• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.377-395
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• 2014

Vibration-based fault detection and condition monitoring of rotating machinery, using statistical process control (SPC) combined with statistical pattern recognition methodology, has been widely investigated by many researchers. In particular, the discrete wavelet transform (DWT) is considered as a powerful tool for feature extraction in detecting fault on rotating machinery. Although DWT significantly reduces the dimensionality of the data, the number of retained wavelet features can still be significantly large. Then, the use of standard multivariate SPC techniques is not advised, because the sample covariance matrix is likely to be singular, so that the common multivariate statistics cannot be calculated. Even though many feature-based SPC methods have been introduced to tackle this deficiency, most methods require a parametric distributional assumption that restricts their feasibility to specific problems of process control, and thus limit their application. This study proposes a nonparametric multivariate control chart method, based on multiscale wavelet scalogram (MWS) features, that overcomes the limitation posed by the parametric assumption in existing SPC methods. The presented approach takes advantage of multi-resolution analysis using DWT, and obtains MWS features with significantly low dimensionality. We calculate Hotelling's $T^2$-type monitoring statistic using MWS, which has enough damage-discrimination ability. A bootstrap approach is used to determine the upper control limit of the monitoring statistic, without any distributional assumption. Numerical simulations demonstrate the performance of the proposed control charting method, under various damage-level scenarios for a bearing system.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.689-701
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• 2018

Corrosion of steel reinforcement is a principal cause of deterioration of RC columns. Making these corrosion-damaged columns conform to new safety regulations and functions is a tremendous technological challenge. This study presented an experimental investigation on steel-concrete jacketed corrosion-damaged RC columns. The influences of steel jacket thickness and concrete strength on the enhancement performance of the strengthened specimens were investigated. The results showed that the use of steel-concrete jacketing is efficient since the stub strengthened columns behaved in a more ductile manner. Moreover, the ultimate strength of the corrosion-damaged RC columns is increased by an average of 5.3 times, and the ductility is also significantly improved by the strengthening method. The bearing capacity of the strengthening columns increases with the steel tube thickness increasing, and the strengthening concrete strength has a positive impact on both bearing capacity, whereas a negative influence on the ductility. Subsequently, a numerical model was developed to predict the behavior of the retrofitted columns. The model takes into account corrosion-damage of steel rebar and confining enhancement supplied by the steel tube. Comparative results with the experimental results indicated that the developed numerical model is an effective simulation. Based on extensive verified numerical studies, a design equation was proposed and found to predict well the ultimate eccentric strength of the strengthened columns.

• Coupled systems mechanics
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.167-181
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• 2023

The determination of the blast protection level and the corresponding minimum load-bearing capacity for a laminated glass (LG) window is of crucial importance for safety and security design purposes. In this paper, the focus is given to the window response under near-field blast loading, i.e., where relatively small explosives would be activated close to the target, representative of attack scenarios using small commercial drones. In general, the assessment of the load-bearing capacity of a window is based on complex and expensive experiments, which can be conducted for a small number of configurations. On the other hand, nowadays, validated numerical simulations tools based on the Finite Element Method (FEM) are available to partially substitute the physical tests for the assessment of the performance of various LG systems, especially for the far-field blast loading. However, very little literature is available on the LG window performance under near-field blast loads, which differs from far-field situations in two points: i) the duration of the load is very short, since the blast wavelength tends to increase with the distance and ii) the load distribution is not uniform over the window surface, as opposed to the almost plane wave configuration for far-field configurations. Therefore, the current study focuses on the performance assessment and structural behaviour of LG windows under near-field blasts. Typical behavioural trends are investigated, by taking into account possible relevant damage mechanisms in the LG window components, while size effects for target LG windows are also addressed under a multitude of blast loading configurations.

