• Journal of KIISE:Software and Applications
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• v.31 no.7
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• pp.922-928
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• 2004

We propose a new 3 dimensional labeling method based on slice information for the volume data. This method is named SIL (Slice Information based Labeling). Compare to the conventional algorithms, it has advantages that the use of memory is efficient and it Is possible to combine with a variety of 2 dimensional labeling algorithms for finding an appropriate labeling algorithm to its application. In this study, we applied SIL to confocal microscopy images of cervix cancer cell and compared the results of labeling. According to the measurement, we found that the speed of Sd combined with, CCCL (Contour based Connected Component Labeling) is almost 2 times higher than that of other methods. In conclusion, considering that the performance of labeling depends on a kind of image, we obtained that the proposed method provide better result for the confocal microscopy cell volume data.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• v.24 no.6
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• pp.439-453
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• 2023

Older brick masonry structures generally suffer from low strength defects. Using a cement mortar layer (CML) or steel-meshed cement mortar layer (S-CML) to reinforce existing low-strength brick masonry structures (LBMs) is still an effective means of increasing seismic performance. However, performance indices such as lateral displacement ratios and skeleton curves for LBMs reinforced with CML or S-CML need to be clarified in performance-based seismic design and evaluation. Therefore, research into the failure mechanisms and seismic performance of LBMs reinforced with CML or S-CML is imperative. In this study, thirty low-strength brick walls (LBWs) with different cross-sectional areas, bonding mortar types, vertical loads, and CML/S-CML thicknesses were constructed. The failure modes, load-carrying capacities, energy dissipation capacity and lateral drift ratio limits in different limits states were acquired via quasi-static tests. The results show that 1) the primary failure modes of UBWs and RBWs are "diagonal shear failure" and "sliding failure through joints." 2) The acceptable drift ratios of Immediate Occupancy (IO), Life Safety (LS), and Collapse Prevention (CP) for UBWs can be 0.04%, 0.08%, and 0.3%, respectively. For 20-RBWs, the acceptable drift ratios of IO, LS, and CP for 20-RBWs can be 0.037%, 0.09%, and 0.41%, respectively. Moreover, the acceptable drift ratios of IO, LS, and CP for 40-RBWs can be 0.048%, 0.09%, and 0.53%, respectively. 3) Reinforcing low-strength brick walls with CML/S-CML can improve brick walls' bearing capacity, deformation, and energy dissipation capacity. Using CML/S-CML reinforcement to improve the seismic performance of old masonry houses is a feasible and practical choice.