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Optimum cost design of frames using genetic algorithms

  • Chen, Chulin;Yousif, Salim Taib;Najem, Rabi' Muyad;Abavisani, Ali;Pham, Binh Thai;Wakil, Karzan;Mohamad, Edy Tonnizam;Khorami, Majid
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.293-304
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    • 2019
  • The optimum cost of a reinforced concrete plane and space frames have been found by using the Genetic Algorithm (GA) method. The design procedure is subjected to many constraints controlling the designed sections (beams and columns) based on the standard specifications of the American Concrete Institute ACI Code 2011. The design variables have contained the dimensions of designed sections, reinforced steel and topology through the section. It is obtained from a predetermined database containing all the single reinforced design sections for beam and columns subjected to axial load, uniaxial or biaxial moments. The designed optimum beam sections by using GAs have been unified through MATLAB to satisfy axial, flexural, shear and torsion requirements based on the designed code. The frames' functional cost has contained the cost of concrete and reinforcement of steel in addition to the cost of the frames' formwork. The results have found that limiting the dimensions of the frame's beams with the frame's columns have increased the optimum cost of the structure by 2%, declining the re-analysis of the optimum designed structures through GA.

Analysis on an improved resistance tuning type multi-frequency piezoelectric spherical transducer

  • Qin, Lei;Wang, Jianjun;Liu, Donghuan;Tang, Lihua;Song, Gangbing
    • Smart Structures and Systems
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.435-446
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    • 2019
  • The existing piezoelectric spherical transducers with fixed prescribed dynamic characteristics limit their application in scenarios with multi-frequency or frequency variation requirement. To address this issue, this work proposes an improved design of piezoelectric spherical transducers using the resistance tuning method. Two piezoceramic shells are the functional elements with one for actuation and the other for tuning through the variation of load resistance. The theoretical model of the proposed design is given based on our previous work. The effects of the resistance, the middle surface radius and the thickness of the epoxy adhesive layer on the dynamic characteristics of the transducer are explored by numerical analysis. The numerical results show that the multi-frequency characteristics of the transducer can be obtained by tuning the resistance, and its electromechanical coupling coefficient can be optimized by a matching resistance. The proposed design and derived theoretical solution are validated by comparing with the literature given special examples as well as an experimental study. The present study demonstrates the feasibility of using the proposed design to realize the multi-frequency characteristics, which is helpful to improve the performance of piezoelectric spherical transducers used in underwater acoustic detection, hydrophones, and the spherical smart aggregate (SSA) used in civil structural health monitoring, enhancing their operation at the multiple working frequencies to meet different application requirements.

User-Participated Design Method for Perforated Metal Facades using Virtual Reality (가상현실 기반 사용자 참여형 타공패널 파사드 설계 방법론)

  • Jang, Do-Jin;Kim, Seongjun;Kim, Sung-Ah
    • Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea Planning & Design
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    • v.36 no.4
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    • pp.103-111
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    • 2020
  • Perforated metal sheets are used as panels of facades for controlling environmental factors while ensuring user's visibility. Despite their functional potentials, only a specific direction of facades or an orientation of a building was considered in the relevant studies. This study proposed a design methodology for the perforated panel facades that reflects the location on the facades and the user's requirements. The optimization of quantitative and qualitative performance is achieved through communication between designers and users in a VR system. In optimizing quantitative performances, designers use machine learning techniques such as clustering and genetic algorithm to allocate optimal panels on the facades. In optimizing qualitative performances, through the VR system, users intervene in evaluating performances whose preferences are depending on them. The experiment using the office project showed that designers were able to make decisions based on clustering using GMM to optimize multiple quantitative performances. The gap between the target and final performance could be narrowed by limiting the types of perforated panels considering mass customization. In assessing visibility as a qualitative performance, users were able to participate in the design process using the VR system.

Review on the Quality Attributes of an Integrated Simulation Software for Weapon Systems (무기체계 통합시뮬레이션 소프트웨어의 품질 속성 검토)

  • Oh, Hyun-Shik;Kim, Dohyung;Lee, Sunju
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.408-417
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    • 2021
  • This paper describes the quality attributes of an integrated simulation software for weapon systems named Advanced distributed simulation environment(AddSIM). AddSIM is developed as a key enabler for Defense Modeling & Simulation(M&S) systems which simulate battlefields and used for battle experiments, analyses, military exercises, training, etc. AddSIM shall provide a standard simulation framework of the next Defense M&S systems. Therefore AddSIM shall satisfy not only functional but also quality requirements such as availability, modifiability, performance, testability, usability, and others. AddSIM consists of operating softwares of hierarchical components including graphical user interface, simulation engines, and support services(natural environment model, math utility, etc.), and separated weapon system models executable on the operating softwares. The relation between software architectures and their quality attributes are summarized from previous works. And the AddSIM architecture and its achievements in the aspect of quality attributes are reviewed.

The Proposal of Security Evaluation Criteria for PKI Systems in Korea (국내 PKI 시스템 평가 기준 제안)

  • 심주걸;박택진;이철원;원동호
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information Security & Cryptology
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.61-76
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    • 2002
  • To ensure PKI systems' reliability, the security for PKI systems evaluation is required. But, unfortunately, the systematic security evaluation and certification of PKI systems is insufficient. In Korea, Firewall and intrusion detection system's security evaluation and certification has been enforced, but research of PKI systems’ evaluation is insufficient. This paper provides a PKI system evaluation criteria. This paper specifies a 7 level of the functional and assurance security requirements for a PKI system. And this PKI system evaluation criteria provides a compatibility with CC(Common Criteria) and KISES(Korea Information Security Evaluation Systems).

