Racing boats operate under high-speed conditions and repetitive rapid maneuvers, where the performance of the propulsion system plays a critical role in race outcomes. The propeller is a key component that converts engine rotational power into thrust and must maintain structural stability under high rotational speeds and hydrodynamic loading. In this study, a racing boat propeller based on a carbon fiber reinforced plastic(CFRP) laminate structure was designed and a manufacturing process was established. The proposed propeller consists of a two-blade configuration in which the hub and blades are integrated into a single structure to minimize structural discontinuity under high rotational conditions. The composite propeller was fabricated using a prepreg lay-up process followed by vacuum-assisted thermal curing. In addition, flat laminate panels with the same carbon fiber lay-up configuration as the propeller were simultaneously manufactured to prepare bending test specimens for process verification. Flexural tests were conducted to evaluate the mechanical characteristics of the CFRP laminate structure. The results of this study provide fundamental data for the design and manufacturing of lightweight CFRP-based racing boat propellers.

LT-FH, a low temperature C-Mn steel, was utilized to compare the bending and impact properties of various specimens based on welding method. The property-comparison out of welding method was accompanied by performing bending and impact tests under the standards of the “Classification Society” for manufactured structures for LPG tank applications. In order to acquire the property-comparison on the given test specimens, flux cored arc welding (FCAW) and submerged arc welding (SAW) were utilized to weld the given test pieces. The specimens used for the bending and impact tests were prepared by precise fabrication using both lathe and milling machines. First of all, no cracks were observed on the root part of the bent specimen when the bending test was performed. In addition, when evaluating the effects of impact property related to the weld metal and heat affected zone, the SAW results differed little compared to FCAW. Actually, with respect to SAW, the weld metal showed twice as high impact toughness as the heat affected zone. The results of the impact test confirmed that ductile fracture occurred via microstructural mechanism including lots of dimple microstructures, which means that immediate plastic deformation was produced during the Charpy impact test.

This study experimentally evaluated the flexural behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) beams incorporating a high-performance cementitious composite (VC) with 1.0 vol.% Vectran fibers. Three-point bending tests were conducted on a reference high-strength concrete beam (RCB) and two VC beams (VCB-1, VCB-2). Compared with RCB, the maximum load increased by +19.8% (VCB-1) and +9.0% (VCB-2), while the yield load rose by +18.9% and +16.0%, respectively. The ductility index (Δu/Δy) improved from 1.89 (RCB) to 5.22 (VCB-1), confirming the crack control effect based on multiple micro-cracking. The improved performance indicates not only enhanced flexural capacity and ductility but also suggests the potential for carbon-neutral structural design through material reduction and service-life extension enabled by the Vectran fiber-reinforced composite system.

The composite of CVD-grown Gr is a promising method for improving the electrical properties of Cu-based microscale materials. Almost all of the previous works focused on the CVD-grown continuous Gr. However, after the combination with surface of Cu substrate, the continuous Gr is prone to fracture or peeling when it is bent under strain in practical applications with low bending stability, leading to a decrease in its conductivity. In this study, significantly enhanced electrical properties and bending stability are demonstrated by synthesizing CVD-grown Gr sheets layers on microscale-diameter Cu wires, including 10.9% higher electrical conductivity and 7.9% higher maximum current density compared to commercial pristine Cu wires. After the test of bending cycles, Gr sheets/Cu wires exhibit extraordinary bending stability, with less than 1.3% conductivity changes for wires. In contrast, the continuous Gr/Cu wires show poor bending stability with a nearly 10% reduction in conductivity. Hence, the Gr sheets/Cu wires have significant advantages in practical applications.

