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An Experimental Study on the Vibration of the PWR Fuel Rod Supported by the Side-sloted Plate Springs (측면 절개된 판형 스프링으로 지지된 경수로 연료봉 진동의 실험적 고찰)

  • 최명환;강흥석;윤경호;송기남
    • Transactions of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering
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    • v.13 no.10
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    • pp.798-804
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    • 2003
  • One of the methods that are used to compare and verify the supporting performance of the spacer grids developed is the vibration characteristic test. A modal test in this paper is performed for a dummy rod 3,847 mm tall supported by eight New Doublet (ND) spacer grids. For the vibration test in air, nine accelerometers, one displacement sensor and one shaker are used for acquiring signals, and an I-DEAS TDAS software Is employed for analyzing the signals. Also, a finite element (FE) analysis is performed by a beam-spring simple model and a contact model simulating the contact phenomenon between the rod and the ND spring. And then, the results of the modal testing are compared with those of the FE analysis. The natural frequencies as well as the mode shapes obtained by the experiment have a greater similarity to the results by the contact model than the previous beam-spring model. In audition, for grasping whether or not the modal parameters are influenced by where shaking spot is, two kinds of tests are performed : one is for the shaker attached at the fourth span (center), the other is for the shaker at the fifth span that is one span nearer to the bottom of the rod. The latter shows higher MAC than the former Finally, the vibration displacements are measured in the range of 0.l12∼0.214 mm for the excitation force of 0.25∼0.75 N.

Effect of Sintering Temperature on the Micro Strain and Magnetic Properties of Ni-Zn Nanoferrites

  • Venkatesh, D.;Siva Ram Prasad, M.;Rajesh Babu, B.;Ramesh, K.V.;Trinath, K.
    • Journal of Magnetics
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.229-240
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    • 2015
  • In this study, nanocrystalline ferrite powders with the composition $Ni_{0.5}Zn_{0.5}Fe_2O_4$ were prepared by the autocombustion method. The obtained powders were sintered at $800^{\circ}C$, $900^{\circ}C$ and $1,000^{\circ}C$ for 4 h in air atmosphere. The as-prepared and the sintered powders were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, and magnetization studies. An increase in the crystallite size and a slight decrease in the lattice constant with sintering temperature were observed, whereas microstrain was observed to be negative for all the samples. Two significant absorption bands in the wave number range of the $400cm^{-1}$ to $600cm^{-1}$ have been observed in the FT-IR spectra for all samples which is the distinctive feature of the spinel ferrites. The force constants were found to vary with sintering temperature, suggesting a cation redistribution and modification in the unit cell of the spinel. The M-H loops indicate smaller coercivity, which is the typical nature of the soft ferrites. The observed variation in the saturation magnetization and coercivity with sintering temperature has been attributed to the role of surface, inhomogeneous cation distribution, and increase in the crystallite size.

A study on the security threat and security requirements for multi unmanned aerial vehicles (무인기 군집 비행 보안위협 및 보안요구사항 연구)

  • Kim, Mansik;Kang, Jungho;Jun, Moon-seog
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.15 no.8
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    • pp.195-202
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    • 2017
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) have mostly been used for military purposes but with the progress in ICT and reduced manufacturing costs, they are increasingly used for various private services. UAVs are expected to carry out autonomous flying in the future. In order to carry out complex tasks, swarm flights are essential. Although the swarm flights has been researched a lot due to its different network and infrastructure from the existing UAV system, There are still not enough study on security threats and requirements for the secure swarm flights. In this paper, to solve these problems, UAV autonomous flight technology is defined based on US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), and swarm flights and security threat about it are classified. And then we defined and compared security requirements according to security threats of each swarm flights so as to contribute to the development of secure UAC swarm flights in the future.

