The precast concrete (PC) method allows for simple assembly and disassembly of structures; however, ensuring airtight connections is crucial to prevent energy loss and maintain optimal building performance. This study focuses on the analytical investigation of the shear capacity of precast ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) ribs combined with standard concrete PC cladding walls. Five specimens were tested under static loading conditions to evaluate their structural performance and the thermal behavior of the UHPC rib shear keys. Test results indicated that the specimens exhibited remarkable structural performance, with shear capacity approximately three times greater than that of standard concrete. Numerical models were subsequently developed to predict the shear capacity of the shear keys under various loading conditions. A comparison between the experimental results and finite element (FE) models showed a maximum strength difference of less than 10% and a rib displacement error of up to 1.76 mm. These findings demonstrated the efficiency of the FE model for the simulation of the behavior of structures.

We compared the reproductive performance, non-productive performance, and milk composition performance of two groups of lactating cows that were either rice straw or tall fescue. We also compared and analyzed these parameters after the first parturition during the breeding period. The calving interval, artificial insemination, and duration from calving to conception were longer in the rice straw group than in the tall fescue group. The 305-day and peak milk yields were significantly higher in the tall fescue group than in the rice straw group (p<0.01). Milk fat content was significantly higher in the tall fescue group than in the rice straw group (p<0.001), but milk protein content was the same between the feeding groups. The difference in raw milk sales income between rice straw and tall fescue groups tended to increase as the number of lactations increased, but there was no effect of reduced feed costs. Analysis of the milk production and raw milk sales income of the surveyed farms revealed that the average milk production per head was significantly (p<0.05) higher in the tall fescue group than in the rice straw group, and raw milk sales income showed a similar tendency. Overall, these results provide important details to be considered when selecting feed as a way to reduce milk production and heifer raising costs. However, there remains a need for future follow-up studies exploring the relationship between feed choice and the management of heifers.

Supplementing feed components is becoming increasingly difficult for various reasons, including increased shipping costs, decreased capture efficiency, and global warming. For this reason, much research has been conducted globally to find alternative protein sources. The black soldier fly (BSF; Hermetia illucens) is an important feed item for nutritional accumulation and has environmental consequences. Few studies have been conducted to determine the nutritional level of the substrate, but most of these studies have involved modifying the substrate material. The aim of this study was to determine the ideal crude protein(CP) content of a substrate for BSF rearing. The experimental treatment was separated into three CP levels (low, 13.5%; medium, 20%; high, 26.5%) in the substrate. The results showed that the BSF weight (6.46%) and protein conversion ratio (1.13%) increased as the substrate CP level increased (p<0.05). In addition, protein (14.38%) and lipid (13.12%) yields were significantly increased (p<0.05). The BSF CP level increased as the substrate CP level increased (p<0.05). CP levels in the substrate upregulated the levels of certain fatty acids, essential amino acids, and non-essential amino acids (p<0.05). In conclusion, the potential values of BSF as feed were improved as the CP level of the substrate increased; However, no difference was found between medium and high CP levels in the rearing substrate. These results suggested that the substrate CP level should be at the medium level for optimal product quality. In conclusion, BSF quality is influenced by substrate nutrient levels, necessitating the development of specialized substrates for effective rearing.

For sustainable livestock industry, black soldier fly as eco-friendly animal protein source is spotlighted for swine and poultry. However, most of black soldier fly is reared in dirty condition like food waste. In this study, we investigated the effects of fiber level on the growth performance and nutrient composition of black soldier fly reared in specific substrate. Treatments were divided in two as Low (fiber level: 7.1%), and High (fiber level: 14.2%) with a total of 50,000 eggs each. The rearing box had a dimension with 1064 × 507 × 320 cm (length × width × height). Black soldier fly survival rate (72.24 vs. 76.48) and substrate consumption (77.43 vs. 80.37) were greater in High than Low. However, bioconversion (10.59 vs. 9.80) and protein conversion (8.97 vs. 8.00) were increased in Low than High. Gross energy was higher in High compared with Low (4,133 vs. 4,208). Some of essential amino acid (Isoleucine, leucine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan) were significantly higher in High compared with Low, and non-essential amino acid (alanine, aspartate, glycine, proline, serine, tyrosine) were higher in High compared with Low. Acids such as C12:0, C14:0, C15:0, and C20:1 were higher in High compared with Low, while C18:4 was higher in Low compared with High. As a result, black soldier fly reared in high fiber substrate might be a preferred option for rearing and producing a reliable animal protein source for monogastric animal.

