This study analyzes the aerodynamic and structural characteristics of an H-Darrieus vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) under varying inlet velocities using transient analysis. The k-ε turbulence model and six-DOF were applied to simulate urban environments in the flow analysis, while the structural analysis considered blade momentum of inertia and RPM conditions. The numerical results showed that the drag and lift forces increased by 60% and 53% respectively from the nominal wind speed to the cut-off wind speed conditions. Structural analysis indicated that the maximum Von-Mises stress in the blade did not exceed the yield strength of 69 MPa of PC-ABS, ensuring structural stability. However, the connecting rod exceeded the yield strength of SPCC 270 MPa, suggesting potential failure due to repeated rotational loads. This study confirms that materials with a yield strength of more than 1,100 MPa required for connecting rods to ensure reliable operation at high wind speed. These findings provide important insights for the design of robust VAWTs suitable for extreme environments.

In this paper, the design feasibility of the high-temperature rotation test jig for the operating state of gas turbine blades was confirmed through thermal structural analysis and modal analysis. The structural analysis model was composed of assembled blade, disc, cover, and shaft. Here, the disc was designed to be assembled with two types of blade. First, thermal analysis was performed by applying the blade surface temperature of 800°C. Next, structural analysis was performed at 3600 RPM, the normal operating condition, and 4320 RPM, the overspeed operation condition. Lastly, modal analysis was performed to examine the natural frequency and deformation of the jig. The FE analysis showed that the temperature decreased from the blade to disc dovetail. Additionally, both the blade and disc showed structural stability as the maximum stress was below the yield strength. Also, the first natural frequency was 636.35Hz and 639.43Hz at 3600RPM and 4320RPM, respectively, satisfying gas turbine design standards and guidelines. Ultimately, the designed test jig was confirmed to be capable of high temperature and rotation testing of various blades.

This study investigates the structural stability of a telescopic arm designed for a painting robot through finite element analysis (FEA). As factory automation progresses, robots are increasingly used to replace hazardous tasks like painting. However, the heavy weight of telescopic arms poses significant control challenges. This research specifically examines the structural stability of a 7.4-meter telescopic arm, designed for use in a 14m x 14m large-scale block painting environment. The telescopic arm consists of six steel links, each ranging from 700 mm to 1500 mm, and supports a 50 kg painting robot mounted at the end of Link 6. Using Dassault System’s Abaqus2022 software, simulations were performed in both stretched and rotated modes to analyze self-weight effects and structural stability. The results revealed maximum deflection of 92.3 mm in stretched mode and 127.3 mm in rotated mode, with the highest stress concentration of 416.8 MPa occurring at the Link 3 and Link 4 connection. To improve stability, additional reinforcement materials and an increase in connector thickness from 40 mm to 80 mm were applied, successfully reducing maximum stress to 94.3 MPa. These findings suggest an effective enhancement in the stability of the telescopic arm under various operational modes.

In order to revitalize the marine leisure industry, researches on various leisure vessels have been widely conducted in Korea. In particular, in the field of leisure sports, researches and developments for improving the performance of high-speed motorboats are actively progressing. For reducing the weight of motorboats various composite materials are applied to the hull, and these composite materials must ensure structural safety. In this study, the material properties of composite materials applied to tunnel-type motorboats, used in the OSY(Outboard Stock Yamato)-400 race, were evaluated and the structural analysis was performed to examine the safety of the motorboat hull. Material tests were conducted according to Korean Industrial Standard and structural analysis of finite elements model of the motorboat hull was performed under longitudinal bending and torsional load conditions, respectively. By comparing the analysis results with the material test results, it was confirmed that the applied composite material meets the required strength.

The diagrid structural system has a braced frame that simultaneously resists lateral and vertical loads, and is being applied to many atypical high-rise buildings for aesthetic effects. In this study, a 60-story structure with twisted degrees of 0° to 180° was selected to determine seismic response control performance of twisted high-rise structures whether the diagrid system was applied and according to the reduction of braced frame material quantity. For this purpose, ‘Nor’ model without the diagrid system and the ‘DS’ model with the diagrid system, which was modeled by reducing braced frame member section to 700~400, were modeled. As a result, the 'DS' model showed an seismic response control effect in all Twisted models even when the quantity was reduced, and especially, the Twisted shape model was found to have an superior response control effect compared to the regular structure. In addition, the ‘600DS’ analysis model, which matched the ‘Nor’ model by 99.0% in quantity, showed an increase in seismic response control performance as the rotation angle increased.

