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Analysis of Characteristics on the Static Electricity by Streaming Electrification (유동대전에 의한 정전기 특성 분석)

  • Kim, Gil-Tae;Lee, Jae-Keun
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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    • v.20 no.3 s.71
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    • pp.42-46
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    • 2005
  • The static electricity by thinner flow and discharge energy is investigated experimentally for the purpose of preventing the electrostatic discharge and damage. Test system for evaluating streaming electrification consists of a teflon pipe, a reservoir tank a pump, flowmeters and an electrometer. When dielectric liquid flows through a pipe from one vessel to another, the potential difference generated in the collecting vessel is due to the accumulation of charges. These charges result from the convection of a part of the electrical double layer existing in the tube at the contact between the liquid and the inner wall. When the fluid velocity increases, the electric current increases proportionally. The charging current and accumulated charges by streaming electrification at the thinner velocity of 40cm/s are measured a range of 5 nA and $0.27{\mu}C$ respectively. This amount of static discharge energy generated by streaming electrification is enough to ignite flammable solvent. Therefore surface electric potential should decrease by using electrostatic shielding and ground.

Structural Design Optimization of a High Speed Machining Center by Using a Simple Genetic Algorithm (유전 알고리즘을 이용한 고속 금형센터의 구조설계 최적화)

  • 최영휴;박선균;배병태;이재윤;김태형;박보선
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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    • 2000.11a
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    • pp.1006-1009
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    • 2000
  • In this study, a multi-step optimization technique combined with a simple genetic algorithm is introduced in order to minimize the static compliance, the dynamic compliance, and the weight of a high speed machining center simultaneously. Dimensional thicknesses of the eight structural members on the static force loop are adopted as design variables. The first optimization step is a static design optimization, in which the static compliance and the weight are minimized under some dimensional and safety constraints. The second step is a dynamic design optimization, where the dynamic compliance and the weight are minimized under the same constraints. After optimization, the weight of the moving body only was reduced to 57.75% and the weight of the whole machining center was reduced to 46.2% of the initial design respectively. Both static and dynamic compliances of the optimum design are also in the feasible range even though they were slightly increased than before.

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Equivalent static wind loads for stability design of large span roof structures

  • Gu, Ming;Huang, Youqin
    • Wind and Structures
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.95-115
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    • 2015
  • Wind effects on roofs are usually considered by equivalent static wind loads based on the equivalence of displacement or internal force for structural design. However, for large-span spatial structures that are prone to dynamic instability under strong winds, such equivalent static wind loads may be inapplicable. The dynamic stability of spatial structures under unsteady wind forces is therefore studied in this paper. A new concept and its corresponding method for dynamic instability-aimed equivalent static wind loads are proposed for structural engineers. The method is applied in the dynamic stability design of an actual double-layer cylindrical reticulated shell under wind actions. An experimental-numerical method is adopted to study the dynamic stability of the shell and the dynamic instability originating from critical wind velocity. The dynamic instability-aimed equivalent static wind loads of the shell are obtained.

LiDAR Static Obstacle Map based Position Correction Algorithm for Urban Autonomous Driving (도심 자율주행을 위한 라이다 정지 장애물 지도 기반 위치 보정 알고리즘)

  • Noh, Hanseok;Lee, Hyunsung;Yi, Kyongsu
    • Journal of Auto-vehicle Safety Association
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.39-44
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    • 2022
  • This paper presents LiDAR static obstacle map based vehicle position correction algorithm for urban autonomous driving. Real Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS is commonly used in highway automated vehicle systems. For urban automated vehicle systems, RTK GPS have some trouble in shaded area. Therefore, this paper represents a method to estimate the position of the host vehicle using AVM camera, front camera, LiDAR and low-cost GPS based on Extended Kalman Filter (EKF). Static obstacle map (STOM) is constructed only with static object based on Bayesian rule. To run the algorithm, HD map and Static obstacle reference map (STORM) must be prepared in advance. STORM is constructed by accumulating and voxelizing the static obstacle map (STOM). The algorithm consists of three main process. The first process is to acquire sensor data from low-cost GPS, AVM camera, front camera, and LiDAR. Second, low-cost GPS data is used to define initial point. Third, AVM camera, front camera, LiDAR point cloud matching to HD map and STORM is conducted using Normal Distribution Transformation (NDT) method. Third, position of the host vehicle position is corrected based on the Extended Kalman Filter (EKF).The proposed algorithm is implemented in the Linux Robot Operating System (ROS) environment and showed better performance than only lane-detection algorithm. It is expected to be more robust and accurate than raw lidar point cloud matching algorithm in autonomous driving.

Analysis of Fatigue Safety for Anti-Loose Nuts System with Dual Nuts (이중너트가 적용된 풀림방지너트 시스템의 피로안전성 분석)

  • Choi, Jung-Youl;Kim, Jun-Hyung;Chung, Jee-Seung;Ka, Sang-Hyun
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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    • v.32 no.4
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    • pp.22-27
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    • 2017
  • In this study, the authors aim to evaluate a structural and fatigue safety of a new type anti-loose nut system with dual nuts composed of main nut and outer nut to enhance the long-term workability and durability so as to improve the performance of conventional anti-loose nut system. Also, a three-dimensional finite-element method analysis was performed to consider the actual geometry and material property of anti-loose nut system with dual nuts and the effect of static and dynamic loads and loading directions. The analytical results showed that the overall static and dynamic stress of the components of the anti-loose nut system with dual nuts were found to be less than that of the fatigue limit of Goodman-smith diagram and allowable stress of each materials, therefore the anti-loose nut system with dual nuts was sufficient to ensure a structural and fatigue safety.

