• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.113-124
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• 1997

Based on the recent developments of the reliability-based structural analysis and design as well as the extending knowledge on the probabilistic characteristics of load and resistances, the probability based design criteria have been successfully developed for many standards. Since the probabilistic characteristics depend highly on the local load and resistances, it is recognized to develop the design criterion compatible with domestic requirements. The existing optimum design methods, which are generally based on the structural theory and certain engineering exprience, do not realistically consider the uncertainties of load and resistances and the basic reliability concepts. This study is directed to propose a optimum design based Expected Total Cost Minimization on two-way slab system which could possibly replace optimum design based traditional provisions of the current code, based on the AFOSM reliablity theory.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제48권5호
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• pp.583-597
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• 2023

This paper introduces a novel approach to multi-material topology optimization (MTO) targeting in-plane bi-directional functionally graded (IBFG) non-uniform thickness Reissner-Mindlin plates, employing an alternative active phase approach. The mathematical formulation integrates a first shear deformation theory (FSDT) to address compliance minimization as the objective function. Through an alternating active-phase algorithm in conjunction with the block Gauss-Seidel method, the study transforms a multi-phase topology optimization challenge with multi-volume fraction constraints into multiple binary phase sub-problems, each with a single volume fraction constraint. The investigation focuses on IBFG materials that incorporate adequate local bulk and shear moduli to enhance the precision of material interactions. Furthermore, the well-established mixed interpolation of tensorial components 4-node elements (MITC4) is harnessed to tackle shear-locking issues inherent in thin plate models. The study meticulously presents detailed mathematical formulations for IBFG plates in the MTO framework, underscored by numerous numerical examples demonstrating the method's efficiency and reliability.

• 대한전기학회논문지:전력기술부문A
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• 제53권10호
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• pp.556-564
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• 2004

This paper presents an application of parallel Genetic Algorithm-Tabu Search(GA-TS) algorithm to search an optimal solution of a reconfiguration in distribution system. The aim of the reconfiguration of distribution systems is to determine switch position to be opened for loss minimization in the radial distribution systems, which is a discrete optimization problem. This problem has many constraints and very difficult to solve the optimal switch position because it has many local minima. This paper develops parallel GA-TS algorithm for reconfiguration of distribution systems. In parallel GA-TS, GA operators are executed for each processor. To prevent solution of low fitness from appearing in the next generation, strings below the average fitness are saved in the tabu list. If best fitness of the GA is not changed for several generations, TS operators are executed for the upper 10% of the population to enhance the local searching capabilities. With migration operation, best string of each node is transferred to the neighboring node aster predetermined iterations are executed. For parallel computing, we developed a PC-cluster system consisting of 8 PCs. Each PC employs the 2 GHz Pentium Ⅳ CPU and is connected with others through ethernet switch based fast ethernet. To show the usefulness of the proposed method, developed algorithm has been tested and compared on a distribution systems in the reference paper. From the simulation results, we can find that the proposed algorithm is efficient and robust for the reconfiguration of distribution system in terms of the solution qualify. speedup. efficiency and computation time.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.397-405
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• 2009

Purpose: Soft tissue defect of anterior chest wall is caused by trauma, infection, tumors and irradiation. To reconstruct damaged anterior chest wall does require to consider the patient's body condition, the cause, the location, the depth and the size of deletion, the circulation of surrounding tissue and minimization of functional and cosmetic disability. In this report, we suggest the algorithm of configuration for reconstruction methods. Methods: A retrospective study of 20 patients who underwent anterior chest wall reconstruction with pedicled musculocutaneous flap and fasciocutaneous flap was conducted. We collected the information of the patient's body condition, the cause, the size, the depth and the location of deletion, implemented flap and complication. We observed and evaluated flap compatibility, functional and cosmetic results. Patients completed survey about the extent to their satisfaction. Result: Follow up period after surgery was from 6 to 26 months, survival of flap were confirmed in all of patients' case. Two cases of local necrosis, one case of wound disruption were reported, but all these were cured by the debridement and primary closure. One hematoma and one seroma formation were observed in donor site. Longer surgery time, more bleeding amount and more transfusion volume were reported in the group of musculocutenous flap. Conclusion: Long term follow up result showed the successful reconstruction in all patients without recurrence and with minimal donor site morbidity. In addition, the patients' satisfaction for cosmetic and functional results were scaled relatively higher. This confirmed the importance of reconstruction algorithm for the chest wall reconstruction.

