PURPOSES : Concrete, which is a construction material, is the most widely used compression material; however, unlike steel, it exhibits nonlinear material characteristics. Therefore, to examine the behavior of structures under the nonlinear conditions of concrete materials, one must select an appropriate numerical-analysis technique and a reasonable material model. When performing the nonlinear numerical analysis of a structure using general-purpose structural analysis software, the stress–strain curve or the Mohr–Coulomb failure criterion is typically employed to consider the nonlinear material characteristics. In this study, an efficient nonlinear numerical analysis is conducted by defining the stress–strain curves and Mohr–Coulomb parameters applicable to Strand7 to examine and design the stability of reinforced concrete structures. METHODS : This study was conducted by improving existing data. Based on the tensile region of the concrete stress–strain curve presented in a simple shape and the results of the splitting test, the proposed Mohr–Coulomb parameter was improved based on regulations stipulated in the design standards of concrete structures. The characteristics and usability of the improved material models were examined using concrete splitting tensile and bending models. RESULTS : A yield area distribution similar to that of the reference data is obtained when the Mohr–Coulomb material model is used in the numerical analysis of the concrete splitting tension, thus confirming the validity of the model. In the Mohr–Coulomb material model, nonlinear resistance continues even after the maximum reaction force occurs. However, when the stress–strain curve material model is applied, at the moment the maximum reaction force occurs, the material yields and begins to be damaged. In addition, by applying the Mohr–Coulomb material model to the bending numerical-analysis model, the magnitude of stress in the tensile region from the initial stage exceeds the yield stress defined in the stress–strain curve. CONCLUSIONS : Based on a series of examples, the usability of the proposed concrete stress–strain curve and Mohr–Coulomb parameters is confirmed. However, to obtain numerical-analysis results that are consistent with the nonlinear behavior of actual structures, nonlinear testing of reinforced concrete structures shall be conducted and material models shall be improved.

In this research, the marine medaka Oryzias javanicus underwent a 96 h exposure to two concentrations of the red tide dinoflagellate Karenia mikimotoi (1,000 and 5,000 cells mL-1), and the temporal variations in biochemical responses related to antioxidant and immunity parameters were assessed in the liver tissue. The study revealed a significant increase in ichthyotoxicity with elevated cell concentrations of K. mikimotoi, especially evident at 96 h in marine medaka exposed to 5,000 cells mL-1. At 1,000 cells mL-1 of K. mikimotoi, the opercular respiratory rate showed a significant increase, whereas exposure to 5,000 cells mL-1 resulted in a lowered rate. The intracellular malondialdehyde content was significantly elevated in response to both cell concentrations at 96 h. Regarding glutathione content, levels were significantly increased by exposure to both cell concentrations. Catalase and superoxide dismutase enzymatic activities experienced an increase at 1,000 cells mL-1 of K. mikimotoi, while their activities were reduced at 5,000 cells mL-1 at 96 h. The analysis of two immunity parameters, alternative complement pathway and lysozyme, demonstrated significantly reduced activities in the liver tissue exposed to 5,000 cells mL-1 of K. mikimotoi. These findings aim to enhance the understanding of K. mikimotoi toxicity in marine fish by offering insights into biochemical responses associated with harmful algal blooms.

본 연구는 육안판단이 아닌 엽록소형광 이미지 측정기 법을 이용하여 비파괴적으로 수박접목묘 플러그트레이 단일 셀에 대해 건조스트레스를 정량화하고자 수행되었 다. 접목 후 6일차 수박접목묘를 3일동안 균일한 관수관 리 하에서 재배한 후 건조스트레스를 부여하였다. 이후 플러그트레이 단일 셀 형태의 수분함량센서를 이용하여 D1(53.0%, 충분한 수분상태)단계부터 D9(15.7%, 극심한 건조스트레스)단계까지 9개 그룹으로 분류하고 엽록소 형광을 측정하였다. 또한 건조스트레스에 영향을 받은 묘(D5-D9)에 재관수하여 육안판단으로 확인되지 않은 광합성 및 생육 회복 수준을 측정하였다. 3개의 건조스트레스 단계의 엽록소형광 곡선 형태는 건조스트레스 조기 탐지에 대해 다른 양상을 보였다. 총 16개의 엽록소 형광 지수는 건조스트레스에 노출되면서 지속적으로 감소하였으며, 육안으로 판단 가능한 D5(32.1%)단계에서 크게 감소하였다. 형광감소율(Rfd_Lss)는 초기 건조스트 레스 수준(D5-D6)에서 명확하게 감소하기 시작하였으며, 최대 광화학효율(Fv/Fm)은 극심한 건조스트레스 수준 (D7-D9)에서 크게 감소하였다. 따라서, Rfd_Lss 및 Fv/ Fm 지수를 건조스트레스의 초기 및 이후 단계에서 생육 및 광합성 회복 평가를 위한 지표로 선정하였다. 개별 엽록소형광 지수의 수치값 차이와 엽록소형광 이미지를 통해 건조스트레스 수준이 직관적으로 확인되었다. 이러 한 결과는 Rfd_Lss와 Fv/Fm은 각각 초기 및 극심한 건 조스트레스를 탐지하지 위한 엽록소형광 지수로 활용될 수 있으며, Fv/Fm은 재관수시 회복 평가를 위한 최적의 엽록소형광 지수로 판단된다.

