• Composites Research
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.7-12
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• 2009

본 연구는 압전 작동기 기반 초소형 날갯짓 비행체의 날갯짓 운동을 위해, 압전 작동기의 펌핑 운동을 효과적으로 날갯짓 운동으로 변환하는 힌지 메커니즘 제작 기법에 대해 다루었다. 경량화를 위해 탄소섬유/에폭시(Graphite/Epoxy) 프리프레그를 사용하고, 반복적인 제작이 용이하도록 레이저 절단기를 활용하였으며, 힌지부는 얇은 캡톤 필름을 이용해 컴플라이언트(compliant) 메커니즘으로 구성하였다. 제작된 힌지 메커니즘을 압전 유니모프 작동기 PUMPS에 연결하여 동작시켜 본결과, 300V 170Hz 인가 전압에서 $173^{\circ}$의 큰 날갯짓 각을 가짐을 확인하였다.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.437-454
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• 2023

Real-time hybrid simulation (RTHS), which has the advantages of a substructure pseudo-dynamic test, is widely used to investigate the rate-dependent mechanical response of structures under earthquake excitation. However, time delay in RTHS can cause inaccurate results and experimental instabilities. Thus, this study proposes a model-based adaptive control strategy using a Kalman filter (KF) to minimize the time delay and improve RTHS stability and accuracy. In this method, the adaptive control strategy consists of three parts-a feedforward controller based on the discrete inverse model of a servohydraulic actuator and physical specimen, a parameter estimator using the KF, and a feedback controller. The KF with the feedforward controller can significantly reduce the variable time delay due to its fast convergence and high sensitivity to the error between the desired displacement and the measured one. The feedback control can remedy the residual time delay and minimize the method's dependence on the inverse model, thereby improving the robustness of the proposed control method. The tracking performance and parametric studies are conducted using the benchmark problem in RTHS. The results reveal that better tracking performance can be obtained, and the KF's initial settings have limited influence on the proposed strategy. Virtual RTHSs are conducted with linear and nonlinear physical substructures, respectively, and the results indicate brilliant tracking performance and superb robustness of the proposed method.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.605-619
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• 2022

The tensile behavior of the Thread-fixed One-side Bolt (TOB) at high temperatures was studied using the Finite Element Modeling (FEM) to explore the structural responses that could not be measured in tests. The accuracy of the FEM was verified using the test results from the failure mode, load-displacement curve as well as yielding load. Three typical failure modes of TOB connected T-stubs were observed, which were the Flange Yielding (FY), the Bolt Failure (BF) and the Coupling Failure mode (CF). The influence of the flange thickness tb and the temperature θ on the tensile behavior of the T-stub were discussed. The initial stiffness and the yielding load decreased with the increase of the temperature. The T-stubs almost lost their resistance when the temperature exceeded 700℃. The failure modes of T-stubs were mainly decided by the flange thickness, which relates to the anchorage of the hole threads and the bending resistance of flange. The failure mode could also be changed by the high temperature. Design equations in EN 1993-1-8 were modified and verified by the FEM results. The results showed that these equations could predict the failure mode and the yielding load at different temperatures with satisfactory accuracy.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.23-30
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• 2024

Purpose: Ankle instability is a common issue in both daily activities and sports, often leading to recurrent injuries. Elastic taping is a non-pharmacological intervention used to improve ankle stability. This study aimed to investigate the immediate effects of elastic taping on ankle stability, center of pressure (COP) movement, and foot pressure distribution. Methods: A single-group pre-posttest design was employed, with 30 participants included in the study. Plantar pressure and COP parameters were measured before and after the application of elastic taping. Taping was administered in three distinct patterns to enhance ankle stability. Results: Immediate effects of elastic taping were evident in COP parameters. Following taping application, there was a significant decrease in COP total displacement, COP area, and COP velocity. However, no significant changes were observed in plantar pressure parameters. Conclusion: The application of elastic taping in this study demonstrated immediate effects on ankle stability and COP parameters, indicating its potential as a viable intervention for improving balance. Further research with larger sample sizes and long-term follow-up is needed to elucidate the sustained effects of elastic taping on ankle stability.

