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Ultimate shear strength prediction model for unreinforced masonry retrofitted externally with textile reinforced mortar

  • Thomoglou, Athanasia K.;Rousakis, Theodoros C.;Achillopoulou, Dimitra V.;Karabinis, Athanasios I.
    • Earthquakes and Structures
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    • v.19 no.6
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    • pp.411-425
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    • 2020
  • Unreinforced masonry (URM) walls present low shear strength and are prone to brittle failure when subjected to inplane seismic overloads. This paper discusses the shear strengthening of URM walls with Textile Reinforced Mortar (TRM) jackets. The available literature is thoroughly reviewed and an extended database is developed including available brick, concrete and stone URM walls retrofitted and subjected to shear tests to assess their strength. Further, the experimental results of the database are compared against the available shear strength design models from ACI 549.4R-13, CNR DT 215 2018, CNR DT 200 R1/2013, Eurocode 6 and Eurocode 8 guidelines as well as Triantafillou and Antonopoulos 2000, Triantafillou 1998, Triantafillou 2016. The performance of the available models is investigated and the prediction average absolute error (AAE) is as high as 40%. A new model is proposed that takes into account the additional contribution of the reinforcing mortar layer of the TRM jacket that is usually neglected. Further, the approach identifies the plethora of different block materials, joint mortars and TRM mortars and grids and introduces rational calibration of their variable contributions on the shear strength. The proposed model provides more accurate shear strength predictions than the existing models for all different types of the URM substrates, with a low AAE equal to 22.95%.

Image Quality Evaluation according to X-ray Source Arrangement Type and the Number of Projections in a s-IGDT System (s-IGDT 시스템의 X-선원 배열 형태 및 투영상 개수에 따른 영상 화질 평가에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Dahye;Nam, KiBok;Lee, Seungwan
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.45 no.2
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    • pp.117-125
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    • 2022
  • Although stationary inverse-geometry digital tomosynthesis (s-IGDT) is able to reduce motion artifacts, image acquisition time and radiation dose, the image quality of the s-IGDT is degraded due to the truncations arisen in projections. Therefore, the effects of geometric and image acquisition conditions in the s-IGDT should be analyzed for improving the image quality and clinical applicability of the s-IGDT system. In this study, the s-IGDT images were obtained with the various X-ray source arrangement types and the various number of projections. The resolution and noise characteristics of the obtained s-IGDT images were evaluated, and the characteristics were compared with those of the conventional DT images. The s-IGDT system using linear X-ray source arrangement and 40 projections maximized the image characteristics of resolution and noise, and the corresponding system was superior to the conventional DT system in terms of image resolution. In conclusion, we expect that the s-IGDT system can be used for providing medical images in diagnosis.

Corporate Corruption Prediction Evidence From Emerging Markets

  • Kim, Yang Sok;Na, Kyunga;Kang, Young-Hee
    • Asia-Pacific Journal of Business
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    • v.12 no.4
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    • pp.13-40
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    • 2021
  • Purpose - The purpose of this study is to predict corporate corruption in emerging markets such as Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) using different machine learning techniques. Since corruption is a significant problem that can affect corporate performance, particularly in emerging markets, it is important to correctly identify whether a company engages in corrupt practices. Design/methodology/approach - In order to address the research question, we employ predictive analytic techniques (machine learning methods). Using the World Bank Enterprise Survey Data, this study evaluates various predictive models generated by seven supervised learning algorithms: k-Nearest Neighbour (k-NN), Naïve Bayes (NB), Decision Tree (DT), Decision Rules (DR), Logistic Regression (LR), Support Vector Machines (SVM), and Artificial Neural Network (ANN). Findings - We find that DT, DR, SVM and ANN create highly accurate models (over 90% of accuracy). Among various factors, firm age is the most significant, while several other determinants such as source of working capital, top manager experience, and the number of permanent full-time employees also contribute to company corruption. Research implications or Originality - This research successfully demonstrates how machine learning can be applied to predict corporate corruption and also identifies the major causes of corporate corruption.

A Study on Dissolution Characteristics of UO2 Pellet in Nitric Acid (질산용액에 UO2 Pellet의 용해특성에 관한 연구)

  • Choung, Won-Myung;Park, Jin-Ho;Lee, Kue-Il;Yoo, Jae-Hyung;Jeong, Kyung-Chai
    • Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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    • v.9 no.3
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    • pp.388-393
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    • 1998
  • The effects of surface area of $UO_2$ pellets($s:0.034{\sim}0.282cm^2/g-UO_2$), concentration of nitric acid(1.5~10N) and temperature($40{\sim}105^{\circ}C$) on the dissolution rate were investigated in this experiment. The results showed that dissolution rate of $UO_2$ pellets was in direct proportion to effective surface area(s) and well fit to linear plot in high surface area. The dissolution rate was expressed as dc/dt = 10.6s at $90^{\circ}C$, [$HNO_3$]=8N, and proportioned to the power 1.42 of $HNO_3$ concentration. And also, the results showed that dissolution rate was sharply increased according to temperature increase in temperature below $90^{\circ}C$, but decreased in temperature above $90^{\circ}C$. Activation energy(E) was evaluated to be 36.3KJ/mol.

