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Full-scale TBM excavation tests for rock-like materials with different uniaxial compressive strength

  • Gi-Jun Lee;Hee-Hwan Ryu;Gye-Chun Cho;Tae-Hyuk Kwon
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • 제35권5호
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    • pp.487-497
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    • 2023
  • Penetration rate (PR) and penetration depth (Pe) are crucial parameters for estimating the cost and time required in tunnel construction using tunnel boring machines (TBMs). This study focuses on investigating the impact of rock strength on PR and Pe through full-scale experiments. By conducting controlled tests on rock-like specimens, the study aims to understand the contributions of various ground parameters and machine-operating conditions to TBM excavation performance. An earth pressure balanced (EPB) TBM with a sectional diameter of 3.54 m was utilized in the experiments. The TBM excavated rocklike specimens with varying uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), while the thrust and cutterhead rotational speed were controlled. The results highlight the significance of the interplay between thrust, cutterhead speed, and rock strength (UCS) in determining Pe. In high UCS conditions exceeding 70 MPa, thrust plays a vital role in enhancing Pe as hard rock requires a greater thrust force for excavation. Conversely, in medium-to-low UCS conditions less than 50 MPa, thrust has a weak relationship with Pe, and Pe becomes directly proportional to the cutterhead rotational speed. Furthermore, a strong correlation was observed between Pe and cutterhead torque with a determination coefficient of 0.84. Based on these findings, a predictive model for Pe is proposed, incorporating thrust, TBM diameter, number of disc cutters, and UCS. This model offers a practical tool for estimating Pe in different excavation scenarios. The study presents unprecedented full-scale TBM excavation results, with well-controlled experiments, shedding light on the interplay between rock strength, TBM operational variables, and excavation performance. These insights are valuable for optimizing TBM excavation in grounds with varying strengths and operational conditions.

천연고무의 가황시스템 및 성형공정에 따른 2단 발포 특성 연구 (A Study on the Vulcanization System and Two-Step Foaming Properties for Natural Rubber Foam)

  • 이선희;박예은;쇼더리 딕시타
    • 한국염색가공학회지
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    • 제35권4호
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    • pp.246-255
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    • 2023
  • In this study, we investigated for natural rubber foam to replace petrochemical-based neoprene foam. Experiments were conducted on vulcanization system and 2-step foaming process of natural rubber. The vulcanization system were EV(Efficient Vulcanization Cure), Semi-EV(Semi-Efficient Vulcanization Cure) and CV(Conventional Vulcanization Cure). In the 2-step foaming process, first molding temperature was 140℃, times were 15, 20, 25, and 30minutes, and the second molding temperature was 160℃, the times 5, 10, 15, and 20minutes. The cure and viscosity characterization were evaluated by oscillating disc rheometer (ODR) and mooney viscosmeter. Various mechanical characteristics, including hardness, tensile strength, elongation at the point of rupture, and tear strength, were quantified. Subsequently, an assessment of alterations in these mechanical attributes was conducted post-immersion in a NaCl solution. In addition degree of volume change was measured after immersing the NR foam in NaCl solution and the low-temperature permanent compression set was evaluated at 4℃. And expansion ratio and shrinkage ratio of NR foam were evaluated for 28 days. As a result the EV vulcanization system showed the least change in physical properties before and after salt water immersion, and the lowest shrinkage ratio for 28 days. In addition it was confirmed that the 2-step foaming optimum condition differed depending on the appropriate vulcanization condition.