콘크리트는 우수하고 뛰어난 내구성에 의해 구조물 건설에 가장 많이 사용되는 재료 중 하나이다. 오늘날 급격한 경제의 발전 및 도시화 등에 의해 오늘날 구조물은 대형화 및 고층화되고 있다. 이에 따라 고강도, 고경량, 고내구 콘크리트 개발에 대한 다양한 연구가 진행되고 있다. 특히 나노소재가 첨 가된 콘크리트는 나노소재에 의해 미세공극이 충진되어 강도 및 내구성이 우수한 것으로 알려져있다. 그러나 기존 나노소재가 적용된 콘크리트는 단위중량이 높아 이를 구조물에 적용시 자중을 증가시키 는 단점이 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 입자 직경이 10-100 μm이지만 입자 내부의 공극이 있어 단위 중량이 0.6t/m3인 Micro hollow sphere가 잔골재로 사용된 고경량, 고강도 콘크리트의 염화물 침투 특성을 평가하였다. 본 연구에서 사용된 실험변수로써 Micro hollow sphere의 잔골재 치환량(0%, 42%, 100%)가 고려되었으며, 이 시편의 단위중량은 각각 2.37 t/m3, 1.89 t/m3, 1.62 t/m3이다. Micro hollow sphere가 사용된 콘크리트의 염화물 침투 특성은 NT-Build 492 시험을 통해 평가되었다. 실 험결과 Micro hollow sphere 치환율이 0%, 42%, 100%인 실험체의 단위중량은 염화이온 확산계수는 각각 4.45 x10-13 m2/s, 2.57 x10-13 m2/s, 1.4x10-13 m2/s로 Micro hollow sphere 치환량이 증 가함에 따라 염화이온 침투 저항성이 증가하는 것으로 확인되었다. 따라서, Micro hollow sphere를 이용한다면 단위중량이 작으며 내구성이 큰 고경량, 고내구 콘크리트 배합이 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP)는 섬유와 폴리머가 결합된 복합재료로써 중량 대비 강도가 높아 취급 및 운반이 용이할 뿐 아니라 인장강도 등의 역학 성능이 우수한 재료이다. 더욱이, FRP는 뛰어 난 내부식성에 의해 기존 철근과 달리 부식이 발생하지 않는 장점이 있다. 이 장점에 의해 FRP를 기 존 철근대체재로 활용하기 위한 다양한 연구가 수행되고 있다. 그러나 FRP는 탄소성 거동을 하는 철 근과 달리 완전탄성거동을 하는 취성적 재료로써 안전성 문제에 의해 철근대체재로의 사용은 한계가 명확한 실정이다. 최근 FRP의 취성파괴 문제를 해결하기 위해 연속섬유가 사용된 FRP가 아닌 단섬유 를 사용후 Stitched를 이용하여 파괴시 응력을 재분배하여 FRP의 단계적 파괴를 유도하기 위한 연구 가 국방, 항공 분야를 중심으로 연구되고 있으나, 이를 건설분야에 적용하기 위한 연구는 극히 제한적 으로 수행되고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 의사소성이 확보된 FRP를 철근대체재로 사용하기 위한 기초 연구로써 Stitched된 단섬유 FRP 보강재의 단계적 파괴여부를 실험적으로 확인하였다. 실험변수로써 Stitched 여부가 고려되었으며, 직접인장시험을 통해 FRP 보강재의 인장거동이 확인되었다. 실험결과 Stitched되지 않은 FRP 시편은 최대응력 도달 후 취성적으로 파괴되었다. 반면 Stitched된 FRP 시편은 최대 강도 도달 후 최대 강도 대비 66%~75%의 응력이 약 0.0071ε 구간동안 유지되는 것으로 나타 났다.