In this study, simulated X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Raman spectroscopy were utilized to differentiate the carbon nanoribbons (CNRs) and carbon nanobelts (CNBs) with different edges. CNRs, characterized by linear, extended π-conjugated systems, and CNBs, featuring closed-loop, cyclic structures, exhibit distinct bandgaps influenced by edge configuration and molecular structure. CNBs generally possess smaller bandgaps than GNRs due to enhanced π-conjugation and electron delocalization in their curved structures. Specifically, the bandgaps of zigzag-edged GNRs and CNBs are smaller than those of their armchair-edged counterparts. These differences in electronic states cause shifts in the position of the C1s XPS peaks. ANR and ANB exhibit lower binding energies (BEs) compared to ZNR and ZNB. The peak position differences, which are 1.3 eV between ZNR and ANR and 0.5 eV between ZNB and ANB, highlight how edge configuration can differentiate structures within the same ribbon or belt type. While ZNR and ZNB have nearly identical peak positions, rendering them hard to distinguish, the 0.9 eV difference between ANR and ANB allows for clear differentiation. In ZNR and ZNB, strong bands from C–H bending and C–C stretching were observed, with slight differences in band positions allowing for structural differentiation. In ANR and ANB, the Kekulé vibration band was most intense, appearing at lower wavenumbers in ANB. Additionally, ANB showed unique C–C stretching bands at 1483 and 1581 cm− 1, which were barely observed in ANR. This study lays the groundwork for future spectroscopic analysis of GNRs and CNBs.

본 연구는 중국인 골프 참여자를 대상으로 과시적 여가소비가 스트레스 해소, 자아존중감과 심 리적 웰빙에 미치는 영향을 검증하고, 이들 변수 간의 관계에서 스트레스 해소와 자아존중감의 매개효과를 규명하는데 그 목적이 있다. 본 연구의 대상자는 중국 북경시, 심천시, 연태시, 연길시의 4개 대도시를 중심 으로 골프 활동에 참여하는 중국인을 대상으로 743부의 설문조사를 실시하였고, 자료처리 한 결과는 다음 과 같다. 골프 참여자의 과시적 여가소비는 스트레스 해소, 자아존중감, 심리적 웰빙에 직접적인 영향을 미 치는 것으로 나타났으며, 골프 참여자의 스트레스 해소, 자아존중감은 심리적 웰빙에 직접적인 영향을 미 치는 것으로 나타났다. 그리고 스트레스 해소와 자아존중감이 과시적 여가소비와 심리적 웰빙을 매개하는 간접효과가 있는 것으로 나타나 모든 가설이 채택되었으며, 스트레스 해소와 자아존중감은 과시적 여가소 비를 부분매개(Partial mediation)로 심리적 웰빙에 정(+)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 향후 연구에 서는 골프 여가활동을 통한 다양한 사회심리학적 요소들과 소비심리와의 관계에 관한 연구도 이루어진다 면 관련 분야의 학문적 발전에 도움을 줄 수 있을 것이다.

The rapid urbanization and industrial growth have increased the demand in construction, maintenance, and infrastructure, leading to significant advancements in aerial work vehicle technology. This study focuses on the structural performance of ultra-high-strength steel plates of varying thicknesses used in telescopic booms, which is a critical component of aerial work vehicles. This study aims to address the cost issues associated with the previously used 5mm thick plates by evaluating the structural integrity of thinner plates. Using finite element analysis (FEA), the study analyzes stress and displacement for different thicknesses, specifically targeting the first boom segment, which bears the most load. The results indicate that while 3mm and 3.2mm thick plates are unsuitable due to buckling, the 4mm thick plate meets safety criteria with a safety factor of 2.51 and reduces costs by over 20%. By using 4mm thick ultra-high-strength steel for the first boom segment is cost-effective, providing structural integrity and an applicable solution for aerial work vehicle manufacturers.

This study was conducted to investigate the proper design of alpha board used to support concrete blocks under high loads. A board height of 50 mm was appropriate to ensure a deflection of 3 mm or less under a load of 5 tons. The trapezoidal shape of the vibration absorbers in the interior of the board reduced the maximum deflection by evenly distributing the deflection across the board width. The height of the board is the most important variable in preventing deflection, and for the same board height, adjusting the thickness of the top and bottom plates was more effective in reducing the amount of deflection than adjusting the thickness of the stiffener. The theoretical solution is a good tool for easily predicting the deflection of the board, as it shows a difference of 5 to 15% from the simulation results. However, as a 2D prediction model, the theoretical solution cannot represent the distribution of deflection over the entire board area, so the 3D simulations are necessary in predicting the amount of deflection over the entire board.

