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An Experimental Study on Settlement Reduction of Artificial Reef using Geosynthetics (토목섬유를 이용한 인공어초 침하 저감에 대한 실험 연구)

  • Ha, Yong-Soo;Kim, Yun-Tae
    • Journal of the Korean Geosynthetics Society
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.21-29
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    • 2015
  • An artificial reef is a human-made underwater structure to improve marine environment and to provide a habitat for fish and other ocean wildlife. An artificial reef is placed on the ocean ground. In soft ground like most of the seabed soil, the ground has been settled due to weight of artificial reef. This study investigated the bearing capacity and settlement reduction effect of geosynthetics which were reinforced on the ground in a large size tank. Penetration tests and large soil tank laboratory tests were performed to investigate settlement reduction effect and bearing capacity on artificial reef with different spreading area of geogrid. Laboratory test results indicate that the spreaded geogrid under artificial reef reduce the settlement of ground and increase bearing capacity of ground.

An Optimum Design of the Compressor Wheel and the Rotor-Bearing System of a Two-Stage Compressor (이단 압축기의 임펠러 및 시스템에 대한 최적설계)

  • Lee, Yong-Bok;Kim, Jong-Rip;Choi, Dong-Hoon;Kim, Kwang-Ho;Kim, Chang-Ho
    • 유체기계공업학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2001.11a
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    • pp.129-134
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    • 2001
  • The paper presents the optimal design of a oil-free two-stage compressor, which is driven by 75 kW motor at an operating speed of 39,000 rpm, and the pressure ratio of which is up to 4. First, an attempt is made to obtain the optimal design of a bump bearing which supports a compressor rotor. Second, bump bearings and shaft are considered simultaneously, and the weighted sum of rotor weight and frictional torque is minimized. Finally, the optimal geometry of compressor wheel is considered. The mean efficiency and the - minimum efficiency are maximized respectively. The results presented in this paper provide important design information necessary to reduce the energy loss.

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The Effects of Integrated Provision Action Observation and Synchronized Electrical Sensory Stimulation for Sit-to-stand in Stroke Patients Function (일어서기 동작에 대한 동작관찰과 동기화된 전기적 감각자극의 통합적 제공이 뇌졸중 환자의 기능에 미치는 효과)

  • Moon, Young;Choi, Jong-duk
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.191-198
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    • 2020
  • Background: Stroke patients experience multiple dysfunctions that include motor and sensory impairments. Therefore, new intervention methods require a gradational approach depending on functional levels of a stroke patient's activity and should include cognition treatment to allow for a patient's active participation in rehabilitation. Objects: This study investigates the effect of integrated revision of electrical sensory stimulation, which stimulates somatosensory and action observation training, which is synchronized cognition intervention method on stroke patients' functions. Methods: Twenty-one stroke patients were randomized into two groups. The two groups underwent twenty minutes of intervention five times a week for three weeks. This study used an electromyogram to evaluate symmetric muscle activation of lower extremities and muscle onset time when performing sit to stand before and after intervention. A weight-bearing ratio was used to evaluate the weight-bearing of the affected side in a sit to standing. To evaluate sit to stand performance ability, this study performed five timed sit to stand tests. Results: The two groups both showed statistically significant improvement in muscle onset time of lower extremity, static balance ability in a standing position, and sit to stand performance after the intervention (p < 0.05). In addition, the action observation and synchronized electrical sensory stimulation group showed significant improvement in symmetric muscle activation of lower extremities and weight-bearing ratio of the affected side (p < 0.05). Conclusion: action observation and synchronized electrical sensory stimulation (AOT with ESS) can have positive effects on a stroke patient's sit to stand performance, and the intervention method that provides integrated AOT with ESS can be used as new nervous system intervention program.

