• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.825-837
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• 2017

Due to the severe impacts of recent earthquakes, the use of seismic isolation is paramount for the safety of nuclear structures. The diversity observed in seismic events demands ongoing research to analyze the devastating attributes involved, and hence to enhance the sustainability of base-isolated nuclear power plants. This study reports the seismic performance of a seismically-isolated nuclear reactor containment building (NRCB) under strong short-period ground motions (SPGMs) and long-period ground motions (LPGMs). The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission-based design response spectrum for the seismic design of nuclear power plants is stipulated as the reference spectrum for ground motion selection. Within the period range(s) of interest, the spectral matching of selected records with the target spectrum is ensured using the spectral-compatibility approach. NRC-compliant SPGMs and LPGMs from the mega-thrust Tohoku earthquake are used to obtain the structural response of the base-isolated NRCB. To account for the lack of earthquakes in low-to-moderate seismicity zones and the gap in the artificial synthesis of long-period records, wavelet-decomposition based autoregressive moving average modeling for artificial generation of real ground motions is performed. Based on analysis results from real and simulated SPGMs versus LPGMs, the performance of NRCBs is discussed with suggestions for future research and seismic provisions.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.135-143
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• 2022

The object of this paper is to investigate the free vibration behavior under the effect of carbon nanotube distribution in functionally graded carbon nanotube-reinforced composite (FG-CNTRC) by using higher-order shear deformation theories. In this work, we present a novel distribution method for carbon nanotubes in the polymer matrix by using a new exponential power law distribution of carbon nanotube volume fraction. It is assumed that the SWCNTs are aligned along the beam axial direction and the distribution of the SWCNTs may vary through the thickness of the beam with different patterns of reinforcement. The rule of mixtures is used in order to obtain material properties of the CNTRC beams. Hamilton's principle is used in deriving the equations of motion. The validity of the free Vibration results is examined by comparing them with those of the known data in the literature. The results that obtained indicate that the carbon nanotube volume fraction distribution play a very important role on the free vibrations characteristics of the CNTRC beam.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.475-483
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• 2023

In this paper, a new energy-efficient semi-active hybrid bulk damper is developed that is cost-effective for use in structural applications. In this work, the possibility of active and semi-active component configurations combined with suitable control algorithms, especially vibration control methods, is explored. The equations of motion for a container bridge equipped with an MDOF Mass Tuned Damper (M-TMD) system are established, and the combination of excitation, adhesion, and control effects are performed by a proprietary package and commercial custom submodel software. Systematic methods for the synthesis of structural components and active systems have been used in many applications because of the main interest in designing efficient devices and high-performance structural systems. A rational strategy can be established by properly controlling the master injection frequency parameter. Simulation results show that the multiscale model approach is achieved and meets accuracy with high computational efficiency. The M-TMD system can significantly improve the overall response of constrained structures by modestly reducing the critical stress amplitude of the frame. This design can be believed to build affordable, safe, environmentally friendly, resilient, sustainable infrastructure and transportation.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.591-598
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• 2022

The article deals with the possibilities of vibration stimulation. Based on the stability analysis, a multi-scale approach with a modified whole-building model is implemented. The motion equation is configured for a controlled bridge with a MDOF (multiple dynamic degrees of freedom) Tuned Mass Damper (M-TMD) system, and a combination of welding, excitation, and control effects is used with its advanced packages and commercial software submodel. Because the design of high-performance and efficient structural systems has been of interest to practical engineers, systematic methods of structural and functional synthesis of control systems must be used in many applications. The smart method can be stabilized by properly controlling the high frequency injection limits. The simulation results illustrate that the multiple modeling method used is consistent with the accuracy and high computational efficiency. The M-TMD system, even with moderate reductions in critical pressure, can significantly suppress overall feedback on an unregulated design.

