• 대한산업공학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.265-282
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• 2000

Despite manufacturers' effort to provide safe and reliable products, a number of product-related accidents occur all over the world resulting in much damage to property, personal injury and even loss of life. Considerable evidence indicates that some accidents arise from user negligence, but most are due to the design, manufacture, and distribution of unreasonably dangerous products when compared to their use. As a result, a tremendous number of product liability lawsuits have been filed, many times causing huge amount of financial damages to manufacturers. Furthermore, with increasing government regulation and growing power of consumer lobbies, manufacturers might be more exposed to product liability claims in the future than now. The objectives of this study are twofold: to provide a framework of future research on product liability and safety and to introduce a product safety policy. To accomplish these objectives, previous studies on product liability and safety were reviewed thoroughly. The product safety policy consists of two parts: (1) an engineering design strategy for reducing product-related risks and (2) a management program for a product liability loss prevention plan. The policy is essential to preventing manufacturers' liability exposure as well as designing a safer product.

• 대한임베디드공학회논문지
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• 제10권5호
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• pp.307-315
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• 2015

Recently, Smart Home System(SHS) is applied in order to provide comfort, energy efficient and better security to the residence. Thus, by introducing the SHS in the house of elderly people, it is possible to provide a convenient and safe life for old people especially living alone. This paper presents the design and implementation of a low cost but yet flexible and secure smart-phone based SHS. The design is based on inter-working between Arduino board with Bluetooth and Arduino board with Ethernet shield, and the home monitor/appliances are connected to the input/output ports of this board via sensors/relays. In addition, when the old man is put on an emergency, the proposed system will automatically notify it the family. Therefore, we have implemented an inexpensive and efficient SHS for the elderly living alone by inter-working smart phones, internet server and Arduino micro-controller.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제18권8호
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• pp.1869-1876
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• 2014

자동차 후방카메라 시스템은 후진시 차량 후방을 모니터 영상으로 보여주어 인명보호와 주차의 편리, 운전자의 안전 운전을 위한 다양한 서비스를 제공한다. 본 논문에서는 우리나라가 독자 개발한 개인용 무선통신 Binary CDMA 신기술을 이용하여 설치가 자유롭고 설치비용과 기술료를 절감할 수 있는 자동차 후방카메라 시스템의 개발방법 및 설계에 관해 연구하였다.

• Wind and Structures
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.369-381
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• 2015

Moore, Oklahoma was hit by an EF5 tornado on May 20, 2013. The tornado track slightly overlapped with two previous tornadoes that occurred on May 3, 1999 and May 8, 2003 respectively. A research team from Texas Tech University was deployed to investigate the performance of shelters based on observation of their post-storm conditions. Sixty-one shelter units were further documented by size, manufacturer, and date of installation if available. Then they were crossed referenced with the external databases to determine their compliance with design and construction standards by the International Code Council/National Storm Shelter Association and/or criteria from the Federal Emergency Management Agency publications. Wind intensity was estimated for each shelter location using the EF scale. Results showed a marked increase in the number of exterior underground shelters as well as the popularity of a new in-garage floor underground shelter design. All of the units provided protection for their occupants with no loss of life reported. However, one older shelter had a door failure due to neglect of maintenance. Recommendations were made to improve future performance of shelters.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제12권12호
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• pp.6079-6097
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• 2018

Safety-related systems (SRSs) has widely used in shipbuilding and power generation to prevent fatal accidents and to protect life and property. Thus, SRS performance is a high priority. The safety integrity level (SIL) is the relative performance level of an SRS with regard to its ability to operate reliably in a safe manner. In this article, we proposed an optimal design procedure to achieve the targeted SIL of SRSs. In addition, a more efficient failure mode and effects diagnostic analysis (FMEDA) process and optimization model were developed to improve cost efficiency. Based on previous IEC 61508 diagnostic analyses that revealed unnecessary costs associated with excessive reliability, the new approach consists of two phases: (i) SIL evaluation by FMEDA, and (ii) solution optimization for achieving the target SIL with minimal cost using integer-programming models. The proposed procedure meets the required safety level and minimizes system costs. A case study involving a gas-detection SRS was conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness of the new procedure.

• 대한용접접합학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한용접접합학회 2002년도 Proceedings of the International Welding/Joining Conference-Korea
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• pp.127-132
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• 2002