TBM 챔버 상태와 전송 거리에 따른 저전력 블루투스 신호의 수신 강도 분석: 실험실 모사 실험 (Examining the Influence of TBM Chamber Condition and Transmission Distance on the Received Strength of Bluetooth Low Energy Signals: A Laboratory Simulation Experiment)

  • 최요순;정호영;김정주
    • 터널과지하공간
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    • 제33권5호
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    • pp.425-434
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    • 2023
  • TBM 디스크 커터의 마모량을 실시간 계측하기 위해서는 센서를 이용해 계측을 자동화하는 것뿐만 아니라, 계측된 데이터를 후방의 정보처리시스템에 안정적으로 전송하는 것도 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 TBM 커터헤드에 설치된 센서로부터 챔버 후방에 설치된 수신기로 데이터를 무선 전송할 때 저전력 블루투스(Bluetooth Low Energy, BLE) 기술의 활용 가능성을 검토하였다. 실험실 모사 실험을 통해 송신기의 신호강도, 송신기와 수신기 사이의 거리, 챔버 공간에 채워진 물질의 종류에 따라 변화하는 수신기의 신호 수신 강도(Received Signal Strength Index, RSSI)의 특성을 분석하였다. 송신기의 신호강도를 0 dBm 이상으로 설정하면 실험에서 고려한 모든 이격거리 조건과 챔버의 상태 조건에서 데이터를 무선 전송할 수 있었다.

Color discrepancy of single-shade composites at different distances from the interface measured using cell phone images

  • Marcia Luciana Carregosa Santana;Gabriella de Jesus Santos Livi;Andre Luis Faria-e-Silva
    • Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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    • 제49권1호
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    • pp.7.1-7.11
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    • 2024
  • Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of substrate color and interface distance on the color adjustment of 2 single-shade composites, Vittra APS Unique and Charisma Diamond One. Materials and Methods: Dual disc-shaped specimens were created using Vittra APS Unique or Charisma Diamond One as the center composite, surrounded by shaded composites (A1 or A3). Color measurements were taken with a spectrophotometer against a gray background, recording the color coordinates in the CIELAB color space. Illumination with a light-correcting device and image acquisition using a polarizing filter-equipped cell phone were performed on specimens over the same background. Image processing software was used to measure the color coordinates in the center and periphery of the inner composite and in the outer composite. The color data were then converted to CIELAB coordinates and adjusted using data from the spectrophotometer. Color differences (ΔE00) between the center/periphery of single-shade and outer composites were calculated, along with color changes in single-shade composites caused by different outer composites. Color differences for the inner composites surrounded by A1 and A3 were also calculated. Data were analyzed using repeated-measures analysis of variance (α = 0.05). Results: The results showed that color discrepancies were lowest near the interface and when the outer composite was whiter (A1). Additionally, Charisma Diamond One exhibited better color adjustment ability than Vittra APS Unique. Conclusions: Color discrepancies between the investigated single-shade composites diminished towards the interface with the surrounding composite, particularly when the latter exhibited a lighter shade.

Antibiotic Reversal Activity of Piper longum Fruit Extracts against Staphylococcus aureus Multi-Drug Resistant Phenotype

  • Maryam Salah Ud Din;Umar Farooq Gohar;Hamid Mukhtar;Ibrar Khan;John Morris;Soisuda Pornpukdeewattana;Salvatore Massa
    • 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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    • 제51권4호
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    • pp.432-440
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    • 2023
  • Irrational and injudicious use of antibiotics, easy availability of them as over-the-counter drugs in economically developing countries, and unavailability of regulatory policies governing antimicrobial use in agriculture, animals, and humans, has led to the development of multi-drug resistance (MDR) bacteria. The use of medicinal plants can be considered as an alternative, with a consequent impact on microbial resistance. We tested extracts of Piper longum fruits as new natural products as agents for reversing the resistance to antibiotics. Six crude extracts of P. longum fruits were utilized against a clinical isolate of multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.The antibiotic susceptibility testing disc method was used in the antibiotic resistance reversal analysis. Apart from cefoxitin and erythromycin, all other antibiotics used (lincosamides [clindamycin], quinolones [levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin], and aminoglycosides [amikacin and gentamicin]) were enhanced by P. longum extracts. The extracts that showed the greatest synergy with the antibiotics were EAPL (ethyl acetate [extract of] P. longum), n-BPL (n-butanol [extract of] P. longum), and MPL (methanolic [extract of] P. longum The results of this study suggest that P. longum extracts have the ability to increase the effectiveness of different classes of antibiotics and reverse their resistance. However, future studies are needed to elucidate the molecular mechanisms behind the synergy between antibiotic and phytocompound(s) and identify the active biomolecules of P. longum responsible for the synergy in S. aureus.

