바다의 사막화라 할 수 있는 갯녹음(barren ground)은 우리나라뿐만 아니라 미국, 일본 등 전세계적으로 발생하여 수산생물의 서식지 황폐화, 해양 탄소고 정 능력 약화, 해양생태계 순기능 상실이라는 부정적 영향을 미치고 있다. 갯 녹음의 발생원인은 기후변화, 해수온도 상승, 해양 산성화, 이산화탄소, 지하수, 조식동물, 해양오염 등 복합적인 요인으로 추정하고 있으나 현재까지는 정 확한 원인을 규명하지 못하고 있다. 갯녹음 대응을 위해 우리나라는 바다숲(marine forests) 조성사업을 시행하 고 있지만 갯녹음이 왜 발생하는지에 대한 원인을 명확하게 규명하지 못한채 사업이 진행되다 보니 갯녹음 발생이 줄어들지 않고 있다. 본 연구는 갯녹음의 유발요인을 찾기 위해 현재 해양환경관리를 위한 지표 (indicator)와 지수(index)를 살펴보고 바다숲 조성사업 시행에서 나타난 바다숲 조성사업 시행지침상의 평가항목, 천연 해조장 등급화상의 평가항목, 갯녹음의 진단 및 판정 기준상의 평가항목을 검토하고 이들 지표 및 지수에서 갯녹음 관 리를 위한 지표와 지수의 개발 방향에 대해 검토하였다.

This study aimed to develop a powderization strategy using porcine by-products (kidney, liver, and heart) by evaluating the effects of raw material type, pretreatment, and additives (hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose P645 and gelatin) on powder characteristics. Powders from kidney tissue were analyzed for yield, particle structure, compressibility, and size distribution, based on the drying method and additive composition. The spray-dried sample with gelatin at 1:0.5 (w/w) showed 20.4% compressibility and the smallest, most uniform particles, indicating excellent flowability. Due to its superior structural stability, gelatin was selected over HPMC P645. Liver and heart samples that underwent enzymatic hydrolysis and the Maillard reaction were spray-dried with gelatin and assessed for yield and microstructure. The Alcalase-treated liver sample showed the highest yield. Surface analysis confirmed that gelatin formed a protective film enhancing particle stability. These findings suggest gelatin-based spray drying is effective for producing high-quality powders from protein-rich by-products.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of partially replacing pork backfat with string cheese on the quality of dry-cured goat meat sausages. Two formulations were prepared: A control (C0, 20% backfat) and a treatment (C10), in which 10% backfat was replaced with string cheese. Proximate composition, fatty acid profile, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), pH, water activity, color, and texture were analyzed. The addition of string cheese significantly reduced fat and increased protein and moisture (p<0.05). Fatty acid analysis revealed higher medium-chain saturated fatty acids (C4:0- C8:0) and total saturated fatty acids (SFA), with a lower unsaturated-to-saturated fatty acid (UFA/SFA) ratio. Both groups showed TBARS values below the sensory threshold, but the treatment had significantly lower lipid oxidation (p<0.05). The treatment also had a higher pH, while water activity showed no difference. In color, the treatment exhibited significantly higher a* (redness) and b* (yellowness) values. Textural analysis indicated increased hardness but reduced cohesiveness and gumminess. These findings suggest string cheese can act as a fat replacer and functional ingredient that improves the nutritional and physicochemical characteristics of dry-cured goat sausages.

