• Korea-Australia Rheology Journal
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.203-211
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• 2009

In flows with deformation rates larger than the inverse Rouse time of the polymer chain, chains are stretched and their confining tubes become increasingly anisotropic. The pressures exerted by a polymer chain on the walls of an anisotropic confinement are anisotropic and limit chain stretch. In the Molecular Stress Function (MSF) model, chain stretch is balanced by an interchain pressure term, which is inverse proportional to the $3^{rd}$ power of the tube diameter and is characterized by a tube diameter relaxation time. We show that the tube diameter relaxation time is equal to 3 times the Rouse time in the limit of small chain stretch. At larger deformations, we argue that chain stretch is balanced by two restoring tensions with weights of 1/3 in the longitudinal direction of the tube (due to a linear spring force) and 2/3 in the lateral direction (due to the nonlinear interchain pressure), both of which are characterized by the Rouse time. This approach is shown to be in quantitative agreement with transient and steady-state elongational viscosity data of two monodisperse polystyrene melts without using any nonlinear parameter, i.e. solely based on the linear-viscoelastic characterization of the melts. The same approach is extended to model experimental data of four styrene-butadiene random copolymer melts in shear flow. Thus for monodisperse linear polymer melts, for the first time a constitutive equation is presented which allows quantitative modeling of nonlinear extension and shear rheology on the basis of linear-viscoelastic data alone.

• Advances in aircraft and spacecraft science
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.205-223
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• 2018

During launch a spacecraft is subjected to a variety of dynamical loads transmitted through the launcher to spacecraft interface or air-born transmission excitations in the acoustic pressure field inside the fairing. As a result, spacecraft are tested on ground to ensure and demonstrate the global integrity of the structure against these loads, to screen the flight hardware for quality of workmanship and to validate mathematical models. This paper addresses the numerical modelling and simulation of the low frequency sine and random vibration tests performed on electrodynamic shaker facilities to comprise the mechanical-borne transmission loads through the launcher to spacecraft interface. Consequently, the paper reviews techniques and methodologies to derive a reliable and representative coupled virtual vibration testing simulation environment based on experimental data. These technologies are explored with the main objectives to ensure a stable, reliable and accurate control while testing. As a result, the use of the derived simulation models in combination with the added value of improved control and signal processing algorithms can lead to a safer and smoother vibration test control of the entire environmental test campaign.

• International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.80-85
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• 2011

For the assessment of statistical characteristics of wave loads in the real sea state, the probability distribution of wave loads are computed based on the sufficient duration of computations in irregular waves. First of all, the estimation of wave impact loads is well modified applying the displacement potential formulation, which was proposed by one of authors, for solving Wagner's flow model. Consequently, the present computation method is also modified. Prior to the computation in irregular waves, preliminary computation to determine the adequate number of realization of irregular waves is examined. The effect of hull girder vibration on the statistical characteristics is examined by means of the computation with/without hull girder vibration. It is found that hull girder vibration has a certain effect on the probability of occurrence of wave loads. Furthermore, computations taking account of the effect of operation, that is the effects of ship speed and course change, is conducted for the rational evaluation of the effects of hull girder vibration. It is clarified that the effect of operation on the statistical characteristics of wave loads is significant. It is verified that the evaluation without the effect of operation may overestimate the effect of hull girder vibration.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제28권10호
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• pp.1407-1418
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• 2015

A total of 32,817 test-day milk yield (TDMY) records of the first lactation of 4,056 Girolando cows daughters of 276 sires, collected from 118 herds between 2000 and 2011 were utilized to estimate the genetic parameters for TDMY via random regression models (RRM) using Legendre's polynomial functions whose orders varied from 3 to 5. In addition, nine measures of persistency in milk yield ($PS_i$) and the genetic trend of 305-day milk yield (305MY) were evaluated. The fit quality criteria used indicated RRM employing the Legendre's polynomial of orders 3 and 5 for fitting the genetic additive and permanent environment effects, respectively, as the best model. The heritability and genetic correlation for TDMY throughout the lactation, obtained with the best model, varied from 0.18 to 0.23 and from -0.03 to 1.00, respectively. The heritability and genetic correlation for persistency and 305MY varied from 0.10 to 0.33 and from -0.98 to 1.00, respectively. The use of $PS_7$ would be the most suitable option for the evaluation of Girolando cattle. The estimated breeding values for 305MY of sires and cows showed significant and positive genetic trends. Thus, the use of selection indices would be indicated in the genetic evaluation of Girolando cattle for both traits.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제50권5호
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• pp.627-638
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• 2018

