• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제31권6호
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• pp. 583-597
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• 2022

Frost heave can cause uneven ground uplift that may damage geo-infrastructure. To assist damage-prevention strategies, standard frost heave testing methods and frost susceptibility criteria have been established and used in various countries. ASTM International standard testing method is potentially the most useful standard, as abundant experimental data have been acquired through its use. ASTM International provides detailed recommendations, but the method is expensive and laborious because of the complex testing procedure requiring a freezing chamber. A simple frost heave testing method using a temperature-controllable cell has been proposed to overcome these difficulties, but it has not yet been established whether a temperature-controllable cell can adequately replace the ASTM International recommended apparatus. This paper reviews the applicability of the ASTM International testing method using the temperature-controllable cell. Freezing tests are compared using various soil mixtures with and without delivering blow to depress the freezing point (as recommended by ASTM International), and it is established that delivering blow does not affect heave rate, which is the key parameter in successful characterization of frost susceptibility. As the freezing temperature decreases, the duration of supercooling of pore water shortens or is eliminated; i.e., thermal shock with a sufficiently low freezing temperature can minimize or possibly eliminate supercooling.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.49-61
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• 2020

This paper proposes a novel high performance vibration control device, multiple tuned mass dampers-inerters (MTMDI), to suppress the oscillatory motions of structures. The MTMDI, similar to the MTMD, involves multiple tuned mass damper-inerter (TMDI) units. In order to reveal the basic performance of the MTMDI, it is installed on a single degree-of-freedom (SDOF) structure excited by the ground acceleration, and the dynamic magnification factors (DMF) of the structure-MTMDI system are formulated. The optimization criterion is determined as the minimization of maximum values of the relative displacement's DMF for the controlled structure. Based on the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm to tune the optimum parameters of the MTMDI, its performance has been investigated and evaluated in terms of control effectiveness, strokes, stiffness and damping coefficient, inerter element force, and robustness in frequency domain. Meanwhile, further comparison between the MTMDI with MTMD has been conducted. Numerical results clearly demonstrate the MTMDI outperforms the MTMD in control effectiveness and strokes of mass blocks. Additionally, in the aspects of frequency perturbations on both earthquake excitations and structures, the robustness of the MTMDI is also better than the MTMD.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.641-656
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• 2017

The effects of vertical component of earthquakes on torsional amplification due to mass eccentricity in seismic responses of base-isolated structures subjected to near-field ground motions are studied in this paper. 3-, 6- and 9-story superstructures and aspect ratios of 1, 2 and 3 have been modeled as steel special moment frames mounted on Triple Concave Friction Pendulum (TCFP) bearings considering different period and damping ratios. Three-dimensional linear superstructures resting on nonlinear isolators are subjected to both 2 and 3 component near-field ground motions. Effects of mass eccentricity and vertical component of 25 near-field earthquakes on the seismic responses including maximum isolator displacement and base shear as well as peak superstructure acceleration are studied. The results indicate that the effect of vertical component on the responses of asymmetric structures, especially on the base shear is significant. Therefore, it can be claimed that in the absence of the vertical component, mass eccentricity has a little effect on the base shear increase. Additionally, the impact of this component on acceleration is remarkable so the roof acceleration of a nine-story structure has been increased 1.67 times, compared to the case that the structure is subjected to only horizontal components of earthquakes.

• 국제물리치료학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.1706-1710
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• 2019

Background: Despite frequent shoulder injuries of rotator cuff muscle of golfers by the result of overuse and poor swing mechanics, there is little research on shoulder specific rehabilitation exercises for injured rotator cuff muscle and golf swing Objective: To examined the effect of rehabilitation exercise for golfers on the X factor and ground reaction force (GRF) according to phase of the golf swing. Design: Crossover study Methods: The participants were 13 amateur golfers selected for a 4 week rehabilitation exercise for golfers. A rehabilitation exercise for golfers consisting of 5 steps and 4 items (sleeper stretch, full side plank, push up to plank, high plank knee unders) were applied to all participants. A three dimensional motion analyzer and force platform (SMART-E, BTS, Italy) were used to measure the X factor (angle between shoulder and pelvis at top of back swing) and GRF according to phase of the golf swing. All dependent variables were measured before and after exercise. The collected data was analyzed using the paired t test and SPSS 21.0. Results: The GRF had a statistically significant increase in the impact phase and ratio impact/weight after rehabilitation exercise for golfers (p<.05). The X-factor, GRF in top of back swing and finish were no significant differences between before and after exercise (p>.05). Conclusions: These results suggested that rehabilitation exercise for golfers was effective for increasing GRF in the impact phase and ratio impact/weight for amateur golfer.

• 한국추진공학회지
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.45-52
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• 2020

초소형 스마트탄의 개발을 위해 초소형 추진기관을 설계하고 그레인은 내부 형상의 제작 용이성을 고려하여 열가소성 추진제로 제작하였다. 추진기관의 성능분석을 위해 지상연소시험과 내탄도 해석이 수행되었다. 그리고 사수와 추진기관 간 안전거리 설계에 대한 기초자료를 획득하기 위하여 수치해석을 수행하였으며, 배기가스의 온도분포는 수치해석과 IR 카메라의 측정결과를 비교하여 분석되었다.