The recent surge in energy consumption has sharply increased the use of fossil fuels, leading to a steep rise in the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Interest in hydrogen is growing to mitigate the issue of global warming. Currently, hydrogen energy is transported in the form of high-pressure gaseous hydrogen, which has the disadvantages of low safety and energy efficiency. To develop commercial hydrogen vehicles, liquid hydrogen should be utilized. Liquid hydrogen storage tanks have supports between the inner and outer cylinders to bear the weight of the cylinders and the liquid hydrogen. However, research on the design to improve the structural safety of these supports is still insufficient. In this study, through a thermal-structural coupled analysis of liquid hydrogen storage tanks, the model with three supports, which had the lowest maximum effective stress in the outer tank, inner tank, and supports as proposed in the author's previous research, was used to create analysis models based on the diameter of the supports. A structurally safe design for the supports was proposed.

고밀도폴리에틸렌(HDPE)은 대표적인 열가소성 플라스틱으로서 재활용성, 내충격성 등이 우수하여 차세대 친환경 소형선박용 재료로 각광받고 있다. 그러나, HDPE의 열변형온도는 하절기의 선체 온도와 비슷한 수준이며, 재료의 열팽창 특성으로 인해 선박 구조용 재료로서의 적용 가능성에 대한 기술적 검토가 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 선박이 일상적으로 겪을 수 있는 상온 이상 온도범위에서 HDPE 의 기계적·열적 물성치를 도출하였고, 모의설계한 HDPE 어선을 대상으로 연중 태양복사열과 기관실 내부 온도가 가장 높은 하절기 운용 상황을 모사한 열전달 해석을 통해 구조부재들의 온도변화 및 분포, 응력 및 변위 구배 등을 확인하고자 하였다. 혹서기의 높은 기온과 강한 태양복사에 노출되는 HDPE 선체의 온도는 재료의 열변형온도 수준까지 상승하며 열팽창에 의한 변형 및 국부응력을 보여 설계 및 검토단계에서 선체 변형을 고려할 필요가 있고 향후 선체변형 대응방안 및 구조안전성 평가기준 마련 시 온도상승에 따른 물성치 변화를 고려할 필요가 있다.

최근 개발 및 상용화가 되는 해상풍력발전기의 용량이 15MW로 증가하면서 나셀 중량의 증가와 함께 블레이드와 타워의 크기 가 증가하고 있다. 원통 형상의 타워는 단순한 구조 형상을 갖고 있지만 블레이드가 회전하면서 발생하는 추력과 모멘트, 나셀과 블레이 드의 자중 그리고 타워 자체가 받는 풍하중에 매우 안전하게 지지해야 하는 아주 중요한 구성 요소이다. 다른 요소에 비해 파손이 발생하 면 파생되는 손실 위험도가 매우 크고 풍력발전기 가격의 25%를 차지한다. 본 연구의 주요 대상은 풍력발전기 타워이며, 복잡한 시간 이 력 하중 조합에 의한 구조 안전성 평가를 더욱 직관적으로 검증할 수 있는 단순화된 평가법을 제안하고자 한다. 구조 안전성 평가를 위해 서 사용된 프로그램은 NASTRAN이며 적용 하중은 풍력발전기 해석을 통하여 계산된 면내 전단하중 정보를 적용하였다. 신속한 구조 안 전성 검토를 위하여, 복잡한 하중 조합 조건을 단순화하고, 극한하중과 좌굴 그리고 피로수명까지 순차적으로 검토하였다. 유한요소해석 법에 따른 최소 수명 지점인 can 용접부를 EUROCODE 3에 의해서 계산하면 112.5년으로 평가하며 변동 피로 하중을 고려하는 방식이 다르고, 코드에서는 경험 계수를 고려하고 있어서 직접 비교는 어렵지만 유사한 경향은 확인할 수 있었다. 연구를 통하여 제시된 면내 하중 조합법을 이용하면 이른 시일 안에 타워의 구조 안전성을 검증이 가능하며 이에 따라 최종중량에 대한 확신을 높일 수가 있다.