현재 철근콘크리트 분야에서 부재의 철근을 FRP 보강재로 대체하기 위한 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있다. CFRP(Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer)는 특히 내화학성이 우수하여 보수 및 보강재로 큰 장점을 가지 며, RC 구조물의 보강재로 주로 사용되고 있다. CFRP 그리드의 경우 수지를 이용하여 섬유를 결합한 형 태를 가진다. 이러한 형태는 외부의 영향에 의해 수지 혹은 섬유의 손상으로 강도 저하가 발생할 수 있다. CFRP 그리드의 산성에 대한 저항성을 침지기간에 따른 인장강도 변화량 및 SEM과 무게 변화를 통해 확인하고자 한다. 따라서 Ph 농도 1~3의 강산성에 CFRP 그리드를 침지시키는 방식을 통해 내 화학 실험을 진행한다. 황산()을 이용하여 산성 용액을 제작한 후 실험을 진행하였다. 실험은 항온장치에서 60℃의 온도로 침지기간은 30, 60, 90, 180일로 한다. 그리드의 인장강도 변화를 확인하기 위하여 기간 별 시편의 수는 5개로 하며 침지시키지 않은 그리 드를 포함하여 총 25개의 시편을 실험한다. 인장실험을 통해 변형률 및 인장강도 변화를 확인한다. 그 리드의 섬유 및 수지의 변화 확인을 위해 실험진행 전 그리드의 무게를 측정 및 SEM(전자주사현미 경) 데이터 확보 후 실험을 진행한다. 기간별 침지된 그리드와 비교를 통해 기간별 섬유 및 수지의 영 향 정도를 확인한다. 본 연구에서는 산성이 CFRP 그리드에 미치는 영향을 조사하기 위해 인장강도, SEM, 무게 변화를 통해 연구하였으며, 이를 통해 산성의 영향을 받는 CFRP 그리드 부재의 안정성을 평가하고자 한다.

The significance of this study lies in addressing critical issues prevalent in the worldwide construction sector, particularly concerning the durability and sustainability of cement-based materials. Plain cement composites commonly suffer from deficiencies in tensile strength and strain capacity, resulting in the formation of nano-cracks under relatively low tensile loads. These nano- cracks pose a significant challenge to the longevity and resilience of cement matrices, contributing to structural degradation and reduced service life of infrastructure. To mitigate these challenges, the integration of cellulose nanofibers (CNF) as reinforcements in cement composites presents a promising solution. CNF, renowned for their exceptional material properties including high stiffness, tensile strength, and corrosion resistance, offer the potential to significantly enhance the mechanical performance and durability of cement-based materials. Through systematic experimentation, this study investigates the effects of CNF reinforcement on the mechanical properties of cement composites. By leveraging ultrasonically dispersion techniques, CNF extracted from bamboo, broad leaf, and kenaf are uniformly dispersed within the cement matrix at varying concentrations. Compressive and flexural tests are subsequently conducted to evaluate the impact of CNF on the strength characteristics of the cement composites. By elucidating the efficacy of CNF reinforcement through rigorous experimentation, this study aims to provide valuable insights into the development of construction materials with improved durability and sustainability. Ultimately, this research contributes to addressing critical challenges in the construction industry, offering potential solutions to enhance the performance and longevity of cement-based infrastructure.

