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Will CFD ever Replace Wind Tunnels for Building Wind Simulations?

  • Phillips, Duncan A.;Soligo, Michael J.
    • International Journal of High-Rise Buildings
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.107-116
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    • 2019
  • The use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is becoming an increasingly popular means to model wind flows in and around buildings. The first published application of CFD to both indoor and outdoor building airflows was in the 1970's. Since then, CFD usage has expanded to include different aspects of building design. Wind tunnel testing (WTT) on buildings for wind loads goes back as far as 1908. Gustave Eiffel built a pair of wind tunnels in 1908 and 1912. Using these he published wind loads on an aircraft hangar in 1919 as cited in Hoerner (1965 - page 74). The second of these wind tunnels is still in use today for tests including building design ($Damljanovi{\acute{c}}$, 2012). The Empire State Building was tested in 1933 in smooth flow - see Baskaran (1993). The World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York City were wind tunnel tested in the mid-sixties for both wind loads, at Colorado State University (CSU) and the [US] National Physical Laboratory (NPL), as well as pedestrian level winds (PLW) at the University of Western Ontario (UWO) - Baskaran (1993). Since then, the understanding of the planetary boundary layer, recognition of the structures of turbulent wakes, instrumentation, methodologies and analysis have been continuously refined. There is a drive to replace WTT with computational methods, with the rationale that CFD is quicker, less expensive and gives more information and control to the architects. However, there is little information available to building owners and architects on the limitations of CFD for flows around buildings and communities. Hence building owners, developers, engineers and architects are not aware of the risks they incur by using CFD for different studies, traditionally conducted using wind tunnels. This paper will explain what needs to happen for CFD to replace wind tunnels. Ultimately, we anticipate the reader will come to the same conclusion that we have drawn: both WTT and CFD will continue to play important roles in building and infrastructure design. The most pressing challenge for the design and engineering community is to understand the strengths and limitations of each tool so that they can leverage and exploit the benefits that each offers while adhering to our moral and professional obligation to hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.

Key Factors Affecting Students' Satisfaction and Intention to Use e-Learning in Rwanda's Higher Education (르완다 고등교육기관 학생들의 e-러닝 만족도 및 사용의도에 영향을 미치는 핵심요인 연구)

  • Violaine, Akimana;Hwang, Gee-Hyun
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.17 no.5
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    • pp.99-108
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    • 2019
  • This study aims to explore key factors which influence user's decision-making on the adoption of e-learning. We integrated UTAUT and Information Success Models to test that four independent factors affect student satisfaction to use e-learning in Rwanda's higher education. Data was collected by surveying students of University of Rwanda and Protestant Institute of Social Sciences (n=206). The analysis results showed that performance expectancy, facilitating conditions and effort expectancy except for social influence have a significant effect on students' satisfaction. This can help university administrators understand the factors that influence students' adoption of e-learning and incorporate these results into Rwanda's e-learning design and implementation. In final, Rwanda's government can contribute to establishing the e-learning policy and allocating its relevant resources centered on student needs.

A Study of the Operation Management Strategy on the National Critical Infrastructures : Transportation and Logistics Sector

  • Chung, Sung-Hak
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.89-97
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    • 2021
  • The objective of this study is to propose an operation management strategy for the connectivity which are the designated and managed in sector of the transportation and logistics on the national critical infrastructures. The industrial structure is becoming advanced. The national critical infrastructure managed by the shows forms of the cooperative connection and collaborative R&D. Also, in-depth and specific analysis for the disaster safety budget are implemented to consideration for the R&D life cycle. The government responsibility are expanded comprehensively. Needs are exchanging life styles by the economic and safety demands. At this trends, this study encourage facility maintenance and scientific management to the public service. Throughout the result of this study, national critical infrastructure are implementing for protection plan of the sustainable maintenance and management. And, we have to prepare and implement for the consideration of the characteristics through comprehensive guidelines. This study contributes to the disaster and safety management by proposed an operation strategy of the cooperative connection in the sector of transportation and logistic sector on the national critical infrastructure.

Design and Implementation of Library Chatbot for Non-face-to-face Reference Services (비대면 참고정보서비스를 위한 도서관 챗봇 설계 및 구현 연구)

  • Yoo, Jiyoon
    • Journal of the Korean Society for information Management
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    • v.37 no.4
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    • pp.151-179
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    • 2020
  • This study explores the potential of using a library chatbot to improve the non-face-to-face digital reference services for academic library users by designing and implementing a library chatbot. Through data analysis, user needs and library services were analyzed, and a scenario was designed by selecting an appropriate development method. For user-friendly interaction, the personality of the chatbot and user interface was designed to evaluate its usability. In addition, the accuracy was verified through the response accuracy evaluation and performance evaluation of the chatbot, and the effectiveness of the chatbot was evaluated through a user satisfaction survey. In order to manage the operation and maintain service quality, the chatbot is improved by monitoring user-chatbot conversations and reflecting user feedback. Based on these findings, recommendations for designing and implementing a library chatbot were made to help improve library reference services.

Bibliometric Services Types and Cases in Foreign Countries (해외 계량서지 서비스 유형 및 사례 분석 연구)

  • Lee, Jae Yun;Lee, Ji-Won;Kim, Soojung
    • Journal of the Korean Society for information Management
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    • v.37 no.4
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    • pp.225-253
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    • 2020
  • This study aims to investigate bibliometric services practices of foreign libraries by service types and suggest practical considerations for Korean libraries wishing to implement bibliometric services. Through the examination of previous research and library websites, nine types of bibliometric services were identified under two broad categories - education & consulting services and research evaluation & research trend services. According to the service types, a wide range of bibliometric services activities were analyzed and described. Recommendations from the study for service development include: building an institutional repository for scholarly output; developing subject guides and education programs at the initial phase of service and providing more advanced services such as consulting and analysis services at the later phase; identifying the potential service needs of researcher groups.

