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A Study on the Vibration Reduction by the Position of Borehole using Experimental Waveform and Finite Element Analysis (실측파형과 유한요소해석을 통한 방진구의 위치별 진동 저감 연구)

  • Song, Jeong-Un;Kim, Seung-Kon;Park, Hoon;Hong, Woong-Ki
    • Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.381-387
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    • 2013
  • In order to improve the environmental vibration, it is necessary to method for not only reduce the vibration source, but also control the vibration path. In this study, we used borebole for estimate the vibration reduction. And also, we analyzed displacement and vibration velocity caused by the position of borehole as well as the condition of borehole in ground structure. Visual FEA(Finite Element Analysis) program was used in this numerical analysis. The results are as follows : The displacement magnitude and X, Y direction displacement were represented to different results due to the condition and position of borehole, and were represented to the lowest values when the position of borehole is the most close condition from the vibration source. And also, the vibration velocity was decreased as using borebole in ground structure. The isolation efficiency of the vibration was calculated to maximum 18.40% when borehole was established to the most close position from the vibration source and the receive point.

The Effect of Vestibular-Proprioceptive Based Sensory Integration Intervention on Spatial Relations and Visual-Motor Coordination in Children with Developmental Disabilities (전정감각, 고유감각 중심의 감각통합중재가 발달장애 아동의 공간 지각력과 시-운동 협응력에 미치는 영향)

  • Kang, Set-Byul;Kim, Su-Kyoung
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Sensory Integration
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.24-34
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    • 2023
  • Objective : This study sought to investigate the effects of a sensory integration intervention focusing on vestibular and proprioceptive on the spatial relations and visual-motor coordination of children with developmental disorders. Methods : Three children with developmental disabilities aged 5 to 6 years were the subjects of this study, and the ABA' design, which is one of the single subject research designs. A total of 18 sessions were conducted over a six-week period-that is, three 30-minute sessions per week. During the three baseline sessions, the children's spatial relations and visual-motor coordination were evaluated prior to the intervention. During the 12 sessions conducted in the intervention period, a vestibular and proprioception sensory integration intervention was performed, while in the final three sessions, the children's spatial relations and visual-motor coordination were again evaluated (without any further intervention Children were measured and evaluated every session after intervention using a computer cognitive rehabilitation program (CoTras-C). Moreover, the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children and the Korean-Development Test of Visual Perception-2 were used as evaluation tools to verify the effectiveness of the intervention. Results : There were significant differences in the spatial relations and visual-motor coordination scores of the children with developmental disorders before and after the vestibular and proprioceptive sensory integration intervention. More specifically, after the intervention, all three children showed statistically significant improvements. Conclusion : The applied vestibular and proprioceptive sensory integration therapy had a significant impact on the spatial relations and visual-motor coordination of the three children with developmental disorders.

Delamination and concrete quality assessment of concrete bridge decks using a fully autonomous RABIT platform

  • Gucunski, Nenad;Kee, Seong-Hoon;La, Hung;Basily, Basily;Maher, Ali
    • Structural Monitoring and Maintenance
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.19-34
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    • 2015
  • One of the main causes of a limited use of nondestructive evaluation (NDE) technologies in bridge deck assessment is the speed of data collection and analysis. The paper describes development and implementation of the RABIT (Robotics Assisted Bridge Inspection Tool) for data collection using multiple NDE technologies. The system is designed to characterize three most common deterioration types in concrete bridge decks: rebar corrosion, delamination, and concrete degradation. It implements four NDE technologies: electrical resistivity (ER), impact echo (IE), ground-penetrating radar (GPR), and ultrasonic surface waves (USW) method. The technologies are used in a complementary way to enhance the interpretation. In addition, the system utilizes advanced vision to complement traditional visual inspection. Finally, the RABIT collects data at a significantly higher speed than it is done using traditional NDE equipment. The robotic system is complemented by an advanced data interpretation. The associated platform for the enhanced interpretation of condition assessment in concrete bridge decks utilizes data integration, fusion, and deterioration and defect visualization. This paper concentrates on the validation and field implementation of two NDE technologies. The first one is IE used in the delamination detection and characterization, while the second one is the USW method used in the assessment of concrete quality. The validation of performance of the two methods was conducted on a 9 m long and 3.6 m wide fabricated bridge structure with numerous artificial defects embedded in the deck.

