• Computers and Concrete
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.35-50
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• 2012

The 2D representative volume element (RVE) for softening quasi-brittle materials like concrete is determined. Two alternative methods are presented to determine a size of RVE in concrete subjected to uniaxial tension by taking into account strain localization. Concrete is described as a heterogeneous three-phase material composed of aggregate, cement matrix and bond. The plane strain FE calculations of strain localization at meso-scale are carried out with an isotropic damage model with non-local softening.

• Carbon letters
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• 제24권
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• pp.73-81
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• 2017

Interconnected meso/microporous activated carbons were prepared from pumpkin seeds using a simple chemical activation method. The porous carbon materials were prepared at different temperatures (PS-600, PS-700, PS-800, and PS-900) and demonstrated huge surface areas ($645-2029m^2g^{-1}$) with excellent pore volumes ($0.27-1.30cm^3g^{-1}$). The well-condensed graphitic structure of the prepared activated carbon materials was confirmed by Raman and X-ray diffraction analyses. The presence of heteroatoms (O and N) in the carbon materials was confirmed by X-ray photoemission spectroscopy. High resolution transmission electron microscopic images and selected area diffraction patters further revealed the porous structure and amorphous nature of the prepared electrode materials. The resultant porous carbons (PS-600, PS-700, PS-800, and PS-900) were utilized as electrode material for supercapacitors. To our delight, the PS-900 demonstrated a maximum specific capacitance (Cs) of $303F\;g^{-1}$ in 1.0 M $H_2SO_4 $ at a scan rate of 5 mV. The electrochemical impedance spectra confirmed the poor electrical resistance of the electrode materials. Moreover, the stability of the PS-900 was found to be excellent (no significant change in the Cs even after 6000 cycles).

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.307-314
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• 2018

Strength of loess that experienced cyclic freeze and thaw is of great significance for evaluating stability of slopes and foundations in loess regions. This paper takes the frequently encountered loess in the Northwestern China as the study object and carried out three kinds of laboratory tests including freeze-thaw test, direct shear test and SEM test to investigate the strength behaviors of loess after cyclic freeze and thaw, and the correlation with meso-level changes in soil structure. Results show that for loess specimens at four dry densities, the cohesion decreases with freeze-thaw cycles until a residual value is reached and thus an exponential equation is proposed. Besides, little change in the angle of internal friction was observed as freeze-thaw proceeds. This may depend on the varying of soil structure, based on which a clue can be found from the surface morphology and mesoscopic scanning of loess specimens. Clearly we observed significant changes in surface morphology of loess and it tends to aggravate at higher water contents or more cycles of freeze and thaw. Moreover, freeze-thaw cycling leads to obvious changes in the meso-structure of loess including lowering the particle aggregates and increasing both the proportion of fine particles and porosity area ratio. A damage variable dependent on the ratio of porosity area is introduced based on the continuum damage mechanics and its correlation with cohesion is discussed.

• 기술혁신학회지
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.429-446
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• 2003

The status of microfactory or microfactory-related research in some advanced countries are investigated. Under the financial support of government, Japan has accomplished the Microfactory Project, the United States has pursued the Micro/Meso mMf project, and European countries have been studying micro assembly systems. In Korea, several universities and some large manufacturers have participated in the development of micro-components or micrcrdevices based on MEMS technology since the late 1990's. Microfactory is a process which achieves an integrated micro-manufacturing system in a production system, which is followed by the steps of micro-technology of machine parts based on micro-system technology. In addition, this process is a new concept of manufacturing system that renovates the existing manufacturing system It is sure that the research of micro- manufacturing technology must lead to nano-technology in the near future, with intensive financial supports of government for this technology.

• 기술혁신학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.129-162
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• 2012

본 연구는 우리나라 대형국가연구개발사업 정책의 제도적 특성을 분석한 것이다. 대표적 사업인 G7 프로젝트, 21C프론티어사업, 차세대성장동력사업을 대상으로 제도의 지속성과 변화를 분석했다. 분석을 위해 신제도주의이론에서 논의하는 정책제도의 지속과 변화, 그리고 진화에 대해 이론적 논의를 했다. 이론적 논의를 통해 정책제도를 분석할 때 거시적 수준, 중범위 수준, 미시적 수준으로 나누어서 살펴보는 것이 필요하다고 강조했다. 그리고 세 개의 대형국가연구개발사업을 대상으로 각 수준별로 정책제도의 이념 또는 정책목표와 정책제도의 참여주체, 그리고 정책수단을 대상으로 제도의 지속과 변화의 특성을 분석했다. 분석결과 거시적 차원에서 우리나라 대형국가연구개발사업이 제도적 지속성을 갖고 있는 것을 밝혀냈다. 하지만 중범위 수준에서는 정책제도가 정권의 변화와 국내외 정치경제적 상황에 따라 변하는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 미시적 수준에서는 정책제도가 정책목표의 상징성과 관료이익에 따라 다양하게 변화하는 것을 알게 되었다. 이러한 중범위 수준과 미시적 수준의 정책제도의 변화는 중층적으로 축적되어 정책제도가 진화하기도 하고 획기적인 정책제도로 변화할 수도 있다고 보았다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.247-261
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• 2023

