• Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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• v.9 no.5
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• pp.50-59
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• 2006

This study was initiated to investigate soil chemical properties under different soil systems. Data such as soil acidity(pH), electrical conductivity(EC), organic matter content(OMC), and cation exchange capacity(CEC) were analyzed with samples from multi-layer, USGA, and mono-layer systems. N, P, K and micronutrients were also measured. Multi-layer system was built up to 60-cm depth with rootzone layer, intermediate layer and two drainage layers. USGA system 45 centimeters deep was constructed with rootzone layer, intermediate layer and drainage layer. Mono-layer system, however, was made only with a 30-cm rootzone layer. Differences were observed in soil pH, EC, OMC, CEC and micronutrients. Soil pH was acceptable for turfgrass growth a year after establishment, being 5.5 to 6.5 in the study. Differences were greatly observed for EC among soil systems. Values of EC for multi-layer, USGA, and mono-layer systems were 39.79, 31.26 and 103.54 uS/em, respectively. The increase rate was approximately 4 to 8 times greater with mono-layer system than those with other two systems. Therefore, it was necessary to avoid micronutrient deficiency such as Fe, Mn etc. through an effective management program in mono-layer system because of its faster potential feasibility of salt accumulation. The greatest OMC was associated with USGA system, being 0.97% which was 11% over that of the other systems. Slight differences were observed for CEC among them. Mono-layer system produced 1.45 me/100g, 10.3% and 8.9% lower in CEC than those of multi-layer and USGA system, respectively. Micronutrients such as Fe, Zn, and Mn etc. were below the level required for turf growth, regardless of soil systems. It was considered that one year after turf establishment was not enough to build up micronutrients in sand-based soil systems to the normal level for a turf growth. These results demonstrate that intensive management program including grow-in concept fertilization should be integrated into sand-based soil systems, even after a year in establishment. Regular nutrient monitoring by soil analyses is a strong necessity to decide the kinds and amount of fertilizer. Also, strategic management program must be selectively employed according to sports turf soil systems.

• Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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• 2008.10a
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• pp.1427-1439
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• 2008

The quality of track-bed fills of railways has been controlled by field measurements of density (${\gamma}_d$) and the results of plate-load tests. The control measures are compatible with the design procedures whose design parameter is $k_{30}$ for both ordinary-speed railways and high-speed railways. However, one of fatal flaws of the design procedures is that there are no simple laboratory measurement procedures for the design parameters ($k_{30}$ or, $E_{v2}$ and $E_{v2}/E_{v1}$) in design stage. A new quality control procedure, in parallel with the advent of the new design procedure, is being proposed. This procedure is based upon P-wave velocity involving consistently the evaluation of design parameters in design stage and the field measurements during construction. The key concept of the procedure is that the target value for field compaction control is the P-wave velocity determined at OMC using modified compaction test, and direct-arrival method is used for the field measurements during construction. The procedure was verified at a test site and the p-wave velocity turned out to be an excellent control measure. The specifications for the control also include field compaction water content of $OMC{\pm}2%$ as well as the p-wave velocity.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• v.52 no.1
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• pp.11-18
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• 2022

Purpose: This study aimed to assess incidental abnormal findings in the paranasal sinuses and anatomical variations of the ostiomeatal complex (OMC) on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Materials and Methods: MRI scans of 616 patients (mean age, 44.0±19.4 years) were evaluated. Prior to obtaining the MRI scans, a checklist of patients' clinical symptoms was filled out after obtaining their consent. The Lund-Mackay classification was used to assess the paranasal sinuses and OMC. The prevalence of abnormal findings and their associations with patients' age, sex, and subjective symptoms were analyzed by the chi-square test, independent-sample t-test, and analysis of variance. The level of significance was set at 0.05. Results: Abnormal findings in the paranasal sinuses were detected in 32.0% of patients, with a significantly higher prevalence in males (P<0.05), but no significant association with age (P>0.05). Epithelial thickening and retention cyst were the most common abnormal findings in the paranasal sinuses. According to the Lund-Mackay classification, 93% of the study population had normal sinuses (score<4). Concha bullosa and paradoxical concha were detected in 15.3% and 3.4%, respectively, with no significant association with the presence of septal deviation or Lund-Mackay classification (P>0.05). Conclusion: Considering the relatively high prevalence of abnormal findings in the paranasal sinuses, it appears that clinical symptoms alone are not sufficient to diagnose sinusitis. A more accurate strategy would be to assess radiographic images of the paranasal sinuses and use a classification system. Sinusitis should be suspected in patients receiving a high score in this classification.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.679-691
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• 1985

