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Parameter Estimation and Prediction methods for Hyper-Geometric Distribution software Reliability Growth Model (초기하분포 소프트웨어 신뢰성 성장 모델에서의 모수 추정과 예측 방법)

  • Park, Joong-Yang;Yoo, Chang-Yeul;Lee, Bu-Kwon
    • The Transactions of the Korea Information Processing Society
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    • v.5 no.9
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    • pp.2345-2352
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    • 1998
  • The hyper-geometric distribution software reliability growth model was recently developed and successfully applied Due to mathematical difficultv of the maximum likclihmd method, the least squares method has hem suggested for parameter estimation by the previous studies. We first summarize and compare the minimization criteria adopted by the previous studies. It is theo shown that the weighted least squares method is more appropriate hecause of the nonhomogeneous variability of the number of newly detected faults. The adequacy of the weighted least squares method is illustrated by two numerical examples. Finally, we propose a new method fur predicting the number of faults newly discovered by next test instances. The new prediction method can be used for determining the time to stop testing.

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Structural Response of Underground LNG Storage Tank (Parameter Study for Design Conditions) (지하식 LNG 저장탱크의 설계 조건에 따른 거동분석)

  • 곽효경;이광모;송종영
    • Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.219-235
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    • 2002
  • This paper deals with parametric studies of the structural response of underground LNG storage tanks according to change in design conditions. In the design of underground LNG storage tank, it is requited to determine the optimal tank shape and dimension to represent a more improved structural behavior under many loading conditions and load combinations. Consequently, main factors which affect to the structural response of LNG storage tanks from planning and design up to maintenance, are investigated, and the differences in structural behavior due to those factors are analyzed. On the basis of the obtained results item parametric studies, a guideline for a more reasonable design is introduced.

The Vertical Disk Structure and Star Formation in Nearby Edge-On Galaxies

  • Yim, Kijeong;Wong, Tony;Rand, Richard;Rosolowsky, Erik
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.41 no.2
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    • pp.31.3-32
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    • 2016
  • We present the radial variations of the scale heights and the vertical velocity dispersions in a sample of nearby edge-on galaxies using BIMA/CARMA $^{12}CO$ ($J=1{\rightarrow}0$), VLA/EVLA HI, and Spitzer $3.6{\mu}m$ data. Both the disk thicknesses and the velocity dispersions of gas and stars vary with radius, contrary to assumptions of previous studies. We investigate how the interstellar gas pressure and the gravitational instability parameter differ from values derived assuming constant velocity dispersions and scale heights. Using the measurement of the disk thicknesses and the derived radial profiles of gas and stars, we estimate the corresponding volume densities. The gravitational instability parameter Q follows a fairly uniform profile with radius and is ${\geq}1$ across the star-forming disk. The star formation law has a slope that is significantly different from those found in more face-on galaxy studies. The midplane gas pressure appears to roughly hold a power-law correlation with the midplane volume density ratio (${\rho}_{H2}/{\rho}_{HI}$).

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Effects of Father's Play Beliefs on Father-Child Interaction and Child's Social Skills (아버지의 놀이신념이 부-자녀 간 상호작용과 아동의 사회적 기술에 미치는 영향)

  • Im, Ye Sul;Han, You Jin
    • Korean Journal of Child Studies
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    • v.36 no.2
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    • pp.1-16
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    • 2015
  • The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of father's play beliefs on father-child interaction and child's social skills. The subjects were 370 fathers of 1, 2 and 3 graders of elementary schools who lived in Seoul and Gyeonggi area. The results were as follows; First, the differences were found to be significant between the whole of father's play hours, play focus beliefs, study focus beliefs and father-child interaction, and their sub-variables of disciplinary action, sensitiveness, and affectionate expression; and between the whole of child's social skills and its sub-variables of cooperative action, self-assertion and self-control. Second, the higher play focus beliefs, the more positive interaction on the child, and specifically they use much democratic disciplinary action, sensitiveness and affectionate expression. Third, as to the effect of the father's play focus beliefs on the child's social skills, father-child interaction was found to act as a partial parameter, while as to the effect of the father's study focus beliefs on the child's social skills, father-child interaction was found to act as a full parameter.

A Study on RF Large-Signal Model for High Resistivity SOI MOS Varactor (High Resistivity SOI MOS 버랙터를 위한 RF 대신호 모델 연구)

  • Hong, Seoyoung;Lee, Seonghearn
    • Journal of the Institute of Electronics and Information Engineers
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    • v.53 no.9
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    • pp.49-53
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    • 2016
  • A new large-signal model including the voltage-dependent extrinsic gate capacitance for RF channel distribution effect is developed for a high resistivity(HR) silicon-on-insulator(SOI) RF accumulation-mode MOS varactor. The data of voltage-dependent parameters are extracted by using accurate S-parameter optimization, and empirical model equations are constructed by data fitting process. The RF accuracy of this new model is validated by observing excellent agreements between modeled and measured Y11-parameter data in the wide voltage range up to 20 GHz.

