• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.216-223
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• 2017

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the mechanical properties of various nickel-titanium (NiTi) files with similar tapers and cross-sectional areas depending on whether they were surface-treated. Materials and Methods: Three NiTi file systems with a similar convex triangular cross-section and the same ISO #25 tip size were selected for this study: G6 (G6), ProTaper Universal (PTU), and Dia-PT (DPT). To test torsional resistance, 5 mm of the straightened file's tip was fixed between polycarbonate blocks (n = 15/group) and continuous clockwise rotation until fracture was conducted using a customized device. To evaluate cyclic fatigue resistance, files were rotated in an artificial curved canal until fracture in a dynamic mode (n = 15/group). The torsional data were analyzed using 1-way analysis of variance and the Tukey post-hoc comparison test, while the cyclic fatigue data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test at a significance level of 95%. Results: PTU showed significantly greater toughness, followed by DPT and G6 (p < 0.05). G6 showed the lowest resistance in ultimate torsional strength, while it showed a higher fracture angle than the other files (p < 0.05). In the cyclic fatigue test, DPT showed a significantly higher number of cycles to failure than PTU or G6 (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Within the limitations of this study, it can be concluded that the torsional resistance of NiTi files was affected by the cross-sectional area, while the cyclic fatigue resistance of NiTi files was influenced by the surface treatment.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.292-303
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• 2021

PURPOSE. The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of silane and universal adhesive applications on the micro-shear bond strength (µSBS) of different resin-matrix ceramics (RMCs). MATERIALS AND METHODS. A total of 120 slides (14 × 12 × 1 mm) were produced from 5 different RMC materials (GC Cerasmart [GC]; Brilliant Crios [BC]; Grandio blocs [GB]; Katana Avencia [KA]; and KZR-CAD HR 2 [KZR]) and sandblasted using 50 ㎛ Al₂O₃ particles. Each RMC material was divided into six groups according to the surface conditioning (SC) method as follows: control (G1), silane primer (G2), silane-free universal adhesive (G3), silane-containing universal adhesive (G4), silane primer and silane-free universal adhesive (G5), and silane primer and silane-containing universal adhesive (G6). Three cylindric specimens made from resin cement (Bifix QM) were polymerized over the treated surface of each slide (n = 12). After thermal cycling (10000 cycles, 5 - 55℃), µSBS test was performed and failure types were evaluated using a stereomicroscope. Data were analyzed using 2-way ANOVA and Tukey tests (α = .05). RESULTS. µSBS values of specimens were significantly affected by the RMC type and SC protocols (P < .001) except the interaction (P = .119). Except for G2, all SC protocols showed a significant increase in µSBS values (P < .05). For all RMCs, the highest µSBS values were obtained in G4 and G6 groups. CONCLUSION. Only silane application did not affect the µSBS values regardless of the RMC type. Moreover, the application of a separate silane in addition to the universal adhesives did not improve the µSBS values. Silane-containing universal adhesive was found to be the best conditioning method for RMCs.

• Asian Spine Journal
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.1053-1059
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• 2018

Study Design: Retrospective review. Purpose: To detect the effect of cannulated (poly-axial head) and solid (mono-axial head) screws on the local kyphotic angle, vertebral body height, and superior and inferior angles between the screw and the rod in the surgical management of thoracolumbar fractures. Overview of Literature: Biomechanics studies showed that the ultimate load, yield strength, and cycles to failure were significantly lower with cannulated (poly-axial head) pedicle comparing to solid core (mono-axial head). Methods: The medical charts of patients with thoracolumbar fractures who underwent pedicle screw fixation with cannulated or solid pedicle screws were retrospectively reviewed; the subjects were followed up from January 2011 to December 2015. Results: Total 178 patients (average age, $36.1{\pm}12.4years$; men, 142 [84.3%]; women, 28 [15.7%]) with thoracolumbar fractures who underwent surgery and were followed up at Hamad Medical Corporation were classified, based on the screw type as those with cannulated screws and those with solid screws. The most commonly affected level was L1, followed by L2 and D12. Surgical correction of the local kyphotic angle was significantly different in the groups; however, there was no significant difference in the loss of correction of the local kyphotic angle of the groups. Surgical correction of the reduction in the vertebral body height showed statistical significance, while the average loss of correction in the reduction of the vertebral body height was not significantly different. The measurement of the angles made by the screws on the rods was not significantly different between the cannulated (poly-axial head) and solid (mono-axial head) screw groups. Conclusions: Solid screws were superior in terms of providing increased correction of the kyphotic angle and height of the fractured vertebra than the cannulated screws; however, no difference was noted between the screws in the maintenance of the superior and inferior angles of the screw with the rod.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.485-492
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• 2009