Ninety patients underwent mitral valvular heart surgery associated with or without aortic valve surgery and subjected to a clinical study in relation to their control of postoperative atrial fibrillation. There were 26 males and 64 females ranged in age from 16 to 56 years with a mean of 35.2 years. Systemic arterial embolizations were observed in 11 patients [12.2%]. Four patients of them were in normal sinus rhythm and 7 in atrial fibrillation. Out of these, left atrial thrombi were found only in 2 at the operation. Intraoperatively confirmed left atrial thrombi were in 16 patients [17.7%] of all 90 patients: Eleven patients occurred at the age of more than 40 years, 14 were in atrial fibrillation and 2 only had previous episodes of systemic arterial embolization. Sixty three patients underwent isolated mitral valve surgery [OMC 28, MVR 35] and 27 patients associated with aortic valve surgery along with mitral valve [OMC+AVR 13, MVR+AVR 14]. Preoperatively, 44 patients [48.9%] were in normal sinus rhythm. Of them, 35 patients [79.5%] revealed normal sinus rhythm thoroughly after operation without any aid of digitalis or quinidine and 5 patients [11.4%] restored normal sinus rhythm with digitalization alone. Other 3 patients converted to normal sinus rhythm with the addition of quinidine, however, in 1 patient who was resistant to quinidine therapy, electrocardioversion was carried out on the postoperative third week showing normal sinus rhythm. Thus, the most atrial fibrillations that occurred for the first time in the postoperative period, were able to reverted to normal sinus rhythm responding well to antiarrhythmic therapy. Preoperatively, 46 patients [51.1%] were in atrial fibrillation. Of them, only 5 patients returned to sinus rhythm after operation without any aid of digitalis or quinidine and other 5 restored normal sinus rhythm with digitalization: namely 2 restored within early postoperative period and 3 after more than 3 months. Eight patients well responded to quinidine therapy showing normal Sinus rhythm. So far, 25 patients have remained in persistent atrial fibrillation on 6 to 36 months follow-up. In view of these, 17 patients [68%] were over 40 years of age, 22[80%] had long duration of symptom over 5 years and 10[40%] have had atrial thrombi before operation. Left atrial dimension were still more than 40mm in 21 patients on follow up M-mode echocardiogram. One month after operation, 87 hospital survivors were improved by at least one functional NYHA class. There were 3 operative deaths [3.3%, bleeding 1, LCOS 2] and 4 late deaths [LCOS 1, valve thrombosis 1, late bleeding 1, fulminant hepatitis 1] during follow-up period. According to our limited experience, we may conclude that better results will be expected with the addition of quinidine therapy judiciously in the cases of postoperative persistent atrial fibrillation who were aged or had longer history of symptom and left atrial thrombi.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 1993.10a
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• pp.417-422
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• 1993

In order to minimize turnaround of machining in FMS lines, CAD/CAM/CAT integrated system called MascCAM was developed. Developing enhanced CAM and inspection modules in the MascCAM environment, 2D came, 2 $^{1}$2/ D prismatic parts and 3D free-formed surfaces were able to be automatically designed, manufactured and inspected on the machine tools by using AutoCAM and Z-map. Introducing Z-map technique, the MascCAM was able to be interfaceed with and CAD system. Developed QPPGT module generates a quick and fool-proof inspection work to users. A vertical and a horizontal machining center equipped with FANUC OMC were used for experiments. Performance of the system was confirmed by a large amount of experiments.

• Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.70-83
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• 1996

자외선 차단제는 화장품 원료 중 주요 자극원의 하나이다. 그러나 자오선 차단제를 고분자로 만들 경우 피부에 도포 되었을 때 경피흡수가 불가능 하여 피부 자극 문제를 해결할 수 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 PVBC와 alkylhydroxycinnamate를 반응시켜 고분자 자외선 차단제를 합성하였다, PVBC는 benzylic chloride를 가지고 있는 고분자로서 이 작용기는 친핵성 치환반응이 용이하므로 side chain modification이 가능하다. PVBC와 alkyl hydroxycinnamate의 반응에서 반응성은 alkyl hydroxycinnamate의 크기와 반응에 첨가된 촉매의 종류에 영향을 받는다. 효율이 낮은 촉매를 사용할 경우에는 alkyl hydroxycinnamate의 크기가 작을수록 반응수율이 높았으며, 높은 효율을 갖는 촉매를 사용할 경우에는 alkyl hydroxycinnamate의 종류에 관계없이 반응수율은 100%였다. 실험에 사용한 PVBC는 평균 분자량이 55,000이었으며, 고분자의 구조와 분자량은 NMR과 GPC로 확인하였다. 고분자 자외선 차단제의 자외선 흡수 능력은 OMC에 비해 65 - 94% 였으며, caprylic/capric triglyceride에 좋은 용해도를 보여주었다.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.43 no.2
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• pp.52.1-52.1
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• 2018

