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Effect of Low-Intensity Cardiac Rehabilitation on Cardiac Function and Degree of Fibrosis in a White Rat Acute Myocardial Infarction Model

  • Ji, Sung Ha;Kim, Ki Jong
    • Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.999-1005
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    • 2016
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of low-intensity cardiac rehabilitation exercise on the cardiac function and the degree of fibrosis in an older white rat model. This study used male Sprague-Dawley white rats that were 50 weeks old. After the acute myocardial infarction induction, Twenty of the rats were randomly allocated into an experimental group and a control group, and each of the groups consisted of 8 rats. In the experimental group, the exercise was conducted for six weeks, 30 minutes a day, five days a week, using a Rotarod treadmill for animals. The degree of myocardial fibrosis was significantly repressed in the experimental group($13.69{\pm}1.90%$) and in the control group($15.67{\pm}1.54%$)(p<0.05). However, fractional shortening and ejection fraction did not show a significant difference. The results of this study suggest that cardiac rehabilitation with low intensity treadmill exercise repress the myocardial fibrosis.

Numerical Studies on the S-Shaped Duct for Compressors (압축기용 S형 덕트에 대한 수치해석적 연구)

  • Choi, Chang-Ho;Noh, Jun-Gu;Kim, Jin-Han
    • 유체기계공업학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2003.12a
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    • pp.621-626
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    • 2003
  • This paper is concerned with the numerical analyses of an S-shaped duct for the inter-channel between compressor spools. For the compactness and lightweight of an engine, the length of the S-shaped duct is desired to be minimized. Shortening the S-shaped duct however, flow separation is likely to occur. Numerical investigation using a three-dimensional Navier-Stokes flow solver has been performed to determine the availability of the minimization of an S-shaped duct. Computations are performed introducing the experimental data as the inlet flow condition of the OGV in determining the minimum length of the S-shaped duct. Also, the leaning effect of the OGV which assists the flow to turn radially inward are studied adopting mixing-plane method to consider the rotor/OGV interaction.

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Dynamics of a rotating beam with flexible root and flexible hub

  • Al-Qaisia, A.A.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.30 no.4
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    • pp.427-444
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    • 2008
  • A mathematical model for the nonlinear dynamics of a rotating beam with flexible root attached to a rotating hub with elastic foundation is developed. The model is developed based on the large planar and flexural deformation theory and the potential energy method to account for axial shortening due to bending deformation. In addition the exact nonlinear curvature is used in the system potential energy. The Lagrangian dynamics and the assumed mode method is used to derive the nonlinear coupled equations of motion hub rotation, beam tip deflection and hub horizontal and vertical displacements. The derived nonlinear model is simulated numerically and the results are presented and discussed for the effect of root flexibility, hub stiffness, torque type, torque period and excitation frequency and amplitude on the dynamic behavior of the rotating beam-hub and on its stability.

The Analysis of operational characteristic of superconducting current generator by computer simulation (시뮬레이션을 통한 정류형 초전도 전류발생장치의 동작특성해석)

  • Chu, Yong;Joo, Min-Seok;Hong, Jung-Bae;Ko, Tae-Kuk
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1995.07a
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    • pp.95-97
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    • 1995
  • A superconducting current generator, or a superconducting rectifier(SCR) is used as a current source to energize a superconducting magnets in SMES, MRI. We selected a full-wave SCR among various SCR models and analyzed its operational characteristics by computer simulation. In process of pumping the current, the improvement of performance is dependent on how much bigger the open resistance of the switch is in comparison to load coil impedance when one of two switches become active. Faster transfer can he seen in resistive commutation mode by shortening the time elapsed for the resistance to arrive at certain level from zero state. Although recovery time for the switch has no direct effect on current pumping, optimal switch design is needed to increasing operational frequency.

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Design Sensitivity Studies for Statistical Energy Analysis Modeling of Construction Vehicles (통계적 에너지 해석 모델을 이용한 건설 장비 설계에 관한 연구)

  • ;Manning, Jerome E.;Tracey, Brian H.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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    • 1997.10a
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    • pp.385-390
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    • 1997
  • In recent years there has been an increasing emphasis on shortening design cycles for bringing products to market. This requires the development of computer aided engineering tools which allow analysts to quickly evaluate the effect of design changes on noise, vibration, and harshness. Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) modeling is a valuable tool for predicting noise and vibration as SEA models are inherently simpler and more robust than deterministic models. SEA modeling can be combined with design sensitivity analysis (DSA) to identify design changes which give the largest performance benefit. This paper describes SEA modeling of an equipment cab. SEA predictions are compared to test data, showing good agreement. The use of design sensitivity analysis in improving cab design is then demonstrated.

