• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.331-336
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• 2013

Objective : The offset connector can allow medial and lateral variability and facilitate intralaminar screw incorporation into the construct. The aim of this study was to compare the biomechanical characteristics of C7 intralaminar screw constructs with and without offset connector using a three dimensional finite element model of a C6-7 cervical spine segment. Methods : Finite element models representing C7 intralaminar screw constructs with and without the offset connector were developed. Range of motion (ROM) and maximum von Mises stresses in the vertebra for the two techniques were compared under pure moments in flexion, extension, lateral bending and axial rotation. Results : ROM for intralaminar screw construct with offset connector was less than the construct without the offset connector in the three principal directions. The maximum von Misses stress was observed in the C7 vertebra around the pedicle in both constructs. Maximum von Mises stress in the construct without offset connector was found to be 12-30% higher than the corresponding stresses in the construct with offset connector in the three principal directions. Conclusion : This study demonstrated that the intralaminar screw fixation with offset connector is better than the construct without offset connector in terms of biomechanical stability. Construct with the offset connector reduces the ROM of C6-7 segment more significantly compared to the construct without the offset connector and causes lower stresses around the C7 pedicle-vertebral body complex.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.569-586
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• 2020

The behavior of composite steel-concrete beams depends on the transmission of forces between two parts: the concrete slab and the steel I-beam. The shear connector is responsible for the interaction between these two parts. Recently, an alternative shear connector, called Truss Type connector, has been developed; it aligns efficient structural behavior, fast construction and implementation, and low cost when compared to conventional connectors applied in composite structures. However, there is still a lack of full understanding of the mechanical behavior of the Truss Type connector, due to its novelty. Thus, this study aims to analyze the influence of variation of geometric and physical parameters on the shear resistance of the Truss Type connector. In order to investigate those parameters, a non-linear finite element model, able to simulate push-out tests of Truss Type connectors, was specifically developed and validated with experimental results. A thorough parametric study, varying the height, the angle between rods, the diameter, and the concrete strength, was conducted to evaluate the shear resistance of the Truss Type connector. In addition, an equation to predict the resistance of the original Truss Type shear connector was proposed.

• 소성∙가공
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.317-322
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• 2013

A radio frequency(R/F) switch connector is widely used in wireless devices such as mobile phone and navigator to check defects of the circuit board of product. The R/F switch connector shell plays a role in protecting the switch connector. Previously, this part was machined using a turning, which is time-consuming and has poor material utilization. Furthermore, the workpiece material of brass containing lead that has excellent machinability has environmentally regulated during recent years. The purpose of the current study was to develop the connector shell by forming through progressive dies including embossing, burring and forging process in order to achieve higher productivity and dimensional accuracy without tool failure. To accomplish this objective, a strip layout was designed and finite element (FE) analysis was performed for each step in the process. Try-out for the connector shell was conducted using progressive die design based on FE-analysis results. Dimensional accuracy of developed part was investigated by scanning electron microscopy. The result of the investigation for the dimensions of the formed connector shell showed that the required dimensional accuracy was satisfied. Moreover, productivity using the progressive die increased four times compared to previous machining process.

• 소성∙가공
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.229-235
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• 2009

This paper covers finite element simulations to evaluate the terminal crimping process of automobile electrical connector. Crimping is a classical technology process to ensure the electrical and the mechanical link between a wire and a terminal. Numerical modeling of the process is helpful to choose and to optimize the dimensions of the crimping part of the connector. In this paper, we discuss a 2D simulation of the crimping process, using explicit finite element methods (ABAQUS/Explicit) and we compare the results with experimental data from the industrial process of crimping (crimping height, crimping width and compressibility). The explicit method is preferred for the modeling of multi-contact problems, in spite of the quasi-static process of crimping. As compared with CAE analysis, a performance improvement makes certain of the truth of the matter.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제11권10호
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• pp.4018-4023
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• 2010

합성구조에서 강재와 콘크리트 사이의 경계면에 효과적인 응력전달과 합성거동을 유도하기 위하여 스터드, 채널, 유공강판 등이 사용된다. 많은 연구자들이 여러 종류의 전단연결재의 특성을 개선시키기 위해 많은 노력을 기울이고 있다. 본 연구에서는 말뚝구조물과 확대기초와의 합성을 위해 개방형 유공강판 전단연결재로 보강된 강관 말뚝머리의 휨거동을 분석하였다. 개방형 유공강판 전단연결재로 보강된 강관말뚝의 휨거동을 규명하고, 다양한 변수해석에서 요구되는 정보를 얻고자 유한요소해석 프로그램인 ABAQUS를 사용하여 비선형 유한요소 해석을 수행하였다.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.367-375
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• 2011