A Characteristic Analysis of Ergonomic Console Layout Studies Using Optimization Techniques

  • Jung, Kihyo;Kim, Jaejung;You, Taekho;Lee, Baekhee;Lee, Wonsup;Park, Seikwon;Roh, Woongseok;You, Heecheon
    • Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea
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    • v.31 no.6
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    • pp.733-740
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    • 2012
  • Objective: The present study systematically analyzed the characteristics of ergonomic layout optimization methods by a comprehensive literature survey. Background: Although layout design methods for ergonomic placement of controls and displays on a console have been developed, understanding of their characteristics is lacking. Method: The present study analyzed layout optimization papers published past 20 years from the following four aspects: optimization model, optimization algorithm, design principle, and constraint/assumption. Results: The existing layout optimization methods based on various optimization techniques consider only a partial set of four layout principles(importance, frequency of use, sequence of use, and functional grouping) and two ergonomic criteria(visibility and reach). In addition, the existing methods oversimplify components in various sizes, shapes, and angles by assuming the equality of the components in size and shape. Conclusion: A more effective layout optimization method is needed which considers the layout principles and ergonomic criteria in a comprehensive manner and reflect the diversity of components in size and shape. Application: The identified characteristics on the existing layout optimization methods can be applicable to development of a better ergonomic console layout design method.

Development of Quantitative Ergonomic Assessment Method for Helicopter Cockpit Design in a Digital Environment (가상 환경 상의 헬리콥터 조종실 설계를 위한 정량적인 인간공학적 평가 방법 개발)

  • Jung, Ki-Hyo;Park, Jang-Woon;Lee, Won-Sup;Kang, Byung-Gil;Uem, Joo-Ho;Park, Seik-Won;You, Hee-Cheon
    • Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea
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    • v.29 no.2
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    • pp.203-210
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    • 2010
  • For the development of a better product which fits to the target user population, physical workloads such as reach and visibility are evaluated using digital human simulation in the early stage of product development; however, ergonomic workload assessment mainly relies on visual observation of reach envelopes and view cones generated in a 3D graphic environment. The present study developed a quantitative assessment method of physical workload in a digital environment and applied to the evaluation of a Korean utility helicopter (KUH) cockpit design. The proposed assessment method quantified physical workloads for the target user population by applying a 3-step process and identified design features requiring improvement based on the quantified workload evaluation. The scores of physical workloads were quantified in terms of posture, reach, visibility, and clearance, and 5-point scales were defined for the evaluation measures by referring to existing studies. The postures of digital humanoids for a given task were estimated to have the minimal score of postural workload by finding all feasible postures that satisfy task constraints such as a contact between the tip of the index finger and a target point. The proposed assessment method was applied to evaluate the KUH cockpit design in the preliminary design stage and identified design features requiring improvement. The proposed assessment method can be utilized to ergonomic evaluation of product designs using digital human simulation.

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of furosine in fresh and processed ginsengs

  • Li, Yali;Liu, Xiaoxu;Meng, Lulu;Wang, Yingping
    • Journal of Ginseng Research
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    • v.42 no.1
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    • pp.21-26
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    • 2018
  • Background: Furosine (${\varepsilon}$-N-2-furoylmethyl-L-lysine, FML) is an amino acid derivative, which is considered to be an important indicator of the extent of damage (deteriorating the quality of amino acid and proteins due to a blockage of lysine and a decrease in the digestibility of proteins) during the early stages of the Maillard reaction. In addition, FML has been proven to be harmful because it is closely related to a variety of diseases such as diabetes. The qualitative analysis of FML in fresh and processed ginsengs was confirmed using HPLC-MS. Methods: An ion-pair reversed-phase LC method was used for the quantitative analysis of FML in various ginseng samples. Results: The contents of FML in the ginseng samples were 3.35-42.28 g/kg protein. The lowest value was observed in the freshly collected ginseng samples, and the highest value was found in the black ginseng concentrate. Heat treatment and honey addition significantly increased the FML content from 3.35 g/kg protein to 42.28 g/kg protein. Conclusion: These results indicate that FML is a promising indicator to estimate the heat treatment degree and honey addition level during the manufacture of ginseng products. The FML content is also an important parameter to identity the quality of ginseng products. In addition, the generation and regulation of potentially harmful Maillard reaction products-FML in ginseng processing was also investigated, providing a solid theoretical foundation and valuable reference for safe ginseng processing.

