• Design & Manufacturing
• /
• 제16권4호
• /
• pp.46-51
• /
• 2022

The piercing process of creating holes in sheet metals for mechanical fastening generates high shear force. Real-time monitoring technology could predict tool damage and product defects due to this severe condition, but there are few applications for piercing high-strength aluminum. In this study, we analyzed the load signal to predict the punch's wear level during the process with a piezoelectric sensor installed piercing tool. Experiments were conducted on Al6061 T6 with a thickness of 3.0 mm using piercing punches whose edge angle was controlled by reflecting the wear level. The piercing load increases proportionally with the level of tool wear. For example, the maximum piercing load of the wear-shaped punch with the tip angle controlled at 6 degrees increased by 14% compared to the normal-shaped punch under the typical clearance of 6.7% of the aluminum piercing tool. In addition, the tool wear level increased compression during the down-stroke, which is caused by lateral force due to the decrease in the diameter of pierced holes. Our study showed the predictability of the wear level of punches through the recognition of changes in characteristic elements of the load signal during the piercing process.

• Steel and Composite Structures
• /
• 제45권2호
• /
• pp.193-204
• /
• 2022

The need for establishing the contribution of pultruded FRP encasements and additional FRP wraps around these encasements to the shear strength and load-deflection behavior of reinforced concrete beams is the main motivation of the present study. This paper primarily focuses on the effect of additional wrapping around the composite beam on the flexural and shear behavior of the pultruded GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) beams infilled with reinforced concrete, taking into account different types of failure according to av/H ratio (arch action, shear-tension, shear-compression and pure bending). For this purpose, nine hybrid beams with variable shear span-to-depth ratio (av/H) were tested. Hybrid beams with 500 mm, 1000 mm, and 1500 mm lengths and cross-sections of 150x100 mm and 100x100 mm were tested under three-point and four-point loading. Based on the testing load-displacement relationship, ductility ratio, energy dissipation capacity of the beams were evaluated with comprehensive macro damage analysis on pultruded GFRP profile and GFRP wrapping. The GFRP wraps were established to have a major contribution to the composite beam ductility (90-125%) and strength (40-75%) in all ranges of beam behavior (shear-dominated or dominated by the coupling of shear and flexure). The composite beams with wraps were showns to reach ductilities and strength values of their counterparts with much greater beam depth.

• 소성∙가공
• /
• 제33권1호
• /
• pp.5-11
• /
• 2024

The development of a next-generation hydrogen compressor, a key component in the expansion of hydrogen charging infrastructure, is in progress. In order to improve compression efficiency and durability, it is important to optimize the precision forming and shearing processes of the diaphragm, which is the bellows unit cell, as well as the optimization of diaphragm shape itself. In this study, we aim to show that die and process design technology that can synchronize the inner and outer shearing points of the diaphragm for the precision forming of product can be constructed based on a numerical simulation. First, the damage model that can predict the fracture points will be determined using the shear load and shear zone measurements obtained by performing a blanking test of AISI-633 stainless steel. Next, we will explain the overall procedure based on numerical analysis model how to determine the shearing points according to the deformation pattern of urethane die for various shearing die design.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
• /
• 제56권6호
• /
• pp.1975-1988
• /
• 2024

It is important to maintain cladding integrity in spent nuclear fuel management. This study proposes a numerical analysis method to evaluate the fracture resistance of irradiated zirconium alloy cladding under pinch load known to cause Mode-III failure. The mechanical behavior and fracture of the cladding under pinch loading can be evaluated by a Ring Compression Test (RCT). To simulate the fracture of hydride precipitates, zirconium matrix, and Zr/hydride interfaces under the stress field generated by RCT, a micro-structure crack propagation simulation method based on Continuum Damage Mechanics (CDM) has been proposed. Our RCT simulation model was constructed from microscopic images of irradiated cladding. In this study, we developed an automated process to generate a pixel-based finite element model by separating the hydride precipitates, zirconium matrix, and interfaces using an image segmentation method. The appropriate element size was selected to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of a crack propagation simulation. The load-displacement curves and strain energies from RCT were compared and analyzed with the simulation results of different element sizes. The finalized RCT simulation model can be used to establish the failure criterion of fuel rods under pinch loading. The advantages and limitations of the proposed method are fully discussed here.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
• /
• 제38권6호
• /
• pp.571-581
• /
• 2024