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Verification of the Effectiveness of High Plank Exercise using Weightless Exercise Equipment (무중력 운동기구를 활용한 하이플랭크 운동의 효과성 검증)

  • You-Sin Kim
    • Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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    • v.40 no.2
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    • pp.342-347
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    • 2023
  • The purpose of this study was to determine the comparison of upper arm, trunk and core muscle activities according to different performance in high Plank exercise using weightless exercise equipment. Six males(age, 23.00±0.73 years; height, 172.95±2.05 cm; body mass, 66.83±2.75 kg; and BMI, 22.33±0.72 kg/m2) completed this study as the subjects. Four type's high Plank exercises using weightless exercise equipment were performed(high plank, HP; high plank with air walker, HPAW; high plank with surf board, HPSB; high plank with waist trainer, HPWT). For the EMG analysis, we measured the body muscle activities of right side on the deltoid(DT), triceps brachii(TB), latissimus dorsi(LD), and external oblique(EO). This research's results were as follows. DT, TB, LD, & EO muscle activities were greatest during HPSB(p=.000). Therefore, these results are expected to serve as basic data for high Plank exercise using weightless exercise equipment performance applications in effective exercise programs.

Changes in Water and Electrolyte Distribution and Blood Glucose Concentration following Irreversible Hemorrhagic Shock (비가역성 실혈성 쇽에서 본 가토심근, 혈장의 전해질 및 혈당량 변화)

  • Kim, Ki-Whan;Nam, Kee-Yong
    • The Korean Journal of Physiology
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.47-52
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    • 1968
  • Twenty white rabbits anesthetized with nembutal (30 mg/kg) were employed in this experiment. Five of them served as controls; the remaining rabbits as experimental group were subjected to irreversible hemorrhagic shock. Shock was induced by bleeding the animals until mean blood pressure decreased to a level of 50-40 mmHg. This level of pressure was maintained for 3-4 hours, after which the drawn blood was reinfused. The reinfusion of blood caused the elevation of arterial pressure almost the control level for some minutes, after which a gradual and progressive decline of blood pressure became evident. This decline was thought to be the result from irreversible hemorrhagic shock. When mean blood pressure declined to less than 50 mmHg, chest was opened and samples of arterial blood and left ventricular muscle were taken. Left ventricular muscle and blood plasma were analyzed for potassium, sodium, chloride and water content. Blood glucose concentration was determined by Somogyi-Nelson's method. Extracellular and intracellular myocardial water and electrolyte content were calculated on the basis that electrolytes are distributed between plasma water and interstitial water according to Gibbs-Donnan equilibrium. In this calculation extracellular water was substituted for Na space. The findings obtained were as follows: 1. The concentration of blood glucose was 87mg% in the controls and it rose to 222 mg% in shock (P<0.01). 2. Plasma potassium elevated significantly from 3.3 mEq/l in controls to 8.0 mEq/l in shock (P<0.01), while small decreases in sodium (151-146 mEq/l) and chloride (102-96 mEq/l) were observed (P<0.3, P<0.1), 3. The changes of blood water content (83.1-84.3%) and cardiac water content (77.5-78.3 gm/100gm WT) were observed. 4. In control animals myocardial potassium levels which averaged 30.2 mEq/100 gmDT rose significantly to 40.3 mEq/100 gmDT in shock (P<0.01), while moderate decreases in sodium(16.3-14.3 mEq/100 gmDT) were observed in shock. 5. The calculated transmembrane resting potential of left ventricular muscle of control animals averaged 95 mV, while rabbits in shock averaged 77 mV. (P <0.01). The findings of this experiment do not correspond with the conclusions that myocardial depression seems to be the cause of irreversible hemorrhagic shock, because the excitability of heart muscle is elevated. From the point of view that the lowered transmembrane resting potential, the cause of death in terminal stage of irreversible hemorrhagic shock may be ventricular fibrillation. It can't be said, however, that the lowered transmembrane resting potential is responsible for the transition from reversible to irreversible hemorrhagic shock. The marked increase in blood glucose suggested that glycogenolysis in the liver is favorably active in shock.

