Composite laminates are used in a wide range of applications including defense, automotive, aviation and aerospace, marine, wind energy, and recreational sporting goods. These composite beams still exhibit problems such as buckling, local deformations, and interlaminar delamination. To overcome these drawbacks, a novel viscoelastic autoclave bonding with tapered epoxy reinforcement polyurethane films is proposed. In existing laminates, compression face wrinkling and interlaminar delamination is caused in the sandwich beam. The unique viscoelastic autoclave spunbond interlayer bonding is designed to prevent face wrinkling and absorb and distribute stresses induced by external loads, thereby eliminating interlaminar delamination in the sandwich beam. Also, the existing special reinforcement causes stress concentrations, and the core is not effectively connected, which directly affects the stiffness of the beam. To address this, a novel tapered epoxy polyurethane reinforcement adhesive film is proposed, whose reinforcement thickness gradually tapers as it enters the core material. This minimizes stress concentrations at the interface, preventing excessive adhesive squeeze-out during the bonding process, and improves the stiffness of the beam. Results indicate the proposed model avoids the formation of micro cracks, interlaminar delamination, buckling, and local deformations, and effectively improves the stiffness of the beam.

Background: A pressure ulcer is common in soft tissue over the greater trochanter (GT) in side-lying position, and sustained tissue deformation induced by the prolonged external force is a primary cause, which can be discussed with soft tissues’ viscoelastic properties (i.e., stress relaxation, creep response). Objects: Using an automated hand-held indentation device, we measured the viscoelastic properties of soft tissue over the hip area, in order to examine how the properties are affected by site with respect to the GT. Methods: Twenty participants (15 males and 5 females) who aged from 21 to 32 were participated. An automated hand-held indentation device was used to measure the stress relaxation time and creep response. Trials were acquired for three different locations with respect to the GT (i.e., right over the GT, 6 cm anterior or posterior to the GT). For each location, five trials were acquired and averaged for data analyses. Results: Soft tissues’ stress relaxation time and creep response were associated with site (F = 23.98, p < 0.005; F = 24.09, p < 0.005; respectively). The stress relaxation time was greatest at posterior gluteal region (19.22 ± 2.49 ms), and followed by anterior region (15.39 ± 2.47 ms) and right over the GT (14.40 ± 3.18 ms). Similarly, creep response was greatest at posterior gluteal region (1.16 ± 0.14), and followed by anterior region (0.95 ± 0.14) and right over the GT (0.89 ± 0.18). Conclusion: Our results showed that the stress relaxation and creep were greatest at the posterior gluteal region and least at right over the GT, indicating that the gluteal soft tissue is more protective to the prolonged external force, when compared to the trochanteric soft tissue. The results suggest that a risk of pressure ulcer over the GT may decrease with slightly posteriorly rotated side-lying position.

This study investigates the seismic performance of a hybrid seismic energy dissipation device composed of a viscoelastic damper and a steel slit damper connected in parallel. A moment-framed structure is designed without seismic load and is retrofitted with the hybrid dampers. The model structure is transformed into an equivalent simplified system to find out optimum story-wise damper distribution pattern using genetic algorithm. The effectiveness of the hybrid damper is investigated by fragility analysis of the structure with and without the dampers. The analysis results show that after seismic retrofit the probability of reaching damage states, especially the complete damage state, of the structure turn out to be significantly reduced.

It has been many efforts for reinforcement of existing structure since the number of earthquake has been increased world widely. Especially the occurrence of earthquake surrounding area of Korean peninsular is dramatically increased. Since the buildings in Korea have not been designed to carry the lateral and shear force caused by earthquake, the building will experience massive damages even under moderate earthquake. For this reason, the viscoelastic damper is proposed in this paper to enhance the earthquake resistance of a steel frame buildings. The viscoelastic dampers have been able to increase the overall damping of the structure significantly, hence improving the overall performance of dynamically sensitive structures. In this paper, Viscoelastic dampers designed are consists of FRP panel and viscoelastic material. In this paper, evaluate the performance of the viscoelastic damper through the experiment.

PURPOSES: Implementation and verification of the simple linear cohesive viscoelastic contact model that can be used to simulate dynamic behavior of sticky aggregates. METHODS: The differential equations were derived and the initial conditions were determined to simulate a free falling ball with a sticky surface from a ground. To describe this behavior, a combination of linear contact model and a cohesive contact model was used. The general solution for the differential equation was used to verify the implemented linear cohesive viscoelastic API model in the DEM. Sensitivity analysis was also performed using the derived analytical solutions for several combinations of damping coefficients and cohesive coefficients. RESULTS : The numerical solution obtained using the DEM showed good agreement with the analytical solution for two extreme conditions. It was observed that the linear cohesive model can be successfully implemented with a linear spring in the DEM API for dynamic analysis of the aggregates. CONCLUSIONS: It can be concluded that the derived closed form solutions are applicable for the analysis of the rebounding behavior of sticky particles, and for verification of the implemented API model in the DEM. The assumption of underdamped condition for the viscous behavior of the particles seems to be reasonable. Several factors have to be additionally identified in order to develop an enhanced contact model for an asphalt mixture.

Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) has been widely used in long-span buildings because of its light weight and high transparency. This paper studies the short and long term creep behaviour of ETFE foil. A series of short-term creep and recovery tests were performed, in which the residual strain was observed. A long-term creep test of the ETFE foil was also performed over 110 days. A viscoelastic-plastic model was then established to describe the short-term creep and recovery behaviour. The model contains a traditional multi-Kelvin part and an added steady-flow component to represent the viscoelastic and viscoplastic behaviour, respectively. The model successfully fit the data for three stresses and six temperatures. Additionally, time-temperature equivalency was adopted to predict the long-term creep behaviour of ETFE foil. Horizontal shifting factors were determined from the process of shifting creep-curves at six temperatures. The long-term creep behaviours at three temperatures were predicted. Finally, the long-term creep test showed that the short-term creep test at identical temperatures insufficiently predicted additional creep behaviour, and the long-term test verified the horizontal shifting factors derived from the time-temperature equivalency.

PURPOSES: A viscoelastic axisymmetric finite element analysis code has been developed for stress analysis of asphalt pavement structures. METHODS: Generalized Maxwell Model (GMM) and 4-node isoparametric element were employed for finite element formulation. The code was developed using C++ computer program language and named as KICTPAVE. For the verification of the developed code, a structural model of a pavement system was constructed. The structural model was composed of three layers: asphalt layer, crushed stone layer, and soil subgrade. Two types of analysis were considered for the verification: (1)elastic static analysis, (2)viscoelastic time-dependent analysis. For the elastic static analysis, linear elastic material model was assigned to all the layers, and a static load was applied to the structural model. For the viscoelastic time-dependent analysis, GMM and linear elastic material model were assigned to the asphalt layer and all the other layers respectively, and a cyclic loading condition was applied to the structural model. RESULTS: The stresses and deformations from KICTPAVE were compared with those from ABAQUS. The analysis results obtained from the two codes showed good agreement in time-dependent response of the element under the loading area as well as the surface deformation of asphalt layer, and horizontal and vertical stresses along the axisymmetric axis. CONCLUSIONS: The validity of KICTPAVE was confirmed by showing the agreement of the analysis results from the two codes.

In this work, the effect of glycidyl methacrylate grafted multi-walled carbon nanotubes (GMA-MWCNTs) on the viscoelastic behaviors of polypropylene (PP) based nanocomposites was studied. The GMA-MWCNTs/PP was prepared using a bravender at 200℃ by melt mixing as a function of GMA-MWCNT content. The viscoelastic behaviors of GMA-MWCNTs/PP nanocomposites were measured by a rheometer. It was found that the GMA-MWCNTs were homogeneously dispersed in the PP matrix. The GMA-MWCNTs/PP nanocomposites showed higher storage modulus, loss modulus, and shear viscosity compared to pure PP nanocomposites and the maximum value was shown at 2.0 wt% GMA-MWCNTs loading. These results were probably attributed to the strong interfacial interaction between the GMA-MWCNT and the PP matrix.

An energy based crack growth model is developed in this study to simulate the propagation of top-down cracking in asphalt pavements. A viscoelastic fracture mechanics approach, generalized J integral, is employed to model the crack growth of asphalt concrete. Laboratory fatigue crack propagation tests for three different asphalt mixtures are performed at various load levels, frequencies and temperatures. Disk-shaped specimens with a proper loading fixture and crack growth monitoring system are selected for the tests. It is observed from the tests that the crack propagation model based on the generalized J integral is independent of load levels and frequencies, while the traditional Paris’ law model based on stress intensity factor is dependent of loading frequencies. However, both models are unable to take care of the temperature dependence of the mixtures. The fatigue crack propagation model proposed in this study has a good agreement between experimental and predicted crack growth lives, which implies that the energy based J integral could be a better parameter to describe fatigue crack propagation of viscoelastic materials such as asphalt mixtures.

This study was to investigate the influence of cooling on muscle force and viscoelastic properties of tendon structures in themedial gastrocnemius (MG) muscle. The subject was instructed to gradually increase force (10% MVC step) from a relaxed state to MVC within 3 s. At this time, it was measured by an ultrasonographic probe was attached and that an electrode was attached to monitor EMG. The F values at 50 100% of MVC were significantly greater under the cold condition than under the non-cold condition (p<.05). The values at 80~100% of MVC were significantly higher under the cold condition than under the non-cold condition (p<.05). The elongation under the non-cold condition had a tendency to be greater than that under the cold condition. The results suggest that cooling results in an increase in the stiffness of tendon structures with a reduction of muscle force and elongation.