본 논문은 플레이트 거더 상세부 설계에서 가장 주요요소가 되는 볼트 이음부에 관한 구조거동을 해석적으로 검토하였다. 또한, 비선형 유한요소프로그램인 ABAQUS의 Connector요소를 사용하여 간단하게 볼트의 거동을 표현하는 수치해석방법을 제안하고, 선행 연구의 실험을 토대로 수치해석을 실시하여 해석방법의 타당성을 검토하였다. 이음부의 위치에 따라 달라지는 작용력의 영향을 검토하기 위하여, 서로 다른 위치의 모델을 3가지로 선정하고, 각각의 모델에 대하여 다양한 설계변수(이음판의 단면적, 이음판의 강종, 볼트의 강종)에 따른 거동을 비교 분석하였다. 설계 변수에 대한 구조물의 모멘트-변위 관계를 도출하여, 각 설계 변수가 구조물의 극한 거동에 미치는 영향을 파악하고, 힘의 크기에 따른 영향을 비교하였다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.296-326
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• 1994

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the mechanical effects when one implant fixture was connected to the natural teeth with reduced alveolar bone height. This study also examined the effects of increasing the number of abutment teeth and the effects of the intramobile connector and the titanium connector as they were inserted between the implant superstructure and the fixture. The distribution and concentration load was applied to the fixed partial denture(FPD) supported by implant and the natural teeth with reduced alveolar bone height. The stress and displacement of each element was observed and compared by the two-dimensional finite element method. The following results were obtained : 1. The greater the loss of alveolar bone in natural teeth area, the greater the displacement of FPD and the stress concentration in alveolar bone around implant, especially at the stress concentration in the mesial alveolar bone crest around implant fixture. 2. The displacement of FPD was increased more and that of implants fixture was decreased more when intramobile connector was used than titanium connector was used. Also the stress concentration in alveolar bone around implant fixture was greater when intramobile connector than titanium connector. One implication of this finding was that the difference in stiffness of implant and the natural teeth with reduced alveolar bone height could be partially compensated in case of the POM intramobile connector. 3. The amount and direction of displacement and the stress distribution of the 4-unit FPD was better than those of the 3-unit FPD. It implied that the difference of stiffness of implant and natural teeth with reduced alveolar bone height could be partially compensated in case of the 4 unit FPD.

• 대한전자공학회논문지TC
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• 제48권9호
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• pp.47-53
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• 2011

본 논문에서는 커넥터의 특성임피던스 추출, 분석 방법 및 설계 변경 방법을 제안하고 임피던스를 정합하여 신호 전달 특성을 개선한다. 3차원 FEM(Finite Element Method) 전자기장(Electro-Magnetic Field) 시뮬레이터를 이용하여 커넥터의 S-파라미터를 계산하고 반사손실 및 삽입손실을 추출한다. 커넥터의 신호 전달 특성은 반사손실이 0.9 GHz 이후부터 -20 dB 이상의 값으로 높게 나타났다. 신호 전달 특성이 낮은 원인을 파악하기 위해서 회로 해석 시뮬레이터를 이용하여 커넥터의 등가 회로 모델을 추출하고 특성임피던스를 계산하였다. 커넥터의 특성임피던스는 $90.3{\Omega}$으로 임피던스 부정합이 발생하여 신호 전달 특성이 저하되었다. 따라서 신호 전달 특성을 개선할 목적으로 임피던스를 정합하기 위해서 커넥터의 커패시턴스를 증가시켰다. 이러한 설계 방안으로 커넥터 신호선의 유효 면적을 확장하고, 커넥터의 몸체 소재로 고유전체를 사용하였다. 설계 변경된 커넥터의 특성임피던스는 $58.6{\Omega}$으로 임피던스 정합에 보다 근접하여 커넥터의 반사손실이 대략 10 dB 향상되었다. 신호선의 유효 면적 증가에 의한 반사손실 개선과 고유전체의 적용으로 전자기파의 신호선 주변 집중에 의해서 삽입손실 또한 개선되었다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.85-99
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• 1996

Finite element models were constructed to analyze the mechanical behavior of a three unit fixed partial denture (FPD) with a 2nd premolar and 2nd molar abutment either employing a rigid and nonrigid connector. Gap elements were used to model the clearance space of the nonrigid connector. 1. High stress was generated in the FPD and supporting abutment around the rigid connector. 2. The pattern of stress and deflection is very similar between vertically and 20 degree mesially tilted nonrigid connector at the distal aspect of premolar abutment. 3. FPD with an inverted nonrigid connectors exhibited the worst undesirable mechanical stress states and deformations. 4. Nonrigid connector of normal orientation transmit the load to the abutment tooth, but inverted connector doesn't transmit the force.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.1161-1176
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• 2015

The connection between a column and a beam is of particular importance to ensure the safety of civil engineering structures, such as high-rise buildings and bridges. While the connector must bear sufficient force for load transmission, increase of its ductility, toughness and damping may greatly enhance the overall safety of the structures. In this work, a composite beam-column connector is proposed and analyzed with the finite element method, including effects of elasticity, linear viscoelasticity, plasticity, as well as geometric nonlinearity. The composite connector consists of three parts: (1) soft steel; (2) polymer; and (3) conventional steel to be connected to beam and column. It is found that even in the linear range, the energy dissipation capacity of the composite connector is largely enhanced by the polymer material. Since the soft steel exhibits low yield stress and high ductility, hence under large deformation the soft steel has the plastic deformation to give rise to unique energy dissipation. With suitable geometric design, the connector may be tuned to exhibit different strengths and energy dissipation capabilities for real-world applications.