• 한국지반신소재학회논문집
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.293-304
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• 2018

본 연구에서는 하수관 손상 등과 같은 원인에 의해 발생한 공동을 개착식으로 복구하기 위하여 개발된 복구재료를 이용하여 평판재하시험 기반의 현장실험을 실시하였다. 또한 실험결과를 이용하여 복구재료에 대한 지지력을 비교하였으며, 하중지지특성을 분석하였다. 시험 결과, 팽창매트를 지표로부터 각각 0.1m, 0.2m 하부에 매설한 경우에 원지반의 최대 응력조건에서의 지지효과는 약 66%~70% 정도인 것으로 분석되었지만, 매설깊이에 따른 지지효과의 차이는 크지 않은 것으로 나타났다. 콘크리트매트가 적용된 경우의 지지효과는 원지반에 비하여 약 82%~90%로 나타났으며, 팽창매트로 보강된 경우에 비해서도 약 50% 정도의 지지효과를 보였다. 그리고 복구재료에 따른 허용지지력을 분석한 결과, 팽창매트와 콘크리트매트가 매설된 경우의 허용지지력은 원지반 대비 각각 약 130%~150%와 약 160% 이상을 확보하는 것으로 분석되었다.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.107-116
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• 2000

4개 현장에 실물크기의 강관말뚝과 PC 및 PHC 말뚝의 축방향에 대한 지지거동을 알아보기 위하여, 강관말뚝에 스트레인게이지를 부착하고 항타시 계측기 손상여부를 조사하면서 동재하시험을 수행하였다. 아울러 동일한 말뚝에 대하여 2일과 7일 경과후에 정재하시험을 실시하여 하중-침하량 거동과 주면 및 선단지지력을 분리 측정하였다. 그 결과, CAPWAP 해석에 Davisson방법을 적용하여 구한 강관말뚝의 허용지지력은 정재하시험에서 구한 허용지지력 보다 약 2~33%정도 크게 나타났다. 그리고 정재하시험 결과에서 구한 산술평균한 허용지지력은 CAPWAP해석에서 Davisson's offset방법으로 구한 허용지지력보다 극한지지력에 FS=2.5를 적용하여 구한 허용지지력에 더 근접하는 경향을 보였다. 또한, 단위면적당 주면지지력은 깊이가 증가함에 따라 증가하였고, 말뚝선단부 1~2m 이내에서 발휘되는 비율이 상당히 큰 것으로 나타났다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.495-504
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• 2018

The possibility of earthquakes in vulnerable regions indicates that efficient technique is required for seismic protection of buildings. During the recent decades, the concept is moving towards the insertion of base isolation on seismic prone buildings. So, investigation of structural behavior is a burning topic for buildings to be isolated in base level by bearing device. This study deals with the incorporation of base isolation system and focuses the changes of structural responses for different types of Lead Rubber Bearing (LRB) isolators. A number of sixteen model buildings have been simulated selecting twelve types of bearing systems as well as conventional fixed-base (FB) scheme. The superstructures of the high-rise buildings are represented by finite element assemblage adopting multi-degree of freedoms. Static and dynamic analyses are carried out for FB and base isolated (BI) buildings. The dynamic analysis in finite element package has been performed by the nonlinear time history analysis (THA) based on the site-specific seismic excitation and compared employing eminent earthquakes. The influence of the model type and the alteration in superstructure behavior of the isolated buildings have been duly assessed. The results of the 3D multistory structures show that the lateral forces, displacement, inertia and story accelerations of the superstructure of the seismic prone buildings are significantly reduced due to bearing insertion. The nonlinear dynamic analysis shows 12 to 40% lessening in base shear when LRB is incorporated leading to substantial allowance of horizontal displacement. It is revealed that the LRB isolators might be potential options to diminish the respective floor accelerations, inertia, displacements and base shear whatever the condition coincides. The isolators with lower force intercept but higher isolation period is found to be better for decreasing base shear, floor acceleration and inertia force leading to reduction of structural and non-structural damage. However, LRB with lower isolator period seems to be more effective in dropping displacement at bearing interface aimed at reducing horizontal shift of building structure.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2023