Effect of Visual Scanning Program on the Visual Memory of Stroke Patients: Single Subject Research Design (시각탐색(visual scanning) 프로그램이 뇌졸중 환자의 시각기억에 미치는 영향: 단일 사례연구)

  • Hwang, Sun-Jung;Kim, Jung-Mi
    • The Journal of Korean society of community based occupational therapy
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.67-75
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    • 2013
  • Objective : The purpose of study was to visual scanning program on the effect of visual memory in stroke patients. Method : A single subject experimental research with ABA design was employed in this study. The experiment composed of 15 sessions in total: 5 sessions for baseline, 7 session for visual scanning program, and 3 sessions for the second baseline. Each session for intervention took 30 minutes daily. MVPT, CNT(visual span test, visual learning test) were used for assessment visual perception, visual memory. Result : After visual scanning program, changing faster processing time MVPT 5.5 seconds to 4.5 seconds. Also all itme raw score changes of CNT visual span test, visual learning test. Conclusion : Visual scanning program in stroke patients give a positive impact on the visual memory. To improve stroke patients' perception visual scanning program utilizing visual perception research as well as training programs for a variety of looks forward to being developed.

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Analysis of Frequency of Use of Different Scar Assessment Scales Based on the Scar Condition and Treatment Method

  • Bae, Seong Hwan;Bae, Yong Chan
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • v.41 no.2
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    • pp.111-115
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    • 2014
  • Analysis of scars in various conditions is essential, but no consensus had been reached on the scar assessment scale to select for a given condition. We reviewed papers to determine the scar assessment scale selected depending on the scar condition and treatment method. We searched PubMed for articles published since 2000 with the contents of the scar evaluation using a scar assessment scale with a Journal Citation Report impact factor >0.5. Among them, 96 articles that conducted a scar evaluation using a scar assessment scale were reviewed and analyzed. The scar assessment scales were identified and organized by various criteria. Among the types of scar assessment scales, the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) was found to be the most frequently used scale. As for the assessment of newly developed operative scars, the POSAS was most used. Meanwhile, for categories depending on the treatment methods for preexisting scars, the Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) was used in 6 studies following a laser treatment, the POSAS was used in 7 studies following surgical treatment, and the POSAS was used in 7 studies following a conservative treatment. Within the 12 categories of scar status, the VSS showed the highest frequency in 6 categories and the POSAS showed the highest frequency in the other 6 categories. According to our reviews, the POSAS and VSS are the most frequently used scar assessment scales. In the future, an optimal, universal scar scoring system is needed in order to better evaluate and treat pathologic scarring.

The Effects of Exercise for Lower Extremity Using Visual Information on Lower Extremity Muscle Activity, Balance and Gait in Stroke Patients (시각정보에 따른 하지운동이 만성 뇌졸중 환자의 하지근육의 근활성도, 균형, 보행에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Hyun-Joo;Lee, Je-Hyeok
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.25-32
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    • 2011
  • Background: This study was to examine the effect of applying leg exercise using visual informations on improving stroke patient's muscle power, balance and gait. Methods: The subjects of this study were hemiplegic patients by stroke, 30 patients were picked up, who were agreed with this research and were having hospital care for 8 weeks at RS, RB and HH medical centers. The study group was 15 and comparison group was 15, totally 30 patients were confirmed. leg exercise using visual informations was applied to study group, leg exercise without visual informations was applied to comparison group. These were proceeded for 8 weeks (5 days a week, 20 minutes a day), change of muscle power, balance and gait was checked to investigate the effect. Electromyography apparatus was used for checking muscle power, K-BBS (Korean version of Berg Balance Scale) and COP (center of pressure) were used for balance, then Functional Gait Assessment (FGA), timed up and go test (TUG) were used for checking the capacity of gait. Results: Vastus lateralis (p=.002), biceps femoris (p=.000), K-BBS (p=.000), COP (p=.007), FGA (p=.002), TUG (p=.009) are significant difference between the two groups. Conclusion: This study showed that visual informations impact change of muscle activity, balance and locomotor ability in stroke patients.

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A Study on the Analyze and Improvements for Rural Landscape Planning Guideline - Focused on Rural Landscape Planning Guideline in Western Australia - (국내 농촌 경관계획 가이드라인의 개선방향에 관한 연구 - West Australia의 경관계획 매뉴얼을 대상으로 -)

  • Shin, Jae-Sun;Kim, Sang-Bum
    • Journal of Korean Society of Rural Planning
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.57-65
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    • 2016
  • Landscape elements of historical and cultural value and elements that have negative impact on landscape due to reckless development teem in rural area. Due to this, local government has established a visual landscape plan. The purpose of this study is to analyze the process and content of domestic rural landscape planning process and to suggest improvements for it. For that, this study measure guideline of Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs against guideline of Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. To analyze the landscape planning guideline of australia which is similar to domestic rural landscape planning process, and to compare both guidelines. The results of this study are as follow. The stage of landscape resource survey and assessment progressed systematically, but it was not practical because for the lack of survey and assessment method. Therefore, it should be suggested for the survey and assessment technique. The rural landscape plan, established in master planning stage, do not necessarily reflect local government's landscape management on the ground of abstract technic of landscape management. For this sake, to develop evaluation method for development of landscape element seems necessary.

