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The Effects of Ramp Gradients and Pushing-Pulling Techniques on Lumbar Spinal Load in Healthy Workers

  • Pinupong, Chalearmpong;Jalayondeja, Wattana;Mekhora, Keerin;Bhuanantanondh, Petcharatana;Jalayondeja, Chutima
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.307-313
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    • 2020
  • Background: Many tasks in industrial and health care setting are involved with pushing and pulling tasks up or down on a ramp. An efficient method of moving cart which reduces the risk of low back pain should be concerned. This study aimed to investigate the effects of handling types (HTs) and slope on lumbar spinal load during moving a cart on a ramp. We conducted a 2 × 2 × 4 factorial design with three main factors: 2 HTs, 2 handling directions of moving a cart and 4 degrees of ramp slope. Methods: Thirty healthy male workers performed 14 tasks consist of moving a cart up and down on the ramp of 0°, 10°, 15°, and 20° degrees with pushing and pulling methods. Joint angles from a 3D motion capture system combined with subject height, body weight, and hand forces were used to calculate the spinal load by the 3DSSPP program. Results: Our results showed significant effect of HT, handling directions and slope on compression and shear force of the lumbar spine (p < 0.001). When the ramp gradient increased, the L4/5 compression forces increased in both pushing and pulling (p < 0.001) Shear forces increased in pulling and decreased in pushing in all tasks. At high slopes, pulling generated more compression and shear forces than that of pushing (p < 0.01). Conclusion: Using the appropriate technique of moving a cart on the ramp can reduce the risk of high spinal load, and the pushing is therefore recommended for moving a cart up/down on ramp gradients.

Treatment of extensive comminuted mandibular fracture between both mandibular angles with bilateral condylar fractures using a reconstruction plate: a case report

  • Lee, Kwonwoo;Yoon, Kyuho;Park, Kwan-Soo;Cheong, Jeongkwon;Shin, Jaemyung;Bae, Jungho;Ko, Inchan;Park, Hyungkoo
    • Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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    • v.40 no.3
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    • pp.135-139
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    • 2014
  • This following case report describes the open reduction, internal fixation and the reconstruction of an extensive comminuted mandibular fracture with bilateral condylar fractures in a 19-year-old male patient with an intellectual disability and autistic disorder. He suffered fall trauma, resulting in shattered bony fragments of the alveolus and mandibular body between both mandibular rami, the fracture of both condyles and the avulsion or dislocation of every posterior tooth of the mandible. The patient underwent open reduction and internal fixation between both mandibular rami using a reconstruction plate, open reduction and internal fixation of the shattered fragments using miniplates and screws, and the closed reduction of the bilateral condylar fractures.

Pose Control of Mobile Inverted Pendulum using Gyro-Accelerometer (자이로-가속도센서를 이용한 모바일 역진자의 자세 제어)

  • Kang, Jin-Gu
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.15 no.10
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    • pp.129-136
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    • 2010
  • In this paper proposed the sensor fusion algorithm between a gyroscope and an accelerometer to maintain the inverted posture with two wheels which can make the robot body move to the desired destination. Mobile inverted robot fall down to the forward or reverse direction to converge to the stable point. Therefore, precise information of tilt angles and quick posture control by using the information are necessary to maintain the inverted posture, hence this paper proposed the sensor fusion algorithm between a gyroscope to obtain the angular velocity and a accelerometer to compensate for the gyroscope. Kalman Filter is normally used for the algorithm and numerous research is progressing at the moment. However, a high-performing DSP and systems are needed for the algorithm. This paper realized the robot control method which is much simpler but able to get desired performance by using the sensor fusion algorithm and PID control.

The Formative Characteristics of Contemporary Fashion Design Adapting the Cubism - Focused on the Fashion since 2010 - (큐비즘(Cubism)이 활용된 현대 패션디자인의 조형적 특성 - 2010년 이후를 중심으로 -)

