Shape control of cable structures considering concurrent/sequence control

손수덕,Alan S. Kwan,이승재 국제구조공학회 2014 Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An Int'l Jou Vol.52 No.5

In this study, the control of the shape of pre-stressed cable structures and the effective control element were examined. The process of deriving the displacement control equations using the force method was explained, and the concurrent control scheme (CCS) and the sequence control scheme (SCS) were proposed. To explain the control scheme process, the quadrilateral cable net model was adopted and classified into a regular model and an irregular model for the analysis of the control results. In the control analysis of the regular model, the CCS and SCS analysis results proved reliable. For the SCS, the errors occur in the control stage and varied according to the control sequence. In the control analysis of the irregular model, the CCS analysis result also proved relatively reliable, and the SCS analysis result with the correction of errors in each stage was found nearly consistent with the target shape after the control. Finally, to investigate an effective control element, the Geiger cable dome was adopted. A set of non-redundant elements was evaluated in the reduced row echelon form of a coefficient matrix of control equations. Important elements for shape control were also evaluated using overlapping elements in the element sets, which were selected based on cable adjustments.

Hyperspectral Fluorescence Imaging for On-line Safety Inspection of Apples

Moon S. Kim,Byoung-kwan Cho,Yud-Ren Chen,Chun-Chieh Yang,Kaunglin Chao,Alan M. Lefcourt,Sukwon Kang 한국원예학회 2006 한국원예학회 기타간행물 Vol.- No.-

Shape control of cable structures considering concurrent/sequence control

Shon, Sudeok,Kwan, Alan S.,Lee, Seungjae Techno-Press 2014 Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An Int'l Jou Vol.52 No.5

In this study, the control of the shape of pre-stressed cable structures and the effective control element were examined. The process of deriving the displacement control equations using the force method was explained, and the concurrent control scheme (CCS) and the sequence control scheme (SCS) were proposed. To explain the control scheme process, the quadrilateral cable net model was adopted and classified into a regular model and an irregular model for the analysis of the control results. In the control analysis of the regular model, the CCS and SCS analysis results proved reliable. For the SCS, the errors occur in the control stage and varied according to the control sequence. In the control analysis of the irregular model, the CCS analysis result also proved relatively reliable, and the SCS analysis result with the correction of errors in each stage was found nearly consistent with the target shape after the control. Finally, to investigate an effective control element, the Geiger cable dome was adopted. A set of non-redundant elements was evaluated in the reduced row echelon form of a coefficient matrix of control equations. Important elements for shape control were also evaluated using overlapping elements in the element sets, which were selected based on cable adjustments.

Displacement and force control of complex element structures by Matrix Condensation

Najmadeen M. Saeed,Alan S.K. Kwan 국제구조공학회 2016 Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An Int'l Jou Vol.59 No.6

A direct and relatively simple method for controlling nodal displacements and/or internal bar forces has been developed for prestressable structural assemblies including complex elements (“macroelements”, e.g., the pantographic element), involving Matrix Condensation, in which structural matrices being built up from matrices of elementary elements. The method is aimed at static shape control of geometrically sensitive structures. The paper discusses identification of the most effective bars for actuation, without incurring violation in bar forces, and also with objective of minimal number of actuators or minimum actuation. The advantages of the method is that the changes for both force and displacement regimes are within a single formulation. The method can also be used for adjustment of bar forces to either reduce instances of high forces or increase low forces (e.g., in a cable nearing slack).

Shape morphing and adjustment of pantographic morphing aerofoil section structure

Najmadeen M. Saeed,Alan S.K. Kwan 국제구조공학회 2019 Smart Structures and Systems, An International Jou Vol.24 No.2

This study concerns with morphing structures, e.g. as applied in the aerospace industry. A morphing aerofoil structure capable of variable geometry was developed, which was shown to be able to cater for the different aerodynamic requirements at different stages of flight. In this work, the useful and relatively simple method has been applied, which provides a direct method for calculating required morphing shape displacements via finding the most effective bar through calculating bar sensitivity to displacement and calculating set of length actuations for bar assembly to control/adjust shape imperfection of prestressable structural assemblies including complex elements (“macro-elements”, e.g., the pantographic element), involving Matrix Condensation. The technique has been verified by experiments on the physical model of an aerofoil shaped morphing pantographic structure. Overall, experimental results agree well with theoretical prediction. Furthermore, the technique of multi-iteration adjustment was presented that effective in eliminating errors that occur in the practical adjustment process itself. It has been demonstrated by the experiments on the physical model of pantographic morphing structure. Finally, the study discusses identification of the most effective bars with the objective of minimal number of actuators or minimum actuation.

