• Wind and Structures
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.633-650
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• 2014

The uncertainty of extreme wind speeds is one key contributor to the uncertainty of wind loads and their effects on structures. The probability distribution of annual extreme wind speeds may be characterized using a classical Gumbel Type distribution. The expression that establishes the relationship between the extreme wind speeds at different recurrence periods and the corresponding coefficients of variation is formulated, and its efficacy is validated. The coefficients of variation are calibrated to be about 0.125 and 0.184 according to defined Chinese and US design specifications, respectively. Based on the wind data of 54 cities in China, 49 meteorological stations in the US, 3 stations in Singapore, the coefficients span intervals of (0.1, 0.35), (0.08, 0.20) and (0.06, 0.14), respectively. For hurricanes in the US, the coefficients range approximately from 0.3 to 0.4. This convenient technique is recommended as one alternative tool for coefficient of variation analyses in the future revisions of related codes. The sensitivities of coefficients of variation for 49 meteorological stations in the US are quantified and demonstrated. Some contradictions and incompatibilities can be clearly detected and illustrated by comparing the coefficients of variation obtained with different combinations of recurrence period wind data.

• Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
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• 제14권10호
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• pp.1151-1158
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• 2000

Combustion analysis based on cylinder-pressure provides a mechanism through which a combustion researcher can understand the combustion process. The objective of this paper was to identify the most significant sources of cycle-to-cycle combustion variability in a spark ignition engine at idle. To analyse the cyclic variation in a test engine, the burn parameters are determined on a cycle-to-cycle basis through the analysis of the engine pressure data. The burn rate analysis program was used here and the burn parameters were used to determine the variations in the input parameter-i. e., fuel, air, and residual mass. In this study, we investigated the relationship of indicated mean effective pressure (IMEP), coefficient of variation (COV) of IMEP, burn angles, and lowest normalized value (LNV) in a spark ignition engine in a view of cyclic variations.

• 한국연초학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.41-48
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• 1981

Dihaploid lines were derived from the anthers of the F, of single cross, "Va 115" x"SC 72" (Nicotiana tabacum L.). The path-analysis, correlation coefficient, and variation of characteristics among dihaploid families were evaluated. Dihaploid lines displayed much greater variation than their parents. The genetic correlation coefficient between yield and total alkaloids of dihaploids was significantly lower than that of conventional varieties and lines. In path-analysis which relates yield components to yield, number of leaves harvested and leaf width had a direct effect on yield. a direct effect on yield.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.709-717
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• 2000

Cyclic variability has long been recognized as limiting the range of operating conditions of spark ignition engines, in particular, under lean and highly diluted operation conditions. The cyclic combustion variations can be characterized by the pressure parameters, combustion parameters, and flame front parameters. The coefficient of variation in indicated mean effective pressure ($COV_{IMEP}$) defines the cyclic variability in indicated work per cycle, and it has been found that vehicle driveability problems usually result when $COV_{IMEP}$ exceeds about 10%. For analysis of the cyclic variability in SI engines at idling, the results show that cyclic variability by the $COV_{IMEP}$ or the coefficient of variation in maximum pressure can be explained and may be consequently reduced by the help of the optimum spark timings.

• 한국터널지하공간학회 논문집
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.311-321
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• 2020

본 연구에서는 쉴드 터널 세그먼트 라이닝의 한계상태설계 시 세그먼트 라이닝에 작용하는 지진하중에 대한 변동계수를 산정하였다. 지반 정수의 통계적 특성치는 국내 지반의 확률특성치를 분석하여 단위중량에 대한 통계적 특성치를 산정하였으며, 전단탄성파 속도를 산정하기 위해 N값과 확률 특성치를 이용하였다. 지진하중 효과에 대한 변동계수를 산정하기 위하여 MCS기법을 적용하였으며, 지진하중 효과 산정에는 closed-form식을 적용하였다. 변동계수 산정결과, 풍화토 지반에서 지진하중 효과의 변동계수는 0.06~0.15의 범위로 분석되었고, 변동계수는 지진을 고려한 쉴드 터널의 한계상태설계 시 기본자료로 활용할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제36권6호
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• pp.631-640
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• 2024

In the traditional slope stability analysis, ignoring the spatial variability of slope soil will lead to inaccurate analysis. In this paper, the K-L series expansion method is adopted to simulate random field of soil strength parameters. Based on Random Limit Equilibrium Method (RLEM), the influence of variation coefficient and fluctuation range on reliability of soil slope supported by micro-pile is investigated. The results show that the fluctuation ranges and the variation coefficients significantly influence the failure probability of soil slope supported by micro-pile. With the increase of fluctuation range of soil strength parameters, the mean safety factor of the slope increases slightly. The failure probability of the soil slope increases with the increase of fluctuation range when the mean safety factor of the slope is greater than 1. The failure probability of the slope increases by nearly 8.5% when the fluctuation range is increased from δ_v=2 m to δ_v =8 m. With the increase of the variation coefficient of soil strength parameters, the mean safety factor of the slope decreases slightly, and the probability of failure of soil slope increases accordingly. The failure probability of the slope increases by nearly 31% when the variation coefficient increases from COV_c=0.2, COV_φ=0.05 to COV_c=0.5, COV_φ=0.2.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.230-239
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• 2016

