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Image based Concrete Compressive Strength Prediction Model using Deep Convolution Neural Network (심층 컨볼루션 신경망을 활용한 영상 기반 콘크리트 압축강도 예측 모델)

  • Jang, Youjin;Ahn, Yong Han;Yoo, Jane;Kim, Ha Young
    • Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
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    • v.19 no.4
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    • pp.43-51
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    • 2018
  • As the inventory of aged apartments is expected to increase explosively, the importance of maintenance to improve the durability of concrete facilities is increasing. Concrete compressive strength is a representative index of durability of concrete facilities, and is an important item in the precision safety diagnosis for facility maintenance. However, existing methods for measuring the concrete compressive strength and determining the maintenance of concrete facilities have limitations such as facility safety problem, high cost problem, and low reliability problem. In this study, we proposed a model that can predict the concrete compressive strength through images by using deep convolution neural network technique. Learning, validation and testing were conducted by applying the concrete compressive strength dataset constructed through the concrete specimen which is produced in the laboratory environment. As a result, it was found that the concrete compressive strength could be learned by using the images, and the validity of the proposed model was confirmed.

Feature-Based Disparity Estimation for Intermediate View Reconstruction of Multiview Images (3차원 영상의 중간시점 영상 합성을 위한 특징 기반 변이 추정)

  • 김한성;김성식;손정영;손광훈
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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    • v.26 no.11A
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    • pp.1872-1879
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    • 2001
  • As multiview video applications become more popular, correspondence problem for stereo image matching plays an important role in expanding view points. Thus, we propose an efficient dense disparity estimation algorithm considering features of each image pair of multiview image sets. Main concepts of the proposed algorithm are based on the region-dividing-bidirectional-pixel-matching method. This algorithm makes matching process efficient and keeps the reliability of the estimated disparities. Other improvement have obtained by proposed cost function, matching window expanding technique, disparity regularization, and disparity assignment in ambiguous region. These techniques make disparities more stable by removing false disparities and ambiguous regions. The estimated disparities are used to synthesize intermediate views of multiview images. Computer simulation demonstrates the excellence of the proposed algorithm in both subjective and objective evaluations. In addition, processing time is reduced as well.

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A Cooperative Communication System using Cross-Layer Coding Method base on Hybrid-ARQ (Cross-Layer 부호기법을 이용한 Hybrid-ARQ 기반의 협력통신 시스템 연구)

  • Park, Tae-Doo;Kim, Min-Hyuk;Kim, Chul-Seung;Jung, Ji-Won
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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    • v.35 no.11C
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    • pp.889-895
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    • 2010
  • MIMO system generally requires more than one antenna at the communication device. However, many wireless devices are limited by size, cost or hardware complexity to one antenna. To overcome such restrictions, we used a new technique, called cooperative communication. We propose a new cooperative transmission strategy system using cross-layer coding method base on H-ARQ for optimal communication. Proposed cooperative H-ARQ system that can improve the above problems and can get the better performance. In proposed cooperative system with H-ARQ method, if the received signal from source node is satisfied by the destination preferentially, the destination transmit ACK message to both relay node and source node, and then recovers the received signal. In addition, if ARQ message indicates NACK message, relay node operates selective retransmission. Based on the simulation results in aspect to BER performance and throughput, the proposed method which combined cooperative system with H-ARQ based on cross-layer coding can improve spectral efficiency reliability of system compared with that of general one by one system.

