• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.267-272
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• 2004

The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of surface defects and cross-sectional configuration of NiTi rotary files on the fatigue life under cyclic loading. Three NiTi rotary files ($K3^{TM},{\;}ProFile^{\circledR},{\;}and{\;}HERO{\;}642^{\circledR}$) with ＃30/.04 taper were evaluated. Each rotary file was divided into 2 subgroups : control (no surface defects) and experimental group (artificial surface defects), A total of six groups of each 10 were tested. The NiTi rotary files were rotated at 300rpm using the apparatus which simulated curved canal (40 degree of curvature) until they fracture. The number of cycles to fracture was calculated and the fractured surfaces were observed with a scanning electron microscope. The data were analyzed statistically. The results showed that experimental groups with surface defects had lower number of cycles to fracture than control group but there was only a statistical significance between control and experimental group in the $K3^{TM}$ (p<0.05), There was no strong correlation between the cross-sectional configuration area and fracture resistance under experimental conditions. Several of fractured files demonstrated characteristic patterns of brittle fracture consistent with the propagation of pre-existing cracks. This data indicate that surface defects of NiTi rotary files may significantly decrease fatigue life and it may be one possible factor for early fracture of NiTi rotary files in clinical practice.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.186-191
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• 2020

This study was designed to investigate the median nerve cross-sectional area of the upper extremity which is the main cause of CTS in the 20s and 30s. The median nerve cross-sectional area (MNC-area) of each part of the upper limb was measured in healthy 20s and 30s females and males without neurological diseases or other diseases. This MNC-area was compared with the hand, wrist, finger, and other body indexes. The research group was divided into 20s female and male groups, and the 30s were also divided into female and male groups. In the comparison between the ages, the hand, and wrist configurations in the 30s were significantly higher than those of the 20s. The mean median nerve cross-sectional area was significantly larger in the male group than in the female group in both 20s and 30s, and it was larger in both men and women than in the 20s. Hand and wrist configurations were also positively correlated with the median nerve cross-sectional area in both 20s and 30s. The median values of hand ratio and wrist ratio were 2.26 and 0.65, respectively. This median value of hand ratio was inversely correlated with the median nerve cross-sectional area. The median nerve cross-area of the 20s was 6.88~7.38 ㎟ in the male group and 5.69~6.99 ㎟ in the female group, respectively. The median nerve cross-area of the 30s was 6.32~8.89 ㎟ in the male group and 6.15~7.17 ㎟ in the female group, respectively. The mean median nerve cross-sectional area was positively correlated with body mass index in both groups. Most of the variables were higher in their 30s than in their 20s.

• 대한기계학회논문집
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• 제18권7호
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• pp.1643-1653
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• 1994

To facilitate the manufacturing of dull using CNC grinding machine, the simulation of helical groove machining with given wheel profile and setting condition is necessary. Considering the wheel as a collection of thin disks, the flute configuration is predicted in a cross section perpendicular to the axis and the grinding wheel profile is also predicted to machine the desired helical groove with given setting conditions. Two programs for these processes are developed. Using programs interactively, the helical groove machining process can be predicted more accurately. By clarifying the geometrical relation between the shape of cutting edge and the flute configuration in the cross section which is perpendicular to drill axis, it becomes possible to predict the necessary cross sectional shape of wheel for desired drill cutting edge shape. Some factors for the software are considered concerning prediction of accuracy and computing time.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.39-52
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• 2003

A computer program has been developed for the optimum design of prestressed concrete beams under flexure. Optimum values of prestressing force, tendon configuration, and cross-sectional dimensions are determined subject to constraints on the design variables and stresses. 28 constraints have been used including flexural stresses, cover requirement, the aspect ratios for top and bottom flanges and web part of a beam and ultimate moment. The objective function contains cost of concrete, prestressing force and formwork. Using this function, it is possible to obtain minimum cost design, minimum weight or cross-sectional area of concrete design and minimum prestressing force design. Besides the idealized I-shaped cross-section, which is widely used in literature, a general I-shaped cross-section with eight geometrical design variables are used here. Four examples, one of which is available in the literature and the others are modified form of it, have been solved for minimum cost and minimum cross-sectional area designs and the results are compared. The computer program, which employs modified grid search optimization method, can assist a designer in producing efficient designs rapidly and easily. Considerable savings in computational work are thus made possible.

• International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.194-207
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• 2021

Vortex-Induced Vibration (VIV) is a major contributor to the fatigue damage of marine risers which are often arranged in an array configuration. In addition to helical strakes and fairings, studies have been strived in searching for possible VIV suppression techniques. Inspired by giant Saguaro Cacti, flexible cylinders of different cactus-shaped cross sections were tested in a water tunnel facility, and test results showed that cactus-like body shapes reduced VIV responses of a cylinder at no cost of significant increase of drag. A series of experiments were conducted on a pair of two tandem-arranged flexible cylinders and an array of four cylinders in a square configuration to investigate the effects of wake on the dynamic responses of cylinders and the VIV mitigation effectiveness of the cactus-like body shape. Results showed that the cylinders in a square configuration, either at the upstream or downstream positions, might have larger dynamic responses than those of a single cylinder. The cactus-like body shape could mitigate VIV responses of cylinders at upstream positions in an array configuration; however, similar to helical strakes, the mitigation efficiency was reduced on downstream cylinders. Note that the cactus-like cross-sectional shape investigated was not optimized for VIV suppression. The present study indicates that the modification of the cross-sectional shape of a cylinder to a well-designed cactus-like shape may be used as an alternative technique to mitigate the VIV of marine risers.

