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Analysis of Marine Vessel Collision Risk based on Quantitative Risk Assessment

  • Koo, Bon Guk
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.319-324
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    • 2018
  • The collision problem is one of the design factors that must be carefully considered for the risk of collision occurring during the operation of ships and offshore structures. This paper presents the main results of the ship collision study, and its main goal is to analyze potential crash scenarios that may occur in the FLNG (Floating Liquefied Natural Gas) considering the likelihood and outcome. Consideration being given to vessels visiting the FLNG and surrounding vessels navigating around, such as functionally supported vessels and offloading carriers. The scope includes vessels visiting the FLNG facility such as in-field support vessels and off-loading carriers, as well as third party passing vessels. In this study, based on QRA (quantitative risk assessment), basic research methods and information on collision are provided. Based on the assumptions and methodologies documented in this study, it has been possible to clarify the frequency of collision and the damage category according to the type of visiting ship. Based on these results, the risk assessment results related to the collision have been derived.

Fuzzy analysis for stability of steel frame with fixity factor modeled as triangular fuzzy number

  • Tran, Thanh Viet;Vu, Quoc Anh;Le, Xuan Huynh
    • Advances in Computational Design
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.29-42
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    • 2017
  • This study presents algorithms for determining the fuzzy critical loads of planar steel frame structures with fixity factors of beam - column and column - base connections are modeled as triangular fuzzy numbers. The finite element method with linear elastic semi-rigid connection and Response Surface Method (RSM) in mathematical statistic are applied for problems with symmetric triangular fuzzy numbers. The ${\alpha}$ - level optimization using the Differential Evolution (DE) involving integrated finite element modeling is proposed to apply for problems with any triangular fuzzy numbers. The advantage of the proposed methodologies is demonstrated through some example problems relating to for the twenty - story, four - bay planar steel frames.

Performance-based earthquake engineering in a lower-seismicity region: South Korea

  • Lee, Han-Seon;Jeong, Ki-Hyun
    • Earthquakes and Structures
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.45-65
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    • 2018
  • Over the last three decades, Performance-based Earthquake Engineering (PBEE) has been mainly developed for high seismicity regions. Although information is abundant for PBEE throughout the world, the application of PBEE to lower-seismicity regions, such as those where the magnitude of the maximum considered earthquake (MCE) is less than 6.5, is not always straightforward because some portions of PBEE may not be appropriate for such regions due to geological differences between high- and low-seismicity regions. This paper presents a brief review of state-of-art PBEE methodologies and introduces the seismic hazard of lower-seismicity regions, including those of the Korean Peninsula, with their unique characteristics. With this seismic hazard, representative low-rise RC MRF structures and high-rise RC wall residential structures are evaluated using PBEE. Also, the range of the forces and deformations of the representative building structures under the design earthquake (DE) and the MCE of South Korea are presented. These reviews are used to propose some ideas to improve the practice of state-of-art PBEE in lower-seismicity regions.

Cogging Torque Reduction of Interior Permanent Magnet Motor Using Statistical Method (통계적 기법을 이용한 매입형 영구자석 전동기의 코깅토크 저감)

  • Kim, Jung-Gyo;Lee, Ju
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers B
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    • v.55 no.6
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    • pp.287-291
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    • 2006
  • Recently, various applications of permanent-magnet(PM) electric motor have been more increased. Compared with the other electric motors, PM electric motor has cogging torque which results from the interaction between PM of rotor and slot-teeth structure of stator. Audible noise and vibration is caused by this cogging torque. So, the reduction of cogging torque is main designing goal of PM electric motor. The purpose of this paper is to realize the decrease of cogging torque using new experimental design and response surface analysis which is one of the statistical methodologies.

Variable Angle Beam Guided Wave Probe Design for Tubing Based on Solid Mechanics

  • Cho, Youn-Ho
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing
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    • v.23 no.6
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    • pp.594-604
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    • 2003
  • A State-of-art methodologies on implementing conventional piezoelectric and flexible PVDF elements for generating ultrasonic guided waves in a tubing are presented. Comb transducers with PVDF can be efficiently applied to selectively excite a guided wave mode by wrapping around any size pipe while a conventional immersion type piezo-elements can be also possibly used with a modification of transducer fabrication. Technical comparisons between the use of angle beam probe and comb one will be also discussed in detail. The presented technique can be easily applied to NDE for a long range inspection of tubular structures.

