• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.261-270
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• 2010

This paper presents an analytical investigation for a baseline-free imaging of a defect in plate-like structures using the time-reversal of Lamb waves. We first consider the flexural wave (A0 mode) propagation in a plate containing a defect, and reception and time reversal process of the output signal at the receiver. The received output signal is then composed of two parts: a directly propagated wave and a scattered wave from the defect. The time reversal of these waves recovers the original input signal, and produces two additional side bands that contain the time-of-flight information on the defect location. One of the side band signals is then extracted as a pure defect signal. A defect localization image is then constructed from a beamforming technique based on the time-frequency analysis of the side band signal for each transducer pair in a network of sensors. The simulation results show that the proposed scheme enables the accurate, baseline-free detection of a defect, so that experimental studies are needed to verify the proposed method and to be applied to real structure.

• 한국과학교육학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.501-510
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• 2013

창의적 문제 해결 과정의 핵심은 독특하고 다양한 아이디어의 생성이다. 따라서 아이디어의 생성을 어려워하는 학생들에게 이를 도와줄 수 있는 구체적 방안 마련이 요구되며, 이에 역발상적 사고 기법을 고려해 볼 수 있다. 이에 이 연구에서는 역발상적 사고 기법을 기반으로 한 아이디어 생성 과정의 특징을 대학생을 대상으로 조사하였다. 연구 결과, 역발상적 사고기법은 학생들의 관점 전환을 유도하며, 새로운 아이디어의 산출을 도왔다. 이에 학생들의 아이디어 산출을 지원해 주는 사고 틀로서 역발상적 사고 기법의 가능성을 확인할 수 있었다. 그러나 역발상적 사고가 좀더 효과적으로 이루어지기 위해서는 학생들이 산출된 아이디어에 대한 이론적 판단이나 가치 개입, 경험 등으로 인한 편견을 배제할 수 있도록 지도할 필요가 있다. 또한 학생들이 역발상적 아이디어에 대한 다른 사람들의 반대나 비판 등을 감수하면서 새로운 아이디어를 실행시키고자 하는 과제집착력이나 용기 등을 함양할 수 있는 방안 마련도 요구된다.

• Journal of Magnetics
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.50-56
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• 2013

In this paper, the 6-switch inverter for the Flux-Reversal Motor (FRM) has been presented and compared to the 4-switch inverter for the FRM, which is more popular in cost effective applications. To analyze the FRM, we adopted the two-dimensional time-stepped voltage source finite element method (FEM) that uses the actual pulse width modulation (PWM) voltage waveforms as the input data. As the FRM characteristic analysis of actual pwm voltage input, the torque ripples and iron losses (eddy current and hysteresis loss) of the FRM can be precisely calculated. With the simulated and experimental results, the performance and limitations of the 4-switch FRM which is the cost effective drive compared to the 6-switch FRM drive are provided in more detail.

• Journal of Magnetics
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.297-301
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• 2013

Flux-reversal machine (FRM) is cost effective and suitable for mass production due to its simple structure. However, there is a notable permanent magnet flux leakage which deteriorates the performance. To compensate this drawback with a design method, an Inset-Permanent-Magnet-Type FRM (ITFRM) has been proposed. The ITFRM has permanent magnets perpendicular to the stator teeth surface, and thus, is much more difficult to demagnetize. In this paper, we deal with the iron losses and irreversible permanent magnet demagnetization characteristics of the ITFRM according to various design variables and driving conditions. To analyze the characteristics, a two-dimensional finite-element method (2D-FEM) considering nonlinear analysis of permanent magnets is used. As a result, we propose the design variables that have the largest effects on the iron losses and irreversible magnet demagnetization.

• 한국철도학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국철도학회 2008년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.2066-2072
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• 2008

The time reversal was investigated for direct root between PZT and PZT, but in case of a circular PZT, lamb wave moves not only along the direct root but also another roots. The center frequency of lamb wave is kept when the lamb waves are reflected from damage. This paper presents experimental and theoretical results for the new structural health monitoring method by above features of lamb wave, and we can increase accuracy of the new structural health monitoring method by using STFT(Short Time Fourier Transform).

• 한국음향학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.295-302
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• 2010

본 논문은 다중 센서 노드가 존재하는 채널에서 시역전 전송방식을 이용하여 셀의 합용량을 증대시키는 다중 접속 기술에 대한 제안을 하였다. 제안된 방식은 시역전 기법의 신호 집속 효과를 이용하여 모든 센서노드에 동시에 다른 정보를 전달함으로써 합 용량이 증대된다. 실험을 통해 제안된 기술이 기존 주파수 직교 다중 접속 방법보다 높은 셀의 합 용량을 얻었고 센서노드의 수 30개, 트랜스듀서의 수 8개, SINR 16 dB에서 기존의 방법보다 약 27 bps/Hz 향상됨을 보였다.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.253-266
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• 2023

