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Relationship between Stream Geomophological Factors and the Vegetation Abundance - With a Special Reference to the Han River System - (하천의 지형학적 인자와 식생종수의 관계 -한강수계를 중심으로-)

  • 이광우;김태균;심우경
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.73-85
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    • 2002
  • The purpose of this study was to develop prediction models for plant species abundance by stream restoration. Generally the stream plant is affected by stream gemophology. So in this study, the relationship between the vegetation abundance and stream gemophology was developed by multiple regression analysis. The stream characteristics utilized in this study were longitudinal slope, transectional slope, micro-landforms through the longitudinal direction, riparian width and geometric mean diameter and biggest diameter of bed material, and cumulated coarse and fine sand weight portion. The Pyungchang River with mountainous watershed and the Kyungan stream and the Bokha stream in the agricultural region were selected and vegetation species abundance and stream characteristics were documented from the site at 2~3km intervals from the upper stream to the lower. The Models for predicting the vegetation abundance were developed by multiple regression analysis using SPSS statistics package. The linear relationship between the dependant(species abundance) and independant(stream characteristics) variables was tested by a graphical method. Longitudinal and transectional slope had a nonlinear relationship with species abundance. In the next step, the independance between the independant variables was tested and the correlation between independant and dependant variables was tested by the Pearson bivariate correlation test. The selected independant variables were transectional slope, riparian width, and cumulated fine sand weight portion. From the multiple regression analysis, the $R^2$for the Pyungchang river, Kyungan stream, Bokga stream were 0.651, 0.512 and 0.240 respectively. The natural stream configuration in the Pyungchang river had the best result and the lower $R^2$for Kyunan and Bokha stream were due to human impact which disturbed the natural ecosystem. The lowest $R^2$for the Bokha stream was due to the shifting sandy bed. If the stream bed is fugitive, the prediction model may not be valid. Using the multiple regression models, the vegetation abundance could be predicted with stream characteristics such as, transection slope, riaparian width, cumulated fine sand weigth portion, after stream restoration.

Mean-shortfall portfolio optimization via sorted L-one penalized estimation (슬로프 방식을 이용한 평균-숏폴 포트폴리오 최적화)

  • Haein Cho;Seyoung Park
    • The Korean Journal of Applied Statistics
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    • v.37 no.3
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    • pp.265-282
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    • 2024
  • Research in the area of financial portfolio optimization, with the dual goals of increasing expected returns and reducing financial risk, has actively explored various risk measurement indicators. At the same time, the incorporation of various penalty terms to construct efficient portfolios with limited assets has been investigated. In this study, we present a novel portfolio optimization formula that combines the mean-shortfall portfolio and the SLOPE penalty term. Specifically, we formulate this optimization expression, which differs from linear programming, by introducing new variables and using the alternating direction method of multipliers (ADMM) algorithms. Through simulations, we validate the automatic grouping property of the SLOPE penalty term within the proposed mean-shortfall portfolio. Furthermore, using the model introduced in this paper, we propose and evaluate four different types of portfolio compositions relevant to real-world investment scenarios through empirical data analysis.

Comparing Calculation Techniques for Effective Rainfalls Using NRCS-CN Method: Focused on Introducing Weighted Average and Slope-based CN (NRCS-CN 방법을 이용한 유효우량 산정기법의 비교분석: 가중평균방법과 경사도 도입을 중심으로)

  • Moon, Geon-Woo;Yoo, Ji-Young;Kim, Tae-Woong
    • KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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    • v.34 no.4
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    • pp.1171-1180
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    • 2014
  • The NRCS-CN method is generally used to estimate effective rainfalls in a basin. However, since the curve number which plays a critical role in the NRCS-CN method was originally developed for US watersheds, it is limited to be directly applied to other basins outside the United States. Therefore various modifications have been suggested to revise the NRCS-CN for specific watershed condition. This study introduced the weighted average method and the slope-based CN to estimate effective rainfalls available for Korean watersheds and compared with the observed direct runoff. The overall results achieved from this study indicated that the adjusted slope-based CN considerably increases effective rainfalls in general and makes the duration of effective storm longer. Based on the statistical error analysis performed for various modifications of NRCS-CN, the weighted average method with the adjusted slope-based CN has highest precision with the observed direct runoff. In addition, after analyzing the relation between the initial loss estimated from rainfall-runoff observations and the potential maximum retention from GIS-based data, it turns out that the assumption of linear relationship between the initial loss and the potential maximum retention is not available for Korean watersheds.