• KIEE International Transactions on Power Engineering
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• 제5A권2호
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• pp.116-124
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• 2005

This paper presents an application of the parallel Genetic Algorithm-Tabu Search (GA- TS) algorithm, and that is to search for an optimal solution of a reconfiguration in distribution systems. The aim of the reconfiguration of distribution systems is to determine the appropriate switch position to be opened for loss minimization in radial distribution systems, which is a discrete optimization problem. This problem has many constraints and it is very difficult to solve the optimal switch position because of its numerous local minima. This paper develops a parallel GA- TS algorithm for the reconfiguration of distribution systems. In parallel GA-TS, GA operators are executed for each processor. To prevent solution of low fitness from appearing in the next generation, strings below the average fitness are saved in the tabu list. If best fitness of the GA is not changed for several generations, TS operators are executed for the upper 10$\%$ of the population to enhance the local searching capabilities. With migration operation, the best string of each node is transferred to the neighboring node after predetermined iterations are executed. For parallel computing, we developed a PC-cluster system consisting of 8 PCs. Each PC employs the 2 GHz Pentium IV CPU and is connected with others through switch based rapid Ethernet. To demonstrate the usefulness of the proposed method, the developed algorithm was tested and is compared to a distribution system in the reference paper From the simulation results, we can find that the proposed algorithm is efficient and robust for the reconfiguration of distribution system in terms of the solution quality, speedup, efficiency, and computation time.

• 한국지능시스템학회논문지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.748-754
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• 2010

깨어진 항아리 조각들을 가상 공간에서 조립하기 위하여 조각 표면을 이용한 빠른 3차원 회전축 추정 방법을 제안한다. 물체의 원형성과 표면의 국지적 평면성을 이용하여 대칭축을 찾는 방법을 사용한다. 항아리 조각 같은 회전축 대칭 물체는 반지름이 다른 여러 원통의 중첩으로 생각될 수 있다. 각 원통의 원형성을 회전축 계산에 이용한다. 먼저, 표면 위 임의의한 점을 지정하고 그 점을 통과하는 여러 개의 원통상의 궤도를 각각의 곡률의 변화를 측정 검사하여 조사한다. 올바른 원의 궤도는 곡률의 변화가 없을 것이므로 가장 작은 곡률의 변화가 원의 궤도로 선택된다. 또한 원의 중심점으로 축이 통과하는 경로가 되므로 원의 중심점이 축의 위치가 된다. 표면의 국지적 평면성과 프로파일 곡선 근사를 통한 축 위치 추정 방법 또한 연구 되었다. 제안된 방법은 기존의 방법에 비해 계산 속도가 향상되었고 조각의 부위에 영향을 받지 않는 강건성을 가짐을 실험적으로 입증하였다.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제38A권9호
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• pp.798-809
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• 2013

본 논문에서는 부정확한 채널 정보가 주어진 환경에서 multi-user peer-to-peer 증폭 및 전달 릴레이 시스템에 대한 robust 릴레이 및 수신기 필터 설계 방법을 제안한다. 구체적으로, 평균 자승 오류율 합을 최소화 하는 관점에서 릴레이 및 수신기 필터를 구한다. 우선 iterative 연산이 필요한 joint 최적화 필터 설계 방법을 제시한다. 그리고 iterative 방법의 연산 복잡도를 개선하기 위해 릴레이 필터의 분해능에 기반을 둔 두 가지 robust non-iterative 부최적화 방법을 제안한다. 또한 릴레이와 특정 수신기 간의 local channel state information 만을 이용하는 변형된 수신기 설계 방법을 추가적으로 제안한다. 연산 복잡도 분석과 평균 자승 오류율 합 및 비트 오류율 성능을 확인하는 실험을 통해, 제안하는 robust non-iterative 부최적화 방법이 robust iterative 최적화 방법과 비교해 연산량 감소 효과는 크면서 성능 열화는 제한적임을 확인하였다. 그리고 채널 정보의 부정확함이 존재하는 시스템 환경에서 제안하는 방법의 상당한 robustness 를 확인하였다.