Information Technology and Electronics : Original Article ; A Simple Multispectral Imaging Algorithm for Detection of Defects on Red Delicious Apples

( Hoyoung Lee ),( Chun Chieh Yang ),( Moon S. Kim ),( Jongguk Lim ),( Byoung Kwan Cho ),( Alan Lefcourt ),( Kuanglin Chao ),( Colm D. Everard ) 한국농업기계학회 2014 바이오시스템공학 Vol.39 No.2

Purpose: A multispectral algorithm for detection and differentiation of defective (defects on apple skin) and normal Red Delicious apples was developed from analysis of a series of hyperspectral line-scan images. Methods: A fast line-scan hyperspectral imaging system mounted on a conventional apple sorting machine was used to capture hyperspectral images of apples moving approximately 4 apples per second on a conveyor belt. The detection algorithm included an apple segmentation method and a threshold function, and was developed using three wavebands at 676 nm, 714 nm and 779 nm. The algorithm was executed on line-by-line image analysis, simulating online real-time line-scan imaging inspection during fruit processing. Results: The rapid multispectral algorithm detected over 95% of defective apples and 91% of normal apples investigated. Conclusions: The multispectral defect detection algorithm can potentially be used in commercial apple processing lines.

A Simple Multispectral Imaging Algorithm for Detection of Defects on Red Delicious Apples

Lee, Hoyoung,Yang, Chun-Chieh,Kim, Moon S.,Lim, Jongguk,Cho, Byoung-Kwan,Lefcourt, Alan,Chao, Kuanglin,Everard, Colm D. Korean Society for Agricultural Machinery 2014 바이오시스템공학 Vol.39 No.2

Purpose: A multispectral algorithm for detection and differentiation of defective (defects on apple skin) and normal Red Delicious apples was developed from analysis of a series of hyperspectral line-scan images. Methods: A fast line-scan hyperspectral imaging system mounted on a conventional apple sorting machine was used to capture hyperspectral images of apples moving approximately 4 apples per second on a conveyor belt. The detection algorithm included an apple segmentation method and a threshold function, and was developed using three wavebands at 676 nm, 714 nm and 779 nm. The algorithm was executed on line-by-line image analysis, simulating online real-time line-scan imaging inspection during fruit processing. Results: The rapid multispectral algorithm detected over 95% of defective apples and 91% of normal apples investigated. Conclusions: The multispectral defect detection algorithm can potentially be used in commercial apple processing lines.

하중법을 이용한 케이블 구조물의 변위제어기법에 관한 연구

손수덕,이승재,Shon, Su-Deok,Kwan, Alan S.K.,Lee, Seung-Jae 한국공간구조학회 2011 한국공간구조학회지 Vol.11 No.2

A cable structures have the advantage that cover a large space without column but it is very sensitive to deal with shape control because of its flexibility. Especially, location of control member and needed elongation of member are important things. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is studied on displacement control technique for pre-stressed cable structures by force method considering order of control. The layout of this paper is as follows. Firstly, in section 2, the control technique by force method for cable structures is given. Secondly, section 3 briefly introduces simple cable net in order to apply control technique considering ordering of actuator. Finally, more complex example for effective member and the conclusion are in section 4 and 5, respectively. 케이블 구조물은 비교적 가볍고 넓은 공간의 형성이 쉬우나 유연한 특징으로 인해 형상의 제어가 매우 민감하다. 이런 구조물은 여러 이유에서 형상의 보정이 필요하며, 특히 부재 제어량과 어떠한 부재를 제어해야 하는가는 것은 많은 연구자들이 고심하고 있는 문제이다. 따라서 본 논문의 목적은 하중법(Force Method)를 이용해서 형상조절을 위한 변위 제어기법을 연구하는 것이다. 논문은 2장에서는 제어 방정식을 설명하고, 3장에서는 단순 케이블 넷 모델을 이용하여 동시 및 순차제어를 고려해 해석을 수행하고 결과를 고찰한다. 4장에서는 보다 더 복잡한 케이블 돔 구조물에 적용하여 가장 유용한 부재에 대해서 논의 하고, 5장에서 결과를 요약한다.