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High-Performing Adhesive Bonding Fastening Technique For Automotive Body Structures

  • Symietz, Detlef;Lutz, Andreas
    • Journal of Adhesion and Interface
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    • v.7 no.4
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    • pp.60-64
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    • 2006
  • In modern vehicle construction the search for means of weight reduction, improving durability, increasing comfort and raising body stiffness are issues of priority to the design engineer. The intelligent usage of many materials such as high strength steel, light-alloys and plastics enables a significant vehicle weight reduction to be achieved. The classical joining techniques used in the automobile industry need to be newly-evaluated since they often do not present workable solutions for such mixed-material connections, for example aluminium/steel. Calculation/simulation methods have made progress as a key factor for broader and more cost-effective implementation of structural bonding. This will lead to reduction of spotwelds and accelerate the car development. A special focus of the paper is the use of high strength steel grades. It will be shown that adhesive bonding is a key tool for yielding the potential of advanced high strength steel for low gauging without compromising the stiffness. The latest status of adhesive development has been described. Improvements with physical strength and glass temperature as well as of process relevant properties are shown. Also the situation regarding occupational hygiene is treated, showing that by further spotweld point reduction the emission around the working area can be even lowered against the current praxis. High performing lightweight design cannot longer do without high performing crash durable adhesives.

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A STUDY ON THE VISCO-ELASTIC PROPERTIES OF FOUR CURRENTLY USED TISSUE CONDITIONERS (수종의 조직 양화재에서 탄성 변형과 복원에 관한 연구)

  • Choi Sung-Ho;Shim June-Sung;Moon Hong-Seok;Chung Moon-Kyu
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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    • v.41 no.1
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    • pp.35-47
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    • 2003
  • The dimensional stability of tissue conditioners characterizes the ability of the materials to yield accurate functional impressions of oral mucosa. This study evaluated the viscoelastic property and the linear dimensional changes with the factor of time and thickness of tissue conditioners ($COE-COMFORT^{TM}$, Visco-gel. $COE-SOFT^{TM}$, Soft-Liner). The thickness of these materials were changed (1.5mm, 3.0mm) and the percentage changes in dimension were measured at 1h, 12h, 24h, 36h, 3day, 7day after specimen preparation. From the results large differences appear between the various tissue conditioners. The results suggest that the period recommended for forming functional impression would be 2-3days after insertion in the mouth. in addition. it is important to select tissue conditioners suitable for functional impression because of the wide range of dimensional stability among the materials.

Concept Analysis of Effective Breastfeeding (효과적인 모유수유 개념 분석)

  • Yang, Huyn-Joo;Seo, Ji-Min
    • Women's Health Nursing
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    • v.17 no.4
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    • pp.317-327
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    • 2011
  • Purpose: This study was conducted to analyze and clarify the concept of the effective breastfeeding. Methods: This study used Walker and Avant's process of concept analysis. Results: Effective breastfeeding is how to give infant adequate milk, which fulfills needs of mother and infant, from her breast so that they can be satisfied with the process and results. It included the effective breastfeeding properties as follows: feeding behaviors (positioning, latch on, and suckling), transferring a breast milk to an infant, mother-infant interaction, and satisfying their desires (satisfaction, comfort, mother's self-confidence, infant's adequate weight gain and defecation, adequate breastfeeding interval). The antecedent of effective breastfeeding were anatomical and functional normal breast, breastfeeding knowledge and steady-state of mother, and feeding desire, rooting reflex and normal oral cavity of infant. The consequences of effective breastfeeding were exclusive breastfeeding, infant and maternal health and wellbeing, and achievement of mother and infant attachment. Conclusion: The meaning of effective breastfeeding defined in this study will contribute to develop the effectiveness breastfeeding assessment tool and the nursing intervention for ineffective breastfeeding.

