• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.375-382
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• 2006

Characterization tests (load vs. displacement curve) are conducted for the springs of Zirconium alloy spacer grids for an advanced LWR fuel assembly. Twofold testing is employed: strap-based and assembly-based tests. The assembly-based test satisfies the in situ boundary conditions of the spring within the grid assembly. The aim of the characterization test via the aforementioned two methods is to establish an appropriate assembly-based test method that fulfills the actual boundary conditions. A characterization test under the spacer grid assembly boundary condition is also conducted to investigate the actual behavior of the spring in the core. The stiffness of the characteristic curve is smaller than that of the strap-wised boundary condition. This phenomenon may cause the strap slit condition. A spacer grid consists of horizontal and vertical straps. The strap slit positions are differentiated from each other. They affords examination of the variation of the external load distribution in the grid spring. Localized legions of high stress and their values are analyzed, as they may be affected by the spring shape. Through a comparison of the results of the test and FE analysis, it is concluded that the present assembly-based analysis model and procedure are reasonably well conducted and can be used for spring characterization in the core. Guidelines for improving the mechanical integrity of the spring are also discussed.

• IEIE Transactions on Smart Processing and Computing
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2017

This paper proposes to improve the performance of a strap down inertial navigation system using a foot-mounted low-cost inertial measurement unit/magnetometer by configuring an attitude and heading reference system. To track position accurately and for attitude estimations, considering different dynamic constraints, magnetic measurement and a zero velocity update technique is used. A conventional strap down method based on integrating angular rate to determine attitude will inevitably induce long-term drift, while magnetometers are subject to short-term orientation errors. To eliminate this accumulative error, and thus, use the navigation system for a long-duration mission, a hybrid configuration by integrating a miniature micro electromechanical system (MEMS)-based attitude and heading detector with the conventional navigation system is proposed in this paper. The attitude and heading detector is composed of three-axis MEMS accelerometers and three-axis MEMS magnetometers. With an absolute algorithm based on gravity and Earth's magnetic field, rather than an integral algorithm, the attitude detector can obtain an absolute attitude and heading estimation without drift errors, so it can be used to adjust the attitude and orientation of the strap down system. Finally, we verify (by both formula analysis and from test results) that the accumulative errors are effectively eliminated via this hybrid scheme.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.565-574
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• 2002

This paper presents a method for predicting premature separation of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) plates from strengthened steel beams. The fracture criterion based on material-induced singularity is formulated in terms of a singular intensity factor. Static test on double strap joints was selected to provide the critical stress intensity factor in the criterion because good degree of accuracy and consistency of experimental data can be expected compared with the unsymmetrically loaded single lap joints. The debond/separation loads of steel beams with different CFRP lengths were measured and compared with those predicted from the criterion. Good agreement between the test results and the prediction was found.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.519-530
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 스터드패널과 경량철골골조로 구성된 모듈러건물 유닛의 강성, 하중재하능력, 연성능력, 에너지소산능력 등 내진성능을 평가하기 위하여 주기실험을 수행하였다. 모듈러건물 유닛의 횡력저항요소로서 스트랩브레이스 및 시트강판으로 보강된 스터드패널을 사용하였다. 실험 결과, 스트랩브레이스 및 시트강판 보강 스터드패널을 사용한 모듈러건물유닛은 우수한 연성거동을 보였다. 최대변위비는 5.37% 이상을 보였고, 변위연성도는 5.76 이상인 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 주기거동 동안 핀칭이 크게 발생하여 주기당 에너지소산량은 좋지 않은 것으로 나타났다. 모듈러건물유닛의 소성메커니즘을 바탕으로 내진설계를 위한 강도, 항복변위, 탄성강성 등 설계식을 제안하였고 실험 결과와 비교를 통하여 제안된 설계식을 검증하였다. 제안된 방법은 모듈러건물유닛의 하중재하능력, 강성 등 내진성능을 합리적으로 예측하였다. 그러나 스트랩브레이스 보강 스터드패널의 탄성강성은 크게 과대평가되었으므로, 안전한 내진설계를 위해서는 구조해석 시 탄성강성을 50%로 줄이는 것이 필요하다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제5권5호
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• pp.407-420
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• 2005

This study presents the strength of braced and unbraced cold-formed steel wall frames consisting of several wall studs acting as columns, top and bottom tracks, and bracing members. The strength and the buckling mode of steel wall frames were found to be different due to the change of bracing type. In addition, the spacing of wall studs is a crucial factor to the strength of steel wall frames. The comparisons were made between the test results and the predictions computed based on AISI Code. The related specifications do not clearly provides the effective length factors for the member of cold-formed steel frame under compression. This paper proposes effective length factors for the steel wall frames based on the test results. A theoretical model is also derived to obtain the modulus of elastic support provided by the bracing at mid-height of steel wall frames in this research.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.424-435
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• 2022

Aesthetic impression, structural stability, functionality during exercise, freedom of movement and physiological suitability should be considered when developing aquarobic wear for middle-aged women. We conducted a visual evaluation of the commercial aquarobic wear of the five brands (ARENA, TURN, RALLY, RENOMA and ELLE) with the highest market share and selected three items: one-piece type (OPT); two-piece type (TPT) and whole-body type (WBT). These are the most worn types of aquarobic wear for each brand. The G4 showed the best results in appearance evaluation of the shoulder strap width, front neckline, armhole line, side hip line and short pants length in the OPT category. The TPT had better ratings as the shoulder strap was located in the center of the shoulder, and the front and the back necklines were not too deep. The five items of WBT clothing received similar ratings for each element, so it is considered that the advantages are evenly distributed. No single design was a clear favorite. Based on the above results, continuous research on the development of aquarobic wear that is more suitable and preferable for middle-aged women should be conducted.

