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Design and Analysis on Composite Structure for Aircraft Certification (항공기 인증을 위한 복합재 구조물 설계/해석)

  • Kim, Sung-Joon;Choi, Ik-Hyeon;Ahn, Seok-Min;Yeom, Chan-Hong
    • Aerospace Engineering and Technology
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.42-48
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    • 2009
  • There are a number of factors affecting the continued airworthiness of composite structure. Unlike metal structure, damages made in manufacturing processes or maintenance repair procedures need to be considered. The different levels of degradation and damage, which may occur, must be considered for structural substantiation of static strength, stiffness, flutter, and damage tolerance. This can start with an evaluation of environmental effects for the particular composite material. Matrix-dominated composite properties, such as compressive strength, are most sensitive to moisture absorption and temperatures. Static strength substantiation includes the smaller damages that will not be detected in production or maintenance inspection while damage tolerance addresses larger damages that need to be repaired once discovered. In this paper, we intend to list the airworthiness regulations and advisory circular that are deemed closely related to the certification of composite airplanes.

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Transcriptome-based identification of water-deficit stress responsive genes in the tea plant, Camellia sinensis

  • Tony, Maritim;Samson, Kamunya;Charles, Mwendia;Paul, Mireji;Richard, Muoki;Mark, Wamalwa;Stomeo, Francesca;Sarah, Schaack;Martina, Kyalo;Francis, Wachira
    • Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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    • v.43 no.3
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    • pp.302-310
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    • 2016
  • A study aimed at identifying putative drought responsive genes that confer tolerance to water stress deficit in tea plants was conducted in a 'rain-out shelter' using potted plants. Eighteen months old drought tolerant and susceptible tea cultivars were each separately exposed to water stress or control conditions of 18 or 34% soil moisture content, respectively, for three months. After the treatment period, leaves were harvested from each treatment for isolation of RNA and cDNA synthesis. The cDNA libraries were sequenced on Roche 454 high-throughput pyrosequencing platform to produce 232,853 reads. After quality control, the reads were assembled into 460 long transcripts (contigs). The annotated contigs showed similarity with proteins in the Arabidopsis thaliana proteome. Heat shock proteins (HSP70), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (cat), peroxidase (PoX), calmodulinelike protein (Cam7) and galactinol synthase (Gols4) droughtrelated genes were shown to be regulated differently in tea plants exposed to water stress. HSP70 and SOD were highly expressed in the drought tolerant cultivar relative to the susceptible cultivar under drought conditions. The genes and pathways identified suggest efficient regulation leading to active adaptation as a basal defense response against water stress deficit by tea. The knowledge generated can be further utilized to better understand molecular mechanisms underlying stress tolerance in tea.

Adaptive Diversity of Echinochloa Species to Osmotic Stress

  • Park, Seon-Ju;Yu, Hye-Jin;Yook, Min-Jung;Kim, Do-Soon
    • Weed & Turfgrass Science
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    • v.5 no.4
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    • pp.181-186
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    • 2016
  • Three Echinochloa species inhabit various crop fields with different soil moisture conditions. Therefore, a growthpouch test was conducted to investigate adaptive diversity of six Echinochloa species, three from Korea and three from USA, toosmotic stress by assessing shoot and root growths. Echinochloa crus-galli var. praticola showed the greatest tolerance to osmoticstress in both root ($GR_{50}=1316.3g\;PEG\;L^{-1}$) and shoot ($GR_{50}=212.2g\;PEG\;L^{-1}$) growths, while Korean E. oryzicola was mostsensitive to osmotic stress in both root ($GR_{50}=116g\;PEG\;L^{-1}$) and shoot ($GR_{50}=126.2g\;PEG\;L^{-1}$) growths. Root to shoot (R/S) ratioof Echinochloa crus-galli var. praticola increased with increasing osmotic stress, while that of Korean E. oryzicola decreased, suggestingthat R/S ratio is closely related to osmotic stress tolerance in Echinochloa species. Our results clearly demonstrate that E. crus-galli var.praticola maintains high R/S ratio even under high osmotic stress, which enables this species to well adapt to dry upland condition. Incontrast, while E. oryzicola fails to maintain sufficiently high R/S ratio, resulting in poor adaptability to dry upland condition.

Effects of Substituting B2O3 for P2O5 on the Structure and Properties of P2O5-SnO2 Glass Systems (P2O5-SnO2계 유리에서 P2O5를 B2O3로 치환첨가 시 구조와 물성에 미치는 영향)

  • Choi, Byung-Hyun;Ji, Mi-Jung;An, Yong-Tae;Ko, Young-Soo;Lee, Young-Hun
    • Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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    • v.45 no.8
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    • pp.459-463
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    • 2008
  • $P_2O_5-SnO_2$ system $0.5SnO_2-xP_2O_5-(0.5-x)B_2O_3$(x=0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5) glasses have been prepared for Pb-free low temperature glass frit. A investigation about the effect of $B_2O_3$ substitution on properties of $P_2O_5$ glasses, including glass structure properties, thermal properties, and mechanical properties was presented. Substance that is responsible for in moisture absorption existing circumstances supposes by phosphate, and excess moisture tolerance that state funeral's structure is improved breaking does not affect in state funeral bond that only most single bond remains, and can know that does not suffer big impact in boric oxide anomaly present state. This phenomenon estimates that connect with structure change. It is thought according to link this result the phosphoric acid happened structural change. $B_2O_3$ displacement quantity 0.3 mole put out $BO_4$ structures, but above 0.3 mole it changed with the case $BO_3$ structure which it displaces.

