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Genetic Evaluation and Selection Response of Birth Weight and Weaning Weight in Indigenous Sabi Sheep

  • Assan, N.;Makuza, S.;Mhlanga, F.;Mabuku, O.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.15 no.12
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    • pp.1690-1694
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    • 2002
  • Genetic parameters were estimated for birth weight and weaning weight from three year (1991-1993) data totalling 1100 records of 25 rams to 205 ewes of Indigenous Sabi flock maintained at Grasslands Research Station in Zimbabwe. AIREML procedures were used fitting an Animal Model. The statistical model included the fixed effects of year of lambing, sex of lamb, birth type and the random effect of ewe. Weight of ewe when first joined with ram was included as a covariate. Direct heritability estimates of 0.27 and 0.38, and maternal heritability estimates of 0.24 and 0.09, were obtained for birth weight and weaning weight, respectively. The total heritability estimates were 0.69 and 0.77 for birth weight and weaning weight, respectively. Direct-aternal genetic correlations were high and positive. The corresponding genetic covariance estimates between direct and maternal effects were positive and low, 0.25 and 0.18 for birth weight and weaning weight, respectively. Responses to selection were 0.8 kg and 0.14 kg for birth weight and weaning weight, respectively. The estimated expected correlated response to selection for birth weight by directly selecting for weaning weight was 0.26. Direct heritabilities were moderate; as a result selection for any of these traits should be successful. Maternal heritabilities were low for weaning weight and should have less effect on selection response. Indirect selection can give lower response than direct selection.

Sensitivity Analysis of the Criticality Evaluation Concerning Pyroprocess

  • Gao, Fanxing;Ko, Won-Il;Park, Chang-Je;Lee, Ho-Hee
    • Proceedings of the Korean Radioactive Waste Society Conference
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    • 2010.05a
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    • pp.271-272
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    • 2010
  • Sensitivity analysis by TSUNAMI clarifies the complex effects of key nuclides on the criticality probability quantitatively. As discussed above, the $K_{eff}$ of $UO_2$ fuel reaches the maximum value with 42w% concentration of intrusion water. The concentration of hydrogen affects the complexity of reaching criticality by its competition between the concentrations of $^{235}U$. Approximately if the weight percent of $H_2O$ in the mixture is less than 42%, the moderation effect of hydrogen surpasses its dilution effect on $^{235}U$. However, the importance of $^{235}U$ increases dramatically when the weight percent of water is bigger than 42%. In the sensitivity evaluation of $UO_2$ fuel employing TSUMAMI, there is a similar crosspoint of the sensitivity of $^{235}U$ and the sensitivity of $^1H$ where the criticality reaches summit. And the optimal water weight percent is determined to be 50%.

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Development of Falling Weight Deflectometer for Evaluation of Layer Properties of Flexible Pavement (도로포장 구조체의 물성 추정을 위한 FWD의 설계 및 제작)

  • 황성호;손웅희;최경락
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.124-130
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    • 2003
  • Many structural evaluation procedures of road and airfield pavements use the Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) as a critical element of non-destructive deflection testing. FWD is a trailer mounted device that provides accurate data on pavement response to dynamic wheel loads. A dynamic load is generated by dropping a mass from a variable height onto a loading plate. The magnitude of the load and the pavement deflection are measured by a load celt and geophones. And database concerning pavement damage should be enhanced to analyze loss of thickness asphalt layer caused from the plastic deformation of pavement structure, such as cracking or rutting. The prototype FWD is developed, which consists of chassis system, hydraulic loading system, data acquisition and analysis system. This system subsequently merged to from automation management system and is then validated and updated to produce a working FWD which can actually be used in the field.

A Study on the Trade-off Analysis of Combat Weight for Conceptual design of a Landing Craft Air Cushion (공기부양상륙정의 개념설계를 위한 전투중량 대안분석 연구)

  • 이제동;신용석
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.66-75
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    • 2000
  • The purpose of this study is to develop and illustrate methods of applying trade-off techniques to landing craft air cushion design evaluation. The problem areas of concern are the application of quantitative analytical methods to conceptual design. The interrelationships between composite system measures and selected performance requirements(speed, cruising range, cargo etc.) are analyzed and the expressions for gross weight are developed as functions of performance parameters. Trade-offs of performance parameters in terms of weight are then calculated. The application of these results to evaluation of Require Operational Capabilities are illustrated.

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Elicitation Project Management Factors and Evaluation of its Weight to Ensure LNG Plant Success (LNG 플랜트 사업관리 요소 도출 및 중요도 평가)

  • Han, Jae-Goo;Chin, Kyung-Ho;Park, Hwan-Pyo
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2010.05b
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    • pp.85-89
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    • 2010
  • The propose of this research is derive project management factors and evaluate its decision weight in LNG plant EPC phases. In order to research, we studied the demestic and international research trend and analysed expert opinions. Initially we derived nine project management factors in each phase of EPC. Elicited factors in research are project management, design management, cost management, time management, contract and craim management, safety management, environment management, and risk management. Then, we evaluated the weight of project management factors with expert survey method and elicitated. Finally, The remarkable points in the result are that key management factors of EPC project are project management and risk management.

