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Optimal field synthesis for enhancing the modeling capabilities of reservoir/aquifer fields

  • Jang, Min-Chul;Choe, Jong-Geun
    • 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2003.11a
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    • pp.684-689
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    • 2003
  • One field identified by an inverse method is one of multiple candidate solutions those are independently obtained through a specific estimation technique. While averaging of optimized fields can provide a better description of the spatial feature of an unknown field, it deteriorates the flow and transport characteristics of the optimized fields. As a result, the averaged field is not suited for modeling aquifer performances. Based on genetic algorithm, an optimal field synthesis technique is developed, which combines diversely optimized fields into a refined group of fields. Each field in the population is paired, and a sub-region of each field is exchanged by crossover operation to create a group of synthesized fields of enhanced modeling capability. The population of the fields is evolved till the synthesized fields become sufficiently similar. Applications of the optimal field synthesis to synthetic cases indicate that the objective functions of the fields assessing the modeling capabilities are further reduced after the optimal field synthesis. The identified fields from various inverse techniques may yield a range of modeling results under varied flow situations. The uncertainty is narrowed down through the optimal field synthesis and the associated modeling results converge on that of the reference field. The developed inverse modeling facilitates the construction of a reliable simulation model and hence trustworthy predictions of the future performances.

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Fracture Mechanics Analysis of Cracked Plate Repaired by Patch(II) - The Analysis of Debonding Effect - (보강재로 보수된 균열평판의 파괴역학적 해석(II)-분리 영향에 대한 연구-)

  • Jeong, Gi-Hyeon;Yang, Won-Ho;Jo, Myeong-Rae
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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    • v.24 no.9 s.180
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    • pp.2246-2251
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    • 2000
  • Adhesive bonding repair methods has been used for a number of decades for construction of damaged structures. In order to evaluate the life of cracked aging aircraft structures, the repair technique which uses adhesively bonded boron/epoxy composite patches is being widely considered as a cost-effective and reliable method. But, this repair method contains many shortcomings. One of these shortcomings, debonding is major issue. When the adhesive shear stress increases, debonding is caused at the end of patch and plate interface. And this debonding is another defect except cracks propagation. In this paper, we assess safety at the cracked AI-plate repaired by Br/Epoxy composite patch. Firstly, from the view of fracture mechanics, reduction of stress intensity factors is determined by the variety of patch feature. Secondly, using the elastic analysis and finite element analysis, the distribution of adhesive shear stresses is acquired. Finally, The problem of how to optimize the geometric configurations of the patch has been discussed.

The Biology of Phenolic Containing Vesicles

  • Schoenwaelder, Monica E.A.
    • ALGAE
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    • v.23 no.3
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    • pp.163-175
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    • 2008
  • Phenolic compounds play a major role in the interaction of plants with their environment. They are thought to have been a feature of higher plants since early colonization of the land. Phenolics are crucial for many important aspects of plant life. They can play structural roles in different supporting or protective tissues, for example in cell walls, they can be involved in defence strategies, and signalling properties particularly in the interactions between plants and their environment. In brown algae, phenolic compounds are contained within membrane bound vesicles known as physodes, and their roles in algae are thought to be similar to those of higher plant phenolics. They can be stained using various histochemical stains, however, none of these stains are phenolic specific so care must be taken during interpretation of such results. Many, but not all phenolics are also autofluorescent under UV or violet light. Physodes are involved in cell wall construction, both in primary and secondary walls in brown algae. They bind together with other wall components to make a tough wall. They have also been found to play a role at fertilization, in blocking polyspermy in some species. Sperm are very quickly rendered immobile after phenolic release from newly fertilized zygotes seconds after fertilization. Phenolic compounds are thought to be important herbivore deterrents in some species due to their astringent nature. Phenolic compounds also offer effective UV protection in the early life stages and also the adults of many algal species. In the future, this factor may also make them an important player in the pharmaceutical and skincare industries.