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Free strain analysis of the performance of vertical drains for soft soil improvement

  • Basack, Sudip;Nimbalkar, Sanjay
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.13 no.6
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    • pp.963-975
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    • 2017
  • Improvement of soft clay deposit by preloading with vertical drains is one of the most popular techniques followed worldwide. These drains accelerate the rate of consolidation by shortening the drainage path. Although the analytical and numerical solutions available are mostly based on equal strain hypothesis, the adoption of free strain analysis is more realistic because of the flexible nature of the imposed surcharge loading, especially for the embankment loading used for transport infrastructure. In this paper, a numerical model has been developed based on free strain hypothesis for understanding the behaviour of soft ground improvement by vertical drain with preloading. The unit cell analogy is used and the effect of smear has been incorporated. The model has been validated by comparing with available field test results and thereafter, a hypothetical case study is done using the available field data for soft clay deposit existing in the eastern part of Australia and important conclusions are drawn therefrom.

A Study on the Utilization of Arduino Simulation using Proteus VSM (Proteus VSM을 이용한 Arduino Simulation 활용에 관한 연구)

  • Han, Sang-Bae;Kim, Nam-Ho
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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    • 2022.10a
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    • pp.22-24
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    • 2022
  • This paper is about circuit simulation using Proteus VSM (virtual system modeling), and all electronics, communication, or microprocessor applications are possible. Before hardware configuration, it is possible to check the actual operation of the component with the experimental tool and the relevant output in the simulation, which will have a huge effect in terms of shortening product development time and reducing cost.

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In-situ Production Effect Analysis of Precast Concrete Elements (PC 부재의 현장 생산효과 분석)

  • Lee, Dong-Joo;Oh, Jin-Hyuck;Kim, Sun-Kuk
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2021.11a
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    • pp.52-53
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    • 2021
  • PC (Precast Concrete) method was preferred for reasons such as shortening of construction period, cost reduction, and quality. However, in the case of factory production, precast concrete has a problem in that transportation conditions in the transportation process, damage during transportation, overhead and profit of the factory are required. If work and PC members are produced on site, transportation and installation costs can be reduced. However, research on field production has not been conducted. Therefore, based on the on-site production plan without PC, the cost and quality of factory production and on-site production are compared and analyzed.

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The Effect of Karman Vortex for Mixing in a Micro-channel with an Oscillating Micro-stirrer (진동 교반기가 있는 미소채널에서 혼합에 대한 Karman 와의 영향)

  • An, Sang-Joon;Maeng, Joo-Sung;Kim, Yong-Dae
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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    • v.30 no.2 s.245
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    • pp.144-152
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    • 2006
  • In order to consider the effect of Karman vortex for mixing, mixing indices are calculated for 4 models of micro channel flows driven from the combinations of a circular cylinder and a oscillating stirrer. And their results are compared to that of a simple straight micro channel flow(model I). The mixing rate is improved 5.5 times by Karman vortex (model II) and 11.0 times by the stirrer(model III) respectively. In case of successive mixing by the cylinder and the stirrer(model IV), $27\%$ of shortening the channel length for the complete mixing as well as 1.37 times improvement of mixing efficiency then model III. And then, variation of mixing indices are much stable comparing with the others. Thus, it is found that the Karman vortex plays a good role as a pre-mixing method. The D2Q9 Lattice Boltzmann methods are used.

An Experimental Study on the Cement-Polymer Coatings Waterproofing Method Composed with Waste Tire Chip and Waste Glass powder (폐타이어와 폐유리 미분말을 소재로 한 무기질 탄성도막 방수공법에 관한 실험적 연구)

  • 김영삼;양승도;이성일;김윤욱;오상근
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2002.11a
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    • pp.17-22
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    • 2002
  • This Waterproofing Material which mainly consisted of 2 components of waste tire chip powder and waste glass powder. This Study is abut development of waterproofing Material, There is not tried in domestic. The most Motive of this Study wishes to recycle resources and get the economic performance for waterproofing Material The result of this Study is as followings. (1) Dense waterproofing floor is formed between waste tire chip by Coupling Agent(the most effective method to encourage adhesive strength and raise cohesion of material by combination.) (2) Expected to bring effect to shorten construction period at spot application potentially space-time in moisture aspect. Also, shortening effect of construction period and spot work are considered to be gone efficiently selecting pre-mix construction method. (3) This development Waterproofing material has elasticity that nature side compatibility of cement ingredient and plastic Emulsion have when utilize and constructs waite resources (being waste tire chip and waste glass powdered).

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