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the effect of geographic units of analysis on measuring geographic variation in medical services utilization. For this purpose, we compared geographic variations in the rates of eight major procedures in administrative units (districts) and new areal units organized based on the actual health care use of the population in Korea. Methods: To compare geographic variation in geographic units of analysis, we calculated the age-sex standardized rates of eight major procedures (coronary artery bypass graft surgery, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, surgery after hip fracture, knee-replacement surgery, caesarean section, hysterectomy, computed tomography scan, and magnetic resonance imaging scan) from the National Health Insurance database in Korea for the 2013 period. Using the coefficient of variation, the extremal quotient, and the systematic component of variation, we measured geographic variation for these eight procedures in districts and new areal units. Results: Compared with districts, new areal units showed a reduction in geographic variation. Extremal quotients and inter-decile ratios for the eight procedures were lower in new areal units. While the coefficient of variation was lower for most procedures in new areal units, the pattern of change of the systematic component of variation between districts and new areal units differed among procedures. Conclusions: Geographic variation in medical service utilization could vary according to the geographic unit of analysis. To determine how geographic characteristics such as population size and number of geographic units affect geographic variation, further studies are needed.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.34-44
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• 2023

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of increasing running speed on human stability by comparing the Lyapunov Exponent (LyE) and Coefficient of Variation (CV) methods, with the goal of identifying key variables and uncovering new insights. Method: Fourteen adult males (age: 24.7 ± 6.4 yrs, height: 176.9 ± 4.6 cm, weight: 74.7 ± 10.9 kg) participated in this study. Results: In the CV method, significant differences were observed in ankle (flexion-inversion/eversion; p < .05) and hip joint (internal-external rotation; p < .05) movements, while the center of mass (COM) variable in the coronal axis movements showed a significant difference at the p < .001 level. In the LyE method, statistical differences were observed at the p < .05 level in knee (flexion-extension), hip joint (internal-external rotation) movements, and COM across all three directions (sagittal, coronal, and transverse axis). Conclusion: Our results revealed that the stability of the human body is affected at faster running speeds. The movement of the COM and ankle joint were identified as the most critical factors influencing stability. This suggests that LyE, a nonlinear time series analysis, should be actively introduced to better understand human stabilization strategies.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.201-212
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 변동계수를 이용하여 DEA 모형의 변별력 평가에 적용할 수 있는 새로운 평가기준을 제시하였다. 변별력 평가를 위해 기존 연구에서 제시한 중요도와 본 연구에서 제안한 변동계수를 이용하여 변별력을 분석하였다. 다양한 DEA 모형들 중 변별력 평가를 위해 CCR-DEA, BCC-DEA, entropy, bootstrap, super efficiency, cross efficiency DEA 모형을 선정하고 실증분석을 실시하였다. 모형들의 순위상관관계를 파악하기 위해서 CCR 모형과 BCC 모형의 효율성 값과 entropy, bootstrap, super efficiency, cross efficiency 모형의 효율성 값들 간에 순위상관분석을 실시하였다. 본 연구를 통해 도출된 연구결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 첫째, 중요도와 변동계수를 이용한 모형들의 변별력 순위가 동일한 것으로 분석되어 변동계수를 DEA 모형의 변별력 평가기준으로 이용할 수 있다는 것이다. 둘째, 본 연구의 실증분석 결과에 따르면 4개 모형 중 super efficiency 모형이 변별력이 가장 높은 것으로 분석되었다. 셋째, CCR 모형과 순위상관관계가 가장 높은 모형은 super efficiency 모형으로 나타났고, BCC 모형과 순위상관관계가 가장 높은 모형도 super efficiency 모형으로 분석되었다.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.29-39
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• 2017

Objectives Facial features can be utilized as an indicator of Korean medical diagnosis. They are often measured by using the diagnostic device for an objective diagnosis. Accordingly, it is necessary to verify the reliability of the features which are obtained from the device for the accurate diagnosis. In this study, we attempt to evaluate the repeatability of facial feature variables using the Sasang Constitutional Analysis Tool(SCAT) for the Sasang Constitutional face diagnosis. Methods Facial pictures of two subjects were taken 24 times respectively for two days according to a standard guideline. In order to evaluate the repeatability, the coefficient of variation was calculated for the facial features extracted from frontal and profile images. Results The coefficient of variation was less than 10% in most of the facial features except the upper lip, trichion, and chins related features. Conclusions It was confirmed that the coefficient of variation was small in most of the features which enables the objective and reliable analysis of face. However, some features showed the low reliability because the location of facial landmarks related to them is ambiguous. In order to solve the problem, a clear basis for the location discussion is required.