Due to recent increase in the number of elderly patients, there is a problem of nutritional imbalance and immune function in the elderly due to decreased ability to consume food. To solve these problems, this study was conducted to verify an immunityenhancing effect of Sagunja-tang porridge (SP) on cyclophosphamide (CPA)-induced immunosuppression using an animal model. Experimental groups were set as normal control, CPA-treated group, positive control group, and SP-treated groups (0.25%, 0.5%, 1.0%). Except for the normal control group, experimental groups were injected with 100 μL of CPA dissolved in 0.9% NaCl at a concentration of 150 mg/kg twice at the beginning of the experiment and 3 days later to induce immunosuppression. When spleen cell proliferation was analyzed, both B and T cells were decreased in the immunosuppressed group, but increased in test substance-treated groups in a concentration-dependent manner. To see the effect of improving immunity, levels of IgA known to protect the mucosal surface were measured. Higher levels of IgA were found in SP-low concentration (SL) and SP-middle concentration (SM) groups. These results suggest that using SP might be an effective way to improve nutritional imbalance and immune function in the elderly.

This study compared and analyzed fish communities and mortality rates based on different survey methods (mesh size and retrieval frequency) of stationary nets, which are actively used in freshwater fish surveys in Korea, and proposed an appropriate survey method. Field surveys were conducted on the mainstream of the Nakdong River from May to June 2022 through a total of 10 times of fyke net surveys. The number of species and individuals collected varied significantly depending on the mesh size of the net (5 mm vs. 15 mm) (P<0.001), and larger species with an average total length of over 9 cm were mainly collected in the 15 mm mesh. However, the number of species (P=0.684) and individuals (P=0.100) collected did not show statistically significant differences depending on retrieval frequency (once/24 hours vs. twice/24 hours). In contrast, the mortality rate of fish differed based on all survey methods (mesh size, P<0.001; retrieval frequency, P<0.05), with mortality decreasing as the mesh size increased and retrieval frequency increased. Fyke nets are one of the standard fishing gears used in freshwater fish research in Korea, and to ensure species diversity, it is recommended to maintain the current standard mesh size of 5 mm. However, reducing the current 48-hour deployment time or increasing the retrieval frequency could lower the mortality rate. Furthermore, future research should focus on the differences in fish communities based on the combination of fishing gears commonly used in Korea to improve fish survey methodologies suitable for domestic freshwater environments.

The purpose of this study was to enhance the correlation between the dependent and independent variables in a prediction model of pavement performance for local roads on Jeju Island by applying K-means clustering for data preprocessing, thereby improving the accuracy of the prediction model. Pavement management system (PMS) data from Jeju Island were utilized. K-means clustering was applied, with the optimal K value determined using the elbow method and silhouette score. The Haversine formula was used to calculate the distances between the analysis sections and weather stations, and Delaunay triangulation and inverse distance weighting (IDW) were employed to interpolate the magnitude of the influencing factors. The preprocessed data were then analyzed for correlations between the rutting depth (RD) and influencing factors, and a prediction model was developed through multiple linear regression analysis. The RD prediction model demonstrated the highest performance with an R² of 0.32 and root-mean-square error (RMSE) of 1.48. This indicates that preprocessing based on the RD is more effective for developing an RD prediction model. The study also observed that the lack of pavement-age data in the analysis was a limiting factor for the prediction accuracy. The application of K-means clustering for data preprocessing effectively improved the correlation between the dependent and independent variables, particularly in the RD prediction model. Future research is expected to further enhance the prediction accuracy by including pavement-age data.