This study aims to validate the feasibility of using LiDAR reflectivity data to quantitatively estimate the retroreflectivity of road lane markings. The goal is to establish the optimal scanning conditions considering the channel position, angle of incidence, and vehicle speed for an accurate and consistent retroreflectivity assessment in mobile environments. Fifteen standard lane marking samples with known retroreflectivity values were scanned using an OS1-128 LiDAR sensor under controlled field conditions. A two-phase experiment was conducted: (1) a speed-based test to assess the influence of vehicle velocity (20-80 km/h) on LiDAR reflectivity measurements, and (2) a channel–angle–distance test using a static testbed to analyze the relationship between retroreflectivity, LiDAR channel position (that is, the angle of incidence), and measurement distance. Ground truth retroreflectivity values were obtained using a high-precision handheld retroreflectometer. Reflectivity measurements showed a strong correlation with standard retroreflectivity values, particularly at scanning angle between 100-115° and distances of 4.9-5.6 m. The coefficient of determination (R2) exceeded 0.97 across optimal conditions. Speedrelated tests confirmed that the LiDAR-based reflectivity remained stable with a minimal RMSE (< 5), even under high-speed driving scenarios. LiDAR sensors provided reliable and contactless estimates of pavement marking retroreflectivity when the channel angle and scanning distance were appropriately selected. The findings demonstrated that channel-specific calibration and incidence angle correction significantly improved the measurement accuracy. This suggests a practical path forward for automated large-scale retroreflectivity monitoring in road asset management systems.

This project aimed to understand the near-infrared (NIR), intensity, and reflectivity characteristics of LiDAR for measuring retroreflectivity and to understand the correlation between the characteristics of LiDAR and retroreflectivity. A 600 m-testbed was investigated using a survey vehicle equipped with LiDAR, and the testbed retroreflectivity and LiDAR data measurement values were compared. The reflectivity and intensity at night were not affected by sunlight compared with daytime, enabling stable data collection. However, NIR reacted very sensitively to sunlight, and the difference between daytime and nighttime NIR values was very large. In addition, by comparing the absolute error between the retroreflectivity and LiDAR data, we observed that the reflectivity was consistent with the data difference between day and night, and it was not significantly affected by sunlight. However, the intensity showed that the daytime measurement data were more scattered than the nighttime measurement data, resulting in low-precision collection stability caused by sunlight. An analysis of the correlation between retroreflectivity and LiDAR data using 40 data points revealed that the reflectivity and intensity data at night were highly correlated with retroreflectivity, with a P-value of less than 0.05. Reflectivity and intensity values at night correlate with retroreflectivity. The NIR light is sensitive to sunlight. Thus, it can be used as a solar correction index for future retroreflectivity analyses using intensity.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of Centella asiatica powder on the quality characteristics and storage stability of goat meat Tteokgalbi. The goat meat Tteokgalbi samples were prepared with four different quantities (0, 0.5, 1, and 1.5%) of Centella asiatica powder. The moisture content of the samples containing Centella asiatica powder was significantly lower than that of the control (p<0.05). The protein content of the samples containing Centella asiatica powder was significantly higher than that of the control (p<0.05). As the proportion of Centella asiatica powder increased, the pH, L*, and a* values of the uncooked and cooked samples decreased (p<0.05). The water holding capacity and the cooking yield of the uncooked and cooked samples were higher in the samples containing Centella asiatica powder than in the control (p<0.05). Also, with the increasing amounts of the Centella asiatica powder, the thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) levels decreased. The 1-1.5% Centella asiatica powder group showed lower levels of volatile basic nitrogen (VBN) than the other groups as per the assay (p<0.05). The results indicate that Centella asiatica powder could enhance the quality characteristics and storage stability of goat meat Tteokgabi.

This study evaluated the nutritional composition and quality traits of rabbit meat as compared to chicken meat. Samples of loin (M. longissimus dorsi) and breast meats were collected from rabbit and chicken carcasses, respectively. The meats were then analyzed for the proximate composition, collagen and energy contents, fatty acid composition, myoglobin and heme iron contents, pH value, water-holding capacity (WHC), cooking loss, meat color, Warner-Bratzler shear force (WBSF) value, and texture profile. Compared to chicken breast meat, lower (p<0.05) protein content and higher (p<0.05) ash and collagen contents were obtained in rabbit loin meat. Rabbit meat remarkably had higher (p<0.05) total polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and linolenic acid contents and lower (p<0.05) n-6/n-3 PUFA ratio as compared to chicken meat. The pH value and WHC were lower (p<0.05) in rabbit meat than in chicken meat (p<0.05). Rabbit meat exhibited lower (p<0.05) L* value and higher (p<0.05) a* and b* values compared to chicken meat (p<0.05). The WBSF value, hardness, and gumminess were higher (p<0.05) in rabbit meat than in chicken meat (p<0.05). These findings suggest that rabbit meat has higher essential n-3 PUFA, darker color, and firmer texture as compared to chicken meat.