• 한국가시화정보학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.40-48
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• 2024

This study presents an in-vitro model designed to simulate mitral valve regurgitation, aiming to compare the quantification results between Proximal Isovelocity Surface Area(PISA) and 4D Flow MRI on both fixed and valve annulus tracking(VAT) views. The in-vitro model replicates the dynamic conditions of the mitral valve in a pulsatile environment, utilizing a piston pump set at 60 bpm. Through systematic experiments and analysis, the study evaluates the accuracy and effectiveness of PISA and 4D Flow MRI in assessing regurgitation severity, considering both fixed and valve annulus tracking. The displacement length measured in echo closely resembled that of optical measurements, making it advantageous for structural analysis. VAT-4D flow MRI exhibited the smallest deviation from actual flow rate values, establishing it as most accurate method for quantitative regurgitation assessment.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.489-499
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• 2024

Infill masonry walls are vulnerable to lateral loads, including seismic, wind, and concentrated push loads. Various strengthening metal fittings have been proposed to improve lateral load resistance, particularly against seismic loads. This study introduces the use of post-compressed wedges as a novel reinforcement method for infill masonry walls to enhance lateral load resistance. The resistance of the infill masonry wall against lateral-concentrated push loads was assessed using an out-of-plane push-over test on specimens sized 2,300×2,410×190 mm³. The presence or absence of wedges and wedge spacing were set as variables. The push-over test results showed that both the unreinforced specimen and the specimen reinforced with 300 mm spaced wedges toppled, while the specimen reinforced with 100 mm spaced wedges remained upright. Peak loads were measured to be 0.74, 29.77, and 5.88 kN for unreinforced specimens and specimens reinforced with 100 mm and 300 mm spaced wedges, respectively. Notably, a tighter reinforcement spacing yielded a similar strength, as expected, which was attributed to the increased friction force between the masonry wall and steel frame. The W-series specimens exhibited a trend comparable to that of the displacement ductility ratio. Overall, the findings validate that post-compressed wedges improve the out-of-plane strength of infill masonry walls.

• Wind and Structures
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.445-459
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• 2024

To model the aeroelasticity in vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) of slender tubular towers, this paper presents an approach where the aerodynamic damping distribution along the height of the structure is calculated not only as a function of the normalized lateral oscillation but also considering the local incoming wind velocity ratio to the critical velocity (velocity ratio). The three-dimensionality of aerodynamic damping depending on the tower's displacement and the velocity ratio has been observed in recent studies. A contour map model of aerodynamic damping is generated based on the forced vibration tests. A sectional calculation procedure based on the spectral method is developed by defining the aerodynamic damping locally at each increment of height. The proposed contour map model of aerodynamic damping and the sectional calculation procedure are validated with full-scale measurement data sets of a rotorless wind turbine tower, where good agreement between the prediction and measured values is obtained. The prediction of cross-wind response of the wind turbine tower is performed over a range of wind speeds which allows the estimation of resulting fatigue damage. The proposed model gives more realistic prediction in comparison to the approach included in current standards.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.139-146
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• 2008

