• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.479-487
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• 2022

This study evaluates the performance of gravel impact compaction piers system (GICPs) in strengthening retrofitting a very loose silty sand layer with a very high liquefaction risk with a thickness of 3.5 meters in a multilayer coastal soil located in Bushehr, Iran. The liquefiable sandy soil layer was located on clay layers with moderate to very stiff relative consistency. Implementation of gravel impact compaction piers is a new generation of aggregate piers. After technical and economic evaluation of the site plan, out of 3 experimental distances of 1.8, 2 and 2.2 meters between compaction piers, the distance of 2.2 meters was selected as a winning option and the northern ring of the site was implemented with 1250 gravel impact compaction piers. Based on the results of the standard penetration test in the matrix soil around the piers showed that the amount of (N₁)₆₀ in compacted soils was in the range of 20-27 and on average 14 times the amount of (1-3) in the initial soil. Also, the relative density of the initial soil was increased from 25% to 63% after soil improvement. Also the safety factor of the improved soil is 1.5-1.7 times the minimum required according to the two risk levels in the design.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.150-155
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• 2020

구조용 세라믹재료로 주로 사용되는 알루미나(Al₂O₃)는 우수한 기계적 특성을 위해 치밀한 미세구조를 요구하며, 소결온도를 낮추기 위해 상업적으로 액상소결(liquid phase sintering)이 적용된다. 본 연구에서는 SiO₂, MgO, CaO를 액상소결 조제로 사용하는 92 % 상업용 알루미나의 액상소결 시, 착색제(coloring agent)로 주로 사용되는 산화코발트(Co₂O₃)의 첨가량과 다양한 소결온도가 알루미나의 미세구조 및 기계적 특성에 미치는 영향을 고찰하였다. 약 11 w t% 산화코발트 첨가에 따라 1200℃부터 고상입자 재배열에 의한 수축이 시작되었고 1300℃ 이상의 온도에서 용해 재석출 및 합체(coalescence)에 의한 알루미나의 결정립 성장이 관찰되었다. 1400℃ 이상의 열처리 온도 혹은 과량의 Co₂O₃ 첨가는 액상의 점도를 낮추어 소결밀도를 감소시켰고, 이와 함께 경도값도 감소하였다. 산화코발트를 11 w t% 첨가하여 1350℃에서 소결할 경우, 3.86 g/㎤의 밀도와 12.32 GPa의 경도를 갖는 치밀한 소결체 제조가 가능하였다.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.176-181
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• 2003

0.5wt% $B_4$C를 첨가한 SiC분말로부터 스파크 플라즈마 소결(SPS)로 급속 치밀화 하였다. 이 공정의 독특한 특징은 매우 빠른 승온 속도와 짧은 시간에 완전 치밀한 시편을 얻을 수 있는 가능성이다. 승온 속도와 가압력은 $100^{\circ}C$/min 과 40MPa으로 유지시켰는데, 소결 온도와 유지 시간은 각각 1800, 1850, 1900과 $1950^{\circ}C$ 그리고 10, 20과 30min으로 하였다. $1950^{\circ}C$에서 SPS 소결한 시편은 거의 이론밀도에 이르렀다. $1850^{\circ}C$에서 3C로부터 6H로 상전이 되는 것이 XRD에서 나타났다. 급속 소결한 SiC 세라믹스는 2$\mu\textrm{m}$ 이하 크기의 초미세 등축 입자와 폭 0.5∼2$\mu\textrm{m}$, 길이 3∼10$\mu\textrm{m}$의 길게 자란 입자의 이중 미세구조로 구성되었다. 이축강도는 소결 유지 시간이 증가할수록 증가하였다. $1950^{\circ}C$에서 30min 유지하면 392.7 MPa의 강도에 도달하였는데. 기공이 줄어들면 강도가 상승하는 일반적인 경향과 일치한다. 한편, 소결 유지시간이 증가할수록 파괴 인성은 증가하고 있지만. 2.17∼2.34MPa$.$$m^{1/2}$의 낮은 값을 유지하고 있는데, 파단면이 거의 입내 파괴 모드에 기인하는 것으로 생각된다.

