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Assessment of the Effects of Urbanization on the Watershed Streamflow (유량에 미치는 도시화 영향 평가)

  • Jung, Younghun;Moon, Jongpil;Lee, Seung Oh;Park, Youn Shik
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.56 no.1
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    • pp.51-59
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    • 2014
  • 도시화는 불투수면적의 증가로 인해 수문학적 변화를 초래하며 또한 지하수량의 감소와 지표유출의 증가와 같은 현상이 발생한다. 따라서 본 연구의 목적은 일유량을 기본으로 한 토지이용 변화 현상에 대한 영향을 정량적이고 공간적으로 다른 토지이용도를 이용하여 산정하는 것이다. 이에 따라 본 연구에서는 ARCSWAT의 SWAT2005 버전을 이용하여 갑천 유역을 일유량으로 모의 하였다. 모형의 검보정 후, 1997년부터 2001년 일유량으로 모의된 결과를 통계학적으로 분석하였고, 모의된 유량은 Mann-Whiteny method로 테스트 하였다. 도시 면적이 28 % 차이가 있는 경우 SWAT의 유량 모의 결과는 5 % 유의수준에서 도시화의 영향이 모의된 유량에 크게 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 도시화의 공간적 변화는 5 % 유의수준에서 유량의 변화에 미치는 영향이 거의 없는 것으로 나타났다.

Evaluation of the Applicability of FRP Grouted Reinforcing Method for Rock Slopes (암반사면에서 FRP 보강 그라우팅 공법의 적용성 평가)

  • Kim, Seong-Chan;Lee, Dal-Won
    • Korean Journal of Agricultural Science
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    • v.35 no.2
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    • pp.213-223
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    • 2008
  • The instability of rock slopes caused by heavy rainfall and soil mass sliding needs the preventable and reinforcing method. The most important factor for the stability is the shear strength available in the planar part of the failure surface, which shows that a progressive failure takes place and a reinforcing of rock slope using FRP grout is effectively available. In this study, a grouting bolting interval predictions by limit equilibrium analysis and Matlab mathematical computer codes in several cases is presented for FRP reinforced rock slope. The proposed mathematical computer code can be easily applied for seeking properly FRP grout intervals prior to design and execute a reinforcement of a rock slope in practice.

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Geographical Distribution and Physical Structure of Gudle-jang Paddy-field in Cheongsando (청산도 구들장논의 분포와 물리적 구조에 관한 연구)

  • Cho, Young-Jae;You, Hag-Yeol;Yoon, Won-Keun;Choi, Sik-In;Lee, Young-Ok
    • Journal of Korean Society of Rural Planning
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.103-110
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    • 2012
  • This study aims to find out the geographical distribution, the physical structure and characteristic of Gudle-jang Paddy-field in Cheongsando. On the basis of this study, the potential value and the assignment for the preservation of Gudle-jang Paddy-field were suggested. Gudle-jang Paddy-field is centrally distributed to Cheongsando and has various features as follows. First, it has the Ondol structure which is used Gudle-jang. Second, it has an irrigation canal which has functions of the tank and the prevention of cold-weather damage as well as the irrigation and drainage canal. The values of Gudle-jang Paddy-field are as follows; 1) It is the peculiar and inherent agricultural structure which is only found in Cheongsando. 2) It is the structure that the agricultural civil engineering and the agricultural water management technique of traditional methode are applied. 3) It has the worths of the traditional culture of Korea. 4) It is the important resource creating superb rural landscape of the region. In spite of these values of Gudle-jang Paddy-field, there were little efforts to preserve it. From now on, it is needed to form of sympathy about the value of Gudle-jang Paddy-field and to make efforts for preservation of it. Also the institutional and political strategy should be provided to preserve and manage Gudle-jang Paddy-field.

A Study of Qualitative Effects of Agricultural Water-Saving Education of Farmers (농업인 물절약 교육의 정성적 효과 연구)

  • Lee, Seul-Gi;Choi, Kyung-Sook
    • Journal of Korean Society of Rural Planning
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.71-79
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    • 2022
  • Recently, alarming rates of climate change have amplified the importance of water conservation in the agricultural sector; emphasizing the implementation of an integrated approach as the principal water management strategy. As part of comprehensive measures to cope with drought in the agricultural and rural sectors, water-saving education models and pilot projects for farmers' education have been implemented since 2016, but these activities were launched as a one-time project in limited areas. Therefore, systematic and extensive efforts are required to highlight the site-specific and tangible benefits of water-saving education and public relations projects. As part of this study, educational sessions and surveys were conducted in the Yeoju-Icheon, Seosan-Taean, and Gyeongju areas to reflect the on-site applicability of the water-saving education model. Based on the survey of previous studies, a total of 16 water-saving effectiveness factors were developed and the effectiveness was derived for each factor. As a result of farmer education, the overall effectiveness evaluation score of 1.13 increased to 3.34, and the effectiveness of each factor was also improved. These water-saving education effectiveness factors can be used as basic data for determining and launching future policies or systems to improve the water-saving education of farmers. In addition, this study raises the need to prepare feasible related systems that can lead farmers to actively participate in water management and conservation and to promote systematic and continuous water conservation education and promotion policies.

