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Probabilistic seismic risk assessment of simply supported steel railway bridges

  • Yilmaz, Mehmet F.;Caglayan, Barlas O.;Ozakgul, Kadir
    • Earthquakes and Structures
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.91-99
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    • 2019
  • Fragility analysis is an effective tool that is frequently used for seismic risk assessment of bridges. There are three different approaches to derive a fragility curve: experimental, empirical and analytical. Both experimental and empirical methods to derive fragility curve are based on past earthquake reports and expert opinions which are not suitable for all bridges. Therefore, analytical fragility analysis becomes important. Nonlinear time history analysis is commonly used which is the most reliable method for determining probabilistic demand models. In this study, to determine the probabilistic demand models of bridges, time history analyses were performed considering both material and geometrical nonlinearities. Serviceability limit states for three different service velocities were considered as a performance goal. Also, support displacements, component yielding and collapse limits were taken into account. Both serviceability and component fragility were derived by using maximum likely hood methods. Finally, the seismic performance and critical members of the bridge were probabilistically determined and clearly presented.

Human and Robot Tracking Using Histogram of Oriented Gradient Feature

  • Lee, Jeong-eom;Yi, Chong-ho;Kim, Dong-won
    • Journal of Platform Technology
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.18-25
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    • 2018
  • This paper describes a real-time human and robot tracking method in Intelligent Space with multi-camera networks. The proposed method detects candidates for humans and robots by using the histogram of oriented gradients (HOG) feature in an image. To classify humans and robots from the candidates in real time, we apply cascaded structure to constructing a strong classifier which consists of many weak classifiers as follows: a linear support vector machine (SVM) and a radial-basis function (RBF) SVM. By using the multiple view geometry, the method estimates the 3D position of humans and robots from their 2D coordinates on image coordinate system, and tracks their positions by using stochastic approach. To test the performance of the method, humans and robots are asked to move according to given rectangular and circular paths. Experimental results show that the proposed method is able to reduce the localization error and be good for a practical application of human-centered services in the Intelligent Space.

Robot Journalism Research Trends and Future Prospects (로봇 저널리즘 연구 동향 및 미래 전망)

  • Cui, Jian-Dong;Song, Seung-keun
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.333-336
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    • 2020
  • AI-powered robot news is drawing attention as artificial intelligence technology is fully spread in the news distribution field. Robot news still has many technical and ethical problems, but academic research on this is insufficient. This study analyzes the issue of robot writing in artificial intelligent based robot journalism industry using SWOT analysis. As a result, the advantages of big data processes, accurate information gathering, high efficiency and disadvantages such as lack of independent arguments and lack of evidence and opportunities for technical development, government support, academic development, and industrial applications, and threats such as uncritical acceptance and lack of talent have been found. This study suggests three future-oriented directions, such as human-machine collaboration, intelligent news, and chat-bot, through previous studies on the development direction of robot journalism-based article writing.

Technical Aspects of Combined Heart-Lung Transplantation

  • Ju, Min Ho;Je, Hyung Gon
    • Journal of Chest Surgery
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    • v.55 no.4
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    • pp.319-324
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    • 2022
  • Although organ transplants have become quite common, combined heart-lung transplantation (CHLTx) is unfamiliar at most institutions. While the remarkable rate of development in treatment options, such as drugs and mechanical circulatory support, have reduced the need for CHLTx, it remains the sole treatment option for a subset of patients with end-stage cardiopulmonary failure. For many cardiothoracic surgeons, CHLTx is not technically new or difficult, but it does pose challenges due to its low frequency and relative complexity. Thus, this review aims to describe the CHLTx technique in technical detail using the existing literature.

Models of State Clusterisation Management, Marketing and Labour Market Management in Conditions of Globalization, Risk of Bankruptcy and Services Market Development

  • Prokopenko, Oleksii;Martyn, Olga;Bilyk, Olha;Vivcharuk, Olga;Zos-Kior, Mykola;Hnatenko, Iryna
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.21 no.12
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    • pp.228-234
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    • 2021
  • The article defines the problems of forming the models of government regulation of clustering, marketing management and labor market in the context of globalization, business bankruptcy risk and services market development. The clustering models based on the optimal partner network cooperation were proposed in order to ensure the strategic development of territories, to attract budget leading enterprises and to support small businesses. A descriptive model of government regulation of clustering, marketing management and labor market in the context of globalization, business bankruptcy risk and Covid-19 was determined.

Implementation of transparent memo module to support maximization of learning efficiency of video contents (동영상 콘텐츠의 학습 효율 극대화 지원을 위한 투명 메모 모듈의 구현)

  • Yoon, Kyung Seob;Kim, Hyun Woo
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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    • 2021.01a
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    • pp.193-196
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    • 2021
  • 정보산업의 발달로 동영상 콘텐츠들이 폭발적으로 늘고 있다. 동영상 시청과 동시에 학습을 위해 필기를 할 경우에 화면 분할로 인한 시선 분산으로 강의에 집중하기에 한계가 있다. 이러한 한계를 극복하기 위해 투명도 조정, 최상위 고정, 과목과 주차별 분류 등을 활용하여 학습효과를 극대화함으로써 시청중인 동영상 콘텐츠와 같은 속도로 같은 곳을 바라보며 필기가 가능한 투명한 메모 모듈을 구현하였다.

