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A STUDY FOR RFID APPLICATION OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

  • Choong-Han Han ;Ki-Bum Ju
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2009.05a
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    • pp.1155-1160
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    • 2009
  • The trend in construction industry, now, lies in improving efficiency and competitive power in construction management and on-the-spot instruction by combining with new IT technology. Above all, it is safe to say that the application of RFID technology can play a pivotal role at this point, but it is not that easy to apply RFID due to the physical, chemical and environmental peculiarities of construction materials. Thus, a study on the standardization of the usable frequency, specifications, protocol, and package administration is required. This study, as part of the study on the standardization, figured out the restrictions by attaching the existing RFID Tag to the construction materials, turned out the prototype of RFID Tag to perform a field test. In result the effective recognition range varies according to the physical and environmental peculiarities of construction materials; and the management efficiency varies as the attaching method and/or applying method. To analyze the management method (media, process etc.) systematically for the existing construction materials; to prepare more various restrictions and its solutions for practical construction spots will be the key for successful RFID implementation.

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Culture Conditions for Improving Manipulation Efficiency of Rat Embryo (랫드 배아 조작 효율 향상을 위한 배양 조건)

  • Ji Min Lee
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.32 no.3
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    • pp.173-179
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    • 2023
  • Rats are one of the most widely used animals in biomedical sciences because their metabolism and physiology are comparable to humans. In recent years, gene-targeted models have been developed using various animal species utilizing engineered nucleases such as clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated gene (Cas). It has recently become possible to efficiently transfect CRISPR/Cas into embryos via electroporation. However, electroporation can damage fertilized eggs; therefore, it is important to determine the optimal embryo culture conditions. A standardized approach for routine and reproducible rat transgenesis will render rat models more accessible for research. We performed experiments to obtain rat embryos with efficient superovulation and synchronization, and to investigate the appropriate medium conditions for pronuclear stage embryos subjected to electroporation stimulation for the introduction of engineered nuclease.

Study on drag reduction of commercial vehicle using flow control device (유동 제어 장치를 이용한 상용차량의 항력저감 연구)

  • S. H. Kim;J. J. Kim
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Visualization
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.8-13
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    • 2023
  • The primary challenge in improving fuel efficiency and reducing air pollution for commercial vehicles is reducing their aerodynamic drag. Various flow control devices, such as cab-roof fairing, gap fairing, cab extender, and side skirt have been introduced to reduce drag, however, the drag reduction effect and applicability are different depending on each commercial vehicle model. To evaluate the fuel consumption of heavy vehicles, a comprehensive research approach, including drag force measurement, flow field analysis is required. This study investigated the effect of a cab extender, which installed rear region of cab, on a drag coefficient of commercial vehicle through wind tunnel experiments and CFD. The results showed that the cab extender significantly modified the flow structure around the vehicle, leading to 8.2% reduction in drag coefficient compared to the original vehicle model. These results would provide practical application for enhancing the aerodynamic performance and fuel efficiency of heavy vehicle.

Similarity-Based Patch Packing Method for Efficient Plenoptic Video Coding in TMIV

  • Kim, HyunHo;Kim, Yong-Hwan
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Broadcast Engineers Conference
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    • 2022.06a
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    • pp.250-252
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    • 2022
  • As immersive video contents have started to emerge in the commercial market, research on it is required. For this, efficient coding methods for immersive video are being studied in the MPEG-I Visual workgroup, and they released Test Model for Immersive Video (TMIV). In current TMIV, the patches are packed into atlas in order of patch size. However, this simple patch packing method can reduce the coding efficiency in terms of 2D encoder. In this paper, we propose patch packing method which pack the patches into atlases by using the similarity of each patch for improving coding efficiency of 3DoF+ video. Experimental result shows that there is a 0.3% BD-rate savings on average over the anchor of TMIV.

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Channel modeling based on multilayer artificial neural network in metro tunnel environments

  • Jingyuan Qian;Asad Saleem;Guoxin Zheng
    • ETRI Journal
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    • v.45 no.4
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    • pp.557-569
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    • 2023
  • Traditional deterministic channel modeling is accurate in prediction, but due to its complexity, improving computational efficiency remains a challenge. In an alternative approach, we investigated a multilayer artificial neural network (ANN) to predict large-scale and small-scale channel characteristics in metro tunnels. Simulated high-precision training datasets were obtained by combining measurement campaign with a ray tracing (RT) method in a metro tunnel. Performance on the training data was used to determine the number of hidden layers and neurons of the multilayer ANN. The proposed multilayer ANN performed efficiently (10 s for training; 0.19 ms for prediction), and accurately, with better approximation of the RT data than the single-layer ANN. The root mean square errors (RMSE) of path loss (2.82 dB), root mean square delay spread (0.61 ns), azimuth angle spread (3.06°), and elevation angle spread (1.22°) were impressive. These results demonstrate the superior computing efficiency and model complexity of ANNs.