A Study of the Relation Between Nursing Students' Global Competences and Their Multiple Intelligences for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4차 산업혁명을 위한 간호대학생의 글로벌 인재역량과 다중지능의 관계)

  • Oh, Suk-Hee;Sun, Jeong-Ju;Jang, Sung-Hwa
    • Journal of Convergence for Information Technology
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.13-26
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    • 2017
  • This study describes the relationship between analysis of global competencies and multiple intelligences among nursing students for the fourth industrial revolution. The survey was conducted to nursing students. and 733 samples were finally applied. Result, Global Competencies in male students significantly higher than women students. There were statically significant association between Global Leader Competency and Multiple Intelligence. Conclusion: This study showed multiple intelligence had relation with Global Leader Competency Therefore, strategy needs to reflect nursing curriculum and education program in nursing students.

The role of heliospheric current sheet on solar energetic particles with enhanced Fe/O

  • Park, Jinhye;Bucik, R.;Moon, Yong-Jae;Kahler, S.W.
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.43 no.1
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    • pp.52.1-52.1
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    • 2018
  • We investigate initial Fe/O enhancements for 44 large gradual solar energetic particles events from 2010 to 2014 and examine the associations of the Fe/O enhancements with the structures of the heliospheric current sheet (HCS). For this study, we use STEREO SIT Fe and O data in 0.32-0.45 MeV channel as well as ACE ULEIS Fe and O data in 0.32-0.64 MeV channel. We determine 1) the magnetic polarities of the SEP source regions using the potential field source surface (PFSS) model of the coronal field and 2) the spacecraft magnetic footpoints with Parker spiral approximation of interplanetary magnetic field using the in-situ measurements of STEREO and ACE. We find that 29 out of 44 events have initial Fe/O enhanced more than 5 times of the typical gradual event values. In the 6 events, the enhancements are simultaneously observed by two spacecraft. There is a tendency that the high Fe/O enhancements are observed near SEP source regions. It is also noted that the Fe/O enhancements are associated with the polarity of the magnetic footpoints. The high Fe/O enhancements are usually observed where their footpoints lie in the same polarity regions of SEP sources rather than the opposite polarity regions. Although Fe/O enhancements could be due to a transport effect and/or a flare contribution, our result implies that the structure of HCS is likely to affect particle propagations in the interplanetary space.

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Behavior of Bellow Rectangular RC Piers without Seismic Detailing Subjected to Cyclic Lateral Load (수평 반복하중을 받는 비내진상세 RC 중공구형교각의 거동특성)

  • Kim, Jae-Kwan;Kim, Ick-Hyun;Lim, Hyun-Woo;Lee, Jae-Ho
    • Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.263-272
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    • 2003
  • Scaled model tests were carried out to investigate a seismic behavior of reinforced concrete piers with hollow-rectangular section that were not detailed for seismic load. Additional lateral reinforcing bars were not provided that might be required for confinement against earthquake load. Two kinds of reinforcement details were considered for the longitudinal reinforcing bars: lap-spliced and continuous. In the lap-spliced model all longitudinal bars were lapped at the same height in a bottom plastic hinge zone. In the other model all longitudinal bars extended continuously throughout the height. The constructed models were subjected to quasi-static cyclic lateral loading in the presence of the constant vertical load. Limited ductile behavior was observed in the test of lap-spliced model and more ductile behavior was observed in the test of a continuous longitudinal reinforcement model.

Formulation of Fully Coupled THM Behavior in Unsaturated Soil (불포화지반에 대한 열-수리-역학 거동의 수식화)

  • Shin, Ho-Sung
    • Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.75-83
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    • 2011
  • Emerging issues related with fully coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical (THM) behavior of unsaturated soil demand the development of a numerical tool in diverse geo-mechanical and geo-environmental areas. This paper presents general governing equations for coupled THM processes in unsaturated porous media. Coupled partial differential equations are derived from three mass balances equations (solid, water, and air), energy balance equation, and force equilibrium equation. With Galerkin formulation and time integration of these governing equations, finite element code is developed to find nonlinear solution of four main variables (displacement-u, gas pressure-$P_g$), liquid pressure-$P_1$), and temperature-T) using Newton's iterative scheme. Three cases of numerical simulations are conducted and discussed: one-dimensional drainage experiments (u-$P_g-P_1$), thermal consolidation (u-$P_1$-T), and effect of pile on surrounding soil due to surface temperature variation (u-$P_1$-T).