The Effect on Change of Spinal Neuron Excitability during Gait Training of Hemiplegia Patients by the Functional Electrical Stimulation (편마비 환자의 보행훈련 시 기능적 전기자극 병용이 척수신경원의 흥분성 변화에 미치는 효과)

  • Kang, Yang-Hoon;Yoon, Se-Won;Seo, Sam-Ki;Park, Keyong-Soon;Kim, Yong-Eok;Kim, Tae-Youl
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.11-22
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    • 2007
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study were to analysis the effect on change of spinal neuron excitability during gait training of hemiplegia patients by the functional electrical stimulation. Methods: Thirty six hemiplegia patients participated in this study. Stimulation conditions of FES were pulse rate 35pps, pulse width $250{\mu}s$, and on-time 0.3 second, treatment hour was 30 min. and treatment period was once a day for five days a week through six weeks. For functional evaluations before and after treatment, Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), active range of motion (AROM), Hmax threshold, H/Mmax ratio were measured and the following conclusions were obtained. Results: Functional evaluation showed significant changes in experimental group as MAS(p<0.01), AROM(p<0.001), compared to control group. In spinal neuron excitability evaluation, change of Hmax threshold was significantly reduced in both non weight bearing (p<0.001) and bearing condition (p<0.05), H/Mmax ratio was significantly reduced in non weight bearing (p<0.05) and bearing condition (p<0.05). Conclusion: In conclusion, application of FES to hemiplegia patients in recovery stage during gait training improved mitigation of muscular spasticity, balance adjustment and moving ability and it was interpreted that it was caused by mitigation of muscular spasticity by the spinal neuron excitability.

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The Effect of Types of Weight-Bearing Surfaces on Muscle Activities of Lower Limbs and Weight Distribution During Semi-Squat Movement of Patients With Hemiplegia (편마비 환자의 반 쪼그려 앉기(semi-squat)동작 시 양하지 지지면의 형태가 하지 근활성도와 체중분포에 미치는 영향)

  • Yang, Yong-Pil;Roh, Jung-Suk
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.28-36
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    • 2012
  • This study used an unstable platform to change the support surface type and position of both lower limbs in order to determine changes in weight distribution and muscle including the vastus medialis, tibialis anterior, lateral hamstring, and lateral gastrocnemius of both lower limbs were evaluated during knee joint flexing and extending in a semi-squat movement in 32 hemiplegic patients. The support surface conditions applied to the lower limbs were divided into four categories: condition 1 had a stable platform for both lower limbs; condition 2 had an unstable platform for the non-hemiplegic side and a stable platform for the hemiplegic side; condition 3 had a stable platform for the non-hemiplegic side and an unstable platform for the hemiplegic side; and condition 4 had an unstable platform for both sides. The normalized EMG activity levels of muscles and weight bearing ratio of both sides in the four surface conditions were compared using repeated measures ANOVA. A significant increase was found in the weight support distribution for the hemiplegic side in flexing and extending sessions in condition 2 compared to the other conditions (p<.05). A statistically significant decrease in significant decrease in asymmetrical weight bearing in flexing and extending sessions was observed for condition 2 compared to the other conditions (p<.05). A similar significant decrease was found in differences in muscular activity for both lower limbs in condition 2 (p<.05). The muscular activity of the hemiplegic side, based on the support surface for each muscle showed a significantly greater increase in condition 2 (p<.05). An unstable platform for the non-hemiplegic side and a stable platform for the hemiplegic side therefore increased symmetry in terms of the weight support distribution rate and muscle activity of lower limbs in hemiplegic patients. The problem of postural control due to asymmetry in hemiplegic patients should be further studied with the aim of developing continuous effects of functional training based on the type and position of the support surfaces and functional improvement.