PURPOSES : This study aims to evaluate the vertical displacement caused by differential drying shrinkage in concrete pavements within tunnels under various independent variables using structural analysis. METHODS : The behavior of differential drying shrinkage was assessed based on literature reviews of slab thickness and atmospheric humidity. The equivalent linear temperature difference (ELTD) values were analyzed using regression analysis. A three-dimensional solid element model of a two-lane highway tunnel section with six slabs was created using the ABAQUS finite element program by referring to standard drawings. Dowels and tie bars were placed in accordance with the highway standards of the Korean Highway Corporation. RESULTS : The results of a finite element analysis revealed no significant difference in vertical displacement owing to the type of slab base. However, thicker slabs exhibited a smaller vertical displacement. Additional dowels installed at the shoulder of the driving lane did not significantly inhibit vertical displacement. A narrower joint spacing resulted in a smaller vertical displacement. A comparison with field data from Tunnel A showed that the amount of differential drying shrinkage varied with the relative humidity of the atmosphere during different seasons. CONCLUSIONS : Increasing the slab thickness and reducing the joint spacing can improve driving performance by mitigating differential drying shrinkage during dry winter conditions. Future research will involve the creation of indoor test specimens to further analyze the behavior of differential drying shrinkage under varying conditions of relative humidity, slab base moisture, and wind presence.

현재 국내 고속도로는 과거 대비 새로운 재료 개발 및 공법이 적용되고 있으나, 설계법은 과거 10년 대비 큰 변화가 없어서 실무에 서 적지 않은 어려움을 호소하고 있다. 2011년 개발 완료되어 실용화된 “한국형 포장설계법(KPRP, Korean Pavement Research Program)”을 통해 포장단면 설계 및 시공에 있어서 공기단축 및 원가절감은 어느 정도 달성했으나, 그 후 후속 연구 및 효율적 유지 관리로 인하여 “변화하는 포장 설계 트랜드” 반영이 미흡한 현실이다. 최근 고속도로 포장은 “효율적 포장”이 아닌 “장수명 포장”으로 그 설계, 시공 및 유지관리 패러다임에 변화를 주는 추세로, 이에 상응하는 포장설계 플랫폼 개발이 필요한 상황이다. 본 연구는 EXPD-JCP의 개선 방향으로 매뉴얼에서 제시한 전이함수와 기존 KPRP 소스코드 내 전이함수를 비교하여 가장 적합한 전이함수를 선정하는 방향으로 진행한다. Spalling의 변수들로는 중차량 비율, 수정동결지수, 쪼갬인장강도, 포장 두께가 있다. IRI 산 정 시 주요한 인자인 Spalling의 계산식을 검토하고 계산식 내의 변수들을 검증한다. 기존 KPRP JCP의 공용성해석 소스코드가“도로 포장 구조 설계 요령(국토교통부, 2015)”과 상이함과 더불어 피로균열과 IRI 둘 다 과소설계의 가능성이 매우 다분하므로 학술용역 발 주기관과 협의하여 확보한 HPMS 데이터를 활용하여 소스코드와“도로포장 구조 설계 요령(국토교통부, 2015)”의 전이함수를 검증하고 보정한 후 안전측의 포장설계가 가능한 전이함수를 선정한다. 데이터 확보가 용이하지 않을 경우 KPRP JCP에 대한 과거의 문헌들을 수집하고 분석하여 JCP의 공용성 전이함수들의 변수와 식을 검토하고 KPRP 소스코드와“도로포장 구조 설계 요령(국토교통부, 2015)” 의 전이함수 식 중 안전측의 포장설계가 가능한 전이함수 식을 선정하여 적용한다.

