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Natural Wall Systems-Esthetic View Element in a Downtown Facilities (기술사 마당 - 기술자료 - 도시시설물에서 미적(美的) 경관요소를 고려한 자연석 옹벽)

  • Cho, Kyoo-Yung;Roh, Keum-Too;Seo, Beom-Seok
    • Journal of the Korean Professional Engineers Association
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    • v.42 no.4
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    • pp.55-61
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    • 2009
  • Retaining wall is a structure to stabilize the land slope as vertical retaining wall have constructed to make efficiency use of downtown area. Recently to commune with nature and refine a apartment and structure, natural friendly relations for retaining walls are tried to construct. The surface of the concrete walls are weave in various figures and colours, and in some places plant a shrub. Laying a landscape stone which have disclose a plane nature one means keeping up the natural slope, constructively safely set a anchor in front side and rear side wall between the natural stone, plant shrub or ground coverings to give shape into a rock. Natural stone is exposed of surface and planting the gardening, to be a type of natural friendly relations however that will be recycled. The size of blasted nature stone which is irregular become more natural type of one.

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Dynamic soil-structure interaction studies on 275m tall industrial chimney with openings

  • Jayalekshmi, B.R.;Thomas, Ansu;Shivashankar, R.
    • Earthquakes and Structures
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.233-250
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    • 2014
  • In this paper, a three dimensional soil-structure interaction (SSI) is numerically simulated using finite element method in order to analyse the foundation moments in annular raft of tall slender chimney structures incorporating the effect of openings in the structure and the effect of soil flexibility, when the structure-soil system is subjected to El Centro (1940) ground motion in time domain. The transient dynamic analysis is carried out using LS-DYNA software. The linear ground response analysis program ProShake has been adopted for obtaining the ground level excitation for different soil conditions, given the rock level excitation. The radial and tangential bending moments of annular raft foundation obtained from this SSI analysis have been compared with those obtained from conventional method according to the Indian standard code of practice, IS 11089:1984. It is observed that tangential and radial moments increase with the increase in flexibility of soil. The analysis results show that the natural frequency of chimney decreases with increase in supporting soil flexibility. Structural responses increase when the openings in the structure are also considered. The purpose of this paper is to propose the need for an accurate evaluation of the soilstructure interaction forces which govern the structural response.

Effects of Natural Plant Materials on Color and Lipid Oxidation of Ground Pork (식물 소재 첨가가 분쇄 돈육의 육색 및 지방 산화에 미치는 영향)

  • Choi, Min-Hee;Chung, Hai-Jung
    • Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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    • v.18 no.6
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    • pp.959-964
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    • 2008
  • The principal objective of this study was to assess the effects of the addition of natural plant materials on the color and lipid oxidation of ground pork. Ground pork was blended with 0.3% (w/w) of cactus, fennel seed, orange peel, and rosemary, respectively, and stored for 8 days at $2^{\circ}C$. The pH, meat color, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) values, and metmyoglobin (MetMb) contents were measured. A gradual increase in pH was noted with increases in the storage time. The Hunter a (redness) value decreased until 6 days of storage, and evidenced no noticeable changes there after, and the cactus evidenced significantly higher a values than other groups over time (p<0.05). The TBARS formation was effectively inhibited by the addition of rosemary for 6 days of storage, reflective of strong antioxidative activity (p<0.05). The antioxidative activity on the lipid oxidation of cooked pork patties was noted in the following order: rosemary, fennel seed, cactus, and orange peel. The MetMb contents increased according to storage period, and no significant differences were noted among the meat patties.

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A Biomechanical Analysis of 540o Dwihuryeochagi of Taekwondo (태권도 540도 뒤후려차기 동작의 운동역학적 분석)

  • Kang, Dong-Kwon;Kang, Suh-Jung;Yu, Yeon-Joo
    • Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.19-24
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    • 2013
  • The aim of the study was a quantitative analysis of elite athlete's $540^{\circ}$ Dwihuryeochagi and effects of ground movements to the jumping height and kicking velocity. Eleven elite players(Taekwondo demonstration team) participated in this study. In order to get the kinetic and kinematic variables, ten Vicon cameras and a force plate were used. Foot segment velocity(FSV), vertical ground reaction force(GRF), impulse, ground time(GT) in phase 1, trunk angular velocity(TAV), vertical center of gravity(COG), flight time(FT) in phase 2 and kicking leg segment velocity(KSV) in phase 3 were measured and analyzed. Results indicated that there were similar patterns of variables among phases between subjects. Non-significant correlation(r=.145) between flight time(FT) and impulse was found. Also non-significant correlation(r=.119) between center of gravity(COG) and impulse was found. In conclusions, there were similar strategies in phase 1, phase 2, and phase 3 between subjects.