Inverse Model Parameter Estimation Based on Sensitivity Analysis for Improvement of PM10 Forecasting (PM10 예보 향상을 위한 민감도 분석에 의한 역모델 파라메터 추정)

  • Yu, Suk Hyun;Koo, Youn Seo;Kwon, Hee Yong
    • Journal of Korea Multimedia Society
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    • v.18 no.7
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    • pp.886-894
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    • 2015
  • In this paper, we conduct sensitivity analysis of parameters used for inverse modeling in order to estimate the PM10 emissions from the 16 areas in East Asia accurately. Parameters used in sensitivity analysis are R, the observational error covariance matrix, and B, a priori (background) error covariance matrix. In previous studies, it was used with the predetermined parameter empirically. Such a method, however, has difficulties in estimating an accurate emissions. Therefore, an automatically determining method for the most suitable value of R and B with an error measurement criteria and posteriori emissions accuracy is required. We determined the parameters through a sensitivity analysis, and improved the accuracy of posteriori emissions estimation. Inverse modeling methods used in the emissions estimation are pseudo inverse, NNLS (Nonnegative Least Square), and BA(Bayesian Approach). Pseudo inverse has a small error, but has negative values of emissions. In order to resolve the problem, NNLS is used. It has a unrealistic emissions, too. The problems are resolved with BA(Bayesian Approach). We showed the effectiveness and the accuracy of three methods through case studies.

Evaluation of Ultimate Pressure Capacity of Light Water Reactor Containment Considering Aging of Materials (재료의 경년상태를 고려한 경수로형 격납건물의 극한내압능력 평가)

  • Lee, Sang-Kuen;Song, Young-Chul;Han, Sang-Hoon;Kwon, Yong-Gil
    • Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.147-154
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    • 2001
  • The prestressed concrete containment is one of the most important structures in nuclear power plants, which is required to prevent release of radioactive or hazardous effluents to the environment even in the case of a severe accident. Numerical analyses are carried out by using the ABAQUS finite element program to assess the ultimate pressure capacity of the Y prestressed concrete containment with light water reactor at design criteria condition and aging condition considering varied properties of time-dependant materials respectively. From the results, it is verified that the structural capacity of the Y prestressed concrete containment building under the present, aging condition is still robust. In addition, the parameter studies for the reduction of the ultimate pressure capacity of containment building according to the degradation levels of the main structural materials are carried out. The results show that when the degradations of each materials are considered as individual and combined forms, the influence is large in the order of tendon, rebar and concrete degradation, and tendon-rebar, tendon-concrete and rebar-concrete degradation respectively.

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Influence of Pile Cap's Boundary Conditions in Piled Pier Structures (교량 말뚝기초의 단부 지점조건의 영향분석)

  • Won Jin-Oh;Jeong Sang-Seom
    • Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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    • v.21 no.5
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    • pp.15-24
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    • 2005
  • Modeling techniques of piled pier were reviewed and the influences of pile cap's boundary conditions were analyzed in this study. The method using flexible springs seems to be useful fur the practical design since its simplified model can represent the complex behaviors of pile groups efficiently. Parameter studies were performed far various pile group arrangements, pile spacings, end bearing conditions, and loading stages to analyze their effects on the lateral displacements, maximum pile bending stresses, and lateral stiffness of pile groups. Through the parameter studies, it was found that when lateral stiffness of pile groups was estimated by using three-dimensional analysis method (YSGroup), its complex behavior could be predicted better than other methods based on single pile analysis.

Minimization of Residual Stress of the Steel Cord for the Tire-reinforcement Using Finite Element Analysis (유한요소해석을 이용한 타이어 보강재용 스틸코드의 잔류응력 최소화)

  • Lee, Jong-Sup;Huh, Hoon;Lee, Jun-Wu;Lee, Byung-Ho
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Technology of Plasticity Conference
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    • 2008.05a
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    • pp.201-204
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    • 2008
  • In this paper, several process parameter studies of the manufacturing process of the steel cords are carried out to verify the relation between the process parameters and the residual stresses on the steel cords. At first, the finite element analysis of the drawing process is performed and the residual stress distributions with respect to the wire material and the area reduction ratio are obtained. The residual stress of the drawn wire is imported the finite element analysis of the twisting process as an initial stress. After that a parameter study of the twisting process is carried out. The process parameters are the applied tension, the over-twisting angle and the tensile strength of the drawn wire. Based on these studies, the optimum values of the process parameters which can remove or reduce the undesired residual stresses are determined. The optimum value of the process parameters are confirmed by the finite element analysis of the elastic recovery process of the steel cords. Finally, the finite element analysis of the roller straightening process is done to study the variation of the distribution of the residual stress before and after the process.

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Effects of CNTs waviness and aspect ratio on vibrational response of FG-sector plate

  • Tahouneh, Vahid
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.25 no.6
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    • pp.649-661
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    • 2017
  • This paper is motivated by the lack of studies in the technical literature concerning to the influence of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) waviness and aspect ratio on the vibrational behavior of functionally graded nanocomposite annular sector plates resting on two-parameter elastic foundations. The carbon nanotube-reinforced (CNTR) plate has smooth variation of CNT fraction based on the power-law distribution in the thickness direction, and the material properties are also estimated by the extended rule of mixture. In this study, the classical theory concerning the mechanical efficiency of a matrix embedding finite length fibers has been modified by introducing the tube-to-tube random contact, which explicitly accounts for the progressive reduction of the tubes' effective aspect ratio as the filler content increases. Parametric studies are carried out to highlight the influence of CNTs volume fraction, waviness and aspect ratio, boundary conditions and elastic foundation on vibrational behavior of FG-CNT thick sectorial plates. The study is carried out based on three-dimensional theory of elasticity and in contrary to two-dimensional theories, such as classical, the first- and the higher-order shear deformation plate theories, this approach does not neglect transverse normal deformations. The annular sector plate is assumed to be simply supported in the radial edges while any arbitrary boundary conditions are applied to the other two circular edges including simply supported, clamped and free. For an overall comprehension on 3-D vibration of annular sector plates, some mode shape contour plots are reported in this research work.