Concrete linings in tunnels constructed by drilling and blasting such as NATM serve as a secondary support structure. However, these linings can face unexpected earth pressures if the primary support deteriorates or if ground conditions become unfavorable. It is crucial to determine the loosening earth pressure that allows the lining to maintain its structural integrity and prevent damage caused by this pressure. This study proposes a numerical model for simulating the trapdoor test and developing a method for calculating the loosening earth pressure. The discrete element method (DEM) was employed to describe the soil characteristics around the tunnel. Using this numerical model, a sequence of experimental trapdoor steps was simulated, and the loosening earth pressure was analyzed. Contact parameters were calibrated based on an analysis of a triaxial compression test. The reliability of the developed model was confirmed through a comparison between simulation results and laboratory test findings. The model was used to calculate the contact force applied to the trapdoor plate and to assess the settlement of soil particles. Furthermore, the model accounted for the soil-arching effect, which effectively redistributes the load to the surrounding areas. The proposed model can be applied to analyze the tunnel's cross-sectional dimensions and design stability under various ground conditions.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
• /
• 제22권5호
• /
• pp.421-433
• /
• 2010

강구조물의 장기간 사용에 있어 가장 대표적인 노화현상의 하나로 부식손상을 들 수 있다. 그러나 부식 손상된 강재의 지속사용 여부 및 보수 보강 필요 여부를 판단하기 위한 잔존 내하력 평가법이 확립되어 있지 않은 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 부식손상으로 인한 단면결손 또는 두께감소의 정도가 H형 강재의 복부좌굴강도에 미치는 영향을 검토하고 잔존 복부좌굴하중 추정법을 제안하기 위하여, H형 강재의 복부좌굴실험과 유한요소해석을 실시하였다. 본 실험에서는 지하철 공사 현장에서 다년간 대기 노출로 인하여 부식 손상된 주형받침보를 절단한 H형 강재와 부식손상을 모사하기 위하여 인위적으로 복부 하단부의 부식손상 두께와 높이를 달리하여 제작한 H형 강재의 총 13개의 시험체를 사용하였다. 그리고 다양한 하중재하면적 또는 지지단면적을 모사하기 위해, 이들 중 5개의 시험체는 상부플랜지의 상면 전체에 걸쳐 압축하중을 전면재하 하였으며, 나머지 8개는 상부플랜지의 일부분에만 부분적으로 압축하중을 부분재하 하였다. 또한 이들 시험체에 대한 유한 요소해석을 수행하여 실험결과와 비교, 분석하였다. 그 결과, 복부의 부식두께 및 손상높이와 복부좌굴하중과의 상관관계를 정량화하였으며, 평균 부식감소량과 표준편차를 이용하여 H형 강재의 복부좌굴하중 감소계수를 추정할 수 있는 잔존 복부좌굴하중 추정법을 제안하였다.

• 한국복합재료학회:학술대회논문집
• /
• 한국복합재료학회 2002년도 추계학술발표대회 논문집
• /
• pp.88-91
• /
• 2002

The two dimensional size effect of specimen gauge section (length x width) was investigated on the compressive behavior of a T300/924 [45/-45/0/90]3s, carbon fiber-epoxy laminate. A modified ICSTM compression test fixture was used together with an anti-buckling device to test 3mm thick specimens with a 30$\times$30, 50$\times$50, 70$\times$70, and 90mm$\times$90mm gauge length by width section. In all cases failure was sudden and occurred mainly within the gauge length. Post failure examination suggests that $0^{\circ}$ fiber microbuckling is the critical damage mechanism that causes final failure. This is the matrix dominated failure mode and its triggering depends very much on initial fiber waviness. It is suggested that manufacturing process and quality may play a significant role in determining the compressive strength. When the anti-buckling device was used on specimens, it was showed that the compressive strength with the device was slightly greater than that without the device due to surface friction between the specimen and the device by pretoque in bolts of the device. In the analysis result on influence of the anti-buckling device using the finite element method, it was found that the compressive strength with the anti-buckling device by loaded bolts was about 7% higher than actual compressive strength. Additionally, compressive tests on specimen with an open hole were performed. The local stress concentration arising from the hole dominates the strength of the laminate rather than the stresses in the bulk of the material. It is observed that the remote failure stress decreases with increasing hole size and specimen width but is generally well above the value one might predict from the elastic stress concentration factor. This suggests that the material is not ideally brittle and some stress relief occurs around the hole. X-ray radiography reveals that damage in the form of fiber microbuckling and delamination initiates at the edge of the hole at approximately 80% of the failure load and extends stably under increasing load before becoming unstable at a critical length of 2-3mm (depends on specimen geometry). This damage growth and failure are analysed by a linear cohesive zone model. Using the independently measured laminate parameters of unnotched compressive strength and in-plane fracture toughness the model predicts successfully the notched strength as a function of hole size and width.

