• Journal of Communications and Networks
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.610-618
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• 2016

A green cognitive radio network (CRN), characterized by base stations (BSs) that conserve energy during sleep periods, is a promising candidate for realizing more efficient spectrum allocation. To improve the spectrum efficiency and achieve greener communication in wireless applications, we consider CRNs with an long term evolution advanced (LTE-A) structure and propose a novel energy-saving strategy. By establishing a type of preemptive priority queueing model with a single vacation, we capture the stochastic behavior of the proposed strategy. Using the method of matrix geometric solutions, we derive the performance measures in terms of the average latency of secondary user (SU) packets and the energy-saving degree of BSs. Furthermore, we provide numerical results to demonstrate the influence of the sleeping parameter on the system performance. Finally, we compare the Nash equilibrium behavior and social optimization behavior of the proposed strategy to present a pricing policy for SU packets.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제53권9호
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• pp.3100-3111
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• 2021

Numerical modeling for the safety-related equipment used in a nuclear power plant (i.e., cabinet facilities) plays an essential role in seismic risk assessment. A full finite element model is often time-consuming for nonlinear time history analysis due to its computational modeling complexity. Thus, this study aims to generate a simplified model that can capture the nonlinear behavior of the electrical cabinet. Accordingly, the distributed plasticity approach was utilized to examine the stiffness-degradation effect caused by the local buckling of the structure. The inherent dynamic characteristics of the numerical model were validated against the experimental test. The outcomes indicate that the proposed model can adequately represent the significant behavior of the structure, and it is preferred in practice to perform the nonlinear analysis of the cabinet. Further investigations were carried out to evaluate the seismic behavior of the cabinet under the influence of the constitutive law of material models. Three available models in OpenSees (i.e., linear, bilinear, and Giuffre-Menegotto-Pinto (GMP) model) were considered to provide an enhanced understating of the seismic responses of the cabinet. It was found that the material nonlinearity, which is the function of its smoothness, is the most effective parameter for the structural analysis of the cabinet. Also, it showed that implementing nonlinear models reduces the seismic response of the cabinet considerably in comparison with the linear model.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.373-385
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• 2021

The objective of the study is to empirically investigate the impact of bank capital on the lending behavior of Vietnamese commercial banks from 2007 to 2019. Lending behavior is captured by two dimensions, including the quantity (loan growth) and quality (credit risk) of loans. Instead of investigating loan growth and credit risk separately, we combine these two aspects in our study and further develop the interaction term between capital buffers and credit risk to capture the asymmetric impact. We apply the dynamic model (regressed by the generalized method of moments) and the static models (regressed using the fixed effects, random effects, and the pooled regression approach) to perform regressions. The results show that banks with higher capital ratios tend to expand lending more, while the risk of credit portfolios is controlled at lower levels at these banks. Further analysis reveals that credit risk mitigates some aspects of the relationship between bank capital and loan expansion. The patterns remain robust across alternative measures and econometric techniques. The study provides insightful policy implications for bank managers and regulators in the process of upgrading capital resources to ensure the safety and soundness of the banking industry in an emerging country.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.235-251
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• 2021

In the current study, the free vibrational behavior of a Porous Micro (PM) beam which is integrated with Functionally Graded Piezoelectric (FGP) layers with initial curvature is considered based on the two trigonometric shear deformation theories namely SSDBT and Tan-SDBT. The structure's mechanical properties are varied through its thicknesses following the given functions. The curved microbeam is exposed to electro-mechanical preload and also is rested on a Pasternak type of elastic foundation. Hamilton's principle is used to extract the motion equations and the MCST is used to capture the size effect. Navier's solution method is selected as an analytical method to solve the motion equations for a simply supported ends case and by validating the results for a simpler state with previously published works, effects of different important parameters on the behavior of the structure are considered. It is found that although increasing the porosity reduces the natural frequency, but enhancing the volume fraction of CNTs increasing it. Also, by increasing the central angle of the curved beam the vibrations of the structure increases. Designing and manufacturing more efficient smart structures such as sensors and actuators are of the aims of this study.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.211-218
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• 2022

This study characterizes Proctor and geophysical properties in a broad range of grading and fines contents. The results show that soil index properties such as uniformity and fines plasticity control the optimum water content and peak dry unit trends, as well as elastic wave velocity. The capillary pressure at a degree of saturation less than S = 20% plays a critical role in determining the shear wave velocity for poorly graded sandy soils. The reduction in electrical resistivity with a higher water content becomes pronounced as the water phase is connected A parallel set of compaction and geophysical properties of sand-kaolinite mixtures reveal that the threshold boundaries computed from soil index properties adequately capture the transitions from sand-controlled to kaolinite-controlled behavior. In the transitional fines fraction zone between F_F ≈ 20 and 40%, either sand or kaolinite or both sand and kaolinite could dominate the geophysical properties and all other properties associated with soil compaction behavior. Overall, the compaction and geophysical data gathered in this study can be used to gain a first-order approximation of the degree of compaction in the field and produce degree of compaction maps as a function of water content and fines fraction.