목적: 아킬레스 동종 이식건을 사용하여 경골 내재술식으로 시행한 이중 다발 후방 십자 인대 재건술을 소개하고, 이 방법으로 수술하여 2년 이상 추시 관찰한 11예의 임상 결과를 보고하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 슬관절 만성 후방 불안정성과 급성 후방 십자 인대 파열이 있는 11예에서 후방 십자 인대 재건술을 시행하였고, 임상적 분석 방법으로는 IKDC(International Knee Documentation Committee) 평가법을 사용하였으며, 후방 전위 방사선 소견 및 KT-1000TM arthrometer를 이용한 전위 검사법을 이용하여 평가 하였다. 결과: 90도 굴곡위 후방 전위 방사선 사진 및 10도 굴곡위 KT-1000TM arthrometer 에서의 결과는 술 전 평균 각각 13.4 mm, 11.4 mm에서 술 후 평균 각각 4.4 mm, 3.9 mm로 호전되었다. 또한 IKDC 평가법에서는 9예에서 만족할 만한 결과를 얻었다. 1예에서 굴곡 시 경미한 관절 강직이 발생하였고, 나머지 1예에서 후방 불안정성이 충분히 교정되지 못하였다. 동종 이식건으로 인한 합병증은 없었다. 결론: 아킬레스 동종 이식건을 사용하여 경골 내재술식으로 시행한 이중 다발 후방 십자 인대 재건술은 급격한 경골 터널로 인해 발생할 수 있는 이식건의 마모를 피할 수 있고, 슬관절 굴곡위 뿐만 아니라 신전위에서도 후방 안정성을 유지할 수 있으므로 슬관절의 후방 십자 인대의 급성 파열 및 후방 십자 인대 재건술 후 재발된 불안정성을 포함한 만성 후방 불안정성에서 유용하게 사용할 수 있는 방법이다.

• 한국건설순환자원학회논문집
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.279-286
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• 2019

본 연구에서는 기준압축강도 180MPa의 강섬유 보강 초고강도 콘크리트(UHSC)의 인장 특성에 관한 실험 연구를 수행하였다. 부피비 1%의 강섬유를 혼입하여 직접인장강도 시편과 3점 하중재하 휨 실험을 위한 프리즘 시편을 제작하였다. 제작된 시편은 균열 유도를 위하여 시편 중앙에 노치를 설정하였으며, 각 평가방법에 따라 실험을 수행하였다. 우선, 콘크리트의 균열 후 거동 특성을 파악하기 위하여 직접인장강도 실험을 수행하여 응력-변형률 곡선을 분석하였으며, 3점 하중재하 휨 실험을 통하여 하중-CMOD 곡선을 얻고, 역해석을 수행하여 응력-변형률 곡선을 분석하였다. 직접인장강도 실험과 3점 하중재하 휨 실험의 인장거동 특성은 유사하게 나타났다. 또한, SC 구조설계지침에서 제시하고 있는 인장응력-변형률 곡선 모델링을 수행하고, 측정값과 예측값의 비교분석을 수행하였다. 재료감소계수가 1.0일 때, 변형률이 0.02일 때까지 예측값은 측정값과 유사하게 나타나지만, 재료감소계수가 0.8일 때, 예측값은 측정값의 최소값에 근접한다. 또한, 변형률이 0.02를 초과하는 구간에서는 SC 구조설계지침에 의한 예측값이 측정값을 과소평가한다.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.50-59
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• 2021

현재 공용중인 교량에 대한 재하시험으로 계측한 응답과 초기해석모델의 해석 응답을 비교하여 응답보정계수를 계산하고, 이 모델을 사용하여 내하율과 내하력을 평가하는 방법을 적용하고 있다. 그러나 이러한 응답보정계수는 계측 위치와 하중 조건에 따라 변동하는 값을 준다. 특히 초기해석모델이 교량의 거동에 합당하지 않은 경우, 그 변동 폭이 크며 보정된 모델에 의한 해석 응답이 계측된 응답과 동떨어진 결과를 줄 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 저속으로 주행하는 차량의 다양한 하중 조건에서 동적 성분을 제거한 정적 응답을 얻기 위해 의사정적재하시험법을 적용하였다. 두 개의 유사한 PSC-I 거더교에서 정적 응답을 계측하고, 두 교량 각각에 대한 변위와 변형률에 대한 응답보정계수를 계산하였다. 초기해석모델이 제대로 설정되어 있지 않다면, 평균적으로 구한 응답보정계수로 보정한 모델의 해석 응답이 계측 응답과 오차범위 내에 들어오는지 않음을 확인하였다.