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A Circuit Design Using Weight Minimization Method (Weight 최소화법을 이용한 외로 설계)

  • 김희석;임제택
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Telematics and Electronics
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.82-89
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    • 1985
  • A new non-inferior solution is obtained by investigating method of weight p- norm to explain the conception of MCO (multiple criterion optimization) problem. And then the optimum non-inferior solution is obtained by the weight minimization method applied to objective function of MOSFET NAND rATEAlso this weight minimization method using weight P- norm methods can be applied to non-convex objective function. The result of this minimization method shows the efficiency in comparison with that of Lightner.

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Implementation and benchmarking of the local weight window generation function for OpenMC

  • Hu, Yuan;Yan, Sha;Qiu, Yuefeng
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.54 no.10
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    • pp.3803-3810
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    • 2022
  • OpenMC is a community-driven open-source Monte Carlo neutron and photon transport simulation code. The Weight Window Mesh (WWM) function and an automatic Global Variance Reduction (GVR) method was recently developed and implemented in a developmental branch of OpenMC. This WWM function and GVR method broaden OpenMC's usage in general purposes deep penetration shielding calculations. However, the Local Variance Reduction (LVR) method, which suits the source-detector problem, is still missing in OpenMC. In this work, the Weight Window Generator (WWG) function has been developed and benchmarked for the same branch. This WWG function allows OpenMC to generate the WWM for the source-detector problem on its own. Single-material cases with varying shielding and sources were used to benchmark the WWG function and investigate how to set up the particle histories utilized in WWG-run and WWM-run. Results show that there is a maximum improvement of WWM generated by WWG. Based on the above results, instructions on determining the particle histories utilized in WWG-run and WWM-run for optimal computation efficiency are given and tested with a few multi-material cases. These benchmarks demonstrate the ability of the OpenMC WWG function and the above instructions for the source-detector problem. This developmental branch will be released and merged into the main distribution in the future.

Analytical methods for determination of double-K fracture parameters of concrete

  • Kumar, Shailendra;Pandey, Shashi Ranjan;Srivastava, A.K.L.
    • Advances in concrete construction
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    • v.1 no.4
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    • pp.319-340
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    • 2013
  • This paper presents a comparative study on the double-K fracture parameters of concrete obtained using four existing analytical methods such as Gauss-Chebyshev integral method, simplified Green's function method, weight function method and simplified equivalent cohesive force method. Two specimen geometries: three point bend test and compact tension specimen for sizes 100-500 mm at initial notch length to depth ratios 0.25 and 0.4 are used for the comparative study. The required input parameters for determining the double-K fracture parameters are derived from the developed fictitious crack model. It is found that the cohesive toughness and initial cracking toughness determined using weight function method and simplified equivalent cohesive force method agree well with those obtained using Gauss-Chebyshev integral method whereas these fracture parameters determined using simplified Green's function method deviates more than by 11% and 20% respectively as compared with those obtained using Gauss-Chebyshev integral method. It is also shown that all the fracture parameters related with double-K model are size dependent.

Shape Design of Frame Structures for Vibration Suppression and Weight Reduction

  • Hase, Miyahito;Ikeda, Masao
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2003.10a
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    • pp.2246-2251
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    • 2003
  • This paper proposes shape design of frame structures for vibration suppression and weight reduction. The $H_{\infty}$ norm of the transfer function from disturbance sources to the output points where vibration should be suppressed, is adopted as the performance index to represent the magnitude of vibration transfer. The design parameters are the node positions of the frame structure, on which constraints are imposed so that the structure achieves given tasks. For computation of Pareto optimal solutions to the two-objective design problem, a number of linear combinations of the $H_{\infty}$ norm and the total weight of the structure are considered and minimized. For minimization of the scalared objective function, a Lagrange function is defined by the objective function and the imposed constraints on the design parameters. The solution for which the Lagrange function satisfies the Karush-Kuhn-Tucker condition, is searched by the sequential quadratic programming (SQP) method. Numerical examples are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed design method.

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WEIGHTED NORM ESTIMATE FOR THE GENERAL HAAR SHIFT OPERATORS VIA ITERATING BELLMAN FUNCTION METHOD

  • CHUNG, DAEWON
    • East Asian mathematical journal
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    • v.31 no.5
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    • pp.635-652
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    • 2015
  • It is shown that for a general Haar shift operator, and a weight in the $A_2$ weight class, we establish the weighted norm estimate which linearly depends on $A_2$-characteristic $[w]_{A_2}$. Although the result is now well known, we introduce the new method, which is called the iterated Bellman function method, to provide the estimate.

Stress Intensity Factor Analysis of Elliptical Arc Through Cracks at Mechanical Fastener Holes by Weight Function Method (II) - Mixed-Mode Stress Intensity Factor Analysis - (가중함수법에 의한 기계적 체결홀에 존재하는 타원호형: 관통균열의 음력확대계수 해석 (II) - 혼합모드 음력확대계수 해석 -)

  • Heo, Seong-Pil;Yang, Won-Ho;Ryu, Myeong-Hae
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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    • v.25 no.10
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    • pp.1671-1677
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    • 2001
  • Cracks at mechanical fastener holes usually nucleate as elliptical comer cracks at the faying surface of the mechanical joints and grow as elliptical arc through cracks. The weight function method for elliptical arc through cracks at mechanical fastener holes has been developed and verified in the part I of this study. In part H, applying the weight function method, the effects of the amount of clearance on the mixed-mode stress intensity (actors are investigated and the change of crack shape is predicted from the analysis for various crack shapes. The stress intensity factors leer inclined crack are analyzed and critical angle at which mode I stress intensity factor becomes maximum is determined.

