• Coupled systems mechanics
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• 제7권5호
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• pp.583-610
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• 2018

This paper discusses the issues associated with modeling frictional contact between solid bodies undergoing large deformations. The most common model for friction on contact interfaces in solid mechanics is the Coulomb friction model, in which two distinct responses are possible: stick and slip. Handling the transition between these two phases computationally has been a source of algorithmic instability, lack of convergence and non-unique solutions, particularly in the presence of large deformations. Most computational models for frictional contact have used penalty or updated Lagrangian approaches to enforce frictional contact conditions. These two approaches, however, present some computational challenges due to conditioning issues in penalty-type implementations and the iterative nature of the updated Lagrangian formulation, which, particularly in large simulations, may lead to relatively slow convergence. Alternatively, a plasticity-inspired implementation of frictional contact has been shown to handle the stick-slip conditions in a local, algorithmically efficient manner that substantially reduces computational cost and successfully avoids the issues of instability and lack of convergence often reported with other methods (Laursen and Simo 1993). The formulation of this approach, however, has been limited to the small deformations realm, a fact that severely limited its application to contact problems where large deformations are expected. In this paper, we present an algorithmically consistent formulation of this method that preserves its key advantages, while extending its application to the realm of large-deformation contact problems. We show that the method produces results similar to the augmented Lagrangian formulation at a reduced computational cost.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.393-404
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• 2023

This paper presents the application of hybrid-simulation-based adapter elements for the non-linear two-scale analysis of reinforced concrete frames with masonry infills under seismic-like demands. The approach provides communication and distribution of the computations carried out by two or more remote or locally distributed numerical models connected through the OpenFresco Framework. The modeling consists of a global analysis formed by macro-elements to represent frames and walls, and to reduce global degrees of freedom, portions of the structure that require advanced analysis are substituted by experimental elements and dimensional couplings acting as interfaces with their respective sub-assemblies. The local sub-assemblies are modeled by solid finite elements where the non-linear behavior of concrete matrix and masonry infill adopt a continuum damage representation and the reinforcement steel a discrete one, the conditions at interfaces between concrete and masonry are considered through a contact model. The methodology is illustrated through the analysis of a frame-wall system subjected to lateral loads comparing the results of using macro-elements, finite element model and experimental observations. Finally, to further assess and validate the methodology proposed, the paper presents the pushover analysis of two more complex structures applying both modeling scales to obtain their corresponding capacity curves.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제33권10호
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• pp.1091-1098
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• 2009

In this paper, the procedure to estimate fatigue crack initiation life has been established by considering fretting wear and multiaxial stress states on the contact surface of press-fitted shafts. And a method to calculate the local friction coefficient during the running-in period of fretting wear process has been proposed. The predicted result of worn surface profile in the press-fitted shaft with non-linear local friction coefficient can avoid excessive wear depth estimation compared with that for the case of constant local friction coefficient. Furthermore, the predicted fatigue crack initiation lives based on Smith-Watson-Topper model considering the fretting wear are in good agreement with the experimental data. Consequently, the present method is valid not only for predicting worn surface profile, but also for assessing fatigue crack initiation lives considering the fretting wear during the running-in period in press fits.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.71-87
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• 2014

Interaction between closely-spaced buildings subject to earthquake induced strong ground motions, termed in the literature as "seismic pounding", occurs commonly during major seismic events in contemporary congested urban environments. Seismic pounding is not taken into account by current codes of practice and is rarely considered in practice at the design stage of new buildings constructed "in contact" with existing ones. Thus far, limited research work has been devoted to quantify the influence of slab-to-slab pounding on the inelastic seismic demands at critical locations of structural members in adjacent structures that are not aligned in series. In this respect, this paper considers a typical case study of a "new" reinforced concrete (R/C) EC8-compliant, torsionally sensitive, 7-story corner building constructed within a block, in bi-lateral contact with two existing R/C 5-story structures with same height floors. A non-linear local plasticity numerical model is developed and a series of non-linear time-history analyses is undertaken considering the corner building "in isolation" from the existing ones (no-pounding case), and in combination with the existing ones (pounding case). Numerical results are reported in terms of averages of ratios of peak inelastic rotation demands at all structural elements (beams, columns, shear walls) at each storey. It is shown that seismic pounding reduces on average the inelastic demands of the structural members at the lower floors of the 7-story building. However, the discrepancy in structural response of the entire block due to torsion-induced, bi-directionally seismic pounding is substantial as a result of the complex nonlinear dynamics of the coupled building block system.

• Journal of Medicine and Life Science
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.107-114
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• 2023

Epidemiological control of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is needed to estimate the infection period of confirmed cases and identify potential cases. The present study, targeting confirmed cases for which the time of COVID-19 symptom onset was disclosed, aimed to investigate the relationship between intervals (day) from symptom onset to testing the cycle threshold (CT) values of real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Of the COVID-19 confirmed cases, those for which the date of suspected symptom onset in the epidemiological investigation was specifically disclosed were included in this study. Interval was defined as the number of days from symptom onset (as disclosed by the patient) to specimen collection for testing. A locally weighted regression smoothing (LOWESS) curve was applied, with intervals as explanatory variables and CT values (CTR for RdRp gene and CTE for E gene) as outcome variables. After finding its non-linear relationship, a polynomial regression model was applied to estimate the 95% confidence interval values of CTR and CTE by interval. The application of LOWESS in 331 patients identified a U-shaped curve relationship between the CTR and CTE values according to the number of interval days, and both CTR and CTE satisfied the quadratic model for interval days. Active application of these results to epidemiological investigations would minimize the chance of failing to identify individuals who are in contact with COVID-19 confirmed cases, thereby reducing the potential transmission of the virus to local communities.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.37-44
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• 2019

