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Study on Structure Design of High-Stiffness for 5 - Axis Machining Center (5축 공작기계의 고강성 구조설계에 관한 연구)

  • Hong, Jong-Pil;Gong, Byeong-Chae;Choi, Sung-Dae;Choi, Hyun-Jin;Lee, Dal-Sik
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.10 no.5
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    • pp.7-12
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    • 2011
  • This study covers the optimum design of the 5-axis machine tool. In addition, the intelligent control secures structural stability through the optimum design of the structure of the 5-axis machine center, main spindle, and the tilting index table. The big requirement, like above, ultimately leads to speed-up operation. And this is inevitable to understand the vibration phenomenon and its related mechanical phenomenon in terms of productivity and its accuracy. In general, the productivity is correlated with the operation speed and it has become bigger by its vibration scale and the operation speed so far. Vibration phenomenon and its heat-transformation of the machine is naturally occurred during the operation. If these entire machinery phenomenons are interpreted through the constructive understanding and the interpretation of the naturally produced vibration and heat-transformation, it would be very useful to improve the rapidity and its stability of the machine operation indeed. In this dissertation, the problems of structure through heating, stability, dynamic aspect and safety about intelligent 5-wheel machine tool are discovered to examine. All these discoveries are applied to the structure in order to enhance the density of it. It aims to improve the stability.

Performance-based structural fire design of steel frames using conventional computer software

  • Chan, Y.K.;Iu, C.K.;Chan, S.L.;Albermani, F.G.
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.207-222
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    • 2010
  • Fire incident in buildings is common, so the fire safety design of the framed structure is imperative, especially for the unprotected or partly protected bare steel frames. However, software for structural fire analysis is not widely available. As a result, the performance-based structural fire design is urged on the basis of using user-friendly and conventional nonlinear computer analysis programs so that engineers do not need to acquire new structural analysis software for structural fire analysis and design. The tool is desired to have the capacity of simulating the different fire scenarios and associated detrimental effects efficiently, which includes second-order P-D and P-d effects and material yielding. Also the nonlinear behaviour of large-scale structure becomes complicated when under fire, and thus its simulation relies on an efficient and effective numerical analysis to cope with intricate nonlinear effects due to fire. To this end, the present fire study utilizes a second-order elastic/plastic analysis software NIDA to predict structural behaviour of bare steel framed structures at elevated temperatures. This fire study considers thermal expansion and material degradation due to heating. Degradation of material strength with increasing temperature is included by a set of temperature-stress-strain curves according to BS5950 Part 8 mainly, which implicitly allows for creep deformation. This finite element stiffness formulation of beam-column elements is derived from the fifth-order PEP element which facilitates the computer modeling by one member per element. The Newton-Raphson method is used in the nonlinear solution procedure in order to trace the nonlinear equilibrium path at specified elevated temperatures. Several numerical and experimental verifications of framed structures are presented and compared against solutions in literature. The proposed method permits engineers to adopt the performance-based structural fire analysis and design using typical second-order nonlinear structural analysis software.

Study on Structure Design of High-Stiffness for Multi-Function Automatic Lathe Bed (다기능 자동 선반 베드의 고강성 구조설계에 관한 연구)

  • Jo, Eun-Jeong;Lee, Yun-Chul;An, Jong-Bok;Lee, Yeong-Sik;Lee, Jae-Kwon;Kim, Kwang-Sun
    • Journal of the Semiconductor & Display Technology
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.112-116
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    • 2019
  • This study was carried out by structural analysis using finite element method for designing high rigidity structure of multi - functional automatic lathe bed. As a result of comparison, it was confirmed that the weight was designed to be higher than the maximum deformation amount. The shape and dimensions of the main pillars and walls of the bed were changed to derive the most suitable design for the multifunction automatic lathe bed. A model of structural design was derived with the goal of minimizing the maximum deformation amount of $20{\mu}m$ or less and the weight of the bed. As a result of applying the derived design improvement proposal to the multifunctional automatic lathe bed, 57.4% weight reduction and maximum principal stress decreased by 45.0% than the initial design model. It is expected that the optimum design that meets these design conditions will reduce the weight of the structure as well as improve the safety of the structure and reduce the machining error in the operation of the machine tool.