Orion Molecular Clouds Complex(OMC) 분자운에는 별 생성은 없으면서 은하면 방향으로 누워있는 큰 규모($10^{\circ}{\times}0.5^{\circ}$)의 필라멘트 구조가 있다. 본 연구는 북쪽 필라멘트(이하 NF)를 대상으로 12CO (J = 1-0) 선 관측 데이터를 이용하여 필라멘트의 운동학적 연구를 수행함으로서 은하면과의 상관관계를 알아보고자 하였다. 관측은 공간분해능은 2 arcmin인 SRAO(Seoul Radio Astronomy Observatory)의 6m 밀리미터 망원경이 사용되었고 큰 규모로 인해 은하면으로부터 먼 순서로 NF1, NF2, NF3 세 곳으로 관측 지역이 정해졌다. 연구결과 필라멘트는 매우 낮은 수준의 12CO (J = 2-1)과 티끌 분포에서 자기장을 따라 은하면 방향으로 연계되어 보였다. 밀도 분포에서는 SRAO 12CO (J = 1-0) 적분강도와 Planck 위성의 12CO (J = 2-1)과 티끌 자료를 이용했을 때, 12CO와 성간 티끌은 주로 은하면에 수직인 방향에서 밀도가 높았다. 속도 분포와 위치 속도 분석을 통해 NF는 단일 구조의 분자운 형태이고 NF2 하단에서는 회전 운동의 가능성이 확인되었다. NF3는 자기장에 의해 생성된 나선형 회전을 하고 있으며, NF2와 NF3를 따라 은하면을 향하여 12CO (J = 1-0)를 비롯한 물질이 흐르고 있음도 확인되었다. 하지만 은하면을 향하여 물질이 흐르는 원인을 제공하는 천체가 무엇인지와 NF1과 NF2 상단의 회전 운동은 확인 할 수 없었으며 이들 지역에 대한 상세한 관측이 요구된다.

• Geotechnical Engineering
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• v.10 no.4
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• pp.5-16
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• 1994

This paper is concerned with the engineering characteristics weathered mudstone soil in Pohang area. The crushability of weathered Boil can be described in terms of the ratio of surface area(Sw'/Sw). In this study, the characteristics of weathered mudstone soil was investigated by performing teat such as compaction. CBR, permeability, and grain size according to compaction energy. The results are found as follows : (1) In generally, the specific gravity of weathered mudstone soil is very small and optimum moisture content (OMC) is large and maximum dry density is small (2) The CBR value increases as the compaction energy increases, but this value decreses from D -2 compaction(26kg.cm/cm3). the swelling ratio increases the npaction energy to 20.6kg.cm/cm" and decreases in all compaction energy from 20.6kg.cm/cm3 (3) As the compaction energy is small, the change of permeability due to water content is large and the difference between minimum coefficient of permeability and coefficient of permeability at OMC is large, but the difference is small as the compaction energy increases (4) The decrease of permeability due to the decrease of void ratio and the increase of ratio of surface area is caused by the crush of particle due to the increase in compaction energy. Especially, the compaction energy is smaller, the change of the ratio of surface area to the coefficient of permeability is larger.rger.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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• v.5 no.6
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• pp.37-42
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• 2002

This study has been performed to investigate the physical and mechanical characteristics of compaction, volume change and compressive strength for reinforced soil mixed with polypropylene fiber, and to confirm the reinforcing effects with admixture such as polypropylene fiber. To this end, a series of compaction test and compression test was conducted for clayey soil(CL) and polypropylene fiber reinforced soil. In order to determine proper moisture contents and mixing ratio, pilot test was carried out for natural soil and PFRS(polypropylene fiber reinforced soil). And the mixing ratio of mono-filament fiber and fibrillated polypropylene fiber admixture was 0.1%, 0.3%, 0.5% and 1.0% by the weight of dry soil. From the experimental results, it was found that the optimum moisture contents(OMC) increased with the mixing ratio of fiber, but the maximum dry unit weight and the volume change was decreased with the mixing ratio. It means that the improvement of the workability and the reduction of the weight of embankment was done by the addition of the polypropylene fiber. And, from the compression test results, it was found that the addition of the polypropylene fiber remarkably improved the compressive strength of PFRS. And it was observed in the viewpoint of strength that the fibrillated polypropylene fiber reinforced soil was more effective than the mono-filament polypropylene fiber reinforced soil.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• v.33 no.2
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• pp.183-194
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• 2023

This study presents the prediction of the California bearing ratio (CBR) of coarse- and fine-grained soils using artificial intelligence technology. The group method of data handling (GMDH) algorithm, an artificial neural network-based model, was used in the prediction of the CBR values. In the design of the prediction models, various combinations of independent input variables for both coarse- and fine-grained soils have been used. The results obtained from the designed GMDH-type neural networks (GMDH-type NN) were compared with other regression models, such as linear, support vector, and multilayer perception regression methods. The performance of models was evaluated with a regression coefficient (R²), root-mean-square error (RMSE), and mean absolute error (MAE). The results showed that GMDH-type NN algorithm had higher performance than other regression methods in the prediction of CBR value for coarse- and fine-grained soils. The GMDH model had an R² of 0.938, RMSE of 1.87, and MAE of 1.48 for the input variables {G, S, and MDD} in coarse-grained soils. For fine-grained soils, it had an R² of 0.829, RMSE of 3.02, and MAE of 2.40, when using the input variables {LL, PI, MDD, and OMC}. The performance evaluations revealed that the GMDH-type NN models were effective in predicting CBR values of both coarse- and fine-grained soils.