• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권11호
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• pp.4002-4018
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• 2023

An integrated neutron interrogation system has been developed for non-destructive assay of highly-radioactive special nuclear materials, to accumulate knowledge of the method through developing and using it. The system combines a differential die-away (DDA) measurement system for the quantification of nuclear materials and a prompt gamma-ray analysis (PGA) system for the detection of neutron poisons which disturb the DDA measurements; a common D-T neutron generator is used. A special care has been taken for the selection of materials to reduce the background gamma rays produced by the interrogation neutrons. A series of measurements were performed to test the basic performance of the system. The results show that the DDA system can quantify plutonium of as small as 20 mg and it is not affected by intense neutron background up to 1.57 × 10⁷ s^-1 and gamma ray of 4.43 × 10¹⁰ s^-1. The gamma-ray background counting rate at the PGA detector was reduced down to 3.9 × 10³ s^-1 even with the use of the D-T neutron generator. The test measurements show that the PGA system is capable of detecting 0.783 g of boron and about 86.8 g of gadolinium in 30 min.

• 품질경영학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.15-22
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• 1980

This paper deals with the problem of determining a minimum cost sampling inspection plan for a single destructive testing by attribute. The cost for inspection lot is constructed by following three cost factors: (1) cost of inspection, (2) cost of accepted defective, (3) cost of rejected lot Using Hald's Bayesian approach in a single non-destructive testing, procedure's for finding the minimum cost single destructive sampling inspection plan by attribute are given. Assuming the uniform distribution as a prior-distribution and using numerical analysis by computer, a minimum cost single destructive sampling inspection plan by attribute for several lot sizes, unit cost, destructive testing cost, and salvage cost is given.

• Current Optics and Photonics
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.31-43
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• 2020

The feasibility of the application of terahertz electromagnetic waves in the diagnosis of prostate cancer was examined. Four samples of incomplete cancerous prostatic paraffin-embedded tissues were examined using terahertz spectral imaging (TPI) system and the results obtained by comparing the absorption coefficient and refractive index of prostate tumor, normal prostate tissue and smooth muscle from one of the paraffin tissue masses examined were reported. Three hundred and sixty cases of absorption coefficients from one of the paraffin tissues examined were used as raw data to classify these three tissues using the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Least Squares Support Vector Machine (LS-SVM). An excellent classification with an accuracy of 92.22% in the prediction set was achieved. Using the distribution information of THz reflection signal intensity from sample surface and absorption coefficient of the sample, an attempt was made to use the TPI system to identify the boundaries of the different tissues involved (prostate tumors, normal and smooth muscles). The location of three identified regions in the terahertz images (frequency domain slice absorption coefficient imaging, 1.2 THz) were compared with those obtained from the histopathologic examination. The tissue tumor region had a distinctively visible color and could well be distinguished from other tissue regions in terahertz images. Results indicate that a THz spectroscopy imaging system can be efficiently used in conjunction with the proposed advanced computer-based mathematical analysis method to identify tumor regions in the paraffin tissue mass of prostate cancer.

• 식품과학과 산업
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.2-22
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• 2022

Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is one of the representative non-destructive and eco-friendly analysis methods used for rapid analysis of various ingredients in the food industry. To develop analysis model with NIRS, Chemometrics are applied after pre-treatment of spectrum. Many studies have been reviewed on the analysis of general and functional components for agricultural and livestock products. In the case of livestock products, some studies have been conducted for on-line analysis. This study investigated results on various samples and component applying near-infrared spectroscopy. Furthermore, the results according to sample condition were compared. It was confirmed that NIRS is applied to various fields in the food industry.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제46권5호
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• pp.615-627
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• 2013

One of the most common defects in reinforced concrete bridge decks is corrosion of steel reinforcing bars. This invisible defect reduces the deck stiffness and affects the bridge's serviceability. Regular monitoring of the bridge is required to detect and control this type of damage and in turn, minimize repair costs. Because the corrosion is hidden within the deck, this type of damage cannot be easily detected by visual inspection and therefore, an alternative damage detection technique is required. This research develops a non-destructive method for detecting reinforcing bar corrosion. Experimental modal analysis, as a non-destructive testing technique, and finite element (FE) model updating are used in this method. The location and size of corrosion in the reinforcing bars is predicted by creating a finite element model of bridge deck and updating the model characteristics to match the experimental results. The practicality and applicability of the proposed method were evaluated by applying the new technique to a two spans bridge for monitoring steel bar corrosion. It was shown that the proposed method can predict the location and size of reinforcing bars corrosion with reasonable accuracy.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.425-432
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• 2003

