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Static Wind Tunnel Test of Smart Un-manned Aerial Vehicle(SUAV) for TR-S4 Configuration (스마트 무인기 TR-S4 형상의 정적 풍동시험)

  • Choi Sung-Wook;Kim Cheol-Wan;Lee Jang-Yeon;Chung Jin-Deog
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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    • v.30 no.10 s.253
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    • pp.1012-1018
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    • 2006
  • To evaluate the aerodynamic efficiency of TR-S4 configuration, wind tunnel tests of 40% scaled model were done in KARI LSWT. TR-S4 configuration has different nacelle shape, larger EO/IR camera and aftward wing location compared with TR-S2. Component build-up test after adding each element of model is performed. Also effects of horizontal tail incidences, Flaperon and Aileron deflection. on aerodynamic characteristics are measured. Test results showed that TR-S4 configuration has favorable stability characteristics in longitudinal, lateral and directional for the pitch and yaw motions.

A Theoretical and Experimental Study on the Tribological Size Effect in Microforming Processes (마이크로 성형에서 마찰거동의 크기효과에 대한 이론적 및 실험적 연구)

  • Kim, H.S.
    • Transactions of Materials Processing
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    • v.22 no.7
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    • pp.394-400
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    • 2013
  • Microforming is a very efficient and economical technology to fabricate very small metallic parts in various applications. In order to extend the use of this forming technology for the production of microparts, the size effect, which occurs with the reduction of part size and affects the forming process significantly, must be thoroughly investigated. In this study, the tribological size effect in microforming was studied using modeling and scaled ring compression experiments. A micro-scale friction approach based on the slip-line field theory and lubricant pocket model was used to understand the friction mechanism and explain the tribological size effect. Ring compression tests were performed to analyze the interfacial friction condition from the deformation characteristics of the ring specimens. In addition, finite element analysis results were utilized to quantitatively determine the size-dependent frictional behavior of materials in various process conditions. By comparing theoretical results and experimental measurements for different size factors, the accuracy and reliability of the model were verified.

Effects of vertical ribs protruding from facades on the wind loads of super high-rise buildings

  • Quan, Yong;Hou, Fangchao;Gu, Ming
    • Wind and Structures
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.145-169
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    • 2017
  • The auxiliary structures of a high-rise building, such as balconies, ribs, and grids, are usually much smaller than the whole building; therefore, it is difficult to simulate them on a scaled model during wind tunnel tests, and they are often ignored. However, they may have notable effects on the local or overall wind loads of the building. In the present study, a series of wind pressure wind tunnel tests and high-frequency force balance (HFFB) wind tunnel tests were conducted on rigid models of an actual super high-rise building with vertical ribs protruding from its facades. The effects of the depth and spacing of vertical ribs on the mean values, fluctuating values and the most unfavorable values of the local wind pressure coefficients were investigated by analyzing the distribution of wind pressure coefficients on the facades and the variations of the wind pressure coefficients at the cross section at 2/3 of the building height versus wind direction angle. In addition, the effects of the depth and spacing of vertical ribs on the mean values, fluctuating values and power spectra of the overall aerodynamic force coefficients were studied by analyzing the aerodynamic base moment coefficients. The results show that vertical ribs significantly decrease the most unfavorable suction coefficients in the corner recession regions and edge regions of facades and increase the mean and fluctuating along-wind overall aerodynamic forces.

Engineering Characteristics of Crushed Rockfill Material

  • Lee, Young-Huy
    • Geotechnical Engineering
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.63-76
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    • 1997
  • To investigate the engineering characteristics of crushed rockfill material, the large-scaled triaxial tests have been carried out, The rpckfill is made from the greywacke, and the 3 parallel gradations with different maximum particle size(dmu=38.1mm, 25.4mm and 19.1mm) were designed for the test. The dimension of the specimen is 300mm in diameter and 600mm in height, and the applied confining stress varied from 5t/$51.6^{\circ}$ to 60t/$51.6^{\circ}$. The test results show that the influence of the maximum particle size on the stress -strain r$51.6^{\circ}\; to\; 40.5^{\circ}$ when the confining stress increases from 5t/$51.6^{\circ}$ to 60t/$51.6^{\circ}$ The hyperbolic parameter values estimated from the test result for rockfill are much different from the recommended values by Duncan et. at(1980) for GW and GP material, especially in the $\phi$ ad K-values.

