• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.1787-1796
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• 2014

본 연구의 목적은 베이지안 네트워크 기법을 이용하여 기상학적 가뭄지수의 민감도를 확률론적으로 평가하는 것이다. 즉, 기상학적 가뭄에 관련되는 다양한 지수 간의 상호연관성을 분석하여 가뭄지수 사이의 선후관계를 파악하였다. 이에 본 연구에서는 정상강우비율(PN)과 30일, 60일, 90일 지속기간 표준강수지수(SPI30, SPI60, SPI90)의 자료를 기반으로 베이지안 네트워크 모형을 개발하여 기상학적 가뭄특성을 평가하였으며, 다양한 시간단위(지속기간)에 따른 가뭄지수 간의 사후확률에 대한 민감도 분석을 수행하였다. 결과적으로는 다양한 지수 간의 의존관계를 파악하였으며, 이를 활용하여 효율적인 가뭄감시를 수행할 수 있는 표준강수지수의 활용방안을 제시하였다.

• 방사성폐기물학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.19-35
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• 2014

파이로처리 방사성폐기물 처분장에서 폐쇄 후 처분장의 성능에 영향을 줄 수 있는 근계 영역 내 세가지 주요 설계 관련 요소에 대하여 주요 핵종별로 최종 피폭 선량에 주는 민감도를 확률론적인 접근을 통하여 조사하였다. 농축 피폭 집단에 방사선 피폭을 주는 주요한 핵종들이 처분장에서 유출된 후 처분 시스템 근계 영역 내 다양한 매질을 이동하는 것에 관련되어, 이들 요소가 어느 정도의 영향을 주게 되는지 보기 위하여 처분 용기의 수명, 선원항으로서 처분 용기에서의 연간 핵종 유출률, 그리고 처분장 주요 인공 방벽으로서 완충재의 손실도 등의 변화에 따른 결과를 검토하였다. 처분장에 대한 결정론적, 확률론적 안전성 평가를 병행 수행하여, 이 세가지 설계 요소의 물리적 변화가 통계적 분포를 가지고 일어난다고 가정하는 확률론적 접근 방법에 따른 연구 결과는 제 1 부의 이 연구에, 그리고 세가지 설계 요소가 가질 수 있는 조합을 서로 다른 시나리오로서 비교하는 결정론적인 방법으로 접근한 결과는 별도로 제 2 부에 제시하였다. 두 가지 접근 결과와 함께 고려된 인자들에 대하여 모두 결과에 민감한 것으로 나타나 이러한 결과와 방법론은 향후 처분장 설계에 모범적인 피드백을 줄 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.237-262
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• 2015

In this study, we try to compare different intensity measures for evaluating nonlinear response of bridge structure. This paper presents seismic analytic fragility of a three-span concrete girder highway bridge. A complete detail of bridge modeling parameters and also its verification has been presented. Fragility function considers the relationship of intensities of the ground motion and probability of exceeding certain state of damage. Incremental dynamic analysis (IDA) has been subjected to the bridge from medium to strong ground motions. A suite of 20 earthquake ground motions with different range of PGAs are used in nonlinear dynamic analysis of the bridge. Complete sensitive analyses have been done on the response of bridge and also efficiency and practically of them are studied to obtain a proficient intensity measure for these types of structure by considering its sensitivity to the period of the bridge. Three dimensional finite element (FE) model of the bridge is developed and analyzed. The numerical results show that the bridge response is very sensitive to the earthquake ground motions when PGA and Sa (Ti, 5%) are used as intensity measure (IM) and also indicated that the failure probability of the bridge system is dominated by the bridge piers.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.133-153
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• 2009

Discrete element modeling (DEM) in concrete technology is concerned with design and use of models that constitute a schematization of reality with operational potentials. This paper discusses the material science principles governing the design of DEM systems and evaluates the consequences for their operational potentials. It surveys the two families in physical discrete element modeling in concrete technology, only touching upon probabilistic DEM concepts as alternatives. Many common DEM systems are based on random sequential addition (RSA) procedures; their operational potentials are limited to low configuration-sensitivity features of material structure, underlying material performance characteristics of low structure-sensitivity. The second family of DEM systems employs concurrent algorithms, involving particle interaction mechanisms. Static and dynamic solutions are realized to solve particle overlap. This second family offers a far more realistic schematization of reality as to particle configuration. The operational potentials of this family involve valid approaches to structure-sensitive mechanical or durability properties. Illustrative 2D examples of fresh cement particle packing and pore formation during maturation are elaborated to demonstrate this. Mainstream fields of present day and expected application of DEM are sketched. Violation of the scientific knowledge of to day underlying these operational potentials will give rise to unreliable solutions.

