• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.173-181
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• 2016

This paper reports on the development of a roller-cam clutch mechanism. This mechanism can transfer bidirectional torque with high backdrivability, as well as increase actuation energy efficiency, in electrical exoskeleton robots. The developed mechanism was installed at the robot knee joint and unclutched during the swing phase which uses less metabolic energy, thereby functioning as a passive joint. The roller-cam clutch aimed to increase actuation energy efficiency while also producing high backdrivability by generating zero impedance for users during the swing phase. To develop the mechanism, mathematical modeling of the roller-cam clutch was conducted, with the design having more than three safety factors following optimization. Titanium (Ti-6AL-4V) material was used. Finally, modeling verification was done using ANSYS software.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제9권5호
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• pp.327-340
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• 2012

The search for a design that meets both performance and safety, with minimal cost and lesser environmental impact was always the goal of structural engineers. In general, the design of conventional reinforced concrete structures is an iterative process based on rules of thumb established from the personal experience and intuition of the designer. However, such procedure makes the design process exhaustive and only occasionally leads to the best solution. In such context, this work presents the development and implementation of a mathematical formulation for obtaining optimal sections of reinforced concrete columns subjected to uniaxial flexural compression, based on the verification of strength proposed by the Brazilian standard NBR 6118 (ABNT 2007). To minimize the cost of the reinforced concrete columns, the Simulated Annealing optimization method was used, in which the amount and diameters of the reinforcement bars and the dimensions of the columns cross sections were considered as discrete variables. The results obtained were compared to those obtained from the conventional design procedure and other optimization methods, in an attempt to verify the influence of resistance class, variations in the magnitudes of bending moment and axial force, and material costs on the optimal design of reinforced concrete columns subjected to uniaxial flexural compression.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.145-161
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• 2014

The article presents the statistical method of grouping the results of the compressive strength of concrete in continuous production. It describes the method of dividing the series of compressive strength results into batches of statistically stable strength parameters at specific time intervals, based on the standardized concept of "concrete family". The article presents the examples of calculations made for two series of concrete strength results, from which sets of decreased strength parameters were separated. When assessing the quality of concrete elements and concrete road surfaces, the principal issue is the control of the compressive strength parameters of concrete. Large quantities of concrete mix manufactured in a continuous way should be subject to continuous control. Standardized approach to assessing the concrete strength proves to be insufficient because it does not allow for the detection of subsets of the decreased strength results, which in turn makes it impossible to make adjustments to the concrete manufacturing process and to identify particular product or area on site with decreased concrete strength. In this article two independent methods of grouping the test results of concrete with statistically stable strength parameters were proposed, involving verification of statistical hypothesis based on statistical tests: Student's t-test and Mann - Whitney - U test.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.17-35
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• 2012

Simplified equations for fundamental period of vibration of skeletal structures provided by most seismic design provisions suffer from the absence of any associated confidence levels and of any reference to their empirical basis. Therefore, such equations may typically give a sector of designers the false impression of yielding a fairly accurate value of the period of vibration. This paper, although not addressing simplified codes equations, introduces a set of mathematical equations utilizing the theory of error propagation and First-Order Second-Moment (FOSM) techniques to determine bounds on the relative error in theoretically calculated fundamental period of vibration of skeletal structures. In a complementary step, and for verification purposes, Monte Carlo simulation technique has been also applied. The latter, despite involving larger computational effort, is expected to provide more precise estimates than FOSM methods. Studies of parametric uncertainties applied to reinforced concrete frame bents - potentially idealized as SDOF systems - are conducted demonstrating the effect of randomness and uncertainty of various relevant properties, shaping both mass and stiffness, on the variance (i.e. relative error) in the estimated period of vibration. Correlation between mass and stiffness parameters - regarded as random variables - is also thoroughly discussed. According to achieved results, a relative error in the period of vibration in the order of 19% for new designs/constructions and of about 25% for existing structures for assessment purposes - and even climbing up to about 36% in some special applications and/or circumstances - is acknowledged when adopting estimates gathered from the literature for relative errors in the relevant random input variables.

