• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.111-127
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• 2020

The goal of this study is to fill this apparent gap in the area about investigating the effect of porosity distributions on vibrational behavior of FG sectorial plates resting on a two-parameter elastic foundation. The response of the elastic medium is formulated by the Winkler/Pasternak model. The internal pores and graphene platelets (GPLs) are distributed in the matrix either uniformly or non-uniformly according to three different patterns. The model is proposed with material parameters varying in the thickness of plate to achieve graded distributions in both porosity and nanofillers. The elastic modulus of the nanocomposite is obtained by using Halpin-Tsai micromechanics model. The annular sector plate is assumed to be simply supported in the radial edges while any arbitrary boundary conditions are applied to the other two circular edges including simply supported, clamped and free. The 2-D differential quadrature method as an efficient and accurate numerical approach is used to discretize the governing equations and to implement the boundary conditions. The convergence of the method is demonstrated and to validate the results, comparisons are made between the present results and those reported by well-known references for special cases treated before, have confirmed accuracy and efficiency of the present approach. It is observed that the maximum vibration frequency obtained in the case of symmetric porosity and GPL distribution, while the minimum vibration frequency is obtained using uniform porosity distribution. Results show that for better understanding of mechanical behavior of nanocomposite plates, it is crucial to consider porosities inside the material structure.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2008

Purpose: This study examines the effects of elastic band of resistance exercise for balance control of the elderly. Methods: Thirty of eighty participants in experiment subjects who demonstrated balance-impairment through the use of primary screening tests including the one leg standing test (OLST), functional reach test (FRT) and timed up and go (TUG) were selected as subjects. Fifteen subjects that underwent muscle-strengthening exercise using an elastic band were selected as the exercise group and fifteen subjects were selected as a control group. Subjects undertook a home-based exercise program three times per week for 9 weeks. Muscle strength, functional assessment and a balance test were quantitatively measured before and after the exercise regimen. Results: After muscle strengthening exercises, changes in maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) showed a significant increase in all of the lower extremity muscles of the exercise group subjects. There were statistically significant differences between the exercise and control groups for changes in the OLST, FRT and TUG, which are functional assessments of balance ability, and changes of the unit path length and circumference area, measurement items of quantitative analysis. In addition, from examining correlations between MVIC, balance ability, it was found that an increase of muscle strength in the hip joint group of muscles among the lower extremity muscles had greater improvement in correlation with balance ability in this elderly population. Conclusion: Resistance exercise using elastic bands had significant effects on muscle strengthening in elderly subjects, with a resultant increase of lower extremity muscle strength with significant improvement of balance ability.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2015

Generating output characteristics of a ${\pi}$-type piezoelectric harvester depending on size of the ceramic and the elastic body were studied. The ${\pi}$-type piezoelectric harvester consists of a rectangular piezoelectric ceramic and a ${\pi}$ shaped elastic body. If the tensions is applied at both ends of an elastic body legs, the piezoelectric effect occurs at the ceramics through the form change of the elastic body. The structure of this ${\pi}$-type harvester can be used in a various area than an existing type generator, because it prevent from direct pressure to the ceramic. Generating characteristics of the harvester were analyzed by using finite element method program. The piezoelectric harvester was fabricated on the basis of analyzed results and attached on a frequency controllable vibrator to measure the output characteristics. And generating characteristics were defined by comparing analysis results and experimental results. The highest output voltage was obtained when the ceramic length, thickness were 20 mm, 0.5 mm in the analysis result. And experiment was performed by analysis results at low frequency region, output voltage was generated about 6 V.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제26권8호
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• pp.635-639
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• 2013