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Collaboration in a Web-Based Learning Environment: Opportunities and Challenges

  • HAN, Seungyeon
    • Educational Technology International
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.123-142
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    • 2008
  • The purpose of this study was to examine how computer conferencing might facilitate collaborative learning for students to engage in meaningful discussion. The participants in this study consisted of the instructor and the students in a graduate level course. Different sources of evidence were used to triangulate the data: in-depth interviews, content analysis of transcripts of discussion, and other archival data including course syllabus, presentation materials, and lecture notes. Participants perceived web-based learning as collaborative process, providing opportunities to share the idea, respect and evaluate different perspectives, and co-construct new insights. Analysis of the data revealed several challenges related collaboration in a web-based learning environment: absence of a sense of community, technical problems, adaptability to different types of learner, and managing the discussion. The data also indicated that a variety of strategies were used to facilitate learning: building a sense of community, technical support, developing instructional methodologies, class size, and design of the content.

A Study on Relationship between Track Impact Factor and Track Support Stiffness of Turnout System on Urban Transit (도시철도 분기기 궤도구조의 궤도지지강성과 궤도충격계수의 상관관계에 관한 연구)

  • Choi, Jung-Youl;Park, Jong-Yoon;Lee, Kyu-Yong;Chung, Jee Seung
    • The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.461-466
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    • 2020
  • In this study, the relationship between the track support stiffness and the track impact factor for a sleeper floating track and a turnout system with wood ties currently employed in Korean urban transit was assessed by performing field tests using actual vehicles running along the service lines. Field tests were performed on four track systems (i.e., sleeper floating track, and point, lead and crossing sections of turnout system). The theoretically designed track impact factor and track support stiffness were compared with the corresponding track impact factor and track support stiffness measured through field tests for the target tracks on the service line. The track impact factor for the service line appeared to increase with the deviation of track support stiffness according to vehicle driving direction; therefore, it was inferred that the deviation of track support stiffness between each track section directly affected the track impact factor.

The Effect of snatch technique improvement for men weightlifter of feedback support through quantity analysis by periods (주기적 정성적분석을 통한 훈련목표 제공이 남자 역도 인상기술 향상에 미치는 영향)

  • Moon, Young-Jin;Ryu, Jung-Hyun;Lee, Soon-Ho
    • Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.69-83
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    • 2004
  • The purpose of this study is searching for technical merits and demerits of each weight lifting player through qualitative motion analysis system. Moreover, It is also analysis the repeating the establishment of exercise purpose and studying for the effect of the field adaptation. The subject of this study was five male weight lifting players who have been engaged in Korean Delegation Team. The institution of exercise target was made through two times qualitative analysis and the result of studying for the effect of the field adaptation was produced before offering feedback. Moreover, two time analysis added after offering feedback. All analysis was based on 2-D visual analysis. The results of this study are as follows: 1. Maximal barbell moving speed in starting phase was decreased after offering feedback. This result implies advancement of technical skills after offering feedback. 2. From starting posture to 앉아받기, forward and backward moving distance of hip joint was decreased after offering feedback in all subjects. This result represents advancement of technical skills after offering feedback. 3. In terms of pull phase, forward and backward moving distance of hip and shoulder joint was decreased after offering feedback in all subjects. This result represents advancement of technical skills after offering feedback. 4. In terms of pull phase, the difference of horizontal value of coordinates was decreased after offering feedback in all subjects. This result represents advancement of technical skills after offering feedback. 5. In terms of pull phase, the motion range of hip joint was decreased after offering feedback in three of five subjects and this represents advancement of technical skills after offering feedback. However, the rest of them were not variable or narrow decreasing. This result represents that feedback system could not brought tremendous effects. 6. From apex point of barbell to 앉아받기, the difference of barbell height was decreased after offering feedback in three of five subjects and this represents advancement of technical skills after offering feedback. However, the rest of them weren't variable or narrow increasing. This result represents that feedback system could not brought tremendous effects. 7. In terms of last-pull phase, the angular velocity of knee joint was increased after offering feedback in four of five subjects and this represents advancement of technical skills after offering feedback. However, the rest of them, only one subject, decreased. This result represents that feedback system could not brought tremendous effects. 8. In terms of last-pull, the conversional tendency of maximal extension to flextion came out all but simultaneously without offering feedback in four of five subjects. This is well-performed technique. Only one subject, however, could not use power effectively because the fact that his maximal extension came out in serial, from ankle to knee and waist means dispersion of power. In addition to, after offering feedback, only one subject made increasing the maximal extension of knee in last-pull and this result represents advancement of skills after offering feedback. However, the rest of them could not make meaningful development after offering feedback. 9. It might be assumed that searching for technical merits and demerits of each weight lifting player through qualitative motion analysis system could improve player's skill.

Development of an Intelligent Trading System Using Support Vector Machines and Genetic Algorithms (Support Vector Machines와 유전자 알고리즘을 이용한 지능형 트레이딩 시스템 개발)

  • Kim, Sun-Woong;Ahn, Hyun-Chul
    • Journal of Intelligence and Information Systems
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.71-92
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    • 2010
  • As the use of trading systems increases recently, many researchers are interested in developing intelligent trading systems using artificial intelligence techniques. However, most prior studies on trading systems have common limitations. First, they just adopted several technical indicators based on stock indices as independent variables although there are a variety of variables that can be used as independent variables for predicting the market. In addition, most of them focus on developing a model that predicts the direction of the stock market indices rather than one that can generate trading signals for maximizing returns. Thus, in this study, we propose a novel intelligent trading system that mitigates these limitations. It is designed to use both the technical indicators and the other non-price variables on the market. Also, it adopts 'two-threshold mechanism' so that it can transform the outcome of the stock market prediction model based on support vector machines to the trading decision signals like buy, sell or hold. To validate the usefulness of the proposed system, we applied it to the real world data-the KOSPI200 index from May 2004 to December 2009. As a result, we found that the proposed system outperformed other comparative models from the perspective of 'rate of return'.