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Improvement of the Design and Construction Technique of Orthotropic Steel Deck Bridges : Fatigue Strength of Three Dimensional Full-scaled Model (강바닥판교의 설계 및 시공성 향상방안 : 강바닥판교 3차원 실물 모형체의 피로강도)

  • Oh, Soon Taek
    • Journal of Korean Society of Steel Construction
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.23-32
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    • 2006
  • This study was conducted to improve the design and construction technique of orthotropic steel-deck bridges. After conducting an F.E.M. analysis of the various rib types of the connection details, static and fatigue tests were conducted, using a three-dimensional, full-scaled, orthotropic, steel-deck-plate model with internal diaphrams, to check the fatigue strength depending on the types of details. The model structure was made of two types of longitudinal ribs: the domestic standard and the European rabbit types. The fatigue strength of the steel-deck system was found to have improved through the installation of an internal diaphram, as no cracks were found on the bottom round part of the scallop with a diaphram. There were no differences between the domestic and the European types of details in terms of strength may be partially influenced by the shape of the scallop and by the installation of an internal diaphram, but it can be improved more significantly according to the quality of the welding that will be done.

Scale Model Studies for Stability Estimation of Twin Tunnels with Small Clearance (근접병설터널의 안정성 평가를 위한 모형실험 연구)

  • Kim, Pyoung Gi;Kim, Jong Woo
    • Tunnel and Underground Space
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.130-140
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    • 2013
  • In this study, scaled model tests were performed to investigate the stability of twin tunnels with small clearance, where the pillar widths were 0.5D and 0.25D, respectively. The tunnels were supposed to be constructed in anisotropic weathered rocks with $30^{\circ}$ inclined bedding planes, and the model tests were conducted under the condition of lateral pressure ratio, 1. Six types of test models which had respectively different pillar widths and support conditions were experimented, where crack initiating pressures, maximum pressures, failure modes of pillar and deformation behaviors around tunnels were investigated. The models with wider pillar were cracked under higher pressure than the models with shallower pillar. The models with lining support were cracked under higher pressure and showed less tunnel convergence than the unsupported models. The models with both lining and pillar reinforcement were proved to be most stable among the tested models. In particular, as the model of 0.25D pillar width with only lining support showed shear failure of pillar according to the existing bedding planes, so both lining and pillar reinforcement were thought to be indispensable in that case of tunnel.

Model Tests Study on Flow-induced Vibration of Truss Type Lift Gate (트러스형 리프트 게이트의 진동현상에 관한 모형실험)

  • Lee, Seong-Haeng;Kim, Ha-Jip;Park, Young-Jin;Hahm, Hyung-Gil;Kong, Bo-Sung
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.53 no.3
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    • pp.35-41
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    • 2011
  • A model test is carried out to investigate the vibration of truss type lift gate in the four major rivers project. The gate model scaled with the ratio of 1 : 25 is made of acryl panel dimensioned 1.6 m in width, 0.28 m in height in the concrete test flume. Firstly natural frequencies of the model gate are measured and the results are compared with the numerical results in order to verify the model. The amplitudes of the vibration are measured under the different gate opening and water level conditions. The results are analyzed to study the characteristics of the gate vibration according to the small gate opening, the large gate opening and the overflow conditions. These test results presents a basic data for the guide manuals of gate management and a design method to reduce the gate vibration of truss type lift gate. Finally, the vibration of truss type lift gate are assessed in comparison with those of formerly tainter gate.

