• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.570-576
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• 2014

Studies have demonstrated that electromagnetic waves, as the one of the most important physical factors, may alter cognitive and non-cognitive behaviors, depending on the frequency and energy. Moreover, non-ionizing radiation of low energy waves e.g. very low frequency waves could alter this phenomenon via alterations in neurotransmitters and neurohormones. In this study, short, medium, and long-term exposure to the extremely low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) (1 and 5 Hz radiation) on behavioral, hormonal, and metabolic changes in male Wistar rats (250 g) were studied. In addition, changes in plasma concentrations for two main stress hormones, noradrenaline and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) were evaluated. ELF-EMF exposure did not alter body weight, and food and water intake. Plasma glucose level was increased and decreased in the groups which exposed to the 5 and 1Hz wave, respectively. Plasma ACTH concentration increased in both using frequencies, whereas noradrenaline concentration showed overall reduction. At last, numbers of rearing, sniffing, locomotor activity was increased in group receiving 5 Hz wave over the time. In conclusions, these data showed that the effects of 1 and 5 Hz on the hormonal, metabolic and stress-like behaviors may be different. Moreover, the influence of waves on stress system is depending on time of exposure.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제62권6호
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• pp.781-788
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• 2017

In this paper, a stress wave model is established to describe the three states (separate, contact and impact) of clearance joints. Based on this stress wave model, the propagation characteristics of stress wave generated in clearance joints is revealed. First, the stress wave model of clearance joints is established based on the viscoelastic theory. Then, the reflection and transmission characteristics of stress wave with different boundaries are studied, and the propagation of stress wave in viscoelastic rods is described by the characteristics method. Finally, the stress wave propagation in clearance joints with three states is analyzed to validate the proposed model and method. The results show the clearance sizes, initial axial speeds and material parameters have important influences on the stress wave propagation, and the new stress waves will generate when the clearance joint in contact and impact states, and there exist some high stress region near contact area of clearance joints when the incident waves are superposed with reflection waves, which may speed up the damage of joints.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제87권2호
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• pp.107-116
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• 2023

The three-dimensional Hashin criterion and user subroutine VUMAT were used to simulate the damage in the composite layer, and the secondary stress criterion was used to simulate the interlayer failure of the cohesive element of the bonding layer and the propagation characteristics under the layer. The results showed that when the shear stress wave (shear wave) propagates on the surface of the laminate, the stress wave attenuation along the fiber strength direction is small, and thus producing a large stress profile. When the compressive stress wave (longitudinal wave) is transmitted between the layers, it is reflected immediately instead of being transmitted immediately. This phenomenon occurs only when the energy has accumulated to a certain degree between the layers. The transmission of longitudinal waves is related to the thickness and the layer orientation. Along the symmetry across the thickness direction, the greater is the stress amplitude along the layer direction. Based on the detailed investigation on the impact on various laminated composites carried out in this paper, the propagation characteristics of stress waves, the damage and the destruction of laminates can be explained from the perspective of stress waves and a reasonable layering sequence of the composite can be designed against damage and failure from low velocity impact.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.11-19
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• 2018

Propagation of the generalized Rayleigh waves in an elastic half-space covered by an elastic layer for different initial stress combinations and imperfect contact conditions is investigated. Three-dimensional linearized theory of elastic waves in initially stressed bodies in plane-strain state is employed, the corresponding dispersion equation is derived and an algorithm is developed for numerical solution to this equation. Numerical results on the influence of the initial stress patterns and on the influence of the contact conditions are presented and discussed. The case where the external forces are "follower forces" is considered as well. These investigations provide some theoretical foundations for the study of the near-surface waves propagating in layered mechanical systems and can be successfully used for estimation of the degree of the bonded defects between layers, fault characteristics and study of the behavior of seismic surface waves propagating under the bottom of the oceans.

• 한국전산구조공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전산구조공학회 1997년도 봄 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.232-239
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• 1997

The phenomenology of shock loading effects in brittle mass has been of interest to researchers and engineers. The shock loading as blasting causes strong stress waves in the structures. Discontinuous faces due to shock waves interrupt the tensile stress wave propagation and reflect the stress wave propagation. To predict the fracturing behavior of brittle mass, it is required for the numerical method that can analyze the colliding and slipping behavior of discontinuous faces and the wave propagation in the mass, simultaneously In this study, the wave propagation in the brittle materials is analyzed using the modified distinct element method to be able to predict the behavior of discontinuous structures. The behavior of an unsupported bar subjected to loading at the end is analyzed to verify the rigid body motion of a bar and the relative displacement in the bar. The colliding behavior of two bars is analyzed to investigate the propagation of stress waves in the bar. The fracturing behavior of a bar due to impact loading is analyzed to investigate the propagation of stress waves in the bar with and without the discontinuous faces. The applicability of the modified distinct element method to the wave propagation problems is investigated.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.536-545
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• 2021