본 연구에서는 폐타이어를 파쇄한 재생 SBR(Styrene-Butadience Rubber)을 사용하여 탄성 고무 층 의 파단 시의 인장 강도 및 연신도와 같은 인장특성 및 충격 흡수 및 수직 변형과 같은 동적특성을 평가하였고, 섬유 보강재를 혼입하여 탄성 고무 층의 취약점을 개선시키고자 하였다. 주요변수로 다짐 횟수, 바인더-고무분말 비율, 양생기간, 양생온도, 양생습도, 섬유 보강재의 종류를 고려하였다. 실험 결과, 재생 SBR을 사용한 탄성 고무 층의 인장 강도는 다짐 횟수, 바인더-고무분말 비율, 양생기간 및 온도가 증가함에 따라 증가하였으며, 파단 시 연신도는 양생온도와 기간에 영향을 받는 것으로 나 타났다. 충격 흡수와 수직 변형은 다짐횟수 및 바인더-고무분말 비율이 증가함에 따라 경도가 증가하 여 감소하는 경향을 나타내었다. 또한 양생온도가 탄성 고무 층의 인장 특성에 뚜렷한 영향을 미치며, 적절한 양생온도를 유지할 경우(약 50℃) 상대적으로 낮은 탄성 고무 층의 인장 특성을 개선할 수 있는 가능성을 제시하였다. 보강재로 폴리머 합성 섬유인 Polypropylene(PP), Polyester(PET), Nylon(NY)을 1%까지 혼입하는 경우 재생 SBR이 가진 충격 흡수 능력은 그대로 유지하면서, 인장강도를 향상시킬 수 있음을 확인하였다.

Given the recent increases in feed cost, the demand for rice straw has been increasing on dairy farms because it is cheaper than expensive imported forages. Therefore, it is necessary to study the effect of rice straw feeding on the growth and productivity of dairy heifers. This study compared how feeding tall fescue and rice straw affects the growth, age at first calving, and feed cost of heifers. we compared the growth, age at first calving, and feed cost for each group during the breeding period. Body height was higher in the tall fescue-fed group than in the rice straw-fed group (p<0.05). The length of the growing stage was significantly shorter in the tall fescue group than in the rice straw group (p<0.001) and the age at calving also showed a significant reduction in the tall fescue group compared to the rice straw group (p<0.001). However, the feed cost was lower in the rice straw group because of the difference in the unit price of forage (p<0.001). Based on these results, during the growing period, the rice straw group had delays in growth and the age at first calving compared to the tall fescue group, but also had reduced feed costs in the short term.

Weaning stress is the most common issue in weanling pigs, and increases diarrhea and mortality. Various wavelengths of light irradiation affect the body owing to the association with biophotons. Biophotons are very weak photons in the visible light range generated during metabolic and chemical reactions in vivo. Immune mechanisms are activated by increasing signal transmission between cells through biophoton emission. This study evaluated the influence of ultra-weak light (LED) on growth performance, antioxidant status, and stress of weaned piglets. A total of 120 weaned pigs with an average initial body weight of 7.04±0.01 kg (age: 21 d) were allotted to two treatments (Control and LED) with 10 replicates. Diets prepared in pellet form were administered to the pigs in three phases including Phase 1 (0–14 d), Phase 2 (15–28 d), and Phase 3 (29–42 d). At the end of the study, the average daily gain (8.96%, p<0.05) and feed efficiency (6.56%, p<0.05) of pigs was significantly increased at phase 3 in the LED treatment. Low concentration of malondialdehyde (12.58%, p<0.05) and high concentrations of glutathione reductase (7.41%, p<0.01) and total antioxidant capacity (5.48%, p<0.05) were observed in the LED treatment at Day 42. The concentration of hair cortisol was also decreased (24.05%, p<0.05) in the LED treatment at Day 42. In conclusion, the use of LED for weanling pigs is recommended to improve growth performance by modulating antioxidant capacity and cortisol level in hair.