• 전기전자학회논문지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.873-877
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• 2019

본 논문에서는 휴대단말기 안테나의 대표적 형태인 역 F 안테나(Inverted F Antenna, IFA)와 루프(Loop) 안테나에 따른 디지털 노이즈의 결합(coupling) 정도를 특성모드(characteristic mode)를 사용하여 분석한다. 우선, 안테나를 포함한 인쇄회로기판(Printed Circuit Board, PCB)의 특성모드 전류와 디지털 신호라인의 방향에 따른 결합 정도를 비교 분석하고, 이를 토대로 휴대단말기의 WiFi 안테나와 전방 카메라(front camera)의 결합에 대해서 분석한다. 분석을 위해서 카메라 모듈의 FPCB의 디지털 신호선과 그라운드 선을 PCB 그라운드의 특성 모드를 여기(excitation) 시키는 루프형 피더(feeder)로 모델링 했고, 안테나 타입(type)에 따른 노이즈 결합 변화에 대해서 분석을 했다.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.35-45
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• 2022

개착공법으로 원형 수직구 건설 시, 가시설 흙막이 벽체는 일정 수준의 변위를 허용하는 연성벽체로 설계된다. 합리적이고 경제적인 연성벽체의 구조 설계를 위해서는 벽체에 작용하는 토압을 정확히 평가할 필요가 있다. 원형 수직구 벽체에 작용하는 토압은 주변 지반의 소성 변형과 밀접하게 연관되어 있으나, 이에 대한 연구는 부족한 상황이다. 본 연구는 원형 수직구의 단계 굴착을 원심모형시험을 통해 모사하고, 원심모형시험 중 촬영된 이미지에 이미지 해석 기법을 적용하여 원형 수직구 굴착 시 주변 지반에 발생하는 변형을 평가하였다.

• International journal of advanced smart convergence
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.185-193
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• 2024

This study aimed to investigate the immediate physiological responses, including heart rate, blood pressure, and rate pressure product (RPP), following squat exercises performed at three water depths (ground, knee depth, waist depth) and two speed conditions (60bpm speed, Max speed). The participants consisted of 10 men in their 20s with over 6 months of resistance exercise experience. For the 60bpm speed squats, participants performed 30 repetitions in 1 minute at a rate of 2 seconds per repetition, while for Max speed squats, they performed at Max speed without a set limit on the number of repetitions for 1 minute. All experiments were conducted with a random assignment. The study results showed that immediately after the aquatic squat exercise, the average heart rate, blood pressure, and cardiac load were higher in the order of knee depth, ground level, and waist depth at both 60bpm speed and Max Speed. At 60bpm speed, the heart rate was higher in the order of ground level, knee depth, and waist depth. Overall, exercise in an aquatic environment was considered to impose relatively lower physical burden compared to land-based exercise. Therefore, it is suggested that depending on individual fitness levels and exercise goals, appropriately combining aquatic exercise, which imposes lower immediate physiological burden, and land-based exercise may lead to safer and more effective exercise methods.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제38C권11호
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• pp.982-989
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• 2013

스마트무인기(Smart UAV)의 UHF-Band 무지향성 안테나는 비행체 상부 및 하부에 각각 하나씩 장착되어 필요시 UHF-Band 통신링크를 구성하기위해 사용된다. UHF-Band 무지향성 안테나의 통신링크는 안테나 장착위치에 따라 통신가시선(Line Of Sight)의 영향을 받게 되며, 통신 가시선 확보가 필수적이다. 본 논문에서는 스마트 무인기 비행체 형상 및 비행자세에 따른 UHF-Band 통신가시선의 영향을 분석하였다. 이를 위해 복잡한 객체의 주변(항공기, 차량, 무반사실 등) 안테나 배치에 대한 분석을 수행하였다. 안테나까지 영역 패턴을 결정하여 모델링을 할 수 있는 전자기 분석 도구 XGTD를 사용하여 시뮬레이션 하였으며, 통신이 가장 좋은 포지션에 안테나의 위치를 확정하여 선정한 후 실제로 스마트무인기에 적용하여 장착하였다.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2017

The operation of subway trains induces secondary structure-borne vibrations in the nearby underground spaces. The vibration, along with the associated noise, can cause annoyance and adverse physical, physiological, and psychological effects on humans in dense urban environments. Traditional tethered instruments restrict the rapid measurement and assessment on such vibration effect. This paper presents a novel approach for Wireless Smart Sensor (WSS)-based autonomous evaluation system for the subway train-induced vibrations. The system was implemented on a MEMSIC's Imote2 platform, using a SHM-H high-sensitivity accelerometer board stacked on top. A new embedded application VibrationLevelCalculation, which determines the International Organization for Standardization defined weighted acceleration level, was added into the Illinois Structural Health Monitoring Project Service Toolsuite. The system was verified in a large underground space, where a nearby subway station is a good source of ground excitation caused by the running subway trains. Using an on-board processor, each sensor calculated the distribution of vibration levels within the testing zone, and sent the distribution of vibration level by radio to display it on the central server. Also, the raw time-histories and frequency spectrum were retrieved from the WSS leaf nodes. Subsequently, spectral vibration levels in the one-third octave band, characterizing the vibrating influence of different frequency components on human bodies, was also calculated from each sensor node. Experimental validation demonstrates that the proposed system is efficient for autonomously evaluating the subway train-induced ambient vibration of underground spaces, and the system holds the potential of greatly reducing the laboring of dynamic field testing.