Influence Factors of Intent to Purchase Personalized Controller Product Design in 3D Printing Environment (3D 프린팅 환경에서 개인 맞춤형 컨트롤러 제품디자인 구매 의도의 영향요인에 관한 연구)

  • Park, Jun-Hong;Lee, Junsang
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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    • v.24 no.7
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    • pp.873-878
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    • 2020
  • Due to the recent development of 3D printers, interest in 3D printing is growing. 3D printing should reflect individual needs and various requirements by designing products to suit the user's requirements. Research on how to use 3D printed products for the purpose of purchasing products according to user's demand characteristics is insufficient. Therefore, this study conducted a survey and statistical analysis to find out the factors influencing the intention of purchasing custom controller products in 3D printing environments. Research has confirmed that user innovation and convenience safety are important factors for the satisfaction and purchase intent of personal-tailored controller products. Considering user innovation, convenience, and safety when producing controller products using 3D printing, it is expected that value of custom controller manufacturing can be increased. Research is needed on the personalized product development framework that successfully introduces and systematically supports the production methods of personalized products in the early stages.

Analysis of Manuals and Missions for Responding to Disasters in the Public Library (공공도서관의 재난상황 대응을 위한 매뉴얼 및 임무 분석)

  • Bae, Kyungjae;Chung, Dahee
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.55 no.1
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    • pp.231-249
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    • 2021
  • The need for the development of practical manuals for responding to disasters in public libraries has emerged after COVID-19 was confirmed in Korea in January 2020. The library is a social organization directed affected by COVID-19. Therefore, a reasonable and consistent disaster response manual should be developed and used as a guideline for responding to disasters at the library sites. This study aims to derive implications by examining the current situation of public library manuals for both domestic and international. Furthermore, the responses of overseas libraries experiencing major disasters were analyzed and issued to reflect the current domestic situation. As a result of the study, it was suggested that the library's role as a social organization for disaster response should be enhanced, and that disaster experience needs to be implemented, as guidelines, toolkits, and archive.

Analysis of workers's perception for vocational rehabilitation of the mentally disabled

  • Park, Jeong-Hwa
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.25 no.12
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    • pp.253-259
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    • 2020
  • In this paper, we propose to confirm the perceptions of vocational rehabilitation of the mentally disabled by mental health service providers. The survey was conducted using a questionnaire consisting of vocational ability for the mentally disabled, family support, worker competence, and worker needs, targeting 132 workers at the mental health welfare center and mental rehabilitation facility, which are mental health service institutions in A Metropolitan City. The collected data were analyzed using the technical knowledge, t-test, ANOVA, Scheff? test, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression using the SPSS 21.0 program. In the end, the workers' desire for vocational rehabilitation for the mentally disabled of workers in mental health service institutions was higher in mental rehabilitation facilities than in mental health welfare centers, and the competence of workers had a significant effect on the vocational skills and family support of the mentally disabled people. Therefore, it will be possible to ultimately promote vocational rehabilitation for the mentally disabled by strengthening the capacity for vocational rehabilitation for the mentally handicapped of mental health service providers in the future.

The Influence of AI Convergence Education on Students' Perception of AI (AI 융합 교육이 초등학생의 AI 인식에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Jaeho;Lee, Seunggyu;Lee, Seunghoon
    • Journal of The Korean Association of Information Education
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.483-490
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    • 2021
  • In the era of the fourth industrial revolution, the importance of artificial intelligence(AI) is growing day by day, and there is no disagreement that AI education will bring great innovation in the future. Various attempts are being made to educate the topic of AI, but students who have no experience in AI education recognize AI only as a difficult target. Therefore, in this study, we analyze the changes in students' perception of AI by teaching them using AI. AI convergence education were conducted for 6th grade elementary school students, and pre and post tests were conducted in the form of AI awareness survey questionnaires which included questions such as interest in AI, changes brought by AI, and AI education. As a result, we confirm significant results that suggest the level of awareness of AI has improved through AI education in all factors. AI convergence education requires various AI convergence education programs as a form of education for social needs and future students, and hopefully a design based on this will help realize student centered education.

Data-based Analysis for Pressure Gauge Optimal Positioning in Water Supply Pipeline (상수관로 압력계 최적 위치선정을 위한 데이터기반 시험분석)

  • Lee, Hohyun;Hong, Sungtaek
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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    • v.25 no.6
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    • pp.834-840
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    • 2021
  • The management and installation methods of pressure gauges in water supply pipeline are not efficiently regulated and their installations are different in each site. In this paper, various domestic and overseas documents are examined about the pressure gauge. In order to improve the efficiency of operation management such as pipeline network and pump operation, water pressure needs to be measured as accurate as possible, by which decision making for optimal pipe network can be achieved. To get the goal, the installation of pressure gauge should be reviewed about where and how to install. In this study, an optimal horizontal distance test is conducted, in which pressure value variation is monitored and analyzed according to up and down stream distances and valve flow control, and a optimal vertical position test is also analyzed by installing the pressure gauges vertically from the up(180°) to the bottom (0°) of the pipeline.