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Understanding the Mobile Internet Use

  • Jeon, Eun-Hee;Kim, Tae-Wan;Bae, Doo-Hwan;Oh, Jae-In
    • Proceedings of the Korea Database Society Conference
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    • 2002.10a
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    • pp.3-21
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    • 2002
  • The purpose of this study is to demonstrate individual's mobile Internet acceptance by extending the technology acceptance model (TAM) to the field of the mobile Internet. This research utilized the structural equation model to examine the research model on the mobile Internet use. System quality and information quality as external variables were examined, and playfulness as an intrinsic factor was tested. The research model was successfully validated in the environment of extension model for the mobile internet.

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A unified formulation for static behavior of nonlocal curved beams

  • Tufekci, Ekrem;Aya, Serhan A.;Oldac, Olcay
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.59 no.3
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    • pp.475-502
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    • 2016
  • Nanobeams are widely used as a structural element for nanodevices and nanomachines. The development of nano-sized machines depends on proper understanding of mechanical behavior of these nano-sized beam elements. Small length scales such as lattice spacing between atoms, surface properties, grain size etc. are need to be considered when applying any classical continuum model. In this study, Eringen's nonlocal elasticity theory is incorporated into classical beam model considering the effects of axial extension and the shear deformation to capture unique static behavior of the nanobeams under continuum mechanics theory. The governing differential equations are obtained for curved beams and solved exactly by using the initial value method. Circular uniform beam with concentrated loads are considered. The displacements, slopes and the stress resultants are obtained analytically. A detailed parametric study is conducted to examine the effect of the nonlocal parameter, mechanical loadings, opening angle, boundary conditions, and slenderness ratio on the static behavior of the nanobeam.

A Fundamental Study on the Lateral Impact Problems of Tubular Members (원통부재의 횡충돌에 관한 기초적 연구)

  • Lee Sang-Gab;Chung Young-Gu
    • Proceedings of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute Conference
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    • 1995.10a
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    • pp.234-241
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    • 1995
  • Offshore structures are exposed to higher probability of collision with ship because of their limited mobility. In general, the consequence of the collision is reported to be relatively small and it is desirable to consider minor collisions in the design stage. It is important to have a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic responses of a tubular, their main member, under collision to design offshore structure against possible accidents. It is needed to estimate the probable extent of damage of a tubular, depth of dent, affected by the time history of impact load in ender to design a tubular strong enough for collision. In this paper, dynamic behaviors of a tubular due to the lateral impact are investigated through the numerical simulations with hydrocode DYNA3D, a three dimensional elasto-plastic large deformation impact contact problem analyzing program.

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Understanding The MEP Design Level Through BIM (BIM을 통한 건축기계설비 설계 수준의 이해)

  • Hong, Seng-Soo;Hong, Won-Hyuk;Lee, Hyuk-Jin
    • Proceedings of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute Conference
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    • 2011.04a
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    • pp.247-251
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    • 2011
  • 국내에도 BIM이 도입되어 다수의 프로젝트가 수행되고 있으며 정부에서는 정책적으로 BIM 확산을 도모하고 있다. 하지만 기술적 한계와 이해의 부족으로 인한 여러 가지 부작용이 발생하고 있으며 특히 현재 도입이 가장 활성화 되어 있는 설계 엔지니어링 업무 영역에서 보완이 필요한 부분도 가장 많이 발생하고 있는 실정이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 기존의 설계사례의 분석을 통해 협업 관점에서 MEP 작업요소의 주요 이슈를 도출하고 건축기계설비의 관점을 좀 더 정확하게 이해할 수 있도록 타 공종 기준의 MEP 작업요소 이해를 위한 기준을 제시하였으며 이러한 내용이 앞으로의 국내의 BIM 프로젝트의 수행과 지침의 작성에 활용될 수 있는 기초자료로 활용되기를 기대한다.

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Designing the Optical Structure of a Multiscale Gigapixel Camera (멀티스케일방식의 기가픽셀카메라의 광학구조설계)

  • Moon, Hee jun;Rim, Cheon-Seog
    • Korean Journal of Optics and Photonics
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    • v.27 no.1
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    • pp.25-31
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    • 2016
  • We derive 28 optical structural equations based on our two previous theoretical and experimental papers about a gigapixel camera, which were published in 2013 and 2015 respectively. Utilizing these 28 equations, we are able to obtain an integrated understanding of optical structure for a multiscale gigapixel camera system, in addition to obtaining numerical values for structural parameters very directly and easily.

