• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제8권4호통권29호
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• pp.19-29
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• 1996

In this paper, it is presumed that the stress time history was generated by simulation method and investigated compatibility in regard to the reappearance of stress time history. In this procedure, the identified frequency distribution of stress range of the steel railroad bridge varies with the rational values of cut off point and bar width. Thus, we show variable aspect of the equivalent stress range results from change of cut off point and bar width. In addition, we analyze the variable of RMC and RMS model due to the cut off point and bar width of the measured stress history which influencs the prediction of fatigue life in the steel railroad bridge. The simulated stress time history is carried out by the superposition method incorporating the vertical load with rotation moment obtained from the Hermition interpolation function, and compared with developing stress results from measured maxi mum stress. Through this study, we can estimate the remaining fatigue life from a safety point of view and comparative accuracy.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제59권4호
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• pp.703-718
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• 2016

Masonry arch bridges present a large segment of Iranian railway bridge stock. The ever increasing trend in traffic requires constant health monitoring of such structures to determine their load carrying capacity and life expectancy. In this respect, the performance of one of the oldest masonry arch bridges of Iranian railway network is assessed through field tests. Having a total of 11 sensors mounted on the bridge, dynamic tests are carried out on the bridge to study the response of bridge to test train, which is consist of two 6-axle locomotives and two 4-axle freight wagons. Finite element model of the bridge is developed and calibrated by comparing experimental and analytical mid-span deflection, and verified by comparing experimental and analytical natural frequencies. Analytical model is then used to assess the possibility of increasing the allowable axle load of the bridge to 25 tons. Fatigue life expectancy of the bridge is also assessed in permissible limit state. Results of F.E. model suggest an adequacy factor of 3.57 for an axle load of 25 tons. Remaining fatigue life of Veresk is also calculated and shown that a 0.2% decrease will be experienced, if the axle load is increased from 20 tons to 25 tons.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.799-805
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• 2022

Permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) are widely used in systems requiring high control precision, efficiency, and reliability. Predicting the remaining useful life (RUL) with health monitoring of PMSMs prevents catastrophic failure and ensures reliable operation of system. In this study, a model-based method for predicting the RUL of PMSMs using phase current and vibration signals is proposed. The proposed method includes feature selection and RUL prediction based on a particle filter with a degradation model. The Paris-Erdogan model describing micro fatigue crack propagation is used as the degradation model. An experimental set-up to conduct accelerated life test, capable of monitoring various signals was designed in this study. Phase current and vibration data obtained from an accelerated life test of the PMSMs were used to verify the proposed approach. Features extracted from the data were clustered based on monotonicity and correlation clustering, respectively. The results identify the effectiveness of using the current data in predicting the RUL of PMSMs.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제34권9호
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• pp.1265-1272
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• 2010

최근 들어 화력발전소는 잦은 기동과 부하 변동 하에서 안정적인 운전 및 관리에 대한 요구가 높아지고 있다. 특히 터빈, 보일러와 같이 고온 고압의 조건에서 운전되는 발전 설비의 경우 크리프 및 피로 손상의 영향으로 설비의 수명이 감소하게 된다. 보다 안전한 발전소 운영을 위해 설비의 정확한 수명평가가 중요하며 현재까지 다양한 방법이 개발되어 적용되고 있다. 그러나 현재까지는 표준화된 가이드라인이나 절차 없이 정성적/준정량적 분석에 의해 주요 설비의 수명을 평가하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 크리프 및 피로 손상기구에 근거하여 국내 화력발전 주요 설비의 수명 소비율을 평가하는 표준화된 기준을 개발하였고 실제 설비에 적용하여 평가 기준의 활용성을 검증하였다. 본 기준은 2010 전력기술기준에 수록될 예정으로 수명평가의 정확성 향상과 수명관리 표준화에 기여할 것이다.

• 전산구조공학
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.113-122
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• 1988

본 연구에서는 강도로교의 피로파손의 위험을 예측할 수 있는 실용적 모형을 개발하였다. 제안된 피로해석 모형은 피로신뢰성 이론과 교량의 피로수명에 영향을 미치는 여러가지 요인들을 고려하여 유도되었다. 피로신뢰성 함수는 Weibull분포로 가정하였고, Weibull의 수치계산형태는 강재의 피로수명과 변진폭재하로 인한 응력범위 등의 통계적 불확실량을 모두 포함하는 Ang-Munse의 식을 사용하였다. 피로해석모형에는 교량이용 기간중에 발생할 수 있는 일평균교통량(ADTT)의 변화, 재하이력의 변화, 진추조사의 효과 등을 고려하였다. 응력범위 주상도는 개설 교량에 대한 현장실측결과로부터 구한 랜던 응력파로부터 작도하고, 그 결과 구해지는 응력범위분포는 Beta분포로 모형화 하였다. 본 연구에서 제안한 피로해석 방법을 실제 개설 교량에 대해 적용한 결과, 제안된 피로해석모형과 수치계산을 위하여 개발된 전산프로그램은 기설 노후 강교의 피로 내하력 판정이나 잔존수명의 예측 등을 위한 실용적인 방법으로 사용될 수 있다고 생각된다.

• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.46-55
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• 2011

This paper deals with the crack propagation life assessment of T-joint welded structure where typical fatigue cracks have been frequently initiated when the marine vessels experience the storm load. Welding residual stresses are calculated to investigate its effects on the fatigue life. Thereafter the residual stress distribution was applied to the AFGROW life prediction program, which incorporated the loading, the welding residual stress, and the geometric shape of the structure. The fatigue tests of the T-joint welded specimen under storm loading show the beach mark clearly generated on the fractured section of the weldment. The crack propagation life estimated based on the beach mark is compared with that of AFGROW to validate the life prediction. Based on the results, the evaluation method of the remaining fatigue life for T-joint fillet weldment of marine vessel's cargo hold with random load or storm load was established.

• 한국자동차공학회논문집
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• 제7권6호
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• pp.258-269
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• 1999

It is important to evaluate fatigue damage of in-service material in respect to assure safety and remaining fatigue life in structure and mechanical components under cyclic load . Fatigue damage is represented by mathematical modelling with crack growth rate da/dN and cycle ration N/Nf and is detected by X-ray diffraction and ultrasonic wave method etc. But this is estimated generally by single parameter but influenced by many test conditions The characteristics of it indicates fatigue damage has complex fracture mechanism. Therefore, in this study we propose that back-propagation neural networks on the basis of ration of X-ray half-value breath B/Bo, fractal dimension Df and fracture mechanical parameters can construct artificial intelligent networks estimating crack growth rate da/dN and cycle ratio N/Nf without regard to stress amplitude Δ $\sigma$.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제63권6호
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• pp.703-712
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• 2017

The composite blades of offshore wind turbines accumulate structural damage such as fatigue cracking due to harsh operation environments during their service time, leading to premature structural failures. This paper investigates various fatigue crack models for reproducing crack development in composite blades and proposes a stochastic approach to predict fatigue crack evolution and to analyse failure probability for the composite blades. Three typical fatigue models for the propagation of fatigue cracks, i.e., Miner model, Paris model and Reifsnider model, are discussed to reproduce the fatigue crack evolution in composite blades subjected to cyclical loadings. The lifetime probability of fatigue failure of the composite blades is estimated by stochastic deterioration modelling such as gamma process. Based on time-dependent reliability analysis and lifecycle cost analysis, an optimised maintenance policy is determined to make the optimal decision for the composite blades during the service time. A numerical example is employed to investigate the effectiveness of predicting fatigue crack growth, estimating the probability of fatigue failure and evaluating an optimal maintenance policy. The results from the numerical study show that the stochastic gamma process together with the proper fatigue models can provide a useful tool for remaining useful life predictions and optimum maintenance strategies of the composite blades of offshore wind turbines.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제52권12호
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• pp.2949-2957
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• 2020

Fatigue crack growth model has been developed for dissimilar metal weld joints of a piping component under cyclic loading, where in the crack is located at the center of the weld in the circumferential direction. The fracture parameter, Stress Intensity Factor (SIF) has been computed by using principle of superposition as K_H + K_M. K_H is evaluated by assuming that, the complete specimen is made of the material containing the notch location. In second stage, the stress field ahead of the crack tip, accounting for the strength mismatch, the applied load and geometry has been characterized to evaluate SIF (K_M). For each incremental crack depth, stress field ahead of the crack tip has been quantified by using J-integral (elastic), mismatch ratio, plastic interaction factor and stress parallel to the crack surface. The associated constants for evaluation of K_M have been computed by using the quantified stress field with respect to the distance from the crack tip. Net SIF (K_H + K_M) computed, has been used for the crack growth analysis and remaining life prediction by Paris crack growth model. To validate the model, SIF and remaining life has been predicted for a pipe made up of (i) SA312 Type 304LN austenitic stainless steel and SA508 Gr. 3 Cl. 1. Low alloy carbon steel (ii) welded SA312 Type 304LN austenitic stainless-steel pipe. From the studies, it is observed that the model could predict the remaining life of DMWJ piping components with a maximum difference of 15% compared to experimental observations.

• 한국에너지공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국에너지공학회 1999년도 춘계 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.171-176
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• 1999

Nondestructive inspection and accompanying life analysis based on fracture mechanics were the major conventional methods for evaluating remaining life of critical high temperature components in power plants. By using these conventional methods, it has been difficult to perform in-service inspection for life prediction. Also, quantitative damage evaluation due to unexpected abrupt changes in operating temperature was almost impossible. Thus, many efforts have been made for evaluating remaining life during operation of the plants and predicting real-time life usage values based on the shape of structures, operating history, and material properties. In this study, a core software for on-line life monitoring system which carries out real-time life evaluation of a critical component in power boiler(high temperature steam headers) is developed. The software is capable of evaluating creep and fatigue life usage from the real-time stress data calculated by using temperature/stress transfer Green functions derived for the specific headers and by counting transient cycles. The major benefits of the developed software lie in determining future operating schedule, inspection interval, and replacement plan by monitoring real-time life usage based on prior operating history.