• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.209-222
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• 2002

This paper describes the buckling phenomenon of a tubular truss with unsupported length through a full-scale test and presents a practical computational method for the design of the trusses allowing for the contribution of torsional stiffness against buckling, of which the effect has never been considered previously by others. The current practice for the design of a planar truss has largely been based on the linear elastic approach which cannot allow for the contribution of torsional stiffness and tension members in a structural system against buckling. The over-simplified analytical technique is unable to provide a realistic and an economical design to a structure. In this paper the stability theory is applied to the second-order analysis and design of the structural form, with detailed allowance for the instability and second-order effects in compliance with design code requirements. Finally, the paper demonstrates the application of the proposed method to the stability design of a commonly adopted truss system used in support of glass panels in which lateral bracing members are highly undesirable for economical and aesthetic reasons.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.603-633
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• 2008

A four-node plate finite element for the analysis of laminated composites which is developed using strain gradient notation is presented. The element is based on a first-order shear deformation theory and on the equivalent lamina assumption. Strains and stresses can be calculated at different points through the thickness of the plate. They are averaged values due to the equivalent lamina assumption. A shear correction factor is used as the transverse shear strain is taken to be constant over the plate thickness while its actual variation is parabolic. Strain gradient notation, which is physically interpretable, allows for the detailed a-priori analysis of the finite element model. The polynomial expansions are inspected and spurious terms responsible for modeling errors are identified in the shear strains polynomial expansions. The element is corrected by simply removing the spurious terms from the shear strains expansions. The element is implemented into a FORTRAN finite element code in two versions; namely, with and without spurious terms. Results are compared to show the effects of the spurious terms on the solutions. It is also shown that a refined mesh composed of corrected elements provides solutions which approximate very well the analytical solutions, validating the procedure.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.427-438
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• 2018

Static stability is a decisive factor in the design of domes. Stability-related external factors, such as load and supports, are incorporated into structural vulnerability theory by the definition of a relative rate of joint well-formedness ($r_r$). Hence, the instability mechanism of domes can be revealed. To improve stability, an optimization model against instability, which takes the maximization of the lowest $r_r$ ($r_{r,min}$) as the objective and the discrete member sections as the variables, is established with constraints on the design requirements and steel consumption. Optimizations are performed on two real-life Kiewitt-6 model domes with a span of 23.4 m and rise of 11.7 m, which are initially constructed for shaking table collapse test. Well-formedness analyses and stability calculation (via arc-length method) of the models throughout the optimization history demonstrate that this proposed method can effectively enhance $r_{r,min}$ and optimize the static stability of shell-like structures. Additionally, seismic performance of the optimum models subjected to the same earthquake as in the shaking table test is checked. The supplemental simulations prove that the optimum models are superior to the original models under earthquake load as well.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제67권6호
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• pp.617-628
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• 2018

This paper deals with the maximization of the critical buckling load of simply supported antisymmetric angle-ply plates resting on Pasternak foundation subjected to compressive loads using teaching learning based optimization method (TLBO). The first order shear deformation theory is used to obtain governing equations of the laminated plate. In the present optimization problem, the objective function is to maximize the buckling load factor and the design variables are the fibre orientation angles in the layers. Computer programming is developed in the MATLAB environment to estimate optimum stacking sequences of laminated plates. A comparison also has been performed between the TLBO, genetic algorithm (GA) and differential evolution algorithm (DE). Some examples are solved to show the applicability and usefulness of the TLBO for maximizing the buckling load of the plate via finding optimum stacking sequences of the plate. Additionally, the influences of different number of layers, plate aspect ratios, foundation parameters and load ratios on the optimal solutions are investigated.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.1043-1049
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• 2008

본 논문에서는 Navier 방법을 이용한 점진기능재료 판의 정적 응답과 고유진동수 그리고 좌굴하중을 연구하였다. S 형상 함수를 이용한 세라믹과 금속의 체적요소의 변화에 따른 점진기능재료 판의 고유치 문제를 연구하였다. 점진기능재료 판의 면내 강성, 휨 강성 및 전단 강성의 수식은 등질 요소보다 복잡한 재료의 성질들로 결합되어 있다. 본 연구의 결과를 검증하기 위해 고전적 이론에 의한 직사각형 판의 결과를 제시하였다. 적층복합 구조 및 S 형상 점진기능재료 구조의 다양한 예제를 제시하였다. 해석결과는 참고문헌의 결고들과 잘 일치함을 알 수 있었다.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.17-24
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• 2016

The purpose of this paper is to understand the underlying dynamics for the share market bubbles in China during the most recent decade. By using the behavioral finance theory and the Shanghai Composite index prices during the periods from 2005 to 2008 and from 2014 to 2015 as the study samples, we find that the large volatilities in the Chinese share market are closely related to information blockage, which impedes share prices to timely respond to economic conditions as well as external shocks and increases (decreases) the demand of shares when the supply is difficult to adjust. Although the Chinese government has introduced a series of programs designed to increase more reliable information to the public, the share market still tends to confront issues of information asymmetry. The potential reason is that the reforms did not change the long-stand situation in China, where individuals or groups related to government bureaucracy who play a dominant role in the society are given priority to gain access and obtain information that benefits. By identifying the main reasons for the large volatilities in the market, policy makers are given advice as to which areas they may need to focus on to improve future market performance.

