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Foundation Types of Fixed Offshore Wind Turbine

  • Yun Jae Kim;Jin-wook Choe;Jinseok Lim;Sung Woong Choi
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.38 no.2
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    • pp.74-85
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    • 2024
  • Offshore wind turbines are supported by various foundations, each with its considerations in design and construction. Gravity, monopile, and suction bucket foundations encounter geotechnical issues, while jacket and tripod foundations face fatigue problems. Considering this, a gravity foundation based on a steel skirt was developed, and a monopile foundation was analyzed for Pile-Soil Interaction using the p-y curve and 3D finite element method (3D FEM). In addition, for suction bucket foundations, the effects of lateral and vertical loads were analyzed using 3D FEM and centrifuge tests. Fatigue analysis for jacket and tripod foundations was conducted using a hotspot stress approach. Some hybrid foundations and shape optimization techniques that change the shape to complement the problems of each foundation described above were assessed. Hybrid foundations could increase lateral resistance compared to existing foundations because of the combined appendages, and optimization techniques could reduce costs by maximizing the efficiency of the structure or by reducing costs and weight. This paper presents the characteristics and research directions of the foundation through various studies on the foundation. In addition, the optimal design method is presented by explaining the problems of the foundation and suggesting ways to supplement them.

Application of Relative Gravity Surveying and Modeling to Sinkhole Detection (싱크홀 탐지를 위한 상대중력측량과 중력모델링 기법의 활용)

  • Kim, Jinsoo;Lee, Young-Cheol;Lee, Jung-Mo
    • Korean Journal of Remote Sensing
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    • v.33 no.3
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    • pp.267-274
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    • 2017
  • The purpose of this research was to develop and present methods to detect sinkholes which can exist underneath the surface of the ground. First, we buried a water tank with dimensions $1.8{\times}0.8{\times}0.8m$ at a distance of 1.8 m from the surface. This played the role of the sinkhole. Secondly, we created a square zone with sides 12 meters away from the buried water tank. Within this zone, we measured the gravity at 1-meter intervals using a Scintrex CG5 relative gravimeter with a resolution of 0.001 mGal. Additionally, we performed three-dimensional (3-D) gravity modeling to calculate the theoretical values of the relative gravity around our model sinkhole. The resulting values for the relative gravity around the sinkhole depended on the method used. The measured effect of gravity was 0.036 mGal and the effect calculated using 3-D modeling was 0.024 mGal. Our results suggest that sinkholes that are similar in size to the water tank used in this study can be detected using relative gravity surveys. Smaller sinkholes can be detected by reducing the intervals between the relative gravity measurements.

Narrative Review of Clinical Impact of Head-Hip Offset Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery

  • Sunho Kim;Seung-Jae Hyun;Jae-Koo Lee;Ki-Jeong Kim
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.67 no.2
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    • pp.137-145
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    • 2024
  • In adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery, mechanical failure (MF) has been a significant concern for spine surgeons as well as patients. Despite earnest endeavors to prevent MF, the absence of a definitive consensus persists, owing to the intricate interplay of multifarious factors associated with this complication. Previous approaches centered around global spinal alignment have yielded limited success in entirely forestalling MF. These methodologies, albeit valuable, exhibited limitations by neglecting to encompass global balance and compensatory mechanisms within their purview. In response to this concern, an in-depth comprehension of global balance and compensatory mechanisms emerges as imperative. In this discourse, the center of gravity and the gravity line are gaining attention in recent investigations pertaining to global balance. This narrative review aims to provide an overview of the global balance and a comprehensive understanding of related concepts and knowledge. Moreover, it delves into the clinical ramifications of the contemporary optimal correction paradigm to furnish an encompassing understanding of global balance and the current optimal correction strategies within the context of ASD surgery. By doing so, it endeavors to furnish spine surgeons with a guiding compass, enriching their decision-making process as they navigate the intricate terrain of ASD surgical interventions.

Anti-aging Effects of The Extracts from Leaf, Stem, fruit and Seed of Yew (Taxus cuspidata Sieb) by Solvent Extraction Method

  • Kim, In-Young;Jung, Sung-Won;Lee, Joo-Dong;Ryoo, Hee-Chang;Zhoh, Choon-Koo
    • Proceedings of the SCSK Conference
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    • 2003.09a
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    • pp.672-685
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    • 2003
  • Yew (Taxus cuspidata Sieb.) chose that grow as medicine, food, decorative plant in Korea's Kyong-Gi province surroundings. Extracts of yew extracted leaf of 250 g and stems of 300 g with 1,3-butylene glycol (1,3-BG), propylene glycol (PG) and water. As results, external appearance of leaf extract of yew was slightly brown clear extract. The pH was 5.3$\pm$0.5, and specific gravity was 1.012$\pm$0.05, and refractive index was 1.375$\pm$0.05. Also, appearance of stem's extract was slightly brown clear extract, and the pH was 5.4$\pm$0.5, and specific gravity was 1.016$\pm$0.05, and refractive index was 1.358$\pm$0.05. Oil of yew separated from seeds, and extracted polysaccharide high purity from fruits. As a result, specific gravity of oil was 0.987, and obtained 40% of yield. Total polyphenols amount of yew extract is detected 0.563% in leaves, 0.325% in stems, whereas total tannins amount contained 0.054% and 0.037% each in leaves and stems. As effect in cosmetics, the anti-oxidative effect by DPPH method is 75.0% in leaves, and stems was 64.0%. Collagen synthesis rate was shown high activity by 54.16% in stem's extract, 33.18% in leaves' extract. Also, PPE-inhibitory activities were 13.7% and 23.5% each in leaves and stems. Anti-inflammatory effect of yew seed oil displayed superior effect of 41 % than control. Polysaccharide's molecular weight that is gotten from fruits was 5$\times$10$^4$~ 3$\times$10$^{5}$ dalton, and got 20.0$\pm$5% of yield.