MRAS Based Sensorless Control of a Series-Connected Five-Phase Two-Motor Drive System

  • Khan, M. Rizwan;Iqbal, Atif
    • Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.224-234
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    • 2008
  • Multi-phase machines can be used in variable speed drives. Their applications include electric ship propulsion, 'more-electric aircraft' and traction applications, electric vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles. Multi-phase machines enable independent control of a few numbers of machines that are connected in series in a particular manner with their supply being fed from a single voltage source inverter(VSI). The idea was first implemented for a five-phase series-connected two-motor drive system, but is now applicable to any number of phases more than or equal to five-phase. The number of series-connected machines is a function of the phase number of VSI. Theoretical and simulation studies have already been reported for number of multi-phase multi-motor drive configurations of series-connection type. Variable speed induction motor drives without mechanical speed sensors at the motor shaft have the attractions of low cost and high reliability. To replace the sensor, information concerning the rotor speed is extracted from measured stator currents and voltages at motor terminals. Open-loop estimators or closed-loop observers are used for this purpose. They differ with respect to accuracy, robustness, and sensitivity against model parameter variations. This paper analyses operation of an MRAS estimator based sensorless control of a vector controlled series-connected two-motor five-phase drive system with current control in the stationary reference frame. Results, obtained with fixed-voltage, fixed-frequency supply, and hysteresis current control are presented for various operating conditions on the basis of simulation results. The purpose of this paper is to report the first ever simulation results on a sensorless control of a five-phase two-motor series-connected drive system. The operating principle is given followed by a description of the sensorless technique.

A Self-Powered RFID Sensor Tag for Long-Term Temperature Monitoring in Substation

  • Chen, Zhongbin;Deng, Fangming;He, Yigang;Liang, Zhen;Fu, Zhihui;Zhang, Chaolong
    • Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.501-512
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    • 2018
  • Radio frequency identification (RFID) sensor tag provides several advantages including battery-less operation and low cost, which are suitable for long-term monitoring. This paper presents a self-powered RFID temperature sensor tag for online temperature monitoring in substation. The proposed sensor tag is used to measure and process the temperature of high voltage equipments in substation, and then wireless deliver the data. The proposed temperature sensor employs a novel phased-locked loop (PLL)-based architecture and can convert the temperature sensor in frequency domain without a reference clock, which can significantly improve the temperature accuracy. A two-stage rectifier adopts a series of auxiliary floating rectifier to boost its gate voltage for higher power conversion efficiency. The sensor tag chip was fabricated in TSMC $0.18{\mu}m$ 1P6M CMOS process. The measurement results show that the proposed temperature sensor tag achieve a resolution of $0.15^{\circ}C$/LSB and a temperature error of $-0.6/0.7^{\circ}C$ within the range from $-30^{\circ}C$ to $70^{\circ}C$. The proposed sensor tag achieves maximum communication distance of 11.8 m.

A Study on SQL Performance-Based IT Application Change Management Process to Prevent Failures of Online Transactions (온라인 거래 장애 방지를 위한 SQL 성능 기반 IT 응용프로그램 변경관리 프로세스 연구)

  • Kim, Jeong-Hwan;Ko, Moo-Seong;Lee, Kyung-Ho
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information Security & Cryptology
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    • v.24 no.5
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    • pp.817-838
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    • 2014
  • Test environment on the company that handles a large amount of data such as telecommunications companies and financial institutions, may not always be the same as the production environment, which is caused by conversion of important columns about information and limitation of storage capacity due to the construction cost. Therefore, SQL performance degradation that occurs when the test and production environments are not the same, which is an important cause of connecting to the unexpected failures of online transactions, and it generates financial loss of business, customer complaints, a decrease in reliability. In studies related SQL performance, it has so far been conducted mainly studies of tuning associated with DBMS Optimizer, and it has not been addressed issues of this sector. Therefore, in this paper, I verify the validity about presentation of the advanced SQL Performance-based IT application change management process, in order to prevent failures of the online transactions associated with poor performance of SQL generated by differences in test and production environments.