원환균열과 원주균열을 지닌 축대칭 선형 점탄성 중실축과 중공축이 외력을 받을 때 파괴역학 변수로서 응력확대계수, 에너지방출률 그리고 균열개구변위의 수치해를 유한요소해법을 이용하여 구한다. 균열선단에서는 응력의 특이성을 지닌 1/4절점 삼각형 특이요소가 사용된다. 또한 수치해를 비교 검증하기 위해 탄성-점탄성 상응원리를 이용하여 선형파괴역학의 탄성해들로부터 점탄성 이론해가 유도 제시된다. 해석에 사용되는 점탄성 물성은 체적변형은 탄성적이고 전단변형은 표준선형고체처럼 거동한다고 가정한다. 제시된 수치해법과 이론해는 축대칭 점탄성 거동 연구에 중요한 자료가 된다.

This paper presents a design process for viscoelastic dampers and a full-scale test of a 5-story steel structure with added viscoelastic dampers. The mechanical properties of viscoelastic dampers and the dynamic characteristics of the model structure were obtained from experiments, and the results were used in the design process. The additional damping ratios required to reduce the maximum response of the structure to a desired level were obtained first by the convex model. Then the size of dampers to realize the required damping ratio was determined using the modal strain energy method by observing the change in modal damping ratio due to the change in damper stiffness. The designed viscoelastic dampers were installed in the first and the second inter-stories of the model structure, and the system was excited by a hybrid mass driver located on the fifth floor. The experimental results indicated that after the dampers were installed the dynamic response of the full-scale model structure reduced as desired in the design process.

본 논문에서는 축대칭 형상의 점탄성 구조물이 정적 하중을 받을 때에 대한 시간영역에서의 유한요소해법의 정식화 과정을 제시한다. 또한, 여러 가지 경계조건을 갖는 점탄성 중공구나 원통 문제들의 변위나 응력 이론해들을 탄성-점탄성 상응원리를 이용하여 유도하고 제시한다. 이때 점탄성 재료는 부피변형이 탄성적이고 전단변형은 3요소로 구성된 표준선형 고체처럼 거동한다고 가정한다. 구대칭, 축대칭 및 평면변형률 유한요소모텔을 이용한 수치결과들을 유도된 이론해들과 비교하여 제시된 유한요소해법과 이론해들의 타당성과 정확성을 보인다.

점탄성감쇠기 (VED)를 건물의 내부에 가새의 형태로 설치하는 기존의 방법은 공간 이용에 제약이 되며, 내부 동션을 방해할 수 있다. 이러한 단점은 VED를 건물 사이에 설치함으로써 해결할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 신축이음부에 설치된 VED의 내진성능 향상 효과에 관하여 연구하였다. 이를 위하여 VED로 연결된 3자유도 구조물의 지진하중에 대한 각 설계 변수들의 효과를 파악하고, 제안된 방법의 실용성을 검토하였다. 이를 바탕으로 서로 다른 구조시스템으로 설계된 5층 구조물을 VED로 연결하고 시간이력 해석을 수행하였다. 해석 결과에 따르변 인접한 구조물의 고유주기가 다르게 설계된 경우, VED로 연결된 구조물의 내진 성능을 상당히 향상할 수 있는 것으로 나타났다.

점탄성감쇠기 (VED)를 건물의 내부에 가새의 형태로 설치하는 기존의 방법은 공간 이용에 제약이 되며, 내부 동선을 방해할 수 있다. 이러한 단점은 VED를 건물사이의 신축이음부 (신축줄눈)나 지진줄눈 사이에 설치함으로써 해결할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 신축이음부에 설치된 VED의 내진성능 향상 효과에 관하여 연구하였다. 이를 위하여 VED로 연결된 3자유도 구조물의 지진하중에 대한 각 설계 변수들의 효과를 파악하고, 제안된 방법의 실용성을 검토하였다. 이를 바탕으로 서로 다른 구조 시스템으로 설계된 5층 구조물을 VED로 연결하고 시간이력 해석을 수행하였다. 해석 결과에 따르면 인접한 구조물의 고유주기가 다르게 설계된 경우, VED로 연결된 구조물의 내진 성능을 상당히 향상할 수 있는 것으로 나타났다.