Comparative Evaluation of the Fluoride Releasing Ability and Microbial Attachment of Glass-Hybrid Restorative Material

  • MinKi Choi;Howon Park;Siyoung Lee;Haeni Kim;Juhyun Lee
    • 대한소아치과학회지
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    • 제51권2호
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    • pp.132-139
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    • 2024
  • This study aimed to compare the fluoride-releasing ability and degree of microbial attachment of a newly developed glass-hybrid restorative material (GH) with those of a high-viscosity glass ionomer (HvGIC), resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGI), and composite resin (CR). In addition, the correlation between fluoride-releasing ability and microbial attachment between materials was evaluated. Specimens were prepared in a disc shape and divided into 4 groups according to the materials (GH, HvGIC, RMGI, and CR). The fluoride release experiments were performed in each group (n = 15). The amount of fluoride released was measured on days 1, 3, 7, 14, 28, and 42 after storage. For the microbial attachment experiment, 12 specimens were produced per group using Mutans Streptococci (S.mutans ), a cariogenic microorganism. S. mutans was cultured on the specimens for 24 hours, and the number of bacteria was measured. GH had the highest cumulative fluoride release and showed a significant difference when compared with RMGI (p = 0.001) and CR (p < 0.0001). Microbial attachment was the lowest in GH; however, no significant difference was observed between the materials (p = 0.169). There was no significant correlation between fluoride release from materials and microbial attachment (p > 0.05). From this perspective, remineralization of low-mineralized areas could be expected due to the high fluoride release of GH, and the effect of delaying the progression of dental caries could be predicted from the low cariogenic microbial attachment. Therefore, GH might be a useful restorative material for treating immature permanent teeth with hypomineralized enamel. However, further studies are needed about the degree of remineralization of hypomineralized areas after restoration and the capacity to recharge fluoride.

요추 후관절 주사: 임상적 유용성과 안전성에 대한 고찰 (Lumbar Facet Joint Injection: A Review of Efficacy and Safety)

  • 도윤아;이영준;지충근;이준우
    • 대한영상의학회지
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    • 제85권1호
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    • pp.54-76
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    • 2024
  • 후관절병증은 퇴행성 추간판 질환 또는 척추관 협착증과 같은 척추 퇴행성 질환과 잘 동반되는 진행성 퇴행성 질환이다. 요추의 후관절병증은 근위부 하지의 통증을 유발할 수 있지만 그 증상과 영상 소견이 비특이적이기 때문에 추간판 탈출증이나 신경근 압박에 의한 통증과 감별이 어렵다. 또한 치료적 요추 후관절 내 스테로이드 주사는 현재까지 그 근거가 낮다고 분류되어 있으나, 다른 여러 연구들에서는 후관절 내 스테로이드 주사의 치료적 효과를 보고하고 있다. 실제 진료 현장에서는 치료적 후관절 내 스테로이드 주사 시술이 증가하고 있는 추세로, 본 종설에서는 후관절 내 주사에 대한 저자들의 경험을 바탕으로 요추 후관절 내 주사의 임상적 유용성 및 시술의 안전성에 대해서 소개하고자 한다.

