• Ocean Systems Engineering
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.179-193
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• 2017

Dynamic response analysis of offshore triceratops with stiffened buoyant legs under impact and non-impact waves is presented. Triceratops is relatively new-generation complaint platform being explored in the recent past for its suitability in ultra-deep waters. Buoyant legs support the deck through ball joints, which partially isolate the deck by not transferring rotation from legs to the deck. Buoyant legs are interconnected using equally spaced stiffeners, inducing more integral action in dispersing the encountered wave loads. Two typical nonlinear waves under very high sea state are used to simulate impact and non-impact waves. Parameters of JONSWAP spectrum are chosen to produce waves with high vertical and horizontal asymmetries. Impact waves are simulated by steep, front asymmetric waves while non-impact waves are simulated using Stokes nonlinear irregular waves. Based on the numerical analyses presented, it is seen that the platform experiences both steady state (springing) and transient response (ringing) of high amplitudes. Response of the deck shows significant reduction in rotational degrees-of-freedom due to isolation offered by ball joints. Weak-asymmetric waves, resulting in non-impact waves cause steady state response. Beat phenomenon is noticed in almost all degrees-of-freedom but values in sway, roll and yaw are considerably low as angle of incidence is zero degrees. Impact waves cause response in higher frequencies; bursting nature of pitch response is a clear manifestation of the effect of impact waves on buoyant legs. Non-impact waves cause response similar to that of a beating phenomenon in all active degrees-of-freedom, which otherwise would not be present under normal loading. Power spectral density plots show energy content of response for a wide bandwidth of frequencies, indicating an alarming behaviour apart from being highly nonlinear. Heave, being one of the stiff degrees-of-freedom is triggered under non-impact waves, which resulted in tether tension variation under non-impact waves as well. Reduced deck response aids functional requirements of triceratops even under impact and non-impact waves. Stiffened group of buoyant legs enable a monolithic behaviour, enhancing stiffness in vertical plane.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.83-90
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• 2018

전 세계적으로 테러의 위협이 가중되고 일반 상업건축에 대한 방폭설계의 요구가 증가하고 있는 현실을 직시하여, 본 연구에서는 기본적인 방폭설계의 개념을 정립하고 실제 설계사례를 통하여 방폭성능을 평가하는데 목표를 두고 있다. 비록 지진하중과 폭파하중에는 많은 차이점이 있지만, 그 설계법은 구조물의 소성거동을 허용하고 연성을 갖도록 설계한다는 점에서 유사하다. 본 연구에서 제시된 대상 건물에 대한 방폭성능 평가를 통하여, 일반하중에 대하여 잘 설계된 건물은 어느 정도 수준의 방폭성능을 확보하는 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 구조물에 작용하는 폭파하중은 무기의 종류, 등가의 TNT량, 폭발점에서 목표물까지의 최단거리인 촛점거리 등에 따라 달라지기 때문에 일반화하기에는 무리가 있다. 희생구조물을 배치하거나 예상되는 폭발점에서 주요 구조부재까지의 촛점거리를 일정수준 이상으로 유지하는 건축 계획적인 노력은 건물의 방폭성능을 향상시킬 수 있는 쉽고 효과적인 방법이다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.167-184
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• 2016

This paper presents the details of Finite Element (FE) analysis carried out to determine the limiting deformation capacity and failure mode of Laced Steel-Concrete Composite (LSCC) beam, which was proposed and experimentally studied by the authors earlier (Anandavalli et al. 2012). The present study attains significance due to the fact that LSCC beam is found to possess very high deformation capacity at which range, the conventional laboratory experiments are not capable to perform. FE model combining solid, shell and link elements is adopted for modeling the beam geometry and compatible nonlinear material models are employed in the analysis. Besides these, an interface model is also included to appropriately account for the interaction between concrete and steel elements. As the study aims to quantify the limiting deformation capacity and failure mode of the beam, a suitable damage model is made use of in the analysis. The FE model and results of nonlinear static analysis are validated by comparing with the load-deformation response available from experiment. After validation, the analysis is continued to establish the limiting deformation capacity of the beam, which is assumed to synchronise with tensile strain in bottom cover plate reaching the corresponding ultimate value. The results so found indicate about $20^{\circ}$ support rotation for LSCC beam with $45^{\circ}$ lacing. Results of parametric study indicate that the limiting capacity of the LSCC beam is more influenced by the lacing angle and thickness of the cover plate.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.457-461
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• 2021

