• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.199-213
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• 2020

This paper proposes a Global-Local Analysis Method (GLAM) to assess the progressive collapse of steel framed structures under fire-induced column failure. GLAM obtains the overall structural response by combining dynamic analysis of the heated column (local) with static analysis of the overall structure (global). Test results of two steel frames which explicitly consider the dynamic effect during fire-induced column failure were employed to validate the proposed GLAM. Results show that GLAM gives reasonable predictions to the test frames in terms of both whether to collapse and the displacement verse temperature curves. Besides, several case studies of a two-dimensional (2D) steel frame and a three-dimensional (3D) steel frame with concrete slabs were conducted by using GLAM. Results show that GLAM gives the same collapse predictions to the studied cases with nonlinear dynamic analysis of the whole structure model. Compared with nonlinear dynamic analysis of the whole structure model, GLAM saves approximately 70% and 99% CPU time for the cases of 2D and 3D steel frame, respectively. Results also show that the load level of a structure has notable effects on the restraint condition of a heated column in the structure.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.99-115
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• 2014

Uncertainties in design variables and design equations have a significant impact on the safety of geotechnical structures like retaining walls and slopes. This paper presents a possible framework for obtaining the partial safety factors based on reliability approach for different random variables affecting the stability of a reinforced concrete cantilever retaining wall and a slope under static loading conditions. Reliability analysis is carried out by Mean First Order Second Moment Method, Point Estimate Method, Monte Carlo Simulation and Response Surface Methodology. A target reliability index ${\beta}$ = 3 is set and partial safety factors for each random variable are calculated based on different coefficient of variations of the random variables. The study shows that although deterministic analysis reveals a safety factor greater than 1.5 which is considered to be safe in conventional approach, reliability analysis indicates quite high failure probability due to variation of soil properties. The results also reveal that a higher factor of safety is required for internal friction angle ${\varphi}$, while almost negligible values of safety factors are required for soil unit weight ${\gamma}$ in case of cantilever retaining wall and soil unit weight ${\gamma}$ and cohesion c in case of slope. Importance of partial safety factors is shown by analyzing two simple geotechnical structures. However, it can be applied for any complex system to achieve economization.

• International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology
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• 제5권5호
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• pp.605-612
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• 2018

This work investigates the relationships between the static mechanical properties of Ti-6Al-4V manufactured through selective laser melting (SLM) and post-process heat treatments, namely stress relieve, annealing and hot isostatic pressing (HIP). In particular, Ti-6Al-4V parts were fabricated in three different build orientations of X, Z, and $45^{\circ}$ to investigate the multi-directional mechanical properties. The results showed that fully densified Ti-6Al-4V parts with densities of up to 99.5% were obtained with optimized SLM parameters. The microstructure of stress relieved and mill annealed samples was dominated by fine ${\alpha}^{\prime}$ martensitic needles. After HIP treatment, the martensite structure was fully transformed into ${\alpha}$ and ${\beta}$ phases (${\alpha}+{\beta}$ lamellar). Within the realm of tensile properties, the yield and ultimate strength values were found statistically similar with respect to the built orientation for a given heat treatment. However, the ductility was found orientation dependent for the HIP samples, where a lower value was observed for samples built in the X direction.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제81권3호
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• pp.317-333
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• 2022

Visco-Plastic Damper (VPD) as a passive energy dissipation device with dual behavior has been recently numerically studied. It consists of two bent steel plates and segments with a viscoelastic solid material in between, combining and improving characteristics of both displacement-dependent and velocity-dependent devices. In order to trust the performance of VPD, for the 1st time this paper experimentally investigates prototype damper behavior under a wide range of frequency and amplitude of dynamic loading. A high-axial damping rubber is innovatively proposed as the viscoelastic layer designed to withstand large axial strains and dissipate energy accordingly. Test results confirmed all assumptions about VPD. The behavior of VPD subjected to low levels of excitation is elastic while with increasing levels of excitation, a significant source of energy dissipation is provided through the yielding of the steel elements in addition to the viscoelastic energy dissipation. The results showed energy dissipation of 99.35 kN.m under a dynamic displacement with 14.095 mm amplitude and 0.333 Hz frequency. Lateral displacement at the middle of the device was created with an amplification factor obtained ranging from 2.108 to 3.242 in the rubber block. Therefore, the energy dissipation of viscoelastic material of VPD was calculated 18.6 times that of the ordinary viscoelastic damper.

• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
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• 제26권4_2호
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• pp.649-656
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• 2023

Recently, global warming has become severe, and regulation is established for carbon savings each field. its regulation is applied to various fields using IC engine such as automobile, ship, agricultural machine. Therefore engine block applied Common Rail Direct Injection(CRDI) technology, that carry out thermal-structure analysis to examine design. The thermal load about 900℃ by explosion was applied in cylinder. And pressure about 9 MPa(90 Bar) was applied to structure analysis. As a result, it was the highest at 185.99℃ at the top of cylinder. Static-structure analysis applied thermal load, that was shown maximum equivalent stress at 142.59 Mpa and Maximum principal stress 145.03 MPa, Minimum principal stress -149 MPa. When compare analysis results to material property, it design is safety structurally.