CRCP(Continuously Reinforced Cement Pavement)는 시멘트 콘크리트 포장 공법 중 하나이다. 한국형 포장 설계법(KPRP: Korean Pavement Research Program)은 국내 실정에 맞게 개발된 도로 포장 설계법으로, 2011년에 최초로 개발되었다. 현재 최신 버전은 2016년 4월에 발표된 것으로, 이후 약 8년간 업데이트가 이루어지지 않았다. 본 연구의 목적은 한국형 포장 설계법 내 기존 CRCP 해 석 모듈을 분석하고 이를 개선하는 것이다. 또한, 본 연구에서 개선된 CRCP 해석 모듈은 추후 개발 예정인 고속도로 역학적-경험적 설계법(EXPD: EXpressway Pavement Design)에 적용될 예정이다. 문헌 조사를 통해 한국형 포장 설계법의 설계 매뉴얼인 국토교통 부의 도로포장 구조 설계요령(2015)과 TxCRCP-ME의 설계 매뉴얼인 Texas Tech University의 Develop Mechanistic-Empirical Design for CRCP(Soojun Ha 외, 2012)의 내용이 유사함을 확인하였다. 또한, 한국형 포장 설계법 내 기존 CRCP 해석 모듈이 Texas Tech University에서 개발한 역학적-경험적 설계 포장 프로그램인 TxCRCP-ME와 유사함을 확인하였다. 그러나, 휨강도, 탄성계수, 함수비, 복합지지력 K값, 허용하중반복횟수 등 사용자가 입력한 값에 기반한 계산 과정과 공용성 해석에서 기존 KPRP의 CRCP 해석 모듈이 설계 매뉴얼인 국토교통부의 도로포장 구조 설계요령(2015)과 차이점을 보였다. 이러한 분석을 토대로, 추후 개발 예정인 EXPD-CRCP는 기존 KPRP에서 설계 매뉴얼과 상이한 부분을 국토교통부의 도로포장 구조 설계요령(2015)을 준수하여 국내 실정에 적합한 역학적-경험적 설계법으로 개선하고자 한다.

블로우업이 발생하는 구간에 ASR이 발생하고 있지만, 한국도로공사는 재료팽창인 ASR을 고려하지 않고, 콘크리트 팽창량을 계산하 여 팽창줄눈 설치간격을 제시하고 있다. 또한, 블로우업은 일종의 좌굴현상이므로 슬래브 두께에 따라 응력완화줄눈 설치 간격을 제시 할 필요가 있다. 따라서 본연구는 재료팽창과 슬래브 두께를 고려하여 응력완화줄눈 설치 간격을 제시하고자 한다. 팽창량 계산시, 재 료변형률과 지역별 온도와 건조수축을 고려하였으며, 이를 동등한 팽창을 유발하는 온도상승량으로 변환하는 식을 도출하였다. 기준온 도를 정하기 위해 실제 현장데이터를 팽창량 식에 대입하여 온도상승량으로 변환하였으며, 이를 블로우업을 모사한 콘크리트 포장 모 형의 유한요소해석 결과를 이용하여 결과값을 비교하였다. 안전설계를 위해 더 작은 온도 값인 블로우업 구조해석 결과 값 중 안전온 도를 블로우업이 일나는 기준으로 선정하였으며, 안전 온도를 넘지 않은 지역별 슬래브 두께에 따른 최대 응력완화줄눈 설치 간격을 제시했다. 한국도로공사가 제시하고 있는 기준과 비교한 결과, 일부 지역은 한국도로공사에서 제시하고 있는 기준에 만족하지 않았다. ASR 변형률을 고려하여 슬래브 두께에 따라 지역별로 응력완화줄눈 설치 간격을 제시하는 것이 블로우업 파손을 저감하고, 포장의 안정성을 향상시키는데 도움이 될 것이라고 판단된다.

PURPOSES : In this study, a preliminary study on the optimal clustering techniques for the preprocessing of pavement management system (PMS) data was conducted using K-means and mean-shift techniques to improve the correlation between the dependent and independent variables of the pavement performance model. METHODS : The PMS data of Jeju Island was preprocessed using the K-means and mean-shift algorithms. In the case of the K-means method, the elbow method and silhouette score were used to determine the optimal number of clusters (K). Moreover, in the case of the mean-shift method, Scott’s rule of thumb and Silverman’s rule of thumb were used to determine the optimal cluster bandwidth. RESULTS : The optimal cluster sets were selected for the rut depth (RD), annual average daily traffic (AADT), and annual maximum temperature (AMT) for each clustering technique, and their similarities with the original data were investigated. Additionally, the correlation improvement between the dependent and independent variables were investigated by calculating the clustering score (CS). Consequently, the K-means method was selected as the optimal clustering technique for the preprocessing of PMS data. The K-means method improved the correlations of more variables with the dependent variable compared to the mean-shift method. The correlations of the variables related to high temperature—such as the annual temperature change, summer days, and heat wave days—were improved in the case wherein the AMT, a climate factor, was used as an independent variable in the K-means clustering method. CONCLUSIONS : The applicability of the clustering methods to preprocessing of PMS data was identified in this study. Improvements in the pavement performance prediction model developed using traditional statistical methods may be identified by developing a model using clustering techniques in a future study.

