• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.65-79
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• 2023

This paper presents a development of empirical evaluations, which can be used to evaluate the damage of fiber-reinforced concrete composites (FRC) wall subjected to close-in blast loads. For this development, a combined application of numerical simulation and machine learning approaches are employed. First, finite element modeling of FRC wall under blast loading is developed and verified using experimental data. Numerical analyses are then carried out to investigate the dynamic behavior of the FRC wall under blast loading. In addition, a data set of 384 samples on the damage of FRC wall due to blast loads is then produced in order to develop machine learning models. Second, three robust machine learning models of Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) are employed to propose empirical evaluations for predicting the damage of FRC wall. The proposed empirical evaluations are very useful for practical evaluation and design of FRC wall subjected to blast loads.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.445-450
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 열중합 의치상 레진에 유리 섬유, 아라미드 섬유, 폴리에틸렌 섬유를 2.6%, 5.3% 부피비로 첨가하여 섬유의 종류에 따른 강화효과를 평가하고, 각 섬유를 두 가지로 조합한 hybrid FRC를 제작하여 동일 함량의 단독 섬유 FRC보다 굴곡성질이 더 우수한지 평가하고자 하였다. 단독 섬유 FRC에서는 5.3% 부피비의 GL, PE 섬유군의 굴곡강도가 높게 나타났다. 두 가지 섬유 조합FRC의 굴곡강도는 단독 섬유 FRC보다 증가하는 양상을 보였으나, 5.3% GL, PE 섬유군과 유의한 차이가 없었다. 단독 섬유 FRC의 굴곡계수는 5.3% 부피비의 GL 섬유군이 가장 높게 나타났다. 두 가지 섬유 조합FRC의 굴곡계수는 단독 섬유 FRC의 5.3% GL 섬유군보다 높게 나타나 유의한 차이를 보였다. 열중합 의치상 레진의 강화를 위해 섬유를 단독으로 이용할 경우 5.3% 부피비로 첨가한 유리 섬유가 굴곡강도와 굴곡계수 면에서 효과적으로 적용될 수 있을 것으로 본다. 두 가지 섬유 조합FRC의 경우 굴곡강도 면에서는 강화효과가 크지 않았지만, 굴곡계수 면에서 볼 때 유리섬유를 하방에 아라미드 섬유를 그 상방에 위치 시킨 조합을 의치상의 강화에 효과적으로 적용할 수 있을 것으로 본다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.256-264
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• 2019

Lymphotoxin ${\beta}$ receptor ($LT{\beta}R$)는 TNF 계열로 림프조직의 미세구조와 기관형성에 중요한 역할을 한다. MLCK와 ROCK는 세포의 stress fiber 형성조절에 관여하는 주요 신호전달자이다. Fibroblastic reticular cell (FRC)에서 $LT{\beta}R$ 자극을 통한 이런 신호전달자들의 관련성을 알아보기 위해 ML-7 (MLCK 저해제)이 사용되었다. ML7 처리된 FRC에서 SF가 완전히 파괴되었고 anti-$LT{\beta}R$ antibody 처리 세포와 유사하게 ML7 처리 FRC에서 응축된 세포형태를 관찰 할 수 있었다. Y27632로 ROCK를 저해 했을 때 FRC의 액틴 세포골격과 세포형태 변화가 유도 되었다. FRC에서 p-MLC가 액틴과 함께 SF 구성성분을 이루었다. FRC세포 추출물로 Rho-guanosine diphosphate (GDP)/guanosine triphosphate (GTP) 교환활성을 확인했다. Agonistic anti-$LT{\beta}R$ antibody로 $LT{\beta}R$을 자극 했을 때 Rho-GDP/GTP 교환활성이 크게 감소했다. MLCK 저해처럼 $LT{\beta}R$ 자극은 MLC의 인산화를 감소시켰다. Agonistic anti-$LT{\beta}R$ antibody-treated FRC에서 세포골격 구성요소인 세포막과 세포골격 링커 역할을 하는 p-ezrin의 인산화는 감소 되었고 b- actin, 그리고 tubulin 발현도 줄었다. 이런 결과는 FRC의 $LT{\beta}R$ 신호전달을 통한 SF 조절에는 MLCK와 ROCK가 관여하고 있다는 것을 알 수 있었다.

• Coupled systems mechanics
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.197-209
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• 2018

Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) is a material with increasing application in civil engineering. Here it is assumed that the material consists of a great number of rather small fibers embedded into the concrete matrix. It would be advantageous to predict the mechanical properties of FRC using nondestructive testing; unfortunately, many testing methods for concrete are not applicable to FRC. In addition, design methods for FRC are either inaccurate or complicated. In three-point bending tests of FRC prisms, it has been observed that fiber reinforcement does not break but simply pulls out during specimen failure. Following that observation, this work is based on an assumption that the main components of a simple and rather accurate FRC model are mechanical properties of the concrete matrix and fiber pullout force. Properties of the concrete matrix could be determined from measurements on samples taken during concrete production, and fiber pullout force could be measured on samples with individual fibers embedded into concrete. However, there is no clear relationship between measurements on individual samples of concrete matrix with a single fiber and properties of the produced FRC. This work presents an inverse model for FRC that establishes a relation between parameters measured on individual material samples and properties of a structure made of the composite material. However, a deterministic relationship is clearly not possible since only a single beam specimen of 60 cm could easily contain over 100000 fibers. Our inverse model assumes that the probability density function of individual fiber properties is known, and that the global sample load-displacement curve is obtained from the experiment. Thus, each fiber is stochastically characterized and accordingly parameterized. A relationship between fiber parameters and global load-displacement response, the so-called forward model, is established. From the forward model, based on Levenberg-Marquardt procedure, the inverse model is formulated and successfully applied.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.23-27
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• 2006

