연료전지 핵심 소재인 고분자 전해질막은 높은 내화학성과 수소이온전도성을 갖는 과불소계 술폰산 이오노머가 주로 사용된다. 하지만 이러한 이오노머조차도 연료전지 구동 중 발생하는 라디칼 공격으로 인해 화학적 분해가 발생하여 장 기 내구성 확보에 어려움을 겪고 있다. 이를 완화하기 위해 라디칼 스캐빈저로 도입이 간편한 이온형 산화방지제를 적용하고 있으나, 연료전지 구동 중 전극 간 전위차에 의해 세륨 이온이 이동(cerium ion migration)하는 현상으로 스캐빈저 효과가 감 소하는 문제가 있다. 본 연구에서는 강화막 내에서 세륨 이온의 이동성을 조절하기 위한 방안으로 폴리에틸렌글리콜(PEG) 도입을 제시하였으며, 이를 통해 PEG 도입이 강화막의 내구성에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다.

This study aimed to develop a systematic process for identifying components that need to be changed to reduce the Head Injury Criterion (HIC) during pedestrian headform tests. Through simulation and analysis, it was confirmed that the hood, hinge, hinge plate, cowl, fender, and fender bracket significantly influence HIC15. The study identified the specific impact of each component on HIC15, allowing for targeted improvements. The proposed process demonstrated superior performance compared to single-component optimization, yielding more significant reductions in HIC15. Multiple vehicle models were tested, confirming the process's effectiveness in consistently lowering HIC15 values.

Health concerns related to particulate matter (PM) pollution are on the rise globally. This study investigates the effects of the main components of PM on human airway epithelial cells (Calu-3), focusing on three distinct types: PM10-bound PAHs (including Benzo[a]anthracene and Benzo[b]fluoranthene), PM10-bound trace elements (containing arsenic and lead), and PM2.5-bound ions (comprising sodium and calcium). Calu-3 cells were exposed to these PM components at concentrations ranging from 2 to 100 μg/mL. Unexposed Calu-3 cells exhibited a 60% increase in metabolic activity after 12 hours. In contrast, exposure to PM components resulted in significant reductions in cell viability, with PM10-bound PAHs and PM10-bound trace elements causing decreases of 54% and 55% respectively, and PM2.5-bound ions leading to a 63% reduction at 100 μg/mL. Additionally, there was found to be a notable rise in the expression of proinflammatory cytokines IL-8 and TNF-α. Specifically, IL-8 levels increased by 456%, and TNF-α levels rose by 660% after 12 hours of exposure to PM2.5-bound ions. These findings indicate that the size and composition of fine dust particles play a critical role in their cytotoxic effects, contributing to increased cell death, membrane damage, and necrosis in airway epithelial cells.

공력천칭기법 또는 풍압적분법에서 얻은 공력모멘트의 파워스펙트럼밀도는 종종 톱니 형상을 나타내며 의도 하지 않은 잡음원의 영향을 받을 수 있다. 이런 잡음은 고층건물의 실제 동적풍응답을 왜곡하여 부정확한 평가를 초래 할 수 있다. 따라서 고층건물의 바람으로 인한 응답을 정확하게 예측하기 위한 동적해석을 수행하기 전에 잡음을 걸러 내고 모달풍하중 스펙트럼을 평활화하는 것이 필수적이다. 본 연구에서는 잡음 및 스펙트럼 자료의 변동성을 최소화하 여 모달풍하중 스펙트럼의 정확성과 신뢰성을 높이기 위해 SSA(Singular Spectrum Analysis)를 활용한다. 모달풍하중 스펙트럼에 특화되고 수정된 SSA을 간략히 서술하고 쌍둥이 고층건물에 대해 구현해 보았다. 결과는 SSA가 효과적으 로 잡음을 줄이고 평활성을 향상하여 더 정밀하고 일관된 모달풍하중 스펙트럼을 활용할 수 있다. 이 방법은 다양한 풍 공학 분야에서 실험 및 해석의 성능을 향상하는데 유용할 것으로 판단된다.

