• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2023

The unconfined compression strength (UCS) of soils is commonly used either before or during the construction of geo-structures. In the pre-design stage, UCS as a mechanical property is obtained through a laboratory test that requires cumbersome procedures and high costs from in-situ sampling and sample preparation. As an alternative way, the empirical model established from limited testing cases is used to economically estimate the UCS. However, many parameters affecting the 1D soil compression response hinder employing the traditional statistical analysis. In this study, gene expression programming (GEP) is adopted to develop a prediction model of UCS with common affecting soil properties. A total of 79 undisturbed soil samples are collected, of which 54 samples are utilized for the generation of a predictive model and 25 samples are used to validate the proposed model. Experimental studies are conducted to measure the unconfined compression strength and basic soil index properties. A performance assessment of the prediction model is carried out using statistical checks including the correlation coefficient (R), the root mean square error (RMSE), the mean absolute error (MAE), the relatively squared error (RSE), and external criteria checks. The prediction model has achieved excellent accuracy with values of R, RMSE, MAE, and RSE of 0.98, 10.01, 7.94, and 0.03, respectively for the training data and 0.92, 19.82, 14.56, and 0.15, respectively for the testing data. From the sensitivity analysis and parametric study, the liquid limit and fine content are found to be the most sensitive parameters whereas the sand content is the least critical parameter.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제52권5호
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• pp.472-475
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• 2012

Objective : The aim of this study is to establish the value of hand elevation test as a reproducible provocative test for the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Methods : We had a prospective study of 45 hands of 38 patients diagnosed with CTS between April 2005 and February 2009. The diagnosis of CTS was based on the American Academy of Neurology clinical diagnostic criteria. Experimental and control group patients underwent Tinel's test, Phalen's test, carpal compression test and hand elevation test as provocative tests for CTS. Results : We used chi-square analysis to compare Tinel's test and Phalen's test, carpal compression test with hand elevation test. The sensitivity and specificity of the hand elevation test is 86.7% and 88.9% each. Tinel's test had 82.2% sensitivity and 88.9% specificity. Phalen's test had 84.4% sensitivity and 86.7% specificity. Carpal compression test had 84.4% sensitivity 82.2% specificity. Comparisons of sensitivity and specificity between hand elevation test and Tinel's test, Phalen's test, and carpal compression test had no statistically significant differences. To compare the diagnostic accuracies of four tests, the area under the non-parametric receiver operating character curve was applied. Conclusion : The hand elevation test has higher sensitivity and specificity than Tinel's test, Phalen's test, and carpal compression test. Chi-square statistical analysis confirms the hand elevation test is not ineffective campared with Tinel's test, Phalen's test, and carpal compression test.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.131-141
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• 2001