Characteristic of GaN Growth on the Periodically Patterned Substrate for Several Reactor Configurations (반응로 형상에 따른 주기적으로 배열된 패턴위의 GaN 성장 특성)

  • Kang, Sung-Ju;Kim, Jin-Taek;Pak, Bock-Choon;Lee, Cheul-Ro;Baek, Byung-Joon
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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    • v.31 no.3 s.258
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    • pp.225-233
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    • 2007
  • The growth of GaN on the patterned substances has proven favorable to achieve thick, crack-free GaN layers. In this paper, numerical modeling of transport and reaction of species is performed to estimate the growth rate of GaN from tile reaction of TMG(trimethly-gallium) and ammonia. GaN growth rate was estimated through the model analysis including the effect of species velocity, thermal convection and chemical reaction, and thermal condition for the uniform deposition was to be presented. The effect of shape and construction of microscopic pattern was also investigated using a simulator to perform surface analysis, and a review was done on the quantitative thickness and shape in making GaN layer on the pattern. Quantitative analysis was especially performed about the shape of reactor geometry, periodicity of pattern and flow conditions which decisively affect the quality of crystal growth. It was found that the conformal deposition could be obtained with the inclination of trench ${\Theta}>125^{\circ}$. The aspect ratio was sensitive to the void formation inside trench and the void located deep in trench with increased aspect ratio.

A Study on the Ultimate Shear Strength Estimation of the Interior Joints of Steel Beam and Reinforced Concrete Column (철골보와 철근콘크리트기둥으로 구성된 내부 접합부의 극한전단강도 산정에 관한 연구)

  • Mun, Sang-Hun;An, Jae-Hyeok;Park, Cheon-Seok
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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    • v.21 no.2 s.74
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    • pp.57-62
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    • 2006
  • Recent trends in the construction of building frame feature the use of composite steel concrete members. One of such system, RCS(Reinforced Concrete column and Steel beam) system, is known as a type of system to maximize the structural and economic benefits in the most efficient manner. This paper is focusing on an study of ultimate shear strength estimation of the interior beam-column joints of RCS system, with reinforced concrete column and steel beam. Current design methods as well as the majority of the previous researches for ultimate shear strength of the interior beam-column joint of RCS system are not easy to apply actual manner. There is a need to propose the rational macro models based on analytical approach. In this study, design method variables for interior beam-column joints of RCS system is studied assuming shear resistance of steel web panel, diagonal concrete strut mechanism and truss mechanism. Finally, calculated results based on the proposed design model are compared with test data.

A Study on the Complex type & Space Character of Japanese Community Mixed-support Facility (일본 공동체복합지원시설의 복합화 유형과 공간에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Su-Mi;Kim, Moon-Duck;Seo, Su-Mi
    • Journal of the Korean housing association
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.11-18
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    • 2009
  • After 2004, as the community mixed-support facility in Japan was admitted as a private business of public facilities based on the Special Law for Urban Regeneration, the community mixed-support facilities in Japan are developed into various types with the view of the urban regeneration and urban renewal, more different point of view, and a tendency of establishment of the community facility has been considerably changed for the past twenty years. The reasons of the change are the social demand for the reformation of facility and the modification of subsidy constitution according to the establishment of equal facility. Some examples of that are the construction of lifelong education community and the change into a equivalent society between male and female and the adjusting to the aging and the welfare society and the social situation of more consumption recently, and in order to emerge from former building system, new facilities related to the contents are being expanded. The complex of the community mixed-support facility has an advantage in that it supplies the services for the complex of the community mixed-support facility, constitutes the communal character and the sense of solidarity among residents and can lead the development of region through the exchange of regional information. Through the Japanese community mixed-support facility which has many cases of it, this study would recognize the suggestion, the feature of it and examine the complex types.