• 조명전기설비학회논문지
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• 제29권8호
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• pp.83-89
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• 2015

This study suggests the methodology to decide the number and adequate capacity of substation transformer in a large-scale offshore wind farm (OWF). The recent trend in transformer capacity of offshore substation is analyzed in many European offshore wind farm sites prior to entering the studies. In order to carry out the economic evaluation for the transformer capacity we present the cost models which consist of investment, operation, and expected energy not supplied (EENS) cost as well as the probabilistic wind power model of wind energy that combines the wind speed with wind turbine output characteristics for a exact calculation of energy loss cost. Economic assessment includes sensitivity analysis of parameters which could impact the 400-MW OWF: average wind speed, availability, discount rate, energy cost, and life-cycle.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.263-274
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• 2011

A reliability-based slope stability assessment method considering fluctuations in the monitored matric suction was proposed for real-time identification of slope risk. The assessment model was based on the limit equilibrium model for infinite slope failure. The first-order reliability method (FORM) was adopted to calculate the probability of slope failure, and results of the model were compared with Monte-Carlo Simulation (MCS) results to validate the accuracy and efficiency of the model. The analysis shows that a model based on Advanced First-Order Reliability Method (AFORM) generates results that are in relatively good agreement with those of the MCS, using a relatively small number of function calls. The contribution of random variables to the slope reliability index was also examined using sensitivity analysis. The results of sensitivity analysis indicate that the effective cohesion c' is a significant variable at low values of mean matric suction, whereas matric suction ($u_a-u_w$) is the most influential factor at high mean suction values. Finally, the reliability indices of an unsaturated model soil slope, which was monitored by a wireless matric suction measurement system, were illustrated as 2D images using the suggested probabilistic model.

• 한국압력기기공학회 논문집
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.33-39
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• 2019

An 1,500MW advanced power reactor required the standard design approval by a Korean regulatory body in 2014. The reactor has been designed to have a 4-train independent safety concept and a passive auxiliary feedwater system (PAFS). The full power risk or core damage frequency (CDF) of 1,500MW advanced power reactor has been reduced more than that of APR1400. However, the risk during the low power and shutdown (LPSD) operation should be reduced because CDF of LPSD is about 4.7 times higher than that of internal full power. The purpose of paper is to analysis design alternatives to reduce risk during the LPSD. This paper suggests design alternatives to reduce risk and presents sensitivity analysis results.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제56권10호
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• pp.4280-4288
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• 2024

This research article introduces a study regarding the uncertainties treatment during severe accidents for Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs). The present study is focused upon the unmitigated Station BlackOut (SBO) accident analysis for a CANada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) type reactor emphasizing the impact of the uncertainties treatment on the relevant key timings of the SBO accident progression through different approaches for the uncertainty parameters' Probabilistic Distribution Functions (PDFs). A comparison between the sensitivity analysis results is provided in the present research study. The uncertainty analysis is performed with the RELAP/SCDAPSIM code with the Integrated Uncertainty Analysis (IUA) package from the code. Results from the research would support the advancements on the best-practices for uncertainty analyses with respect to the parameter's uncertainties distribution functions. Data dispersion is a key element for the realistic quantification of uncertainties in nuclear power plant safety analyses, including severe accidents.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권10호
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• pp.5125-5129
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• 2012

Economic decision models are being increasingly used to assess medical interventions. Advances in this field are mainly due to enhanced processing capacity of computers, availability of specific software to perform the necessary tasks, and refined mathematical techniques. We here estimated the incremental cost-effectiveness of ten strategies for colon cancer screening, as well as no screening, incorporating quality of life, noncompliance and data on the costs and profit of chemotherapy in Iran. We used a Markov model to measure the costs and quality-adjusted life expectancy of a 50-year-old average-risk Iranian without screening and with screening by each test. In this paper, we tested the model with data from the Ministry of Health and published literature. We considered costs from the perspective of a health insurance organization, with inflation to 2011, the Iranian Rial being converted into US dollars. We focused on three tests for the 10 strategies considered currently being used for population screening in some Iranians provinces (Kerman, Golestan Mazandaran, Ardabil, and Tehran): low-sensitivity guaiac fecal occult blood test, performed annually; fecal immunochemical test, performed annually; and colonoscopy, performed every 10 years. These strategies reduced the incidence of colorectal cancer by 39%, 60% and 76%, and mortality by 50%, 69% and 78%, respectively, compared with no screening. These approaches generated ICER (incremental cost-effectiveness ratios) of $9067, $654 and $8700 per QALY (quality-adjusted life year), respectively. Sensitivity analyses were conducted to assess the influence of various scales on the economic evaluation of screening. The results were sensitive to probabilistic sensitivity analysis. Colonoscopy every ten years yielded the greatest net health value. Screening for colon cancer is economical and cost-effective over conventional levels of WTP8.

• Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.494-504
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• 2006

This research proposes a reliability-based topology optimization (RBTO) using the finite element method. RBTO is a topology optimization based on probabilistic (or reliability) constraints. Young's modulus, thickness, and loading are considered as the uncertain variables and RBTO is applied to static and eigenvalue problems. The RBTO problems are formulated and a sensitivity analysis is performed. In order to compute probability constraints, two methods-RIA and PMA-are used. Several examples show the effectiveness of the proposed method by comparing the classical safety factor method.