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Variability of Short Term Creep Rupture Time and Life Prediction in Stainless Steels (스테인리스 강의 단시간 크리프 파단시간의 변동성과 수명예측)

  • Jung, Won-Taek;Kong, Yu-Sik;Kim, Seon-Jin
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.24 no.6
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    • pp.97-102
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    • 2010
  • This paper deals with the variability of short term creep rupture time based on previous creep rupture tests and the statistical methodology of the creep life prediction. The results of creep tests performed using constant uniaxial stresses at 600, 650, and $700^{\circ}C$ elevated temperatures were used for a statistical analysis of the inter-specimen variability of the short term creep rupture time. Even under carefully controlled identical testing conditions, the observed short-term creep rupture time showed obvious inter-specimen variability. The statistical aspect of the short term creep rupture time was analyzed using a Weibull statistical analysis. The effect of creep stress on the variability of the creep rupture time was decreased with an increase in the stress level. The effect of the temperature on the variability also decreased with increasing temperature. A long term creep life prediction method that considers this statistical variability is presented. The presented method is in good agreement with the Lason-Miller Parameter (LMP) life prediction method.

A Study on Accelerated Life Tests for Magnetic Switch Used in Distribution System (배전선로에 사용되는 전자개폐기(Magnetic Switch)의 가속수명시험에 관한 연구)

  • Ryu, Haeng-Soo;Han, Gyu-Hwan;Kwon, Young-Il
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2002.07a
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    • pp.536-540
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    • 2002
  • In this paper, accelerated life test (ALT) models and procedures for Magnetic Switch (MS) are developed and applied to assure specified reliability of the products at development phase and guarantee the life of the products. Magnetic contactor that functions with over-current relay is called MS. Magnetic contactor closes and opens the motor load with ON/OFF switch of electronic contactor. It is also used for protecting and controlling the load. Magnetic contactor detects the over-current flow in the load with a over-current relay and disconnects the load by opening its control power. In this study, ALT models for MS are developed using the relationship between stresses and life characteristics of products. Using the ALT models, we performed life tests and analyzed the tests results. The proposed ALT models and procedures may be extended and applied to testing similar kinds of products to reduce test times and costs of the tests remarkably. Finally the results of this study will contribute to improving reliability of products and strengthening competitiveness of our products in world markets.

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The Negative Effects of University's Students Smartphone Addition on Daily Life (대학생들의 스마트폰 중독이 일상생활에 미치는 부정적 영향)

  • Ahn, Hyun Sook;Kim, Hyo Jung
    • Journal of Korea Society of Digital Industry and Information Management
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.285-296
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    • 2014
  • Recently, the use of Smartphones has been widespread and changed our lives positively. Smartphones which are called as PC in the hand and spread general people rapidly are becoming a medium to use generally various functions such as internet, work, multimedia, etc. beyond the simple function of telephone communication in the past. However, the excessive use of Smartphones has also produced many side effects. The purpose of this study is to examine the Smartphone Addiction on Daily Life Impact. This model tests various theoretical research hypotheses relating to Self-Esteem, Enjoyment, Flow, Social Impact, Smartphone Addiction and Daily life impact. The proposed model is analyzed to target 299 University Students and Smart Partial Least Square(PLS) 2.0 have been utilized for deriving the study results. The Result of Hypothesis testing are as follows. First, Self-Esteem negatively influence Smartphone Addiction. Second, Enjoyment, Flow and Social Impact positively influence Smartphone Addiction. Third, Smartphone Addiction positively influence Daily Life impact. This Research makes a basic research for smart phone addiction papers that will be investigated a lot in the future.