Model Tests Study on Flow-induced Vibrationof Tainter Gate in Estuary Sulices(Ⅱ)- Flow from the Gate Inside to the Gate Outside - (배수갑문 테인터 게이트(Tainter Gate)의 진동현상에 관한 모형실험(Ⅱ)- 문비 안에서 밖으로의 흐름 -)

  • Lee , Seong-Haeng;Woo , Sang-Ik
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.46 no.2
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    • pp.41-47
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    • 2004
  • A model test is carried out to investigate flow-induced vibration of a Tainter gate in estuary sulices. The gate model scaled with the ratio of 1:25 is made of acryl panel dimensioned 0.66 m in width, 0.5 m in height in the concrete test flume. Firstly, natural frequencies of the model gate are measured and the results are compared with the numerical results in order to verify the model. In the flow from the gate inside to the gate outside, the amplitudes of the vibration are measured under the different gate opening and downstream water level conditions. Also revised gate models with 20 mm bottom width are tested under the different gate openings and water levels. The results are analyzed to study the characteristics of the Tainter gate vibration in the sea ward flow. These test results are assessed in comparison with the results in the lake ward flow, as a result, presents the dynamic characteristics of the Tainter gate and a basic data for the guide manuals of gate management.

Model Tests Study on Flow-induced Vibration of fainter Gate in Estuary Sulices (I) - Flow from the Gate Outside to the Gate Inside - (배수갑문 테인터 게이트(Tainter Gate)의 진동현상에 관한 모형실험 ( I ) - 문비 밖에서 안으로의 흐름 -)

  • Lee, Seong-Haeng
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.46 no.1
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    • pp.27-34
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    • 2004
  • A model test is carried out to investigate flow-induced vibration of a Tainter gate in estuary sulices. The gate model scaled with the ratio of 1:25 is made of acryl panel dimensioned 0.66m in width, 0.5m in height in the concrete test flume. Firstly, natural frequencies of the model gate are measured and the results are compared with the numerical results in order to verify the model. The amplitudes of the vibration are measured under the different gate opening and water level conditions in flow from the gate outside to the gate inside. Also 5 revised gate models with bottom width increased 0.5 cm each are tested under the different gate opening and water level. The results are analyzed to study the characteristics of the gate vibration. These test results are assessed in comparison with formerly test results, as a result, presents a design method of Tainter gate to reduce the gate vibration and a basic data for the guide manuals of gate management.

Shake-table tests on moment-resisting frames by introducing engineered cementitious composite in plastic hinge length

  • Khan, Fasih A.;Khan, Sajjad W.;Shahzada, Khan;Ahmad, Naveed;Rizwan, Muhammad;Fahim, Muhammad;Rashid, Muhammad
    • Earthquakes and Structures
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.23-34
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    • 2022
  • This paper presents experimental studies on reinforced concrete moment resisting frames that have engineered cementitious composite (ECC) in plastic hinge length (PHL) of beam/column members and beam-column joints. A two-story frame structure reduced by a 1:3 scale was further tested through a shake-table (seismic simulator) using multiple levels of simulated earthquake motions. One model conformed to all the ACI-318 requirements for IMRF, whereas the second model used lower-strength concrete in the beam/column members outside PHL. The acceleration time history of the 1994 Northridge earthquake was selected and scaled to multiple levels for shake-table testing. This study reports the observed damage mechanism, lateral strength-displacement capacity curve, and the computed response parameters for each model. The tests verified that nonlinearity remained confined to beam/column ends, i.e., member joint interface. Calculated response modification factors were 11.6 and 9.6 for the code-conforming and concrete strength deficient models. Results show that the RC-ECC frame's performance in design-based and maximum considered earthquakes; without exceeding maximum permissible drift under design-base earthquake motions and not triggering any unstable mode of damage/failure under maximum considered earthquakes. This research also indicates that the introduction of ECC in PHL of the beam/column members' detailing may be relaxed for the IMRF structures.