• 한국항행학회논문지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.412-418
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• 2009

본 논문에서는 노치형 웨이퍼 20~25개를 일련번호가 같은 위치에 자동으로 정렬이 되도록 하여 반도체 공정 전, 후 감지기에 의해 웨이퍼의 공정상태 파악을 용이하게 하는 시스템 개발 및 정확하게 노치를 정렬하는 보정 알고리즘, 스테핑 모터 제어 알고리즘을 제안하였다. 웨이퍼 회전 시 표면 재질이 적당한 마찰 계수를 가지며 웨이퍼의 회전으로 파티클(Particle)이 발생하지 않는 소재를 사용하여 발생을 최소화 시킬 수 있었다. 또한 미끄럼 방지를 위한 기구설계 기술을 개발하였고, 수학적 검증을 통한 성능평가를 실시하였다. 본 연구 개발 시스템은 반도체 공정 진행 중 웨이퍼의 오염 방지로 반도체 수율을 향상 시킬 수 있으며, 향후 450mm 이상의 대형 웨이퍼 생성 시에도 탄력적으로 적용 할 수 있다.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.343-350
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• 2003

인공신경망(Artificial Neural Network, ANN) 해석기술을 지반공학 분야에서 활용하는 경우가 점점 다양해지고 있다. 이 연구에서는 초음파에 의해 증가된 토양수세법의 효율성을 해석하는 모델개발에 인공신경망기법을 적용하였다. 실내시험을 통하여 인공신경망을 위한 입력자료를 확보한 뒤 이를 이용하여 모델을 학습시킨 후 모델검증을 실시하였다. 해석 변수, 즉 모멘텀항, 학습률, 전이함수 종류, 은닉층 수 및 노드 수 등을 달리하여 연구를 수행하였으며 최적의 조건을 도출한 후 개발된 모델의 검증을 실시하였다. 개발된 모델의 검증결과 측정값과 예측값의 상관관계가 매우 높게 나타났으며 이를 통하여 수학적 모델 수립이 곤란한 토양수세 초음파 기법의 전반적인 고찰의 기초를 확립하였다.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.387-394
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• 2005

Accurate predictions and simulations of the behavior of space structures based on analytical models become more important. In order to perform analysis to support the design of Ku-band transponder panel for the Communications and Broadcasting Satellite(CBS), mathematical models of the panel were generated in the form of finite element models. Test verification of these models is required before the transponder panel can be certified for launch environments. A modal identification was performed to obtain modal parameters which can be compared with the test results using correlation techniques. This paper approaches the sensor placement from the standpoint of the structural dynamicist who uses the modal parameter obtained during launch environmental test. The models were validated by performing a test-analysis correlation and updating analysis. It was proved that the Ku-band transponder panel satisfies the environmental test requirements.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제26권9호
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• pp.1874-1881
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• 2002

Heat dissipation technology using the flow resonant phenomenon is a kind of a new concept in the heat transfer area. A vibration exciter is needed to enhance air flow mixing which has the natural shedding frequency of thermal system. A mechanical vibrating device for the air flow oscillation is introduced, which is driven by a moving coil actuator with a displacement estimator using strain gage. An analytical dynamic model for this mechanical vibration exciter is presented and its validity is checked by the comparison with experimental data. Values of some unknown system parameters in the analytic model are estimated through the system identification approach. Based on this mathematical model, the vibration exciter using strain displacement estimator is developed. During the experimental verification phase, it turns out the high modal resonant characteristics of a vibrating plate are a major barrier against obtaining a high bandwidth vibration exciter.

• 한국소음진동공학회논문집
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.73-81
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• 2002

This paper introduces a four-Pole Lorentz force type self-bearing motor in which a new winding configuration is proposed to enable the sing1e winding to function both as a synchronous PM motor and as a magnetic bearing. The Lorentz force type has some good points such as the linearity of control force, freedom from flux saturation, and high efficiency, unlike conventional self-bearing motors using a reluctance force. And also, compared with the previously proposed eight-pole type, this four-pole self-bearing motor is more profitable for high rotational speed. In this paper, mathematical expressions of torque and radial force in the proposed self-bearing motor are derived to show that they can be separately controlled regardless of rotational speed and time. For verification of the theory, a prototype is made, where a ring-shape outer rotor is actively controlled in two radial directions while the other motions are passively stable supposing the radial stability. Through some experiments. it is shown that the proposed scheme can provide high capability and feasibility for a small high-speed self-bearing motor.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2003년도 봄 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.53-58
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• 2003

Many researchers have rigorously studied the nonlinear behavior of stress-strain relationship of concrete using mathematical curves. Most of model equations for stress-strain relationship, however, have been focused on old age concrete, and were not able to adequately represent the behavior of concrete at an early age. A wide understanding on the behavior of concrete from early age to old age is very important in evaluating the durability and service life of concrete structures. In previous study by authors of this paper, a stress-strain model equation for low- and medium-strength concretes was suggested. In this paper, to extend the application region of compressive stress-strain curve to high-strength concrete, an analytical research was performed. An analytical expression of stress-strain curve with strength and age was developed using regression analyses on the experimental results. For the verification of the proposed model equation, it was compared to the experimental data. The result showed that the proposed model equation was not only compatible with the experimental data quite satisfactorily but also describing well the effect of strength and age on stress-strain curve.