• 대한기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기계학회 2001년도 춘계학술대회논문집E
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• pp.107-112
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• 2001

The effect of ambient gas (steam) condensation on swirl spray characteristics were studied experimentally for low subcooling condition of the liquid. The configuration of the liquid(water) sheet and the breakup modes were examined. Also variation of the discharge coefficient, breakup length, local and the cross-sectional area-averaged SMD of droplets with the liquid flow(injection) rate were obtained. The perforation breakup mode appears dominant with condensation while the aerodynamic wave breakup mode is dominant without condensation(in the air environment). The discharge coefficient, breakup length and the mean drop sizes decrease in a same manner with increasing of the liquid flow rate for both cases(with and without condensation). The condensation effects are insignificant with the discharge coefficient. However, the local and cross-sectional area-averaged SMD are larger and the breakup length becomes shorter in the steam environment. The spray angle predicted from the volumetric flux distribution along the radial direction of the sprays in the steam environment becomes larger with condensation.

• 산업기술연구
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• 제28권B호
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• pp.239-244
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• 2008

We have realized the swept source optical coherence tomography(SS-OCT) by using the self-fabricated wavelength swept laser(wavelength tuning range : 80nm, line-width : 0.12nm, wavelength sweeping rate : 50Hz). In addition, we have used the dual balanced detector that could make a mirror image in OCT display suppressed. We can also fabricate the comb filter of Michelson interferometer type for fast-signal processing in OCT. Using this SS-OCT system for measuring an mirror, a 1mm-depth glass and an onion, we confirmed that the in vivo epidermal cross-sectional images for them can be obtained appropriately.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.365-373
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• 1997

316L and 420 Stainless steels were deposited onto AZ9ID commercial magnesium alloy by plasma spray process with various gas flow rate of, TEX>$H_2$ secondary gas. And hardness as well as were track volume, coefficient of friction also had been measured. wear and hardness were measured by using reciprocal configuration tribometer and microghardness tester, respectively. Also, the microstructure of the coatings surface the cross sectional area of coating surface and cross sectional area of coaing/Substrate interface had been analyzed with Scanning Electron Microscope(SEM) and Optical microscope(OM). Finally, optimal process parameters for the improvement of coating efficiency such as mechanical property and wear behavior were examined.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.389-395
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• 2016

본 논문에서는 Co-Rotational plane beam transient analysis EDISON program(CR-보)를 이용한 에어포일 단면형상 변화에 따른 진동특성 연구를 수행하였다. Co-Rotational 평면 보 해석은 대 회전과 작은 변형률을 갖는 보 해석에 적합하다. 항공기의 날개를 외팔보로 가정하여, VABS를 통한 단면해석과 Fourier 변환을 통해 각 단면형상 변화에 따른 에어포일의 고유진동수를 비교하였다. VABS를 사용하여 단면의 형상과 재료의 적층 정보를 고려한 단면에서의 유한요소 해석을 수행하였다. 에어포일의 재질, spar 유무, 단일 등방성 재료 복합재료, 에어포일 최대두께의 변화에 따라 에어포일의 끝단 진폭과 고유진동수가 변화함을 확인할 수 있었다. 이를 바탕으로 에어포일 고유진동수 변화는 2차 관성모멘트/단면적, 밀도, 영률의 변화에 상당한 영향을 받음을 알 수 있었다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.95-101
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• 2005

이 연구의 목적은 근단공의 크기가 다양한 치아에서 근단공 확대의 유무에 따른 근관성형시 치아의 미세누출을 평가하기 위함이다. 1근관 치아 60개를 치근첨 상방 5mm에서 절단후 각 치아의 근단공 크기에 따라 큰 근단공 (L) 작은 근단공 (S)으로 나누었다 이 두 군을 치근첨 상방 5mm의 횡단면상 근관의 형태로 원형 (R)과 난형 (O)으로 나누었다(SR, SO, LR, LO). 각 군은 Quantec series Nickel-Titanium (Ni-Ti) rotary file을 이용하여 .02 taper로 성형 후 측방가압법으로 충전하였다. 누출은 40 $cmH_2O$ 압력하에 fluid transport method로 측정하였다. 측정 후 누출이 있는 시편은 .04 taper와 .06 taper로 재근관치료 하여 다세 미세누출을 평가하였다. 통계학적으로 chi-square test와 fisher's exact test를 이용하였다. 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. .02 taper로 성형한 군에서는 근단공의 크기에 따른 미세누출은 통계적으로 유의성이 있었고 (p < 0.05) .04 taper로 성형한 군에서는 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다 (p > 0.05) .2.근첨 상방 5 mm에서 근관단면의 형태에 따른 미세누출은 통계적으로 유의하지 않았다 (p > 0.05). 3. LR group과 LO group에서는 .02 taper로 성형한 군과 .04 taper로 성형한 군사이에 유의한 차이를 보였다 (p < 0.05).