A Review of the Types and Characteristics of Horizontal Load Affecting the Structural Safety of the Lightweight Dry Walls (건식 경량벽체의 구조안전성에 영향을 미치는 수평하중의 종류 및 특성 고찰)

  • Song, Jung-Hyeon;Roh, Yong-Woon;Kin, Ki-Jun;Choi, Soo-Kyung
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2013.05a
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    • pp.43-45
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    • 2013
  • The purpose of this study is to obtain basic data for making performance criteria about the structural safety of lightweight dry wall later by examining types and characteristics of horizontal load acting on the wall. The subjects applying horizontal load to the wall are human and objects. The types of horizontal load are classified as static load and dynamic load depending on the difference of acting time. The magnitude of horizontal load "0.25kN/㎡" defined by KBC 2009 has no significant meaning since it is the unsubstantial nominal load. The result of examining types and characteristics of horizontal load is as follows. (1) Static load by human needs to have more systematic investigation including differences in wall hardness and human weight. (2) Dynamic load by human needs to raise the significance of study result by increasing the number of subjects. (3) Dynamic load by objects needs to accumulate the load specific data for various load subjects considering real situations.

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RCV bogie frame structure safety evaluation according to UIC Code (국제 철도 연맹 규정(UIC Code)에 따른 RCV 대차 프레임 구조 안전성 평가)

  • Sang Cheol Rho;Ji Hyeong Park;Shin You Kang
    • Journal of Industrial Technology
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    • v.43 no.1
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    • pp.7-13
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    • 2023
  • Nowadays, traffic congestion is emerging as a major problem due to the rapid population growth and the increase in automobiles. The train is a convenient means of transportation that can efficiently solve these problems. Trains have been developed in line with human aspirations for a long time, but research on safety is still insufficient. This study aims to check safety by conducting static tests and fatigue tests on bogie frames, and to help develop bogie frames in the future. For the static test, a strain gauge was attached to the point where the local stress concentration was expected beforehand, and the result value was derived, compared with existing theories, and expressed as a Goodman diagram. In the fatigue test, a total of 10 million loads were applied over three stages, and no cracks appeared in the non-destructive test conducted after each stage. Both tests were conducted according to the strict test method of the bogie frame presented by the UIC Code. It satisfied both fatigue life and strength evaluation criteria and was judged to be a bogie frame usable for safe train production.

Damage mechanics approach and modeling nonuniform cracking within finite elements for safety evaluation of concrete dams in 3D space

  • Mirzabozorg, H.;Kianoush, R.;Jalalzadeh, B.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.33 no.1
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    • pp.31-46
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    • 2009
  • An anisotropic damage mechanics approach is introduced which models the static and dynamic behavior of mass concrete in 3D space. The introduced numerical approach is able to model non-uniform cracking within the cracked element due to cracking in Gaussian points of elements. The validity of the proposed model is considered using available experimental and theoretical results under the static and dynamic loads. No instability and stress locking is observed in the conducted analyses. The Morrow Point dam is analyzed including dam-reservoir interaction effects to consider the nonlinear seismic behavior of the dam. It is found that the resulting crack profiles are in good agreement with those obtained from the smeared crack approach. It is concluded that the proposed model can be used in nonlinear static and dynamic analysis of concrete dams in 3D space and enables engineers to define the damage level of these infrastructures. The performance level of the considered system is used to assess the static and seismic safety using the defined performance based criteria.

Fatigue Strength Evaluation of SPCC Cross-Tension Spot Weld Joints (냉간 압연강판 십자형 점용접부의 피로강도 평가)

  • Kim, Ho-Kyung;Choi, Deok-Ho;Yang, Kyoung-Tak
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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    • v.21 no.5 s.77
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    • pp.17-21
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    • 2006
  • In this study, SPCC cross-tension type specimens produced under various spot welding conditions were tensile and fatigue tested. Decrease of 2 kA in normal current condition of 10 kA caused a large amount of reduction in both static joining strength and fatigue life. And 2 kA increase resulted in increase of static joining strength and an increase in low cycle regime but a decrease in high cycle regime, revealing the fact that fatigue strength rather than static joining strength would be a major factor during design process in view of the body endurance. As a results of estimating the fatigue lifetimes of various types of spot weld specimens. equivalent stress intensity factor is the proper parameter for predicting the lifetimes of various types of specimens. which can be expressed as ${\Delta}K_{eq}(N/nm^{1.5})=11550N^{-0.36}_{f}$.

Characteristic Map of Hydraulic Buffer for Collision Simulation of Rolling Stock (철도차량의 충돌 시뮬레이션을 위한 유압 완충기의 특성 맵)

  • Kim, Jinseong;Choi, Jeong Heum;Park, Yeong-il
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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    • v.31 no.1
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    • pp.41-47
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    • 2016
  • The rolling stock is composed of several cars. In order to operate in combination, it is necessary to connect the device, called coupler, between the rolling stocks. When the collision occurs between cars, couplers should be able to absorb the shock. Urban railway has used only rubber absorbers. But recently, the hydraulic buffer has been considered in general railway. In order to know the performance of the buffer it should be conducted to experiments. But whenever this combination change, we should experiments to know a lot of the dynamic behavior of each coupler. These experiments are generally replaced by the simulation, since a lot of time and cost consuming. The quasi-static map of hydraulic buffer obtained by the experiments is required for the simulation. However, the experiments for obtaining such a quasi-static map is costly and time consuming. In this paper, it proposes a method for deriving the quasi-static map of hydraulic buffer from the theoretical model.