열피로균열은 원자력발전소의 운영 과정에서 구조물의 수명을 결정짓는 문제로 정량적인 탐지가 어렵다. 현재 산업현장에서 구조물에 대한 건전성을 정량적으로 평가하기 위해서 radiographic탐상 및 초음파탐상, eddy current 등 다양한 종류의 비파괴검사 기술이 사용되고 있지만, 위에 열거한 비파괴탐상법의 경우 균열이 일정부분 진행된 이후에나 검출이 가능하다는 제한 사항이 있다. 이러한 이유로 구조물에 대한 연속적인 모니터링이 가능한 장점을 가진 음향방출탐상법(acoustic emission testing)이 대안적인 검사방법으로 제시되고 있다. 일반적으로 구조물이나 장비의 건전성에 영향을 미치는 모든 요인들이 음향방출 신호의 발생을 일으키기 때문에, 음향방출을 이용한 결함 탐상시 함께 발생하는 노이즈를 구분하는 일은 음향방출을 연구하는 대부분의 연구원의 주요 업무중 하나라고 할 수 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 열피로 사이클 조건에서의 배관에 대한 음향방출 신호를 수집하여 유효한 균열 신호를 노이즈로부터 구분하고자 하는 목적으로 진행되었다. 그 방법으로 유사한 조건에서 실시한 결과를 이용하여 노이즈 필터링 조건을 설정하였으며, 균열의 신호를 찾아내기 위한 방법으로 음향파형(waveform) 구분법을 제시하였다. 이 실험에서 도출된 결과는 구조물의 결함을 탐지하는 실시간 연속적 모니터링 기술 개발에 대한 기초자료로 사용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국도로학회논문집
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.11-20
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• 2003

교량, 도로, 공항 및 해양구조물 등은 반복하중을 받게 되는 대표적 토목구조물이다. 특히 공항이나 도로포장체는 휨에 의한 인장에 의해 파괴되기 때문에 사용재료의 특성에 기초한 피로수명의 고찰은 매우 중요하다. 따라서, 이 논문에서는 포장 콘크리트의 피로수명을 주요 실험변수에 따라 실험하고 실험방법에 따라 비교 분석하고자 하였다. 피로실험은 쪼갬인장 피로실험 ($\phi150mm{\times}75mm$)과 휨인장 피로실험 ($150mm{\times}150mm{\times}550mm$) 방법을 적용하여 하중재하 속도(1, 5, 10, 20Hz), 하중재하 형상(사각파, 정현파, 삼각파). 시험체의 습윤조건(건조상태 습윤상태) 및 양생기간(28일, 56일)을 주요 실험변수로 하여 수행하였다. 실험결과 하중재하 속도가 느릴수록 피로수명은 현저히 감소하는 것으로 나타났으며, 하중재하 속도가 빠를수록 피로수명은 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 하중재하 형상에 따라서는 정현파를 기준하여 사각파에서는 피로수명의 급격한 감소를 나타냈으며 삼각파에서는 피로수명이 증가하는 것으로 나타났다 또한, 시험체의 습윤조건에 따라서는 건조상태에 비하여 습윤상태에서는 피로수명이 감소하였으며, 양생기간에 따라서는 재령 28일에서 56일로 증가함에 따라 피로수명이 증가함을 나타내었다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.25.1-25.10
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• 2018

Objectives: To evaluate the mechanical properties and metallurgical characteristics of the M3 Rotary and M3 Pro Gold files (United Dental). Materials and Methods: One hundred and sixty new M3 Rotary and M3 Pro Gold files (sizes 20/0.04 and 25/0.04) were used. Torque and angle of rotation at failure (n = 20) were measured according to ISO 3630-1. Cyclic fatigue resistance was tested by measuring the number of cycles to failure in an artificial stainless steel canal ($60^{\circ}$ angle of curvature and a 5-mm radius). The metallurgical characteristics were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance and the Student-Newman-Keuls test. Results: Comparing the same size of the 2 different instruments, cyclic fatigue resistance was significantly higher in the M3 Pro Gold files than in the M3 Rotary files (p < 0.001). No significant difference was observed between the files in the maximum torque load, while a significantly higher angular rotation to fracture was observed for M3 Pro Gold (p < 0.05). In the DSC analysis, the M3 Pro Gold files showed one prominent peak on the heating curve and 2 prominent peaks on the cooling curve. In contrast, the M3 Rotary files showed 1 small peak on the heating curve and 1 small peak on the cooling curve. Conclusions: The M3 Pro Gold files showed greater flexibility and angular rotation than the M3 Rotary files, without decrement of their torque resistance. The superior flexibility of M3 Pro Gold files can be attributed to their martensite phase.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.253-258
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• 1995