Characteristics of Flowering and Fruit According to Bearing Branch length and Flower Bud Position in Apples (사과의 결과지 길이와 꽃눈 위치에 따른 개화 및 과실 특성)

  • Kim, Ho-Cheol;Hong, Dae-In;Bae, Jong-Hyang;Leem, Kyu;Kim, Tae-Choon
    • Journal of Bio-Environment Control
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.264-268
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    • 2007
  • Flower and fruit characteristics, in 'Hongro' and 'Galaxy Gala' apples, were investigated by bearing branch lengths and flower bud position such as blow 5 cm, $10{\sim}15cm$ and above 20 cm length with terminal bud, and above 20 cm length with axillary bud for investigation on possibility of alternative use of long bearing branch and axillary bud in case of die-back of spur flower bud. In flowering characteristics by flower bud position in the above 20 cm length, the terminal bud was later and was short in flowering period, and also was little in number of flower per bud. Fruit weight, number of seeds, and sugar-acid ratio, in characteristics of ripening fruit, were more the blow 5 cm and $10{\sim}15cm$ length, but soluble solid and malic acid contents was the opposite tendency. In fruit characteristics by flower bud position in the above 20 cm length, the terminal bud had high tendency expected far number of seed in 'Hongro' and Hunter a value of 'Galaxy Gala' apple but had not significant difference. Correlation between fruit weight and number of seed was high. As the results, value of alternative use of long bearing branch in apples had a little expected for fruit weight, especially was more 'Galaxy Gala' and the axillary bud.

Effects of Phyllostachyos Folium (PF) on solid tumor in mice (죽엽이 생쥐의 복강암에 미치는 영향)

  • Song, Jin-Soo;Park, Soo-Yeon;Choi, Jeong-Hwa;Kim, Jong-Han
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.39-49
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    • 2009
  • Objective : Phyllostachyos Folium (PF) has been used to treat patients with febrile disease consuming the body fluids marked by fever with restlessness, thirst etc. In the theory of herbology, PF can clear away heat and promote the production of the body fluids, relieve restlessness. Recently PF is known to have anti-bacterial, anti-oxidantic effects. Methods : The present study was carried out to investigate the effects of PF on solid tumor in mice in terms of immune-potentiating and direct cytotoxic action of PF in vitro and vivo study. The present author investigated thymocyte and splenocyte proliferation to confirm immune-potentiating activity of PF and also investigated tumor/body weight ratio and survival rates in tumor bearing mice. Result : In this study, administration of PF decreased tumor/body weight ratio significantly, and prolonged survival duration compared to non-treated control. In addition, treatment with PF suppressed proliferation rate of Sarcoma 180 (S-180) cells significantly, and elevated proliferation rates of thymocytes isolated from normal mice. These results were co-related with in vivo study. Conclusion : In conclusion, these results suggest that PF is useful to treat patient with solid tumor, because PF has direct toxic action for tumor cell and immune -potentiating action for T cells. Further study will need to elucidate exact mechanisms related in anti-cancer action of PF.

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Effects of Jeungson-Ojeok-Hwan-Bijukbang on Solid Tumor in Mice (증손오적환(增損五積丸) 비적방(脾積方)이 생쥐의 복강암에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Yu-Jin;Kim, Jong-Han;Park, Su-Yeon;Choi, Jeong-Hwa
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.158-168
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    • 2010
  • Objective : Jeungson-Ojeok-Hwan Bijukbang(JOH) has been used to treat patients with tumor etc. In the theory of Korean medicine, JOH can treat Juk-Chui. JOH is known to have treat Juk-Chui. Juk-Chui is analogous to tumor. Methods : For these reasons, the present study was designed to investigate the effects of JOH on solid tumor in mice in terms of immune-potentiating and direct cytotoxic action of JOH in vitro and vivo study. The present author investigated thymocyte and splenocyte proliferation to confirm immune-potentiating activity of JOH and also investigated tumor/body weight ratio and survival rates in tumor bearing mice. Results : In this study, administration of JOH decreased tumor/body weight ratio significantly, and prolonged survival duration compared to non-treated control. In addition, treatment with JOH suppressed proliferation rate of Sarcoma 180 (S-180) cells significantly, and elevated proliferation rates of thymocytes isolated from normal mice. These results were co-related with in vivo study. Conclusion : these results suggest that JOH is useful to treat patient with solid tumor, because JOH has direct toxic action for tumor cell and immune-potentiating action for T cells. Further study will need to elucidate exact mechanisms related in anti-cancer action of JOH.