화이트 클로버에서 마이코라이자 접종이 가뭄스트레스와 관련된 생리학적 요인들을 조사하기 위하여, 마이코라이자 접종 (AM) 또는 비접종구에서 정상관수 (WW) 또는 가뭄 스트레스 처리 (DS)하여 7일동안 주기적으로 잎 수분포텐셜, 상대수분함량, 건물중, 광합성효율, 증산, 기공전도성, 프롤린 및 암모니아 함량을 각각 측정하였다. 모든 조사항목에서 정상적인 관수조건 (대조구)에서는 전 시험기간 중 변화가 매우 적었으며, 마이코라이자 접종에 의한 변화도 매

The effects of intra-peritoneal injection of inorganic mercury on haemato-logical parameters and hepatic oxidative stress enzyme activities were studied in common carp, Cyprinus carpio. The fish were injected thrice intra-peritoneally with mercuric chlori

1. 반구형 각의 분포 및 집중하중에 의한 좌굴응력 해석은 변형된 각의 형상에 따라 타원체 각의 응력으로 해석함이 타당하다. 2. 일정 한계이상의 형상계수를 갖는 반 구형각에 대하여서는 재료상수를 형상계수의 승수로 고려한 수정된 임계좌굴 하중으로 탄소성 좌굴을 판정함이 더 양호한 결을 준다. 3. 탄소성 좌굴에 있어서 소모된 소성변형 에너지를 계산하기 위하여 항성변형 에너지를 계산하기 위하여 항상선를 따르는 에너지법을 이용하면 양호한 결과를 얻을 수 있다.

Background: This study aimed to investigate out the influence of drought stress on the physiological responses of Dendropanax morbifera seedlings. Methods and Results: Drought stress was induced by discontinuing water supply for 30 days. Under drought stress, photosynthetic activity was significantly reduced with decreasing soil water content (SWC), as revealed by the parameters such as Fv/Fm, maximum photosynthetic rate (PN max), stomatal conductance (gs), stomatal transpiration rate (E), and intercellular CO2 concentration (Ci). However, water use efficiency (WUE) was increased by 2.5 times because of the decrease in gs to reduce transpiration. Particularly, E and gs were remarkably decreased when water was withheld for 21 days at 6.2% of SWC. Dendropanax morbifera leaves showed osmotic adjustment of −0.30MPa at full turgor and −0.13 MPa at zero turgor. In contrast, the maximum bulk modulus of elasticity (Emax) did not change significantly. Thus, Dendropanax morbifera seedlings could tolerate drought stress via osmotic adjustment. Conclusions: Drought avoidance mechanisms of D. morbifera involve reduction in water loss from plants, through the control of stomatal transpiration, and reduction in cellular osmotic potential. Notably photosynthetic activity was remarkably reduced, to approximately 6% of the SWC.

We sought to identify optimal temperatures for aquaculture of juveniles at a length of 7.2 cm ± 0.1 cm. The impact of four temperatures (20℃, 24℃, 28℃, and 32℃) on feeding rate, growth performance, and stress responses (i.e., blood cortisol, glucose, alanine transaminase [ALT], and aspartate transaminase [AST] content) of juvenile red-spotted grouper was measured over a period of 6 wks. Red-spotted grouper had significantly higher final body weight (g) at 24℃ and 28℃ than at 20℃ or 32℃, and greater percentage body weight increase/day at 24℃ than at 28℃. There were significant differences in feeding rate, depending on the number of weeks. The 6-wk feeding rate was highest at 28℃, followed by 32℃, 24℃, and 20℃, while the lowest feed conversion ratio occurred at 24℃, followed by 28℃, 32℃, and 20℃. After 6 wks, there were no significant differences in plasma cortisol or AST levels. However, there were significant increases in plasma glucose and ALT levels at 32℃ compared to at 20℃. Although red-spotted grouper at 32℃ did not show a significant increase in blood cortisol levels, our results suggested that at 32℃ the red-spotted grouper experiences high energy-demand (i.e., high glucose level) and stress (i.e., high ALT), especially in the liver. Based on body weight, % body weight increase/day, feed conversion ratio, and stress indicators, the optimal temperature for aquaculture of red-spotted grouper was ~24℃. Additional studies at temperatures between 24℃ and 28℃ will be required to identify the exact optimal temperature for juvenile red-spotted grouper culture.