• Carbon letters
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.131-137
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• 2011

Kenaf fibers, cellulose-based natural fibers, were used as precursor for preparing kenafbased carbon fibers. The effects of carbonization temperature ($700^{\circ}C$ to $1100^{\circ}C$) and chemical pre-treatment (NaOH and $NH_4Cl$) at various concentrations on the thermal change, chemical composition and fiber morphology of kenaf-based carbon fibers were investigated. Remarkable weight loss and longitudinal shrinkage were found to occur during the thermal conversion from kenaf precursor to kenaf-based carbon fiber, depending on the carbonization temperature. It was noted that the alkali pre-treatment of kenaf with NaOH played a role in reducing the weight loss and the longitudinal shrinkage and also in increasing the carbon content of kenaf-based carbon fibers. The number and size of the cells and the fiber diameter were reduced with increasing carbonization temperature. Morphological observations implied that the micrometer-sized cells were combined or fused and then re-organized with the neighboring cells during the carbonization process. By the pre-treatment of kenaf with 10 and 15 wt% NaOH solutions and the subsequent carbonization process, the inner cells completely disappeared through the transverse direction of the kenaf fiber, resulting in the fiber densification. It was noticeable that the alkali pre-treatment of the kenaf fibers prior to carbonization contributed to the forming of kenaf-based carbon fibers.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제45권9호
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• pp.561-566
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• 2008

Carbon fiber fabric-silicon carbide composites were fabricated by liquid silicon infiltration (LSI) process. The porous two-dimensional carbon fiber fabric performs were prepared by 13 plies of 2D-plain-weave fabric in a three laminating method, [0/90], [${\pm}45$], [$0/90/{\pm}45$] lay-up, respectively. Before laminating, a thin pyrolytic carbon (PyC) layer deposited on the surface of 2D-plain weave fabric sheets as interfacial layer with $C_3H_8$ and $N_2$ gas at $900^{\circ}C$. A densification of the preforms for $C_f-Si-SiC$ matrix composite was achieved according to the LSI process at $1650^{\circ}C$ for 30 min. in vacuum atmosphere. The bending strength of the each composite were measured and the microstructural consideration was performed by a FE-SEM.

• 한국진공학회지
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.167-272
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• 1998

ECR plasma CVD를 이용한 SiOF박막은 낮은 유전상수를 가지고 있으며, 기존의 공정과의 정합성이 우수해 다층배선 공정에 채용이 유망한 재료이지만 수분의 흡수로 인한 유전율의 상승과 후속공정의 안정성이 문제점으로 부각되고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 SiOF박막의 내흡습성과 후속공정에서의 안정성을 향상시키기 위하여 SiOF박막을 증착한 후 후속 산소 플라즈마 처리를 행하였다. SiOF박막은 산소 플라즈마 처리를 수행함으로써 SiOF박막의 밀도가 증가하고, 수분과의 친화력이 강한 Si-F 결합이 감소하는 것이 주요한 원인으로 사료된다. 하지만 플라즈마 처리 시간이 5분 이상으로 증가하면 유전율의 증가가 일어난다. 따라서 본 실험에서는 산소 플라즈마 처리조건이 마이크로파 전력이 700W, 공정 압력이 3mTorr, 기판온도가 $300^{\circ}C$일 경우 플라즈마 처리시간은 3분이 적당한 것으로 생각 된다.

• KIEAE Journal
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.51-56
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• 2016

Purpose: As declines in the quality of residential environments occur, such as urban heat island effect, tropical night phenomenon, and violations of right to light and privacy due to urban densification and high rise building, these problems are emerging as social issues. In order to improve these issues, design factors which consider environmental aspects must be selected when planning apartment complexes, and ways to reflect them in the planning phase must be explored. Method: In this study, the analytical hierarchy process(AHP) was used to deduce design factors that considered environmental elements during the planning of apartment complexes. Furthermore, the priority and weight for each evaluation index were assessed. The objective was to propose a guideline for planning apartment complexes by finding the best solution for each evaluation index using complex weight values. Result: Floor area ratio was selected as the most important evaluation criterion in the environmentally conscious evaluation index for apartment complex planning. The shape and placement of skylights were selected as the most important evaluation criteria in the sunshine environment for a pleasant residential environment. Ground surface cover design was selected as the most important criterion in the outdoor thermal environment index for improving the microclimate within cities and apartment complexes. Thus, the results of this study can serve as an investigation guideline that concerns policy and regulations, and as reference data that can be used in planning apartment complexes.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제27권9호
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• pp.495-500
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• 2017

