• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2006년도 추계학술대회 논문집 전력기술부문
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• pp.351-353
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• 2006

Preventive maintenance can avail the generating unit to reduce cost and gain more profit in a competitive supply-side power market. so, it is necessary to perform reliability analysis on the systems in which reliability is essential. In this paper, FMECA assessment adopted using real historical failure data in Korean power plants for apply RCM analytical method. The stochastic FMECA is an engineering analysis and a core activity performed by reliability engineers to review the effects of probable failure modes of generating unit and assemblies of the power system on system performance. Optimal RCM schedule which is considered the severity level of each generating unit and failure probability from failure prediction of generating unit can be planned using proposed FMECA with IOE index.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.254-259
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• 2007

PM(Preventive Maintenance) can avail the generating unit to reduce cost and gain more profit in a competitive supply-side power market. So, it is necessary to perform reliability analysis on the power systems in which reliability is essential. Thus, to schedule optimal PM planning based on reliability that is defined RCM(Reliability-Centered Maintenance), FMECA(Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis) assessment is very important. Therefore, in this paper, the procedure of FMECA assessment for optimal RCM is proposed by probabilistic approach using real historical failure data of combustion-turbine generators in Korean power systems. The stochastic FMECA is performed based on the effects of probable failure modes of combustion-turbine generating unit.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2004년도 추계학술대회 논문집 전력기술부문
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• pp.69-71
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• 2004

This paper presents a method to predict failure probability related to aging. To calculate failure probability, the Weibull distribution is used due to age-related reliability. The Weibull distribution has shape and scale parameters. Each estimated parameter is obtained from Data Analytic Method (Type II Censoring) which is relatively simpler and faster than the traditional calculation ways for estimating parameters. Also, this paper shows the calculation procedures of a probabilistic failure prediction through a stochastic data analysis. Consequently, the proposed methods would be likely to permit that the new deregulated environment forces utilities to reduce overall costs while maintaining an age-related reliability index.

• 국제학술발표논문집
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• The 1th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management
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• pp.1065-1069
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• 2005

The construction failures can be decreased through continuous improvement of construction process based upon the information of construction failures. Herein, the information of construction failures can be utilized as the key factor for identifying and enhancing various ineffective construction processes that can prevent failures. This research proposes a process model for the continuous improvement of construction processes by using construction failure information. Extensive reviews and analyses of literatures related to construction failures are performed to investigate its definition, type, cause, and lessons learned. This research adapts process modeling methodology and case-based reasoning for the development of the proposed CIMCP(continuous improvement model of construction process), and then suggests its framework that contains modules of case retrieval, case index, and case adaptation.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제10권5호
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• pp.165-171
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• 2019

오늘날 공학과 기술은 스포츠 분야에 많은 영향을 미치고 있다. 스포츠의 속성인 경쟁은 스포츠선수 뿐만이 아니라 스포츠용품에 있어서도 보다 높은 성능을 요구하게 된다. 특히 모터스포츠분야는 성능과 안전이라는 측면에서 오래전부터 스포츠와 기술의 융합이 자연스럽게 이루어지고 있다. 본 연구에서는 모터스포츠와 일반 자동차튜닝 시장을 겨냥한 카본 버킷 시트(Bucket seat)의 개발을 위하여 유한요소해석을 통해 구조강도 평가를 시행하였다. FIA($F\acute{e}d\acute{e}ration$ Internationale de l'Automobile)의 규정을 기본 설계와 강도평가에 적용하였으며, 복합소재의 특성을 고려한 유한요소 모델링과 CFRP 라미네이트(Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Laminate)의 적층각도와 적층수에 따른 시트의 강도를 Tsai-Wu Failure index를 구하여 평가하였다. 해석 결과 3mm의 폼코어를 적용한 $[0^{\circ}/30^{\circ}/60^{\circ}/90^{\circ}/-30^{\circ}/-60^{\circ}]_4$인 적층이 다른 실험조합에 비하여 무게와 강도 면에서 만족할 만한 성능을 나타내고 있어 최적 적층으로 선정하였다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.163-178
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• 2021

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical factors affecting the longevity of fixed retainers and the influence of fixed retainers on periodontal health in periodontitis patients. Methods: In total, 52 patients with at least 2 years of follow-up after periodontal and orthodontic treatment were included in this study. After scaling and root planing, orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances or clear aligners was performed. Fixed retainers with twist-flex stainless steel wires were bonded to the palatal or lingual sides of anterior teeth. Changes in clinical parameters, including the plaque index, gingival index, calculus index (CI), probing pocket depth, and radiographic bone levels, were evaluated before bonding of fixed retainers and at a 12-month follow-up. Cumulative survival rates (CSRs) for retainer failure were evaluated according to sex, site, CI, stage of periodontitis, and the severity of the irregularity with the log-rank test and hazard ratios (HRs). Results: Twelve months after bonding of fixed retainers, improvements were observed in all clinical parameters except CI and radiographic bone gain. The overall CSR of the retainers with a CI <1 at the 12-month follow-up after bonding of fixed retainers was significantly higher than that of the retainers with a CI ≥1 at the 12-month follow-up (log-rank test; P<0.001). Patients with stage III (grade B or C) periodontitis had a higher multivariate HR for retainer failure (5.4; 95% confidence interval, 1.22-23.91; P=0.026) than patients with stage I (grade A or B) periodontitis. Conclusions: Although fixed retainers were bonded in periodontitis patients, periodontal health was well maintained if supportive periodontal treatment with repeated oral hygiene education was provided. Nonetheless, fixed retainer failure occurred more frequently in patients who had stage III (grade B or C) periodontitis or a CI ≥1 at 12-month follow-up after bonding of fixed retainers.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제89권6호
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• pp.617-626
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• 2024

