This study numerically compares optimum solutions generated by element- and node-wise topology optimization designs for free vibration structures, where element-and node-wise denote the use of element and nodal densities as design parameters, respectively. For static problems optimal solution comparisons of the two types for topology optimization designs have already been introduced by the author and many other researchers, and the static structural design is very common. In dynamic topology optimization problems the objective is in general related to maximum Eigenfrequency optimization subject to a given material limit since structures with a high fundamental frequency tend to be reasonable stiff for static loads. Numerical applications topologically maximizing the first natural Eigenfrequency verify the difference of solutions between element-and node-wise topology optimum designs.

The Ti-6Al-4V lattice structure is widely used in the aerospace industry owing to its high specific strength, specific stiffness, and energy absorption. The quality, performance, and surface roughness of the additively manufactured parts are significantly dependent on various process parameters. Therefore, it is important to study process parameter optimization for relative density and surface roughness control. Here, the part density and surface roughness are examined according to the hatching space, laser power, and scan rotation during laser-powder bed fusion (LPBF), and the optimal process parameters for LPBF are investigated. It has high density and low surface roughness in the specific process parameter ranges of hatching space (0.06–0.12 mm), laser power (225–325 W), and scan rotation (15°). In addition, to investigate the compressive behavior of the lattice structure, a finite element analysis is performed based on the homogenization method. Finite element analysis using the homogenization method indicates that the number of elements decreases from 437,710 to 27 and the analysis time decreases from 3,360 to 9 s. In addition, to verify the reliability of this method, stress–strain data from the compression test and analysis are compared.

In order to cope with climate change, the UN Climate Summit announced a policy to reduce carbon emissions to 0% by 2050. As a result, hydrogen energy is attracting attention as a new energy. Hydrogen energy is one of the future clean energy sources and is the most abundant and ideal fuel on Earth that does not emit pollutants. On the other hand, there is a risk of wide explosion range, easy ignition, and fast flame speed. As a result, There is limited use of hydrogen gases, and research is being conducted to safely use hydrogen gases. However, the localization rate of hydrogen-related equipment parts is low and dependence on foreign countries is high. In order to reduce dependence on foreign countries, this study designed and analysis a model of ultra-high pressure relief valve, which is a safety device for hydrogen charging stations. In order to evaluate the structural stability, a spring, a valve disk, a valve guide, and a valve spindle, which are components of an ultra high pressure relief valve, were applied with pressure resistance test and water pressure test criteria according to KS B ISO 19880-3, and analyzed using an Ansys workbench 2021 R1. Through the analysis results, the structural stability of the relief valve under the water pressure test and the pressure resistance test conditions confirmed.

Identifying plausible scenarios is necessary to evaluate the performance of the repository reliably over a very long period. All features, events, and processes (FEPs) expected in the repository should be comprehensively well-defined and structured into scenarios based on the relation analysis. A platform for the FEP DB management and relation analysis is needed to facilitate the efficient composition of the scenarios. For this purpose, the CYPRUS program was developed, but abandoned due to suspended FEPs and scenario research. Thus, it became necessary to build a new easy-tomaintain platform that inherits the legacy of CYPRUS and reflects the latest research. The data structure and user interface configuration were derived to develop a new platform. The new platform provides extensive data such as the assessment context, the FEP DB, the interaction between FEP contents, the relevance to other project FEPs, the influence on performance, the scenarios for the TSPA, the AMF, and the PA Data. The platform displays the long-term evolution FEPs developed by KAERI, the international and major project FEPs in table format. The correlation between FEP items is composed of a detailed interaction matrix and visualized as the chord diagram or arc diagram. The relevance and linkages between the project FEP items are mapped and presented in the form of network diagrams and network tables. The platform designed in this study will be used to manage the FEP DB, analyze and visualize the relationship between the FEP and scenarios, and finally construct the performance assessment scenarios. It is expected that the platform itself will be used as a part of the knowledge management system and facilitate efficient collaboration and knowledge exchange among experts.