Effect of Chestnut-shell Tea Waste and Castor Oil as an Additive on Fuel Characteristics of Pellets Fabricated with Pitch Pine and Mongolian Oak (첨가제로서 율피차 부산물과 피마자유가 리기다소나무 및 신갈나무 펠릿의 연료적 특성에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, HyeonJeong;Yang, In;Han, Gyu-Seong
    • New & Renewable Energy
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    • v.18 no.2
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 2022
  • This study aimed to determine the optimal conditions for fabricating pitch pine (PCP) and Mongolian oak (MOK) pellets using chestnut-shell tea waste (CSW) and castor oil (CSO) as additives. For pellets fabricated using a pilot-scale flat-die pellet mill, all moisture content (MC) was in line with A1 wood pellet standards for residential and small-scale commercial uses designated by the National Institute of Forest Science at the Republic of Korea (NIFOS), regardless of fabricating conditions; the durability of PCP pellets prepared using PCP particles with 10% MC, and CSW addition also satisfied these criteria. The moisture tolerance of PCP pellets improved with combination of 2 wt% CSW and 2-6 wt% CSO. Overall, use of 20 mesh CSW as an additive, PCP with 10% MC, and MOK with 12% MC was found to be optimal. Moreover, using CSO as an additive, high-quality PCP and MOK pellets can be fabricated by adjusting the particles to 12% MC. However, the durability of PCP and MOK pellets prepared using these conditions did not meet the wood pellet standards for residential and small-scale commercial use. Therefore, further research is needed to improve the durability of these pellets.

The Aspect of Natural Regeneration for Major Tree Species in the Natural Deciduous Forest (천연문엽수임내(天然聞葉樹林內) 주요(主要) 구성(構成) 수종(樹種)의 천연경신(天然更新) 양상(樣相))

  • Kim, Ji Hong;Yang, Hee Moon;Jin, Guang Ze;Lee, Won Sup;Kang, Sung Kee
    • Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.1-17
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    • 2001
  • Forming a part of "Cooperative Practical Study for the Modernization of the Management of National Forest", this study was conducted to provide overall ecological information for the natural regeneration of major tree species on the basis of community structural attributes in the deciduous forest ecosystem. Followings are summarized characteristics of the natural regeneration for the selected tree species. Betula costata : Although large number of seeds are dispersed by wind, they require mineral soils to germinate. Thick litter layer could be an obstacle to germinate. After germination, the seedling requires large amount of light for successful establishment. Acer mono : Characterized by high shade tolerance and weak drought resistance, the seedling should be overcasted with more than 50% of canopy coverage. High stand density should be maintained to produce good quality of timber. The potential of coppice may be high. Ulmus laciniata : Since this species needs high rate of troll moisture and light, around 60% of canopy coverage should be maintained to retain moisture and incoming light. The competition with other vegetation should be removed for the favor of successful seedling establishment. Fraxinus mandshurica : This species requires moist mineral soils to germinate. After germination, the seedling needs large amount of light and moisture for successful establishment. Site preparation should be applied to reduce competition with weedy vegetation. Fraxinus rhynchophylla : Interval of large seed crops may be highly varied. Thick litter layer could be an obstacle to germinate. Site preparation should be applied to reduce competition with weedy vegetation so as to achieve successful seedling establishment. Quercus mongolica : Including the difficulty of seed supply by the consumption, thick litter layer and mountain bamboo cover could be the obstacle to germinate. More than 50% of relative light intensity is necessary to achieve successful seedling establishment. Kalopanax pictus : Thick litter layer could be an obstacle to germinate. The seedling needs large amount of light and moisture for successful establishment. Abies holophylla : In spite of high shade tolerance, the growth rate in sapling stage may be extremely slow. Cornus controversa : Seeds (drups) are consumed and dispersed by animals, tending to be not sufficient in seed supply. This species requires large amount of light for successful germination and seedling establishment. Tilia amurensis : The difficulty of seed supply might be expected with low seed purity and double dormancy. Since thick litter layer could be an obstacle to germinate, the species requires moist mineral soils for successful germination. The potential of coppice may be extremely high.

