulation of mind, body and respiration, among which regulation of mind is the most important one. Regulating the mind into a state of tranquility. is the most fundamental skill in qigong therapy. So smoothing the circulation of meridians, strengthened Essential-material(精), Qi(氣), Sprit(神). 2. The Qigong therapy makes the body and mind relaxed, and it is helpful of preventation of disease and mental health. And it treats neurosis, somatoform disease, and it uses resoluton of stress. As a result, The Qigong-therapy is preservation of health, raises the resistance of disease. 3. The Qigong therapy is more effective by application of music, aroma, taping-therapy.

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Convergence studies for Enriched Free Mesh Method and its application to fracture mechanics

  • Matsubara, Hitoshi;Yagawa, Genki
    • Interaction and multiscale mechanics
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    • v.2 no.3
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    • pp.277-293
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    • 2009
  • The Enriched Free Mesh Method (EFMM) is a patch-wise procedure in which both a displacement field on an element and a stress/strain field on a cluster of elements connected to a node can be defined. On the other hand, the Superconvergent Patch Recovery (SPR) is known to be an efficient post-processing procedure of the finite element method to estimate the error norm at a node. In this paper, we discuss the relationship between solutions of the EFMM and those of the SPR through several convergence studies. In addition, in order to solve the demerit of the smoothing effect on the fracture mechanics fields, we implement a singular stress field to a local patch in the EFMM, and its effectiveness is investigated.

Development of an Automatic Two-Dimensional Mesh Generator using an Inward Offset Boundary Technique

  • Choi, Jin-Woo;Kim, Yohng-Jo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.2 no.4
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    • pp.61-66
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    • 2003
  • An excellent mesh construction is of Importance in yielding good results of finite element analysis. The new mesh generation algorithm, which offsets boundaries inward, was developed on the basis of a looping method. An user interface technique and automatic splitting lines which both divide a given domain into subdomains manually or automatically, were used. In addition, the separation method has advantages to prevent the large scale of element size and to control numbers of nodes and elements. This new mesh generation algorithm was proved in practice.

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Characteristics of Two Phase Chopper with Two Separate Groups of DC Motors in Regenerative Braking (회생용 2분할 2상쵸퍼의 특성)

  • Han, Kyung-Hue
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.34 no.3
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    • pp.115-123
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    • 1985
  • A two phase chopper system with two separate groups of DC motors for regenerative braking is dealt with in this article. The main circuit consists of two sets of chopping parts, four diodes and two separate groups of DC motors. Although the proposed chopper circuit requires more circuit elements than the conventional two phase chopper system with combined output, it has the following advantages`(1). Ripple frequency of smoothing reactor current becomes twice as high as that of the conventional system, so the continuous current range and the ripple ratio are improved greatly. Therefore, the efficiency becomes even higher, the capacity of commutation equipment is reduced and the inductive interference become less.(2). Load current division becomes equalized. Therefore it is possible to drive not only series motors but also shunt, separately excited and compound motors.

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Combined VSI EWMA Chart with Accumulate-Combine Method for Moderate or Small Shifts

  • Chang, Duk-Joon
    • Journal of Integrative Natural Science
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 2022
  • In a multivariate normal production process Np(µ,Σ), a chart combining three EWMA charts with accumulate-combine method for µ, variance components of Σ, and off-diagonal elements of Σ, into a EWMA (exponentially weighted moving average) chart is considered, which is called a combined EWMA chart. Through simulation work, the proposed combined EWMA chart's numerical performance and properties are examined. The simulation results show that the proposed combined EWMA chart, which is simultaneously monitoring all the process parameters of multivariate normal production process, works effectively in the perspective of means, variances and correlation coefficients. In addition, the combined EWMA chart is extended to VSI chart.