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Anti-aging Effects of The Extracts from Leaf, Stem, fruit and Seed of Yew (Taxus cuspidata Sieb) by Solvent Extraction Method

  • Kim, In-Young;Jung, Sung-Won;Lee, Joo-Dong;Ryoo, Hee-Chang;Zhoh, Choon-Koo
    • Proceedings of the SCSK Conference
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    • 2003.09b
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    • pp.343-356
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    • 2003
  • Yew (Taxus cuspidata Sieb.) chose that grow as medicine, food, decorative plant in Korea's Kyong-Gi province surroundings. Extracts of yew extracted leaf of 250 g and stems of 300 g with 1,3-butylene glycol (1,3-BG), propylene glycol (PG) and water. As results, external appearance of leaf extract of yew was slightly brown clear extract. The pH was 5.3$\pm$0.5, and specific gravity was 1.012$\pm$0.05, and refractive index was 1.375$\pm$0.05. Also, appearance of stem's extract was slightly brown clear extract, and the pH was 5.4$\pm$0.5, and specific gravity was 1.016$\pm$0.05, and refractive index was 1.358$\pm$0.05. Oil of yew separated from seeds, and extracted polysaccharide high purity from fruits. As a result, specific gravity of oil was 0.987, and obtained 40% of yield. Total polyphenols amount of yew extract is detected 0.563% in leaves, 0.325% in stems, whereas total tannins amount contained 0.054% and 0.037% each in leaves and stems. As effect in cosmetics, the anti-oxidative effect by DPPH method is 75.0% in leaves, and stems was 64.0%. Collagen synthesis rate was shown high activity by 54.16% in stem's extract, 33.18% in leaves' extract. Also, PPE-inhibitory activities were 13.7% and 23.5% each in leaves and stems. Anti-inflammatory effect of yew seed oil displayed superior effect of 41 % than control. Polysaccharide's molecular weight that is gotten from fruits was 5$\times$10$^4$~3$\times$10$^{5}$ dalton, and got 20.0$\pm$5% of yield.

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How to Identify Critical Nodes of National Infrastructure Systems in Megacities (메가시티 국가기반체계의 핵심노드 식별 방법)

  • Sim, Jun Hak;Jang, chan Kyu;Park, Sung Jun;Kim, Ki Won;Cho, Sang Keun;Park, Sang Hyuk
    • The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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    • v.8 no.6
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    • pp.531-536
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    • 2022
  • Megacities are emerging all over the world and gradually becoming the center of an country. Therefore, Megacities are inevitably exposed to various threats such as existing, potential, supra-national, and non-military. In particular, as seen in the recent Ukraine-Russia war, national infrastructure systems has become a major target of enemies. However, considering the size of Megacities, various types of threats, and limited resources, it is impossible to completely protect all national infrastructure systems. Therefore, wisdom is necessary to identify and protect critical nodes. The critical node is the vital point to which the national infrastructure is connected. To this end, in this study, as a method for logically and systematically identifying critical nodes, Node centrality analysis method, which is a network theory, and the Center of Gravity analysis method, which is a military theory, were presented.

A New Vertex Coding Scheme Using The Center of the Gravity of a Triangle (삼각형의 무게 중심을 이용한 새로운 다각 근사화 장점 부호화 기법)

  • 윤병주;강현수;조순제;김성대
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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    • v.24 no.6B
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    • pp.1174-1182
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    • 1999
  • Recently the shape information of the visual object in the scene is more important, as the completion of the MPEG-4 standard and the progress of the MPEG-7 standard. This paper represents the study of effective coding method of vertices that are used in the polygonal approximation to represent the feature of visual object. In the proposed method, we make the centers of gravity of triangles that are made using the vertices of polygonal approximation and encode them sequentially We can get a coding gain because the centers of the gravity of triangles have narrower dynamic ranges.

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Evaluation of dynamic behaviors of gravity-based structures under seismic load considering fluid-structure-ground interactions

  • Hyo-Jin Kim;Sunghun Jung;Seongpil Cho
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.88 no.3
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    • pp.251-262
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    • 2023
  • This paper presents a method for assessing the dynamic responses of gravity-based structures (GBS) under various seismic loads, with a focus on fluid-structure-ground interactions. Models of GBSs and their surrounding environments were developed, incorporating interaction effects among the structure, seawater, and seabed. Dynamic responses of the GBS subjected to three seismic loads-Chi-Chi, Northridge01, and Northridge02-were calculated, with consideration of both horizontal and vertical accelerations, as well as displacements. Parametric studies indicated that the primary factors affecting the dynamic responses of GBS were seismic loads characterized by significant input forces and accelerations. The frictional force on the ground had minimal impact on the horizontal and vertical displacements of the GBS. Weight emerged as a critical factor in anchoring the GBS to the ground and minimizing vertical accelerations and displacements.