Fatigue Life Evaluation of Motor Block Bracket Units for KTX-Sancheon Trains (KTX-산천 열차용 모터 감속기 고정대의 피로 수명 평가)

  • Lee, Chan-Woo;Lee, Dong-Hyong
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • v.29 no.6
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    • pp.626-631
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    • 2012
  • In this study, fatigue life of the motor block bracket units for KTX-Sancheon trains was assessed. Design evaluation for railway structures was performed based on the UIC 566 regulation, and test and evaluation of fatigue life in welded parts was performed in accordance with standard ERRI B 12/RP17 and ERRI B 12/RP60. The actual vehicle dynamic stress testing was executed in KTX-Sancheon service line with the service operating speed. The dynamic stress was measured with commercial data acquisition system (MGC plus). The cumulative damage was evaluated by applying standard BS 7608 - Class F and cycle counting was used rain-flow counting method. As a result, the motor block bracket units for KTX-Sancheon trains was designed to fit the regulation and the safety of fatigue life for 30 years, assuming that KTX-Sancheon trains travels 600,000km annually, were confirmed under current operating conditions.

Dynamic prediction fatigue life of composite wind turbine blade

  • Lecheb, Samir;Nour, Abdelkader;Chellil, Ahmed;Mechakra, Hamza;Ghanem, Hicham;Kebir, Hocine
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.673-691
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    • 2015
  • In this paper we are particularly focusing on the dynamic crack fatigue life of a 25 m length wind turbine blade. The blade consists of composite materiel (glass/epoxy). This work consisted initially to make a theoretical study, the turbine blade is modeled as a Timoshenko rotating beam and the analytical formulation is obtained. After applying boundary condition and loads, we have studied the stress, strain and displacement in order to determine the critical zone, also show the six first modes shapes to the wind turbine blade. Secondly was addressed to study the crack initiation in critical zone which based to finite element to give the results, then follow the evolution of the displacement, strain, stress and first six naturals frequencies a function as crack growth. In the experimental part the laminate plate specimen with two layers is tested under cyclic load in fully reversible tensile at ratio test (R = 0), the fast fracture occur phenomenon and the fatigue life are presented, the fatigue testing exerted in INSTRON 8801 machine. Finally which allows the knowledge their effect on the fatigue life, this residual change of dynamic behavior parameters can be used to predicted a crack size and diagnostic of blade.

Prediction of the Vase Life of Cut Lily Flowers Using Thermography

  • Lee, Ja Hee;Choi, So Young;Park, Hye Min;Oh, Sang Im;Lee, Ae Kyung
    • Journal of People, Plants, and Environment
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    • v.22 no.3
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    • pp.233-239
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    • 2019
  • This study was conducted in order to predict the vase life of cut lily 'Woori Tower' flowers using a non-destructive thermal imaging technique. It was found that the temperature of cut lily flowers was maintained at 20℃ and was slightly lower than the air temperature until they bloomed. On the 11th day, when flowers bloomed, the temperature of leaves and flowers was measured to be 18.75±0.38℃ and 19.23±0.32℃ respectively, and their difference with ambient temperature was over 3℃. The flower temperature increased slightly when the vase life of cut lily flowers ended, and the temperature difference between the air and leaf temperature (1.77℃) and between the air and flower temperature (1.39℃) got smaller. No visible aging symptom was observed, but it was found that the temperature had risen due to water losses and less functional stomata. The vase life of cut lily flowers can be predicted based on changes in temperature and it will be also possible to predict the potential quality and vase life of cut flowers before harvesting them in greenhouses.

An Analysis of Nursing Students Attiudes Toward Life (간호학생의 생명에 대한 태도 유형 분석 : Q-방법론적 접근)

  • 엄영란;홍여신
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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    • v.22 no.3
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    • pp.389-406
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    • 1992
  • This study was designed to identify nursing students' attitudes toward life through a Q-methodology. A Q-sample was formed through a review of the literature and interviews(n=160)l The final Q-sample consisted of 37 statements out of an initial 100 statements after consultation with an expert panel and pilot testing. The P-sample consisted of 14 university nursing students and 27 junior college nursing students, which was selected by convenience sampling method. Data were analyzed by the Q-analysis method. The correlation between type 2 and type 3 was relatively high (r=0.539) ; that between type 1 and type 3 was lowest (r=0.014). The first type of attitude was the “rational utilitarian” type. Students in this type valued life relative to the quality of life. They agreed with euthanasia and artificial abortion if the quality of life was threatened. The criteria for their judgement were scientific knowledge and rationality. The second type of attitude was the “Christian deontologic” type. These students appreciated the sanctity of life according to Christian dogma. They disagreed with euthanasia and artficial abortion. And they disagreed strongly that life should be created by scientific development, because only God creates life. The third type of attitude was the “unconditional deontologic” type. These students agreed with the sanctity of life, not from Christian belief but from belief in the sanctity of life. The final type of attitude was the “prima facie(conditional) deonologic” type. These students appreciated the value of life and humanity. They expressed concern for others' life and suffering. They do not want to afflict others with their own miseries. This group showed a dual value system toward themselves and others. So they experience conflict between their concern for their on and others' conditions. These nursing students' values may have been influenced by their clinical experience in hospitals and other nursing fields. Through this study, we may realize the importance of education in nursing ethics for discussion of ethical conflicts and to support ethical nursing practice.