The time-reversal method is employed to improve the ability of pipeline defect detection, and a new approach of identifying the pipeline defect depth is proposed in this research. When the L(0,2) mode ultrasonic guided wave excited through a lead zirconate titinate (PZT) transduce array propagates along the pipeline with a defect, it will interact with the defect and be partially converted to flexural F(n, m) modes and longitudinal L(0,1) mode. Using a receiving PZT array attached axisymmetrically around the pipeline, the L(0,2) reflection signal as well as the mode conversion signals at the defect are obtained. An appropriate rectangle window is used to intercept the L(0,2) reflection signal and the mode conversion signals from the obtained direct detection signals. The intercepted signals are time reversed and re-excited in the pipeline again, result in the guided wave energy focusing on the pipeline defect, the L(0,2) reflection and the L(0,1) mode conversion signals being enhanced to a higher level, especially for the small defect in the early crack stage. Besides the L(0,2) reflection signal, the L(0,1) mode conversion signal also contains useful pipeline defect information. It is possible to identify the pipeline defect depth by monitoring the variation trend of L(0,2) and L(0,1) reflection coefficients. The finite element method (FEM) simulation and experiment results are given in the paper, the enhancement of pipeline defect reflection signals by time-reversal method is obvious, and the way to identify pipeline defect depth is demonstrated to be effective.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.229-236
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• 2023

Background: Local anesthesia has been reliably used to control pain during dental procedures and is important in pediatric dentistry. However, children occasionally complain of prolonged numbness after dental treatment, leading to several problems. Studies conducted to reverse the effect of local anesthesia using phentolamine mesylate and photobiomodulation therapy (PBM) are encouraging but limited. PBM is a type of light therapy that utilizes visible and near-infrared non-ionizing electromagnetic spectral light sources. Hence, this study used this modality to compare the reversal of local anesthesia at two different wavelengths. This study compared the effect of PBM at 660 and 810 nm wavelengths on the reversal of soft tissue local anesthesia using a diode LASER in pediatric dentistry. Method: Informed consent and assent were obtained, and the participants were then divided randomly into three groups of 20 children each: control group-without LASER irradiation, LASER irradiation at 660 nm, and LASER irradiation at 810 nm. Sixty children aged 4-8 years with deciduous mandibular molars indicated for pulp therapy were administered an inferior alveolar nerve block. After 45 min of injection, a duration that was similar to the approximate duration of treatment, they were exposed to 660- and 810-nm LASER irradiation according to their groups until reversal of local anesthesia was achieved. The control group did not undergo LASER irradiation. The reversal of the soft tissue local anesthetic effect was evaluated using palpation and pin prick tests every 15 min, and the LASER irradiation cycle continued until reversal of the soft tissue local anesthesia was achieved. Results: A significant reduction of 55.5 min (27.6%) in the mean soft tissue local anesthesia reversal time was observed after the application of 810 nm wavelength PBM and 69 min (34.7%) after 660 nm wavelength LASER irradiation. Conclusion: PBM with a 660 nm wavelength was more effective in reducing the mean soft tissue local anesthesia reversal duration, and thus can be used as a reversal agent for soft tissue local anesthesia in pediatric dentistry.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.41-53
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• 2024

Grouting sleeves are an essential connecting component of prefabricated components, and the quality of grouting has a significant influence on structural integrity and seismic performance. The embedded grouting sleeve (EGS)'s grouting defects are highly undetectable and random, and no effective monitoring method exists. This paper proposes an ultrasonic guided wave method and provides a set of guidelines for selecting the optimal frequency and suitable period for the EGS. The optimal frequency was determined by considering the group velocity, wave structure, and wave attenuation of the selected mode. Guided waves are prone to multi-modality, modal conversion, energy leakage, and dispersion in the EGS, which is a multi-layer structure. Therefore, a time-reversal (TR)-based multi-mode focusing and dispersion automatic compensation technology is introduced to eliminate the multi-mode phase difference in the EGS. First, the influence of defects on guided waves is analyzed according to the TR coefficient. Second, two major types of damage indicators, namely, the time domain and the wavelet packet energy, are constructed according to the influence method. The constructed wavelet packet energy indicator is more sensitive to the changes of defecting than the conventional time-domain similarity indicator. Both numerical and experimental results show that the proposed method is feasible and beneficial for the detection and quantitative estimation of the grouting defects of the EGS.

• 한국음향학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.506-513
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• 2009

본 논문에서는 원거리 수중음향 통신환경에서 중계노드가 사용가능한 센서노드 간의 데이터 교환을 위해 시역전 방법을 적용한 두 단계 양방향 수중 중계노드 통신 방식을 제안한다. 제안된 방법은 기존의 4 단계 중계절차를 2 단계로 줄이기 위해 시역전 기법을 이용한 양방향 통신방법을 적용하였으며 이를 통해 향상된 시스템 통신 용량을 얻는다. 또한 중계노드가 낮은 복잡도로 구현이 가능하기 때문에 효과적으로 전송 거리를 증가시킬 수 있다. 전산모의실험을 통해 제안된 방법이 기존의 방법보다 20 dB의 SNR에서 약 3.2 bps/Hz만큼 향상됨을 보였다.