• KIEE International Transactions on Power Engineering
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• 제5A권3호
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• pp.269-279
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• 2005

This paper presents an application of the parallel Adaptive Evolutionary Algorithm (AEA) to search an optimal solution of a reconfiguration in distribution systems. The aim of the reconfiguration is to determine the appropriate switch position to be opened for loss minimization in radial distribution systems, which is a discrete optimization problem. This problem has many constraints and it is very difficult to find the optimal switch position because of its numerous local minima. In this investigation, a parallel AEA was developed for the reconfiguration of the distribution system. In parallel AEA, a genetic algorithm (GA) and an evolution strategy (ES) in an adaptive manner are used in order to combine the merits of two different evolutionary algorithms: the global search capability of GA and the local search capability of ES. In the reproduction procedure, proportions of the population by GA and ES are adaptively modulated according to the fitness. After AEA operations, the best solutions of AEA processors are transferred to the neighboring processors. For parallel computing, a PC-cluster system consisting of 8 PCs·was developed. Each PC employs the 2 GHz Pentium IV CPU, and is connected with others through switch based fast Ethernet. The new developed algorithm has been tested and is compared to distribution systems in the reference paper to verify the usefulness of the proposed method. From the simulation results, it is found that the proposed algorithm is efficient and robust for distribution system reconfiguration in terms of the solution quality, speedup, efficiency, and computation time.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.741-749
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• 2018

Structural health monitoring (SHM) systems are necessary to achieve smart predictive maintenance and repair planning as well as they lead to a safe operation of mechanical structures. In the context of vibration-based SHM the measured structural responses are employed to draw conclusions about the structural integrity. This usually leads to a mathematically illposed inverse problem which needs regularization. The restriction of the solution set of this inverse problem by using prior information about the damage properties is advisable to obtain meaningful solutions. Compared to the undamaged state typically only a few local stiffness changes occur while the other areas remain unchanged. This change can be described by a sparse damage parameter vector. Such a sparse vector can be identified by employing $L_1$-regularization techniques. This paper presents a novel framework for damage parameter identification by combining sparse solution techniques with an Extended Kalman Filter. In order to ensure sparsity of the damage parameter vector the measurement equation is expanded by an additional nonlinear $L_1$-minimizing observation. This fictive measurement equation accomplishes stability of the Extended Kalman Filter and leads to a sparse estimation. For verification, a proof-of-concept example on a quadratic aluminum plate is presented.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제10권10호
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• pp.1891-1896
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• 2006

이 논문에서는 능동형태 모델을 개선하여 입술의 형태를 효과적으로 추출하는 방법을 제안하였다. 입술의 형태변형은 능동형태 모델에 기반을 둔 통계적 형태 변형 모델을 사용하여 표현하였다. 능동형태 모델에서 각 점은 지엽적인 정보인 프로파일을 기반으로 독립적으로 이동하기 때문에 많은 오류가 발생할 수 있다. 전역적인 정보를 사용하기 위하여 이 논문에서는 능동윤곽선 모델에서 사용하는 것과 유사한 에너지 함수를 정의하고 전체 에너지가 최소화되는 위치로 점들이 이동하게 하였다. Tulip 1 데이터 베이스에 있는 입술 영상을 대상으로 실험한 결과, 제안한 방법이 기존 방법보다 실제 형태에 가깝게 입술을 추출하였다.