The Shape Optimization of a Torque Converter Lock-up Clutch Using the B-Spline and Finite Element Mesh Smoothing (B-Spline 및 유한요소 유연화법 활용 자동차 록업클러치의 형상최적화)

  • Hyun, Seok-Jeong;Kim, Cheol;Son, Jong-Ho;Shim, Se-Hyun;Jang, Jae-Duk;Joo, In-Sik
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.101-108
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    • 2004
  • A FEM-based efficient method is developed for the shape optimization of 2-D structures. The combined SLP and Simplex method are coupled with finite element analysis. Selected set of master nodes on the design boundaries are employed as design variables and assigned to move towards their normal directions. The other nodes along the design boundaries are grouped into the master node. By interpolating the repositioned master nodes, the B-spline curves are formed so that the rest mid-nodes efficiently settle down on the B-spline curves. Mesh smoothing scheme is also applied for the nodes on the design boundary to maintain most finite elements in good quality. Finally, a numerical implementation of optimum design of an automobile torque converter piston subjected to pressure and centrifugal loads is presented. The results shows additional weight up to 13% may be saved after the shape optimization.

Direction of arrival estimation of non-Gaussian signals for nested arrays: Applying fourth-order difference co-array and the successive method

  • Ye, Changbo;Chen, Weiyang;Zhu, Beizuo;Tang, Leiming
    • ETRI Journal
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    • v.43 no.5
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    • pp.869-880
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    • 2021
  • Herein, we estimate the direction of arrival (DOA) of non-Gaussian signals for nested arrays (NAs) by implementing the fourth-order difference co-array (FODC) and successive methods. In particular, considering the property of the fourth-order cumulant (FOC), we first construct the FODC of the NA, which can obtain O(N4) virtual elements using N physical sensors, whereas conventional FOC methods can only obtain O(N2) virtual elements. In addition, the closed-form expression of FODC is presented to verify the enhanced degrees of freedom (DOFs). Subsequently, we exploit the vectorized FOC (VFOC) matrix to match the FODC of the NA. Notably, the VFOC matrix is a single snapshot vector, and the initial DOA estimates can be obtained via the discrete Fourier transform method under the underdetermined correlation matrix condition, which utilizes the complete DOFs of the FODC. Finally, fine estimates are obtained through the spatial smoothing-Capon method with partial spectrum searching. Numerical simulation verifies the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method.

A Study on the Buddhist Contents in the Bencaoshengyabanji (『본초승아반게(本草乘雅半偈)』의 불교(佛敎) 관련 설명에 대한 고찰)

  • Ahn, Jinhee;Yun, Ki-ryoung;Nan, Jie
    • Journal of Korean Medical classics
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    • v.34 no.4
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    • pp.27-64
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    • 2021
  • Objectives : This paper examined the Buddhist contents within the text, Bencaoshengyabanji(本草乘雅半偈). Methods : Medicinals that were searched through Buddhist vocabulary were examined. Results & Conclusions : Medicinals that quoted the Lengyanjing were related to the Water-Fire interaction, food and medicine, and karma, while those that quoted the Shidian were related to 無上道, 去惡殺蟲, 樞機滑利, and 生生之氣. Those related to the Great Earth of the Four Elements corrected the body's form based on Metal Qi, while those related to the Great Water were connected to the circulation of water dampness. Those related to the Great Fire were deeply related to Yang Qi, and those related to the Great Wind were connected to Wind control. Of the Four Origins, medicinals that were viviparous lowered Qi, while those that were oviparous were related to communicating Shen, treating diseases of the Conception Vessel, and the closing and opening of day and night. Medicinals originating from dampness were related to urination and fluid management, while those of metamorphosis were related to the process of Qi. Those related to emptiness were related to the communication of the Qi system, while those related to 六根六塵 were connected to calming the Shen and strengthening the will, and smoothing the nine orifices. Medicinals related to 圓通 were used for improving eyesight and hearing and controlling the closing and opening. Lu Zhi-yi's analysis of medicinals through the Lengyanjing is original in that it suggested a new perspective other than previous theories on pharmacology which were based on the Yin-Yang and Five Phases and Rising/Lowering/Floating/Sinking theories, but also pedantic and exaggerated. The Bencaoshengyabanji is a unique text on medicinals which analyzed each medicinal under Buddhist influence. However, it also followed the contexts of other previous texts on medicinals, and influenced Zou shu.