• 반도체디스플레이기술학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2024

Recently, artificial neural networks have been playing a crucial role and advancing across various fields. Artificial neural networks are typically categorized into feedforward neural networks and recurrent neural networks. However, feedforward neural networks are primarily used for processing static spatial patterns such as image recognition and object detection. They are not suitable for handling temporal signals. Recurrent neural networks, on the other hand, face the challenges of complex training procedures and requiring significant computational power. In this paper, we propose memristors suitable for an advanced form of recurrent neural networks called reservoir computing systems, utilizing a mask processor. Using the characteristic equations of Ti/TiOx/TaOy/Pt, Pt/TiOx/Pt, and Ag/ZnO-NW/Pt memristors, we generated current-voltage curves to verify their memristive behavior through the confirmation of hysteresis. Subsequently, we trained and inferred reservoir computing systems using these memristors with the NIST TI-46 database. Among these systems, the accuracy of the reservoir computing system based on Ti/TiOx/TaOy/Pt memristors reached 99%, confirming the Ti/TiOx/TaOy/Pt memristor structure's suitability for inferring speech recognition tasks.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.277-293
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• 2024

Shored Mechanically Stabilized Earth (SMSE) walls are types of soil retaining structures that increase soil stability under static and dynamic loads. The damage caused by an earthquake can be determined by evaluating the probabilistic seismic response of SMSE walls. This study aimed to assess the seismic performance of SMSE walls and provide fragility curves for evaluating failure levels. The generated fragility curves can help to improve the seismic performance of these walls through assessing and controlling variables like backfill surface settlement, lateral deformation of facing, and permanent relocation of the wall. A parametric study was performed based on a non-linear elastoplastic constitutive model known as the hardening soil model with small-strain stiffness, HSsmall. The analyses were conducted using PLAXIS 2D, a Finite Element Method (FEM) program, under plane-strain conditions to study the effect of the number of geogrid layers and the axial stiffness of geogrids on the performance of SMSE walls. In this study, three areas of damage (minor, moderate, and severe) were observed and, in all cases, the wall has not completely entered the stage of destruction. For the base model (Model A), at the highest ground acceleration coefficient (1 g), in the moderate damage state, the fragility probability was 76%. These values were 62%, and 54%, respectively, by increasing the number of geogrids (Model B) and increasing the geogrid stiffness (Model C). Meanwhile, the fragility values were 99%, 98%, and 97%, respectively in the case of minor damage. Notably, the probability of complete destruction was zero percent in all models.

• Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.327-331
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• 2006

목적: 흡인 영상법은 흡인의 유무를 확인하고 흡인된 물질의 양을 정량화하기 위한 핵의학적 영상법이다. 본 연구의 최종 목적은 흡인 영상법으로 흡인과 흡인성 폐렴의 상관관계를 규명하는 것이고, 이 논문은 그 시도에 대한 예비적 보고이다. 대상 및 방법: 비디오투시연하검사에서 양성으로 확인된 10명의 환자들을 선택하였다 환자들이 Tc-99m tin colloid 92.5 MBq (2.5 mCi)을 넣은 반고형식을 먹은 직후 초기영상을 얻었고, 3시간 후에 지연영상을 얻었다. 식사한 양에 대한 흡인량의 비율인 흡인분율을 붕괴 보정을 이용한 방정식에 의하여 계산하였다. 결과: 5명의 환자들이 흡인 영상법에 의해 양성으로 판독되었다. 4명은 초기영상에서만 양성으로 판독되었고, 1명은 초기영상과 지연영상 모두에서 양성으로 판독되었다. 흡인분율은 0.11%, 0.11%, 0.81%, 그리고 0.11% 였다. 초기영상과 지연영상 모두에서 흡인된 환자의 흡인분율은 초기에 5.82%, 지연에 2.26% 였다. 결론: 흡인 영상법에 의해 시간의 경과에 따라 흡인의 위치를 확인할 수 있고 흡인된 물질의 양을 정량화 할 수 있다. 앞으로 환자에 대한 추적관찰이 필요하다.