Analysis of Anthropometric Measuremetnts, Eating Habits, and Dietary Intake of Women with Child-bearing Experiences and Different Body Fat Contents (비만도가 다른 출산경험여성의 신체계측, 식습관 및 영양소섭취상태 연구)

  • 유윤희
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.201-209
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    • 1997
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the possible causal factors of obesity in women with child-bearing experiences in effects to provide optimal information for the prevention and/or treatment of obesity. Sventy one women with child-bearing experiences were divided into five groups based on the degree of obesity by BROCA method ; normal weight, overweight, and obesity which was further divided into three groups of light, moderate, and sever obesity. Various anthropomnetric measurements, overall eating habits, and dietery intakes were asessed for each groups. Out of eighteen anthropometric factors asociated with obesity, thirteen measurements were represented to be valid for the diagnosis of obesity. Body fat % which was analyzed by Bioelectrical Impedance fatnee Analyzer were 24.765, 28.05%, and 29.85 for normal, overweight, and obesity group respectively. WHR(waister to hip ratio) or BMI(body mass index) widely used index was also resulted to be valid as a predictor of obesity. Waist circumference which represents abdominal fat mass showed a good correlatin with body fat%. The analysis of dietary intakes suggested that the overintakes of total calorie may not be the only causal factor of obesity, rather the amount of daily protein, fat and carbohydrate intakes or the physical activity level would be more closely related with the prevalence of obesity. Further investigation considering more variety of food composition of diet and the activity level involving larger number of subjects would be needed.

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Growth and Yield of Peanuts Affected by Weeding Time and Periods in Bare Soil and Under the P. E. film Mulch (노지(露地) 및 P. E. film 피복하(被覆下)에서 제초시기(除草時期)와 기간(期間)이 땅콩의 생육(生育) 및 수량(收量)에 미치는 영향(影響))

  • Kang, K.H.;Lee, S.S.;Lee, K.H.;Hwang, H.B.;Lee, S.B.;Ye, B.D.
    • Korean Journal of Weed Science
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.52-57
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    • 1987
  • To know the effects of weeding periods (weeding from 12 days, 28 days and 42 days after seeding to harvest, and weeding from seeding to 14 days, 28 days and 42 days after seeding) and growing conditions such as transparent polyethylene film mulch (P.E. mulch) and bare soil on growth and yield of peanuts, "Yeongho-Tangkong" was planted on May 10, 1984. Under P.E. mulch, the number of weeds was higher, but the weed dry weight was lower than in bare soil by the middle of July. Sixty days after seedings, the length of main stems in weedy check plots was longer, but shoot dry weight was lower compared to weed free plot. In the correlation coefficients between weed dry weight and the shoot dry weight of peanut on July 14, the growth retardation of peanuts due to weeds was showed earlier under P.E. mulch than in bare soil. Shoot dry weight, shelling ratio, number of seeds per pod, 100 pod weight, and seed yield were higher under P.E, mulch compared to bare soil. But weed dry weight, length of branches, number of pod bearing branches, number of pods per square meters, and pod yield were similar between P.E. mulch and bare soil. Shoot dry weight of peanuts, length of branches, number of pod bearing branches, number of pods per square meters, pod yield, 100 pod weight, 100 seed weight, and seed yield in weed free plots from 28 days after seeding to harvest (28 DAS-Harvest) were higher compared to weed free plots from 42 DAS-Harvest. However, in the weed free plot from seeding to 42 days after seeding seed yield was lower than that of the continuous weeding plot due to lower number of pod bearing branches and number of pods per square meters. When weed was not controlled at the later growth stages of peanuts, reduction in seed yield due to weeds was greater in bare soil than that under P.E. mulch.

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