고성능섬유복합시멘트 복합체 및 FRP 외피보강 실험체의 방폭성능을 평가하기 위해 1900×1900× 105mm 크기의 이방향 슬래브를 대상으로 옥외 폭발실험을 수행하였다. 설계압축강도, 섬유혼입률, 섬 유종류를 변수로 고려하여 이방향 슬래브 실험체를 제작하였다. 폭발의 종류는 폭압측정과, 구조부재 의 구조적 방폭성능의 평가를 위해 원거리 폭발(Far Field Blast)로 선정되었다. 이에 TNT 장약량 100kg, 이격거리 5m의 폭발 실험 조건이 고려되었다. 또한 구조부재의 방폭성능 평가를 위해 가속도 계, 스트레인게이지, 동적변위계, 압력계가 실험체에 부착되었으며 초고속카메라를 활용해 폭발로 인한 실험체의 거동을 촬영하였다. 실험의 결과로 보통콘크리트 변수의 경우 가해진 폭압에 의해 실험체 중 앙부의 천공과 같은 극심한 손상이 발생하였다. 강섬유 보강 HPFRCC 실험체의 경우 실험체 하단부 의 국부적인 손상이 발생하였다. 강섬유의 가교효과로 인해 배면 박리는 발생하지 않았으며 약 80mm 의 영구 변형이 발생하였다. 또한 폭발하중으로 인해 높은 가속도가 측정되었으며 이러한 측정결과는 해당 실험체가 재료파괴로 인한 에너지 소산이 아닌 폭발하중에 직접적으로 저항한 것으로 판단된다. 유기섬유(Aramid) 보강 HPFRCC의 경우 폭발하중으로 인해 심각한 파괴양상이 나타났다. 이러한 파 괴양상은 취성적 특성을 가진 유기섬유가 폭발하중에 의해 파괴되어 충분한 인성을 나타내지 못한 것 으로 판단된다. 마지막으로 FRP 외피 보강 HPFRCC의 실험 결과로 중간 정도의 파괴가 발생하였으 나 배면 박리는 나타나지 않았다. 폭발 하중으로 인한 영구변형은 약 40mm 발생하였다. 강섬유 보강 HPFRCC의 결과와 달리 더 낮은 수준의 가속도가 측정되어 FRP 외피 보강 HPFRCC 실험체는 폭발 에너지를 소산시킨 것으로 판단된다. 결론적으로 인명피해와 직접적인 연관이 있는 배면 박리의 발생 유무와 에너지 소산 및 저항, 잔류처짐의 측면에서 HPFRCC가 우수한 방폭 성능을 나타냈음을 실험 적으로 확인하였다.

This study addresses the environmental impact associated with waste management and natural aggregate production. It explores the potential of utilizing Coal Bottom Ash (CBA) and Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Aggregate (RAPA) as complete replacements, respectively, for fine and coarse aggregates in concrete. Despite their similarities to natural aggregates, CBA and RAPA often end up in landfills. Laboratory tests were conducted, revealing satisfactory performance in drying shrinkage and air void parameters. However, while the flexural strength met design requirements, the compressive and splitting tensile strengths were lower than predicted. The deviation in strength development behavior from natural aggregate concrete (NAC) was attributed to weak agglomerated aggregates in RAPA and the large size of the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) due to the old asphalt coating surrounding RAPA. To enhance the strength behavior, two methods were employed: compaction in the form of roller-compacted concrete and RAPA abrasion carried out by rolling RAPA in a concrete mixer. Compaction improved aggregate interlock, while RAPA abrasion decreased agglomerated aggregates and minimized asphalt coating, reducing ITZ size. These treatments resulted in improvements in compressive, flexural, and splitting tensile strengths, with the combination of both treatments having the most significant effect. Analysis of relationships between flexural, splitting tensile, and compressive strengths indicated that CBA and RAPA concrete behaved more similarly to NAC after the treatments. This research suggests that with appropriate interventions, it is feasible to utilize CBA and RAPA in concrete, contributing to sustainable construction through improved waste management, carbon footprint reduction, and conservation of natural resources.

PURPOSES : This study aimed to analyze the primary maintenance procedures and safety inspection checklist characteristics for suspension bridges. The study referred to the current suspension bridge safety management manual and conducted an on-site safety inspection. By comparing and analyzing any missing or inadequate inspection and management procedures, the study identified major inspection and management areas requiring improvement, and proposed potential solutions. METHODS : The study referred to the current suspension bridge safety management manual and conducted on-site safety inspections. By comparing and analyzing any missing or inadequate inspection and management procedures, the study identified major inspection and management areas requiring improvement, and proposed potential solutions. RESULTS : The study found that suspension bridges are currently inefficiently managed compared to other facilities subject to more rigorous maintenance and safety inspection. Therefore, maintenance and safety inspection procedures require improvement. CONCLUSIONS : For effective safety management and to reduce potential accident risk factors arising from negligent management, major improvements were suggested. Scientific maintenance and safety management could be achieved by incorporating enhancements into statutory requirements and improving management and inspection procedures. This long-term approach is likely to be more economical than the current methods, which lead to higher maintenance and repair costs and increased social costs from traffic accidents.

