This study aimed to investigate the influence of shoe heel height and muscle fatigue on static and dynamic balance in young women. Thirty women who were used to wearing high heels volunteered to participate in this study. The shoe heel heights were 0 ㎝ and 7 ㎝. And ankle plantar flexor fatigue was experimentally induced. Static and dynamic balance were measured using the one leg standing test (OLST) and the star excursion balance test (SEBT) in anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions, respectively. Values in the OLST (shoe heel height 0 ㎝, 28.83±3.24 sec to 26.12±6.13 sec; and 7 ㎝, 24.75±7.09 sec to 16.86±9.32 sec) and the SEBT in anterior (shoe heel height 0 ㎝, 71.02±4.57% to 69.50±3.66%; and 7 ㎝, 64.17±3.53% to 59.61±4.06%) and posteromedial (shoe heel height 0 ㎝, 92.01±5.61% to 90.38±7.10%; and 7 ㎝, 83.09±7.29% to 76.83±9.28%) directions were significantly reduced when fatigue-inducing exercise was performed (p<.05). Furthermore, within these parameters, there were significant interaction effects between shoe heel height and fatigue condition (p<.05). These findings suggest that shoe heel height and muscle fatigue contribute to some changes in static and dynamic balance in young women, probably leading to negative effects on physical function during a variety of activities of daily living.

The smart-phone has become a necessity for most people. In this study, we determined that using a smart-phone for 20 minutes can cause increased neck and shoulder muscle activities and fatigue. Seventeen healthy male smart-phone users who attended Yonsei University played a smart-phone game for 20 minutes and changes in their bilateral cervical erector spinae and upper trapezius muscle activities and fatigue were measured. To assess muscle activities and fatigue, we used the following variables: the median frequency, the 50th percentile Amplitude probability distribution function (APDF) value (median load), and the discrepancy in the 90th percentile APDF value and the 10th percentile APDF value (APDF range). A paired t-test was used to compare pre-smart-phone-use status with post-smart-phone-usestatus. The median frequency of the bilateral cervical erector spinae and the upper trapezius decreased significantly after 20 minutes of smart-phone use (p<.05). In addition, the 50th percentile APDF value of the bilateral cervical erector spinae and the right upper trapezius increased significantly (p<.05). The APDF range of the bilateral cervical erector spinae and the upper trapezius also increased significantly (p<.05). However, the 50th percentile APDF range of the left upper trapezius was not significantly different (p>.05). These findings suggest that using smart-phones for 20 minutes can induce muscle fatigue and increased neck and shoulder muscle activities.

광역방제기의 송풍팬은 장비의 안전성과 방제성능을 좌우하는 핵심 부품으로서 구조적으로 안전성이 확보되어야 한다. 본 연구에서는 광역방제기에 사용되는 축류식 송풍기의 안전한 운용을 위해, 알루미늄 축류팬 블레이드에 대한 3차원 전산유동해석과 구조상호해석을 실행하여 축류팬의 요구수명을 만족할 수 있는 개선된 축류팬을 제시하고자 하였다. 이에 제1 보에서는 유동저항과 회전력에 의해 발생하는 최대등가응력 값을 구조해석을 통하여 축류팬 재질의 기계적 피로강도와 비교하여 기존모델의 안전성을 검토하고자 하였다. 송풍기 작동 시 발생하는 최대 등가응력값(138.68 MPa)은 축류팬 알루미늄 소재(AC3A, 413.0-F)의 항복강도(145 MPa)에 근접한 값으로 축류팬의 기계적 강도가 다소 미흡하였고, 내구수명은 1.24~11.15×106 회(최대 90시간)으로 분석되었다. 따라서 피로강도의 산포를 고려할 때, 관행기존 설계의 축류팬에 대한 무한수명을 보장할 수 없으며 개선 설계가 요구되었다.