Environmental Factors on the Use of Wildlife Bridge by Striped Field Mouse (Apodemus agraius) (등줄쥐의 육교형 생태통로 이용에 미치는 환경 특성)

  • Gi-Yeong Jeong;Ji-Hoon Lee;Yong-Won Mo
    • Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology
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    • v.37 no.5
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    • pp.337-346
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    • 2023
  • Although wildlife bridge are built as a way to reduce habitat fragmentation caused by road construction, there is still a lot of debate about their effectiveness. Monitoring methods such as footprint traps and camera traps are used evaluate the effectiveness of wildlife bridge, but there is a limit to evaluate of effectiveness. In this study, the degree of use the wildlfe bridge was surveyed by striped field mouse that is likely use the wildlife bridge and surrounding as a habitat with capture-mark-recapture method.(Apodemus agraius). The distance and route of movement were identified by connecting the capture points, and the environmental factors on the use of the wildlife bridge implemented a generalized linear model(GLM) with the capture number of captured as a dependent variable. Consequently of capture, no individuals crossing the wildlife bridge, striped field mouse use the wildlife bridge as a habitat.The environmental factors affecting the use of mice were vegetation cover(1~2m, 2~8m, over 8m), vegetation construction, maximum diameter at breast height were positively correlated and slope was nagatively correlated. In conclusion, it is expected that the effectiveness of the wildlife bridge will be further improved by planting shrubs and trees and preventing high slope and cut slope increasing the utilization of the rat, such as being used as a food source in the ecosystem.

Limiting the sway on multi-storey un-braced steel frames bending on weak axis with partial strength connections

  • Tahir, Mahmood Md.;Ngian, Poi Shek
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.38 no.6
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    • pp.825-847
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    • 2011
  • This paper investigates the design using wind-moment method for semi-rigid un-braced steel frames bending on weak axis. A limiting sway method has been proposed to reduce the frame sway. Allowance for steel section optimization between moment of inertia on minor axis column and major axis beam was used in conjunction with slope-deflection analysis to derive equations for optimum design in the proposed method. A series of un-braced steel frames comprised of two, four, and six bays ranging in height of two and four storey were studied on minor axis framing. The frames were designed for minimum gravity load in conjunction with maximum wind load and vice-versa. The accuracy of the design equation was found to be in good agreement with linear elastic computer analysis up to second order analysis. The study concluded that the adoption of wind-moment method and the proposed limiting sway method for semi-rigid steel frame bending on weak axis should be restricted to low-rise frames not more than four storey.

Comparison of Edge Wave Normal Modes (Edge Wave 고유파형의 비교)

  • Seo, Seung Nam
    • Journal of Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers
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    • v.25 no.5
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    • pp.285-290
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    • 2013
  • Both full linear and shallow water edge waves are compared to get a better understanding of edge wave behavior. By using method of separation of variables, we are able to get solution of full linear edge wave presented by Ursell (1952) without derivation. The shallow water edge waves show dispersive features despite being derived from shallow water equations. When bottom slope is mild enough, shallow water edge wave tends to linear edge wave and has some advantages of manipulation. Solution of edge wave generated by a moving landslide of Gaussian shape is constructed by an expansion of shallow water normal modes. Numerical results are presented and discussed on their main features.

SMALL AMPLITUDE WAVE IN SHALLOW WATER OVER LINEAR AND QUADRATIC SLOPING BEDS

  • Bhatta, Dambaru D.;Debnath, Lokenath
    • Journal of applied mathematics & informatics
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    • v.13 no.1_2
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    • pp.53-65
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    • 2003
  • Here we present a study of small-amplitude, shallow water waves on sloping beds. The beds considered in this analysis are linear and quadratic in nature. First we start with stating the relevant governing equations and boundary conditions for the theory of water waves. Once the complete prescription of the water-wave problem is available based on some assumptions (like inviscid, irrotational flow), we normalize it by introducing a suitable set of non-dimensional variables and then we scale the variables with respect to the amplitude parameter. This helps us to characterize the various types of approximation. In the process, a summary of equations that represent different approximations of the water-wave problem is stated. All the relevant equations are presented in rectangular Cartesian coordinates. Then we derive the equations and boundary conditions for small-amplitude and shallow water waves. Two specific types of bed are considered for our calculations. One is a bed with constant slope and the other bed has a quadratic form of surface. These are solved by using separation of variables method.