Due to the non-uniform distribution of meso-structure, the diffusion of chloride ions in concrete show the characteristics of characteristics of randomness and fuzziness, which leads to the non-uniform distribution of chloride ions and the non-uniform corrosion of steel rebar in concrete. This phenomenon is supposed as the main reason causing the uncertainty of the bearing capacity deterioration of reinforced concrete structures. In order to analyze and predict the durability of reinforced concrete structures under chloride environment, the random features of chloride ions transport in concrete were studied in this research from in situ meso-structure of concrete. Based on X-ray CT technology, the spatial distribution of coarse aggregates and pores were recognized and extracted from a cylinder concrete specimen. In considering the influence of ITZ, the in situ mesostructure of concrete specimen was reconstructed to conduct a numerical simulation on the diffusion of chloride ions in concrete, which was verified through electronic microprobe technology. Then a stochastic study was performed to investigate the distribution of chloride ions concentration in space and time. The research indicates that the influence of coarse aggregate on chloride ions diffusion is the synthetic action of tortuosity and ITZ effect. The spatial distribution of coarse aggregates and pores is the main reason leading to the non-uniform distribution of chloride ions both in spatial and time scale. The chloride ions concentration under a certain time and the time under a certain concentration both satisfy the Lognormal distribution, which are accepted by Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and Chi-square test. This research provides an efficient method for obtain mass stochastic data from limited but representative samples, which lays a solid foundation for the investigation on the service properties of reinforced concrete structures.

• Interaction and multiscale mechanics
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.257-266
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• 2010

A novel resonance based proximity DC current sensor is proposed. The sensor consists of a piezo sensed and actuated cantilever beam with a permanent magnet mounted at its free end. When the sensor is placed in proximity to a wire carrying DC current, resonant frequency of the beam changes with change in current. This change in resonant frequency is used to determine the current through the wire. The structure is simulated in micro and meso scale using COMSOL Multi physics software and the sensor is found to be linear with good sensitivity.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.101-111
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• 2018

Understanding the classification of malocclusion is a crucial issue in Orthodontics. It can also help us to diagnose, treat, and understand malocclusion to establish a standard for definite class of patients. Principal component analysis (PCA) and k-means algorithms have been emerging as data analytic methods for cephalometric measurements, due to their intuitive concepts and application potentials. This study analyzed the macro- and meso-scale classification structure and feature basis vectors of 1020 (415 male, 605 female; mean age, 25 years) orthodontic patients using statistical preprocessing, PCA, random matrix theory (RMT) and k-means algorithms. RMT results show that 7 principal components (PCs) are significant standard in the extraction of features. Using k-means algorithms, 3 and 6 clusters were identified and the axes of PC1~3 were determined to be significant for patient classification. Macro-scale classification denotes skeletal Class I, II, III and PC1 means anteroposterior discrepancy of the maxilla and mandible and mandibular position. PC2 and PC3 means vertical pattern and maxillary position respectively; they played significant roles in the meso-scale classification. In conclusion, the typical patient profile (TPP) of each class showed that the data-based classification corresponds with the clinical classification of orthodontic patients. This data-based study can provide insight into the development of new diagnostic classifications.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.169-173
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• 2000

저온에서 높은 세척력을 갖는 호소세제의 개발을 위하여 토양으로부터 alkaline protease의 활성이 높은 균주를 분리, 동정하였으며, 호소의 성질을 조사하였다. 분리균주의 형태적 특징은 Gram 음성균 이고, 간균$(0.6{\sim}0.7{\times}1.3{\sim}2.6\;{\mu}m\;in\;size)$ 형태를 하고 있으며, 운동성을 보였다. 또한 catalase 양성, aesculin, gelatin 및 casein 분해능이 있었다. 분리균주의 세포벽 구성 성분은 meso-DAP를 함유하였으며, G+C mol 함량은 43.3%를 나타내었다. 이러한 형태적, 생리 생화학적 특성의 결과로부터 분리 균주는 Acinetobacter 속으로 동정되었다. 분리 균주를 이용한 alkaline protease의 생산은 초기 pH 10과 $40^{\circ}C$에서 36시간 배양하였을 때 3,300 D.U/mL로 최대 효소 활성을 보였으며, 최적 pH와 온도는 9와 $60^{\circ}C$이었다. 또한 본 균주에 의해 생산된 alkaline protease는 두개의 활성 band를 나타내었다.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.408-415
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• 2014

In order to prepare high-quality activated carbons (ACs), coal tar pitch (CTP), and mixtures of CTP and petroleum pitch (PP) were activated with KOH. The ACs prepared by activation of CTP in the range of $700{\sim}1000^{\circ}C$ for 1~5 h had very porous textures with large specific surface areas of $2470{\sim}3081m^2/g$. The optimal activation conditions of CTP were determined as CTP/KOH ratio of 1:4, activation temperature of $900^{\circ}C$, and activation time of 3 h. The obtained AC showed the highest micro-pore volume, and pretty high specific surface area and meso-pore volume. The micro-pore volumes and specific areas of activated mixtures of CTP and PP were similar to each other but the meso-pore volume could be increased. In order to change the degree of crystallinity of precursors before KOH activation process, the CTPs were carbonized in the range of $500{\sim}900^{\circ}C$. As the carbonization temperature increased, the specific surface area and pore volume of the activated ACs with the same activation conditions for CTP decreased dramatically. It was demonstrated that the increased pore size distribution of AC electrodes in the range of 1 to 2 nm plays an important role in the performance of electric double-layer capacitor.