This study presents a fine scale distribution of the endangered species, Odontobutis obscura, through field surveys and literature reviews. Using the mark-recapture method, the population size in major habitats was determined. Field surveys conducted on 18 streams in Geoje Island revealed that the O. obscura was only found in the main streams and tributaries of the Sanyang, Gucheon, and Buchun Streams, which are part of the Sanyang Stream watershed. The O. obscura exhibited relative abundances ranging from 0.5% to 35.3% at different locations, with certain spots showing higher relative abundances (18.8% to 35.3%), indicating major habitat areas. A review of six literature studies confirmed the presence of the O. obscura, although there were differences in occurrence status depending on the purpose, scope, and duration of the studies. Combining the results of field and literature surveys, it was found that the O. obscura inhabits the main and tributary streams of the Sanyang, Gucheon, and Buchun Streams, from the upper to lower reaches. Currently, the O. obscura population in the Sanyang Stream watershed maintains a stable habitat, but its limited distribution range suggests potential issues such as genetic diversity deficiency in the long term. The population size of the O. obscura was confirmed at two specific locations, with densities of 0.5 to 1.5 individuals per m2. The average movement distance from the release point was 13.1 m, indicating the limited mobility characteristic of ambush predators. Understanding the distribution and population size of endangered species is the first step towards their conservation and protection. Based on this information, further research could significantly contribute to the conservation of the O. obscura.

PURPOSES : The study aims to establish a comprehensive life cycle assessment model for bridges in South Korea considering domestic carbon emission factors. The main aims are to evaluate the carbon emission of bridge construction, focusing on the Seong-ri Bridge as a case study, and to improve national environmental policies and management strategies. METHODS : We utilized the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology, adhering to standards set by ISO, to categorize each phase of the bridge's life cycle. The process involved selecting the bridge type based on the compilation of a detailed analysis range. The analysis covered various stages from raw material supply (A1-A3) to construction (A4-A5) and maintenance (B2-B5), excluding certain stages due to data unavailability. Carbon emission factors were then applied to quantify emissions at each stage. RESULTS : The findings indicate that the raw material production phase (A1-A3) contributes to approximately 96% of the total carbon emissions, highlighting its significant impact. We report detailed calculations of emissions using domestically developed emission factors for materials such as steel and concrete and establish a carbon emission per unit length measure for comparative analysis with other infrastructure. CONCLUSIONS : We leveraged LCA ISO standards to analyze each stage of the Seong-ri bridge, calculating its carbon emissions based on domestic factors for CO2, CH4, and N2O. By tailoring the study to Korea-specific emission factors, we develop a greenhouse gas model closely aligned with the nation’s environmental conditions. The results contribute to improving environmental impact assessments and strategically aiding national policy and management decisions.

In this study, we report the microstructural evolution and shear strength of an Sn-Sb alloy, used for die attach process as a solder layer of backside metal (BSM). The Sb content in the binary system was less than 1 at%. A chip with the Sn-Sb BSM was attached to a Ag plated Cu lead frame. The microstructure evolution was investigated after die bonding at 330 °C, die bonding and isothermal heat treatment at 330 °C for 5 min and wire bonding at 260 °C, respectively. At the interface between the chip and lead frame, Ni3Sn4 and Ag3Sn intermetallic compounds (IMCs) layers and pure Sn regions were confirmed after die bonding. When the isothermal heat treatment is conducted, pure Sn regions disappear at the interface because the Sn is consumed to form Ni3Sn4 and Ag3Sn IMCs. After the wire bonding process, the interface is composed of Ni3Sn4, Ag3Sn and (Ag,Cu)3Sn IMCs. The Sn-Sb BSM had a high maximum shear strength of 78.2 MPa, which is higher than the required specification of 6.2 MPa. In addition, it showed good wetting flow.

