The 3T irregular shape structure is used for designing wind loads in high-rise buildings. Among them, the Tapered shape is a shape with a cross-section that changes throughout the entire floor. Recently, various advanced Tapered shapes have been applied, such as having a cross-section that varies only in part of the height or combining different shapes. In this study, an analysis model was selected by applying three types of Tapered part locations(Bottom, Middle, Top) and angles as design variables. Equivalent static seismic loads and historical earthquake records were applied to compare and analyze the seismic response of the Tapered models with regular-shaped models. As a result of the analysis, positioning the partial taper in the middle shows the lowest seismic response. Additionally, a larger taper angle decreased the story drift ratio, top-story displacement, shear wall shear force, and column bending moment, while increasing absolute acceleration and column axial force.

Most reinforced concrete (RC) school buildings constructed in the 1980s have seismic vulnerabilities due to low transverse reinforcement ratios in columns and beam-column joints. In addition, the building structures designed for only gravity loads have the weak-columnstrong- beam (WCSB) system, resulting in low lateral resistance capacity. This study aims to investigate the lateral resistance capacities of a two-story, full-scale school building specimen through cyclic loading tests. Based on the experimental responses, load-displacement hysteresis behavior and story drift-strain relationship were mainly investigated by comparing the responses to code-defined story drift limits. The test specimen experienced stress concentration at the bottom of the first story columns and shear failure at the beam-column joints with strength degradation and bond failure observed at the life safety level specified in the code-defined drift limits for RC moment frames with seismic details. This indicates that the seismically vulnerable school building test specimen does not meet the minimum performance requirements under a 1,400-year return period earthquake, suggesting that seismic retrofitting is necessary.

본 연구에서는 상용 폴리염화비닐을 개질하여 두 종류의 PVC 기반 이온교환용 고분자를 성공적으로 제조하였다. 이후 개질된 두 이온교환 고분자를 활용한 전기방사 공정과 열 압착 공정을 거쳐 2차원 계면(2D-PVC-BPM)과 3차원 접합부 (3D-PVC-BPM)를 갖는 바이폴라막(BPM)을 제조하였다. 제조된 3D-PVC-BPM은 2D-PVC-BPM에 비해 우수한 물 분해 효율 및 안정성을 보였다. 구체적으로, 300 mA cm-2의 고전류 밀도에서 3D-PVC-BPM은 2D-PVC-BPM가 나타낸 전위보다 4.4 V 낮은 8.05 V의 막 전위를 나타냈다. 더욱이, PVC 주쇄가 가진 내화학성 덕분에 3D-PVC-BPM은 가혹한 조건에서도 높은 화 학적 안정성을 보였고, 이는 4 M H2SO4 및 4 M NaOH 용액에 28일간 침지한 후 관측된 질량 손실이 각각 2.8%와 2.1%에 그친 것을 통해 입증되었다. 끝으로, 3차원 접합부가 3D-PVC-BPM에 맞물림(interlocking) 효과와 넓은 계면면적을 제공해준 덕분에 3D-PVC-BPM의 인장 강도는 36 MPa를 초과했고 신장률 또한 약 50%에 이르는 등 우수한 기계적 물성을 나타냈다.