Oxide layers were formed by an environmentally friendly plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) process on AZ91 Mg alloy. PEO treatment also resulted in strong adhesion between the oxide layer and the substrate. The influence of the KF electrolytic solution and the structure, composition, microstructure, and micro-hardness properties of the oxide layer were investigated. It was found that the addition of KF instead of KOH to the $Na_2SiO_3$ electrolytic solution increased the electrical conductivity. The oxide layers were mainly composed of MgO and $Mg_2SiO_4$ phases. The oxide layers exhibited solidification particles and pancake-shaped oxide melting. The pore size and surface roughness of the oxide layer decreased considerably with an increase in the concentration of KF, while densification of the oxide layers increased. It is shown that the addition of KF to the basis electrolyte resulted in fabricating of an oxide layer with higher surface hardness and smoother surface roughness on Mg alloys by the PEO process. The uniform thickness of the oxide layer formed on the Mg alloy substrates was largely determined by the electrolytic solution with KF, which suggests that the composition of the electrolytic solution is one of the key factors controlling the uniform thickness of the oxide layer.

• 한국분말야금학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국분말야금학회 2006년도 Extended Abstracts of 2006 POWDER METALLURGY World Congress Part2
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• pp.1018-1021
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• 2006

Powdered metal parts and components may be carburized successfully in a vacuum furnace by combining carburizing technology $VacCarb^{TM}$ with a hi-tech control system. This approach is different from traditional carburizing methods, because vacuum carburizing is a non-equilibrium process. It is not possible to set the carbon potential as in a traditional carburizing atmosphere and control its composition in order to obtain a desired carburized case. This paper presents test results that demonstrate that vacuum carburizing system $VacCarb^{TM}$ carburized P.M. materials faster than traditional steel with acceptable results. In the experiments conducted, PM samples with the lowest density and open porosity showed a dramatic increase in the surface carbon content up to 2.5%C and a 3 times deeper case. Currently the boost-diffusion technique is applied to control the surface carbon content and distribution in the case. In the first boost step, the flow of the carburizing gas has to be sufficient to saturate the austenite, while avoiding soot deposition and formation of massive carbides. To accomplish this goal, the proper gas flow rate has to be calculated. In the case of P.M. parts, more carbon can be absorbed by the part's surface because of the additional internal surface area created by pores present in the carburized case. This amount will depend on the density of the part, the densification grade of the surface layer and the stage of the surface. "as machined" or "as sintered". It is believed that enhanced gas diffusion after initial evacuation of the P.M. parts leads to faster carburization from within the pores, especially when pores are open . surface "as sintered" and interconnected . low density. A serious problem with vacuum carburizing is delivery of the carbon in a uniform manner to the work pieces. This led to the development of the different methods of carburizing gas circulation such as the pulse/pump method or the pulse/pause technique applied in SECO/WARWICK's $VacCarb^{TM}$ Technology. In both cases, each pressure change may deliver fresh carburizing atmosphere into the pores and leads to faster carburization from within the pores. Since today's control of vacuum carburizing is based largely on empirical results, presented experiments may lead to better understanding and improved control of the process.

• Current Photovoltaic Research
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.115-119
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• 2014

$Cu(In,Ga)Se_2$ (CIGS) thin films have been used as a light absorbing layer in high-efficiency solar cells. In order to improve the quality of the CIGS thin film, often selenization step is applied. Especially when the thin film was formed by non-vacuum powder process, selenization can help to induce grain growth of powder and densification of the thin film. However, selenization is not trivial. It requires either the use of toxic gas, $H_2Se$, or expensive equipment which raises the overall manufacturing cost. Herein, we would like to deliver a new, simple method for selenization. In this method, instead of using a costly two-zone furnace, use of a regular tube furnace is required and selenium is supplied by a mixture of selenium and ceramic powder such as alumina. By adjusting the ratio of selenium vs. alumina powder, selenium vaporization can be carefully controlled. Under the optimized condition, steady supply of selenium vapor was possible which was evidently shown by large grain growth of CIGS within a thin powder layer.