PURPOSES : The Korea Expressway Corporation has been working on an early remodeling project for the Jungbu Expressway, to prepare techniques for the rehabilitation of the old CRCP. In this study, a literature review, field survey, and thickness design using MEPGD were conducted. This is to provide a procedure for the pre-treatment, or repair of the existing pavement in the JungBu Expressway. METHODS : To evaluate the pavement condition of the JungBu Expressway, the existing PMS data were analyzed, and field surveys were conducted for each pavement condition. The SMA overlay thickness design was performed using the pavement thickness design program (MEPGD). In addition, the repair procedure was reviewed considering the characteristics of the old CRCP in Korea. RESULTS : From the analysis of existing PMS, field surveys, and laboratory tests, it was discovered that the old CRCP condition of the Jungbu Expressway was not satisfactory. Using MEPDG, the SMA thicknesses for each scenario were proposed as 5, 8, and 10 cm. In addition, appropriate repair procedures for each distress type(punchpout, multiple repair, re-failure, failure of longitudinal joint, etc.) of damaged CRCP in Korea were proposed. CONCLUSIONS : For the remodeling project of the Jungbu Expressway, appropriate repairs should be performed for each type of distress in the old CRCP. In this study, an appropriate overlay thickness and pre-treatment method are suggested.

PURPOSES : Korea Expressway Corporation has been working on an early remodeling project for the Jungbu Expressway to prepare methods for the rehabilitation of the old CRCP(Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement). In this study, the distress of the old CRCP was classified, and the engineering properties of the core specimens for each failure type were evaluated. Based on the test results, the concrete conditions of the existing CRCP were evaluated. This provides a basis for the pre-treatment or repair of the existing CRCP in the JungBu Expressway. METHODS : To evaluate the pavement condition of the Jungbu Expressway, existing PMS(Pavement Management System) data were analyzed, and field surveys were conducted for each pavement condition. The longitudinal rebar depth, rebar spacing, horizontal crack, and pavement thickness were examined through core sampling and non-destructive testing. In addition, the core specimens were used to evaluate the compressive strength, chloride penetration test, chloride ion penetration resistance, and freeze-thaw resistance. RESULTS : From the analysis of existing PMS data, field surveys, and laboratory tests, it was found that the old CRCP condition of the Jungbu Expressway was not good. Various types of failures occurred, and horizontal cracks at the rebar location, upward rebar locations, and rebar corrosion were confirmed. In addition, the compressive strength was considerably high, but the durability-related index was judged to be poor. CONCLUSIONS : For the remodeling project of the Jungbu Expressway, appropriate repairs should be carried out for each type of distress in the old CRCP.