An Empirical Study on the Obstacle Factors of ISMS Certification Using Exploratory Factor Analysis (탐색적 요인 분석을 이용한 기업의 ISMS 인증 시 장애요인에 관한 연구)

  • Park, Kyeong-Tae;Kim, Sehun
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information Security & Cryptology
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    • v.24 no.5
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    • pp.951-959
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    • 2014
  • In the past few years, data leakage of information assets has become a prominent issue. According to the National Intelligence Service in South Korea, they found 375 cases of data leakage from 2003 to 2013, especially 49 of cases have been uncovered in 2013 alone. These criminals are increasing as time passes. Thus, it constitutes a reason for establishment and operation of ISMS (Information Security Management System) even for private enterprises. But to be ISMS certified, there are many exposed or unexposed barriers, moreover, sufficient amount of studies has not been conducted on the barriers of ISMS Certification. In this study, we analyse empirically through exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to find the obstacle factors of ISMS Certification. The result shows that there are six obstacle factors in ISMS Certification; Auditing difficulty and period, Consulting firm related, Certification precedence case and consulting qualification, Internal factor, CA reliability and auditing cost, Certification benefit.

Development of Real-time Bridge Inspection Application connected with Bridge Management System (교량관리시스템과 연계된 실시간 교량 현장조사 프로그램 개발)

  • Park, Kyung-Hoon;Sun, Jong-Wan
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.16 no.11
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    • pp.7893-7901
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    • 2015
  • It is important to the periodic collection and analysis of the maintenance and management information of bridges for a more safe and efficient management of the bridges. To enhance the reliability and ease of acquisition of the bridge inspection information that is the basis for a strategy for safe and economic management using the bridge management system (BMS), this study develops a smart phone application for bridge inspection and ensures the actual applicability of the application. The developed application that is linked with the BMS for life-cycle management of bridges is possible to real-time query, modify and transmit of the maintenance-related information, and the application is able to greatly relieve the time and cost for the bridge inspection through the automatic creation of site inspection reports. The proposed method using the application is directly or indirectly expected to be very high effects of value improvement, such as ease of use, improved accuracy, sustainability of information, and future utilization, compared to conventional inspection method.

Recovery of Waste Back Board and Gold from the Process of Printed Circuit Board (인쇄회로기판(印刷回路基板) 제조공정(製造工程)의 폐(廢) Back Board 및 금(金) 회수(回收))

  • Kim, Yu-Sang
    • Resources Recycling
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.57-65
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    • 2010
  • Recently, we have investigated the recovery of resources from the waste material of manufacturing printed circuit board. As printed circuit board or chip has become light, small, high reliability, it is necessary to reuse and recover resources from them. Especially, the printed circuit board that has been used for important mobile electronic pans are plated with min.0.03 ${\mu}m$ to max.50 ${\mu}m$. As increasing the cost of gold, raw material, chemicals, payments and waste material, it has been accelerated the competition for reuse and recovery. But, it is insufficiency of technician and equipments for the recovery of effective resource. In this paper, as analyzing the technical trend of gold recovery and waste back board from the manufacturing process of printed circuit board, it may be effective of recycling, further more it may be contributed to develop the valuable resources.

Development of 3,300V 1MVA Multilevel Inverter using Series H-Bridge Cell (3,300V 1MVA H-브릿지 멀티레벨 인버터 개발)

  • 박영민;김연달;이현원;이세현;서광덕
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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    • v.8 no.6
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    • pp.478-487
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    • 2003
  • In this paper, a type and special feature of Multi-level inverter used in medium-voltage and high-capacity motor driver is introduced. Especially, a power quality and structural advantages of H-Bridge Multi-level inverter is described. It presented the specific structure of power circuit, design method, controller composition and PWM techniques of the cascaded H-Bridge Multi-level inverter which is developed. The feasibility of the developed product based on 3,300V lMVA 7-level H-bridge inverter was studied by experiments and we get conclusion that 1)generate of near-sinusoidal output voltage; 2)is low dv/dt at output voltage; 3)reduce the harmonic injection at input; Experiment demonstrate that it is very economical in productivity because of using the existing production technique and examination equipment, and has the reliability and a good maintenance due to the structure of Power Cell unit combination as well as low cost IGBT.