본 연구는 전기향로를 이용한 침향 흡입이 스트레스와 뇌파에 미치는 영향을 파악하기 위해 시행되었다. 'H' 발달센터 공고로 모집한 성인 남녀 16명 대상으로 2019년도 09월부터 2020년 4월까지 실시하였다. 전기향로에 침향편(沈香片)을 올려놓고 침향 흡입 전과 후의 스트레스 반응과 뇌파 측정을 비교 분석하여 침향 흡입이 스트레스 대처자원의 가능성을 알아보고자 하는 것이다. 뇌파 측정은 19 Channel, Brainmaster Discovery로 하였으며, 분석은 NeuroGuide와 LORETA를 사용하였다. 수집된 자료는 SPSS/WIN 21.0 프로그램으로 기술 통계, Wilcoxon 부호 순위 검정을 하였다. 결과는 첫째, 침향 흡입 후 스트레스 반응 지수는 분노, 우울, 신체화 모든 항목에서 유의수준 0.01로 유의미한 차이로 감소하였다. 둘째, 침향 흡입 후 뇌파에서 측정 부위 19곳 중에서 FP1 1곳을 제외한 18곳에서 Alpha Wave가 증가하였고, 유의수준 0.05에서 확인되었다. 감정에 영향을 주는 영역(우측 측두엽, T6)에서 침향 흡입 전과 후의 차이가 가장 크게 나타났다. 셋째, LORETA 분석 결과 침향 흡입 후 기억과 정서적 활동에 중요한 뇌 영역(BA40)에서 Alpha Wave가 증가하였다. 이러한 결과로 전기향로를 이용한 침향 흡입이 스트레스와 뇌파에 긍정적인 영향을 미쳐 스트레스 대처 자원이 될 가능성을 확인하였다.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.336-342
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• 2006

축대칭 단축 응력은 이론적으로는 초음파 응력측정 기술에서 가장 단순한 대상이지만 두 횡파를 이용하는 기존의 초음파 복굴절 응력측정 기술은 축대칭 구조에서 사용되기 어렵다. 또한 선형 음탄성 이론에 근거한 초음파 진행거리 시간 측정방법 역시 적용에 한계가 있는 경우가 많은데 그 이유는 초음파 길이(ultrasonic length)와 재료의 음탄성 특성을 정확히 알아야 한다는 점 때문이다. 본 논문에서는 축대칭 구조의 고체내부에 축 응력이 존재할 때 나타나는 초음파 복굴절 특성을 음탄성 이론을 이용하여 분석하였다. 이를 위해 서로 다른 편광특성을 가지는 두개의 초음파가 축 방향으로 입사될 때 만들어지는 속도 변화를 음탄성 이론식으로부터 결정하고 이를 이용하여 축 응력과 복굴절 특성의 관계를 유도한 후 이 결과를 간단한 인장 실험결과로부터 검증하였다.

• 한국소성가공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소성가공학회 2008년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.263-266
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• 2008

This paper is concerned with the analysis of elasto-plastic stress waves in a mode I semi-infinite cracked solid subjected to Heaviside pulse load. This study adopts a time-discontinuous variational integrator based on Hamiltonian in order to reduce the numerical dispersive and dissipative errors. This also utilizes an integration scheme of the constitutive model with 2nd-order accuracy which is formulated on the strain space for a rate and temperature dependent material model. Finite element analyses of elasto-plastic stress waves are carried out in order to compare the accuracy between a conventional Galerkin method and the time- discontinuous variational integrator.

• 한국직업건강간호학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.88-96
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• 2020

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the mental fitness, perspective taking, attitude toward the elderly, and quantitative encephalogram among caregivers. Methods: In this mixed method research, 14 female caregivers at an elderly care facility in Y city were participated from December 1st to December 31st, 2019. Structured questionnaires were applied to measure general characteristics, mental fitness, perspective taking, and attitude toward the elderly. Brain waves were measured by quantitative encephalogram in the prefrontal lobe. High frequency and high level of care tasks were analyzed using content analysis. Results: According to analysis of brain waves, caregivers experienced high level of physical strain & stress and psychological distraction & stress. Mental fitness (p<.05) and perspective taking (p<.001) were associated with attitude toward the elderly. Moreover, physical strain & stress was associated with psychological distraction & stress (p<.05, p<.001). High frequency and high level tasks were excretion and position change & movement care related tasks, respectively. Conclusion: These findings should be consider as an evidence for supporting care tasks based on concrete and objective understanding of caregivers using self-reported index as well as neurophysiological indicators including brain waves.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.215-225
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• 2001

Stress waves monitored on the surface of structures under various loading conditions can provide useful information on the structural health status. In this paper, stress waves are measured by several sensors when a steel beam is impacted by a ball drop. The sensors used include the piezo-electric film Sensor, the electrical strain gage, and the ultrasonic transducer, and special attention is given to the pieza film sensor. The wavelet transform is used for the time-frequency analysis of dispersive waves propagating in the beam. The velocities of the wave produced in the team due to the lateral impact is found to be frequency-dependent and identified as the flexural wave velocity based on the comparisons with the Timoshenko beam theory. A linear impact site identification method is developed using the flexural wave, and the impact sites of the beam can be accurately estimated by the piezo film sensors. It is found that the piezo film sensor is appropriate for sensing stress waves due to impact and for locating impact sites in the beam.