This study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of applying a bending process as an alternative to the conventional welding method for rolled homogeneous armor(RHA) steel used in the turret structures of tanks. After analyzing the turret geometry and the mechanical characteristics of RHA steel, the upper and lower die profiles were optimized based on the MIL-DTL-12560 specification. Through forming simulations, the appropriate die opening width and punch stroke were derived. In particular, the final bending conditions were determined by accounting for springback effects. Structural analysis results confirmed that the maximum residual stress and total strain remained within the allowable mechanical limits of RHA steel, and the strain values approached the material’s elongation limit of approximately 15%, ensuring practical forming stability. This study presents a practical guideline for die design and bending conditions applicable to high-strength armor steels, and is expected to serve as a foundational reference for process optimization in the manufacturing of military vehicles and protective structures.

The K2 tank not only has excellent mobility but also has excellent protection performance. Armor steel is used to provide structural protection, and the turret structure is made of rolled homogeneous armor (RHA) plates. Most processes for fabricating structures involve welding, but RHA steel has the problem of being susceptible to thermal deformation. To compensate for this, a plan to apply the bending method was considered. In this study, prior to applying the bending method to an actual vehicle, mechanical property evaluations were performed on materials, welding, and bending specimens. It has been proven that the bending method can achieve performance equivalent to or better than the welding method. The verification tests included hardness tests, tensile tests, fatigue tests, and impact tests. All tests except the impact test confirmed that the bending method was superior to the welding method. In the case of the impact test, the impact value of the bending method was lower, but it satisfied the standard with a value higher than the minimum requirement according to the standard, so it is judged that there will be no problem in applying the bending method.

When manufacturing a square plate with a pinhole, the following conclusions were obtained as a result of analyzing the effect of changes in the size of the grid filling the inside of the plate and the presence or absence of a pinhole on the stress concentration factors. 1. It can be seen that in the case where there is a pinhole, the overall stress concentration factors is twice as high as in the case where there is no pinhole. In addition, in the case where there is no pinhole, it can be seen that the stress concentration factors fluctuates at a certain standard depending on the position of the pinhole and the internal grid, and in the case where there is a pinhole, it decreases at a certain point and then increases again. 2. In the case where there is no pinhole, when the L/H ratio increases from 0.1 to 0.3, the Kt value increases from 1.8 to 2.7, an increase rate of approximately 50%. Similarly, in the case of a pinhole, when the L/H ratio increases from 0.1 to 0.4, the Kt value increases from 2.0 to 3.0, an increase rate of about 50%.

KCEV(Korean Combat Engineer Vehicle) perform the mission of removing mines and various military obstacles buried in the battlefield and opening passageways. It is characterized by modifying the chassis of the K1 series tank and equipping it with an excavator, track-width mine plough, and magnetic signature duplicator. KCEV has a steering wheel, and steering force is transmitted to the transmission steering lever through the steering linkage and acceleration linkage. KCEV can be steered in up to 3 gears, and it was confirmed that there was a risk of interference with the acceleration linkage as a bending occurred in the steering linkage when steering to the right in 3 gears. In this study, we examined the bending of the acceleration linkage and proposed a method to increase the stiffness of the acceleration linkage tube to improve it. Structural analysis was conducted to confirm the effect of increasing rigidity, and the improvement was confirmed by applying it to an actual vehicle. As a result, it was confirmed that not only the bending displacement of the steering linkage was reduced, but also the stress in the bent area was reduced.

건설 구조물의 기초에 많이 사용되고 있는 말뚝의 횡방향 거동특성을 검토하기 위해서는 말뚝의 휨 거동에 대한 비선형 수치해석을 수행할 필요가 있다. 범용 구조해석 소프트웨어로 말뚝 구조물의 비선형 거동을 검토하는 위해서는 합리적인 재료모델을 정의할 필요 가 있다. 특히, 지진 발생 시 등 구조물의 한계상태에서의 안정성을 검토하기 위해서는 적용 가능한 건설재료의 비선형 재료모델에 따 른 해석결과의 타당성을 검토해야할 확보할 필요가 있다. 본 연구에서는 STRAND7 해석 소프트웨어에 기존 연구에서 단순화하여 제 시한 철근과 콘크리트 재료의 응력-변형률 곡선과 콘크리트의 Mohr-Coulomb 재료모델을 적용하여 변위제어에 의한 일련의 비선형 수치해석을 수행하였다. 비선형 재료모델에 따른 휨 거동 결과를 검토하여 재료모델의 사용성을 살펴보았다.