Physiological Responses and Wearing Sensation of Different Toes Socks Materials (발가락 양말 소재별 인체생리반응 및 착용감)

  • Lee, Ji-Eun;Kwon, Young-Ah
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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    • v.32 no.7
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    • pp.1056-1064
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    • 2008
  • Toes socks are used widely for the health of feet. However, discomfort is one of the major complains from toes socks users. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of functional fibers on the physiological response and wearing sensation of toes socks. For experiment, two different toes socks with cotton/warm fiber(WS) and cotton/chitosan fiber(CS) were knitted automatically by a computer controlled flat knitting machine. The control toes socks with cotton/nylon/polyurethan(TS) were prepared to compare the properties. Experiments were conducted in a climate room of $16\pm2^{\circ}C$, $50\pm5%$ R.H. The results of this study were as follows. The change of heart rate, pulse rate, and mean skin temperature showed no difference among three different socks. However, skin temperature of TS was evaluated higher than that of WS and CS. After exercise wearing WS both instep temperature and sole temperature of women tend to higher compared to men. Wet sensation and overall comfort sensation of toes socks were significantly influenced by different fiber contents. Subjects evaluated WS and CS more comfortable than TS.

Durability Evaluation of Gangway Connections for the High Speed Railway Vehicles (고속철도차량 갱웨이 통로연결막의 내구성 평가)

  • Kang, Gil-Hyun;Woo, Chang-Su;Kim, Chul-Su
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.15 no.8
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    • pp.4796-4801
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    • 2014
  • To increase the riding comfort and running stability of articulated type high speed railway vehicles(HSRV), it is important that the gangway connections for the passenger car satisfied fire safety, sound proof and durability under triaxial angular displacement (rolling/yawing/pitching) modes. On the other hand, a domestic test standard on the durability of the rubber components has not been determined. In this study, the fatigue life was predicted using the results of the nonlinear finite element analysis and the fatigue properties. Moreover, a fatigue rig test of the component was constructed to examine the durability.

Experimental Study on Formaldehyde Removal of Concrete by Using Activated Carbon and Functional Catalyst Materials (활성탄 및 기능성 촉매제를 이용한 콘크리트의 포름알데히드 제거에 관한 실험적 연구)

  • Yoon, Ki-Won;Lee, Joo-Hun;Choi, Myung-Hwa
    • Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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    • 2008.04a
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    • pp.729-732
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    • 2008
  • Recently the attention against the indoor air quality that could affect health and comfort of building becomes intensively, the efforts for a problem solving is advanced with many sidedness. The research which it mixes the activated carbon and the functional catalyst materials that will be able to dissolve foul air absorbed by activated carbon in concrete with application technique of existing differently examined the basic physical properties and the removal ratio of formaldehyde so that it analyzed the effect of air purge. The test results in addition quantity increase of the activated carbon the slump showed the tendency which it decreased and the compressive strength appeared with no much difference. The test result removal ratio of formaldehyde was measured until the maximum 80%.

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Comparative Review on the Pantyhose Labels according to Producing Countries (팬티스타킹 품질표시에 대한 국가별 비교)

  • 최종명;권수애
    • Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association
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    • v.41 no.3
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    • pp.45-56
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    • 2003
  • The purpose of this study was to compare the pantyhose labels of domestic products which contain fiber content, size spec., care symbol, performance properties with those of foreign-made ones, in order to propose a desirable model of label description for the domestic products. The results were as follows: 1) There were differences in the fiber content and fiber mixture ratio of pantyhose on the label according to the countries. The pantyhoses made in Korea and Japan were described only fiber name on the label, while the pantyhoses made in U.S.A., Taiwan, and England were described fiber name and percent of fiber mixture ratio in detail on the label. 2) Most of the pantyhose size produced and sold in Korea were same Free size, but the products from other countries (U.S.A., England, Japan, Taiwan) were sold in various sizes. 3) There were differences, according to the countries, in the care symbol and related explanation of pantyhose on the label. The pantyhoses made in Korea and Taiwan were described care symbol only on the label, while the pantyhoses made in other countries were described additional explanation for care as well as care symbol on the label. 4) It was known that, unlike Korea, other countries were developing and marketing various types of functional pantyhose. For example, U.S.A. and England were focusing on appearance and comfort aspects of pantyhose, while Japan and Taiwan were focusing to develop functional pantyhose like anti-bacterial and anti-ultraviolet ray pantyhose.

