• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.42-52
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• 2018

Background: Maintenance operations on-board ships are highly demanding. Maintenance operations are intensive activities requiring high man-machine interactions in challenging and evolving conditions. The evolving conditions are weather conditions, workplace temperature, ship motion, noise and vibration, and workload and stress. For example, extreme weather condition affects seafarers' performance, increasing the chances of error, and, consequently, can cause injuries or fatalities to personnel. An effective human error probability model is required to better manage maintenance on-board ships. The developed model would assist in developing and maintaining effective risk management protocols. Thus, the objective of this study is to develop a human error probability model considering various internal and external factors affecting seafarers' performance. Methods: The human error probability model is developed using probability theory applied to Bayesian network. The model is tested using the data received through the developed questionnaire survey of >200 experienced seafarers with >5 years of experience. The model developed in this study is used to find out the reliability of human performance on particular maintenance activities. Results: The developed methodology is tested on the maintenance of marine engine's cooling water pump for engine department and anchor windlass for deck department. In the considered case studies, human error probabilities are estimated in various scenarios and the results are compared between the scenarios and the different seafarer categories. The results of the case studies for both departments are also compared. Conclusion: The developed model is effective in assessing human error probabilities. These probabilities would get dynamically updated as and when new information is available on changes in either internal (i.e., training, experience, and fatigue) or external (i.e., environmental and operational conditions such as weather conditions, workplace temperature, ship motion, noise and vibration, and workload and stress) factors.

• 항공우주시스템공학회지
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.72-78
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• 2019

전투기 흡입구 덕트 구조물 설계에 중요한 하중조건으로 흡입구 해머쇼크 조건이 있다. 엔진 압축기 내부유동의 갑작스런 감소에 의하여 큰 압력의 해머쇼크가 발생하게 된다. 압축충격파인 흡입구 해머쇼크 해석을 위한 전통적인 방법은 극단적인 조건들의 조합을(최대 속도, 해수면, 저온 대기) 이용하였지만, 90년대 이후 확률론적 방법을 통해 적절한 해머쇼크 설계압력을 제시한 논문들이 발표되었다. 이를 참고로 본 연구는 한국공군의 비행운용데이터를 활용하여 흡입구 해머쇼크 압력을 확률론적으로 접근하였고, 이를 통해 전통적인 방법 대비 약 30 % 감소된, 흡입구 설계용 해머쇼크 압력을 해석하였다.

• Wind and Structures
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.421-441
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• 2014

With the assistance of typhoon field data at aerial elevation level observed by meteorological satellites and wind velocity and direction records nearby the ground gathered in Guangzhou Weather Station between 1985 and 2001, some key wind field parameters under typhoon climate in Guangzhou region were calibrated based on Monte-Carlo stochastic algorithm and Meng's typhoon numerical model. By using Peak Over Threshold method (POT) and Generalized Pareto Distribution (GPD), Wind field characteristics during typhoons for various return periods in several typical engineering fields were predicted, showing that some distribution rules in relation to gradient height of atmosphere boundary layer, power-law component of wind profile, gust factor and extreme wind velocity at 1-3s time interval are obviously different from corresponding items in Chinese wind load Codes. In order to evaluate the influence of typhoon field parameters on long-span flexible bridges, 1:100 reduced-scale wind field of type B terrain was reillustrated under typhoon and normal conditions utilizing passive turbulence generators in TJ-3 wind tunnel, and wind-induced performance tests of aero-elastic model of long-span Guangzhou Xinguang arch bridge were carried out as well. Furthermore, aerodynamic admittance function about lattice cross section in mid-span arch lib under the condition of higher turbulence intensity of typhoon field was identified via using high-frequency force-measured balance. Based on identified aerodynamic admittance expressions, Wind-induced stochastic vibration of Xinguang arch bridge under typhoon and normal climates was calculated and compared, considering structural geometrical non-linearity, stochastic wind attack angle effects, etc. Thus, the aerodynamic response characteristics under typhoon and normal conditions can be illustrated and checked, which are of satisfactory response results for different oncoming wind velocities with resemblance to those wind tunnel testing data under the two types of climate modes.

• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.99-111
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• 2021

Occurrence of epiphytic dinoflagellates (EPDs) in coastal waters off Jeju was first reported in 2011 based on 45 substrate samples from 24 macroalgal species. When re-analyzing, the extreme heterogeneous distribution of whole and genus-specific EPDs was reconfirmed across the sampling stations and substrate macroalgal species, as well as even across substrate samples of the same species. Abundance maximum of an EPD genus (cells g-wwt^-1) at a fixed surface-to-volume ratio (SA/V ratio) of the macroalgal species increased as the SA/V ratio increased up to 500 (cm² cm^-3). However, the abundance maximum of Ostreopsis further increased even in the MG2 (morphological group 2) macroalgae with the SA/V ratios over 500. The number of substrate macroalgal species on the plane of the MG and sampling station was more or less evenly scattered than the average EPD abundance, which was primarily driven by Gambierdiscus and Ostreopsis. Of the total EPD abundance of the five stations, 90.6% were represented by the two most common and abundant genera, Gambierdiscus and Ostreopsis, each accounting for 41.6% and 49.0%. Spatially, 95.9% of the total EPD abundance was found in St. 4 and St. 5, of which St. 4 with higher water temperature had more Ostreopsis spp. (31.8%), and St. 5 with higher salinity had more Gambierdiscus spp. (27.3%). Thus, the environmental transition to favorable T-S condition to MG2, the thin filamentous macroalgal group with very high SA/V ratios, is thus likely to support further success in EPD genera led by Ostreopsis in the coastal waters of Jeju.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제31권8호
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• pp.1045-1059
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• 2021

Various abiotic stressors like drought, salinity, temperature, and heavy metals are major environmental stresses that affect agricultural productivity and crop yields all over the world. Continuous changes in climatic conditions put selective pressure on the microbial ecosystem to produce exopolysaccharides. Apart from soil aggregation, exopolysaccharide (EPS) production also helps in increasing water permeability, nutrient uptake by roots, soil stability, soil fertility, plant biomass, chlorophyll content, root and shoot length, and surface area of leaves while also helping maintain metabolic and physiological activities during drought stress. EPS-producing microbes can impart salt tolerance to plants by binding to sodium ions in the soil and preventing these ions from reaching the stem, thereby decreasing sodium absorption from the soil and increasing nutrient uptake by the roots. Biofilm formation in high-salinity soils increases cell viability, enhances soil fertility, and promotes plant growth and development. The third environmental stressor is presence of heavy metals in the soil due to improper industrial waste disposal practices that are toxic for plants. EPS production by soil bacteria can result in the biomineralization of metal ions, thereby imparting metal stress tolerance to plants. Finally, high temperatures can also affect agricultural productivity by decreasing plant metabolism, seedling growth, and seed germination. The present review discusses the role of exopolysaccharide-producing plant growth-promoting bacteria in modulating plant growth and development in plants and alleviating extreme abiotic stress condition. The review suggests exploring the potential of EPS-producing bacteria for multiple abiotic stress management strategies.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.155-163
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• 2019

가뭄 전이는 수문학적 가뭄 특성에 대한 정확한 평가 및 조기 경보 시스템 구축에서 매우 중요한 역할을 한다. 이에 따라, 본 연구에서는 베이지안 네트워크를 이용하여 한강 유역의 가뭄 전이의 확률론적 관계를 분석하였다. 이를 위하여 과거 관측자료와 기후변화 시나리오 RCP 8.5 자료를 활용하였다. 가뭄 전이 및 지체시간을 분석한 결과, 1967~2013년 기간에 비해 2014~2053년 기간에는 증가하는 경향을 나타냈으며, 2054~2100년 기간에는 감소하는 경향을 나타냈다. 또한 베이지안 네트워크를 적용하여 지체시간의 발생확률을 분석하였다. 그 결과, 1967~2013년 동안에 기상학적 가뭄이 보통가뭄에서 심한가뭄 또는 극한가뭄으로 변화함에 따라, 지체시간의 발생빈도가 공간적으로 변화하거나 감소하였다. 이러한 확률은 2014~2053년에 몇몇 유역에서 약간 증가하는 경향이 나타났으나, 2054~2100년에 다시 감소하였다. 본 연구에서 제안된 확률론적 가뭄 전이 결과는 향후 미래 가뭄 상태에 대한 정책에서 의사결정시에 유용할 것으로 판단된다.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.254-261
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• 2018