변형된 엉치엉덩관절 테이핑의 요통 효과 사례보고 (The effect of Modified Sacroiliac Joint Taping on Back pain_A case report)

  • 조일영
    • 디지털정책학회지
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    • 제3권1호
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    • pp.21-25
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    • 2024
  • 본 연구는 엉치엉덩관절의 불안정성에 초점을 맞춘 테이핑 방법이 요통에 도움이 될 수 있는 잠재 중재 방법인지에 대해 고려해 보고자 한 사례연구이다. 해당 사례는 58세 과거 디스크탈출증 및 협착증으로 인해 허리 수술 병력이 있는 남성이 지속적인 통증 감소를 위해 참여한 테이핑 교육 세션에서 나타난 주목할 만한 결과를 사례로 정리하였다. 중재 방법으로 테잎을 엉치뼈 2~4사이에 가시결절로부터 양쪽으로 80%< 장력으로 늘려 엉치엉덩관절을 지나게 붙이고 이후 끝 쪽은 양쪽 약 45° 방향으로 올려 중간볼기근(gluteus medius m.) 쪽으로 향하게 붙였다. 그 다음 엉덩뼈능선(iliac crest)로부터 척추기립근을 따라 10번째 갈비뼈 수준까지 이르는 양쪽 테이핑 방법이 적용되었다. 해당 중재를 통해 VAS와 ODI 두 검사도구로부터 VAS는 5에서 0, 장애지수는 13에서 0으로 각각 기록되는 긍정적 사례 결과를 관찰할 수 있었다.

Comparison of fracture strength, surface hardness, and color stain of conventionally fabricated, 3D printed, and CAD-CAM milled interim prosthodontic materials after thermocycling

  • Mesut Yildirim;Filiz Aykent;Mahmut Sertac Ozdogan
    • The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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    • 제16권2호
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    • pp.115-125
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    • 2024
  • PURPOSE. The purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate the fracture resistance, surface hardness, and color stain of 3D printed, CAD-CAM milled, and conventional interim materials. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A total of 80 specimens were fabricated from auto polymerizing polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), bis-acryl composite resin, CAD-CAM polymethyl methacrylate resin (milled), and 3D printed composite resin (printed) (n = 20). Forty of them were crown-shaped, on which fracture strength test was performed (n = 10). The others were disc-shaped specimens (10 mm × 2 mm) and divided into two groups for surface hardness and color stainability tests before and after thermal cycling in coffee solution (n = 10). Color parameters were measured with a spectrophotometer before and after each storage period, and color differences (CIEDE2000 [DE00]) were calculated. The distribution of variables was measured with the Kolmogorov Smirnov test, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Tukey HSD, Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney U tests were used in the analysis of quantitative independent data. Paired sample t-test was used in the analysis of dependent quantitative data (P < .05). RESULTS. The highest crown fracture resistance values were determined for the 3D printed composite resin (P < .05), and the lowest were observed in the bis-acryl composite resin (P < .05). Before and after thermal cycling, increase in mean hardness values were observed only in 3D printed composite resin (P < .05) and the highest ΔE00 value were observed in PMMA resin for all materials (P < .05). CONCLUSION. 3D printing and CAD-CAM milled interim materials showed better fracture strength. After the coffee thermal cycle, the highest surface hardness value was again found in 3D printing and CAD-CAM milled interim samples and the color change of the bis-acryl resin-based samples and the additive production technique was higher than the PMMA resin and CAD-CAM milled resin samples.

항생제 대체 사료첨가제로서 매실추출 혼합물이 육계의 성장, 소화 효소 활성도 및 장내 미생물 균총에 미치는 영향 (Effects of a Blend of Prunus Mume Extract as an Alternative to Antibiotics on Growth Performance, Activity of Digestive Enzymes and Microflora Population in Broiler Chickens)