Black soldier fly (BSF, Hermetia illucens) has been noted as an excellent feed ingredient. However, there is limited information on rearing and processing technology. Thus, this study was conducted to evaluate the substrates for rearing BSF and the optimal processing method for BSF performance. Study separated as 2 experiment, BSF rearing and drying method(Exp 1.) and EP-processing method(exp 2.). During the study, 30 clutches were reared, with 10 per substrate. Three substrates, namely food waste (FW), tofu by-product (TF), and vegetable waste with two drying methods, namely hot air dry (AD) and microwave dry (MW) at expanding (EP) ratios of 5:5 and 7:3, were examined by evaluating their rearing performance, nutrient contents, in vitro digestibility and lipid oxidation stability during storage (0, 14 and 28 days). In experiment 1, the rearing substrates and drying methods were evaluated. Compared with that of conventional methods (FW, AD), the TF substrates and MW method showed higher dry matter contents (3.43%) and in vitro digestibility (1.62%) but lower ether extract contents(3.53%; p<0.05). However, the malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration under MW treatments decreased during storage (5.77%, 4.69% and 3.24%; p<0.05). In experiment 2, compared with that of the 7:3 EP-BSF ratio, the 5:5 EP-BSF ratio showed higher in vitro digestibility (2.70%) and lower MDA concentration during storage (19.19%, 7.96% and 6.42%; p<0.05). In conclusion, the optimal conditions for BSF rearing and ensuring product quality were TF substrates, MW methods and a 5:5 corn:BSF ratio. Therefore, the optimal conditions for producing EP-BSF can present an excellent feed ingredient alternative for swine feed.

우리나라 여러 해양환경 지역으로부터 확보한 370주의 해양세균, 균류, 미세조류로부터 기초생 리활성(항산화, 항염, 항균, 항암, 항바이러스)을 조사하여 채집지, 분리원, 종(種) 수준에서의 활성결과를 비교하였다. 해양세균의 경우, 일반적으로 유용성이 많이 알려진 Streptomyces 속 과 Bacillus 속에 속하는 균주들이 두드러진 강한 효능이 관찰되었고, 주로 해양퇴적물로부터 유용한 자원을 분리할 수 있었다. 해양균류와 미세조류의 경우에도 종 특이적으로 활성이 강 하게 나타나는 결과를 확인할 수 있었고, 효능 특이적으로 활성을 보이는 결과도 얻을 수 있었 다. 이러한 결과를 바탕으로 추후 특정질병에 선택적으로 효능을 보이는 화학물질 연구 또는 자원 기반 연구 수행 시 유용성을 전제로 한 자원 확보 전략 수립과 산업 활성화를 위한 전 략소재로 우선적 접근이 용이할 수 있는 연구결과라 생각된다. 또한, 이들 결과를 해양바이오 뱅크를 통한 분양소재로 활용함으로써 학계, 산업계에서 활용하여 해양바이오산업 활성화에 좀 더 빠른 접근을 도울 수 있다고 생각한다.

On pig farms, the highest mortality rate is observed among nursing piglets. To reduce this mortality rate, farmers need to carefully observe the piglets to prevent accidents such as being crushed and to maintain a proper body temperature. However, observing a large number of pigs individually can be challenging for farmers. Therefore, our aim was to detect the behavior of piglets and sows in real-time using deep learning models, such as YOLOv4-CSP and YOLOv7-E6E, that allow for real-time object detection. YOLOv4-CSP reduces computational cost by partitioning feature maps and utilizing Cross-stage Hierarchy to remove redundant gradient calculation. YOLOv7-E6E analyzes and controls gradient paths such that the weights of each layer learn diverse features. We detected standing, sitting, and lying behaviors in sows and lactating and starving behaviors in piglets, which indicate nursing behavior and movement to colder areas away from the group. We optimized the model parameters for the best object detection and improved reliability by acquiring data through experts. We conducted object detection for the five different behaviors. The YOLOv4-CSP model achieved an accuracy of 0.63 and mAP of 0.662, whereas the YOLOv7-E6E model showed an accuracy of 0.65 and mAP of 0.637. Therefore, based on mAP, which includes both class and localization performance, YOLOv4-CSP showed the superior performance. Such research is anticipated to be effectively utilized for the behavioral analysis of fattening pigs and in preventing piglet crushing in the future.