Assessment of Ecological Streamflow for Maintaining Good Ecological Water Environment (수생태 환경유지를 위한 하천생태유량 산정)

  • Jung, Chung-Gil;Lee, Ji-Wan;Ahn, So-Ra;Hwang, Soon-Jin;Kim, Seong-Joon
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.58 no.3
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    • pp.1-12
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    • 2016
  • The objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between stream water quality of TN (total nitrogen), TP (total phosphorus), and BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) and TDI (Trophic Diatom Index) score determined by physico-chemical factors, biomass, and standing crops of epilithic diatoms, and to estimate the required amount of ecological streamflow for good water environment of Trophic Diatom. For the main stream of Chungju dam watershed of South Korea, total 100 field data of 3 years (2008~2010) measured in May and September were used to derive the relationship between water quality and TDI. Trophic Diatom had high correlation (0.55 determination coefficient) with TN. Using the relationship, the required streamflow was evaluated by using the Soil Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) for good Trophic Diatom water environment through T-N water quality maintenance. The SWAT simulated 8 years (2003~2010) stream discharges and T-N water quality along the main stream. From present garde C (score range: 30.0~45.0) to grade A (score above 60.0) of TDI, the May needs additional streamflow of $63.1m^3/sec$ (+36.7 % comparing with the present streamflow of $172.0m^3/sec$) at the watershed outlet.

Seismic performance evaluation of agricultural reservoir embankment based on overtopping prevention structures installation

  • Bo Ra Yun;Jung Hyun Ryu;Ji Sang Han;Dal Won Lee
    • Korean Journal of Agricultural Science
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    • v.50 no.3
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    • pp.469-484
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    • 2023
  • In this study, three types of structures-stepped gabion retaining walls, vertical gabion retaining walls, and parapets-were installed on the dam floor crest to prevent the overflow of deteriorative homogeneous reservoirs. The acceleration response, displacement behavior, and pore water pressure ratio behavior were compared and evaluated using shaking-table model tests. The experimental conditions were set to 0.154 g in consideration of the domestic standard and the seismic acceleration range according to the magnitude of the earthquake, and the input waveform was applied with Pohang, Gongen, and artificial earthquake waves. The acceleration response according to the design ground acceleration increased as the height of the embankment increased, and the observed value were larger in the range of 1.1 to 2.1 times the input acceleration for all structures. The horizontal and vertical displacements exhibited maximum values on the upstream slope, and the embankment was evaluated as stable and included within the allowable range for all waveforms. The settlement ratio considering the similarity law exhibited the least change in the case of the parapet structure. The amplification ratio was 1.1 to 1.5 times in all structures, with the largest observed in the dam crest. The maximum excess pore water pressure ratio was in the range of 0.010 - 0.021, and the liquefaction evaluation standard was within 1.0, which was considered very stable.

A Case Study of Developing E-Learning Contents of Agricultural Safety and Health based on Risk Assessment (위험성 평가에 기반한 농작업 안전관리 E-Learning 체험 프로그램 개발 사례 연구)

  • Kim, J.H.;Lee, K.S.;Kim, D.M.;Lee, K.S.;Kong, Y.K.;Jung, M.C.;Lee, Inseok
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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    • v.29 no.4
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    • pp.140-146
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    • 2014
  • This paper presents a case study to develop e-learning contents of agricultural safety based on the assessment of risks of 4 selected crops and stock farming: rice, potatoes, apples, tomatoes and stock raising. The aged farmers, who are main workforce of current Korean agriculture and relatively more vulnerable to various risks of agricultural work compared to younger workers, were considered as the main users of the contents in developing them. The safety guidelines were presented as simple as possible and the interfaces were designed to be simple and easy to use so that the older users can use it without much difficulty. In making the scenarios of the contents, risk assessments were carried out for each crop and stock farming with the focus being on occupational diseases rather than accidental injuries. To make the contents more attractive to the farmers, the functions requiring active responses from the users, such as answering simple questions, were included in the contents. Usability evaluation by experts of ergonomics and agricultural tasks were carried out in modifying the draft version, whereas formal usability test was not included in the case study. Though there are some limitations in the developed contents in the aspects of evaluation of usability and effectiveness, this case study shows the structured procedure of developing e-learning safety contents based on the risk assessments on agricultural tasks. The developed e-learning contents are expected to be used practically and easily in educating and training older farmers about safety and health of agricultural tasks.

Application of optimized time domain reflectometry probe for estimating contaminants in saline soil

  • Dongsoo Lee;Jong-Sub Lee;Yong-Hoon Byun;Sang Yeob Kim
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.33 no.3
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    • pp.291-299
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    • 2023
  • Monitoring contaminants in waste landfills on a seabed is important because the leachate affects the marine ecosystem and facility stability. The objective of this study is to optimize a time-domain reflectometry (TDR) probe using different coating materials and several electrodes to estimate contaminants in saline soil. Copper concentrations ranging from 0 mg/L to 10 mg/L were mixed in 3% salinity water to simulate contaminants in the ocean environment. Epoxy, top-coat, and varnish were used as coating materials, and two to seven electrodes were prepared to vary the number and arrangement of the electrodes. Test results showed that the varnish stably captured the increase in copper concentration, while the other coating materials became insensitive or caused leakage current. In addition, a TDR probe with more electrodes exhibited stable and distinct electromagnetic signals. Thus, the TDR probe with seven electrodes coated with varnish was effectively used to estimate contaminants in saline soil.

Influence of specimen height on the shear behavior of glass beads in the direct shear test

  • Young-Ho Hong;Yong-Hoon Byun;Jong-Sub Lee
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.34 no.4
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    • pp.461-472
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    • 2023
  • A box scale affects the shear behavior of soils in the direct shear test. The purpose of this study is to investigate the scale effect on the shear behavior of dilative granular materials by testing specimens of different heights placed in a type C shear box. Experimental tests were performed on specimens composed of glass beads with different heights and equal initial void ratios. Results showed that the peak friction and dilation angles linearly increased with the specimen height; however, the residual friction angle remained relatively constant. Similarly, the shear stiffness increased with the specimen height, rapidly reaching its peak state. Height does not have a significant effect on the total volume changes; nevertheless, a high aspect ratio can be assumed to result in global and homogeneous failure. The results and interpretations may be used as reference for recommending shear box scale in direct shear tests.