APR1000(Advanced Power Reactor 1000)은 기존의 OPR1000(Optimized Power Reactor 1000)에 60년 설계수명, 국부주파 수제어운전, 0.3g 안전정지지진하중 적용 등의 향상된 설계특성(Advanced Design Feature)을 적용하여 개선한 수출형 1000MW 원전이다. 이 논문에서는 Reg. Guide 1.207에서 요구하는 원자로냉각재 환경을 고려한 피로 평가를 원자로용기에 대하여 평가하였다. 원자로용기에서 비교적 누적사용계수가 높은 출구노즐을 대상으로 평가를 수행하였으며 출구노즐은 구조적 건전성을 만족하는 것으로 평가되었다.

본 논문에서는 와이어 하네스의 피로 내구 수명을 예측하기 위해 와이어, 번들, 실차단계의 유한요소 해석 방법론이 연구되었고 이를 위한 피로 내구 시험 기기가 개발되었다. 와이어 하네스 시스템을 구성하는 5가지 종류의 와이어에 대한 응력-수명 그래프를 얻기 위해 개발된 피로 시험기를 이용하여 반복 굽힘 움직임을 인가하였다. 와이어를 구성하는 도선과 피복의 재료 모델링을 위해 혼합의 법칙이 적용된 등가모델을 이용하였다. 번들 해석과 시험을 통하여 와이어 간의 접촉조건과 번들의 테이핑조건이 정립되었다. 와이어 및 번들 단계의 결과들은 실차 단계의 해석에 적용되었다. 실차단계의 해석을 위해 번들과 그로맷으로 구성된 와이어 하네스 시스템을 수치적으로 모델링 하였으며, 차량 문의 개폐조건이 와이어 간의 접촉조건과 함께 적용되었다. 유한요소 해석을 이용한 실차 모델의 피로 내구 해석을 통해 70만회 이상의 피로 수명이 도출 되었으며, 실차 조건의 시험 결과와비교하여 타당성을 검증하였다.

The purpose of this study was to provide a practical guide to the use of various stretchers that rescue workers use by analyzing muscle fatigue degree associated with lifting a patient. The experiment was conducted with working male and female rescue crews. Having mixed groups of gender complete tasks such as lifting, moving, and unloading a patient using four different types of stretcher, we recorded each muscle fatigue degree in the shoulder and lower back regions of each subject. The data showed, in terms of muscle activity, differences within each group of genders and its combinations were significant in certain muscle groups depending on the types of stretcher used and body sizes of each subject, and, when it comes to Elerctor Spenae, the female subjects used more muscular strength than the males did. In regards to the muscle fatigue degree, there was no significant difference found within each group of the genders, body sizes, and their combinations. However, in the case of applying different models of stretcher, there were significantly differences in the fatigue degree.

The purpose of this study is to analysis of muscle fatigue in the upper trapezius and splenius capitis muscles according to therapy table height variation. The subjects were consisted of 15 healthy adults(10 males, 5 females) who had no medical history of neurological and musculoskeletal problems. In experiment, wireless electrode EMG system was measured for each the upper trapezius and splenius capitis muscles during the treatment performed on table. the differences in the muscle fatigue was compared for 4 types of table height(-6cm, -3cm, 0, +3cm from elbow in 90° flexion position). Muscle fatigue according to therapy table height were significant difference except for left upper trapezius. And muscle fatigue of right upper trapezius and splenius capitis showed significant decrease in +3cm table height compared to -6cm table height(p<.05). Muscle fatigue of right upper trapezius and splenius capitis were the highest in -6cm table height, but those were the lowest in +3cm table height. This study propose to change therapy table height higher than +3cm from elbow in 90° flexion position, if you hope to reduce muscle fatigue.