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Residual Pattern of Procymidone and Bifenthrin in Perilla Leaf During the Period of Cultivation and Storage (들깻잎의 재배 및 저장기간 중 Procymidone 및 Bifenthrin의 잔류량변화)

  • Ko, Kwang-Yong;Lee, Yong-Jae;Won, Dong-Jun;Park, Hye-Jin;Lee, Kyu-Seung
    • Korean Journal of Environmental Agriculture
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.47-52
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    • 2003
  • In order to know residual pattern of pesticides and to predict degradation period until below MRL, we experimented with procymidone and bifenthrin for perilla leaf which were the most detected pesticides by NAQS (National Agriculture-product Quality management Service) survey. In this experiment, we sprayed those pesticides 10 days before harvest and analyzed 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10 day samples to establish logical equation and to calculate $DT_{50}$. Also degradation patterns of those samples were compared during storage at 4t and 20t. During cultivating period, procymidone residue amount was changed from 79.52 mg/kg (0 day) to 4.2 mg/kg, $DT_{50}$ was 2.65 days by logical-equation, and bifenthrin residue amount was changed from 5.03 mg/kg (0 day) to 0.17 mg/kg, $DT_{50}$ was 2.24 days. During storage period, $DT_{50}$ of procymidone and bifenthrin at $4^{\circ}C$ was 12.23 days and 10.57 days, and at $20^{\circ}C$ was 6.32 days and 8.2 days, respectively.

Oropharyngeal Carriage and Antimicrobial Resistance of S. pneumoniae in Children of Seoul (서울 지역 소아의 구인강에서 폐구균 보균율과 항균제 내성)

  • Kim, Young Kee;Lee, Chang Kyu
    • Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.218-224
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    • 1997
  • Purpose: The antimicrobial resistance of S. pneumoniae has encountered with increasing frequency from around the world. In our country, penicillin resistant strains of S. penumococci are rapidly increasing. It has been known that colonized pneumococci in upper respiratory tract cause sinisitis, otitis media, meningitis and pneumonia. We tried to reveal the colonization rate of pneumonocci in upper respiratory tract, their antimicrobial resistance and DNA fingerprinting pattern in normal children. Methods: We got specimens from 117 children of day-care center in Seoul through oropharyngeal swab. After incubation on BAP, optochin test and slide latex agglutination test were used for identification. Antimicobial susceptibility test to penicillin, vancomycin, erythromycin and TMP-SMZ was done with disk diffusion method. Penicillin MIC was gotten through the broth microdilution method. Genotyping of 45 pneumococci was done by rep-PCR using REP1R-Dt and REP2-Dt primer. Results: The carriage rate of pneumococci in the day-care center children was 38%(45/117). The resistance of penicillin, erhthromycin, TMP/SMZ, vancomycin by the disk diffusion method are 89%, 91%, 64% and 0%, respectively. 64% of the isolates showed multiple resistance. 7 types of DNA fingerprinting were gotten and 78% of isolates belonged to three types. Conclusion: We found that the antimicrobial resistance of children attending the day-care center in Seoul was much higher than expected. We assumed that this might be due to their easy and frequent exposure to antimicrobial agents and crowded day-care center environment.

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EXISTENCE OF POSITIVE PERIODIC SOLUTIONS OF FIRST-ORDER NEUTRAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

  • Rezaiguia, Ali;Ardjouni, Abdelouaheb;Djoudi, Ahcene
    • Honam Mathematical Journal
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    • v.40 no.1
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    • pp.1-11
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    • 2018
  • We use Krasnoselskii's fixed point theorem to show that the neutral differential equation $$\frac{d}{dt}[x(t)-a(t)x(\tau(t))]+p(t)x(t)+q(t)x(\tau(t))=0,\;t{\geq}t_0$$, has a positive periodic solution. Some examples are also given to illustrate our results. The results obtained here extend the work of Olach [13].

Absorption of Water by Husked and Naked Barley (겉보리 및 쌀보리의 수화속도)

  • Lee, Jong-Sook;Kim, Sung-Kon
    • Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.220-224
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    • 1983
  • The hydration of water, at $20^{\circ}\;30^{\circ}$ and $40^{\circ}C$ for 10-360 minutes, by the two varieties of husked barley and of naked barley which were polished to 40 and 30%, respectively, was investigated. The absorption was directly proportional to the square root of the hydration time and accounted for by the diffusion equation: 1-M = $(2/{\sqrt\pi})\;(S/V){\sqrt{Dt}}$, where 1-M is the relative moisture gain and S/V is the surface-to-volume ratio. The average diffusion coefficient (D) was given by the Arrhenius relation: D = $D_{0}\;exp\;(-Ea/RT)$, where the activation energy for both husked and naked barley was about 7.2 Kcal/mole. The average value of D for naked barley was slightly higher than that for husked barley.

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