A Study on Joint stiffness Modeling Method and Joint Design Factors for Low Frequency Vibration (차량의 결합부 강성 모델링 기법 및 저진동 영역에 영향을 미치는 인자 연구)

  • Sung, Young-Suk;Kang, Min-Seok;Yim, Hong-Jae
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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    • 2007.05a
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    • pp.202-209
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    • 2007
  • Vehicle body frame stiffness affects the dynamic and static characteristics. Vehicle frame structural performance is greatly affected by crossmember and joint design. While the structural characteristics of these joints vary widely, there is no known tool currently in use that quickly predicts joint stiffness early in design cycle. This paper presents the joint design factors affecting on low frequency vibration. The joint factors are joint panel thickness, section property, flange width and weld point space. To study the effect on vehicle low frequency vibration, case studies for these factors are performed. And Sensitivity analysis for section property is performed. The result can present design guide for high-stiffness vehicle.

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Development of an expert GUI-system for design optimization of industrial plant structures (산업용 설비구조물 설계지원 GUI시스템 개발)

  • 이만승;백점기;이제명
    • Proceedings of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute Conference
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    • 2004.10a
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    • pp.93-100
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    • 2004
  • In this study, a support system is developed for the design of facility structures. This system is called Expert System for Design Optimization of Industrial Plant Structures (EDIPS). Based on the strength assessment of steel-plate structures such as ships and off-shore structures, a detailed load calculation method is developed utilizing the database of various plant structures. The method, developed in support of design and for the assessment of strength, constitutes a part of EDIPS. By providing relevant and consistent design data and procedures to engineers, EDIPS is expected to be useful as an important development tool for maritime distribution system that is used to control the transportation by ships and loading unloading, and storage of cargo.

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Versatile robotic platform for structural health monitoring and surveillance

  • Esser, Brian;Huston, Dryver R.
    • Smart Structures and Systems
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    • v.1 no.4
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    • pp.325-338
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    • 2005
  • Utilizing robotic based reconfigurable nodal structural health monitoring systems has many advantages over static or human positioned sensor systems. However, creating a robot capable of traversing a variety of civil infrastructures is a difficult task, as these structures each have unique features and characteristics posing a variety of challenges to the robot design. This paper outlines the design and implementation of a novel robotic platform for deployment on ferromagnetic structures as an enabling structural health monitoring technology. The key feature of this design is the utilization of an attachment device which is an advancement of the common magnetic base found in the machine tool industry. By mechanizing this switchable magnetic circuit and redesigning it for light weight and compactness, it becomes an extremely efficient and robust means of attachment for use in various robotic and structural health monitoring applications. The ability to engage and disengage the magnet as needed, the very low power required to do so, the variety of applicable geometric configurations, and the ability to hold indefinitely once engaged make this device ideally suited for numerous robotic and distributed sensor network applications. Presented here are examples of the mechanized variable force magnets, as well as a prototype robot which has been successfully deployed on a large construction site. Also presented are other applications and future directions of this technology.

The influence of convoy loading on the optimized topology of railway bridges

  • Jansseune, Arne;De Corte, Wouter
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.64 no.1
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    • pp.45-58
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    • 2017
  • This paper presents the application of topology optimization as a design tool for a steel railway bridge. The choice of a steel railway bridge is dictated by the particular situation that it is suitable for topology optimization design. On the one hand, the current manufacturing techniques for steel structures (additive manufacturing techniques not included) are highly appropriate for material optimization and weight reduction to improve the overall structural efficiency, improve production efficiency, and reduce costs. On the other hand, the design of a railway bridge, especially at higher speeds, is dominated by minimizing the deformations, this being the basic principle of compliance optimization. However, a classical strategy of topology optimization considers typically only one or a very limited number of load cases, while the design of a steel railway bridge is characterized by relatively concentrated convoy loads, which may be present or absent at any location of the structure. The paper demonstrates the applicability of considering multiple load configurations during topology optimization and proves that a different and better optimal layout is obtained than the one from the classical strategy.