목적: 수술을 필요로 하는 난치성 간질 중 전두엽 간질은 두 번째로 흔하나 간질 병소의 국소화는 쉽지 않다. 이 연구에서는 수술로 확인한 전두엽 간질환자를 대상으로 F-18-FDG PET의 간질 병소 국소화 성능을 알아보았다. 대상 및 방법:본 병원에서 간질 표준 검사 후 전두엽 간질로 진단되어 병소절제술을 시행한 후 간질이 잘 조절된 환자 24명을 대상으로 하였다. 이들은 모두 수술 후 Engel 분류상 I 또는 II 로 예후가 좋은 환자로서 수술 병리소견에 피질이형성증 18, 종양 4, 피질 반흔 2예이었다. F-18-FDG PET스캔에서의 대사 감소 부위를 육안 판독과 SPM 방법으로 분석하고 간질 병소를 국소화하였다. SPM 분석 때에 유의수준을 바꾸어가며 간질원인병소 국소화성능을 비교하였다. 결과: MR에 구조이상 병변이 보이는 경우가 12예, 정상례가 11예이었다. 육안 판독에 의한 F-18 FDG PET의 간질 병소를 편측화 또는 국소화 정확도는 54% (13/24)이었다. MR에서 구조적 이상이 있었던 경우는 67%에서, MR에 이상 소견이 없었던 경우 50%에서 F-18 FDG PET으로 대사 감소부위를 찾아 간질 병소를 발견하였다. SPM 분석에서는 유의수준 p값을 낮출수록 예민도가 감소하였다. SPM 방법으로 분석한 F-18 FDG PET의 간질원인 병소발견 예민도는 63%로 육안 판독에 비하여 높았으나 통계적 차이는 없었다. 결론: F-18 FDG PET은 전두엽 간질 환자에서 간질 병소를 예민하게 국소화하였으며 뇌 MR에서 구조적 병변이 없는 경우에서도 비슷한 빈도로 대사 감소부위를 찾아주었다. SPM 분석 방법은 F-18 FDG PET 전문가의 육안분석과 대등한 예민도를 보여 주었고 따라서 전두엽 간질 환자에서 간질 병소를 찾는데 도움될 것이라 생각한다.발생하기 용이함을 의미한다. 시스템과 사용자 설명서는 국내 시행이 가능한 상태로 판단된다. 그러나, 시행 시에 치료표적에서의 오차는 크지 않을 것으로 예상이 되지만, 위험장기에서의 오차는 클 것으로 예상되며, 이에 대한 방안이 마련돼야 할 것이며, 또한 임상의 중요성과 연관해 의미 있는 2차원 선량분포의 기준 마련이 요구된다.본 GE $Advance^{TM}$ PET 시스템이 임상에의 적용에 적합함을 보여주었다.mens사의 상용 분석 프로그램에는 해당 기능이 없어 계산값의 비교를 통한 검증은 수행하지 못하였고, 수화(hydration)와 탈수(dehydration) 각각의 조건에 따른 신장기능 분석에 적용하였을 때, 판별 기준이 되는 유의미한 값을 산출하여 타당성 검증을 대신하였다. 결론: 이 연구에서 개발한 핵의학 영상의 정량적 분석을 통한 신장기능 분석 프로그램을 사용하여 신장 기능을 분석한 결과, 타당성 있는 결과를 도출하여 그 유용성을 입증하였다. 이 개발 프로그램은 좀 더 다양한 임상응용 목적의 분석기능을 사용자가 직접 개발, 추가하기가 용이하여 기존 상용 프로그램보다 연구적 활용범위가 크다고 사료된다.2.2{\pm}0.4\;(1.6{\sim}3.2){\mu}g/ml$와 $1.4{\pm}0.2\;(0.8{\sim}1.6){\mu}g/ml$로서(p=0.16), 표준균주 3종 모두에서 Infecton의 MBC 또한 ciprofloxacin에 비해 $2{\sim}4$배가 높았다. 결론: Tc-99m Infecton은 ciprofloxacin 보다는 약하였지만 표준균주에 대해 생체외 항균력을 보였다.를 보였고 또한 다변량분석에서 휴식기의 관류지수는 좌심실 확장을 예측할 수 있는 유일한 지표였다. 또한 작은 수의 증례이지만

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.25-36
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• 1998

석유화학산업에서는 많은 복잡한 공정과 고온, 고압으로 가연성과 반응성을 가진 화학물질을 사용$\cdot$저장하고 있기 때문에 화재 및 폭발사고의 가능성이 잠재하고 있다. 화학공장은 특성상 BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion)와 Fireball이 일어날 가능성이 높다. 본 연구에서는 BLEVE와 Fireball에 의한 폭발 영향평가를 위하여 모델을 제시하고 피해를 예측 할 수 있는 컴퓨터 프로그램을 개발하였다. BLEVE는 단열 팽창 모델, 등온 팽창 모델, 물리적 폭발모델을 Fireball은 Solid 모델을 사용하였으며 모델의 매개변수의 민감도를 분석하였다. 또한, 벤젠, 톨루엔, 메타-자일렌의 BLEVE와 Fireball에 의한 폭발량 등의 피해를 산정하였다.