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Physicochemical characteristics of onion with cold tolerance cultivated in Kangwon (강내한성 강원양파의 이화학적 특성)

  • Shin, Gi-Hae;Ko, Ah-Young;Kim, Dan-Bi;Lee, Young-Jun;Lee, Ok-Hwan
    • Food Science and Preservation
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    • v.20 no.6
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    • pp.894-898
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    • 2013
  • This study was performed to provide the basic data for the prediction of the usefulness of onion with cold tolerance cultivated in Kangwon. The physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of freeze-dried and hot-air-dried (40 and $60^{\circ}C$) onions were investigated. The moisture content of the raw onion was 90.55%. The crude protein and crude fat contents of the freeze-dried onions were slightly higher than those of the hot-air-dried onions ($40^{\circ}C$ and $60^{\circ}C$). As for the color values, the freeze-dried onion powder was highest in lightness (77.19), and the $60^{\circ}C$ hot air-dried onion was highest in redness (6.09) and yellowness (24.60). Moreover, the color difference (${\Delta}E$) between the freeze-dried and hot-air-dried ($40^{\circ}C$ and $60^{\circ}C$) onion powders was significant. The brown index was lower in the freeze-dried onion than in both hot-air-dried onions. The total phenol content and the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH) scavenging activity of both hot-air-dried onions were higher than those of the freeze-dried onion. These results indicate that the freeze-drying methods protected the physicochemical properties of the onion powder, whereas the hot-air-drying method enhanced the antioxidant activity and the total phenol content of the onion powder.

Effects of Forest Fire on the Forest Vegetation and Soil (II) (황폐산지(荒廢山地)에서의 산불이 삼림식생(森林植生) 및 토양(土壤)에 미치는 영향(影響)에 관한 연구(研究)(II))

  • Woo, Bo Myeong;Kwon, Tae Ho;Ma, Ho Seop;Lee, Heon Ho;Lee, Jong Hak
    • Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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    • v.68 no.1
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    • pp.37-45
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    • 1985
  • The second year's results of surface fire effects on forest vegetation and soil properties and fire tolerance of various tree species were investigated in Mt. Gwanak, Kyunggi-do, successively after the study of the first year's effect in the same place. Soil moisture contents, organic matters, and most of soil nutrients including exchangeable bases had increased just after fire and went down to become somewhat constant. Available phosphorous at fired area decreased until it became similar to that at unfired area, while pH of subsoil was continuously increasing from just after fire till after 1 year. For Lespedeza and Weigela species, fire tolerance of tree crown was the lowest but reproductive capacity was the highest. And both of them were high for Rhododendron species. More exact classification into Increasers, Decreasers, Invaders and Neutral species was possible in the second year's study. According to comparison of similarities, it was found that the vegetational structure at fired area is slowly restoring to original state as time goes.

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A Study on Freezing Possibility of Jeung-Pyun Batter (증편 반죽의 냉동 가능성에 관한 연구)

  • 최원석;노정옥;우경자
    • Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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    • v.13 no.6
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    • pp.593-600
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    • 2003
  • This study was carried out in order to investigate the possibility of frozen rice batter for the manufacturing of Jeung-pyun. Despite of its unique taste and texture, Jeung-pyun is not consumed much because it needs long time to make. The physicochemical, sensory, rheological and surface characteristics of Jeung-pyun were analyzed to develop the easy manufacture method. The storage condition of rice batter was used at -2$0^{\circ}C$ up to 4 weeks. Statistical data analysis was completed using a SAS program. The results are summarized as follow: The pH brix% and sugar content of all samples which added low-temperature tolerance raw yeast or regular raw yeast decreased during the fermentation. Kind of yeast did not influence on the moisture content of the Jeung-pyun batter. Specific volume and carbon dioxide evolution of Jeung-pyun batter were highest when the rice batter was frozen for 1 week regardless of the kind of yeast. Overall quality of frozen batter of Jeung-pyim at -2$0^{\circ}C$ for 4 weeks had the highest score among different samples. As the test results of mechanical characteristics, cohesiveness, gumminess, brittleness, hardness and springiness did not show any significant differences statistically. The result clearly suggests that freezing the rice batter is a possibile way to manufacture Jeung-pyun.

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Selection of Pollution-tolerant Plants and Restoration Planning to Recover the Forest Ecosystem Degraded by Air Pollution in the Industrial Complex

  • Lee, Chang-Seok;Moon, Jeong-Suk;Hwangbo, Jun-Kwon;You, Young-Han
    • Animal cells and systems
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.59-64
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    • 2002
  • To restore the forest ecosystem severely damaged by air pollution around industrial complexes, plants tolerant to the polluted environment were selected by transplant and pot culture experiments. A restoration plan by arranging those tolerant species was prepared based on the ecological diagnostic results on an area that requires restoration. Transplant experiment in Ulsan and Yeocheon areas, the representative industrial complexes in Korea, selected eight tolerant species of Quercus aliena, Q. acutissima, Q. dentata, Q. mongolica, Q. serrata, Ligustrum japonicum, Styrax japonica, and Poncirus trifoliata. Cultivation in the polluted soil transported from the Ulsan and Yeocheon industrial complexes chose five tolerant plants of Q. aliena, Q. acutissima, Q. serrata, Styrax japonica, and Alnus firma. A plan to restore the forest ecosystem of Mt. Dotjil, which experienced the severest ecosystem degradation in the Ulsan industrial complex, was prepared by applying those tolerant species along with treatment for soil amelioration. Arrangement of the tolerant species was designed by considering their ecological characteristics including distribution range on topography and shade tolerance. Soil amelioration was focused on the improvement of fertility and moisture conditions.