Background Pedicled perforator flaps can present postoperative complications similar to those encountered in free flap surgery. Beyond a clinical evaluation, there is still no reliable technical aid for the early prediction of vascular issues. The aim of this study was to assess the support of near-infrared spectroscopy technology as an intraoperative tool to anticipate postsurgical flap ischemia. Methods We prospectively enrolled 13 consecutive patients who were referred to our hospital from March 2017 to July 2018 and required a reconstructive procedure with a pedicled fasciocutaneous perforator flap. We measured flap peripheral capillary oxygen saturation (SpO₂) in each patient with a Somanetics INVOS 5100C Cerebral/Somatic Oximeter (Medtronic), both before and after transposition. Patient demographics, operative data, and complications were then recorded during the following 6 months. We analyzed the data using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and linear regression. Results The mean flap SpO₂ before and after transposition was 92%±3% and 78%±19%, respectively. The mean change in SpO₂ was 14%±17%, with a range of 0% to 55%. The change in saturation and mean saturation ratio were significantly different between patients with and without postoperative flap necrosis. Conclusions An immediate quantitative analysis of flap peripheral capillary SpO₂ after transposition has never before been described. In our experience, an intraoperative drop in SpO₂ equal to or greater than 15%-20% predicted vascular complications in pedicled perforator flaps. Conversely, flap size and rotation angle were not correlated with the risk of flap necrosis.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.33-45
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• 2024

Background: This study aimed to investigate the effect of elastic band-resistive exercise using audio-visual medium on pain, proprioception, and motor function in adults with chronic neck and shoulder pain. Design: One group pretest-posttest follow-up experimental design. Method: Twenty adult women with neck and shoulder pain voluntarily participated in this study. Elastic band-resistive exercise using audio-visual medium including cervical flexion and extension, shoulder external rotation, and scapular retraction-protraction motions was conducted 5 times a week for 3 weeks. The Numerical Rating Scale, pressure threshold tool, CROM goniometer, and Image J software were used to assess subjective pain level, tenderness threshold (pain), joint position sense error (proprioception), joint range of motion, and postural alignment (motor function), respectively. Result:: The pain intensity and threshold and joint position sense error showed significant decreases after the intervention, whereas the joint range of motion angle revealed significant increases. The postural alignment including forward head posture and rounded shoulder revealed significant improvements after the intervention. Conclusions: Therefore, we suggest that elastic band-resistive exercise through audio-visual medium would be helpful in preventing and managing pain and physical dysfunction in individuals with chronic neck and shoulder pain, and then it would support the development of health management-related online education content.

• 한국건축시공학회지
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.615-621
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• 2014

본 연구는 수치해석과 폭발 실증시험을 통해 조립식 PC 아치 탄약고의 설계 및 시공도면을 제시하였다. 제안된 탄약고의 방호성능은 미군의 UFC 3-340-02와 한국군의 국방 군사시설 설계기준(탄약고 설계지침)에서 제시된 최대 회전각도로 판별하였다. 아치형 탄약고의 기초설계를 위해 곡면형태인 반원형과 오발형에 대하여 폭발하중에 대한 방호성능을 수치해석을 통해 살펴본 결과 오발형이 타원형에 비하여 지점회전각이 적어 전반적으로 방호성능이 뛰어남을 확일 할 수 있었다. 이를 통해 아치형 조립식 PC 탄약고의 설계안 및 시공도를 제안하였으며, TNT 133.75kg을 구조체 벽체로부터 00m 이격하여 폭발시켜 실제 시공된 탄약고에 대한 방호성능을 검증하였다. 결론적으로, 본 연구에서 제안된 탄약고는 충분한 방호 여유력을 확보하고 있는 것으로 확인할 수 있었다. 향후 이러한 방호 여유력을 고려하여 재료의 절감을 통한 보다 경제적인 탄약고 설계도 가능할 것으로 사료된다.