Total Optimization of Midship Section using 3-Dimensional Product Model - Optimal Structure Design based on Existing Ship Data -

Electro Adhesive Gel (EAG) has the unique characteristic of changing its surface adhesive property with the intensity of the electrical field applied. This property makes EAG useful in applications to fixing devices and mechanical brakes. Although its adhesion performance depends on the distribution of the electro-rheological particles in the EAG, it is difficult to arrange the particle distribution uniformly in a wide area from the perspective of production process. In this study, a novel functional elastomer that has the same function as EAG is developed, Electro Adhesive Surface (EAS). In EAS, micro photolithography is used to fabricate strut pyramids distributed uniformly on a substrate, and then silicone gel is poured into the structure. When an electrical field is applied, the silicone gel rises to the tops of the pyramids formed by the struts, and adhesion occurs to an object on EAS. To determine a micro structure design for EAS, the fixing force was measured with various struts diameter and gaps. Experimental result shows that the larger struts diameter and the narrower gaps enhance the fixing force of EAS.

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Optimal Structure Design of Multi-functional Folding Drawing Board based on TRIZ Theory

International Journal of Hybrid Information Technology ◽

10.14257/ijhit.2015.8.2.37 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 397-408

Author(s):

Jin-gang Jiang ◽

Xiao-lei Xu ◽

Zhao Wang ◽

Yun-feng Liu ◽

Shi-jia Cui ◽

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Keyword(s):

Structure Design ◽

Optimal Structure ◽

Drawing Board

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Optimal Structure Design of Modular Neural Network

Journal of Korean institute of intelligent systems ◽

10.5391/jkiis.2003.13.1.006 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 6-11

Author(s):

Seong-Joo Kim ◽

Hong-Tae Jeon

Keyword(s):

Neural Network ◽

Structure Design ◽

Optimal Structure ◽

Modular Neural Network

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Optimal Structure Design for RBFNN Structure

ACTA AUTOMATICA SINICA ◽

10.3724/sp.j.1004.2010.00865 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 36 (6) ◽

pp. 865-872 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Jun-Fei QIAO ◽

Hong-Gui HAN

Keyword(s):

Structure Design ◽

Optimal Structure

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Optimal Structure Combination for Inverted Asphalt Pavement Incorporating Cracks in Cement-Treated Subbase

Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board ◽

10.1177/0361198119899056 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2674 (1) ◽

pp. 68-78

Author(s):

Aimin Sha ◽

Zhenqiang Han ◽

Liya Jiao ◽

Liqun Hu ◽

Hongyin Li

Keyword(s):

Three Dimensional ◽

Structure Design ◽

Optimal Structure ◽

Fe Model ◽

Effect Analysis ◽

Structure Variation ◽

Linear Layer ◽

Dimensional Finite Element ◽

Critical Responses ◽

Three Dimensional Finite Element

The structure design and mechanistic calculation of inverted asphalt pavements are mainly based on linear layer elastic theory with the assumption that the cement-treated subbase (CTB) is complete without cracks. This study investigates the optimal structure combination for inverted pavements according to calculated critical responses considering cracks in the CTB layer. A three-dimensional finite element (3D FE) model of inverted pavement with a transverse crack through the CTB layer was developed. Four full-scale inverted pavement sections were built, and a crack 0.01 m wide and 0.05 m deep was sawn on top of each CTB layer after construction. The 3D FE model was validated by strain and deformation measured in falling weight deflectometer tests and used for a parametric study of dominating structure combination factors. Variance analysis results show that interactions with thickness or stiffness of the asphalt concrete (AC) layer presented the most significant effect on critical responses, while CTB stiffness (12588~7668 MPa) had the least impact. Structure variation effect analysis results illustrated that 0.1 m aggregate base (AB) thickness is enough to prevent the CTB crack propagating to the surface. Thin AC structures are highly sensitive to variations in AC and AB stiffness. A thin AC and AB combination (0.05 and 0.10 m) can provide low critical strains similar to a thick AC and thin AB (0.15 and 0.10 m) combination if the stiffness of AC and AB can be maintained at 7175 and 358 Mpa, respectively, or higher. AC thickness of 0.1 m and the combination of thin AC and thick AB are two unfavorable conditions for inverted pavements.

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