Earthquake Simulation Tests of a 1 :5 Scale 3-Story Masonry-Infilled Reinforced Concrete Frame

  • Lee, Han-Seon;Woo, Sung-Woo;Heo, Yun-Sup
    • KCI Concrete Journal
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.153-164
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    • 1999
  • The objective of this research is to observe the actual response of a low-rise nonseismic moment-resisting masonry-infilled reinforced concrete frame subjected to varied levels of earthquake ground motions. The reduction scale for the model was determined as 1 : 5 considering the capacity of the shaking table to be used. This model was, then, subjected to the shaking table motions simulating Taft N2IE component earthquake ground motion, whose peak ground acceleration(PGA) was modified to 0.12g, 0.2g, 0.3g, and 0.4g. The g1oba1 behavior and failure mode were observed. The lateral accelerations and displacements at each story and local deformations at the critical portions of the structure were measured. Before and after each earthquake simulation test, free vibration tests and white noise tests were performed to find the changes in the natural period of the model. When the results of the masonry-infilled frame are compared with those of the bare frame, it can be recognized that masonry infills contribute to the large increase in the stiffness and strength of the g1oba1 structure whereas it also accompanies the increase of earthquake inertia forces. However, it is judged that masonry infills may be beneficial to the performance of the structure since the rate of increase in strength appears to be greater than that of the induced earthquake inertia forces.

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Comparison of Play Ability of Soccer Fields with Natural Turfgrass, Artificial Turf and Bare Ground (천연잔디, 인조잔디 및 맨땅 축구장에서 축구 경기력 비교)

  • Lee, Jae-Pil;Park, Hyun-Chul;Kim, Doo-Hwan
    • Asian Journal of Turfgrass Science
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.203-211
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    • 2006
  • This study was initiated to investigate the difference of playing ability among soccer fields established with natural turfgrass, artificial turf and bare ground. The soccer fields with natural turfgrasses were established with cool-season grass(Kentucky bluegrass 80%+Perennial ryegrass 20%) and zoysiagrass. The artificial turf field was constructed with Konigreen $DV5000^{TM}$. Bare ground was sandy soil. Data such as ball rolling distance and vertical ball rebound were collected at the Sports Science Town of Konkuk University from 2005 to 2006. A ball in the study was Hummel Air Vision #1, certified by KFA(Korea Football Association) in ball pressure of 1.01b. Ball rolling distance was the longest on bare ground(13.6m), followed by artificial grass(11.4m), cool-season grass(7.8m) and zoysiagrass(4.7m). It decreased with lower frequency in use, stronger rigidity and higher density of turfgrass. Vertical ball rebound was the highest on bare ground(1.0m), followed by artificial grass(0.9m), cool-season grass(0.6m) and zoysiagrass(0.4m). It was lower under conditions of low use frequency, strong rigidity, and high density. Both ball rolling distance and vertical ball rebound were not greatly affected by cool-season grass maintained with high intensity of culture by years after establishment. However, zoysiagrass field under low intensity of culture showed longer in ball rolling distance and higher in vertical ball rebound with time after establishment.