The purpose of this study was to investigate spirometric lung pattern, respiratory function and degree of fatigue by lung function tests and fatigue tests of 39 elderly people in a care facility aged 65 and over. The respiratory function tests were used to the Spirovit SP-1 and fatigue tests were used modified Piper fatigue scale(mPFS). Regarding the respiratory function, the FVC was 1.41±0.36ℓ, the FVC % predicted was 69.10±14.98%, the FEV1 was 1.02±0.31ℓ, the FEV1 % predicted was 63.27±16.05%, the FEV1/FVC was 72.77±13.40%, and the fatigue score was 5.83±1.09. As for the spirometric lung pattern, 19 patients had a restrictive pattern(48.7%), followed by 11 with a mixed pattern(28.2%), 5 with an obstructive pattern( 12.8%), and 4 with a normal pattern(10.3%). Regarding the respiratory function and fatigue by spirometric lung pattern, the FVC and the FVC % predicted of patients with a normal pattern or an obstructive pattern were greater than other groups at a statistically significant level. As for the FEV1, that of patients with a normal pattern was significantly higher than others, and for the FEV1 % predicted, that of patients with a normal pattern or a restrictive pattern was significantly higher(p<.001). Fatigue score by patients with a normal pattern was significantly less than patients of other patterns(p<.001). Therefore, pulmonary physical therapy is considered necessary to improve respiratory function and fatigue degradation of elderly in a facility.

four kinds of models designed by the basis of British industrial standard and ISO international standard in this study. Energy release rates at mode 1 are investigated by the fatigue analysis of aluminum foam TDCB model bonded with adhesive. These analysis models are compared each other by classifying four models into m values with 2, 2.5, 3 and 3.5. The value of m as the gradient of model is represented with the function of crack length(a) and height of model(h). Through the correlation relation, the fracture behavior of bonded material is analyzed and these analysis results can be applied to composite structures of various areas. Mechanical property and fracture toughness of composite material are also analyzed in this study.

In this paper, the features of fatigue crack growth under ModeⅠ loading are studied. Double cantilever beam specimens were used. The effects of adherend thickness, rubber modification and adhesive thickness on fatigue crack growth were examined. The experimental results show that some of these parameters do apparently affect fatigue crack growth. Resistance to ModeⅠ fatigue crack growth are increased by rubber modification. The effects of adhesive thickness and rubber content on fatigue crack growth were explained by von Mises's equivalent stress using BEM analysis.

This study analyzes lifes and damages at automotive tie rod through the structural analyses with fatigue. The structural result of this study can be effectively utilized with the design of automotive tie rod by investigating prevention and durability against its damage.

This study analyzes about Bicycle saddle in operation through the analysis of Fatigue life and structural safety, equivalent Stress, maximum deformation. Maximum equivalent stress is analysis applied with force. The structural result of this study can be effectively utilized with the design of Bicycle saddle by investigating prevention and durability against its damage.

피로도는 인간의 업무수행능력에 유해한 영향을 미치는 것으로 알려져 있다. 또한 피로도는 해기사와 선박승무원의 효율성과 능률을 감소시킬 수 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 해기사들의 피로도 현황을 파악하기위한 것이다. 본 연구에서는 해기사의 피로도 요소와 관련된 근무, 수면 및 휴식시간이나 기간, 졸음, 유발요인, 피로도 증상 등에 대한 설문조사를 실시하였다. 설문조사는 25문항 이었으며, 1,033명의 해기사(항해사 607명, 기관사 426명)를 대상으로 실시하였다. 설문조사 결과 해기사의 피로도는 충돌, 좌초와 같은 해양사고 유발요인의 하나이며, 항해사와 기관사의 피로도는 서로 차이가 있었다.

The purpose of this study was to investigate drivers' postures in different car pedal systems and skilled levels under fatigue. Twenty four subjects participated in this experiment. For three-dimensional analyses, six cameras (Proreflex MCU-240, Qualisys) were used to acquire raw data. The parameters were calculated and analyzed with Visual-3D. In conclusion, ROAs of two leg-pedal system were less than one leg pedal system by pattern analysis. Through statistical tests, skilled levels have effects on ROAs(X, Y, Z) of ankle joint at breaking a pedal and ROAs(Y, Z) of ankle joint at accelerating a pedal. Also, car pedal systems have effects on ROAs(Y, Z) of ankle joint, and ROA(Z) of knee joint at accelerating a pedal. In addition, skilled levels and car pedal systems (cross effects) have an effect on ROA(Z) of ankle joint. These findings suggested that we should improve a present single pedal system.