• 한국광학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.77-86
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• 2012

양자물리학적 패러다임이 발견된 이래, 라비(Rabi) 진동과 같은 전자(electron)의 에너지 준위 간 연속적인 천이(transition)와 보어(Bohr) 모형으로 대표되는 불연속적 양자 도약(quantum jump)의 상충성(incompatibility)은 현재까지도 서로 자연스럽게 연결하기가 어려운 오랜 개념적 어려움으로 남아 있다. 본 연구에서는 그러나, 빛과 물질의 상호작용을 기술하는 현대적 이론 중의 하나인 양자궤적이론(quantum trajectory theory)의 관점에서 단일 모드 공진기 장(single mode cavity field)과 상호작용하는 단일 원자의 행동을 관찰한 바, 원자-장 간 상호작용의 강도(strength)가 줄어듦에 따라서 원자의 행동이 연속적 라비 진동으로부터 불연속적 양자도약의 양상으로 점진적으로 변화하여 가는 과정을 발견하고, 이 단순하면서도 흥미로운 현상에 대하여 보고한다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.92-98
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• 1989

Concept analysis is a formal linguistic exercise to determine certain defining attributes. The basic purpose of concept analysis is to clarify ambiguous concepts in a theory, and to propose a precise operational definition which reflects its theoretical base (Walker, 1983, 27~28). In later life, elderly people are faced with various psychological problems such as depression, and lowered self-esteem for these psychological problems of the elderly. Reminiscence has been studied as an effective therapeutic measure by gerontologists and psychologists. It is considered to have potential as an effective nursing intervention with geriatric clients. The purpose of this paper was to explore the feasibility of adopting reminiscence as a nursing intervention through analysis of the concept. The concept can be defined as follows : Reminiscence is thinking and talking about one's past with or without a specific purpose. It is a composite mental process which involves psychological, emotional, and social interactional aspects. The defining attributes of reminiscence are : 1. Thinking about past experiences which are meaningful to oneself. 2. It includes the emotional aspect of past experiences. 3. It occurs with or without specific purposes. 4. It is communicated to others by means of language and the subject has the feeling of being heard. In regard to the consequences of reminiscence, it is expected to contribute to psychological adaptation by providing a sense of self-fulfillment and self-achievement, promoting the discovery of the meaning of life, decreasing depression, and overcoming guilt feelings and conflict about one's past. However, if the past is regarded as a total failure, it may be harmful to the psychological well-being of the subject.

• 한국추진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국추진공학회 2009년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.191-195
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• 2009

고체추진제가 연소될 때, 고체상에서 기체상으로의 상변화가 일어난다. 액체상과 기체상의 혼합으로 인하여 거품이 형성되는데 이를 거품층(Foam Layer) 혹은 용융층(Melting Layer)이라고 한다. 일반적으로 고체추진제가 연소될 때 생성되는 거품층의 두께는 1기압에서 약 1마이크론 정도이다. 거품층의 윗부분, 즉 액체상과 기체상 사이에는 연소면(Buring Surface)이 존재하는데, 본 연구에서는 연소면의 형성과 전파를 모사하였다. 연소면의 전파 속도는 연소율과 같다.

• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.11-18
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• 2007

In the recent design of high ductile engineered cementitious composites (ECC), optimizing both processing and mechanical properties for specific applications is critical. This study employs a method to develop useful ECC produced with slag particles (slag-ECC) in the field, which possesses different fluid properties to facilitate diverse types of processing (i.e., self-consolidating or spray processing). Control of rheological modulation was regarded as a key factor to allow the performance of the desired processing while retaining the ductile material properties. To control the rheological properties of the composite, the basic slag-ECC composition was initially obtained, determined based on micromechanics and steady-state cracking theory. The stability and consequent viscosity of the suspensions were then mediated by optimizing the dosage of the chemical and mineral admixtures. The rheological properties altered through this approach were revealed to be effective in obtaining ECC-hardened properties, represented by pseudo strain-hardening behavior in uniaxial tension, allowing the readily achievement of the desired function of the fresh ECC.