Seismic demand on nonstructural components (NSCs) is highly dependent on the coupled behavior of a combined supporting structure- NSC system. Because of the inherent complexities of the problem, many of the affecting factors are inevitably neglected or simplified based on engineering judgments in current seismic design codes. However, a systematic analysis of the key affecting factors should establish reasonable seismic design provisions for NSCs. In this study, an idealized 2-DOF model simulating the coupled structure-NSC system was constructed to analyze the parameters that affect the response of NSCs comprehensively. The analyses were conducted to evaluate the effects of structure-NSC mass ratio, structure, and NSC nonlinearities on the peak component acceleration. Also, the appropriateness of component ductility factor (R p) given by current codes was discussed based on the required ductility capacity of NSCs. It was observed that the responses of NSCs on the coupled system were significantly affected by the mass ratio, resulting in lower accelerations than the floor spectrum-based response, which neglected the interaction effects. Also, the component amplification factor (a p) in current provisions tended to underestimate the dynamic amplification of NSCs with a mass ratio of less than 15%. The nonlinearity of NSCs decreased the component responses. In some cases, the code-specified R p caused nonlinear deformation far beyond the ductility capacity of NSCs, and a practically unacceptable level of ductility was required for short-period NSCs to achieve the assigned amount of response reduction.

In this study, the design of the lower arm, a type of suspension for a 4 wheel drive vehicle, was dealt with through structural analysis. In the case of the existing lower arm, cracks occurred in the neck, so it is necessary to reduce the maximum stress in order to extend the life of the analysis model. Based on this, various design changes were made, and the maximum stress generated was compared through structural analysis of each design change model. For structural analysis, a unit load (1N) was applied in the vertical direction to the lower arm model, and the results were analyzed relative to each other. As a result of analysis through various design changes, case 3, a model in which the stress concentration applied to the lower arm was relieved, showed an increase in strength of about 51% compared to the existing model.

In this paper, a method of reducing the weight of vehicle wheels through topology optimization by finite element method is proposed. Recently, various environmental pollution caused by the operation of vehicles is gradually increasing, and this has a great correlation with the fuel efficiency of the vehicle. Therefore, it is required to reduce the weight of the vehicle to increase fuel efficiency. Among them, the vehicle's wheels are a key part of vehicle acceleration and braking, and passenger safety. Because the shape of the wheels is different, various effects such as reduced fuel economy and reduced airpower occur as well as aesthetic factors. The stiffness of the wheels plays an important role in transmitting the vehicle's power to the tires and braking. In this study, to reduce weight while satisfying the stiffness value, we propose to use topology optimization to design an arbitrary shape according to the number of spokes on the wheel.

Domestic dust remover began to be manufactured and installed in the late 1980s by introducing Japanese products and technologies. Currently, the design standards of dust remover are applied to Japan's design standards and partly sub-unit technology was developed for the domestic environment, but no technology was not developed. In addition, most of the manufacturers are small or small, so many of them have been installed and operated for 25 years because they develop small technologies such as parts deformation and functional addition rather than core technology development. Mechanical dust remover require about 70% of manufacturing costs compared to conventional hydraulic dust remover, which can reduce initial production costs, reduce maintenance costs due to low failure rates, and can be operated reliably. Existing hydraulic dust remover had a problem of contaminating rivers due to leakage of hydraulic oil, but mechanical dust remover have no factors that cause water pollution. Therefore, this study developed a rack-type operating structure for optimal and new construction by developing a multi-stage rack structure of mechanical decontamination components, which are substitutes of conventional rotary and hydraulic dust remover.

본 논문은 준등방성 적층 섬유배열된 FRP보강재로 보강된 철근콘크리트보의 휨 보강 설계에 대하여 소개하고 있다. 본 논문에서는 첫 번째로 FRP보강재의 적층설계와 그 적층부재의 물성값 해석이 수행되었다. 마지막으로 여러 개의 준등방성 적층구조로 보강된 철근콘크리트보에 대한 휨 해석이 수행되었다. 그 결과값은 직교차 적층 구조를 갖는 RC보와 비교되었다. 따라서 본 연구가 준등방성 적층구조의 FRP보강재로 보강된 노후 RC보의 휨 설계의 지침서가 될 수 있을 것이다.