결합 기반 페리다이나믹 모델은 간단한 재료 모델을 통해 취성 재료의 다양한 동적 파괴 특성을 확인할 수 있었지만, 다양한 재료 구성 모델을 표현하는데 많은 한계점이 나타났다. 특히, 절점 간 결합이 서로 독립적으로 작용하여 포아송 비가 고정되고 전단 변형이 표현되는 않는 문제점이 있다. 상태 기반 페리다이나믹 모델은 보다 일반화되고 엄밀한 재료 모델링이 가능하며, 모든 결합의 변형 정보를 통해 각 절점의 거동이 계산되기 때문에 결합 기반 모델에서 표현하지 못한 전단 변형까지도 표현 가능하다. 본 연구에서는 상태 기반 페리다이나믹 모델을 통해 재료 모델을 구성하고, 소성 흐름 법칙으로부터 재료의 완전 소성 거동을 표현할 수 있도록 간단한 재료 모델을 구성한다. 평판 수치 예제를 통해 구성된 완전 소성 재료 모델을 검증하고 응력 변형 곡선을 확인한다. 또한 비국부 접촉 모델링을 통해 서로 다른 두 물체가 충돌하는 현상을 모사하여, 화강암반 모델의 고속 충돌 파괴 해석을 수행하고 결과분석 및 실험현상과 비교한다.

• Membrane and Water Treatment
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.129-137
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• 2022

In this study, the removal of Ciprofloxacin (CPX) from aqueous solutions was investigated by a new activated carbon adsorbent prepared from orange peel (ACOP) with chemical activation using ZnCl₂. The physicochemical properties of orange peel activated carbon were characterized by proximate and ultimate analysis, scanning electron microscopy, BET surface area determination and Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopic studies. According to Brunauer-Emmett-Teller isotherm and non-local-density functional theory, the cumulative surface area, pore volume and pore size of ACOP were determined as 1193 m² g^-1, 0.83 cc g^-1 and 12.7 Å, respectively. The effects of contact time, pH, temperature and ACOP dose on the batch adsorption of CPX were studied. Adsorption equilibrium data of CPX with ACOP were found to be compatible with both the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. CPX adsorption capacity of ACOP was calculated as 181.8 mg g^-1 using Langmuir isotherm. The CPX adsorption kinetics were found to be harmonious with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. Conclusively, ACOP can be assessable as an effective adsorbent for the removal of ciprofloxacin (CPX) from aqueous solutions.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.99-105
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• 2019

This study presents an experimental investigation of the wear and oxidation of the bristles of a brush seal in a super-heated steam environment. We construct a model reflecting normal force and radial interference to predict the amount of wear. To monitor the volume loss of the bristle induced by the swirl phenomenon of the rotor, we measure the clearance between the rotor and the brush seal by using a non-contact 3-D device. We calculate the area by using the area-wise measurement method. Considering the obvious brush seal wear variables, we use two disks with different roughness($Ra=0.1{\mu}m$ and $100{\mu}m$) to determine the effect of roughness on wear. Considering an actual steam turbine, we utilize a steam generator and super-heater to generate a working fluid (0.95MPa, 523.15K) that has high kinetic energy. We observe the abrasion of the bristles in the hot steam environment through a scanning electron microscope image. This study also conducted energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis for a qualitative evaluation of local chemistry. The results indicate that the wear and elimination of bristles occur on the disk with high roughness, and the weight increases due to oxidation. Furthermore these results, reveal that the bristle oxidation is accelerated more under super-heated steam conditions than under conditions without steam.

• 지구물리와물리탐사
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.40-50
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• 2010

연결성이 좋지 않은 노두, 주향 경사 등의 지질 구조선을 연결하여 지질도를 작성하는 과정은 지질학자의 주관적인 견해를 배제하기 어렵다. 따라서 이러한 지질도는 좁은 지역들에서 나타나는 노두의 복잡한 공간적 분포를 이용하여 해석하게 된다. 또한, 물리탐사 자료를 이용하여 부족한 지질구조 정보를 보완하는 연구들이 수행되고 있으나, 물리탐사 자체가 가지는 역산해의 비유일성 및 각 지질 구조간의 물성 차이에 대한 불확실성으로 인하여 많은 제한점을 갖고 있다. 이번 연구에서 제안하는 방법은 예비 지질 모델 구현에 이용될 수 있는 물리탐사 자료 해석을 통해 획득된 구조 경계 정보와 지형학 자료의 삼점 해석 결과를 이용하여 주향 경사와 같은 지질 구조 정보를 제공할 수 있다. 이를 통하여 추정된 지질 정보들이 지질 조사를 통해 획득된 정보와 결합되기 위해서는 공간 규모 측면에서의 호환 가능성이 검증되어야 하며, 검증된 자료들은 평면상의 자료로 구성되어 지질학자들이 지질도를 작성하는 과정의 초기 자료로 이용되어진다. 따라서 해석된 지질도는 추정된 지질 정보와 공간적 구조적으로 부합되어져야 한다. 이 연구에서 개발된 알고리즘은 캐나다 뉴브런즈윅주 배서스트 광산 부근 두 지역의 습곡구조에 적용하여 해석하였다.