Fluorine (F) recovery from wet process phosphoric acid (WPA) is essential for sustainable resource utilization and environmental protection. This work systematically investigates the F recovery mechanism by air stripping from three simulated systems: H3PO4- H2SiF6-H2O, H3PO4- HF-H2O, H3PO4- H2SiF6-HF-Al3+-H2O, and from two industrial systems: WPA and WPA-Al3+ under different stripping temperatures (60–110 ℃) and stripping times (0–120 min). The influence on the existence form of F, the content of Al3+ cations and the addition of active silica on the F removal rate in the phosphoric acid solution is studied by analyzing the changes in the contents of F, P and Si. The results indicate that the F in the form of H2SiF6 is more easily released from the phosphoric acid solution than that in the form of HF. While, the release of F is inhibited in the presence of the Al3+ in the solution due to the formation of Al-F complexes that are characterized by 19F NMR, 31Si NMR and FTIR techniques. Interestingly, the addition of active silica can promote the conversion of HF to H2SiF6 in the solution and significantly improve the release rate of F. The researching results can provide an important guidance for industrial practice of WPA.

Dimethyl silicone oil is widely used due to its excellent thermal stability and good wetting properties. In this study, a series of thermal conductive materials was prepared by physically blending and chemically loading graphene as a thermal conductive filler into dimethyl silicone oil, and their thermal conductivity and tribological properties were investigated. The thermal conductivity of the composites was tested by a thermal conductivity meter and a thermal imaging camera, while the tribological properties of the composites were evaluated using a CSM friction and wear tester. The results showed that both thermal conductivity and tribological properties were improved to a certain extent. The particle size and amount of graphene had a significant influence on the thermal conductivity. For graphene with a single particle size, the thermal conductivity increased with increasing graphene content. The friction coefficient under dry friction conditions was significantly reduced by adding graphene to the silicone oil, as revealed by the friction and wear test.

River estuaries are dynamic and productive ecosystems with high regional biodiversity. Environmental DNA (eDNA) has become a useful approach to assessing biodiversity in aquatic ecosystems. This study was conducted to investigate fish community characteristics and species diversity in two river estuary ecosystems, the Taehwa River and Changwon Stream. We further compared conventional and eDNA metabarcoding analyses of the fish communities. The conventional survey was performed in May, July, and October 2022, while the eDNA analysis was conducted only in May. We observed various fish species with different life histories, including carp, goby, and marine fish. We also found that migratory fish, such as dace Tribolodon hakonensis, sweetfish Plecoglossus altivelis, and eel Auguilla japonica, occurred in the Taehwa River, suggesting high river connectivity. Marine fish species were predominant in the Changwon Stream, as this river is located close to the sea. The diversity indices showed that the Taehwa River generally had higher species richness, evenness, and diversity values than the Changwon Stream. A total of 9-19 species were detected in the conventional survey for the three sites, whereas 11-18 species were found from eDNA analysis. The findings indicate that the sensitivity of eDNA was similar to or higher than that of the conventional method. Our study findings suggest the efficiency and efficacy of eDNA-based fish community monitoring, although with some shortcomings in applying the genetic marker to Korean fish, including no clear-cut distinction for Korean endemic species and/or genetically closely related species groups.

In this study, we designed and manufactured a large angular contact ball bearing (LACBB) with low deformation using JIS-SUJ2 steel and analyzed changes in its structural characteristics and chemical composition upon heat treatment. The bearing was produced by hot forging and heat treatment including a quenching and tempering (Q/T) process, and its properties were analyzed using 4 mm thick specimens. A difference in the size distribution of the carbide in the outer and inner parts of the bearing was observed and it was confirmed that large and non-uniform carbide was distributed in the inner part of the bearing. After heat treatment, the hardness value of the outer part increased from 13.4 HRC to 61 HRC and the inner part increased from 8.0 HRC to 59.7 HRC. As a result of X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements, the volume fraction of the retained austenite contained in the outer part was calculated to be 3.5~4.8 % and the inner part was calculated to be 3.6~5.0 %. The surface chemical composition and the content of chemical bonds were quantified through X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and a decrease in C=C bonds and an increase in Fe-C bonds were confirmed.