Characteristics of Prospect and Refuge in Gyeongbokgung Palace focusing on the Biophilic Design (바이오필릭 디자인의 관점에서 본 경복궁의 전망과 은신처 분석)

  • Hwang, Ji-Hyoun;Lee, Hyunsoo
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.24 no.5
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    • pp.3-11
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    • 2015
  • The human instinct toward nature is biophilia as a psychological term. There have been a number of empirical evidences confirmed that natural features in buildings enhance human's comfort focusing on biophilia. However, the evolution of society, science, and industry has separated modern buildings from nature. Therefore, this paper addresses the assumption that the admiration for historical buildings in contemporary society is attribute to the qualities of biophilic design. Prospect and refuge, one of the strategies for biophilic design, ultimately provides the opportunity to recover from stress and tension. The purpose of this study is to figure out elements of prospect and refuge based on the design theory of biophilia for psychological healing. This study explores the Gyeongbokgung Palace with the design elements of prospect and refuge in biophilia. It also measures these elements quantitatively with the contrast using Adobe Photoshop CS6, and the area ratio of prospect and refuge. The results of this research verify that the conflicting characteristics of prospect and refuge are identified simultaneously, it is significant to attract people. Gangnyeongjeon Hall and Gyotaejeon Hall, the living quarters for the king and queen, propose the intense pattern of refuge characteristics more than other areas. The mathematical properties of the area ratio show that the pattern of prospect-refuge characteristics change in particular design elements.

ANALYSIS PROCESS APPLIED TO A HIGH STIFFNESS BODY FOR IMPROVED VEHICLE HANDLING PROPERTIES

  • Kim, K.C.;Kim, C.M.
    • International Journal of Automotive Technology
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    • v.8 no.5
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    • pp.629-636
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    • 2007
  • This paper describes the process of analyzing vehicle stiffness in terms of frequency band in order to improve vehicle handling. Vehicle handling and ride comfort are highly related to the systems such as suspension, seat, steering, and the car body design. In existing analytical processes, the resonance frequency of a car body is designed to be greater than 25 Hz in order to increase the stiffness of the body against idle vibration. This paper introduces a method for using a band with a frequency lower than 20 Hz to analyze how stiffness affects vehicle handling. Accordingly, static stiffness analysis of a 1g cornering force was conducted to minimize the deformation of vehicle components derived from a load on parts attached to the suspension. In addition, this technology is capable of achieving better performance than older technology. Analysis of how body attachment stiffness affects the dynamic stiffness of a bushing in the attachment parts of the suspension is expected to lead to improvements with respect to vehicle handling and road noise. The process of developing a car body with a high degree of stiffness, which was accomplished in the preliminary stage of this study, confirms the possibility of improving the stability performance and of designing a lightweight prototype car. These improvements can reduce the time needed to develop better vehicles.

Measurement of Visual Privacy in the Royal Palaces focusing on the Prospect and Refuge - A case of Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung - (전망과 은신처의 개념을 도입한 궁궐건축의 시각적 프라이버시 정량화에 관한 연구 - 경복궁과 창덕궁을 중심으로 -)

  • Hwang, Ji-Hyoun;Lee, Hyunsoo
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.3-10
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    • 2016
  • The unexpected expansion of the built environment has allowed for high-density and high-rise buildings. As high-density dwellings compromise privacy, the requirements for balancing between interacting with others and protecting privacy are increasing. In this respect, Korean traditional architecture provides privacy through a proper balance of openness and closure in the courtyard garden. However, it is difficult to analyze privacy quantitatively, as it depends on the individual experience and psychology. The analyzing for visual privacy is a significant issue to resolve a conflict with others and enhance human's comfort. Therefore, this paper addresses the assumption that visual privacy could ultimately be quantified based on the concept of prospect and refuge, one of the design strategies for psychological wellbeing. The purpose of this study is to examine visual privacy in the royal palace in Korea, Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung. It measures spatial configuration in each buildings using space syntax, and the area ratio of prospect and refuge through an image analysis with Adobe Photoshop CS6. The mathematical properties of connectivity, depth, control value, integration and the area ratio of prospect and refuge are partially available for quantifying visual privacy in buildings.