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Fatigue Strength Evaluation of T-Peel Adhesive Joing for Light Weight Material (경량 재료의 T형 접합이음의 피로강도 평가)

  • Lee, K.Y.;Kong, B.S.;Choi, H.S.
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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    • v.6 no.6
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    • pp.166-173
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    • 1998
  • The evaluation of joint fatigue strength of light weight materials for an electrical vehicle body has been performed through T-peel joint tests with the design parameters such as joint style, adherend type, adherend thickness, adhesive thickness, and various adhesives. Fatigue strength was evaluated through 5-Hz, tension-tension, load controlled test with the zero stress ratio. It was observed that the fatigue strength of the joint increases with the increase of the adherend thickness. With the increase of the adhesive thickness, however, the fatigue strength of the joint increases insignificantly. An aluminum-FRP adherend combination shows much higher fatigue strength than an aluminum-aluminum adherend combination. The results of fatigue tests were found to be consistent with those of static tests.

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Multi-Dimensional Selection Method of Port Logistics Location Based on Entropy Weight Method

  • Ruiwei Guo
    • Journal of Information Processing Systems
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    • v.19 no.4
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    • pp.407-416
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    • 2023
  • In order to effectively relieve the traffic pressure of the city, ensure the smooth flow of freight and promote the development of the logistics industry, the selection of appropriate port logistics location is the basis of giving full play to the port logistics function. In order to better realize the selection of port logistics, this paper adopts the entropy weight method to set up a multi-dimensional evaluation index, and constructs the evaluation model of port logistics location. Then through the actual case, from the environmental dimension and economic competition dimension to make choices and analysis. The results show that port d has the largest logistics competitiveness and the highest relative proximity among the three indicators of hinterland city economic activity, hinterland economic structure, and port operation capacity of different port logistics locations, which has absolute advantages. It is hoped that the research results can provide a reference for the multi-dimensional selection of port logistics site selections.

Sliding Wear Behavior of UHMWPE against Novel Low Temperature Degradation-Free Zirconia/Alumina Composite

  • Lee, K.Y.;Lee, M.H.;Lee, Y.H.;Seo, W.S.;Kim, D.J.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Conference
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    • 2002.10b
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    • pp.365-366
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    • 2002
  • The sliding wear behavior of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) was examined on a novel low temperature degradation-free zirconia/alumina composite material and conventional alumina and zirconia ceramics used for femoral head in total hip joint replacement. The wear of UHMWPE pins against these ceramic disks was evaluated by performing linear reciprocal sliding and repeat pass rotational sliding tests for one million cycles in bovine serum. The weight loss of polyethylene against the novel low temperature degradation-free zirconia/alumina composite disks was much less than those against conventional ceramics for all tests. The mean weight loss of the polyethylene pins was more io the linear reciprocal sliding test than in the repeal pass rotational sliding lest for all kinds of disk materials. Neither the coherent transfer film nor the surface damage was observed on the surface of the novel zirconia/alumina composite disks during the test. The observed r,'stilts indicated that the wear of the polyethylene was closely related to contacting materials and kinematic motions. In conclusion, the novel zirconia/alumina composite leads the least wear of polyethylene among the tested ceramics and demonstrates the potential as lhe alternative materials for femoral head in total hip joint replacement.

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The Quality Characteristics of Mandupi Added with Goami Powder (고아미 가루를 첨가한 만두피의 품질 특성)

  • Kim, Hyun-Ah;Lee, Kyung-Hee
    • Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.98-106
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    • 2013
  • This study examined the quality characteristics of goami Mandupi. To determine the optimal amount of rice powder for baking and goami powder (100, 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40), the weight, volume, texture, moisture contents, color values and sensory evaluation were measured. The weight of Mandupi dough made with 100% wheat flour, was heavier, whereas the moisture content was highest in the dough made with 40% goami In addition L-values and b-values were highest with 40% goami, whereas the a-values were lowest in the dough made with 40% goami. The spinginess was highest in the dough made with 100% rice powder for baking. The gumminess and cohesiveness were highest with the dough containing goami. The cooked weight and volume of Mandupi were lightest when made dough containing goami. The Hardness and adhesiveness was highest in the dough containing 100% rice powder. In a sensory evaluation the appearance, flavor, taste, texture and overall preference were was the highest for goami.

The Evaluation of Texture Image and Preference according to the Structural Characteristics of Silk Fabric (견직물의 구조적 특성에 따른 질감이미지와 선호도 평가)

  • Kim, Hee-Sook;Na, Mi-Hee
    • Korean Journal of Human Ecology
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.137-143
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    • 2009
  • The purpose of this study is to examine the evaluation of texture image and preference according to the structural characteristics of silk fabric, and to analyze the effects of texture image and sensibility on the preference. 53 female subjects evaluated fabric image and sensibility of 17 specimens of white silk fabrics sold on the market with semantic differential scale. The data were analyzed through factor analysis, Pearson correlational coefficient and t-test using SPSS win 13.0. For the evaluation, structural characteristics such as fiber contents, weave type, weight and thickness were analyzed. Factor analysis showed that sensibilities were classified into 3 categories; 'surface property', 'weight', 'flexibility'. Fabric images were classified into 2 categories; 'elegance' and 'naturalness'. Statistically significant differences of structural characteristics on the texture image were observed. Weave type affected 'surface property' and fiber contents affected' flexibility'. Weight and weave type affected' elegance', too. The significant factors affecting preference were fabric image of 'elegance' and structural characteristics of 'weave type'. The results of this study showed that the most preferred silk fabric is smooth and soft satin weaved fabric with texture image of 'elegance'.