• 인터넷정보학회논문지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.29-37
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• 2024

본 논문에서는 환자와 같은 특정 객체의 움직임을 감지하고 추적하기 위한 효율적인 영상처리 시스템을 제안한다. 이진화된 차 영상에서 객체의 윤곽선추출을 위하여 기존 알고리즘대비 대비 정밀한 감지가 가능하고 혼성모드설계에 용이한 세선화 알고리즘을 적용하여 영역을 추출한다. 연산량이 많은 이진화와 세선화 단계를 RTL(Register Transfer Level) 기반으로 설계하여 논리회로 합성을 거쳐 최적화된 하드웨어 블록으로 대체된다. 설계된 이진화 및 세선화 블록은 표준 180n CMOS 라이브러리를 이용하여 논리회로로 합성한 후 시뮬레이션을 통하여 동작을 검증하였다. 소프트웨어기반의 성능비교를 위해 32bit FPGA 임베디드시스템 환경에서 640 × 360 해상도의 샘플 영상을 적용하여 이진 및 세선화 연산에 대한 성능분석도 실시하였다. 검증결과 혼성모드 설계가 이전의 소프트웨어로만 이루어지는 처리속도에서 이진 및 세선화 단계에서 93.8% 향상될 수 있음을 확인하였다. 제안된 객체인식을 위한 혼성모드 시스템은 인공지능 네트워크가 적용되지 않는 엣지 컴퓨팅 환경에서도 환자의 움직임을 효율적으로 감시할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국자기공명학회논문지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.1-13
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• 2008

Acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) catalyzes the first step in fatty acid biosynthesis: the synthesis of malonyl-CoA from acetyl-CoA. As essential regulators of fatty acid biosynthesis and metabolism, ACCs are regarded as therapeutic targets for the treatment of metabolic diseases such as obesity, In ACC, the biotinoyl domain performs a critical function by transferring an activated carboxyl group from the biotin carboxylase domain to the carboxyl transferase domain, followed by carboxyl transfer to malonyl-CoA. Despite the intensive research on this enzyme, only the bacterial and yeast ACC structures are currently available, To explore the mechanism of ACC holoenzyme function, we determined the structure of the biotinoyl domain of human ACC2 and analyze its characteristics using NMR spectroscopy. The 3D structure of the hACC2 biotinoyl domain has a similar folding topology to the previously determined domains from E. coli and P. Shermanii, however, the 'thumb' structure is absent in the hACC2 biotinoyl domain. Observations of the NMR signals upon the biotinylation indicate that the biotin group of hACC2 does not affect the structure of the biotinoyl domain, while the biotin group for E. coli ACC interacts directly with the thumb residues that are not present in the hACC2 structure. These results imply that, in the E. coli ACC reaction, the biotin moiety carrying the carboxyl group from BC to CT can pause at the thumb of the BCCP domain. The human biotinoyl domain, however, lacks the thumb structure and does not have additional non-covalent interactions with the biotin moiety; thus, the flexible motion of the biotinylated lysine residue must underlie the "swinging arm" motion. This study provides insight into the mechanism of ACC holoenzyme function and supports the "swinging arm" model in human ACCs.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.136-142
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• 2005

주사슬에 $SO_2$를 포함하고 곁사슬에는 메소겐기을 유연격자에 연결시킨 액정 poly (allylsulfone) network를 합성하여 이들의 기체 투과도 및 선택투과 특성을 조사하였다. 곁사슬에 메톡시를 갖는 단량체I은 한 개의 알릴단위를 갖고, 단량체II는 양쪽 말단에 두개의 알릴 단위를 가져 network 형성을 제어할 수 있도록 구성되었다 가교밀도의 증가는 고분자 network 내의 분자운동을 제한시키며 단량체 II 함량이 5% 이하인 경우는 segment의 운동이 충분히 펼쳐질 수 있어 등방상으로의 상전이가 일어날수 있다. Poly(II-5 $01/I-OCH_3$ 99)의 기체 투과도는 산소($O_2$)의 경우 2.58 barrel 인데 비하여, 수소($H_2$)의 경우는 18.4 barrer로서, 선택 투과도 ${\alpha}(H_2/O_2)$가 7에 가까우며, 또 선택 투과도 ${\alpha}(H_2/N_2)$는 23.9로서 가장 높은 값을 가짐을 관찰하였다. 가교도가 10%로 증가된 Poly(II-5 $10/I-OCH_3$ 90)의 경우 선택 투과도 ${\alpha}(H_2/N_2)$는 36.8로서 가교도 증가에 따르는 선택투과도의 증가를 보여주었다.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.26-38
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• 1983

