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Energy Dissipation of Water Flow over a Drop

  • Lee, Jiyong;Lim, Yosup;Jang, Jinhee;Kang, Seokkoo
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2016.05a
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    • pp.375-379
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    • 2016
  • Recently derived energy dissipation equation by Chamani(2008) and the profile function of the free overfall by Marchi(1993) were verified with present experiment data. The experiment was conducted in hydraulic laboratory, Hanyang University where the flume is 7m long and 0.44m wide, and the height of the drop structure is 0.205m. Water depth and free overfall profile data were collected using an ultra sonic distance sensor and photographic images. The time-averaged water depth data and the free overfall profile were analyzed to examine the energy dissipation pattern over the drop structure

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Free vibration of laminated composite plates in thermal environment using a simple four variable plate theory

  • Yahea, Hussein T.;Majeed, Widad I.
    • Composite Materials and Engineering
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    • v.3 no.3
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    • pp.179-199
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    • 2021
  • A simple solution for free vibration of cross-ply and angle-ply laminated composite plates in a thermal environment is investigated using a basic trigonometric shear deformation theory. By application of trigonometric four variable plate theory, the transverse displacement is subdivided into bending and shear components, the present theory's number of unknowns and governing equations is reduced, making it easier to use. Hamilton's Principle is extended to derive the equations of motion of the plates using Navier's double trigonometric series, a closed-form solution is obtained; the primary conclusion is that simple solution is obtained with good results accuracy when compared with previously published results, and the natural frequency will differ depending on, environment temperature, thickness ratio, and lamination angle, as well as the aspect ratio of the plate.

Large amplitude free vibrations of FGM shallow curved tubes in thermal environment

  • Babaei, Hadi;Kiani, Yaser;Eslami, M. Reza
    • Smart Structures and Systems
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    • v.25 no.6
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    • pp.693-705
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    • 2020
  • In the current investigation, large amplitude free vibration behavior of shallow curved pipes (tubes) made of functionally graded materials is investigated. Properties of the tube are distributed across the radius of the tube and are obtained by means of a power law function. It is also assumed that all thermo-mechanical properties are temperature dependent. The governing equations of the tube are obtained using a higher order shear deformation tube theory, where the traction free boundary conditions are satisfied on the top and bottom surfaces of the tube. The von Kármán type of geometrical non-linearity is included into the formulation to consider the large displacements and small strains. Uniform temperature elevation of the tube is also included into the formulation. For the case of tubes which are simply supported in flexure and axially immovable, the governing equations are solved using the two-step perturbation technique. Closed form expressions are provided to obtain the small and large amplitude fundamental natural frequencies of the FGM shallow curved tubes in thermal environment. Numerical results are given to explore the effects of thermal environment, radius ratio, and length to thickness ratio of the tube on the fundamental linear and non-linear frequencies.

Comparative Analysis of domestic and foreign Convenience Facilities Laws for the Barrier-free Environment Construction (무장애 생활환경 구축을 위한 국내외 편의시설 관련법 비교분석)

  • Yun, Young-Sam;Kang, Byoung-Keun;Seong, Ki-Chang
    • Journal of The Korea Institute of Healthcare Architecture
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.29-36
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    • 2010
  • Recently, the system that can eliminate discrimination and barrier to disabled, ensure the substantial independence of disabled and help participation in community of disabled is required. Therefore, the purpose of this study is 'construction of the Barrier-free environment' which members of societies included the disabled can live safely in the daily living environment. To achieve this result, this study is shown establishment and complementary direction of the policy related convenient facilities by comparing between domestic and international policy of the convenient facilities. The results of this study are as follows; Firstly, among the conflicting part between related laws and design standards shold be constantly supplemented. Secondly, policy to promote convenient in residential part is needed. Thirdly, composition of the organization that can support professional housing reconstruction is required. Fourthly, from early stage of policy making, not only opinion reflection of users but also maintenance of convenient facilities, continuous maintenance plan and making a policy for verification system is needed. Finally, when the revision of the existing policies or new policies undergo, 'Barrier-free perspective' should be considered.

A Study on Certification Method of Health and Barrier Free Environment by the BIM for Aged Person - With Sanitary Facilities of Elderly Housing Facility - (노인 주거시설의 위생공간을 중심으로 고령자의 건강과 무장애 생활환경을 위한 인증 방법에 관한 연구 - BIM기반 설계 및 응용을 통한 방법을 중심으로 -)

  • Hong, Sa-Chul;Paik, Jin-Kyung;Kim, Suk-Tae
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.13-24
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    • 2017
  • Promoting barrier-free living environments is necessary in residential facilities on which senior citizens rely most of their lives. Safety of elder people can be reassured by a certification system based on the existing barrier-free certification program in public facilities. The range of certification does not cover all living area, but is limited to the bathroom, which is a sanitary space. Given the nature of BIM modeling, an existing multi-family building was selected and modeled, as the certification process requires all the necessary information and various viewport. BIM modeling of the bathroom was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the certification for barrier-free living environment. The results suggested that there is a need for a removal of thresholds, larger doors, better selection of finishing materials, sufficient room for a wheelchair, larger space next to the toilet, and the availability of an emergency bell and grab bars. Such information supports the potentials of BIM modeling, and it is expected that an automated certification system would be established in the foreseeable future.