Seismic Fragility Analysis of Single-Degree-of-Freedom Model Based on Input Earthquake Ground Motions in Strong and Low-to-Moderate Seismic Regions (강진 및 중·약진 지역의 입력 지진파에 따른 단자유도 모델의 지진취약도 분석)

  • Sangki Park;Jeong-Rae Cho;Chang-Beck Cho;Dong-Chan Kim;Jinhyuk Lee
    • Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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    • v.36 no.6
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    • pp.371-380
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    • 2023
  • To calculate seismic fragility, it is important to select input earthquake ground motions that can properly express the characteristics of the target site. This study analyzed the seismic fragility of a single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) model based on input earthquake ground motions in strong and low-to-moderate seismic regions. As a first step, a total of four sets of input earthquake ground motions were selected,: two sets measured near or far from overseas strong earthquake records and two sets exhibiting the characteristics of low-to-moderate earthquake regions in South Korea. A nonlinear SDOF model for three natural periods was applied to the target structure, and incremental dynamic analysis was used for fragility analysis. In addition, four damage states were defined, and seismic fragility results for each natural period of the nonlinear SDOF model for the four aforementioned input earthquake ground motion sets were obtained for each damage state.

A Note on Under ground water (지하수에 대한 소고)

  • 최귀열
    • Magazine of the Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.1055-1063
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    • 1966
  • Ground water hydrology may be defined as the science of the occnrrence, distribution, and movement of water below the surface of the earth. Geohydrology has an identical connotation, and hydrogeology differs only by its greater emphasis on geology. Ground water referred to with out further specification is commonly understood to mean water occupying all the voids with in a geologic stratum. This saturated zone is tobe distinguished from an unsaturated, or aeration zone where voids are filled \yith water and air. Water contained in saturate:! zones is important for engineering works, geologic studies, and water supply developements Conseqently, the occurrence of water in these zones will be emphasized here. Un-saturated zones are usualiy found above saturated zones and extending upward to the ground surface. Because this water includes soil moisture with in the root zone, it is a major concern of agricultlre, botmy and soil science. No rigid demarcation of waters, between the two zones is possible, for they possess an iriterdependent boundary and water can move from zone to zone in either science, including eology, hydrology, meteorology, and oceanography are concerned with earths water, but ground water hydrology may be regarded as a specialized science combining elements of geology, hydrology, and fluid mechanics. Geology governs the occurrence and distribution of ground water, hydrology determines the supply of water to the ground, and fluid mechanics explains its movement. To provide maximum development of grofnd water resources. for benefical use requires thinking in terms of an entire ground water basin. In order to inorease the natural supply of ground water, man has attempted to artifially recharge ground water basins. Coastal aquifers come in contact with the ocean at seawater of the coastline. Fresh ground water is discharged in to the ocean. the seaward flow of ground water has been decreased or even reversed, Sea water penettating in land in aquifer.

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The Variation of Engineering Characteristics of Soft Ground with Construction Step of Vertical Drains (연직배수공법 시공단계별 연약지반의 공학적 특성변화 분석)

  • 정하익;정길수;이용수;진규남;이재식
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2000.03b
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    • pp.655-662
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    • 2000
  • This study concerns with the variation of engineering characteristics of soft ground under embankment treated vertical drains. The derived engineering characteristics can be used in the prediction of increased strength of soft ground treated with vertical drains. The variations of physical properties such as liquid limit, natural water content, void ratio, and dry unit weight, and mechanical properties such as strength, preconsolidation ratio, compressibility are analysed and suggested. The co-relation of physical properties and mechanical properties with installation of vertical drains in soft ground are derived in this study.

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Micro-Structure Change Characteristics of Clay Suffered Freeze and Thaw Hysteresis (동결·융해 이력을 받은 점성토의 미시적 구조 변화 특성)

  • Kodaka, Takeshi;Yeon, Kyu-Seok;Kim, Yong-Seong
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.52 no.3
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    • pp.89-95
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    • 2010
  • There is the freezing method as one of the ground improvement methods for excavating an underground tunnel, and due to its improved reliability, recently construction cases of applying this method into sandy soil grounds as well as cohesive soil grounds of cities have been reported. But, applying the freezing method into cohesive soil grounds could bring concerns of the expansion of the whole ground and the settlements from thawing of ground. In this study, the deformation strength characteristics of cohesive soil which received freezing and thawing hysteresis were examined using the sample collected from the site of cohesive soil ground applied with the freezing method and its structural characteristics were analyzed using an electronic microscope. And, the test with cohesive soil reconstituted from cohesive soil which received freezing and thawing hysteresis was carried out and its result was analyzed comparatively. The result of this test showed that the structure of natural clay was significantly changed due to freezing and thawing hysteresis.