The Study on Properties of Surface Degradation of Silicone Rubber for Outdoor Use (옥외용 실리콘 고무의 표면 열화 특성 연구)

  • Seo, K.S.;Kim, J.H.;Song, W.C.;Moon, J.S.;Park, Y.K.;You, Y.S.
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1999.07e
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    • pp.2302-2304
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    • 1999
  • The application of polymeric insulators for outdoor use has been increasing as a new replacement of overhead line in abroad. In domestic case, it is actively going on the research of polymeric insulators. The Silicone rubber among polymeric insulators have a good electrical properties, due to surface hydrophobicity. This paper is concentrated on the recovery of surface hydrophobicity and the change of surface construction after electrical stress. The feature of silicone rubber, a good hydrophobicity, is demanded the improvement method as the estimation of the non-ceramic insulators like it.

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Versatile robotic platform for structural health monitoring and surveillance

  • Esser, Brian;Huston, Dryver R.
    • Smart Structures and Systems
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    • v.1 no.4
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    • pp.325-338
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    • 2005
  • Utilizing robotic based reconfigurable nodal structural health monitoring systems has many advantages over static or human positioned sensor systems. However, creating a robot capable of traversing a variety of civil infrastructures is a difficult task, as these structures each have unique features and characteristics posing a variety of challenges to the robot design. This paper outlines the design and implementation of a novel robotic platform for deployment on ferromagnetic structures as an enabling structural health monitoring technology. The key feature of this design is the utilization of an attachment device which is an advancement of the common magnetic base found in the machine tool industry. By mechanizing this switchable magnetic circuit and redesigning it for light weight and compactness, it becomes an extremely efficient and robust means of attachment for use in various robotic and structural health monitoring applications. The ability to engage and disengage the magnet as needed, the very low power required to do so, the variety of applicable geometric configurations, and the ability to hold indefinitely once engaged make this device ideally suited for numerous robotic and distributed sensor network applications. Presented here are examples of the mechanized variable force magnets, as well as a prototype robot which has been successfully deployed on a large construction site. Also presented are other applications and future directions of this technology.

A Study on the Indoor Air Pollutants Emission Characteristics by Composed Building Materials (건축자재 마감구성에 따른 실내공기오염물질 방출특성에 관한 연구)

  • Park, Jin-Chul;Rhee, Eon-Ku;Yu, Hyung-Ku
    • Proceedings of the SAREK Conference
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    • 2005.11a
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    • pp.3-8
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    • 2005
  • Building parts of Multi-Family Houses are consisted of several building material assembly. Therefore, after selecting building materials with test result of emission intensity and their feature, composed building materials are made equally with actual construction methods, and experimented emission intensity. 7 days after experiment, formaldehyde emission intensity appeared low in an order of Tile Wall, Wood Flooring, Wallpaper, Reum Flooring, Silk Wallpaper, and 20 days after experiment, TVOC emission intensity appeared low in an order of Tile Wall, Reum Flooring, Silk Wallpaper, Wood Flooring, Wallpaper. There was a clear difference in TVOC emission intensity according to kind of building materials. Composed building materials that weight per unit area is big and omission intensity is high, they effect continuously to indoor air because decrement is small.

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Preliminary Investigation for Quality Control of Railroad Compaction Fills Using Stiffness Measurements (강성 측정을 이용한 철도 토공 노반의 품질관리 예비연구)

  • Park, Chul-Soo;Park, In-Beom;Kim, Hak-Sung;Choi, Chan-Yong;Mok, Young-Jin
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 2008.06a
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    • pp.158-167
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    • 2008
  • The quality control of compacted fills has been carried out by evaluating relative densities and coefficients of soil reaction. These measures have several limitations regarding repeatability and reliability of field measurements, and difficulties to use in the fills including large grain size as gravels and boulders. Also, the density is not directly related to the design parameter such as resilient modulus. A preliminary investigation for the usage of the stiffness as a control measure has been carried out. In the laboratory, the stiffness (P-wave velocity) was measured during compaction tests. The stiffness at the optimal moisture content was proposed to use a target control parameter likewise maximum dry density. A field method to match the target stiffness was also proposed by considering easiness of the method and availability of equipment. The most phenomenal feature of the method is that the control parameter (stiffness) is closely related to resilient modulus and can be consistently used from the design stage to the field control during construction.

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