Calibration and Radiation Survey of High Dose Rate Remote Afterloading System (고선량율 근접치료기의 선원교정과 치료실주변 방사선량 측정)

  • Lee, Jeon-Gok;Kang, Jeong-Ku;Moon, Sun-Rock
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.101-104
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    • 1995
  • High Dose Rate Remote Afterloading system was installed at Wonkwang University Hospital in January 1994. In this report, the calibration of a Gammamed 12-i High Dose Rate Remote Afterloading system and the radiation survey around the facility after design and construct a shieding room are discussed. The radiation survey of the facility indicates that the use of ordinary concrete shielding of existing room will provide adequate shielding. Also, the methodologies for performing source calibration are presented.

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Quantification of Seat Comfort Feeling Long-term Comfort (시트 착좌감 정량화 평가법 개발 롱텀 컴포트)

  • Park, Hyunkyu;Kim, Yungsik;Lee, Jaewon
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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    • v.22 no.5
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    • pp.1-4
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    • 2014
  • In recent years, requests for automotive seat comfort are increasing. An important issue of them is long-term seat comfort. Until now, the study for long-term seat comfort has been studied mainly using driver's questionnaire, changing adrenalin and electromyography. Actually the results and methodologies of them are difficult to apply to seat development and design because of money and time required. In this study, we developed Seating Feel Curve for seat comfort evaluation and a long-term seat comfort evaluation which can be applied to the development of seat comfort using seat support.

Hardware Solutions for Interactive Robotic Cane (인터액티브 로봇 지팡이)

  • 심인보;윤중선
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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    • 2002.05a
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    • pp.338-341
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    • 2002
  • A human-friendly interactive system, based on the harmonious symbiotic coexistence of humans and robots, is explored. Based on this interactive technology paradigm, a robotic cane is designed to help blind or visually impaired travelers to navigate safely and quickly among obstacles and other hazards faced by blind pedestrians. We outline a set of the hardware solutions and working methodologies that can be used for successfully implementing and extending the interactive technology to complex environments, robots, and humans. The issues discussed include the interaction of human and robot, design issue of robotic cane, hardware requirements for efficient human-robot interaction.

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Specimen of Storage and Analysis for Genomic Epidemiology (유전체 역학 연구를 위한 시료의 보관과 분석)

  • Lee, Kwan-Hee;Hong, Yun-Chul
    • Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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    • v.36 no.3
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    • pp.209-212
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    • 2003
  • Because of advances of technologies in the field of genmic epidemiology in the recent years, specimen collection, storage and analysis became an essential part of research methodologies. DNA is now being used in epidemiologic studies to evaluate genetic risk factors and specimens other than the fresh whole blood can De used for PCR. Therefore, All nucleated cells, such as buccal swabs and urine specimens, are suitable for DNA analysis. For an unlimited source of genomic DNA, EBV transformation of lymphocytes can be used for immortalization. However, the type of specimen collected in genomic epidemiologic studies will depend on the study where the epidemiologist play a leading role for the design. We also briefly described various finds of analysis for SNP that is an essential part of the genomic epidemiology.

Human Reliability Analysis in Wolsong 2/3/4 Nuclear Power Plants Probabilistic Safety Assessment

  • Kang, Dae-Il;Yang, Joon-Eon;Hwang, Mee-Jung;Jin, Young-Ho;Kim, Myeong-Ki
    • Proceedings of the Korean Nuclear Society Conference
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    • 1997.05a
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    • pp.611-616
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    • 1997
  • The Level 1 probabilistic safety assessment(PSA) for Wolsong(WS) 2/3/4 nuclear power plant(NPPs) in design stage is performed using the methodologies being equivalent to PWR PSA. Accident sequence evaluation program(ASEP) human reliability analysis(HRA) procedure and technique for human error rate prediction(THERP) are used in HRA of WS 2/3/4 NPPs PSA. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the procedure and methodology of HRA in WS 2/3/4 NPPs PSA. Also, this paper describes the interim results of importance analysis for human actions modeled in WS 2/3/4 PSA and the findings and recommendations of administrative control of secondary control area from the view of human factors.

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