A Study of Artificial Intelligence Generated 3D Engine Animation Workflow

  • Chenghao Wang;Jeanhun Chung
    • International journal of advanced smart convergence
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    • v.12 no.4
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    • pp.286-292
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    • 2023
  • This article is set against the backdrop of the rapid development of the metaverse and artificial intelligence technologies, and aims to explore the possibility and potential impact of integrating AI technology into the traditional 3D animation production process. Through an in-depth analysis of the differences when merging traditional production processes with AI technology, it aims to summarize a new innovative workflow for 3D animation production. This new process takes full advantage of the efficiency and intelligent features of AI technology, significantly improving the efficiency of animation production and enhancing the overall quality of the animations. Furthermore, the paper delves into the creative methods and developmental implications of artificial intelligence technology in real-time rendering engines for 3D animation. It highlights the importance of these technologies in driving innovation and optimizing workflows in the field of animation production, showcasing how they provide new perspectives and possibilities for the future development of the animation industry.

Trends and Future Prospects of AI Technologies for Building Energy Management (건물 에너지 관리를 위한 인공지능 기술 동향과 미래 전망)

  • J. Jeong;W.K. Park
    • Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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    • v.39 no.4
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    • pp.32-41
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    • 2024
  • Building energy management plays a crucial role in improving energy efficiency and optimizing energy usage. To achieve this, it is important to monitor and analyze energy-related data from buildings in real time using sensors to understand energy consumption patterns and establish optimal operational strategies. Because of the uncertainties in building energy-related data, there are challenges in analyzing these data and formulating operational strategies based on them. Artificial intelligence (AI) technology can help overcome these challenges. This paper investigates past and current research trends in AI technology and examines its future prospects for building energy management. By performing prediction and analysis based on energy consumption or supply data, the future energy demands of buildings can be forecasted and energy consumption can be optimized. Additionally, data related to the surrounding environment, occupancy, and other building energy-related factors can be collected and analyzed using sensors to establish operational strategies aimed at further reducing energy consumption and increasing efficiency. These technologies will contribute to cost savings and help minimize environmental impacts for building owners and operators, ultimately facilitating sustainable building operations.

Study on the Safety Evacuation of University Dormitory Occupants Based on Pathfinder

  • Zechen Zhang;Hasung Kong
    • International journal of advanced smart convergence
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.328-334
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    • 2024
  • This study uses Pathfinder software to simulate and analyze the safe evacuation of university dormitory occupants. Fire safety issues in densely populated dormitory buildings are gaining increasing attention, and improving emergency evacuation efficiency is crucial for reducing the harm caused by fire incidents. The study focuses on a student dormitory building in a university, simulating different evacuation scenarios and analyzing the impact of factors such as evacuation routes, personnel distribution, exit width, and stair width on evacuation time. Based on the actual dormitory conditions, parameters such as gender ratio, height range, shoulder width, and walking speed of the occupants were set, and evacuation times in various scenarios were compared.The simulation results show that proper planning of evacuation routes and increasing stair width significantly reduced evacuation times. The study recommends that universities establish systematic emergency response plans, conduct regular evacuation drills, optimize student dormitory layouts, and consider increasing stair width in dormitory building designs to improve evacuation efficiency and safety.

Study on Front-Loading Utilizing Engineering and BIM in Steel Fabricators

  • Jun OKOSHI;Kazuya SHIDE
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2024.07a
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    • pp.681-688
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    • 2024
  • In Japanese steel fabricators, significant time is devoted to drafting fabrication drawings compared to the fabrication process itself, highlighting a need for efficiency improvements. A primary issue is the inadequate consideration of constructability at the design stage. Steel fabricators often sign contracts based on partially completed designs, leading to frequent modifications from the creation of fabrication drawings up until just before fabrication begins, which hampers productivity improvements. To address this challenge, this study proposes separating and contracting engineering from fabrication early in the design phase through front-loading detailed design. If front-loading is feasible, it could reduce the frequency of changes and corrections, improving the drawing process and potentially enhancing efficiency in steel fabricators. Furthermore, the study explores what constitutes feasible engineering for front-loading, considering that steel fabrication involves aspects beyond mere structural design.

A system's approach for an aggregate control of order entry-production schedule-shippment cycle (수주-생산-출하관리의 효율성제고 종합방안)

  • Jeong, Byeong-Hui;Yeo, Sang-Hwan;Lee, Myeon-U;Yun, Jo-Deok
    • Journal of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.43-54
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    • 1981
  • In a complex production system, the efficient control of order entry-production schedule-shippment cycle is one of the most important managerial aspects. In this paper, an aggregate control mechanism has been developed. The result showed steps for improving and for optimizing the total systems efficiency. A simplified guidelines for a con ceptual data base has been suggested.

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