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Dynamic Stability and Semi-Analytical Taylor Solution of Arch With Symmetric Mode (대칭 모드 아치의 준-해석적 테일러 해와 동적 안정성)

  • Pokhrel, Bijaya P.;Shon, Sudeok;Ha, Junhong;Lee, Seungjae
    • Journal of Korean Association for Spatial Structures
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.83-91
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    • 2018
  • In this study, we investigated the dynamic stability of the system and the semi-analytical solution of the shallow arch. The governing equation for the primary symmetric mode of the arch under external load was derived and expressed simply by using parameters. The semi-analytical solution of the equation was obtained using the Taylor series and the stability of the system for the constant load was analyzed. As a result, we can classify equilibrium points by root of equilibrium equation, and classified stable, asymptotical stable and unstable resigns of equilibrium path. We observed stable points and attractors that appeared differently depending on the shape parameter h, and we can see the points where dynamic buckling occurs. Dynamic buckling of arches with initial condition did not occur in low shape parameter, and sensitive range of critical boundary was observed in low damping constants.

A Study on the Appication of Semi-Active Supension Units for a Combat Vehicle by Using HILS (HILS를 활용한 전투차량의 반능동 현수장치 적용에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Chi-Ung;Kim, Moon-June;Rhee, Eun-Jun;Lee, Kyoung-Hoon;Woo, Kwan-Je
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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    • v.13 no.6
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    • pp.967-975
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    • 2010
  • There have been a lot of efforts on the improvement for the ride comfort and handling stability of the combat vehicles. Especially most of vehicles for military purpose have bad inertial condition and severe operating condition such as the rough road driving, and need a high mobility in the emergency status. It is necessary to apply the controlled suspension system in order to improve the vehicle mobile stability and ride comfort ability of crews. A feasibility study is performed on the application of the semi-active suspension system with a magneto-rheological controlled shock absorber for a $6{\times}6$ combat vehicle. First, the dynamic simulation model of the vehicle including the control model for the semi-active suspension system was executed. Based on this model, a hardware-in-the-loop simulation(HILS) system which has a semi-active suspension controller hardware was constructed. After full vehicle simulations were performed in virtual proving courses with this system, the semi-active suspension system was proven to give better ride comfort and handling stability in comparison with the conventional passive suspension system.

A Study on the Establishment of Basic Design Concept for Semi-Submersibles (해저자원(海底資源) 개발용(開發用) Semi-Submersible 설계기준(設計基準)의 정립(定立)을 위한 연구(硏究))

  • J.E.,Park;Z.G.,Kim;J.H.,Hwang;S.J.,Yim;H.S.,Choi
    • Bulletin of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.1-20
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    • 1983
  • In this paper design criteria for semi-submersibles, effective at the stage of basic design, are reviewed first generally. Thereafter an extensive study is focussed on essential problematic areas such as design load, heaving motion, overall structural analysis and welding technique. The necessity for this kind of research is apparent in the light of the fact that ocean exploration and exploitation becomes extended to deeper ocean and that semi-submersibles are the most favorite unit for operation under this environment. In some sense principles in naval architecture are indeed applicable to the design of semi-submersible. However, because of the difference in geometry between ships and semi-submersibles, there are significant deviations in design method. A thorough discussion is made on particular behaviours of a semi-submersible in stability, wave load, motion characteristics and structural responses. Then some calculation-procedures and design guidelines are tentatively proposed. A numerical calculation for a semi-submersible Sedco 708 is exemplified for better understanding of the concept. The structure has 4 main and another 4 secondary stabilizing columns with catamaran-type lower hull. In this example design condition is supposed to be 28m wave height, 90 knots wind speed for survival condition and seastate 6 for operational condition in water of 100m depth. The numerical result implies that the actual design of this model can be assessed close to optimum. Further intensive research is strongly required in the subject fields of dynamic stability, rational evaluation of wave load statistical basis for fatigue life judgement.

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Mechanical Property and Thermal Stability of Epoxy Composites Containing Poly(ether sulfone) (폴리에테르설폰이 도입된 에폭시 복합재의 열 안정성 및 기계적 특성)

  • Lee, Si-Eun;Park, Mi-Seon;Jeong, Euigyung;Lee, Man Young;Lee, Min-Kyung;Lee, Young-Seak
    • Polymer(Korea)
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    • v.39 no.3
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    • pp.426-432
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    • 2015
  • Poly(ether sulfone) (PES) embedded diglycidylether of bisphenol-A (DGEBA) epoxy composites were fabricated for improving its mechanical properties and thermal stability. The mechanical properties such as tensile, flexural and impact strength of the composites changed significantly with the introduction of PES. The value of the fracture toughness of this composite also was increased remarkably about 24%. Thermal stability of PES/epoxy composites also improved 12%, which was calculated with integral procedural decomposition temperature (IPDT). From the differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) result, the curing temperature and curing heat decreased according to the increase of PES contents. These were attributed to the good distribution and the formation of the semi-interpenetrating polymer networks (semi-IPNs) composed of the epoxy network and linear PES.