Generating output characteristics of a EYE-type piezoelectric generator depending on ceramic size and materials of the elastic body were studied. EYE-type piezoelectric-generating device consist of the ceramic was attached between the both elastic body. piezoelectric-generating is that if the tension occurred at both ends of an elastic body, the piezoelectric effect occurs at ceramics through the form change of the elastic body. The structure of this EYE-type generator use various area. than a existing type generator, because the ceramic position of the directly force at does not apply. Resonance and output characteristics of the generator were analyzed by using FEM program. Generators were fabricated on the basis of analyzed results and attached on a frequency controllable vibrator to measure output characteristics. Also, the experimental results were compared with the simulated results. As a result, output characteristics of the generator increased depending on the increase in ceramic thickness. In case of increase in ceramic width, resonance frequency of the generator also decreased.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.173-194
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• 2014

Laboratory and field data showed that deep mixed (DM) columns accelerated the rate of consolidation of the soft foundations. Most analyses of consolidation of DM column-improved foundations so far have been based on the elastic theory. In reality, the DM columns may yield due to the stress concentration from the soft soil and its limited strength. The influence of column yielding on the degree of consolidation of the soft foundation improved by DM columns has not been well investigated. A three-dimensional mechanically and hydraulically-coupled numerical method was adopted in this study to investigate the degree of consolidation of the DM column foundation considering column yielding. A unit cell model was used, in which the soil was modeled as a linearly elastic material. For a comparison purpose, the DM column was modeled as an elastic or elastic-plastic material. This study examined the aspects of stress transfer, settlement, and degree of consolidation of the foundations without or with the consideration of the yielding of the DM column. A parametric study was conducted to investigate the influence of the column yielding on the stress concentration ratio, settlement, and average degree of consolidation of the DM column foundation. The stress concentration ratio increased and then decreased to reach a constant value with the increase of the column modulus and time. A simplified method was proposed to calculate the maximum stress concentration ratios under undrained and drained conditions considering the column yielding. The simplified method based on a composite foundation concept could conservatively estimate the consolidation settlement. An increase of the column modulus, area replacement ratio, and/or column permeability increased the rate of consolidation.

• 국제지역연구
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.279-298
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 대륙별로 선정된 13개 국가에 대한 내국인 국제관광수요의 특성을 소득 및 여행가격탄력성을 중심으로 분석하였으며, 실증분석에 사용된 자료는 1990:1부터 2006:2까지의 분기별 자료이다. 본 연구의 주요 분석결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 내국인의 13개 국가별 국제관광수요와 실질소득, 그리고 여행가격변수들 사이에는 안정적인 장기균형관계가 존재한다. 둘째, 13개 국가들에 대한 국제관광수요의 소득탄력성은 모두 '1'보다 크게 나타나 국제관광은 사치재라고 할 수 있다. 또한 소득탄력성은 국제관광 대상 국가별로는 차이가 존재하지만 여행거리별로는 일관된 차이가 존재하지 않는다. 소득탄력성이 큰 국가로는 호주, 필리핀, 태국, 중국 등을 들 수 있다. 셋째, 13개 국가들에 대한 국제관광수요의 여행가격탄력성 역시 국가별로 차이가 존재한다. 즉 여행가격탄력성은 탄력적인 경우와 비탄력적인 경우가 혼재하였으며, 전체적으로는 탄력적인 경우가 비탄력적인 경우보다 많은 것으로 나타나고 있다. 여행가격탄력성이 가장 높은 국가로는 캐나다, 호주, 뉴질랜드 등을 들 수 있으며, 가장 낮은 국가로는 홍콩과 미국을 들 수 있다.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.77-84
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• 2019

