• 한국정보과학회논문지:정보통신
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.755-763
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• 2003

전파(propagation) 오류가 빈번한 무선 이동 네트워크에서는 전송 성능을 향상하기 위해 FEC(Forward Error Correction)알고리즘을 채택한다. 그러나 정적인 FEC방식은 연속적으로 변화하는 전파 오류율에 알맞은 정정 코드(check code)를 적용하지 못해 성능이 저하된다. 본 논문에서는 변화하는 무선 채널의 전파 오류율에 따라 FEC의 정정도를 알맞게 결정하는 링크 계층용 적응적 FEC기법인 FECA(FEC-level Adaptation)를 제안한다. FECA는 오류율이 높고, 오류율이 천천히 변화하는 무선 환경에 알맞은 알고리즘이다. 일례로 전파 간섭이 있는 환경에서 센서(sensor) 네트워크는 평균 오류율이 $10^{-6}$이상이며 오류율이 평균 수백 밀리초 이상 지속되는 것으로 관찰되었다. FECA는 분석적인 무선채널 시뮬레이션과 패킷 트레이스 기반(trace-driven) 시뮬레이션에서 정적 FEC 알고리즘에 비해 최대 15%이상 성능을 향상하였다.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.1225-1233
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• 2024

Level 3 probabilistic safety assessment (PSA) is performed to calculate radionuclide concentrations and exposure dose resulting from nuclear power plant accidents. To calculate the external exposure dose from the released radioactive materials, the radionuclide concentrations are multiplied by two factors of dose coefficient and a finite cloud dose correction factor (FCDCF), and the obtained values are summed. This indicates that a standard set of FCDCFs is required for external exposure dose calculations. To calculate a standard set of FCDCFs, the effective distance from the release point to the receptor along the wind direction should be predetermined. The TID-24190 document published in 1968 provides equations to calculate FCDCFs and the resultant standard set of FCDCFs. However, it does not provide any explanation on the effective distance required to calculate the standard set of FCDCFs. In 2021, Sandia National Laboratories (SNLs) proposed a method to predetermine finite effective distances depending on the atmospheric stability classes A to F, which results in six standard sets of FCDCFs. Meanwhile, independently of the SNLs, the authors of this paper discovered that an infinite effective distance assumption is a very reasonable approach to calculate one standard set of FCDCFs, and they implemented it into the multi-unit radiological consequence calculator (MURCC) code, which is a post-processor of the level 3 PSA codes. This paper calculates and compares short- and long-range FCDCFs calculated using the TID-24190, SNLs method, and MURCC method, and explains the strength of the MURCC method over the SNLs method. Although six standard sets of FCDCFs are required by the SNLs method, one standard sets of FCDCFs are sufficient by the MURCC method. Additionally, the use of the MURCC method and its resultant FCDCFs for level 3 PSA was strongly recommended.

• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.159-172
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• 2015

Estimation of the residual strength of corroded reinforced concrete beams has been studied from experimental and theoretical perspectives. The former is arduous as it involves casting beams of various sizes, which are then subjected to various degrees of corrosion damage. The latter are static; hence cannot be generalized as new coefficients need to be re-generated for new cases. This calls for dynamic models that are adaptive to new cases and offer efficient generalization capability. Computational intelligence techniques have been applied in Construction Engineering modeling problems. However, these techniques have not been adequately applied to the problem addressed in this paper. This study extends the empirical model proposed by Azad et al. (Mag Concr Res 62(6):405-414, 2010), which considered all the adverse effects of corrosion on steel. We proposed four artificial neural networks (ANN) models to predict the residual flexural strength of corroded RC beams using the same data from Azad et al. (2010). We employed two modes of prediction: through the correction factor ($C_f$) and through the residual strength ($M_{res}$). For each mode, we studied the effect of fixed and random data stratification on the performance of the models. The results of the ANN models were found to be in good agreement with experimental values. When compared with the results of Azad et al. (2010), the ANN model with randomized data stratification gave a $C_f$-based prediction with up to 49 % improvement in correlation coefficient and 92 % error reduction. This confirms the reliability of ANN over the empirical models.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.79-87
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• 2014