인공지능(Artificial Intelligence, AI)은 1950년대 초기개념과 이론을 앨런 튜링이 튜링 테스트를 제안하여 기계가 인간과 같은 수준의 지능을 가질 수 있는지 대한 질문을 던지면서 시작되었다. 1980년대부터 특정 분야의 전문 지식을 모방하여 지원하는 AI 시스템인 전 문가 시스템이 부상하기 시작하면서 Machine Learning이 중요성을 얻기 시작하였다. 특히, Decision Tree, Clustering 그리고 Neural Network Algorithm 등이 연구되기 시작하였다. Clustering 기법은 다양한 분야에서 통계분석에 사용되는 자료를 정제하기 위한 비지도 학습 중 하나로, 군집화 알고리즘을 사용하여 자료의 값(Pointer)들을 특정 그룹으로 분류하는 방법이다. 이러한 Clustering을 활용하여 기존 데이터에서 숨겨진 데이터들의 특성을 파악할 수 있으며, 일정 패턴이나 특징을 가진 데이터들끼리의 군집화를 할 수 있게 된다. 이러한 클러스터링은 다양한 산업 분야에서 적용 및 활용하고 있다. 산업화 이후 미국, 벨기에 등 많은 나라에서 효율적인 도로 관 리를 위해 자국의 특성에 맞는 Pavement Management System (PMS)를 운영하고 있지만 현재 많은 분야에서 적용하고 있는 AI를 활용한 사례가 매우 드물다. 한국에서도 수십년 동안 국토교통부와 한국도로공사에서 PMS를 이용하여 도로를 관리해 왔으며, 최근에 는 몇 개 지자체에서 PMS를 도입하였다. 하지만 한국에서는 오랜 PMS 운영 경험에도 불구하고 AI를 활용하지 않고 전통적 방법인 회귀모형을 활용하여 개발한 공용성 예측모형을 사용하고 있기 때문에 그 성능이 떨어지고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 Machine Learning Clustering 기법을 PMS 자료에 적용이 가능한지 확인하였다. 공용성 예측모형의 종속변수인 Performance Factors와 독립변 수인 Influencing Factors 간의 상관성을 확인할 수 없는 경우 클러스터링을 적용하여 종속변수와 독립변수 간의 상관성을 분명히 나 타내고 회귀분석이 가능하도록 하였다. Delaunay Triangulation을 적용하여 인천광역시 기상관측소의 삼각망을 형성하였다. 삼각망의 각 꼭짓점과 도로 각 지점 간의 거리에 대하여 Inverse Distance Weighted 방법을 적용하여 도로 각 구간의 PMS 자료와 영향인자를 매칭하였다. 클러스터링 기법을 원자료에 적용한 결과 공용성인자와 영향인자 간의 상관성이 분명해졌다. 또한, 클러스터링 이전과 이 후 자료의 확률밀도함수의 분포를 비교하여 클러스터링 이후의 자료가 이전의 대해서 대표성을 갖고 있는지 확인하였다.

국토교통부는 2020년 '결빙 취약구간 평가 세부 배점표’에 따라, 전국의 고속국도와 일반국도를 대상으로 410개 구간의 결빙 취약구 간을 선정하였다. 그러나, 2021년 감사원의 결빙 취약구간 지정 적정성 감사 결과에서 감사원은 현재 지정ㆍ관리 중인 결빙 취약구간 및 결빙 취약구간 평가 세부 배점표의 적정성에 문제를 제기하였다. 이에, 국토교통부는 결빙 취약구간을 재지정하여 발표하였으나 그 에 대한 평가 및 지정 적정성 검증이 아직 이루어지지 않았다. 본 연구에서는 결빙 취약구간과 결빙사고 데이터의 위치정보를 수집하여 GIS(Geographic Information System) 데이터로 구축하고 맵핑(Mapping)하여 결빙 취약구간 내 결빙사고이력을 확인함으로서 결빙 취약구간의 결빙사고 예측성능을 평가하였다. 또한, 각 결빙 사고 발생지점에서 도로시설, 교통, 선형구조, 환경인자 데이터를 수집하여 분석한다. 이를 통해 결빙사고와 각 인자 간의 상관성을 파 악하고, 그 결과에 따라 결빙 취약구간 평가 세부 배점표의 평가항목 및 각 항목별 배점을 수정하고 보완함으로써 결빙 취약구간의 신뢰성을 제고한다.