Highly safe lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are required for large-scale applications such as electrical vehicles and energy storage systems. A highly stable cathode is essential for the development of safe LIBs. LiFePO4 is one of the most stable cathodes because of its stable structure and strong bonding between P and O. However, it has a lower energy density than lithium transition metal oxides. To investigate the high energy density of phosphate materials, vanadium phosphates were investigated. Vanadium enables multiple redox reactions as well as high redox potentials. LiVPO4O has two redox reactions (V5+/V4+/V3+) but low electrochemical activity. In this study, LiVPO4O is doped with fluorine to improve its electrochemical activity and increase its operational redox potential. With increasing fluorine content in LiVPO4O1-xFx, the local vanadium structure changed as the vanadium oxidation state changed. In addition, the operating potential increased with increasing fluorine content. Thus, it was confirmed that fluorine doping leads to a strong inductive effect and high operating voltage, which helps improve the energy density of the cathode materials.

Stone inscriptions, as one type of excavated literature, have unique functions different from those of traditional literature, and they hold great value for the study of language, script, history, and culture. However, due to various reasons, there are some materials with difficult-to-distinguish authenticity, age, or nature, which cause significant interference in the study of language, script, history, and culture, and also affect the judgments of collectors. Therefore, it is crucial to identify them. This article examines the stone inscriptions of six stone statues in medieval China. Among them, the inscriptions of four of the statues, which date back to the Six Dynasties, can be divided into three categories: forgeries, half-true and half-false, and errors in recording or omissions by the compiler. Of these inscriptions, this demonstrates the complexity and difficulty of determining the authenticity. This is also why determining the authenticity of the “Statues of Wang Sanniang” is challenging, based on a single piece of evidence. With limited excavated information and other tangible historical records, it becomes necessary to look for clues in other areas. One such suspicious records involves the mention of “Child-giving Guanyin”. This reference, as a singular instance predating the Ming Dynasty, is questionable when considered alongside the premature use of era name before the official announcement of the regime, suggesting a high probability that this inscription is a forgery. The Guanyin statue from the third year of the Renshou of the Sui Dynasty, whether in terms of the inscription’s content or the statue’s type, should not be identified as the “Child-giving Guanyin”. This suggests that the claim regarding the origin of Child-giving Guanyin from the Six Dynasties has lost an important documentary backing, which is worthy of reflection on the current issues in the research regarding the origin and dissemination of the Child-giving Guanyin.

현재 주요 수목병해 방제는 육안조사 등을 기반으로 한 현장조사를 통해 실시 되고 있으나, 목적 달성에 있어 그 효율성 높지 않다. 수목병의 예찰 방법을 고도화하고 적기방제를 통해 그 피해를 저감시키기 위해, 본 연구는 메타지놈 분석을 이용하여 두릅나무에서의 곰팡이 다양성을 조사하였다. 속(Genus) 수준에서 메타지놈 분석결과 총 20개의 곰팡이 상이 해당 재배지 내 두릅나무에 분포하는 것으로 확인되었다. 그 중, Alternaria속과 Puccinia속이 우점하는 것으로 조사되었으며, 이는 두릅나무 재배지 내 전체에서 개체별로 일관되게 나타났으며, 특히 해당 재배지 내 두릅나무 녹병이 우점적으로 발생함이 확인되었다. 이러한 결과를 바탕으로 두릅나무에서의 주요 곰팡이 다양성에 대한 스크리닝과 함께 주요 또는 잠재적 수목병원균류를 대상으로 메타지놈 기법으로 확인할 수 있음을 본 연구결과를 통해 확인되었다.