We aimed to investigate the effect of environmental enrichment via toys on the behaviour and performance of weanling pigs. A total of 300 pigs (LYD) were housed in different pens with ten pigs per replicate and ten pigs per head divided into 3 groups. Group 1 was called “CON” and received no toys, group 2 was TOY-2, and pigs in this group had access to toys in the first 2 weeks, and lastly, pigs in TOY-4 were given toys in the fourth week. The pigs had access to feed and water ad-libitum. The individual pig behaviours in each group was recorded on days 14 and 28 (d 14 and 28) with a video camera for accuracy. The results showed higher (p<0.05) overall ADG in TOY-4 compared with CON, while the overall ADFI was higher (p<0.05) in TOY-supplemented groups compared to CON. Diarrhea incidence and fecal score were lower on D 14 in TOY-supplemented groups compared with CON. Behavioural features such as ear biting and fighting were lower (p<0.05) in TOY-supplemented groups compared with CON on D 14. Tail biting was lower (p<0.05) in TOY-2 compared with CON at D 14. Conversely, at D 28, tail biting was lower (p<0.05) in TOY-4 compared with CON. The ADG improved due to the toy supplied to reduce undesirable social behaviours. We concluded that the environmental enrichment of pens with toys can help to improve the welfare in weaning pigs, leading to a greater survivability and more production thereby improving farmer incomes.

지리산 국립공원 내 구상나무림의 종조성과 식생구조를 파악하기 위하여 구상나무 자생지역에 약 400㎡ 면적의 조사구 49개소를 설정하여, 식물사회학적 방법에 따라 현장조사를 실시하고, 이원지표종분석(TWINSPAN)과 표조작법을 병용하여 군집 분류를 실시했다. 그 후 군집 유형별 중요치를 활용한 종조성 분석, 종다양도 분석, 흉고직경급 분석, 치수 분석 및 유사도 분석을 시행하였다. 군집 분류 결과, 지리산의 구상나무림은 A, B, C, D, E 등 총 5개의 군집으로 분류되었다. 관중-함박꽃나무-조릿대와 미역취-사스래나무-실새풀에 의하여 2개의 군집으로 구분되며, 전자는 층층나무-산수국에 의하여 A, B 유형으로 구분되었다. 후자는 마가목-진달래 군집과 전형군집인 E 유형으로 구분되고, 가문비나무-곰취와 단풍취에 의하여 C, D 유형으로 구분되었다. 식생 분석을 통해 지리산 구상나무림은 구상나무, 신갈나무, 당단풍나무, 쇠물푸레나무, 사스래나무 등의 중요치가 높게 나타났으며, 종다양도의 경우 선행 연구에서 나타난 지리산 구상나무림의 종다양도와 유사한 결과를 나타내었다. 흉고직경급 분석 결과 전 층위에서 구상나무가 우점하며 치수 생장도 양호하여 당분간 구상나무의 우점이 유지될 것으로 판단하나, 추후 증가할 것으로 예상되는 생물다양성의 가치와 기후변화로 인한 위협을 고려하였을 때, 지속적인 모니터링을 실시하여 각종 위협에 대응하는 체계적인 보전 및 관리가 요구된다.

One-dimensional MgO nanostructures with various morphologies were synthesized by a thermal evaporation method. The synthesis process was carried out in air at atmospheric pressure, which made the process very simple. A mixed powder of magnesium and active carbon was used as the source powder. The morphologies of the MgO nanostructures were changed by varying the growth temperature. When the growth temperature was 700 °C, untapered nanowires with smooth surfaces were grown. As the temperature increased to 850 °C, 1,000 °C and 1,100 °C, tapered nanobelts, tapered nanowires and then knotted nanowires were sequentially observed. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that the MgO nanostructures had a cubic crystallographic structure. Energy dispersive X-ray analysis showed that the nanostructures were composed of Mg and O elements, indicating high purity MgO nanostructures. Fourier transform infrared spectra peaks showed the characteristic absorption of MgO. No catalyst particles were observed at the tips of the one-dimensional nanostructures, which suggested that the one-dimensional nanostructures were grown in a vapor-solid growth mechanism.