• 재활복지공학회논문지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.309-317
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 노약자들의 등산활동 시 많이 사용되는 등산스틱의 안전과 성능의 평가를 위한 등산스틱 시험규격 안을 제안하였다. 연관규격조사, 관련 특허 및 논문 조사, 제품현황조사, 파손사례조사, 전문가조사 등을 통해 9가지 등산스틱 성능(안전)요인을 도출하였으며 이 요인들을 시험하기 위한 규격시험장비 3종(비틀림 및 직진도 시험장비, 내구성 시험장비, 스파이크 및 팁 내구성 시험장비)을 설계 제작하였다. 시험에 사용한 시료는 2014년 9월 네이버 쇼핑 기준 판매순위 상위 브랜드 15개의 일자형 손잡이 제품(각 제품별 6개 시료)을 선정하여 사용하였다. 성능요인에 대한 실제시료시험결과 및 전문가회의를 통해 총 6가지의 시험규격 항목 안(편심하중, 길이조절부 압축, 손목걸이 하중, 바스켓 하중, 스파이크 및 팁 내구성, 등산스틱 당김)을 도출하였다.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.624-637
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• 2022

The purpose of this study was to develop a compression inner layer (CIL) that can be attached to dress shirts for men who have gynecomastia (male breast enlargement). For this, we developed shirts with CIL prototypes based on the functional, expressive, and aesthetic (FEA) consumer needs model. The user-centered design principle guided the design process. Based on size measurements, in-depth interviews, and an online survey, the design requirements for dress shirts with a CIL were determined, and the prototype was developed. The dress shirts were constructed of polyester and spandex mixed materials, while the CIL was made of thin mesh fabric knitted from 80% polyester and 20% spandex. A CIL prototype was developed with a front zipper fastening to hold the upper body tight and compress the breast area. The CIL was attached by connecting a strap with snap buttons to loops sewn into the shoulder line of the dress shirt. In the trial and sensory test, the prototype helped breast size decrease while meeting target consumer needs. The outcomes of this study provide necessary insights to develop garments for gynecomastia patients.

• 대한디지털의료영상학회논문지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.63-69
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• 2011

Table strapis patient fixture for securing the patient movements and falls. if it designed to measure the abdominal circumference and used as an indicator of dose selection at CT scan. it will prevent the overexposure of dose without degradation of image quality and efficiently manage dose of each type of body to technician to deal with CT. First, in order to compare the dose used in CT image and qualitative characteristics. reference image is obtained by examining the abdominal phantom in same conditions with the hospital 120 kVp, 200 mAs, D-Dom (Dynamic Dose Of Modulation). SNR, PSNR, RMSE, MAE, CTDIvol of CT images are compared with reference image. for comparing with reference image, the image that Umbilicus level image of Abdomen CT is stored in the PACS were used. For comparison, the top 12 o'clock portion of the air drawn from the same ROI was measured. CTDIvol, mAs, etc. In order to analyze the characteristics of the image, by measuring the length of the umbilicus circumference, pattern of the dose was analyzed. by using the analyzed perimeter and dose information, To be identified visually, fixed band that scale marked were produced. Use them, If the length of circumference of less than 60 cm 100 mAs, Case of 61~80 cm 120 mAs, Case of 80~100 cm 150 mAs, more than 100 cm 200 mAs, dose selection based on the perimeter, the image was applied. by compare analyzed with the Reference Image, image quality was assessed. by compare with existing tests that equally 200 mAs applied, How much was confirmed that the dose reduction. 1. Depending on the Abdominal circumference, the average PSNR(dB) of the image that differently dose applied was 45.794. 2. Comparing with existing test. the dose of scan that adjusted the mAs depending on the circumference was decreased about 40%. SNR and PSNR of the image that obtained by adjusting the standard mAs based on dose modulation were not much different. Therefore, By choosing a low mAs. dose reduction can be obtained. and the dose selection method that measured Abdominal circumference using a fixed band can protect the overexposure and uniformly apply dose of each type of body to technician to deal with CT.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제18권4호통권70호
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• pp.405-416
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• 2005

본 연구에서는 경수로용 핵연료집합체의 전체지지격자(Full Size Grid)와 부분지지격자(Small Size Grid)에 대한 정적 좌굴강도 실험과 전체 지지격자와 부분지지격자를 구성하는 지지격자판(Grid Strap)에 대한 정적 좌굴해석을 수행하여 지지격자의 좌굴특성을 분석하였으며, 분석결과를 이용하여 전체지지격자와 부분지지격자에 대한 좌굴하중값의 예측 가능성을 평가하였다. 좌굴강도 실험은 웨스팅하우스형 연료의 $17{\times}17$셀을 갖는 전체지지격자와 $1{\times}1,\;1{\times}2,\;1{\times}3,\;1{\times}4,\;1{\times}5,\;1{\times}17\;,2{\times}1,\;2{\times}2,\;2{\times}3,\;2{\times}9,\;2{\times}17,\;3{\times}17$ 등의 셀을 갖는 부분지지격자에 대하여 수행하였으며, 실험결과를 이용하여 지지격자의 좌굴강도와 지지격자의 행(rows)과 열(columns) 사이의 관계식을 제시하였다. 좌굴강도 해석은 범용 유한요소해석코드인 ANSYS를 이용하여 수행하였으며, 해석결과를 이용하여 지지격자의 좌굴특성을 분석하고 실험결과와 비교평가 하였다.