This case reports describe a new approach to the use of polymers in orthodontics, using a fiber reinforced composite(FRC). FRC was successfully used in a periodontal splints, fiber post for endodontic use, orthodontic retainer and space maintainers, implant prosthesis, large span bridge, management of cracked tooth, anchorage reinforcement in orthodontics. FRC has highly favorable mechanical properties, and its strength-to-weight ratios is superior to those of most alloys. FRC has potential for use in many applications in dentistry and is expected to gain increasing application and popularity in dentistry. These case reports show that FRC is a promising anchorage reinforcement material for use in orthodontic practice.

• 한국건축시공학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.351-357
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• 2015

Fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) has been successfully used to enhance the flexural toughness of concrete. As fibers are randomly oriented in FRC, they sometimes produce clumps that reduce the mechanical performance, and a properly chosen mixing protocol can be a way to minimize this problem. In this research, the effects of mixing method on the mechanical properties of FRC were investigated. The compressive strength, flexural strength, and flexural toughness were measured using three different mixing methods. It was shown from the results that the compressive strength and peak flexural load were not affected by changes in mixing method. However, in terms of flexural toughness, the changes in mixing method clearly affected the flexural toughness of FRC. The truck-mixed FRC outperformed two pan-mixed FRCs.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 1990년도 가을 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.145-150
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• 1990

In order to discuss the freeze-thaw durability of FRC and mechanical properties by the fiber types of FRC, experimental studies of FRC were carried out. The kinds of fiber used which are in CFRC are PAN-based and Pitch-based carbon fiber and in GFRC are alkali-resistance glass fiber. To examine the effects of the kinds, types (continuous fiber and Tow, Belt, Cloth) and contents of fiber and matrices, the following three methods CFRC and GFRC, Air cured, Water cured and Autoclaved CFRC and GFRC were tested. According to the test results, the flexural, tensile strength and toughness of FRC were remarkably influenced by types of fiber and addition of condensed silica fume. Also, freeze-thaw resistance of FRC was considerably improved in comparision to conventional mortar.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.50.1-50.8
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• 2021

Although several techniques have been proposed to remove fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) post, no safe and efficient technique has been established. Recently, a guided endodontics technique has been introduced in cases of pulp canal obliteration. This study describes 2 cases of FRC post removal from maxillary anterior teeth using this guided endodontics technique with a dental operating microscope. Optically scanned data set from plaster cast model was superimposed with the data set of cone-beam computed tomography. By implant planning software, the path of a guide drill was selected. Based on them, a customized stent was fabricated and utilized to remove the FRC post. Employing guided endodontics, the FRC post was removed quickly and safely with minimizing the loss of the remaining tooth structure. The guided endodontics was a useful option for FRC post removal.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제40권5호
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• pp.311-318
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• 2012

This study investigated the flame retardant performance of developed four types of flame retardant chemicals (FRC), FRC-A, B, C and D. Four kinds of soft wood species, Sugi (Cryptomeria), Spruce (Picea abies), Hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) and Korean pine (Pinus koraiensis), were used. The wood specimens were treated by spreading the FRC on the surface with different quantities, 30, 50, 70, 90, 110 g/$m^2$, respectively. The charred area, charred length, after flame time and after glow time were tested. And their suitabilities as incombustible materials were evaluated. The specimen treated by FRC-D showed better incombustible properties than others, even though with lower quantity. Therefore it is supposed that the FRC-D could be able to be applied on the cultural heritage, such as Korean wooden house for preventing fire.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.356-364
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• 2024

림프절은 인체에 침입한 감염원에 대하여 면역반응을 일으키는 곳이다. 림프절은 스트로마세포에 의해 뚜렷하게 구획화되어 있다. 스트로마세포들은 면역세포의 이동, 활성화, 분화를 야기하기 위해 상호작용을 위해 미세환경을 제공한다. FRC는 림프절의 T zone에서 3차원 구조물을 형성하여 면역세포의 통로를 제공한다. FRC는 림프절 구조, 면역세포 리쿠르트, 면역세포와의 상호작용, 항원제시 등을 촉진시키는 역할을 한다. 염증반응 동안, FRC는 면역세포들의 면역반응을 조절하기 위해 국부적이며 분비성 물질을 통해 면역반응을 조절하고 있다. 본문 면역반응 조절을 위해 FRC가 면역반응의 setup, support 그리고 suppress 단계로 3부분에 관여하여 면역반응을 조절하고 있는 것으로 나누어 설명하였다. 전체적으로 FRC는 T 세포생물학적 효율성 증대를 위해 기능을 하는 것으로 보인다. 더불어, FRC는 식작용을 통해 선천성 면역반응에 영향을 미치고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 FRC는 림프절에서 면역반응의 immune gate-keepers로써 위치적 역할을 하는 것으로 사료된다. 전체적으로 FRC는 선천성면역과 적응면역의 조절기능에 대한 내용으로 설명하다. 이러한 협력적 피드백 루프는 염증반응 동안 림프절의 기능을 유지하는데 기여를 할 것으로 사료된다.