This article describes an integrated Level 1-Level 2 probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) methodology to evaluate the radiological risk during postulated accident scenarios initiated during the decommissioning phase of a typical Mark I containment boiling water reactor. The fuel damage scenarios include those initiated while the reactor is permanently shut down, defueled, and the spent fuel is located into the spent fuel storage pool. This article focuses on the integrated Level 1-Level 2 PRA aspects of the analysis, from the beginning of the accident to the radiological release into the environment. The integrated Level 1-Level 2 decommissioning PRA uses event trees and fault trees that assess the accident progression until and after fuel damage. Detailed deterministic severe accident analyses are performed to support the fault tree/event tree development and to provide source term information for the various pieces of the Level 1-Level 2 model. Source terms information is collected from accidents occurring in both the reactor pressure vessel and the spent fuel pool, including simultaneous accidents. The Level 1-Level 2 PRA model evaluates the temporal and physical changes in plant conditions including consideration of major uncertainties. The goal of this article is to provide a methodology framework to perform a decommissioning Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA), and an application to a real case study is provided to show the use of the methodology. Results will be derived from the integrated Level 1-Level 2 decommissioning PSA event tree in terms of fuel damage frequency, large release frequency, and large early release frequency, including uncertainties.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.31-41
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• 2024

딥러닝 모델(Deep Learning Model)은 컴퓨터 비전(Computer Vision) 분야의 이미지(Image) 분류 및 객체 탐지와 같은 작업에서 뛰어난 성과를 보이며, 실제 산업 현장에서 다양하게 활용되고 있다. 최근 다양한 알고리즘(Algorithm)의 적대적 예제를 이용하여 딥러닝 모델의 취약성을 지적하며, 강건성 향상 방안을 제시하는 연구들이 활발하게 진행되고 있다. 적대적 예제는 오분류를 유도하기 위해 작은 노이즈(Noise)가 추가된 이미지로서, 딥러닝 모델을 실제 환경에 적용 시 중대한 위협이 될 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 다양한 알고리즘의 적대적 예제를 대상으로 에지 학습 분류 모델의 강건성 및 이를 이용한 적대적 예제 탐지 모델의 성능을 확인하고자 하였다. 강건성 실험 결과, FGSM(Fast Gradient Sign Method) 알고리즘에 대하여 기본 분류 모델이 약 17%의 정확도를 보였으나, 에지(Edge) 학습 모델들은 60~70%대의 정확도를 유지하였고, PGD(projected gradient descent)/DeepFool/CW(Carlini-Wagner) 알고리즘에 대해서는 기본 분류 모델이 0~1%의 정확도를 보였으나, 에지 학습 모델들은 80~90%의 정확도를 유지하였다. 적대적 예제 탐지 실험 결과, FGSM/PGD/DeepFool/CW의 모든 알고리즘에 대해서 91~95%의 높은 탐지율을 확인할 수 있었다. 본 연구를 통하여 다양한 적대적 알고리즘에 대한 방어 가능성을 제시함으로써, 컴퓨터 비전을 활용하는 여러 산업 분야에서 딥러닝 모델의 안전성 및 신뢰성 제고를 기대한다.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제36권6호
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• pp.421-428
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• 2014

상수관망의 수리학적 거동을 해석함에 있어 현재까지 제안된 일반적인 방법은 유량기반 수리해석(Demand Driven Analysis, DDA)과 압력기반 수리해석(Pressure Driven Analysis, PDA)이다. DDA는 상수관망이 정상적으로 운영되는 상태에서 수리해석 결과를 빠르게 제시할 수 있으며, PDA는 관파괴 및 관내 저압력 상태시 DDA 방법으로는 모의할 수 없는 각 절점의 실질적인 공급가능유량을 제시할 수 있다. PDA 수행에 있어 우선적으로 각 절점에서 특정 압력마다 공급가능유량을 산정할 수 있는 관계식(Head-Outflow Relationship, HOR)을 결정해야 한다. 기존 연구들에서는 상수관망을 구성하는 각 절점에서 HOR이 다르고 각 절점의 HOR 검증을 위해서는 현장데이터의 실측이 필요하다고 지적하였다. 또한 다중 관파괴 상황과 같이 수리학적 조건이 변경된 상태에서 각 절점의 HOR 특성을 파악하기 위해서는 모든 절점에 모니터링 시스템이 구축되어 있어야 하는 제약조건이 있다. 본 연구는 실제 상수관망 형태의 모의 상수관망을 제작하여 상수관망의 정상상태 및 현장에서 측정이 어려운 비정상상태 운영조건을 시나리오별로 구성하고 각 조건 하에서 절점들의 압력 및 유량을 실시간으로 확인하였다. 또한 측정된 실험결과와 기존 HOR 관계식을 비교 평가하여 최소 오차 결과를 보이는 HOR을 제시하였으며, 특정 절점에서 다중 관파괴 발생시 HOR 특성을 파악하였다. 이로부터 관파괴 위치가 다르거나 다중 관파괴가 발생하더라도 특정 절점의 압력(수두) 저하에 따른 공급가능유량의 축소 현상은 본래 대상 절점이 가지고 있는 지수함수 형태인 고유한 HOR을 따라 감소하는 것으로 확인되었다. 본 연구에서 실험을 통해 측정한 압력-유량 관계와 기존 HOR 식들을 비교한 결과 최소 오차를 보이는 지수함수 형태의 Wagner 등1)이 제안한 식을 최적의 HOR 관계식으로 제안하며, 해당 식의 지수 m은 3.0으로 적용할 것을 제안한다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.111-117
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• 2018