The study investigated the behavior of plain and fibered Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) beams under varying loading conditions using integrated analysis of the flexure and acoustic emission tests. The loading rate of testing is -0.25 -2 mm/min. It is observed that on increasing loading rate, flexural strength increases, and toughness decreases. The acoustic emission testing revealed that higher loading rates accelerate crack propagation. Fiber effect and matrix cracking are identified as significant contributors to the release of acoustic emission energy, with fiber rupture/failure and matrix cracking showing rate-dependent behavior. Crack classification analysis indicated that the rise angle (RA) value decreased under quasi-static loading. The average frequency (AF) value increased with the loading rate, but this trend reversed under rate-dependent conditions. K-means analysis identified distinct clusters of crack types with unique frequency and duration characteristics at different loading rates. Furthermore, the historic index and signal strength decreased with increasing loading rate after peak capacity, while the severity index increased in the post-peak zone, indicating more severe damage. The sudden rise in the historic index and cumulative signal strength indicates the possibility of several occurrences, such as the emergence of a significant crack, shifts in cracking modes, abrupt failure, or notable fiber debonding/pull-out. Moreover, there is a distinct rise in the number of AE knees corresponding to the increase in loading rate. The crack mapping from acoustic emission testing aligned with observed failure patterns, validating its use in structural health monitoring.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.269-278
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• 2008

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Traditional Korean Medicine therapy on climacteric symptoms in premature ovarian failure patient. Methods: The patient in this case was 32 years old female. She had a history of the right side ovariectomy and antituberculous chemoteraphy caused by pelvic tuberculosis. And she was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure in October, 2007. She had a climacteric symptoms when she admitted to the OBGY department of Se-Myung University in Je-Cheon. She received Korean Medicine therapies such as herbal medicine, moxibustion, acupuncture. We evaluated patient's health status by Kupperman's index and VAS. Results: After the treatment, the climacteric symptoms in premature ovarian failure patient was improved. Conclusion: This case study shows that Korean Medicine therapies have significant effect on climacteric symptoms in premature ovarian failure.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.187-195
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• 2023

Intensive rainfall during the summer season in Korea has triggered numerous devastating landslides outside of downtown in mountainous areas. The 2D slope stability analysis that is generally used for cut slopes and embankments is inadequate to model slope failure in mountainous areas. This paper presents a new 3D slope stability formulation using the global sliding vector in the limit equilibrium method, and it uses an ellipsoidal slip surface for static and quasi-static analyses. The slip surface's flexibility of the ellipsoid shape gives a lower FS than the spherical failure shape in the Fellenius, Bishop, and Janbu's simplified methods. The increasing sub-columns of each column tend to increase the FS and converge to a steady value. The symmetrical geometric conditions of the convex turning corners do not indicate symmetrical failure of the surface in 3D analysis. Pseudo-static analysis shows that the horizontal seismic force decreases the FS and increases the mass volume at the critical failure state. The stability index takes the FS and corresponding sliding mass into consideration to assess the potential risk of slope failure in complex mountainous terrain. It is a valuable parameter for selecting a vulnerable area and evaluating the overall risk of slope failure.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.23-27
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• 2013

기후변화에 따른 토석류 발생과 그로 인한 피해가 세계적으로 증가 추세에 있다. 토석류 연구는 역학적 관점에서 파괴 후(post-failure) 거동에 해당하며 지반강도와 유동특성을 분석함으로써 특성화할 수 있다. 본 연구는 국내의 토석류 발생지역인 상주(화강암 풍화토), 인제(편마암 풍화토), 포항(이암 및 셰일) 지역을 대상으로 지반의 물성-전단강도 상관관계와 토석류의 유동특성을 평가하였다. 본 연구지역을 대상으로 스웨덴 낙하 콘(Swedish Fall cone) 시험장치를 이용하여 지반의 물성 및 지반강도 사이에 일정한 상관관계가 있음을 밝혔다. 실험결과에 따르면, 인제, 상주, 포항지역에서 채취된 시료에 대해 액성지수(IL)와 비배수 전단강도($C_{ur}$) 사이에 $C_{ur}=(1.2/I_L)^{3.3}$의 관계식이 성립한다. 토석류 흐름을 지배하는 항복응력은 재성형 비배수 전단강도에 상응하는 것으로 간주하고, Bingham 모델과 액성지수-항복응력 관계식을 이용하여 토석류의 유동성을 조사하였다. 유동해석은 국내 풍화토와 낮은 활성점토를 구분하여 적용하였다. 이때 액성지수는 액성한계를 기준으로 $I_L=1$, 1.5, 3.0으로 구분하여 비교분석하였다. 동일한 액성지수($I_L=1$)에 대해, 토석류의 발생 5분 경과 후 최대 이동거리는 250m에 다다른다. 액성지수가 3으로 증가 될 경우, 토석류의 이동거리를 5분까지 살펴본 결과, 국내 풍화토는 낮은 활성점토에 비해 2배 이상 큰 유동성이 있음을 알 수 있었다. 본 유동성 평가기술은 토석류 피해저감기술 전략수립에 활용할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.