콘크리트 시공 이음부는 콘크리트 시공시 발생되는 기술적 문제들 중의 하나이다. 이 시공 이음부는 콘크리트의 구조적 측면뿐만 아니라 누수 등의 중대한 결함을 초래하게 되는 요인으로 작용한다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 콘크리트 구조물의 시공 이음부를 비파괴적으로 검사하기 위해 레이더법과 적외선법을 이용하였다. 대상부재로서는 콘크리트 기둥을 선정하여 본 방법들의 적용에 따른 여러 가지 형태의 시공 이음부의 검출특성에 대하여 검토하였다. 그 결과, 레이더법의 경우는 해석모델에 의한 모의해석을 실시하여 실제 측정치와 비교하여 해석할 경우, 시공 이음부에 대한 검출 정도를 보다 향상시킬 수 있음을 알 수 있었다. 또한, 적외선법의 경우는 빛의 작용을 받지 못하는 실내조건 하에서도 측정 표면부를 사전 가열하여 측정하면 결함의 형상까지도 뚜렷이 식별하여 검출 가능함을 알 수 있었다. 따라서, 이들 두 방법을 병행할 경우, 육안으로는 검사가 곤란한 콘크리트 시공 이음부에 대해 빠른 시간내에 넓은 대상의 구조물에 대해 효율적인 검사가 가능함이 입증되었다.

• 보존과학연구
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• 통권35호
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• pp.5-23
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• 2014

완형유리구슬을 비파괴 분석법으로 검증하고 충청지역 출토 유리구슬과 비교분석하여 지역별 시대별 유리구슬의 특징을 분류하고자한다. CaO, $Al_2O_3$(안정제), MgO 등 미량검출 성분은 차이가 미미하였으며, $SiO_2$(주제), $Na_2O$(융제) 분석결과 값 차이가 다른 성분에 비해 컸다. 선행연구 비교 분석결과 문성리 유적 Soda Glass 군은 LCHA형, HCLA형, LCA-B형이 모두 나타났으며, 백제시대 유리구슬로 추정된다. Potash glass 군의 경우 문성리 유적 유리 Potash glass 군은 I형, III형이 모두 나타났다. MgO와 $K_2O$ 함량에 따른 융제($Na_2O$) 성분원료 구분하면 선행연구 및 문성리 유적 유리구슬 모두 MgO 와 $K_2O$의 함량이 1.5 wt.% 이하이므로 광물원료에서 소다를 취한 것으로 판단된다. 한국 출토 금박구슬의 계통분류에 따라 문성리 유적 금박유리구슬을 분류하면 금박 네트론유리(Soda Glass) I형(학곡리, 양동리, 탕정, 남산리, 두정동, 복암리) 유사하다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.259-274
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• 1998

The test results from non-destructive and destructive field testing of a three-span deteriorated reinforced concrete slab bridge are used as a vehicle to examine the reliability of available tools for finite-element analysis of in-situ structures. Issues related to geometric modeling of members and connections, material models, and failure criteria are discussed. The results indicate that current material models and failure criteria are adequate, although lack of inelastic out-of-plane shear response in most nonlinear shell elements is a major shortcoming that needs to be resolved. With proper geometric modeling, it is possible to adequately correlate the measured global, regional, and local responses at all limit states. However, modeling of less understood mechanisms, such as slab-abutment connections, may need to be finalized through a system identification technique. In absence of the experimental data necessary for this purpose, upper and lower bounds of only global responses can be computed reliably. The studies reaffirm that success of finite-element models has to be assessed collectively with reference to all responses and not just a few global measurements.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.81-86
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• 2005

본 논문에서는 반도체 패키지 내부결함의 비파괴 정량평가를 위한 ESPI 기법을 이용한 시스템 및 검사기 법을 제안하고 있으며, 검사시스템은 ESPI 검사장치, 열변형유도장치, 단열챔버로 구성되어있다. 기존 초음파, X-ray 기반의 검사기법에 비하여 측정시간 및 검사방법이 용이하며, 결함의 정량검출이 가능하다는 장점이 있다. 검사결과에서 대부분의 결함이 열 방출이 많은 칩 주위에서 박리결함으로 나타났으며, 원인은 층간 접착강도의 약화와 열분배 설계에서 문제점인 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국전기화학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기화학회 2004년도 전지기술심포지움
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• pp.109-129
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• 2004