• 한국철도학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국철도학회 2011년도 정기총회 및 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.1730-1738
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• 2011

Personal Rapid Transit(PRT)는 경쟁력 있는 건설비와 운영비로 보행중심의 환경을 제공함으로써 대중교통 중심의 지속가능한 사회를 위한 바람직한 교통수단으로 등장하였다. 본 연구에서는 PRT 도입시 PRT 이용경험이 없는 사람들의 교통수단선택 행태의 변화를 분석하였다. PRT 선택행태 분석의 핵심 이슈는 경험해보지 못한 교통수단에 대한 이용자들의 인지와 평가를 어떻게 효과적으로 측정하는 가이다. PRT 도입전후의 교통수단 선택에 대한 RP와 SP 자료를 설문조사를 이용하여 수집하였다. 설문지는 PRT 선호에 대한 bias를 최소화하도록 설계하였으며, 설문응답자의 성실한 답변을 방해하는 수많은 SP 설문항목을 획기적으로 줄일 수 있도록, 복잡한 fractional factorial 설계를 사용하지 않았다. 분석결과를 통해 본 연구에서 제안된 방법이 교통수단선택과 관련된 설명변수들을 효과적으로 측정하고 있음을 알 수 있다. 이산선택모형을 이용하여 다양한 PRT 시스템 특성과 운영방식하에서의 교통수단선택을 추정하였으며, 2개의 대상도시에 대해 PRT 이용수요를 예측하였다.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제37권9호
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• pp.1093-1098
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• 2013

방탄소재로서 사파이어 재료가 대두되고 있지만 고속 충돌관련 동적거동 및 파괴특성에 관한 연구는 부족한 실정이다. 탄자와 취성세라믹재료간의 상호작용을 연구하기 위해서는 고화질의 초고속 연속영상이 필수적이다. 본 연구에서는 고속충돌 및 관통 현상을 순차적으로 촬영할 수 있는 장치를 개발하였다. 이 장치는 속도측정장치, 마이크로프로세서를 사용한 카메라 구동장치 그리고 다수의 CCD카메라로 이루어져있다. 선형배열센서를 사용한 속도측정장치는 직경 1-2 mm 탄자의 마하 3 속도를 측정할 수 있다. 발사된 탄자가 속도측정장치를 통과하면 속도와 시간이 측정되고 탄자가 비행하는 동안 카메라 구동장치가 정확한 충돌시간을 계산하여 다수의 카메라에 순차적으로 트리거 신호를 보내서 충돌 전후의 형상을 순차적으로 촬영한다. 정확한 충돌시간 예측을 못하면 고해상도의 사진촬영이 거의 불가능하다. 본 연구에서 개발된 정밀 촬영장치를 사용하여 고해상도의 영상을 확보할 수 있었다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.663-672
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• 2001

Numerous failures in welded connections in steel moment-resisting building frames (SMRF) were observed when buildings were inspected after the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. These observations raised concerns about the effectiveness of such frames for resisting strong earthquake ground motions. The behavior of SMRFs during an earthquake must be assessed using nonlinear dynamic analysis, and such assessments must permit the deterioration in connection strength to capture the behavior of the frame. The uncertainties that underlie both structural and dynamic loading also need to be included in the analysis process. This paper describes the analysis of one of approximately 200 SMRFs that suffered damage to its welded beam-to-column connections from the Northridge Earthquake is evaluated. Nonlinear static and dynamic analysis of this SMRF in the time domain is performed using ground motions representing the Northridge Earthquake. Subsequently, a detailed uncertainty analysis is conducted for the building using an ensemble of earthquake ground motions. Probability distributions for deformation-related limit states, described in terms of maximum roof displacement or interstory drift, are constructed. Building fragilities that are useful for condition assessment of damaged building structures and for performance-based design are developed from these distributions.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제31권7호
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• pp.777-783
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• 2007

Since the performance of the circuit breaker mainly depends on the spring operating mechanism, the analysis of the spring operating mechanism is required. The spring, especially closing spring, stores the deformation energy due to the compression and then accelerates the big loads rapidly in the circuit breaker. To accurately carry out the kinematic and dynamic analysis of the circuit breaker, the precise modeling of the spring behavior is necessary. In this paper, the static stiffness of the spring is captured by using the tester. A simple mechanism similar to the spring operating mechanism was designed to generate the release motion of the spring. A high speed camera was used to capture the behavior of the spring. Three types of spring models such as a linear spring model, modal spring model, and nodal spring model are suggested and compared with the experimental results.

• 한국음향학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.72-77
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• 1999

본 논문에서는 Wavelet 변환과 Vector Quantization(VQ)을 이용한 VBR (variable-bit-rate) 비디오 트래픽 모델을 제안하고 있다. 여기에서 제안된 방법은 영상 트래픽을 Wavelet 변환한 후 두 개의 요소로 분해하여 각각을 분리하여 모델링한다. 첫 번째 요소는 AR(1) 프로세스 모델로 이것은 트래픽의 비교적 장시간에 걸친 변화 특성을 표현한다. 두 번째 요소는 벡터 양자화(VQ)를 사용하여 비교적 짧은 시간의 트래픽 특성을 표현한다. 다른 VBR 트래픽의 모델 방법과 비교해서 본 논문에서 제안하는 모델은 세 가지 장점을 가지고 있다. 첫째로 영상 트래픽의 특성을 장시간과 단시간의 형태로 나누어 모델링을 할 수 있다. 둘째로 트래픽 데이터의 주기적 코딩 구조를 보존한다. 마지막으로 프레임 레벨과 슬라이스 레벨의 트래픽 모델링을 통합할 수 있다. 통계적 측정과 네트워크 성능 실험을 통하여 제안된 모델의 타당성을 검증하였다.