• 농업생명과학연구
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• 제45권6호
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• pp.41-46
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• 2011

이 연구에서는 선행연구의 녹차-목재섬유 복합보드에 부가하여, 목제품 생산 후 발생하는 부산물인 편백 톱밥의 효율적인 이용과 건축내장재로의 응용을 목표로 목재섬유와 편백톱밥 및 녹차분말을 혼합한 복합보드를 제조하여 정적 휨강도성능에 영향하는 톱밥 및 녹차의 배합비율의 영향을 조사하였다. 목재섬유-톱밥-녹차 복합보드의 휨 탄성계수는 0.956~1.18 GPa의 범위에 있었고, 목재섬유 : 톱밥 : 녹차의 배합비율 50 : 40 : 10에서 가장 높은 값을, 50 : 30 : 20에서 가장 낮은 값을 나타내었다. 이 값은 선행연구의 녹차-목재 섬유 복합보드보다 2.0~3.1배 낮은 값을 나타냈다. 목재섬유-톱밥-녹차 복합보드의 휨 강도는 8.99~11.5 MPa의 범위에 있었고, 구성요소의 배합비율에 따른 휨 강도의 변화는 휨 탄성계수와 같은 경향을 나타내었다. 이 값은 선행연구의 녹차-목재섬유 복합보드보다 1.9~3.5배의 낮은 값을 나타내었고, KS에 규정된 파티클보드 및 중밀도섬유판의 강도치보다 약간 낮은 값을 나타냈다. 따라서 이 복합보드를 산업화하기 위해서는 복합보드 구성요소의 배합비율의 조정, 이종재료와의 복합화 및 접착제의 전환 등으로 강도성능을 향상시킬 필요가 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.100-109
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• 2014

정위신체방사선치료(SBRT)에서 환자의 호흡에 대한 정확한 치료위치의 확보는 필수적으로 고려되어야 하며 그 정확성에 관련하여 많은 연구들이 진행되어왔다. 본 연구에서는 실제 호흡에 의한 움직임과 실제 환자 폐의 형태를 고려한 팬텀실험으로 실제 치료에서 일어나는 임상적 상황을 모사함으로 호흡 동조 부피적조절회전 방사선치료(Volumeric Modulated Arc Therapy, VMAT) 기법을 이용한 폐부 SBRT의 정확성을 분석하는 방법을 제시하고자 하였다. SBRT을 받은 폐암 환자의 CT 영상을 기반으로 3D 프린터를 이용하여 치료부위와 유사하게 폐 팬텀을 제작하였고 환자 호흡과 동일하게 움직임을 재현할 수 있도록 $QUASAR^{TM}$ 호흡 동조 구동 팬텀(Modus Medical Devices, London, Canada)에 장착하여 호흡동조 VMAT에서의 2차원 선량 분포를 평가할 수 있는 시스템을 구축하였다. 폐 팬텀은 종양부위를 중심으로 2등분하여 EBT3 필름을 삽입하고 선량분포를 측정할 수 있도록 제작되었다. 비균질 조건에서의 선량계산의 정확성을 확인하기 위하여 균질한 플라스틱 팬텀과 제작된 비균질 폐 팬텀에서 Analytical Anisotropic Algorithm (AAA)와 AcurosXB (AXB) 두가지 알고리즘으로 선량계산을 하여 비교, 분석하였다. 움직임에 대한 치료의 정확성을 평가하기 위하여 호흡동조와 비 호흡동조의 경우, 그리고 움직임이 없는 조건에서 선량분포를 취득하여 치료계획 선량에 대한 감마지표를 분석하였다. 치료부위 GTV에서의 CT number는 실제 환자의 경우 78 HU를 나타내었고 모사된 폐 팬텀의 경우 92 HU를 나타내었다. 팬텀 내 폐 조직부분은 3D프린터로 적층하는 과정에서 격자구조의 형태를 이용하여 구현하였다. 측정된 필름선량은 AAA 알고리즘을 이용한 치료계획 선량에 대하여 움직이는 팬텀에서 호흡동조의 유무에 따라 3%/3 mm 감마지표 조건하에서 각각 88%와 78%의 감마합격률을 나타내었으며, 움직임이 없는 경우 95% 이상의 감마합격률을 보였다. AXB 알고리즘을 적용하였을 경우에는 모든 경우에서 98% 이상의 합격률을 나타내었다. 균질한 플라스틱 팬텀에 대하여 측정하였을 때 두가지 선량계산 알고리즘을 포함한 모든 조건에서 99% 이상의 감마합격률을 나타내었다. 선택된 환자의 호흡 진폭이 비교적 작고 inhale보다는 exhale에 더 오래 머무르는 호흡패턴 때문에 3%/3 mm 감마 기준에서는 호흡에 따른 차이가 거의 나타나지 않은 것으로 이해되었다. 선량계산의 정확성에서는 AAA 알고리즘을 적용하였을 때보다 AXB 알고리즘을 적용하였을 때가 균질과 비균질 환경에서의 선량 분포에 따른 감마 합격률의 차이가 적게 나타남을 확인 할 수 있었다. 본 논문에서는 환자와 유사하게 제작된 폐 팬텀에 실제 환자 호흡 패턴을 연동함으로 새로운 4D 치료선량 분포 검증 방법을 제시하였고 보다 사실적인 선량분포를 반영한 개별 환자 치료의 정확성 검증이 가능할 것으로 평가되었다.