Identification of Hazard for Securing the Safety of Unmanned Parcel Storage Device System Using Robot Technology

  • Park, Jae Min;Kim, Young Min
    • International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.132-139
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    • 2022
  • The development of the fourth industrial revolution and logistics 4.0 related technology, the growth of the e-commerce market, and the transition to a non-face to face society due to the pandemic are accelerating the growth of the logistics industry. Due to the growth of the logistics industry, various services are emerging to meet the requirements of the market, and research and technology development related to the parcel storage, which is an important element of the last mile service, is also underway. In the past, if it was difficult to deliver the goods directly to the recipient, the parcel storage installed near the delivery location was used, but the usability was not good and the storage of the goods was limited. In addition, the existing parcel storage has a lot of functional limitations compared to the advanced logistics technology, so it is necessary to develop a device that improves it. Therefore, this study conducted to secure safety for unmanned parcel storage devices with robot technology to improve usability and functionality in line with the advanced logistics industry. Based on ISO 10218, an industrial robot related standard, risk identification studies were conducted to derive results that contribute to the development of devices under development.

Analysis of the Design Elements for the Children's Picture Books Based on VR

  • Lu, Kai;Cho, Dong Min
    • Journal of Korea Multimedia Society
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    • v.24 no.7
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    • pp.953-965
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    • 2021
  • The research of combining virtual reality technology with the design elements of children's picture book education is a relatively new topic in virtual reality technology in recent years. Based on the combination of picture book design elements with virtual reality technology and the development of a children's picture book teaching game, this article analyzes the effectiveness of the application of virtual reality technology in children's teaching, and explores the usability of picture book design elements in teaching [1]. Through literature research methods, practical research methods and investigation research methods, this paper lucubrates the application of virtual reality technology in the design elements of children's picture book education so as to provide adequate theoretical and practical support for the research theme. The spatial positioning, vision, sound, and functional requirements of children's picture book games play a leading role in teaching. Practical statistics have proved that it is easier to promote children's mastery of teaching knowledge in a virtual environment. Moreover, use VR's game management function and setting function to solve the boringness of traditional education methods and the limitations of the teaching environment. The feasibility of game operation provides a virtual teaching platform system for children's education, and the teaching effect is remarkable.

Cyclic loading test of abnormal joints in SRC frame-bent main building structure

  • Wang, Bo;Cao, Guorong;Yang, Ke;Dai, Huijuan;Qin, Chaogang
    • Earthquakes and Structures
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    • v.20 no.4
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    • pp.417-430
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    • 2021
  • Due to functional requirements, SRC column-RC beam abnormal joints with characteristics of strong beam weak column, variable column section, unequal beam height and staggered height exist in the Steel reinforced concrete (SRC) frame-bent main building structure of thermal power plant (TPP). This paper presents the experimental results of these abnormal joints through cyclic loading tests on five specimens with scaling factor of 1/5. The staggered height and whether adding H-shaped steel in beam or not were changing parameters of specimens. The failure patterns, bearing capacity, energy dissipation and ductile performance were analyzed. In addition, the stress mechanism of the abnormal joint was discussed based on the diagonal strut model. The research results showed that the abnormal exterior joints occurred shear failure and column end hinge flexural failure; reducing beam height through adding H-shaped steel in the beam of abnormal exterior joint could improve the crack resistance and ductility; the abnormal interior joints with different staggered heights occurred column ends flexural failure; the joint with larger staggered height had the higher bearing capacity and stiffness, but lower ductility. The concrete compression strut mechanism is still applicable to the abnormal joints in TPP, but it is affected by the abnormal characteristics.

A Case Study on Explosive Demolition of a Large Section Turbine Foundation Structure (대단면 터빈기초 구조물의 발파해체 시공사례)

  • Park, Hoon;Nam, Sung-Woo;Noh, You-Song;Suk, Chul-Gi
    • Explosives and Blasting
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    • v.40 no.3
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    • pp.54-65
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    • 2022
  • Recently, the demand for the dismantling of large-scale industrial structures is increasing, and the construction of restoring the dismantled industrial to their original natural environment is underway. This case was an application of the explosive demolition method to the demolition of a large section turbine foundation structure which structural obsolescence and failure to meet functional requirements. As a result of the explosive demolition, the fracture condition of the turbine foundation was satisfactory, and the explosive demolition was completed without causing any damage to the surrounding facilities.

Development of a Compression Inner Layer Attachable to Dress Shirts for Gynecomastia Sufferers

  • Yoh, Eunah;Kwak, Ji-Hye
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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    • v.46 no.4
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    • pp.624-637
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    • 2022
  • The purpose of this study was to develop a compression inner layer (CIL) that can be attached to dress shirts for men who have gynecomastia (male breast enlargement). For this, we developed shirts with CIL prototypes based on the functional, expressive, and aesthetic (FEA) consumer needs model. The user-centered design principle guided the design process. Based on size measurements, in-depth interviews, and an online survey, the design requirements for dress shirts with a CIL were determined, and the prototype was developed. The dress shirts were constructed of polyester and spandex mixed materials, while the CIL was made of thin mesh fabric knitted from 80% polyester and 20% spandex. A CIL prototype was developed with a front zipper fastening to hold the upper body tight and compress the breast area. The CIL was attached by connecting a strap with snap buttons to loops sewn into the shoulder line of the dress shirt. In the trial and sensory test, the prototype helped breast size decrease while meeting target consumer needs. The outcomes of this study provide necessary insights to develop garments for gynecomastia patients.