Development of Core Technologies of Multi-tasking Machine Tools for Machining Highly Precision Large Parts (고정밀 대형 부품가공용 복합가공기 원천기술 개발)

  • Jang, Sung-Hyun;Choi, Young-Hyu;Kim, Soo-Tae;An, Ho-Sang;Choi, Hag-Bong;Hong, Jong-Seung
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • v.29 no.2
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    • pp.129-138
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    • 2012
  • In this study, three types of large scale multi-tasking machine tools together with core technologies involved have been developed and introduced; a multi-tasking machine tool for large scale marine engine crankshafts, a multi-tasking vertical lathe for windmill parts, and a large scale 5-axis machine tool of gantry type. Several special purpose devices has been necessarily developed for the purpose of handling and machining big and heavy workpieces accurately, such as PTD (Pin Turning Device) with revolving ring spindle for machining eccentric crankshaft pins, hydrostatic rotary table and steady rest for supporting and resting heavy workpieces, and 2-axis automatic swiveling head for high-quality free surface machining. Core technologies have been also developed and adopted on their detail design stage; 1) structural design optimization with FEM structural analysis, 2) theoretical hydrostatic analysis for the PTD and rotary table bearings, 3) box-in-box type cross-rail and octagonal ram design to secure machine rigidity and accuracy, 4) constant spindle rpm control against gravitational torque due to unbalanced workpiece.

Knowledge-based Expert System for the Preliminary Ship Structural Design (선체 구조설계를 위한 지식 베이스 전문가 시스템)

  • Y.S. Yang;Y.S. Yeon
    • Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.29 no.1
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    • pp.1-13
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    • 1992
  • The objective of this study is to develop knowledge-based system for the preliminary design and midship section design of bulk carrier and to enhance the applicability of knowledge engineering in the field of Naval Architecture. First, expert system shell called E.1 is developed in C language. E.1 supports backward-chaining, automatic iteration procedure and reiterative inference mechanism for efficient application of knowledge-based system in structural design. Knowledge representation in E.1 includes IF-THEN rules, 'facts'and 'tables'. Second, knowledge bases for the principal particulars and midship section design are developed by experimental formula, design standard and experiential knowlege. Third, hybrid system combined this knowledge-based system with the optimization program of midship section is developed. Finally, the simplified design method utilizing the regression analysis of the optimum results of stiffened plate is developed for facilitating the design process. Using this knowledge-based system, the design process and results for Bulk carrier and stiffened plates are discussed. It is concluded that knowledge-based system is efficient for preliminary design and midship section design of the ship. It is expected that the performance of the CAD system would be enhanced if the better knowledge-base is accumulated in the E.1 tool.

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A Study on The Structure and Contents of Streetscape Design Guideline as a Tool of Residents' Participation (주민참여 도구로써 가로경관 디자인 가이드라인 구성 연구)

  • Kang, Hye Yon;Lee, Yeun Sook
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.12 no.4
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    • pp.59-69
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    • 2012
  • In order to create humanitarian living environment with sustainable ecological environment, urban regeneration project has been implemented recently seeking diverse methods for residents'participation stressing the process of communication with the residents changing from the existing one way planning by limited number of experts. Particularly, it is essential to develop systematic tools to promote the voluntary and positive participation of the residents because residents have to perform as the master of urban streetscape design project that requires sophisticated knowledge and experience and also because the residents have to function as sustainable maintainers and managers of their streetscape. This study intends to identify the organizational structure and major contents of design guideline as a tool to support the voluntary and positive participation of the residents in streetscape maintenance. For this purpose based on the structural system and characteristics of Chicago streetscape design guideline that was developed as tool for residents' participation, efforts were made to set up framework of design guideline for sustainable streetscape project with the users' participation with their overall understanding and trust. In detail, the author studied the resident participatory process for sustainable maintenance and management in a long term landscape project and the principle and theories of design planning for streetscape that supports the utilizing behaviors of the users, and how this information should be linked and organized to form the structure and contents of design guideline. As a tool supporting residents' participation and helping the residents perform the responsible function as sustainable maintainers and managers of their streetscape through social maturity with ontological sense of masters of their local community as they experience the gradual processes of their streetscape maintenance project, streetscape design guideline has its meaning in the efforts that tried to achieve deep participation of the residents through researches converging the two academic sectors of urban architecture and social psychology.