A Study on Environmental Impact Assessment and Improvement Measures Around Construction Waste Intermediate Processing Sites in Rural Areas (농촌지역의 건설폐기물 중간처리 사업장 주변 환경 영향 평가 및 개선방안 연구)

  • Jang, Kyong-Pil;Kim, Byung-Yun
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Rural Architecture
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.65-72
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    • 2024
  • In order to analyze the impact of fine dust generated from a construction waste intermediate processing site on the surrounding areas, diverse types of samples were collected from inside the site and surrounding areas. The impact analysis results of samples are as follows. (1) Compared to the air quality management standards by the Ministry of Environment, the concentration of fine dust within the site was 30 to 46% for PM10 and 14 to 42% for PM2.5, which was not much different from the general air quality level. (2) It was found that PM10 within the site may have a partial effect on the air quality, but when the blocking facilities in the site, wheel washing facilities at vehicle entry and exit route, and sprinkler during working were maintained, the impact on the nearby area was not high. (3) In the case of PM2.5, its concentration was influenced more by the exhaust fumes from work vehicles than fine dust generated during construction waste processing. Since the PM2.5 concentrations in the site and surrounding area were not much different from the general air quality, there was little correlation with the work impact of construction waste intermediate processing sites. (4) Pb, an indicator of heavy metal components, was within 50ng/m3 in all three sites, which was 10% of the domestic management standard and equivalent to the general air quality level. The complaints from residents in nearby areas were filed using indicators based on visual and experiential information in their daily lives, so even if the survey results of environmental impact by the construction intermediate waste processing site are lower than the standard, nearby residents can feel it better than such numerical information. Therefore, specific activities to reduce find dusts should be continuously continued.

Semi-quantitative Risk Assessment using Bow-tie Method for the Establishment of Safety Management System of Hydrogen Fuel Storage Facility in a Combined Cycle Power Plant (복합화력발전소 내 수소연료 저장설비의 안전관리 체계 구축을 위한 Bow-tie 기법을 활용한 반정량적 위험성 평가)

  • Hee Kyung Park;Si Woo Jung;Yoo Jeong Choi;Min Chul Lee
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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    • v.39 no.2
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    • pp.75-86
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    • 2024
  • Hydrogen has been selected as one of the key technologies for reducing CO2 emissions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. However, hydrogen safety issues should be fully guaranteed before the commercial and widespread utilization of hydrogen. Here, a bow-tie risk assessment is conducted for the hydrogen fuel supply system in a gas turbine power plant, which can be a mass consumption application of hydrogen. The bow-tie program is utilized for a qualitative risk assessment, allowing the analysis of the causes and consequences according to the stages of accidents. This study proposed an advanced bow-tie method, which includes the barrier criticality matrix and visualized maps of quantitative risk reduction. It is based on evaluating the importance of numerous barriers for the extent of their impact. In addition, it emphasizes the prioritization and concentrated management of high-importance barriers. The radar chart of a bow tie allows the visual comparison of risk levels before/after the application of barriers (safety measures). The risk reduction methods are semi-quantitatively analyzed utilizing the criticality matrix and radar chart, and risk factors from multiple aspects are derived. For establishing a secure hydrogen fuel storage system, the improvements suggested by the bow-tie risk assessment results, such as 'Ergonomic equipment design to prevent human error' and 'Emergency shutdown system,' will enhance the safety level. It attempts to contribute to the development and enhancement of an efficient safety management system by suggesting a method of calculating the importance of barriers based on the bow-tie risk assessment.

A Study on the Landscape Impact Assessment of National Park Development - With Special Reference to the National Park Mountain Dukyu - (국립공원(國立公園) 개발(開發)에 따른 경관영향평가(景觀影響平價)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究) - 덕유산(德裕山) 국립공원(國立公園)을 중심(中心)으로 -)

  • Kim, Sei-Cheon
    • Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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    • v.85 no.2
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    • pp.195-209
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    • 1996
  • The purpose of this study is to suggest objective basic data for the national park development through the quantitative analysis of the visual quality included in the physical environment of the Dukyu National Park. For this, spatial images structure of physical elements have been analyzed by factor analysis algorithm and degree of visual quality have been measured mainly by questionnaires. Result of this thesis can be summarized as follows. Factors covering the spatial image of the Dukyu National Park landscape have been found to be the overall synthetic evaluation spatial, appeal, natural quality and physical factors such as the overall the synthetic evaluation, spatial and appear yield high factor scores. Thus, these factors can be considered to represent the site spatial image of Dukyu Korean-National Park. By using the control method for the number of factors, Total variance explained by the factors has been obtained as 45.46% and 45.45%. Principal variables of main factors explained above may be the scaling containing the functional criteria of quantitative approach for landscape management of national park development. According to difference of special image from each place, for these variables that decided the visual quality can be differed, and even the same place due to landscape control point change the visual quality can be affected affirmately or negatively, according to recognized by the landscape control point.

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