  • Yoon, Jeong-A;Lee, Younhee
    • Journal of the Korea Fashion and Costume Design Association
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.209-221
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    • 2013
  • This study has attempted to investigate the effect of cubism on fashion and figure out how its formative characteristics have been expressed in contemporary fashion in the 21st century, focusing on the period since 2010. The propose of the study is to broaden research scope in fashion design through analysis and inspection on formative aspects among the cases which have proposed brand - new fashion designs by adapting cubism in fashion. To find out the characteristics of cubism in painting and formative characteristics of contemporary fashion in which the characteristics of cubism are reflected, a literature review has been conducted by referring to domestic and foreign books, previous papers, academic journals and Internet resources on cubism. For an empirical study, in addition, photos of cubism-applied modern fashion have been collected and analyzed through http://www. samsungdesign.net. The following results have been obtained: First, the formative characteristics of cubism were obtained in following categories; character of figure, simultaneity, reiteration and facticity. Second, according to analysis on cases after applying the formative characteristics on contemporary fashion design, the character of figure by the geometric shape of cubism was observed in fashion as well. After dismantling and reconfiguring garments, simultaneity has been expressed in an exaggerated and distorted manner through regular and repetitive overlapping or overlapping of irregular shapes. In terms of facticity, novelty has been delivered with the use of heterogeneous materials, using collage and patchwork techniques. Third, simplicity and functionality in cubism - style garments in the early 20th century have disappeared in contemporary design in the 21st century. Now, a dynamic aspect is only found. Fourth, unlike common paintings, 2D textiles are added to a 3D body in fashion design. In addition, it can be observed from multiple angles depending on the movement so that it can display more diverse shapes. Therefore, it could be the origin of inspiration to many designers.

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In-Plane Collision Analysis of Perforated Steel Plates (면내 충돌에 의한 유공 강판의 거동 해석)

  • Kang, Dong-Baek;Lee, Ju-Won;Na, Won-Bae;Kim, Jeong-Tae
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.65-71
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    • 2008
  • In many cases, open-type plate breakwaters use plates with multiple holes; the holes serve as energy dissipaters and weight reducers. Because of the multi-holes configuration, stress concentration should be considered during the design process. Among several design loading conditions, the loads from a possible collision with a man-made vessel or other unexpected events many damage a multi-perforated steel plate. In that case, the structural behavior of a multi-perforated steel plate is quite significant, and is not well understood. This study presents a collision analysis for a multi-perforated steel plate. First, four different perforation topologies (three with circles and one with squares) were selected to investigate the effect of different hole shapes on the structural response. Second, the wave force at a specific site was calculated and loaded onto a steel plate as a static load. The static stresses were used for reference values. Third, two rigid body impacters (cubical & cylindrical) were applied to the steel plates to investigate the transient stress responses. In addition, two different impacting angles ($45^{\circ}\;&\;90^{\circ}$) were selected to investigate the angle effect. From the collision analysis, the significance of the transient stresses was emphasized.

A Study on the Foot and Ankle Disease of Shelter-based Homeless People (노숙인 거주 시설의 족부 족관절 실태에 대한 조사)

  • Min, Hak-Jin;Kim, Ki Chun;Kim, Jae Woo
    • Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.156-164
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    • 2017
  • Purpose: Foot and ankle disease (FAD) is a frequent cause of morbidity among the homeless population. Various conditions, exacerbated by malnutrition, poor lifestyle habits, psychiatric disorders, physical injuries, poor hygiene, and limited access to healthcare, have been described in this population. The purpose of this study was to investigate the cognition and management status of FAD in shelter based homeless people. Materials and Methods: Fifty-two male and twenty-five female volunteer homeless individuals were recruited from two homeless shelters. Each person completed a questionnaire assessing any presence of pain, pain management, as well as foot and ankle care status. A foot and ankle surgeon examined the physical status of the individual's foot and ankle, including tenderness and instability. A radiologic evaluation was done for 18 male and 11 female homeless people who agreed to participate in this test for the existence osteophyte or joint space narrowing representing osteoarthritis and some reference angles for hallux valgus, flatfoot and cavus foot. Results: Homeless people had higher prevalence of body mass index, diabetes, and smoking than the general population. The most prevalent infectious disease was fungal infection (male 78%, female 68%), with a low compliance of management for FAD. Conclusion: Although most of shelter-based homeless people showed an acceptable foot and ankle management status, the potential risk for FAD development and exacerbation of mild FAD was high.

A Study on the Dosimetry of the Total Skin Electron Beam Therapy in Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (피부 T 세포림프종의 전 피부 전자선 치료를 위한 dosimetry 연구)

  • 신교철;윤형근
    • Progress in Medical Physics
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.57-65
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    • 1996
  • Total Skin Electron Beam Therapy (TSEBT) is one of the most effective treatment methods for superficially disseminated skin cancer or cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. We have treated a patient with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. We have used Stanford technique using six dual field. The nominal energy of electron beam was 4MeV. SSD was 390cm and the gantry angles of dual fields were 76$^{\circ}$ and 104$^{\circ}$. The dose profiles of single field and dual fields were measured with films and a Farmer type ion chamber. The field uniformity was 10% over the patient's surface. During treatment, the patient was placed in six different positions for homogenous dose distribution over the body surface. The areas not directly exposed to the path of the electron beam (soles of feet, perineum and vertex of scalp) were boosted with 7MeV electron beam. During the treatment, lens, fingernails and toenails were shielded.