Hands-free Speech Recognition based on Echo Canceller and MAP Estimation (에코제거기와 MAP 추정에 기초한 핸즈프리 음성 인식)

  • Sung-ill Kim;Wee-jae Shin
    • Journal of the Institute of Convergence Signal Processing
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    • v.4 no.3
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    • pp.15-20
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    • 2003
  • For some applications such as teleconference or telecommunication systems using a distant-talking hands-free microphone, the near-end speech signals to be transmitted is disturbed by an ambient noise and by an echo which is due to the coupling between the microphone and the loudspeaker. Furthermore, the environmental noise including channel distortion or additive noise is assumed to affect the original input speech. In the present paper, a new approach using echo canceller and maximum a posteriori(MAP) estimation is introduced to improve the accuracy of hands-free speech recognition. In this approach, it was shown that the proposed system was effective for hands-free speech recognition in ambient noise environment including echo. The experimental results also showed that the combination system between echo canceller and MAP environmental adaptation technique were well adapted to echo and noise environment.

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Tunnel-Free Scheme Using a Routing Table in a PMIPv6-Based Nested NEMO Environment

  • Wie, Sunghong;Jang, Jaeshin
    • Journal of information and communication convergence engineering
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.82-94
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    • 2013
  • In this paper, we propose a novel tunnel-free scheme in a proxy mobile IPv6 (PMIPv6)-based nested network mobility environment; several mobile nodes (MNs) and mobile routers (MRs) compose a hierarchical wireless network topology. Because tunnels created by several MRs overlap and data packets travel along several local mobility anchors (LMAs), the utilization of the wireless section is reduced and the packet forwarding path of the wire-line section is not optimal. In our tunnel-free scheme, the mobile access gateway (MAG) plays an important role in both the wireless and wire-line sections. Using a local binding update, this tunnel-free scheme forwards data packets with a host-based routing table without any tunnel. Establishing a direct tunnel between the MAG and the last LMA, this scheme removes nested tunnels between intermediate LMAs and MRs, and optimizes the forwarding path to the MN in the wire-line section.

Effect of Carbonation Curing on the Hydration Properties of Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler Ash (탄산화 양생이 순환유동층 보일러 애시의 수화특성에 미치는 영향)

  • Soo-Won Cha;Shi-Eun Lee;Won-Jun Lee;Young-Cheol Choi
    • Journal of the Korean Recycled Construction Resources Institute
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    • v.11 no.4
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    • pp.324-331
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    • 2023
  • In this study, the hydration and carbonation properties of circulating fluidized bed boiler (CFBC) ash with different free-CaO contents were investigated. In addition, the possibility of utilizing CFBC ash with a high free-CaO content as a cementitious material was investigated by carbonation curing as a pretreatment. The CFBC ash with high free-CaO content exhibited rapid setting behavior and low early compressive strength when mixed with cement. For CFBC ash with high free-CaO content, carbon dioxide capture increased with the duration of carbonization curing. In addition, the free-CaO value decreased together, indicating that the free-CaO reacted with carbon dioxide. When the CFBC ash with high free-CaO content was pretreated by carbonation, no fresh set appeared, and the initial compressive strength was improved. From the results of this study, it is confirmed that CFBC ash with high free-CaO content has a high potential to be utilized as a cementitious material through proper carbonation curing.

A Study on the Exhaust Emissions Characteristics of LPG Vehicle using LPG Fuel with Sulfur Free Odorant (비황분계 부취제를 혼합한 LPG 연료의 차량 배출가스 특성에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Jae-Kon;Lee, Ho-Kil;Yim, Eui Soon;Jung, Choong-Sub
    • Journal of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment
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    • v.30 no.6
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    • pp.545-554
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    • 2014
  • In general, odorant was added to fuel gases, such as LPG, LNG and city gas, to prevent gas poisoning, ignition, explosion, or other accident caused by fuel gases, and to enable immediate and easy detection of fuel-gas leakage by emitting an offensive smell. This study describes a study on the exhaust emissions characteristics and fuel economy of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicle using LPG fuel with new sulfur free odorant. New sulfur free odorant was added to LPG to reduce sulfur content of the LPG. Its performance and exhaust emission were compared to those of LPG with sulfur containing odorant (EM, ethyl mercaptan). Engine performance using LPG with sulfur free odorant was similar to that with sulfur-containing odorant. Exhaust emissions from the LPG vehicle with LPG including sulfur free odorant were also similar to those with LPG including sulfur containing odorant in the FTP 75 and NEDC mode. There experimental results suggest that the sulfur free odorant may substitute for the sulfur containing odorant in LPG fuel.

An Improved Vehicle Tracking Scheme Combining Range-based and Range-free Localization in Intersection Environment (교차로 환경에서 Range-based와 Range-free 위치측정기법을 혼합한 개선된 차량위치추적기법)

  • Park, Jae-Bok;Koh, Kwang-Shin;Cho, Gi-Hwan
    • Journal of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of Korea CI
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    • v.48 no.2
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    • pp.106-116
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    • 2011
  • USN(Ubiquitous Sensor Network) environment permits us to access whatever information we want, whenever we want. The technologies to provide a basement to these environments premise an accurate location establishment. Especially, ITS(Intelligent Transportation Systems) is easily constructed by applying USN technology. Localization can be categorized as either Range-based or Range-free. Range-based is known to be not suitable for the localization based on sensor network, because of the irregularity of radio propagation and the additional device requirement. The other side, Range-free is much appropriated for the resource constrained sensor network because it can actively locate by means of the communication radio. But, generally the location accuracy of Range-free is low. Especially, it is very low in a low-density environment. So, these two methods have both merits and demerits. Therefore, it requires a new method to be able to improve tracking accuracy by combining the two methods. This paper proposes the tracking scheme based on range-hybrid, which can markedly enhance tracking accuracy by effectively using the information of surrounding nodes and the RSSI(Received Signal Strength Indication) that does not require additional hardware. Additionally, we present a method, which can improve the accuracy of vehicle tracking by adopting the prediction mechanism. Simulation results show that our method outperforms other methods in the transportation simulation environment.