This study attempted to evaluate the direct and indirect effect of emotional labor, job and psychosocial stress, and fatigue of beauty industry workers on their musculoskeletal diseases. The findings of this study showed that, among the workers with perceived symptoms of musculoskeletal diseases, the body part with the most commonly occurring symptom was the shoulder, followed by neck, low back, wrist, arm, foot and knee. As for the effect of work-related psychological factors on musculoskeletal diseases, it was found that the workers with musculoskeletal diseases were more affected by emotional labor and fatigue than non-symptom workers. It was also shown that when their job stress increased, the fatigue level also increased, though their psychosocial stress decreased. In addition, it was found that both direct and indirect effects of emotional labor on fatigue were high, and the indirect effect of job stress through fatigue on musculoskeletal diseases was significant.

Aluminum foam with porous material has the excellent mechanical property of light weight and impact absorption. It is necessary to obtain the information of fracture toughness at the adhesive work by the joint method. This study is investigated by fatigue analysis with DCB(Double Cantilever Beam) specimen models to evaluate the strengths at adhesive joints on the basis of British industrial and ISO international standards. 4 kinds of specimens are modelled by changing the height of specimen and the analysis results are compared with each other. As the height of specimen becomes lower, the displacement on the y direction, load and energy release rates become higher. Through the correlation obtained by this study result, fracture behaviors are examined and mechanical properties can be understood. Aluminum foam material bonded with adhesive can applied to the real composite structure by use of this study result.

본 연구에서의 미용업 종사자의 감정노동, 직무 및 사회심리적 스트레스, 피로도가 근골격계질환에 미치는 직․간접적인 영향을 평가하기 위하여 시도되었다. 그 결과 미용업 종사자의 근골격계질환 자각증사자는 신체부위 중 어깨의 근골격계 질환 관련 자각증상자가 가장 많았으며, 목, 허리, 손목, 팔, 발, 무릎 순으로 나타났다. 미용업 종사자의 감정노동 각 문항별 평가 결과는 ‘나는 기분이 나쁠 때 고객들에게 표현하지 않도록 최선을 다한다’의 문항이 3.92점으로 가장 높게 나타났으며, 이와 반 대로 ‘표현되는 행동과 실제 감정의 차이 때문에 혼란스러울 때가 있다’ 2.61점으로 나 타났다. 미용업 종사자의 작업 관련 심리적인 요인이 근골격계질환에 미치는 영향에 대하여 근골격계질환자가 무증상자에 비하여 감정노동과 피로도에 영향을 더 많이 받 는다는 것으로 나타났으며, 직무 스트레스가 증가할수록 사회심리적 스트레스는 낮아 지지만 피로도가 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 감정노동이 피로도에 미치는 영향에서 직·간접적인 영향이 모두 높은 것으로 나타났으며 직무 스트레스가 피로도를 통해 근 골격계질환에 미치는 간접적인 영향이 큰 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구를 통하여 미용 종사자의 작업 관련 물리적․심리적 개선 방안 마련이 요구 되면 산업안전보건 분야의 정책적 관리 방안 마련을 제안한다.

The present study purposed to examine the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, self-stretching and functional massage on the recovery of muscle contraction force for muscle fatigue caused by sustained isotonic contraction. The subjects of this study were 45 healthy students. They were divided into transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation group(n=15), self-stretching group(n=15) and functional massage group(n=15), and using Primus RS. We observed the pattern of changes in maximal voluntary isometric contraction force(MVIC) after causing muscle fatigue in quadriceps femoris muscle through sustained isotonic contraction. Maximal voluntary isometric contraction force(MVIC) were greatly increased after transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, self-stretching and functional massage. In the comparison of recovery rate of muscle contraction force for muscle fatigue caused by sustained isotonic contraction among the treatment groups, it did not show any significant differences. However, it showed that each treatment may be effective in recovery of muscle fatigue caused by sustained isotonic contraction.

The purpose of this paper is to suggest the strategical lifting postures able to alleviate imbalanced EMG amplitude leading to an increase in low back muscle fatigue while lifting asymmetric load dynamically. Eleven male subjects are required to lift symm

The muscle strengths in various postures are still used in the workplace, although mechanization and automation have been continuously accomplished. The aim of this study is to measure the maximum muscle strength and analyze the muscle fatigue during the