지표면조도는 건축구조물에 작용하는 풍속과 난류강도의 연직분포에 중대한 영향을 미칠 수 있다. KDS 2022에서 지표면조 도구분은 목안측정법으로 판정되고 두 가지 이상의 지표면조도가 혼재되어 있는 경우 중간상태의 지표면조도구분을 적용해야 한다. 이런 접근법은 엔지니어의 주관적인 판단에 의존하여 풍하중 산정의 불확실성을 유발할 수 있다. 이런 문제들을 해결하기 위해 본 연 구에서는 환경부가 제공한 토지피복지도를 활용하였으며, 지표면상태가 혼재되어 있는 경우 ESDU의 경계층 이론에 따라 유효한 바 람의 연직분포를 생성하였다. 토지피복지도를 활용하여 대표적인 10개 지역의 지표면상태를 구분하였으며, KDS, ISO 그리고 ESDU 에 따른 판정법에 의해 결정된 지표면조도구분을 비교하였다.

PURPOSES : Under the Traffic Safety Act, the installation and management of transportation facilities (facilities and attachments necessary for the operation of transportation, such as roads, railways, and terminals) must take necessary measures to ensure traffic safety, such as enhancing safety facilities. Recently, railway operators have graded the congestion level inside railway stations and vehicles, addressing safety and convenience issues arising from congestion and providing this information to users. However, for bus-related transportation facilities (such as bus stops, terminals, and transfer facilities), criteria and related research for assessing traffic congestion are lacking. Therefore, this study developed a model for the congestion risk factors of four bus-related transportation facilities and proposed criteria for classifying congestion risk levels. METHODS : This study involved selecting congestion risk influence variables for each traffic facility through field surveys, calculating congestion risk index values through evacuation and pedestrian simulations, and constructing a congestion risk influence model based on the ridge model. RESULTS : The factors influencing congestion were selected to include the number of people waiting, effective sidewalk width, and number of bus stops. As a result of developing congestion risk grades, the central bus stops were determined to be in a severe stage if the Average Waiting Time (AWT) was 2.7 or above. Roadside bus stops were considered severe at 4.2, underground metropolitan transit centers at 3.7, and bus terminals at 5.9 or above. CONCLUSIONS : This study can help establish a foundation for a safety management system for congested areas in transportation facilities. When the congestion risk prediction results correspond to cautionary or severe levels, measures that can reduce congestion risk must be applied to ensure the safety of road users.

PURPOSES : This study aims to analyze the causes of pedestrian traffic accidents on community roads. METHODS : This study collected variables affecting pedestrian traffic accidents on community roads based on field surveys and analyzed them using negative binomial regression and zero-inflated negative binomial regression models. RESULTS : Model analysis results showed that the negative binomial regression model is more suitable than the zero-inflation negative binomial regression model. Additionally, the segment length (m), pedestrian volume (persons/15 min), traffic volume (numbers/15 min.), the extent of illegal parking, pedestrian-vehicle conflict ratio, and one-way traffic (one: residential, two: commercial) were found to influence pedestrian traffic accidents on community roads. Model fitness indicators, comparing actual values with predicted values, showed an MPB of 1.54, MAD of 2.57, and RMSE of 7.03. CONCLUSIONS : This study quantified the factors contributing to pedestrian traffic accidents on community roads by considering both static and dynamic elements. Instead of uniformly implementing measures, such as pedestrian priority zones and facility improvements on community roads, developing diverse strategies that consider various dynamic factors should be considered.

Ondol is a traditional underfloor heating system designated as a national intangible cultural heritage of Korea. The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) publishes a standard specification for the repair of cultural properties, including ondol. This standard specification is used as a guide for contractors who repair ondol in the field. However, the standard specification for ondol repair has some errors and is difficult to understand in the field. This paper proposes a revision of the standard specification for ondol repair. This study found that the standard specification for ondol repair has some problems in terms of the terminology and structure of ondol. These problems were sufficient to confuse ondol repairers in the field. Therefore, this study proposes to revise the standard specification to correct these errors and make it easier for ondol repairers in the field to understand. This study is expected to help recognize and preserve ondol as a cultural property and not just as a building.