본 연구의 목적은 기존의 하드 타입의 관성 센서를 대체할 수 있는 소프트 원단 기반 팔꿈치 굽힘 각 센서를 개발하 고, 이를 이용하여 굽힘 각도를 추정하는 시스템을 개발하는 것이다. 본 연구에서는 비교 선정을 위하여 Bergamo, E-band, Span cushion, Polyester의 서로 다른 역학적 특성을 가진 4종류 원단에 SWCNT (Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes) 함침을 통해 전도성을 부여한 후 성능 평가를 통하여 하나의 원단을 선정하여 팔꿈치 굽힘 각 센서로 제작 하였다. 성능을 평가하는 지표로 게이지율(Gauge factor), 이력현상(Hysteresis) 및 센싱 범위를 사용하였다. 제작된 센 서를 통해 얻은 데이터는 bending 동작에서의 각도에 대한 센서 출력값의 변화와 extending 동작에서의 각도에 대한 센서 출력값의 변화가 다른 경향을 갖고 있기 때문에 두 가지 동작을 나누는 것을 1-step으로 하였다. 2-step으로, 데이 터의 복잡한 비선형 관계를 처리하고 높은 데이터 정확도를 달성하기 위해 MLP (Multi-Layer Perceptron)를 활용하였 다. 따라서 소프트 텍스타일 굽힘 센서를 제작하였고, MLP를 통해 비선형 관계를 처리하고 각도 추정이 가능해졌다. 본 연구 결과를 기반으로 다양한 스마트 웨어러블 및 헬스케어 분야에서 효과적으로 활용되기를 기대한다.

PURPOSES : The evaluation of the low-temperature performance of an asphalt mixture is crucial for mitigating transverse thermal cracking and preventing traffic accidents on expressways. Engineers in pavement agencies must identify and verify the pavement sections that require urgent management. In early 2000, the research division of the Korea Expressway Corporation developed a three-dimensional (3D) pavement condition monitoring profiler vehicle (3DPM) and an advanced infographic (AIG) highway pavement management system computer program. Owing to these efforts, the management of the entire expressway network has become more precise, effective, and efficient. However, current 3DPM and AIG technologies focus only on the pavement surface and not on the entire pavement layer. Over the years, along with monitoring, further strengthening and verification of the feasibility of current 3DPM and AIG technologies by performing extensive mechanical tests and data analyses have been recommended. METHODS : First, the pavement section that required urgent care was selected using the 3DPM and AIG approaches. Second, asphalt mixture cores were acquired from the specified section, and a low-temperature fracture test, semi- circular bending (SCB) test, was performed. The mechanical parameters, energy-release rate, and fracture toughness were computed and compared. RESULTS : As expected, the asphalt mixture cores acquired from the specified pavement section ( poor condition – bad section) exhibited negative fracture performances compared to the control section (good section). CONCLUSIONS : The current 3DPM and AIG approaches in KEC can successfully evaluate and analyze selected pavement conditions. However, more extensive experimental studies and mathematical analyses are required to further strengthen and upgrade current pavement analysis approaches.