본 연구는 서울에서 강한 강수와 관련된 대기연직구조를 객관적으로 분류하고 대표 종관장과 강수 특성을 제시하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 2009년부터 2018년까지 여름철 (6~8월) 서울에서 강한 강수(>15 mm hr−1 ) 시 오산에서 비양 된 레윈존데 자료에 객관적 방법을 적용하여 대기연직구조를 분류하였다. 그 결과 대기 전체가 습윤한 형태인 Thin Tube (TT) 형이 34.7% (17회), 건조한 하층 위로 습윤한 층이 존재하는 Inverted V (IV) 형이 20.4% (10회), 습윤한 하층 위로 건조한 공기가 침투하는 Loaded Gun (LG)이 20.4% (10회)로 분석되었다. TT형의 경우 SRH 값이 357.6 J kg−1으로 역학적 불안정이 큰 반면, LG와 IV형의 경우 1000 hPa부터 600 hPa까지 열적 불안정이 큰 특징을 보였다. NCEP/FNL 자료를 사용한 합성장 분석에서 TT형의 경우 기압골 전면(500 hPa)인 서해상에 저기압이 위치하여 (850 hPa) 저기압이 강화될 수 있는 종관 패턴이 형성되었다. IV와 LG형의 경우 북만주와 중국의 북동에 강한 저기압이 위치하는 종관 패턴을 보이며, 기압경도에 의한 남서기류의 유입이 상대적으로 약하였다. 강수 전반부에 강수가 집중되는 형태가 모든 유형에서 나타났으며, 특히 IV형의 경우 강수 전반 높은 강도로 강수가 집중되어 내린다. TT형의 경우 가장 많은 강수량(123.9 mm)을 보였지만 다른 유형과 비교하였을 때, 강수가 전·후반 고르게 오랜 시간 지속되는 특징을 보였다. 본 연구 결과는 서울에서 강수와 관련된 고층관측자료의 이해도를 높이는 동시에 강수 예보기술 발전에 기여할 수 있을 것이다.

PURPOSES: This paper presents the noise reduction effect of asphalt concrete pavement using steel slag aggregate. METHODS: Steel slag aggregates induce various mechanical effects because of their high stiffness and specific gravity. It is also known that the noise reduction effect is due to its high specific gravity and porous nature. In this study, the noise reduction in a steel slag asphalt concrete pavement section was measured and analyzed. RESULTS : On average, an asphalt concrete pavement with steel slag reduces road traffic noise by about 2 dB(A). In addition, the analysis of sound pressure levels by frequency showed lower sound pressure levels in steel slag asphalt concrete pavement than general HMA in all frequency ranges (from low to high frequencies). An analysis of the benefits with regard to noise, by assuming a road-traffic noise reduction of 2 dB(A) with asphalt concrete pavement using steel slag, shows that the noise abatement cost approach can save 1.6 million won a year over soundproof wall costs. In addition, the noise damage cost approach results in cost savings (with regard to noise) of between 19 and 60 million won per year depending on the population density. CONCLUSIONS: The use of steel slag aggregate as an asphalt concrete mixture material not only improves the mechanical performance but also has a noise reduction effect. It is expected that the steel slag asphalt concrete pavement can reduce the environmental burden by utilizing resources and provide a safer and more comfortable pavement condition to the road users.

(주)파인텍에서 개발한 제올라이트 4A 분리막을 이용하여 물/알코올의 단일및 혼합성분의 투과증발 실험을 수행하였다. 다양한 온도 및 농도 조건 실험을 통해 물/메탄올(분리계수 250 이상) 물/에탄올(3,000 이상), 물/이소프로필알코올(1,500 이상), 물/부탄올 (1,500 이상) 혼합물로 부터 물을 선택적으로 분리할 수 있음을 확인하였다. 활동도계수-퓨개시티 모형, GMS 모형 및 Dusty Gas 모형을 이용하여 단일성분 및 혼합물의 투과증발 거동을 모사하였으며, GA (Genetic Algorithm) 및 SQP (sequential quadratic programming)를 이용한 상수추정을 통하여 제올라이트 활성층의 흡착 및 확산 상수를 구하였다.

본 연구에서는 제올라이트 4A 분리막((주)파인텍)에서의 물과 알코올(메탄올, 에탄올, IPA, 부탄올)의 1성분, 2성분 그리고 3성분 투과증발 특성을 실험 및 모형을 통해 분석하였다. 다양한 온도 및 농도 조건 실험을 통해 제올라이트 4A 분리막이 알코올로 부터 물을 선택적으로 분리할 수 있음을 확인하였으며, 이때 분리계수는 각각 물/메탄올 150 이상, 물/에탄올 3,000 이상, 물/IPA 1,500 이상, 물/부탄올 1,500 이상이었다. Generalized Maxwell Stefan 모형 및 Dusty Gas 모형을 이용하여 단일성분 및 혼합물의 투과증발 거동을 모사하였으며, Genetic Algorithm을 이용한 상수추정을 통하여 비지지체의 흡착 및 확산 상수를 구하였다.