PURPOSE. The aim of this study was to determine the efficiency of Erbium, Chromium: Yttrium-Scandium-Gallium-Garnet laser in different output powers for removing permanent resin cement residues and therefore its influence on microshear bond strength compared to other cleaning methods. MATERIALS AND METHODS. 90 extracted human molars were sectioned in 1 mm thickness. Resin cement was applied to surface of sliced teeth. After the removal of initial cement, 6 test groups were prepared by various dentin surface treatment methods as follows: no treatment (Group 1), ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid application (Group 2), Endosolv R application (Group 3), 1.25 W Erbium, Chromium:Yttrium-Scandium-Gallium-Garnet laser irradiation (Group 4), 2 W Erbium, Chromium:Yttrium-Scandium-Gallium-Garnet laser irradiation (Group 5) and 3.5 W Erbium, Chromium:Yttrium-Scandium-Gallium-Garnet laser irradiation (Group 6). The topography and morphology of the treated dentin surfaces were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (n=2 for each group). Following the repetitive cementation, microshear bond strength between dentin and cement (n=26 in per group) were measured with universal testing machine and the data were analyzed by Kruskal Wallis H Test with Bonferroni correction (P<.05). Fracture patterns were investigated by light microscope. RESULTS. Mean microshear bond strength ${\pm}$ SD (MPa) for each group was $34.9{\pm}17.7$, $32.1{\pm}15.8$, $37.8{\pm}19.3$, $31.3{\pm}12.7$, $44.4{\pm}13.6$, $40.2{\pm}13.2$ respectively. Group 5 showed significantly difference from Group 1, Group 2 and Group 4. Also, Group 6 was found statistically different from Group 4. CONCLUSION. 2 W and 3.5 W Erbium, Chromium: Yttrium-Scandium-Gallium-Garnet laser application were found efficient in removing resin residues.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.82-90
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• 2012

Purpose: This study was conducted in order to compare muscle strength and gait ability of hemodialysis patients with those of healthy adults. Methods: Data were collected through a questionnaire, by testing of muscle strength and gait ability of 40 hemodialysis patients and 40 healthy adults. $X^2$-test, t-test, and ANCOVA were used in performance of data analysis. Results: First, variables including of occupation ( $X^2$=22.40,p<.001), body weight (t=-3.72, p<.001), and BMI ( $X^2$=14.65, p<.001) differed significantly between patients in the hemodialysis group and subjects in the healthy adult group. Second, using ANCOVA analysis with correction for related variables, such as occupation, body weight, and BMI as covariates, numbers for lift/reach (F=8.15, p<.001) and sit-to-stand (F=5.47, p=.001), and both maximum safe speed (F=9.17, p<.001) and normal comfortable speed (F=8.89, p<.001) were significantly lower for patients in the hemodialysis, compared with subjects in the healthy adult group. Conclusion: According to the results, muscle strength and gait ability of patients in the hemodialysis group were lower than those of subjects inthe healthy adult group. These findings suggest the importance and necessity for an interventional exercise and rehabilitation program for hemodialysis patients.

• 한국건축시공학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.149-160
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• 2022

본 연구에서는 국내에서 생산되는 목재와 접착제를 활용한 Glued-in rod 접합부의 인발성능을 평가하고자 접착제의 종류, 철근의 매입깊이 및 매입방향을 고려한 인발성능 실험연구를 수행하였다. 실험결과, 액상형 접착제 사용 실험체가 더 우수한 인발성능을 보여주었으며, 철근의 매입깊이가 길어질수록 철근의 항복을 먼저 유도하여 높은 최대 인발하중을 보여주었다. 인발성능 실험결과를 통하여 철근의 항복강도보다 접착제의 부착강도를 더 강하게 설계하는 것이 유리한 Glued-in rod 접합부 설계식을 제안하였으며, 접착제의 부착강도의 시공오차를 고려한 보정계수 0.75 또한 제안하였다.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.397-407
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• 2017

To estimate the structural seismic demand, some methods are based on an equivalent linear system such as the Capacity Spectrum Method, the N2 method and the Equivalent Linearization method. Another category, widely investigated, is based on displacement correction such as the Displacement Coefficient Method and the Coefficient Method. Its basic concept consists in converting the elastic linear displacement of an equivalent Single Degree of Freedom system (SDOF) into a corresponding inelastic displacement. It relies on adequate modifying or reduction coefficient such as the inelastic deformation ratio which is usually developed for systems with known ductility factors ($C_{\mu}$) and ($C_R$) for known yield-strength reduction factor. The present paper proposes a rational approach which estimates this inelastic deformation ratio for SDOF bilinear systems by rigorous nonlinear analysis. It proposes a new inelastic deformation ratio which unifies and combines both $C_{\mu}$ and $C_R$ effects. It is defined by the ratio between the inelastic and elastic maximum lateral displacement demands. Three options are investigated in order to express the inelastic response spectra in terms of: ductility demand, yield strength reduction factor, and inelastic deformation ratio which depends on the period, the post-to-preyield stiffness ratio, the yield strength and the peak ground acceleration. This new inelastic deformation ratio ($C_{\eta}$) is describes the response spectra and is related to the capacity curve (pushover curve): normalized yield strength coefficient (${\eta}$), post-to-preyield stiffness ratio (${\alpha}$), natural period (T), peak ductility factor (${\mu}$), and the yield strength reduction factor ($R_y$). For illustrative purposes, instantaneous ductility demand and yield strength reduction factor for a SDOF system subject to various recorded motions (El-Centro 1940 (N/S), Boumerdes: Algeria 2003). The method accuracy is investigated and compared to classical formulations, for various hysteretic models and values of the normalized yield strength coefficient (${\eta}$), post-to-preyield stiffness ratio (${\alpha}$), and natural period (T). Though the ductility demand and yield strength reduction factor differ greatly for some given T and ${\eta}$ ranges, they remain take close when ${\eta}>1$, whereas they are equal to 1 for periods $T{\geq}1s$.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.401-412
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• 2015