Purpose : To evaluate the effects of postoperative radiotherapy and chemotherapy on the pattern of failure and survival for locally advanced rectal carcinoma, we analyzed the two groups of patients who received curative resection only and who received postoperative radiochemotherapy retro-spectively. Materials and Methods : From June 1989 to December 1992, ninety nine patients with rectal cancer were treated by curative resection and staged as B2-3 or C. Group I(25) patients received curative resection only and group II(74) patients postoperative adjuvant therapy. Postoperative adiuvant group received radiation therapy (4500cGy/25fx to whole pelvis) with 5-FU (500mg/$m^2$, day 1-3 IV infusion) as radiosensitizer and maintenance chemotherapy with 5-FU(400mg/$m^2$ for 5 days) and leucovorin (20mg/m^2$ for 5 days) for 6 cycles. Results : The patients in group I and group II were comparable in terms of age sex, performance status, but in group II $74{\%}$ of patients showed stage C compared with $56{\%}$ of group I. All patients were followed from 6 to 60 months with a median follow up of 29 months. Three year overall survival rates and disease free survival rates were $68\%,\;64\%$ respectively in group I and $64\%,\;61\%$, respectively in group II. There was no statistical difference between the two treatment groups in overall survival rate and disease free survival rate. Local recurrences occurred in $28{\%}$ of group I, $21{\%}$ of group II (p>.05) and distant metastases occurred in $20{\%}$ of group I, $27{\%}$ of group II(p>.05). The prognostic value of several variables other than treatment modality was assessed. In multivariate analysis for prognostic factors stage and histologic grade showed statistically significant effect on local recurrences and lymphatic or vessel invasion on distant metastasis. Conclusion : This retrospective study showed no statistical difference between two groups on the pattern of failure and survival. But considering that group II had more advanced stage and poor prognostic factors than group I, postoperative adjuvant radiochemotherapy improves the results for locally advanced rectal carcinoma as compared with curative surgery alone.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.173-185
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• 1988

철근콘크리트 보의 전단피로거동(剪斷疲勞擧動)에 관(關)해 실험적(實驗的)인 연구(硏究)를 실시하여, 수치해석(數値解析) 결과(結果)와 비교(比較) 검토하였다. 전단실험(剪斷實驗)은 정적실험(靜的實驗)과 피로파괴실험(疲勞破壞實驗)으로 구별하였는데, 정적실험(靜的實驗)에서는 3가지 경우의 시험부재(試驗部材) 4개를 제작하여 실험한 결과, 응력과 스터럽의 변형률 관계를 관찰하였고, 피로파괴실험(疲勞破壞實驗)에서는 4가지 경우의 시험부재(試驗部材) 11개를 제작하여 실험한 결과, 하중-중앙처짐 관계와 하중-인장철근 변형률 관계 그리고, 하중-스터럽의 변형률 관계를 관찰하였다. 100 만회(萬回)에 대한 부재(部材)의 피로강도(疲勞强度)는 정적극한강도(靜的極限强度)의 약 65%임을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 대한기계학회논문집
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.87-95
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• 1990

본 연구에서는 고온기기의 구조용 부재로 널리 사용되고 있는 304스테인리스 강을 선택하여 상온, $538^{\circ}C$($1000^{\circ}$ F) 및 $593^{\circ}C$($1100^{\circ}C$ F) 고온하의 작은 표면노치 시험편 에서 발생한 표면 피로 균열의 성장거동을 레플리카법에 의하여 상세히 관찰측정하여 파괴역학적으로 해석 연구하고자 한다. 즉 피로균열의 성장특성을 ....$\DELTA\sigma^{n}$a의 매 개변수를 도입하여 정량적으로 평가하고, 수명예측을 실시하여 그 유용성을 비교검토 하였다. 또한 피로균열의 성장에 관한 실험결과 자료들을 PC를 이용하여 전산하고 도식화함으로써 파괴역학적 설계에 유용한 기초적 자료를 제시하고자 하였다.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2015

In this study, we apply an ultrasonic nanocrystal surface modification (UNSM) technique to radial journal bearings (JBs) and disks made of SUJ2 and SCM440, respectively. We investigate frictional properties of untreated and UNSM-treated specimens using a ball-on-disk tester. We construct the Stribeck curve at the boundary, under mixed and full hydrodynamic lubrication conditions for the specimens using friction data obtained from JB tests. The friction at the boundary lubrication condition and the transition period to mixed lubrication condition on the UNSM-treated specimens is reduced, which improves the service life of JBs. The major effects of this reduction in the three lubrication regimes can be explained in the terms of improved mechanical properties and the presence of micro dimples. Moreover, we estimate the friction and fatigue properties of SCM440 specimens using a ball-on-disk specimen under dry and oil-lubricated conditions. Friction test results reveal that the UNSM-treated specimens show lower friction coefficient than the untreated specimens under both dry and oil-lubricated conditions. We evaluate the fatigue properties of SCM440 specimens by calculating the Hertzian stress with respect to the failure cycles. Fatigue tests results also reveal that the UNSM-treated specimens possess a longer fatigue life than the untreated specimens. The improved properties are effective in increasing the energy efficiency of bearings.