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Analytical model for the composite effect of coupled beams with discrete shear connectors

  • Zheng, Tianxin;Lu, Yong;Usmani, Asif
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.52 no.2
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    • pp.369-389
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    • 2014
  • Two-layer coupled or composite beams with discrete shear connectors of finite dimensions are commonly encountered in pre-fabricated construction. This paper presents the development of simplified closed-form solutions for such type of coupled beams for practical applications. A new coupled beam element is proposed to represent the unconnected segments in the beam. General solutions are then developed by an inductive method based on the results from the finite element analysis. A modification is subsequently considered to account for the effect of local deformations. For typical cases where the local deformation is primarily concerned about its distribution over the depth of the coupled beam, empirical modification factors are developed based on parametric calculations using finite element models. The developed analytical method for the coupled beams in question is simple, sufficiently accurate, and suitable for quick calculation in engineering practice.

Characterization of Antibacterial Activity and Synergistic Effect of Cationic Antibacterial Peptide-resin Conjugates

  • Kim, Jeong-Min;Jang, Su-Jung;Yang, Mi-Hwa;Cho, Hyeong-Jin;Lee, Keun-Hyeung
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.32 no.11
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    • pp.3928-3932
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    • 2011
  • We synthesized peptide-resin conjugates (1 and 2) by immobilizing ${\beta}$-sheet antibacterial peptide and ${\alpha}$ helical antibacterial peptide on PEG-PS resin, respectively. Conjugate 1 showed considerable antibacterial activity in various conditions, whereas conjugate 2 did not exhibit antibacterial activity. The growths of various bacteria were inhibited by conjugate 1 even at lower concentrations than MIC. Conjugate 1 killed bacteria at MIC and had a potent synergistic effect with current antibacterial agents such as vancomycin and tetracycline, respectively. Overall results indicate that polymer surface modification using antibacterial ${\beta}$ sheet peptide is a powerful way to prevent microbial contamination on polymer surfaces.

Enhancement of Vertical Atmospheric Dispersion Due to Roughness (조도에 기인한 연직방향 대기확산의 증대)

  • 박목현
    • Journal of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment
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    • v.14 no.6
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    • pp.643-650
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    • 1998
  • Many atmospheric dispersion models have been based on the Gaussian distribution concept of plume spread. In application of Gaussian plume dispersion models, vertical dispersion coefficient 3 has been known as a sensitive variable. Vertical diffusivity K2 (=Oz2/2t) tends to increase with surface roughness, and the value of K3 in urban area is larger than that in rural area due to heat emission as well as increased roughness. Though Pasquill proposed a modification scheme for qz vs x system of Pasquill-Gifford under consideration of roughness effect in 1976, there appears not to be realistic reexamination on the modification scheme. In this study literature review on the effect of terrain or roughness on venical plume dispersion has been carried out in order to improve the prediction results of atmospheric pollution concentration. Again a few research objectives on vertical atmospheric dispersion in complex terrain were Proposed.

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The effect of Ion Beam modification of Polyimide surface on alignment properties of liquid crystals

  • Cho, Seong-Jin;Kim, Chan-Soo;Roh, Jin-A;Gwag, Jin-Seog;Kim, Jae-Chang
    • Journal of the Korean Vacuum Society
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    • v.12 no.S1
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    • pp.107-112
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    • 2003
  • The alignment effect of liquid crystals on Polyimide surfaces bombarded by a low energy argon ion beam and the effect of pretilt angle on viewing characteristics of an LCD cell are discussed. The unidirectional out-of-plane liquid crystal tilt angle is varied with various ion beam irradiation conditions, such as the energy of the incident ions, the angle of incidence and exposure time. As low pretilt angle is profitable for wider viewing property, LCD cell with ion beam modified Polyimide layer show wider viewing characteristics.

Effect of Design Modification and Color Scheme on Impression Formation of Traditional Korean Women's Clothing (여자한복의 인상형성 연구 - 디자인의 변형과 배색을 중심으로 -)

  • Kahng Hewon;Koh Ae Ran
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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    • v.15 no.2 s.38
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    • pp.211-227
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    • 1991
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of design modification, decoration and color scheme of traditional Korean women's clothing on impression formation by 2 age groups of women. The instruments developed for the study were 2 sets of stimuli and a response scale. Stimuli I (design stimuli) consisted of 6 line drawings of female figures in Korean clothing and modified Korean style clothing, whereas stimuli II (color stimuli) consisted of 6 colored drawings of female figures in different color schemes. The 7-point semantic differential scale of 14 bipolar adjectives were used for the response scales. 144 female college students and 144 middle·aged women subjects were randomly assigned to one of 6 drawings from each set of stimuli. The data were analyzed by factor analysis, ANOVA and t-test. 1) There factors emerged to account for dimensions of design and color scheme, respectively. The first factor was interpreted as Evaluation/prestige both in design (stimuli I) and color scheme (stimuli II), the second factor was Modernity for stimuli I, and the third factor for stimuli I was Practicality. On the other hand, the Luxuriousness/Individuality was factor 2 and Modernity was factor 3 for stimuli ll. 2) Modification had the largest effect on impressions regarding design and decorated designs had a partial effect on the impression of Modernity and Practicality. The female figures in modified Korean style clothing were perceived as more prestigious, modern and practical than those in traditional Korean clothing. 3) Color schemes had little effect on impressions, while perceiver's age had a larger effect. Middle·aged women formed more positive impressions toward Korean clothing of various color schemes than female college students.

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Surface Modification Studies by Atomic Force Microscopy for Ar-Plasma Treated Polyethylene

  • Seo, Eun-Deock
    • Macromolecular Research
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    • v.10 no.5
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    • pp.291-295
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    • 2002
  • Atomic force microscopy(AFM) was used to study the polyethylene(PE) surfaces grafted and immobilized with acrylic acid by Ar plasma treatment. The topographical images and parameters including RMS roughness and Rp-v value provided an appropriate means to characterize the surfaces. The plasma grafting and immobilization method were a useful tool for the preparation of surfaces with carboxyl group. However, the plasma immobilization method turned out to have a limitation to use as a means of preparation of PE surface with specific functionalities, due to ablation effect during the Ar plasma treatment process.

A study on the Synchronous Machine Modeling by Parameter Modification (매계분수 기정에 의한 동기식의 모델링에 관한 연구)

  • 김준현;유석구;설용태
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.32 no.11
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    • pp.379-386
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    • 1983
  • In this paper,the more accurate and simple synchronous machine model is derived by parameter modification method. At first, the flux linkage state space model is composed by redefining the parameters of synchronous machine and considering the saturation effect approximately. After that, this modified model is apply to the power system model and the effects of power system stability is analyzed by this model's characteristics in fault condition. As the result, the modified synchronous machine model shows more accurate and simple than the privious one.

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A Study on the Sliding Wear Rate Calculation in Spur Gears (Spur Gear의 미끄럼 마멸률에 관한 연구)

  • 김태완;문석만;구영필;조용주
    • Tribology and Lubricants
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    • v.16 no.5
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    • pp.357-364
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    • 2000
  • In this study, the sliding wear in spur gears, using Archard's wear model, is analyzed. Formulas of tooth sliding wear depth along the line of action are derived. The tooth profile is modified Id make a smooth transmission of the normal loads and the cylinder profile for reducing the pressure spike is suggested. The sliding wear rate is calculated with these profiling results. We expect these modification methods to contribute to the reduction of sliding wear not only in the root, but the tip of tooth and tooth edge.