This study analyzed the monitoring results of fishways at 16 weirs constructed on four large Rivers to provide data helpful for the operation and management of fishways. The average utilization rate of the fishways at the weirs was confirmed to be 64.9%. When comparing the dominant species in the mainstream and fishway monitoring results, differences were observed in 9 weirs (56.3%). This indicated that the species prevalent in the mainstream were not necessarily the ones most frequently using the fishways. The average number of individuals using the fishways per day was 336. When classifying the fish species using the fishway by life type, 92.3% were primary freshwater fish, and migratory species accounted for only 5.6%. Analysis based on the season of fishway usage revealed that an average or higher number of fish species used the fishways from May to October, with the highest number of individual users occurring from June to August. Between May and July, 80% of the fish species using the fishways were in their spawning period, while during other season, less than 40% were species that move during the spawning period. The fishways that showed a significant alignment between the spawning period and the fishway passage period were Rhinogobius brunneus, Leiocassis nitidus, Squalidus chankaensis tsuchigae, Pseudogobio esocinus, Acheilognathus rhombeus, and Pungtungia herzi, in that order. When comparing the fishway monitoring results of the Gangjeong-Goryeong Weir and the Dalseong Weir with the upper part water level of the weir, both the number of fish species and individuals using the fishway showed positive correlations with the upper part water level of the weir. This suggests that a higher water level of the weir increases the inflow discharge within the fishway, leading to increased use by fish (number of individuals in Gangjeong-Goryeong Weir, P<0.001; number of species in Dalseong Weir, P<0.05). This study summarized and analyzed the results of fishway monitoring at 16 weirs built on four large Rivers, considering fishway efficiency, operation and management, monitoring period, and regulation of water level in the upper part of the weir. It is thought that this will help understand the status of fish use in fishways on large River and aid the construction, operation, and management of fishways in the future.

PURPOSES : The purpose of this study is to statistically analyze the meteorological factors that contribute to the formation of road surface icing based on actual cases of icing accidents and provide directions for improving icing evaluation criteria. METHODS : In this study, we collected cases of domestic road icing accidents by searching news articles with the keyword ‘icing collision accidents’. Subsequently, we determined the latitude, longitude, and altitude of accident locations using satellite map service. We applied the Inverse Distance Weighting (IDW) method and temperature lapse rate to estimate meteorological data at each location. Finally, statistical analysis was conducted for temperature, humidity, and precipitation occurrence using probability density functions. RESULTS : As a result, road icing accident data points with identifiable location coordinates were collected. Among these, temperature, humidity, and precipitation occurrence from Automated Weather Stations (AWS) data were selected for analysis. During the process of correcting meteorological factors using the Inverse Distance Weighting (IDW) method, the optimal Weighting Exponent (p) that minimizes the error was determined and applied. The results showed that accidents occurring in the morning indicated the highest accident occurrence rate. The average temperature at the time of the accidents was -1.4°C, with a humidity level of 85.1%. Precipitation was observed at the time of the accident in 19 cases. CONCLUSIONS : Icing on pavement can occur not only under extreme weather conditions but also under typical meteorological conditions. Typically, icing can occur when the relative humidity is above 70%. Accordingly, for future improvements in the evaluation criteria for icing-prone areas by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, it is possible to incorporate the temperature and humidity ranges that generally lead to icing, taking into account climate characteristics.