아스팔트 포장은 주행의 쾌적성, 안전성 그리고 시공 및 보수의 용이성으로 인하여 세계적으로 많은 도로에 널리 이용되고 있다. 그러나 우리나라의 경우 고도의 경제성장으로 인한 교통량 증가와 차량의 중량화로 야기된 상습적 인 지체와 여름철 고온현상으로 아스팔트 포장의 파손정도가 심화되고 포장수명이 단축됨으로서 유지보수비용이 급격히 증가하는 양상을 보이고 있다. 이에 국내외에서 아스팔트 포장에 대한 파손 방지대책 및 내구성 증진에 관한 연구들이 진행되고 있으며 그 한 방법으로 토목섬유와 같은 보강재를 포장체에 삽입하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 아스팔트 포장 표층의 거동을 점탄성으로 분석하였으며 포장체에 삽입된 지오그리드의 설치 위치, 포장단면의 두께를 조합하여 지오그리드의 최적 설치 위치를 알아보고 포장단면의 물성에 따른 민감도 분석을 수행하였다. 연구결과, 지오그리드를 기층과 보조기층 사이에 보강하였을 경우. 기층아래에서 발생하는 횡방향 인장응력을 무보강 아스팔트 포장에 비해 29~56% 정도 감소시켜 균열 발생을 상당히 억제 할 수 있을 것으로 판단되었다. 또한, 노상에서의 수직 변형률과 최대 전단변형률을 살펴보았을 때 지오그리드를 포장체에 삽입하여 소성변형에 대한 억제 효과도 얻을 수 있는 것으로 판단되었다.

본 논문에서는 동반논문에서 연구된 가진방법과 응답특성을 바탕으로, 실물크기의 철골건물에 설치될 점탄성 감쇠기의 설계과정을 다루었으며 가진실험을 수행하여 감쇠기의 진동제어효과를 검증하였다. 최대변위응답을 주어진 수준까지 감소시키기 위하여 요구되는 추가적인 감쇠비를 컨벡스 모델을 이용하여 구하였다. 모드변형에너지법을 이용하여 감쇠기 강성 변화에 따른 모드 감쇠비의 차이를 분석함으로써 감쇠기의 크기를 구하였다. 가새 강성의 효과 또한 모드의 특성을 구하는 과정에 반영하였다. 점탄성 감쇠기는 1층과 2층의 층간에 각각 2개씩 설치되었으며 응답효과를 검증하였다.

점탄성 감쇠기의 설계를 위한 자료를 얻기 위해 실물크기 5층 건물에 대해 가진과 시스템 식별을 수행하였다. 5층 바닥에 설치된 HWD는 건물을 움직이는 외부 가진력으로 작용하였고, 각 층의 응답을 측정하여 점탄성 감쇠기의 용량과 최적위치에 필요한 자료를 확보하였다. 고유진동수, 감쇠비, 모드와 같은 동적특성을 파악하기 위해 건물에 HMD로 조화하중과 백색잡음 하중을 주어 실험을 수행하였다. 동반논문에서는 건물의 층간에 설계된 점탄성 감쇠기를 설치한 후 응답 거동을 얻기 위한 실험 연구를 수행하였다.

본 연구에서는 비선형 정적해석법인 능력스펙트럼 법을 이용하여 성능목표를 만족하기 위하여 필요한 점탄성 감쇠기를 설계하는 절차를 제시하였다. 점탄성 감쇠기의 적정 크기를 구하기 위해 목표 변위에서 필요한 유효감쇠 비를 구한 다음 구조물의 이력거동에 의한 등가감쇠 비와 고유감쇠 비를 이용하여 필요한 감쇠기의 감쇠를 구하였다. 점탄성 감쇠기를 설치할 경우에는 구조물의 감쇠뿐만 아니라 강성도 변화하기 때문에 반복계산이 필요하게 된다. 본 연구에서는 먼저 단자유도계에서 구조물의 설계변수를 변화시키면서 제안된 방법의 타당성을 검증하였다. 또한 10층의 철골조 건물에 적용하고 지진응답을 구하였다. 제안된 방법에 따라 설계된 감쇠기를 설치하고 수행한 시간이력해석 결과에 의하면 고려된 설계변수에 관계없이 목표변위를 만족하는 것으로 나타났다.

탄성 반도체 칩과 점탄성 접착제층의 계면에 존재하는 모서리 균열에 대한 응력확대계수를 조사하였다. 이러한 균열들은 자유 경계면 부근에 존재하는 응력 특이성으로 인해 발생할 수 있다. 계면 응력상태를 해석하기 위해서 시간 영역 경계요소법이 사용되었다. 작은 크기의 모서리 균열에 대한 응력확대계수가 계산되었다. 점탄성 이완으로 인해 응력확대계수의 크기는 시간이 경과함에 따라 작아진다.