Binder harvesters introduced to Korea were originally designed to be used for Japonica varieties which are highly resistant to shattering. In order to improve the performance of the binder to Indica varieties which are easily shattered and have shorter stem, mechanical modifications of the binder are inevitable. Shattering losses of the binder can be classified into two major parts; one incurred before and one after binding operations. The latter has been evaluated as great as the former. Previous studies indicated that the high discharge losses resulted from a great impact force of the discharge arm on the rice bundle during the discharge process. This study was intended to theoretically analyze the discharge mechanism of four-bar linkage. For this purpose, two commercially available binder harvesters having a four-bar linkage as a discharge mechanism were analyzed. Using the results from the motion analysis and the other structural constraints of the machines, they were modified and experimentally compared with the machines without modification to see whether any decrease in grain losses was obtained. The results obtained in this study are summarized as follows: 1. The path, velocity and acceleration of discharge arm were computer analyzed by vector analysis. Using results of the analysis and intrinsic constraints of the binder, discharge mechanism was modified to reduce the impact force on bundle by discharge arm in the range where the discharge performance was not deteriorated. This modification of the discharge mechanism could be done with an aid of four-bar linkage synthesis technique. As a result, average velocity and acceleration of the discharge arm during the discharge process were reduced respectively by 19 percent and 33 percent for binder A, and 17 percent and 35 percent for binder B. 2. Through the modification of the discharge mechanism, discharge losses of binder A were reduced by 42-56 percent for Milyang 23, Poongsan and Hangang chal, and discharge losses of binder B were reduced by 13-20 percent for Milyang 23 and Poongsan. 3. Discharge losses were decreased as the bundle size became larger and the size effect on the decrease rate appeared more significant in the binders with modifications than in those without modifications.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.189-193
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• 2020

최근 웨어러블 센서를 구현하기 위한 유연전극을 제조하기 위한 다양한 방법들이 논의되고 있다. 현재 개발되고 있는 웨어러블 센서기기는 피부의 신축성에 따라 잘 늘어나야 하고, 신축성을 부여하기 위해, 다양한 고분자 기판이 사용되어지고 있다. 따라서, 본 논문에서는 스펀지 기반 신축성 기판에 고탄성의 은나노와이어 전극을 형성하고 신축의 정도에 따른 전기적 특성 평가를 진행하였다. 제조 방법은 습식합성법을 이용하여 은나노와이어를 성장시켰고 플라즈마 표면처리된 폴리우레탄 기반의 스펀지에 함침시킨 후 저온에서 열처리를 하였다. 특히, 스펀지의 플라즈마 표면처리는 은나노와 이어의 균일한 코팅을 가능케 하였다. 유연 스펀지 전극은 160회 이상의 반복 인장-수축 사이클에서 신뢰성있는 전기 저항변화를 보여주었다.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제24권6B호
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• pp.1183-1190
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• 1999

본 논문에서는 MPEG-2 비디오 인코더를 ASIC 칩으로 구현할 때, 움직임추정기와 함께 대량의 하드웨어 영역을 차지하는 프레임메모리 인터페이스를 개선한 효율적인 구조를 제시한다. 이를 위해 비디오 인코더와 듀얼 뱅크를 가지는 외부 SDRAM 사이의 인터페이스를 효율적으로 처리할 수 있도록 메모리 맵을 구성하고 메모리 액세스 타이밍을 최적화하여 내부 메모리 크기와 인터페이스 로직을 줄였다. 본 설계에는 0.5 m, CMOS, TLM(Triple Layer Metal) 표준 셀 라이브러리가 사용되었으며, 하드웨어 설계 및 검증을 위해서 VHDL 시뮬레이터와 로직 합성툴이 사용되었고, 기능 검증을 위한 테스트 벡터 생성을 위해서, C 언어로 모델링한 하드웨어 에뮬레이터가 사용되었다. 개선된 프레임 메모리 인터페이스의 구조는 기존의 구조[2-3]에 비해 58% 정도의 면적이 감소했으며, 전체 비디오 인코더에 대해서는 24.3% 정도의 하드웨어 면적이 감소되어, 프레임메모리 인터페이스가 비디오 인코더 전체의 하드웨어 면적에 대단히 심각한 영향을 미친다는 것을 결과로 제시한다.