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Biomechanical Analysis of Men's High Jump Medalists in IAAF World Championships, Daegu 2011 (2011 대구세계육상선수권대회 남자 높이뛰기 메달리스트들의 바이오메카닉스적 특성 분석)

  • Kim, Eui-Hwan;Bae, Young-Sang;Kim, Sung-Sup;Kwon, Moon-Seok;Wi, Ung-Ryang;KIm, Ki-Man;Lee, Jeong-Min
    • Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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    • v.21 no.5
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    • pp.573-584
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of this study was to perform a kinematic analysis of the high jump techniques of the three men's medalists at the 2011 IAAF Championships in Daegu (August 27-September 4, 2011). In particular, a three-dimensional coordinates method was used to analyze the last three strides before touchdown, the touchdown techniques, and the movements after takeoff toward the bar. An analysis of the, data for the biomechanical characteristics of the world's best high jumpers could contribute to an improvement in the performance of a national high jumper. The first conclusion of the data analysis was that the arm movements of the gold medalist, J. Williams, had a single arm form, whereas the arm movements of the other medalists were a double arm form. Second, the difference in the knee joint angles upon touchdown and toe-off was $10^{\circ}$. Third, J. Williams achieved his maximum CM height after takeoff (1.26 m) using the maximum flexion of his knee joint. Fourth, the foot contact duration of A. Dmitrik (0.11 s) was the shortest among the medalists, and the ratio for his transformation of horizontal velocity to vertical velocity was the greatest (75.25%) among the three. Last, the maximum CM height of T. Barry was the greatest, and his foot contact duration was the longest.

A COMPUTATIONAL STUDY ABOUT BEHAVIOR OF AN UNDERWATER PROJECTILE USING A HOMOGENEOUS MIXTURE MODEL ON UNSTRUCTURED MESHES (비정렬 격자계에서 균질혼합 모델을 이용한 수중 운동체의 거동에 관한 수치적 연구)

  • Jo, S.M.;Choi, J.H.;Kwon, O.J.
    • Journal of computational fluids engineering
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.15-23
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    • 2016
  • In the present study, two phase flows around a projectile vertically launched from an underwater platform have been numerically investigated by using a three dimensional multi-phase RANS flow solver based on pseudo-compressibility and a homogeneous mixture model on unstructured meshes. The relative motion between the platform and projectile was described by six degrees of freedom equations of motion with Euler angles and a chimera technique. The propulsive power of the projectile was modeled as the fluid force acting on the lower surface of the body by the compressed air emitted from the underwater platform. Various flow conditions were considered to analyze the fluid-dynamics motion parameters of the projectile. The water level of platform and the current speed around the projectile were the main parametric variables. The numerical calculations were conducted up to 0.75sec in physical time scale. The dynamics tendency of the projectile was almost identical with respect to the water level variation due to the constant buoyancy term. The moving speed of the projectile along the vertical axis inside the platform decreased when the current speed increased. This is because the inflow from outside of the platform impeded development of the compressed air emitted from the floor surface of the launch platform. As a result, the fluid force acting on the lower surface of the projectile decreased, and injection time of the projectile from the platform was delayed.

Boundary Element Analysis of Thermal Stress Intensity Factors for Cusp Crack in Transient State (천이상태에 있는 커스프균열에 대한 열응력세기계수의 경계요소 해석)

  • 이강용;홍정균
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers
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    • v.16 no.9
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    • pp.1700-1710
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    • 1992
  • The boundary element method is applied to determine thermal stress intensity factors for a cusp crack in transient state. In the steady temperature field, numerical values of thermal stress intensity factors for a Grifith crack and a symmetric lip cusp crack in a finite body are in good agreement within .+-. 5% with the previous solutions. In transient state, the numerical values of thermal stress intensity factors for the Griffith crack are also in good agreement with the pervious solutions. In both steady and transient states, those for the symmetric lip cusp crack with the crack surface insulated or fixed to the constant temperature are calculates for various effective crack lengths, configuration parameters and uniform heat flow angles. The variations of the thermal boundary conditions of the crack surface have a effect on stress intensity factors. The signs on the values of thermal stress intensity factors can be changed in time variation.