폴리락타이드 재질의 식품용 기구 및 용기·포장에서 식품으로 이행될 우려가 있는 유해 중금속인 납, 카드뮴 및 비소의 이행량을 측정하고 안전성을 평가하기 위하여 국내에 유통중인 폴리락타이드 시료 총 211건을 수거하였다. 용출실험은 ‘식품용 기구 및 용기·포장 공전’의 조건 에 따라 식품모사용매인 4% acetic acid로 하였으며 온도 조건으로 70oC와 가혹사용조건인 100oC 모두 적용하여 이 행량을 비교하였다. 납, 카드뮴 및 비소의 이행량은 모두 70oC보다 100oC의 조건에서 증가하는 경향을 보였으나, 납 의 최대 이행량은 기준·규격과 비교하여 1.0%의 낮은 수 준이었고, 카드뮴은 모두 미량이 검출되었으며, 비소의 최대 이행량은 기준·규격 대비 3.9%의 낮은 수준으로 기준·규격을 초과하는 시료는 없었다. 이행량 결과를 바탕으로 납, 카드뮴 및 비소의 일일추정섭취량을 산출한 후 잠정주간섭취허용량 등과 비교하는 안전성평가를 진행하였으며, 국내에 유통되는 식품용 폴리락타이드 기구 및 용기·포장을 통한 납, 카드뮴 및 비소의 일일추정섭취량은 2.5 × 10−5~ 2.0 × 10−3μg/kg bw/day인 것으로 산출되었다. 용출조건별로는 70oC, 30분에서 카드뮴의 일일추정섭취량이 가장 낮았고, 100oC, 30분에서의 납 일일추정섭취량이 2.0 × 10−3μg/kg bw/day로 제일 높게 나타났으나, 납의 위해도는 인체안전기준(25 μg/kg bw/week)과 비교시 0.055% 수준으로 매우 낮음을 확인되었다. 이를 통하여 국내 유통 폴리락타이드 재질 식품용 기구 및 용기·포장에서의 납, 카드뮴 및 비소의 이행량은 매우 낮은 수준임을 확인하였고, 본 연구의 결과는 향후 식품용 기구 및 용기· 포 장의 안전관리를 위한 과학적인 근거자료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

PURPOSES: This paper presents a mix design method for using steel slag as an aggregate for asphalt mixtures. METHODS: Steel slag has a different density and absorption rate than natural aggregates. The asphalt content was calculated according to the steel slag characteristics, and the formula for aggregate-gradation correction was presented. RESULTS: The asphalt mix was designed using the proposed equations. Using the proposed mix design method, it was possible to design the asphalt mixture according to the target-usage amount of the recycled aggregate. CONCLUSIONS: The suggested method can be used for asphalt mix design using aggregates with different densities and absorption rates. It is expected to contribute to quality improvement by ensuring accurate calculation of mixing ratios for steel slag asphalt mixtures.

As the modern society is rapidly developing and people become affluent in materials, many new chemical compounds in different forms of products (e.g., antibiotics, pesticides, detergents, personal care products and plastic goods) are produced, used, and disposed of to the environments. Some of them are persistently having a harmful impact on the environment and mimicking endocrine properties; in general they are present in the environment at low concentrations, so they are called organic pollutants. These organic micropollutants flow to sewage treatment plants via different routes. In this study, the generation characteristics, exposure pathways, detection levels, and environmental impacts of organic micropollutants were critically reviewed. In addition, currently available risk assessment methods and management systems for the compounds were reviewed. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), for example, has monitored organic micropollutants and set the monitoring and management of some of the compounds as a priority. To effectively manage organic micropollutants in sewer systems, therefore, we should first monitor organic micropollutants of potential concern and then make a watch list of specific substances systematically, as described in guidelines on listing water pollutants in industrial wastewater.