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Understanding the Legal Structure of German Human Gene Testing Act (GenDG) (독일 유전자검사법의 규율 구조 이해 - 의료 목적 유전자검사의 문제를 중심으로 -)

  • Kim, Na-Kyoung
    • The Korean Society of Law and Medicine
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.85-124
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    • 2016
  • The Human gene testing act (GenDG) in Germany starts from the characteristic features of gene testing, i.e. dualisting structure consisted of anlaysis on the one side and the interpretation on the other side. The linguistic distincion of 'testing', 'anlaysis' and 'judgment' in the act is a fine example. Another important basis of the regulation is the ideological purpose of the law, that is information autonomy. The normative texts as such and the founding principle are the basis of the classification of testing types. Especially in the case of gene testing for medical purpose is classified into testing for diagnostic purpose and predictive purpose. However, those two types are not always clearly differentiated because the predictive value of testing is common in both types. In the legal regulation of gene testing it is therefore important to manage the uncertainty and subjectivity which are inherent in the gene-analysis and the judgment. In GenDG the system ensuring the quality of analysis is set up and GEKO(Commity for gene tisting) based on the section 23 of GenDG concretes the criterium of validity through guidelines. It is also very important in the case of gene testing for medical purpose to set up the system for ensurement of procedural rationality of the interpretation. The interpretation of the results of analysis has a wide spectrum because of the consistent development of technology on the one side and different understandings of different subjects who performs gene testings. Therefore the process should include the communication process for patients in oder that he or she could understand the meaning of gene testing and make plans of life. In GenDG the process of genetic counselling and GEKO concretes the regulation very precisely. The regulation as such in GenDG seems to be very suggestive to Korean legal polic concerning the gene testing.

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A Study of Measuring Vibration for Reproducing Waterhammer of Plant Equipment (플랜트 기자재 수충격 진동재현을 위한 진동측정에 관한 연구)

  • OH, Jung-Soo;Cho, Sueng-Hyun
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.18 no.11
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    • pp.145-150
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    • 2017
  • In this study, among the various types of plant equipment, valves, which are susceptible to water hammer, were selected as the diagnosis target. In order to effectively measure the vibration, an accelerometer was adapted for use in this difficult environment. The results showed that the maximum peak-to-peak vibration displacement caused by the action of water hammer on the valve was 21.40 mm, which would affect the structural stability of the valve and pipe. Meanwhile, the measured data was applied to the HIL simulator to verify the reproduction of the vibration. In the future, field data will be applied to the HIL simulator for the purpose of assessing the fatigue, durability and expected residual life of the plant equipment.

Enhancement of Extreme Programming Process for Usability Improvement (사용성 향상을 위한 극한 프로그래밍 프로세스 개선)

  • 이상준
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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    • v.7 no.6
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    • pp.1351-1359
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    • 2003
  • Extreme programming is the most representative methodology among agile software development methodologies which is agile in business environment which change fast. As software industry is matured, usability of software quality characteristics is emphasized gradually, but effort to obtain usability in extreme programming is insufficient. To improve usability of extreme programming, in this thesis, a software life cycle is defined by six phase as exploration, planning, iterations to release, productionizing, maintenance, and death phase. In this thesis, an extreme programming process which can improve usability is proposed by definition of 11 activities including integration testing and acceptance testing for usability testing, The proposed process is validated with four aspects. The proposed process is enhanced to support acceptance testing activity. The proposed extreme programming process is able to support CMM level 4 and quality assurance practice of CMM.