Comparison of Maternal Self-esteem, Postpartal Depression, and Family Function in Mothers of Normal and of Low Birth-weight Infants (일반아모와 추후관리를 받은 저출생체중아모의 모성자존감, 산후우울, 가족기능의 비교)

  • 안영미;김정현
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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    • v.33 no.5
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    • pp.580-590
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    • 2003
  • Purpose: The study investigates the degree of maternal self-esteem, postpartal depression, and family function in mothers of normal and of low birth-weight infants. Method: A retrospective cohort design was applied to compare the variables of interest between a group of 73 mothers with normal birth weight infants and a group of 45 mothers with low birth-weight infants, using the maternal self-report inventory(MSRV), Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale(EPDS) and Family APGAR(FAPGAR). Result: The total mean score was 82.57 for MSRV, 8.45 for EPDS, and 6.83 for FAPGAR with no differences between two groups. A positive correlation was found between MSRV and FAPGAR, while a negative correlations between MSRV and EPDS, and FAPGAR and EPDS. Regardless of the direction of the relationship, the degrees of the correlations were stronger in low birth-weight mothers group than in normal group. Conclusion: No differences in MSRV, EPDS and FAPGAR between the normal and the low birth-weight group considered as beneficial effects of the follow-up management which low birth-weight group was engaged in. This suggested the early intervention(follow-up) for the family with risk factor(low birth-weight) could reduce negative outcomes such as the impaired maternal self-esteem and family function, and the occurrence of postpartal depression, retrospectively.

Risk assessment of water inrush in karst tunnels based on a modified grey evaluation model: Sample as Shangjiawan Tunnel

  • Yuan, Yong-cai;Li, Shu-cai;Zhang, Qian-qing;Li, Li-ping;Shi, Shao-shuai;Zhou, Zong-qing
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.11 no.4
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    • pp.493-513
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    • 2016
  • A modified grey clustering method is presented to systematically evaluate the risk of water inrush in karst tunnels. Based on the center triangle whitenization weight function and upper and lower limit measure whitenization weight function, the modified grey evaluation model doesn't have the crossing properties of grey cluster and meets the standard well. By adsorbing and integrating the previous research results, seven influence factors are selected as evaluation indexes. A couple of evaluation indexes are modified and quantitatively graded according to four risk grades through expert evaluation method. The weights of evaluation indexes are rationally distributed by the comprehensive assignment method. It is integrated by the subjective factors and the objective factors. Subjective weight is given based on analytical hierarchy process, and objective weight obtained from simple dependent function. The modified grey evaluation model is validated by Jigongling Tunnel. Finally, the water inrush risk of Shangjiawan Tunnel is evaluated by using the established model, and the evaluation result obtained from the proposed method is agrees well with practical situation. This risk assessment methodology provides a powerful tool with which planners and engineers can systematically assess the risk of water inrush in karst tunnels.

An Optimal Design for Truss Core Unit of Railway Carbody of Aluminum Extrusion Plate (알루미늄 압출재를 사용한 철도차량차체의 단위 압출재 최적설계)

  • 장창두;하윤석;조영천;신광복
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Railway
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    • v.6 no.3
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    • pp.194-202
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    • 2003
  • To make railway carbody light in weight has advantages at some aspects of both manufacturing and maintenance. Recently, railway carbodys of steel structure have been lightened their weight by using aluminum extrusion plate. for the additional lightening of railway carbody, an optimal design which maintains proper strength and minimizes weight must be achieved. Optimization which is used with finite element analysis for aluminum extrusion plate has the disadvantage of consuming much time. In this paper, the method of equivalent material property which is available to FEA code is established using the method of equivalent stiffness. This method for plate is expanded into the method for railway carbody structure with plates and shells. An objective function is established for maximum stiffness of unit aluminum extrusion plate using established method of equivalent material property. We performed an multi-objective optimization using the penalty function method. As a result, recommendable shapes and sizes of unit extrusion plate for under-frame of high speed train is presented.

Non-destructive weight measurement by using a vibration model

  • Tsuruoka, Hisashi
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 1988.10b
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    • pp.777-781
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    • 1988
  • A method for weighing fruits without separating them from stem is proposed. The base of stem is fixed and a fruit or a cluster of fruits is forced to vibrate. The approximated vibration model is constructed by the use of Transfer Matrix Method. The natural frequency (w) in this model can be represented as a function of weight elements, and the length and stiffness of branch elements of stem. With this function, only w is possible to measure. However, several small weights whose weights are known are attached to weight elements in various combinations. From these equations, unknown parameters are determined so that the weight of each fruit can be obtained by a non-destructive method.

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