가거초 해양과학기지 자켓 구조물 내 콘크리트를 배제하고 강재로만 이루어진 최적설계를 제시한다. 50년 재현주기 극한하중조건에서 허용응력 및 허용응력비 조건을 모두 만족하는 안전한 경량 설계를 목표하였다. 역할에 따라 부재를 세 그룹으로 나눈 설계 조건 (Case-1)과 보다 세분화한 설계 조건(Case-2)에 대해 각 부재그룹별 현재 단면 두께 대비 두께 변화율을 설계변수로 설정한 유전 알고 리즘을 통해 최적설계를 탐색하였다. 그 결과 Case-1의 결과로 현재 가거초 해양과학기지보다 약 217톤 더 가벼운 설계(OPT-1)를 찾았고, Case-2에서는 추가적으로 약 84톤을 경량화하여 현재 대비 약 45%의 무게를 절감한 설계(OPT-2)를 얻을 수 있었다. 결론적으로 레그 내 콘크리트 보강 없이도 극한조건에서 허용응력 및 허용응력비를 모두 만족시킬 수 있는 경량화된 가거초 해양과학기지 설계를 제시하였다.

In this paper, horizontal seismic responses of a structure built on a sunken mat foundation were compared with those built on a solid embedded mat foundation to investigate the effect of a sunken mat foundation on the horizontal response of a structure. Seismic analyses of a structure laid on the embedded mat foundation were performed by utilizing a pseudo-3D finite element software of P3DASS. Three bedrock earthquake records downloaded from the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center database were scaled to reproduce weak-moderate earthquakes. Weak, medium, and stiff soil layers were considered for the seismic analyses of the structure-foundation-soil system. Parametric studies were performed for foundation radius, foundation embedment depth, and shear wave velocity of a soil layer to investigate their effect on the seismic response spectrum. The study result showed that the design spectrum of a structure built on a sunken mat foundation was similar to that with a solid embedded mat foundation showing a slight difference due to almost the same seismic base motion beneath both embedded foundations.

본 연구는 효과적인 열전도를위한 거시적 구조 구성과 단위 구조 변화의 동시 설계를 위한 위상 최적화 방법을 제시한다. 거시적 규모의 구조 내에서 위치에 따른 단위 구조의 형태 변화는 거시적 규모뿐만 아니라 미시적 단위의 설계도 가능하며 등방성 단위 구조를 사용하는 것보다 더 나은 성능을 제공할 수 있다. 이 결과로 두 구성을 결합한 기능적으로 등급의 복합 구조가 생성된다. 대표 체적 요소 (RVE) 방법은 형태 변화에 따른 다중 재료 기반 단위 구조의 다양한 열전도 특성을 얻기 위해 적용된다. RVE 분석 결과를 바탕으 로 머신 러닝 기법을 이용하여 특정 형태의 단위 구조물의 물성치를 도출할 수 있다. 거시적 위상 최적화는 기존의 SIMP 방법을 사용하여 수행되며, 거시 구조를 구성하는 단위 구조는 동시 최적화 과정에 따라 열전도 성능을 향상시키기 위한 다양한 형태를 가질 수 있다. 제안된 방법의 효과를 확인하기 위해 열 컴플라이언스 최소화 문제의 수치예가 제공된다.

In previous studies, the pressure distribution on optical mirror surface was measured by CFD analysis assuming various external air conditions on optical structures designed using knowledge-based design techniques. In this study, the KBD model was verified by comparing the pressure data from the mirror surface obtained through CFD analysis with the pressure values from the wind tunnel test of the actual model.

In the automotive industry, the platinum titanium anodes (Pt/Ti anode) play a significant role in electroplating of chromium coating on the vehicle’s shock absorber piston rod. In this paper, the structure of Pt/Ti anode was designed to obtain high quality and save time for the electroplating process. The structure of anode was designed in 2D & 3D modeling and analyzed by CATIA and ABAQUS program, respectively. The structural modeling of the anode was analyzed and carried out using a finite element method (FEM) by applied various loads. The manufacture anodes were installed in an electroplating bath in order to test the efficiency of chromium coating on shock absorber piston rod and safety of anode structure. The results presented indicate that the structural analysis is safe after applied loads due to the allowable stress is higher than the maximum equivalent stress about 4 times, and the chromium coating test obtained high-efficiency results.

Animal orthopedic implants are an area that has recently been come into the light due to growing number of single-person households and increasing of interest in pets. The purpose of this study was to investigate a method to design and manufacture a bushing in a desired direction and angle with the environment of use, while the bone joint plate could be stably deformed during animal fracture surgery. It was found that the bone joint plate was capable of deformation in all directions and was designed to be transformed to the desired angle without degrading the basic properties of bending strength. Also, it was found that the bushing-type bone joint plate could be controlled in multiple directions and angle at omni-directional movements(0°-360°) and 0°-10° moving forward, backward and side to side.