• 대한기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기계학회 2000년도 추계학술대회논문집A
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• pp.446-451
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• 2000

In this paper, a S/W system for a structural analysis of machine tools has been suggested. The system is so designed to reduce manual interfacing effort. An object-oriented language is used for making a graphic user interface. In this system parametric modelling technique is applied to construct a FE model without much user intervention. The FE model is automatically updated when the design parameters are changed by user. Not only single FE analysis but also a trade-off analysis for calculating the sensitivity information of design variables is possible using this system. All data generated by this system are saved in the database. So it possible to retrieve the result later without another analysis. It is found that the design time can be reduced and unnecessary operation avoided using this system.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제54권10호
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• pp.3766-3777
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• 2022

It is essential to ensure the safety of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) transport cask in drop situation that is included in transport accident scenarios. The safety of the drop situation is affected by the impact absorption performance of impact limiters. Therefore, when designing an impact limiter, the uncertainty in the material properties that affect the impact absorption performance must be considered. In this study, the material properties of the wood inside the impact limiter were selected as the variables for a parametric study. The sensitivity analysis of the drop response of the SNF transport cask with impact limiter was performed. The minimum wood strength required to prevent a direct collision between the cask and floor was derived from the analysis results. In addition, the plastic strain response was analyzed and strain-based evaluation was performed. Based on this result, the critical values of wood properties that change the impact dynamic characteristics were investigated. Finally, the optimal material properties of wood were obtained to secure the structural safety of the SNF transport cask. The results of this study can contribute to the development of SNF transport cask, thereby ensuring safety in transport accident conditions.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2002년도 하계학술대회 논문집 Vol.3 No.2
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• pp.593-596
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• 2002

In this paper, the effect of device model parameter variation on three-dimensional embedded passive devices was investigated using statistical analysis. The optimized equivalent circuit models for several different structures were obtained from HSPICE simulation. The mean and the standard deviation of model parameters were extracted and the sensitivity analysis for each component was performed. From the analysis, the performance and parametric yield of the devices can be analyzed.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.9-21
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• 2004

The present study aims at the reliability analysis of steel towers against the limit state of deflection. For this purpose tip deflection of the tower has been obtained after carrying out the dynamic analysis of the tower using modal method. This tip deflection is employed for subsequent reliability analysis. A limit state function based on serviceability criterion of deflection is derived in terms of random variables. A complete procedure of reliability computation is then presented. To study the influence of various random variables on tower reliability, sensitivity analysis has been carried out. Design points, important for probabilistic design of towers, are also located on the failure surface. Some parametric studies have also been included to obtain the results of academic and field interest.

• KCI Concrete Journal
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.27-34
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• 2001

This paper presents the results of a study on the effects of pounding at expansion joints of concrete bridges under earthquake ground motions. An engineering approach, rather than continuum mechanics, is emphasized. First, the sensitivity analysis of the gap element stiffness is performed. Second, usefulness of the analysis method for simulation of pounding phenomena is demonstrated. Third, the effects of pounding on the ductility demands measured in terms of the rotation of column ends are investigated. Two-dimensional FE analysis using a bilinear hysterestic model for bridge substructure joints and a nonlinear gap element for the expansion joint is performed on a realistic bridge with an expansion joint. Effects of the primary factors on the ductility demand such as gap sizes and characteristics of earthquake ground motion are investigated through a parametric study. The major conclusions are that pounding effect is generally negligible on the ductility demand for wide practical ranges of gap size and peak ground acceleration, but is potentially significant at the locations of impact.

• Computational Structural Engineering : An International Journal
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.19-29
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• 2003

In the present study, finite element linear buckling analysis is performed for grid-stiffened composite plates. A hybrid element with drilling degrees of freedom is employed to reduce the effect of the sensitivity of mesh distortion and to match the degrees of freedom between skins and stiffeners. The preliminary static stress distribution is analyzed for the determination of accurate load distribution. Parametric study of grid structures is performed and three types of buckling modes are observed. The maximum limit of buckling load was found at the local skin-buckling mode. In order to maximize buckling loads, stiffened panels need to be designed to be buckled in skin-buckling mode.