• International Journal of Safety
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.22-25
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• 2012

Scoliosis can be biomechanically described as a three dimensional deformity of the spine, with deviations from the physiologic curves in the sagittal and frontal planes, usually combined with intervertebral rotation. Various factors are suspected such as genetic defects, uneven growth of the vertebrae, hormonal effects, abnormal muscular activity, postural problems, or a mix of some of these elements, but its initial cause is known in only 15-20% cases. The screening test for diagnosing scoliosis is called the Adams Forward Bend Test. During the experiment, the subjects were asked to bend over, with arms dangling, until a curve could be observed. The Scoliometer was placed on the back of the subjects and used to measure the difference between the left and right apex of the curve in the thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbar area. Then, the subjects were asked to perform Maximum Voluntary Contractions (MVCs) using the digital back muscle dynamometer in three different postures: (1) 0o (sagittally symmetric); (2) 30o from the mid-sagittal plane (clockwise); and (3) 30o from the mid-sagittal plane (counterclockwise). In addition to the experimental data, subject-dependent variables including Body Mass Index (BMI), percentage of body fat and muscle mass of left/right arms and legs were employed to reveal the cause of difference among three MVC conditions. All those variables were tested using statistical methods.

• 대한산업공학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.266-273
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• 1999

The maximum work capacity at various shoulder angles was estimated in terms of joint moment through maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) measurement, and the result was compared to workload computed from 3-D static lifting model (3DSSPP) based upon national institute of safety and health (NIOSH) lifting guideline (1991). The electromyography (EMG) of anterior/posterior deltoid and trapezius muscle was also recorded to study the function of individual muscle during asymmetric shoulder lifting. Psychophysical workload was measured to observe the difference from MVC or biomechanical estimation. An apparatus was constructed for the study and twenty five trials including five flexion angles and five add/abduction angles were performed isometrically. Results indicated that MVC at 30 degree of flexion was the strongest whereas MVC at 120 degree was the weakest. In case of add/abduction, MVC decreased to 77 to 89 % during add/abduction compared to the MVC at neutral position. Regarding the normalized EMG value, a substantial increase was observed at 30 and 60 degree abduction. More importantly, the shoulder moment computed from maximum permissible limit (MPL) was greater than the moment at MVC condition during 30 degree adduction. Current result can be used as a reference information for a safe workplace design to prevent the shoulder from an excessive work load in industry.

• 한국경영과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국경영과학회 2005년도 추계학술대회 및 정기총회
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• pp.57-78
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• 2005

차량경로문제의 Set-Partitioning 모형에 적용된 열생성 프로세스에서 차량경로를 생성하는 하위문제는 순회외판원 문제와 같은 combinatorial 구조를 가지므로 연산상의 어려움이 크다. 본 논문은 각 차량경로를 분할하여 하위문제에서 분할된 부분경로를 생성하는 경로분할모형을 소개한다. 열생성이 용이해지는 반면 주문제가 복잡해지는 단점이 있으나 이 모형은 set-partitioning 모형으로 다루기 힘든 크기의 VRP에 접근하도록 한다. 경로분할모형은 최대 199곳의 수요지를 갖는 Symmetric VRP의 실험문제에서 평균93.5%, 수요지수 최대 70곳의 Asymmetric VRP의 실험문제에서 평균 97.6%의 하한값을 도출해 특히 Asymmetric VRP의 경우에서 잘 알려진 다른 하한값 기법들보다 우수함을 보였다. 개발된 Branch-and-Price 프로세스로는 도출된 하한값을 사용하여 수요지 최대 48곳의Asymmetric VRP의 최적해를 구할 수 있었다. 경로분할모형은 성능이 비교되는 다른 모형과 달리 다른 크기의 차량을 다룰 수 있는 장점이 있고, Asymmetric VRP 문제에서는 현재 가장 우수한 하한값을 제시한다. 이러한 점에서 본 모형은 향후 연구가치가 있다고 판단된다.