PURPOSES : This study was conducted to investigate the stress distribution and resulting effects in the joint between CRCP and JCP when temperature deformation occurs. METHODS : The tie bars, CRCP and JCP pavements, and lean concrete base were created as three-dimensional finite element models using ABAQUS, a general-purpose finite element analysis program. Contact stress analysis was performed between rebar and JCP and between JCP and lean concrete base layer. In the section where stress concentration occurred, the degree of damage was estimated using the CDP model. RESULTS : Since the domestic CRCP does not have a separation layer between the base layer and the surface layer, it was found that when connected to a JCP where the base layer and the surface layer are completely separated, stress concentration occurs around the tie bar at the connection point. Analysis results using the CDP model showed that 25 to 32 mm around the reinforcing bar exceeded the elastic range of concrete. CONCLUSIONS : At the point where CRCP and JCP are connected, local stress concentration is inevitable because the friction and bonding conditions with the base layer and the degree of curling deformation restraint by CRCP rebars are different, and design improvement is expected through life cycle cost and long-term measurement analysis.

This study aimed to investigate the acrylamide content in frozen food products after cooking. Twenty samples of bread (Group 1) and 30 samples of processed tuberous and corn vegetable products (Group 2) were selected. Acrylamide levels were quantified using liquid chromatography tandem-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The frozen food samples were heated using the air fryer cooking method according to the product packaging and were compared to ready-to-eat French fries (Group 3). The results showed that the acrylamide content was the highest in group 3, followed by that in group 2 and group 1. The acrylamide content of all the samples was found to be within the domestic recommended standard of 1 mg/kg. However, when the samples that exceeded EU benchmark level (0.5 mg/kg) were selected and cooked using the deep-fat frying method according to the product packaging, one of them showed the acrylamide content of 1.83 mg/kg, which exceeded the domestic recommended standard. The present study highlights the need for continued evaluation and management to reduce acrylamide contents in frozen foods, as increasing domestic exposure to acrylamide is concerning.

The United States enforces the seafood import regulations so-called the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and by 2023, all exports of aquatic products and processed fish products by fisheries which have not obtained an “Comparability Finding” from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will be completely banned. Therefore, to respond to the US MMPA, it is critical to identify technologies and methods used in worldwide for reducing bycatch of marine mammals. In particular, marine mammals are frequently caught in five fisheries (trawl, gill net, trap, stow net and set net) in Korea, which is facing a great challenge. This study presented bycatch reduction methods by five fisheries, classified the methods by country, and suggested appropriate reduction methods which can be applied in Korea.

It is crucial to be sure about the safety of nuclear facilities for human resources who are in danger of radioactive emission, also diminishing the volume of the wastes that are buried under the ground. Chemical decontamination of nuclear facilities can provide these demands at the same time by dissolving the oxide layer, which radionuclides such as 60Co and 58Co have been penetrated, of parts that are utilized in nuclear plants. Although there are many commercial methods to approaching its aim and they perform a high decontamination factor, they have some issues such as applying organic acids which have the ability to chelate with radionuclides that can be washed by underground water, have large quantities of radioactive waste and damage to the surface by severe intergranular attack. A new method has been introduced by KAERI’s scientist which is named the HyBRID Process, in this process the main solution is the acidic form of Hydrazine. In this process, like other acid-washing processes, there is a chance of corrosion on the metal surface which is not desired. The metal surface is able to be protected during dissolving process by adding some organic and inorganic corrosion inhibitors such as PP2 and PP3. There is a very new research topic about ionic liquids (ILs) as corrosion inhibitors which illustrates a vast potential for this application due to their tunable nature and the variety of options for cationic and anionic parts. The key factors for ILs corrosion inhibitors such as the hardness properties are summarized. In this study, we review to the fundamentals and development of corrosion inhibitors for chemical decontamination and give an prospect with emphasis on the challenges to be overcome.

The presence of organic components in spent scintillation liquid should be considered during all steps of radioactive waste processing for final disposal. Scintillation liquids often referred to as cocktails are generated form radiochemical analyses of radionuclides, which mainly consists of mixtures of liquid organic materials such as toluene and xylene. Typical features of these liquid organic materials are volatility, combustibility and toxicity. These are the reason why special attention must be paid to the management of liquid organic radioactive wastes. To select an appropriate waste management strategy and to design the treatment process of spent scintillation cocktails, it is required to investigate the nature of the waste such as specific radioactivity and moisture content. The analysis results of spent scintillation liquid generated at Wolsong nuclear power plants will be discussed. An overview of the technical approaches available for the treatment of organic radioactive waste will be additionally provided.