Objective : The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of hip joint exercises and orthotics on RCSP, ankle's range of motion, and core muscle strength of middle school students with pes planus. Method : Out of the original pool of 200 students, 60 students with pes planus (RCSP < -2) were selected for the study. The selected 60 students were then divided into four groups. The first group was a combined orthotics and exercise group (12 students), the second was the orthotics-only group (9 students), the third was the exercise-only group (8 students), and the last was the control group (10 students). Exercise groups worked out twice a week for 60 minutes per session over 8 weeks. The independent variables were corrective hip joint exercises and orthotics. The dependant variables consisted of kinematic and kinetic variables. The kinematic variables were RCSP, and ankle's range of motion (dorsiflexion and plantarflexion). The kinetic variables were muscles forces that consist in core muscle strength, which are hip joint adduction, abduction, and flexion muscles forces. Statistical analysis was performed via SPSS 18.0 with multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) and a paired t-test was used. Results : The left foot was more responsive to the treatments, both exercise and orthotics, than the right foot. RCSP improved significantly in the left foot for the first and third groups. Only the first group significantly improved hip joint adduction, abduction, and flexion muscles' strengths. As for the ankle's range of motion of the left foot, plantarflexion showed improvement when treated with exercise, orthotics, or both. Conclusion : This study found that exercise is more effective in correcting RCSP and foot orthotics is more effective in reinforcing core muscle strength. Future studies should expand on these results to examine the relationship between the ankle, hip, and pelvis.

• 한국지반신소재학회논문집
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.97-104
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• 2015

실제 현장에서 준설매립공사를 수행하기 전의 설계 단계에서, 연약지반 개량설계를 수행할 때, 압축지수와 비배수 전단강도와 같은 설계정수를 합리적으로 평가하는 것은 최적공사비 산정측면에서 매우 중요한 사항이라고 할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 유사 준설매립 현장에서 실시된 원위치 전단강도시험 및 불교란 시료 채취를 통해서 압밀 및 강도정수를 평가하였다. 이때, 배사관을 이용한 준설매립방법으로 투기된 준설매립층의 함수비 및 압축지수는 원지반 조건보다 오히려 감소하는 경향을 나타냈다. 압밀시험에 의해 준설매립지반의 압축지수와 함수비의 관계, 원위치 베인전단 시험으로 비배수 전단강도와 함수비의 관계를 각각 평가하였으며, 저소성 실트지반에 대한 Schmertmann의 압축지수 보정방법의 적용성을 판단하기 위해서 실제 침하량과 설계 예측침하량의 비교 분석을 실시하였다.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.29-41
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• 1999

본 논문에서는 연약한 점토층과 모래지반으로 이루어진 2층지반의 지지력을 구하기 위하여 비교적 간단한 강도정수평균법을 적용하였다. 강도정수평균법의 오차를 줄이기 위해, 강도정수평균을 취할 한계깊이를 정의하는 식을 유도하고, 수치해석(FLAC)을 이용하여 보정하였다. 그리고 그 결과를 무차원차트로 나타내었다. 본 논문에서 제안된 무차원차트를 이용하여 구한 2층지반의 지지력과 Satyanarayana ＆ Grag, Sreenivasulu, Meyerhof & Hnna 등이 제안한 기존의 연구결과와 비교 및 검토를 수행하였다, 강도정수평균법은 하부지반을 대표할 수 있는 물성을 구하고, 기초하부를 단층지반으로 가정한 후 기존의 지지력계수를 사용하게 된다. 본 논문에서 기존의 제안된 지지력계수 중에서 Vesic이 제안한 지지력계수를 사용하는 것이 수치해석에 근접하였고, 강도정수평균을 취할 한계깊이를 기초폭의 약 2배로 가정한 Satyanarayana & Grag의 방법과 기초 파괴시 형성되는 강체쐐기의 크기$[0.5B\; tan(45+\phi_1/2)]$로 가정한 Sreenivasulu방법은 과다한 지지력이 산정되는 결과를 보였다. 그리고 기초연단에서 수직면을 따라 수동파괴 상태가 형성되는 것으로 가정한 Heyerhof & Hanna의 결과와 본 연구에서 제안한 방법은 비교적 잘 일치하였다. 따라서, 제안된 무차원차트를 이용하여 연약한 점토층 위에 놓인 모래지반의 지지력을 근사적으로 예측할 수 있다는 결론을 얻었다.