• Steel and Composite Structures
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• v.4 no.6
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• pp.419-435
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• 2004

The safety level of a structural system designed per code specifications can not be inferred directly from the reliability of members due to the load redistribution and nonlinear inelastic structural behavior. Comparison of the system and member reliability, which is scarce in the literature, is likely to indicate any possible inconsistency of design codes in providing safe and economical designs. Such a comparative study is presented in this study for moment resisting two-dimensional steel frames designed per AISC LRFD Specifications. The member reliability is evaluated using the resistance of the beam-column element and the elastic load effects that indirectly accounts for the second-order effects. The system reliability analysis is evaluated based on the collapse load factor obtained from a second-order inelastic analysis. Comparison of the system and member reliability is presented for several steel frames. Results suggest that the failure probability of the system is about one order of magnitude lower than that of the most critically loaded structural member, and that the difference between the system and member reliability depends on the structural configuration, degree of redundancy, and dead to live load ratio. Results also suggest that the system reliability is less sensitive to initial imperfections of the structure than the member reliability. Therefore, the system aspect should be incorporated in future design codes in order to achieve more reliability consistent designs.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• v.55 no.1
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• pp.111-135
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• 2015

Bridge behavior under passing traffic loads has been studied for the past 50 years. This paper presents how to model congestion on bridges and how the maximum dynamic stress of bridges change during the passing of moving vehicles. Most current research is based on mid-span dynamic effects due to traffic load and most bridge codes define a factor called the dynamic load allowance (DLA), which is applied to the maximum static moment under static loading. This paper presents an algorithm to solve the governing equation of the bridge as well as the equations of motions of two real European trucks with different speeds, simultaneously. It will be shown, considering congestion in eight case studies, the maximum dynamic stress and how far from the mid-span it occurs during the passing of one or two trucks with different speeds. The congestion effect on the maximum dynamic stress of bridges can make a significant difference in the magnitude. By finite difference method, it will be shown that where vehicle speeds are considerably higher, for example in the case of railway bridges which have more than one railway line or in the case of multiple lane highway bridges where congestion is probable, current designing codes may predict dynamic stresses lower than actual stresses; therefore, the consequences of a full length analysis must be used to design safe bridges.

• Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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• 2003.05a
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• pp.456-461
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• 2003

기존선 속도 향상 및 병목현상 해소와 안전운행을 위해 국내 철도 현황의 주요 분야를 검토한 후, 국내 17년동안 사용으로 안전성이 검증된 신호기술을 바탕으로 국내 실정에 적합하며, 기존의 ATS 장치를 개선한 정보형 ATS(ATPS)를 개발하여 이를 제시하였다. 본 시스템은 운행 중인 열차의 제동특성을 고려하여 구간별 제한속도를 상향 조정하여 운행 효율을 증가 시킬 수 있다. 또, 안전성과 신뢰성 보장을 위해 Fail-Safe 및 이중계(redundancy)로 제작 하였고, 기존의 차상자와 발진기를 통합함으로써 Q factor를 개선하여 무응동 방지 및 기준 응동시간 비교방식을 통해 오동작을 개선하였다. 그리고, 정보기록 장치를 추가함으로써 이미 기록되어있는 차량정보데이터와 지상정보데이터를 연산하여 운전정보를 제공하고 기록한다. 또한, 이 운전정보는 정보 분석용 PC 및 프로그램에 의해 쉽게 분석, 관리가 가능하다. 무엇보다도 기존 ATS 구간과의 겸용사용으로 영업 운전시 안전한 연속 운행 보장 및 지상설비 개량 없이 안전을 확보할 수 있다. 다양한 종류의 동력차에 설치, 인터페이스 및 지상설비 개량이 용이하다. 향후 틸팅 시스템과 연계하여 틸팅 제어/감시 신호를 제공하는 기능을 갖는다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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• 2017.05a
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• pp.266-267
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• 2017

A numerical investigation of the stage separation behavior of two-body vehicle focusing on its flow characteristics were carried out. For this simulation, separation of a booster from vehicle was modeled by a chimera grid system and calculated by using commercial code, CFD-FASTRAN$^{TM}$. Consideration of a spring force, gravity and relative acceleration of a booster was the essential factor that simulates the realistic situation. In this study, It was validated that the booster separation time decreases with increase in flight mach number and angle of attack. In view of the results so far achieved, it was expected that the dynamics modeling and boundary condition set up applied in this study will be helpful in a estimation of a safe stage separation and event sequence of flight test.

• Journal of the Korean housing association
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• v.24 no.3
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• pp.109-119
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• 2013

Today's urban spaces require diverse functions according to segmented social changes. Urban public space needs to be a field of mutual exchange, respect of diversity, and communication. According to these needs, an identity which reaches the public should be developed and realized. Therefore, this study is to present indexes for evaluating public space as a means to improve urban identity along with developing an awareness of possible problems. For this purpose, this study found out and analysed factors of evaluation indexes for the most fundamental public spaces which form cities in order to develop directions for deciding on indexes for public space and activation of that public space. An empirical analysis was conducted with the use of a questionnaire with evaluation indexes, reliability, and validity of properties of the space to be analysed and the evaluation items were tested. Based on the results, the study compared and analysed the differences between groups with independent variables (evaluation indexes) and general characteristics through a t-test. As a result, it was discovered that easy and safe accessibility in the use of urban parks as public space was statistically significant. Such results show that accessibility is the most significant factor in the use of parks.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• v.10 no.3
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• pp.87-90
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• 2010