The Nature of Earthquake and Earthquake Resistant Building Design (지진의 성격과 건축물 내진설계에 대하여)

  • 양완수
    • Journal of the Korean Professional Engineers Association
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    • v.28 no.2
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    • pp.13-20
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    • 1995
  • This paper Is to help the structural engineers for a better understanding of "Earthquake" with regard to the nature o( earthquake and the effect of earthquake on building structures. This reveals that the damage Inflicted upon by earthquake varies with many factors such as : magnitude of earthquake, distance from epicenter, site conditions, building structural characteristics and etc.. It is emphasized that in order to resist very strong earthquake, the ductility demand in the building structure Is important, and the proper duc-tility enables the structure to demonstrate inelastic rotation capacity of the joints and thus the structure may absorb and dissipate the seismic energy. This also presents a comparison between the current Americal UBC Code and the Korean Code, and the author expresses some points of concern on each code. Since earthquake almost invariably strikes at times and places, it is suggested that the current Korean Build-ing Code should be revised to enforce more stringent regulation against possible strong earthquake in the Korean peninsula.

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Characteristics of Concrete Filled Circular Tubular Stub Columns based on Experiment and Data Analysis (실험 및 데이터 분석에 의한 CFCT 단주 특성)

  • Kang, Hyun-Sik
    • Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.161-168
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    • 2001
  • The use of composite members to improve the compressive strength of steel structure is a common practice these days and its efficiency has already been proved by several researches and experiments. The result of concrete filled circular tubular(CFCT) stub column tests is introduced in this paper. The main parameter of this test is the ratio of diameter to thickness of circular hollow section. From the test results, the effect of concrete filled in steel tube on the ultimate strength, the deformation capacity and initial stiffness are discussed. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of various parameters and evaluate the compressive strength of confined concrete. It would contribute to a better understanding of CFT structure, further laboratory experimentations are needed for better accurate estimation on its effect.

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Structural Tests for Effects of Intermediate Diaphragms in Concrete Girder Bridge (콘크리트 거더 교량의 중간격벽에 대한 구조실험)

  • 이규정;정원기;이재훈;강희철;이호근;이재혁
    • Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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    • 2000.10b
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    • pp.903-908
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    • 2000
  • The role of intermediate diaphragms in concrete girder bridge was studied by structural tests about 1/2 scale model of the typical design. The purpose of this research is understanding of the role of intermediate diaphragms which has been misused by vertical load distribution and misunderstood by design specification. Experimental variables included : location and number of intermediate diaphragms which were made by reinforced concrete or steel. Service load was applied the structure under static loads. Numerical analysis of the test bridge using solid element of finite element method was verified by comparison with the experimental results. Based on the results, in no case was an appreciable reduction in terms of vertical deflection.

Nanostructured Alloy Electrode for use in Small-Sized Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (소형 직접 메탄올 연료전지를 위한 나노 합금 전극)

  • Park Gyeong Won;Choi Jong Ho;Park In Su;Nam Woo Hyeon;Seong Yeong Eun
    • 한국전기화학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2003.07a
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    • pp.83-88
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    • 2003
  • PtRu alloy and $PtRu-WO_3$ nanocomposite thin-film electrodes for methanol electrooxidation were fabricated by means of a sputtering method. The structural and electrochemical properties of well-defined PtRu alloy thin-film electrodes were characterized using X-ray diffraction, Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and electrochemical measurements. The alloy thin-film electrodes were classified as follows: Pt-based and Ru-based alloy structure. Based on structural and electrochemical understanding of the PtRu alloy thin-film electrodes, the well-controlled physical and (electro)chemical properties of $PtRu-WO_3$, showed superior specific current to that of a nanosized PtRu alloy catalyst, The homogeneous dispersion of alloy catalyst and well-formed nanophase structure would lead to an excellent catalytic electrode reaction for high-performance fuel cells. In addition, the enhanced catalytic activity in nanocomposite electrode was found to be closely related to proton transfer in tungsten oxide using in-situ electrochemical transmittance measurement.

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Bending and shear stiffness optimization for rigid and braced multi-story steel frames

  • Gantes, C.J.;Vayas, I.;Spiliopoulos, A.;Pouangare, C.C.
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.1 no.4
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    • pp.377-392
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    • 2001
  • The response of multi-story building structures to lateral loads, mainly due to earthquake and wind, is investigated for preliminary design purposes. Emphasis is placed on structural systems consisting of rigid and braced steel frames. An attempt to gain a qualitative understanding of the influence of bending and shear stiffness distribution on the deformations of such structures is made. This is achieved by modeling the structure with a stiffness equivalent Timoshenko beam. It is observed that the conventional stiffness distribution, dictated by strength constraints, may not be the best to satisfy deflection criteria. This is particularly the case for slender structural systems with prevailing bending deformations, such as flexible braced frames. This suggests that a new approach to the design of such frames may be appropriate when serviceability governs. A pertinent strategy for preliminary design purposes is proposed.