선박 및 교량 구조물은 일종의 길이가 긴 박스형 구조로서 수직 굽힘 모멘트에 대한 저항력이 설계의 주요 인자이다. 특히 선박 거더는 반복적으로 불규칙적인 파랑하중에 장시간 노출되어 있기 때문에 구조부재의 연속 붕괴 거동을 정확하게 예측하는 것이 무엇보다 도 중요하다. 본 논문에서는 순수 휨모멘트를 받는 박스거더의 하중 변화에 따른 좌굴을 포함한 소성 붕괴 거동을 수치해석적 방법을 이용 하여 분석하였다. 분석대상은 Gordo 실험에서 사용한 세 가지 박스거더로 선정하였다. 구조강도 실험 결과와 비선형 유한요소해석에 의한 결과를 비교하여 차이가 발생하는 원인에 대해서 고찰하였다. 본 논문에서는 카본스틸 재료의 제작 시 필연적으로 사용하는 용접열에 의한 초기 처짐의 영향을 반영하기 위하여 전체와 국부적인 처짐 형상의 조합을 제안하였고, 이 결과는 실험 결과와 거동 및 최종강도 추정율이 7% 이내에서 잘 일치하고 있었다. 논문에서 검토한 절차 및 초기 처짐 구성에 대한 내용은 향후 유사 구조물의 최종강도를 분석하는데 좋 은 지침으로 사용할 수 있다.

In this study, the structural integrity of the composite rocket motor case of a space launch vehicle was evaluated by conducting compression and bending tests. Two composite rocket motor case specimens with different stacking patterns were prepared for each test, and a dedicated jig was designed and manufactured. The test procedure was developed and applied separately for compression and bending tests. By performing these tests, the composite rocket motor case structural safety was assessed.

경주 및 포항 지진으로 인한 수도관의 파열 및 누수로 배관 시스템용 신축이음부의 내진 안전성 확보가 강조되고 있 다. 일반적으로 금속 벨로우즈에 스테인리스강을 이용한 금속 벨로우즈가 사용되며 목적에 따라 다양한 주름 형상과 단층 및 다층 형태로 제작된다. 그러나 벨로우즈의 불규칙한 산의 형상에 대한 휨 거동 및 피로 파괴에 대한 연구는 미비하다. 본 연구 에서는 벨로우즈의 불규칙한 산의 형상을 고려한 휨 거동을 검토하기 위하여 단조시험, 준정적 반복재하시험 및 피로시험을 수 행하였다. 시험을 위해 제작된 벨로우즈는 단층(1ply)과 다층(3ply)으로 제작되었다. 다층 벨로우즈의 최대하중과 최대변형이 단 층 벨로우즈보다 크게 평가되었다. 단층 벨로우즈는 산과 산 사이에서 파괴가 되었으며, 다층 벨로우즈의 경우에는 산에서 파괴 가 발생하였다. 주름의 높이와 전체 두께가 다른 벨로우즈의 휨 파괴 거동을 평가하였으며, 단층의 초기 피로 균열은 고정 플랜 지와 첫 번째 산의 곡률에서 관찰되었다. 다층의 경우에는 첫 번째 산과 두 번째 산 사이의 곡률에서 관찰되었다.

For a member model in nonlinear structural analysis, a lumped plastic model that idealizes its flexural bending, shear, and axial behaviors by springs with the nonlinear hysteretic model is widely adopted because of its simplicity and transparency compared to the other rigorous finite element methods. On the other hand, a challenging task in its numerical solution is to satisfy the equilibrium condition between nonlinear flexural bending and shear springs connected in series. Since the local forces between flexural and shear springs are not balanced when one or both springs experience stiffness changes (e.g., cracking, yielding, and unloading), the additional unbalanced force due to overshooting or undershooting each spring force is also generated. This paper introduces an iterative scheme for numerical solutions satisfying the equilibrium conditions between flexural bending and shear springs. The effect of equilibrium iteration on analysis results is shown by comparing the results obtained from the proposed method to those from the conventional scheme, where the equilibrium condition is not perfectly satisfied.

Structural characteristics have been analyzed for gear system in a commercial iron bending machine which is widely used at many building construction sites. This complicated gear system in the bending machine is fundamental power transfer unit from electrical motors, and it is composed of various configuration structure including various spur and helical gear assembly. Main structural characteristics of the gear system such as stress and deformation distributions are predicted with numerical simulation of FEM method for various operating conditions of torque and rotation speed. Results show that there is large deformation in lower region of driving gear, and high stress near those contact area which is greatly affected by motor torque. These results can be applied for the design improvement of efficient gear system in the iron bar bending machine.