In order to reduce resistance torque and energy loss, minimizing friction between race surface and rolling elements of a bearing is necessary. Recently, to reduce friction in bearing element, solid lubricant coating for the bearing raceway surface has been receiving much attention. Considering the operating conditions of real bearings, verifying the effect of solid lubricant coatings under extreme conditions of high load that is more than 1 GPa is necessary. In this study, we evaluated the friction and wear characteristics of SUJ2 bearing steels deposited by carbon-based coatings (Si-DLC, ta-C), $MoS_2$ and graphite. In case of $MoS_2$ and graphite coatings, different surface treatments were applied to the coatings to verify the effect of surface treatment. A pin-on-disc type tribotester was used to evaluate the tribological characteristics of the coatings. It was possible to quantitatively estimate the friction and wear characteristics of solid lubricant under dry and lubrication conditions. The carbon-based coatings improved the friction and wear properties of SUJ2 bearing steels under the high load condition, but $MoS_2$ and graphite coatings were not suitable for high load conditions due to its low hardness. Different friction and wear behaviors were found for different substrate surface treatment method. Also, it was confirmed that solid lubricant coatings had a more positive effect than just applying the lubricant for improving the tribological characteristics.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.103-109
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• 2021

High-entropy alloys have excellent mechanical properties under extreme environments, rendering them promising candidates for next-generation structural materials. It is desirable to develop non-equiatomic high-entropy alloys that do not require many expensive or heavy elements, contrary to the requirements of typical high-entropy alloys. In this study, a non-equiatomic high-entropy alloy powder Fe_49.5Mn₃₀Co₁₀Cr₁₀C_0.5 (at.%) is prepared by high energy ball milling and fabricated by spark plasma sintering. By combining different ball milling times and ball-to-powder ratios, we attempt to find a proper mechanical alloying condition to achieve improved mechanical properties. The milled powder and sintered specimens are examined using X-ray diffraction to investigate the progress of mechanical alloying and microstructural changes. A miniature tensile specimen after sintering is used to investigate the mechanical properties. Furthermore, quantitative analysis of the microstructure is performed using electron backscatter diffraction.

• 한국건설관리학회논문집
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.3-15
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• 2022

본 연구에서는 모듈러 공법 기반 강교 건설공사에 대해 공급사슬 관리를 위한 시뮬레이션 모형을 개발한다. 이를 위해, 우선 강교 건설에 대한 공장 제작/현장 시공 체계 자료를 수집한 후, 이를 바탕으로 공급사슬, 개체, 자원, 공정 등을 정의하였다. 이후, Arena 소프트웨어를 이용하여 데이터, 플로차트, 애니메이션 모듈을 작성함으로써 강교 공급사슬 시뮬레이션 모형을 개발하였다. 마지막으로, 개발된 모형의 논리성 검증과 유효성 확인을 위한 애니메이션 검증, 극한 조건 검증, 평균값 확인, 리틀의 법칙 확인, 사례 실적값 확인 등의 방법론을 이용하여 모형의 타당성을 검토하였다. 검토 결과, 개발된 시뮬레이션 모형은 논리적 오류 없이 강교 공급사슬의 공정과 특성을 적합하게 표현하며, 분석 대상 공급사슬에 대한 정확한 성능평가척도 예측치를 제공하였다. 향후, 본 연구에서 개발된 시뮬레이션 모형은 강교 공급사슬 체계를 최적으로 운영하기 위한 관리기법을 개발함에 있어 성능 평가 플랫폼으로서의 역할을 충실히 수행할 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국군사과학기술학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.9-22
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• 2022

A fighter performing a reconnaissance mission is equipped with a pod that drives optical/infrared sensors for acquiring and identifying target information on the lower part of the fuselage. Due to the nature of the reconnaissance mission, the fighter performs high speed evasive maneuvers, and the resulting load should be considered importantly for the development of the pod. This paper concerns a numerical investigation into the inertial and aerodynamic loads of the airborne pod of high performance aircrafts. For the aerodynamic load analysis, the pylon and pod shapes are added to the fighter 3D model, and the commercial software was used for static and dynamic analysis. Considering the practical mission conditions, the common/extreme conditions were established respectively in the static and dynamic situations of pods and the driving torque could be tripled under dynamic conditions. In the analysis of inertia load, a 3-DOF model considering roll and turning maneuvers was derived by the Lagrangian method, and then the numerical integration method was applied to the analysis. As a results, it was conformed that the inertia load was generally induced at a low level compared to the aerodynamic load, but depending on the unbalance mass condition of the pod, the inertia load cannot be negligible.