Numerical investigation of truck aerodynamics on several classes of infrastructures

  • Alonso-Estebanez, Alejandro;del Coz Diaz, Juan J.;Rabanal, Felipe P.A lvarez;Pascual-Munoz, Pablo;Nieto, Paulino J. Garcia
    • Wind and Structures
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    • v.26 no.1
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    • pp.35-43
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    • 2018
  • This paper describes the effect of different testing parameters (configuration of infrastructure and truck position on road) on truck aerodynamic coefficients under cross wind conditions, by means of a numerical approach known as Large Eddy Simulation (LES). In order to estimate the air flow behaviour around both the infrastructure and the truck, the filtered continuity and momentum equations along with the Smagorinsky-Lilly model were solved. A solution for these non-linear equations was approached through the finite volume method (FVM) and using temporal and spatial discretization schemes. As for the results, the aerodynamic coefficients acting on the truck model exhibited nearly constant values regardless of the Reynolds number. The flat ground is the infrastructure where the rollover coefficient acting on the truck model showed lowest values under cross wind conditions (yaw angle of $90^{\circ}$), while the worst infrastructure studied for vehicle stability was an embankment with downward-slope on the leeward side. The position of the truck on the road and the value of embankment slope angle that minimizes the rollover coefficient were determined by successfully applying the Response Surface Methodology.

Applications of Implicit Discontinuous Galerkin Method to Shallow Water Equations (불연속 갤러킨 음해법의 천수방정식 적용)

  • Lee, Haegyun;Lee, Namjoo
    • Journal of Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers
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    • v.32 no.6
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    • pp.569-574
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    • 2020
  • Though the discontinuous Galerkin (DG) method has been developed and applied to shallow water equations mainly in explicit schemes, they have been criticized for the limitation in treatment of bottom friction terms and severe CFL conditions. In this study, an implicit scheme is devised and applied to some representative benchmark problems. The linear triangular elements were employed and the Roe numerical fluxes were adopted for convective fluxes. To preserve TVD property, the slope limiter was employed. As the case studies, the model is applied to the flow around the cylinders and the dam-break flow. Then, the results are compared with the experimental and numerical data of previous studies and good agreements were observed.

A Parametric Study for Jointed Rock Slope Using FEM (절리 암반사면에서의 인자효과에 의한 유한요소 해석의 타당성 검토)

  • Lee, Jin-A;Chung, Chang-Hee;Chun, Byung-Sik
    • Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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    • v.23 no.6
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    • pp.97-102
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    • 2007
  • Though the stability analysis of soil slopes widely employs the limit equilibrium method, the study on the jointed rock slopes must consider the direction of joint and the characteristics of Joint at the same time. This study analyzes the result of the change in the factors which show the characteristics of discontinuity and the shape factor of rock slopes, and so on, in an attempt to validate the propriety as to the interpretation of jointed rock slope stability which uses the general finite element program. First, the difference depending on the flow rules was compared, and the factor effect study was conducted. The selected independent variables included the direction of joint which displays the mechanical characteristics of discontinuity, adhesive cohesion, friction angle, the inclination and height of rock slope which reveal the shape of slope and surcharge load. And the horizontal displacement was numerically interpreted at the 1/3 point below the slope, a dependent variable, to compare the relative degree of factor effects. The findings of study on factor effects led to the validation that the result of horizontal displacement for each factor satisfied various engineering characteristics, making it possible to be applied to stability interpretation of jointed rock slope. A modelling is possible, which considers the application of the result of real geotechnical surveys & laboratory studies and the non-linear characteristics when designing the rock slope. In addition, the stress change which may result from the natural disaster, such as precipitation, and the construction, can be expressed. Furthermore, as the complicated rock condition and the ground supporting effect can be considered through FEM, it is considered to be very useful in making an engineering decision on the cut-slope, reinforcement and so on.