The Formulation of Semi-Transparent Gel Emulsion by the Liquid Crystal Emulsification Method

  • Kim, Jungil;Lee, Youngkeun;Kim, Yongmin;Yun, Seiyoung
    • Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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    • v.35 no.4
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    • pp.1478-1486
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    • 2018
  • Liquid crystals offer plenty of useful activities as improving the stability of emulsion, increasing moisturizing power, drug release, improving skin feeling and visual effect for cosmetics fields. In order to prepare stable semi-transparent gel emulsion, liquid crystal emulsification method was used. The emulsion stabilities of systems containing glycerin, fatty alcohols, surfactants, water and oil were investigated at various temperatures as time passed. The stabilities of all emulsions were evaluated by means of a polarizing microscope, SEM, rheometer, colorimeter and DSC. Even though the samples stored at $50^{\circ}C$ thermostatic chamber were occurred the reduction of hardness, turbidity and ${\Delta}H$ and the peak shift, the semi-transparent gel emulsion was very stable without separation between water and oils phase in emulsion.

Fully nonlinear inelastic analysis of rectangular CFST frames with semi-rigid connections

  • Bui, Van-Tuong;Vu, Quang-Viet;Truong, Viet-Hung;Kim, Seung-Eock
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.38 no.5
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    • pp.497-521
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    • 2021
  • In this study, an effective numerical method is introduced for nonlinear inelastic analyses of rectangular concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) frames for the first time. A steel-concrete composite fiber beam-column element model is developed that considers material, and geometric nonlinearities, and residual stresses. This is achieved by using stability functions combined with integration points along the element length to capture the spread of plasticity over the composite cross-section along the element length. Additionally, a multi-spring element with a zero-length is employed to model the nonlinear semi-rigid beam-to-column connections in CFST frame models. To solve the nonlinear equilibrium equations, the generalized displacement control algorithm is adopted. The accuracy of the proposed method is firstly verified by a large number of experiments of CFST members subjected to various loading conditions. Subsequently, the proposed method is applied to investigate the nonlinear inelastic behavior of rectangular CFST frames with fully rigid, semi-rigid, and hinged connections. The accuracy of the predicted results and the efficiency pertaining to the computation time of the proposed method are demonstrated in comparison with the ABAQUS software. The proposed numerical method may be efficiently utilized in practical designs for advanced analysis of the rectangular CFST structures.

Engineering Properties of Semi-rigid Pavement Material Produced with Sulfur Polymer Emulsion and Reinforcing Fibers (Sulfur Polymer Emulsion 및 보강용 섬유를 활용한 반강성 포장재의 공학적 특성)

  • Lee, Byung-Jae;Seo, Ji-Seok;Noh, Jae-Ho;Kim, Yun-Yong
    • Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.119-127
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    • 2014
  • The application of sulfur polymer emulsion (SPE) as an acrylate substitute for semi-rigid pavement grout was evaluated, and the performance improvement by employing PVA fibers were also evaluated. The result indicated that the filling ratio of semi-rigid pavement material decreased as the fiber content increased, but it was measured to be 92~94% in every mixing condition, which satisfies the target performance, 90%. The maximum Marshall stability value of semi-rigid pavement material was measured to be 25.4 kN, which is about 4.7 times higher than the Korean Standard required for semi-rigid pavement material, 5.0 kN. The dynamic stability evaluation of semi-rigid pavement material indicated that the resistance to deformation from the wheel tracking test was improved by an SPE substitution, and in every mixing condition, the deformation converged to a constant value after 45 minutes with the same dynamic stability of 31,500 times/mm. The strain at the flexural failure was about 0.53%, which shows superior rigidity to asphalt pavements. The examination of abrasion resistance and impact resistance showed that the loss ratio was 9.8~6.0% in every mixing condition, which indicates a good abrasion resistance. Also, when fiber content ratio was 0.3%, the impact resistance was 2.82 times higher compared to plain (i.e., when fibers were not added). In the limited range of this study, an SPE substitution ratio of 30% was found to be an optimal level considering the mechanical and durability performance. In addition, it is thought that semi-rigid pavement material with superior performance could be manufactured if fiber content ratio up to 0.3% is applied depending on the purpose of use.

The Stability of Steel Unbraced Frames Considering Nonlinear Behavior of Connections (접합부 비선형 거동을 고려한 강구조 비가새 골조의 안정성)

  • Kim, Hee Dong
    • Journal of Korean Society of Steel Construction
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    • v.17 no.4 s.77
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    • pp.469-479
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    • 2005
  • The nonlinear behavior of a connection has an influence on the behavior (the $P-\Delta$ effect) and the stability of a steel unbraced frame when a semi-rigid connection is applied as a beam-to-column connection. Therefore, the effects of a connection's non-linear behavior on the behavior and stability of a steel unbraced frame were investigated using second-order inelastic analysis, after which the main influence factors and their behavioral tendencies were studied. The study results showed that the nonlinear behavior of a connection directly affects the stability of a steel unbraced frame, and that the main influence factors are the rotational stiffness of the connection and the location of a semi-rigid connection.