Early gastric cancer (EGC) is defined as tumor invasion confined to the mucosa or submucosa, regardless of the presence of regional lymph node metastasis. Lymph node metastasis is the most powerful and important prognostic factor for gastric cancer. Based on the risk of lymph node metastasis in EGC obtained from a large number of surgical cases in Japan, it was suggested that the criteria for endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal resection (ESD) as local treatment for EGC might be extended. However, extending the indications for EMR and ESD remains controversial because the long-term outcomes of these procedures have not been fully documented, and there is a risk for lymph node metastasis. Furthermore, current diagnostic imaging techniques are unsatisfactory for accurately predicting metastasis to lymph nodes. Moreover, the long-term results of standard radical gastrectomy including minimally invasive procedures for stage IA have been increasing and have reached 99 to 100%. To determine the true efficacy of endoscopic resection of EGC, we need more evidence of long-term follow-up, standardization of techniques, and pathological interpretation.

• Journal of the Korea Furniture Society
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.15-25
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• 2016

Increasing concerns of environment need to make change furniture field to more environmentally friendly approach, such as reuse of by-products from wooden products. As it is, the methods of recycling wood for industrial purposes have the advantage of productivity and adaptability. However, the industrial way is required a certain production facility of processing wooden by-products and has possible hygienic problems due to contaminated sources. Many designers have developed their own methods for reuse of wood in unique and artistic ways. Even so, because of confined sources, it could be not enough supply. Therefore, I developed the design methodology utilizing wooden by-products from S Design Company to relieve former ways' problems. The design suggestion took materials from a safe and abundant source. The wooden leftover pieces were connected together with epoxy clay, so previous process traces of furniture are remained as a decorative factor. Moreover, the synthesized material was able to be processed by ordinary woodworking facilities without additional installations. In doing so, console table focused on a commercial purpose and dining table for an artistic objective were successfully fabricated as final suggestions. In consideration of the proposal using wooden furniture leftovers, diverse recycling designs should be investigated for future reference.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.31 no.7
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• pp.1119-1127
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• 2007

Nonwovens have been widely used in various regions from the households to the industrial, agricultural and medical goods. Synthetic fibers have been used for source of nonwovens commonly because of their useful and economic properties. They are not only main factor causing environmental problems but also spend huge cost to renew the environmental disruption by them. Nonwovens must have both cost-competitiveness and environment-friendly property to be the desirable sources in 21th centuries. For meet these needs, it is suitable for the times that economical and environmentally-safe kenaf fibers would be used as raw materials of nonwovens. Kenaf and polyester fibers were blended in 4 types of ratio : 0/100, 20/80, 40/60, 60/40 were needle-punched. The nonwovens properties such as color values, surface appearance, strength, elongations, stiffness, moisture regain, water and oil absorbency, and electrification were tested. As the results, tensile and tear strengths, water and oil absorbency were maximum at 20/80 kenaf/polyester blend nonwoven, because of effecting by nonwoven structure and fiber properties. The moisture regain were increased according to kenaf were blended and the eletrification reduced in proportion to the kenaf fibers by chemical property of fiber composed nonwovens.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.22 no.3
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• pp.256-262
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• 2017

This paper presents the control algorithm of a single-phase AC/DC/AC PWM converter for the linear compressor of a refrigerator. The AC/DC/AC converter consists of a full-bridge PWM converter for the control of the input power factor and a half-bridge PWM inverter for the control of the single-phase linear compressor. At the DC-link of this topology, two capacitors are connected in series. These DC-link voltages must be balanced for safe operation. Thus, a new control method of DC voltage balancing for the half-bridge PWM inverter is proposed. The balancing algorithm uses the Integral-Proportional controller and inserts the DC-offset current at the Proportional-Resonant current controller of the inverter to solve the DC-link unbalanced voltages between the two capacitors. The proposed algorithm can be easily implemented without much computation and additional hardware circuit. The usefulness of the proposed algorithm is verified through several experiments.

• International Journal of Highway Engineering
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• v.15 no.6
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• pp.135-141
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• 2013

PURPOSES : The lack of details of design guideline for zig-zag shaped section approaching central bus stop leads an traffic accident proneness. So, this study analysed the geometric elements of central bus stop area in terms of vehicle dynamics and suggested design alternatives. METHODS : The study analysed a dynamic behaviour of bus moving in and out of zig-zag shaped section using Auto-Turn under scenarios. Based upon dynamic analysis, the study found out the width of overtaking lane is the most influential factor for a safe moving at zig-zag alignment. RESULTS : The width of overtaking lane at design speed of 40, 50, and 60 km/h respectively was suggested given taper ratio of 1 to 10 required for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and the lane width is not wider than 4.0m which possibly makes two vehicles using the same lane. Also, the width of overtaking lane which mitigates the taper ratio was suggested with the same restriction about the maximum lane width. CONCLUSIONS : The results of the study can be used to prepare a design guideline on zig-zag shaped alignment of central bus exclusive lanes. The more stable moving is expected by applying the design alternatives suggested, therefore the lower rate of traffic crashes at the vicinity of central bus stops.