Fluid pumps in chemical processes are typically driven by electric motors. Even if the motor is separated from the pump with seals, wear resulting from friction and misalignment can lead to leakage of chemical fluid, causing corrosion in the bearing supporting the motor, and, eventually, failure of the motor. It is thus a standard procedure to replace bearings at regular intervals. In this article, we propose 3D-printed plastic ball bearings for use as an alternative to commercial stainless-steel ball bearings. The plastic bearings are easy to manufacture, require less time to replace, and are chemically resistant. To validate the applicability of the plastic bearings, we first conducted chemical resistance tests. Bearings were immersed in 30 caustic acid and 30 nitric acid for 30 min and 24 h, respectively. The test results showed no corrosive damage to the bearings. A test rig was set up to compare the performance of the plastic bearings with that of the commercially equivalent deep-groove ball bearings. Loading test results showed that the plastic bearings performed as well as the commercial bearing in terms of vibration level and load-handling capability. Finally, a plastic bearing was subjected to a clean-in-place process for three months. It actually outperformed the commercial bearing in terms of chemical resistance. Thus, 3D-printed plastic bearings are a viable alternative to stainless-steel ball bearings.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.15-20
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• 2017

A large amount of research has been performed on the rolling contact fatigue(RCF) life of bearings, since it directly affects the safety and reliability of mechanical systems. It is well known that rolling contact fatigue life is influenced by several parameters including contact pressure, oil contamination by water or metal particles, and the surface conditions of bearings. However, the detailed damage mechanisms involved in rolling contact fatigue have not been clearly identified yet. In this paper the effects of water contamination of the lubricant and surface roughness of bearing steel on the rolling contact fatigue life were investigated. Two types of specimens with different surface roughness values were prepared through turning and lapping operations. They were tested under two different lubrication conditions, i.e. oil lubricant with 100% of oil and the water contaminated condition with 80% of oil and 20% of water using the rolling contact fatigue testing machine. The surface damage induced by the rolling contact fatigue was observed by using atomic force microscope(AFM). Experimental results show that the rolling contact fatigue life, $L_{10}$ was reduced by 24 to 33% depending on the lubrication condition. The reduction of fatigue life in the range of 53 to 57% was also observed at different surface roughness conditions.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.23-31
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• 2011

국내에서 1990년대 설계된 철근콘크리트 내력벽시스템으로 설계된 공동주택에 대한 내진 성능평가를 연구하기 위하여 실제 시공된 13개 건물의 도면을 수집하고 해석을 수행하였다. 내진성능을 평가하기 위하여 FEMA 356과 FEMA 440에 따라 산정하였다. 요구곡선을 위하여 내진설계 스펙트럼은 건축구조설계기준(2009년)에서 정한 값을 사용하였다. 각 건물에 대하여 인명안전과 붕괴방지의 수준에 대한 성능점을 산정하였다. 붕괴방지수준에 대하여 성능점에 도달할 때의 부재의 상태를 확인하여 본 결과, 총 13개중 9개(약70%)의 건물의 연결보와 벽체에 붕괴방지 수준 이상의 손상이 발생하였으며, 내력벽보다 연결보에서 손상이 더 크게 나타났다. 또한 본 연구에서 산정한 성능점과 주기의 상관성을 고찰한 결과, 반비례의 상관성이 있음을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.289-299
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• 2019

The tendency to use a probabilistic design method rather than a deterministic design method for the design of nuclear power plants (NPPs) will increase because their safety should be considered and strictly controlled in relation to various causes of damage. The distance between a seismically isolated NPP structure and a moat wall is called the clearance to stop. The clearance to stop is obtained from the 90th percentile displacement response of a seismically isolated NPP subject to a beyond design basis earthquake (BDBE) in the probabilistic design method. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of heating and buckling effects on the 90th percentile displacement response of a lead-rubber bearing (LRB) subject to a BDBE. The analysis results show that considering the heating and buckling effects to estimate the clearance to stop is conservative in the evaluation of the 90th percentile displacement response. If these two effects are not taken into account in the calculation of the clearance to stop, the underestimation of the clearance to stop causes unexpected damage because of an increase in the collision probability between the moat wall and the seismically isolated NPP.