Background Fat grafting, or lipofilling, represent frequent clinically used entities. The fate of these transplants is still not predictable, whereas only few animal models are available for further research. Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor nanocrystals which can be conveniently tracked in vivo due to photoluminescence. Methods Fat grafts in cluster form were labeled with cadmium-telluride (CdTe)-QD 770 and transplanted subcutaneously in a murine in vivo model. Photoluminescence levels were serially followed in vivo. Results Tracing of fat grafts was possible for 50 days with CdTe-QD 770. The remaining photoluminescence was $4.9%{\pm}2.5%$ for the QDs marked fat grafts after 30 days and $4.2%{\pm}1.7%$ after 50 days. There was no significant correlation in the relative course of the tracking signal, when vital fat transplants were compared to non-vital graft controls. Conclusions For the first-time fat grafts were tracked in vivo with CdTe-QDs. CdTe-QDs could offer a new option for in vivo tracking of fat grafts for at least 50 days, but do not document vitality of the grafts.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.27-37
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• 2018

Reinforced concrete structures are widely used in civil engineering projects around the world in different designs. Due to the great evolution in computational equipment and numerical methods, structural analysis has become more and more reliable, and in turn more closely approximates reality. Thus among the many numerical methods used to carry out these types of analyses, the finite element method has been highlighted as an optimized tool option, combined with the non-linear and linear analysis techniques of structures. In this paper, the behavior of reinforced concrete beams was analyzed in two different configurations: i) with welding and ii) conventionally lashed stirrups using annealed wire. The structures were subjected to normal and tangential forces up to the limit of their bending resistance capacities to observe the cracking process and growth of the concrete structure. This study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of welded wire fabric as shear reinforcement in concrete prismatic beams under static loading conditions. Experimental analysis was carried out in order compare the maximum load of both configurations, the experimental load-time profile applied in the first configuration was used to reproduce the same loading conditions in the numerical simulations. Thus, comparisons between the numerical and experimental results of the welded frame beam show that the proposed model can estimate the concrete strength and failure behavior accurately.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.262-267
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• 2021

Objective: Progesterone application for luteal phase support is a well-established concept in in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. Water-soluble subcutaneous progesterone injections have shown pregnancy rates equivalent to those observed in patients receiving vaginal administration in randomized controlled trials. Our study aimed to investigate whether the results from those pivotal trials could be reproduced in daily clinical practice in an unselected patient population. Methods: In this retrospective cohort study in non-standardized daily clinical practice, we compared 273 IVF cycles from 195 women undergoing IVF at our center for luteal phase support with vaginal administration of 200 mg of micronized progesterone three times daily or subcutaneous injection of 25 mg of progesterone per day. Results: Various patient characteristics including age, weight, height, number of oocytes, and body mass index were similar between both groups. We observed no significant differences in the clinical pregnancy rate (CPR) per treatment cycle between the subcutaneous (39.9%) and vaginal group (36.5%) (p=0.630). Covariate analysis showed significant correlations of the number of transferred embryos and the total dosage of stimulation medication with the CPR. However, after adjustment of the CPR for these covariates using a regression model, no significant difference was observed between the two groups (odds ratio, 0.956; 95% confidence interval, 0.512-1.786; p=0.888). Conclusion: In agreement with randomized controlled trials in study populations with strict selection criteria, our study determined that subcutaneous progesterone was equally effective as vaginally applied progesterone in daily clinical practice in an unselected patient population.