Purpose : Elastic taping is a therapeutic method, used for treatment of various musculoskeletal and neuromuscular deficits. However, there is limited evidence, of the effects of ankle elastic taping in neurologic patients. The purpose of this study, was to investigate the effect of elastic taping on gait, in the affected ankle area of chronic stroke patients. Methods : Subjects were randomized to receive 30 chronic stroke patients, who were 6 months old from the date of onset according to screening criteria. Group I showed ankle joint taping, and Group II had ankle muscle taping. Dynamic balance and temporal and spatial gait, were measured before taping application, and after 30 minutes of taping application. Results : Dynamic balance was measured using the Time up & Go test (TUG). There was statistically significant difference, between Group I and Group II (p<.05). There was no statistically significant difference, between Group I and Group II. Temporal and spatial gait were measured using GaitRite. In Group I, there was significant difference, before and after taping (p<.05). In Group II, there was no significant difference, before and after taping (p>.05). There was significant difference in Group I, between Group I and Group II (p<.05). Conclusion : Results suggest that intervention using elastic taping, may have a positive effect, on rehabilitation diversity and function in stroke patients. Based on this, it can be used for rehabilitation of stroke patients. Various studies on the application method, and effect of the application site as well as application time, should be continued with stroke patients.

• 한국도로학회논문집
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.85-90
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• 2016

PURPOSES : The objective of this paper is to understand the deterioration phenomenon and causes in the pavement of a ramp area. METHODS : Ramp areas need to be sloped because of the centrifugal force, which depends on the vehicle speed and grade of the ramp area. As a result, vertical and horizontal forces are applied on the pavement surface of the ramp area. Furthermore, the horizontal force depends on the vehicle speed and grade of the ramp area. In order to analyze the pavement structure of a ramp area, a multi-layered elastic analysis program was used to evaluate the weakest link of fatigue cracking deterioration, according to the simultaneously applied vertical and horizontal forces. RESULTS : From case studies related to the bonding conditions between the surface and base layer in a ramp area, it was found that the partially bonded cases resulted in a critical potential of fatigue cracking deterioration, in a comparison of 50%, 70%, and fully bonded cases. CONCLUSIONS : According to the results of the case studies, the pavement structure system should be reinforced by upgrading the material or increasing the thickness compared to the general pavement areas, in order to provide a performance life similar to the mainline pavements in the ramp areas.

• 한국도로학회논문집
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.25-32
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• 2006

시험도로에서 포장구조진단기(FWD)를 사용하여 48시간 동안 연속적으로 온도구배에 따른 콘크리트 포장의 거동을 조사하였다. 포장슬래브의 중앙부에서 측정한 최대 처짐의 경향은 대기온도 및 온도구배와 유사하였으며 오전 8시에서 12시 사이에 매우 급격한 변화를 나타내었다. 동적지지력과 줄눈의 처짐은 대기온도 및 온도구배와 반대되는 경향을 나타내었으며, 동적지지력은 값이 커질수록 온도구배의 영향을 심하게 받는 것으로 판단되었다. 탄성계수의 변화양상을 AREA법과 MET을 사용하여 조사하였다. 역계산된 탄성계수는 동적지지력이 시간에 따라 나타내는 변화와 같은 경향을 나타내었다. 줄눈에서의 하중전달율은 다우웰 바의 잠김 작용으로 인하여 아침에 최대값을 나타내었으며 이와 관련하여 향후 정밀한 조사가 필요한 것으로 판단되었다.

• 한국지반공학회지:지반
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.5-16
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• 1998

대구지역의 제반은 주로 쇄설성 퇴적암인 혈암으로 구성되어 있다. 이 혈암은 비균질, 비등방성 암석으로 각종 물성치와 역학적 특성이 층리면의 각도($\beta$값)에 따라 매우 다르다. 본 연구에서는 대구지역의 혈암에 대하여 각종 물성, 역학특성 시험을 실시하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 비중값은 $\beta$값이 커질수록 감소하지만 간극률, 흡수율은 이와 반대로 증가 하였다. 탄성파 속도는 ($\beta$값이 $90^{\circ}$ 일때가 가장 끈 간을 보이고 탄성계수는$\beta$같이 $30^{\circ}$에서 최대치를 나타내었다. 그리고 강도혹성과 강도정수인 점착력과 마찰각은 모두 $\beta$값이 $60^{\circ}$에서 가장 작은 값을 나타내었다.