Recent deepwater offshore structures in Gulf of Mexico utilize butt welded tubular joints. Application of welded tubular joint includes tendons, production risers, and steel catenary risers. Fatigue life assessment of these joints becomes more critical because the structures to which they are attached are allowed to undergo cyclic and sometimes large displacements around an anchored position. Estimating the fatigue behavior of these tubular members in the design stage is generally conducted by using S-N curves specified in the codes and standards. Applying the stress concentration factor of the welded structure to S-N approach often results in very conservative assessment because the stress field acting on the tubular has a non-uniform distribution through the thickness. Fracture mechanics and fitness for service (FFS) technology have been applied in the design of the catenary risers. This technology enables the engineer to establish proper requirements on weld quality and inspection acceptance criteria to assure satisfactory structural integrity during its design life. It also provides guidance on proper design curves to be used and a methodology for accounting for the effects of non-uniform stress distribution through the wall thickness. An attempt was made to develop set of S-N curves based on fracture mechanics approach by considering non-uniform stress distribution and a threshold stress intensity factor. Series of S-N curves generated from this approach were compared to the existing S-N curves. For flat plate butt joint, the S-N curve generated from fracture mechanics matches with the IIW class 100 curve when initial crack depth was 0.5 mm (0.02"). Similar comparison with API X′ was made for tubular joint.. These initial crack depths are larger than the limits of inspection by current Non-destructive examination (NDE) means, such as Automatic Ultrasonic Inspection (AUT). Thus a safe approach can be taken by specifying acceptance criteria that are close to limits of sizing capability of the selected NDE method. The comparison illustrates conservatism built into the S-N design curve.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.40-45
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• 2013

전기화재는 다양한 원인에 의해 발생하고 있으며 최근에는 복합적인 원인에 의해 발생하기 때문에 전기적, 열적, 기계적, 환경적 영향에 의한 제품의 열화특성과 발열 메커니즘 등 체계적인 연구와 분석을 통한 과학적이고 합리적인 안전설계애안 제시를 위한 연구가 절실히 요구되고 있는 실정이다. 재해로 인한 인적 물적 손실은 국가와 기업의 대외 신뢰도 하락을 가져오고 있으며 제품 안전에 대한 수요는 무한 경쟁에 따른 규제완화의 이유로 증가하고 있다. 기업의 이미지를 증진시키고 국제적 경쟁력을 강화시키기 위해 제품에 대한 안전 설계는 반드시 필요하다. 본 논문에서는 사용량이 점차 증가하고 있는 에어컨에서 전기화재가 발생한 사례와 원인 및 재현실험을 통해 안전설계에 대한 제시를 위해 수행 하였으며 화재 예방대책 등의 기초 자료로 할용 가능할 것으로 기대한다.

• 해양환경안전학회:학술대회논문집
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• 해양환경안전학회 2005년도 춘계학술발표회
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• pp.155-159
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• 2005

지금까지 국내에서 제작된 요트는 선체의 재질이 FRP로 제작되어 왔으나 FRP는 환경오염 및 해양안전에 관한 법규 규제가 강화되고 있는 현 시점에서는 장래성이 불투명하고 변형 및 파손위험이 높을 뿐만 아니라 선체 제작시 외국의 고가(高價) 목형을 수입해야하는 단점을 안고 있다. 그러나 요트의 선체를 STEEL로 제작함으로써 이러한 문제들을 해결할 수 있다. 강선요트의 구조상 강선재료를 주로 사용함으로서 여러 가지 강도적인 측면에 대한 검토가 필요하며, 소형선박이므로 종강도, 횡강도 부분은 Rule의 허용 응력치에 안전율(Safe Factor)만을 주어서 설계를 하여도 충분히 안정된 구조를 이룰 수가 있다. 그러나, 소형선박에서 가장 문제시 되는 것은 국부강도(Local Strength)의 평가이다. 본 구조해석에서는 선수미에 슬래밍 동적하중과 선수충격에 의한 선수부의 손상 여부와 선수부의 국부강도를 만족 여부를 확인하고, Engine Bed 부분에서의 중량하중과 횡파하중에 대한 검토를 수행하였다.

• 한국추진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국추진공학회 2002년도 제18회 학술발표대회 논문초록집
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• pp.88-89
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• 2002

The aims of this study is to realize the structural design for development of a medium scale E-glass/epoxy composite wind turbine blade for a 750KW class horizontal axis wind turbine system. In this study, the various load cases specified by the IEC61400-1 international specification and GL Regulations for the wind energy conversion system were considered, and a specific composite structure configuration which can effectively endure various loads such as aerodynamic and centrifugal loads, loads due to accumulation of ice, hygro-thermal and mechanical loads was proposed. In order to evaluate the structure, the structural analysis for the composite wind turbine blade were peformed using tile finite element method(FEM). In the structural design, the acceptable blade structural configuration was determined through the parametric studies, and the most dominant design parameters were confirmed. In the stress analysis using the FEM, it was confirmed that the blade structure was safe and stable in any various load cases Moreover the safety of the blade root joint with insert bolts, newly devised in this study, was checked against the design fond and the fatigue.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.278-286
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• 2008

최근 대규모 및 초고층 복합 건물 화재에서 실시간 현장상황 파악 및 신속한 인명 구조와 구조대원의 안전한 생명 보장을 위하여 유비쿼터스 기반 첨단 방재시스템의 필요성이 증대되었다. 본 논문에서 초고층 건물 화재의 특성과 위험성을 분석하고 단순성과 확장성을 제공하는 효율적인 메쉬 라우팅을 이용한 피난유도 알고리즘을 제안하였다. 우리의 연구는 센서네트워크를 구축하여 초고층 건물의 화재 및 재난 발생시 실시간으로 화재 및 생존자 위치정보와 화재상황 정보를 감지하고 유도등과 연계한 메쉬 라우팅 알고리즘 기법을 이용하여 신속하고 안전한 피난경로를 제시한다.