2019년 농촌 인구는 전년도보다 7만 명 감소하였으며, 60대 이상이 전체 농촌 인구의 69%를 차지하면서 노동력 부족이 심화되고 있다. 또한 기후 변화로 인한 폭염과 가뭄뿐만 아니라 농업 생산에도 큰 피해가 발생하고 있어, 농업용수 절감과 자원 낭비 감소가 필수적이다. 현재 농가에서는 파종 후 초기 육묘기에 분수 호스를, 성장기에는 점적 테이프를 사용하지만, 두 가지 장치를 함께 설치하면 노동력과 비용이 증가하고 관수 효율이 낮아 용수 낭비와 폐기물이 많아지는 문제가 있다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위해 원거리 살수 기능을 가진 분수 호스와 직하 점적 기능을 수행하는 점적 테이프의 장점을 결합한 복합형 분수 호스를 개발하였다. 이를 위해 공급 압력만으로 두 가지 기능을 수행할 수 있도록 충돌형 Dripper를 설계하였으며, 내부 유로의 최적 설계를 통해 충돌각, 충돌율, 단면적의 형태 및 크기, 공급 압력 등의 요소를 조절하여 원거리 분사와 직하 점적을 동시에 수행할 수 있도록 하였다. 실험을 통해 충돌각 20° 및 30°에 대한 다양한 Dripper 설계 조건을 평가한 결과, 충돌각 30°에서 중첩율 30.0%(0.50×0.50 mm, 중첩 거리 0.15 mm)의 Dripper가 가장 우수한 성능을 나타냈다. 이 설계는 0.5 bar의 낮은 압력에서는 직하 점적 기능을 수행하고, 1.0~2.0 bar의 높은 압력에서는 원거리 확산 살수가 가능하여 기존의 분수 호스와 점적 테이프를 하나의 장치로 대체할 수 있다. 이 연구를 통해 농업 노동력 절감, 관수 비용 절감, 용수 절약 및 관수 폐기물 감소 등의 효과를 기대할 수 있으며, 복합형 분수 호스의 실용화를 위한 설계 기준을 제시하였다.

This study presents a cost-effective wet chemical coating process for fabricating a boron nitride (BN) interphase on silicon carbide (SiC) fibers, increasing the oxidation resistance and performance of SiCf/SiC ceramic matrix composites. Using urea as a precursor, optimal nitriding conditions were determined by adjusting the composition, concentration, and immersion time. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed distinct BN phase formation at 1300°C and 1500°C, while a mixture of BN and B2O3 was observed at 1200°C. HF treatment improved coating uniformity by removing SiO2 layers formed during the de-sizing process. Optimization of the boric acid-to-urea molar ratio resulted in a uniform, 130-nm-thick BN layer. This study demonstrates that the wet coating process offers a viable and economical alternative to chemical vapor deposition for fabricating high-performance BN interphases in SiCf/SiC composites that are suitable for high-temperature applications.

This study aims to analyze the natural frequency characteristics of multi-cracked extensible beams. The model and governing equations of the multi-cracked beam were derived using Hamilton's principle while considering crack energy. The eigenmode functions were obtained through eigenvalue analysis by applying the patching conditions of the cracks, and the equations for the discretized cracked beam were formulated and solved. The displacement responses from nonlinear system analysis were used to calculate frequencies via Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), and the frequency characteristics were systematically analyzed with respect to the number of cracks, crack depth, and cross-sectional loss. Additionally, the natural frequencies and orthonormal bases of the linear system were derived by exploring the solutions of the characteristic equation reflecting the cracks. Numerical analyses showed that the natural frequency of a cracked extensible beam was higher than that of a cracked EB beam. However, as the number or depth of cracks increased, the natural frequency gradually decreased. Notably, in extensible beams with large deflections, the dynamic changes caused by cracks demonstrated results that could not be obtained through the EB beam model.

Reducing underwater radiated noise from a ship is a critical issue for ensuring the survivability of the vessel. As high-speed signal processing and interlocking algorithms become more sophisticated, the heat intensity of shipboard equipment is increasing per unit volume. When designing shipboard equipment, it is necessary to consider the trade-off between heat dissipation and noise reduction. Following an analysis of the trade-offs, it was determined that the arrangement of Fan Ass'y A and B exhibited excellent noise and heat dissipation characteristics. Based on this, PWM control operating zones were derived. It was determined that the placement of Fan Ass'y A and B in the operating zone would increase the PWM duty cycle from 33% to 58% using a signal frequency of 25kHz band with guaranteed reliability. This would increase the noise by approximately 9dB(A) but reduce the internal board reference temperature by up to 15℃.