  • 고영현;양혜영;강선영;김은숙;장인석
    • Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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    • 제49권5호
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    • pp.611-620
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    • 2007
  • 1950년대 이후 어린 가축의 성장 촉진과 사료효율을 개선하고 축산물의 생산효율을 향상시킬 목적으로 penicillin, bacitracin 등과 같은 항생제가 사료첨가제로서 널리 사용되어 왔다. 항생제의 작용기전은 먼저 가축체내에 존재하는 살모넬라, 대장균, 클로스트리디움 등과 같은 장내 병원성균의 세포막을 분해하여 사멸시키고(Leitner 등, 2001) 소장 흡수세포벽을 얇게 하여 영양소의 흡수율을 증대시켜 성장을 촉진시킨다고 알려져 있다(Ravindran 등, 1984; Collington 등, 1990). 그러나 가축 생산성 증대와 같은 긍정적인 효과에도 불구하고 항생물질이 고기, 우유, 계란 등의 축산물에 잔류될 수 있다는 점과 축산물을 통하여 섭취된 항생물질이 인체의 내성을 증가시켜 항생물질에 대하여 저항성을 나타낼 수 있다는 일부 부정적인 효과가 밝혀지면서 최근 항생제의 사용에 문제점이 제기되고 있다(Lee 등, 2001). 스웨덴, 덴마크 등과 같은 유럽 국가들을 중심으로 가축 사료첨가제로서 항생제 사용이 금지 또는 극도로 제한되고 있다. 최근 이와 같은 시대적 흐름에 따라 사료에 첨가되는 항생제를 53종에서 25종으로 대폭 축소하고, 2012년 농장에 대한 HACCP 제도를 도입하는 등 사료 위생관리를 엄격히 관리하는 단계로 접어들면서, 항생제를 대치 할 수 있는 대체제제에 대한 연구가 절실히 요구된다. 따라서 축산식품 소비자는 물론 생산자를 위해서도 사료에 첨가되는 항생제를 대체할 수 있는 안전성이 확보된 후보 물질의 연구 개발 및 효능 연구는 미래 지속가능한 동물산업을 위해 필연적으로 해결해야만 하는 향후의 숙제이다. 이러한 사실과 더불어 국민소득이 증가함에 따라 웰빙에 대한 관심 고조로 동물성 식품에 대한 선호도가 양 보다는 질 위주로 급격하게 변화되고 있어 천연자원을 이용한 다양한 항생제 대체 사료첨가제의 개발이 주목을 받고 있는바, 본 연구에서 사용된 매실(Prunus mume)은 섬유소, 탄닌과 무기물이 풍부하고 시트릭산(구연산) 등을 포함한 각종 유기산이 다량 함유된 것으로(임, 1999), 한방과 민간에서 잎, 청매(미성숙 매실)는 살균, 구충, 해독, 해열 등과 같은 다양한 효과를 나타내는 한약제로 널이 이용되고 있다. 매실의 효능은 다양한 연구에서 항균작용(이 등, 2003), 항산화작용(한 등, 2001), 간 기능 증진(서 등, 1990) 등의 효과들이 과학적으로 검정되었다. 특히 매실의 항균작용 연구에서 매실추출물로서 paper disc법으로 항균작용을 조사한 결과 그람(+) 세균인 Micrococcus leteus, Bacillus subtilis, Staphy- lococcus aureus 등과 그람(-) 세균인 E. coli. Salmonella typhimurium, Proteus vulgaris 등에 효과적인 저해 활성을 나타내었다(임, 1999; 이 등, 2003). 또한 유기산의 일종은 유산(lactic acid)은 이미 위장관의 환경을 긍정적으로 조절하여 가축 사료첨가제로서 상당히 많이 이용되고 있다(van de Broek, 2000). 그러나 장관내 환경조절물질로서 고품질의 축산물을 생산할 수 있는 천연 소재인 매실 또는 그 부산물을 이용하여 가축 사료첨가제로서의 가능성을 과학적으로 연구한 사례는 극히 일부분에 지나지 않고 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 매실추출 혼합물의 in vitro 항균효과를 검정하고 이를 근거로 육계사료에 위장관 환경조절제로서 매실추출물 및 유산(lactic aicd) 그리고 항산화제로서 포도씨앗추출물을 혼합한 제제를 급여하여 성장 및 사료효율, 혈액성상, 소장의 소화 효소 활성도 및 세균총에 미치는 작용에 대하여 조사하여 항생제 대체제로서의 가능성에 대한 연구를 실시하였다.