• Composites Research
• /
• 제18권3호
• /
• pp.38-46
• /
• 2005

3차원 복합재료의 뛰어난 특성을 확인하기 위하여 저속충격 시험을 하였다. 복합재료의 3차원 구조는 자동적층 공정 (ATP, Automated Tape Placement)과 스티칭 (stitching) 방법으로 제조하였다. 이 방법은 일정한 폭을 가지는 탄소섬유/에폭시 프리프레그 테이프를 균일한 간격을 두고 층 별로 서로 직교 적층한 후 비어 있는 공간 사이를 케블라 섬유로 스티칭하는 성형법이다. 새로운 3차원 복합재료와 기존의 프리프레그 시트(sheet)를 사용한 2차원 복합재료와의 충격특성을 비교하기 위하여 저속충격 시험을 하였으며, C-scan에 의한 충격손상 면적 확인 및 충격 후 압축시험을 하였다. 3D 복합재는 스티칭을 하기 위한 간격으로 인하여 복합재료의 전체 섬유 체적율이 낮아졌기 때문에 충격 전 압축 강도는 2D 복합재에 비해 낮았으나 충격 후 파손면적은 약 $30-40\%$의 감소를 보였으며, 충격 전 압축 강도에 패한 충격후 압축강도 비율은 약 $5-10\%$의 증가를 보였다. 스티칭에 의해 충격 후 압축강도는 전반적으로 향상되었으나, 30J의 충격 에너지부터는 그 효과가 감소하였으며 35J 이상의 충격에서는 스티칭 효과가 없었다.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
• /
• 제26권1호
• /
• pp.69-76
• /
• 2014

목 적 : 외부 압박을 통해 전립선암 환자의 복강 내 압력을 안정화시켜 움직임을 감소하여 치료 간(interfraction)과 치료 중(intrafraction)에 변화를 측정하여 평가하고자 시행하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 10명의 전립선환자들은 전체 치료과정동안 MVCT 스캔을 통해 치료 전과 후에 걸쳐 환자 당 60개의 영상을 획득하였고 획득한 좌우방향(X), 상하방향(Y), 전후방향(Z), 회전방향(Roll)에 대한 Shift 값들을 이용하여 복부 압박 시 치료 간 치료준비 변화와 치료 중 표적 움직임의 상호 연관성을 분석하였다. 결 과 : 치료 간의 움직임 변화는 평균 좌우방향(X)에서 $0.65{\pm}2.32mm$, 상하방향(Y)에서 $1.41{\pm}4.83mm$, 전후방향(Z)에서 $0.73{\pm}0.52mm$, 회전방향(Roll)에서 $0.96{\pm}0.21^{\circ}$로 나타났다. 치료 중 움직임 변화는 평균 좌우방향(X)에서 $0.15{\pm}0.44mm$, 상하방향(Y)에서 $0.13{\pm}0.44mm$, 전후방향(Z)에서 $0.24{\pm}0.64mm$, 회전방향(Roll)에서 $0.1{\pm}0.9^{\circ}$로 나타났다. 결 론 : 전처치과정과 외부에서 복부압박을 통한 전복부의 움직임을 제한한다면 치료동안에 내부 장기와 환자의 움직임을 감소시켜 보다 적은 여유(margin)로 계획용 표적체적(PTV)을 생성할 수 있어서 정상조직의 부작용 증가 없이 더욱 이상적인 선량 체적을 얻을 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
• /
• 제48권6호
• /
• pp.820-831
• /
• 2020

참나무시들음병 고사목으로부터 피해확산을 막기위해 주로 훈증처리 방법을 이용한다. 훈증처리에 따른 신갈나무 피해목의 강도적 활용 가능성을 검증하기 위해 훈증처리목재의 압축성능과 휨성능평가를 수행하였다. 훈증처리목재는 약 9개월 간 네마섹트(Metam-sodium)로 훈증처리하였다. 참나무시들음병 훈증처리목재의 기건 종압축강도는 58.87 MPa, 압축탄성계수는 5.66 GPa로 측정되었으며 건전목과 비슷한 경향을 보였다. 혼증목의 성숙재부 강도성능은 미성숙재부보다 16% 더 높은 강도값을 보였다. 참나무 건전목의 압축파괴형상은 다양한 형상으로 나타나지만 훈증처리목재의 경우 대부분 전단형 파괴형상을 보였다. 훈증처리목재의 휨강도는 157.43 MPa로 건전재보다 8% 높게 측정되었고 휨 탄성계수는 16.38 GPa로 건전재보다 16% 낮게 측정되었다. 그러나 훈증처리목재의 휨강도성능치에 대한 변동계수는 건전목보다 낮은 것을 확인하였다.