본 연구는 육상 기원 조립질 하상 퇴적물의 높은 이동성에 영향을 미치는 전단과 파쇄특성을 조사하기 위하여 링전단실험을 수행하였다. 평균 입경 6 mm 자갈에 대하여 링전단시험장치를 사용하여 전단시간(shear time)과 전단속도(shear velocity)에 따른 전단-변형률 역학특성과 입자파쇄 특성을 조사하였다. 특히 배수(장시간 전단)와 비배수(단시간 전단)조건을 고려하기 위하여 초기 전단속도(0.01→0.1→1 mm/sec와 0.1→0.01→1 mm/sec)에 따른 링전단실험을 수행하였다. 실험결과에 따르면, (i) 배수와 비배수조건 모두에서 입자파쇄 특성이 확인되었지만, 비배수조건에서 상대적으로 큰 전단저항을 받는 것으로 나타났다. (ii) 배수조건에 관계없이 수중 자갈의 초기 전단속도는 전단응력-전단변형률 관계곡선을 결정하는 중요한 요인으로 나타났다. (iii) 입자파쇄는 평균 입경에 영향을 받으며 사용된 수중 자갈은 상대적으로 큰 입자파쇄 특성을 보였다. 그리고 (iv) 전단응력 결정에서 가장 크게 영향을 미치는 영향인자는 전단시간과 초기 전단속도임을 확인할 수 있었다. 결론적으로 모래와 자갈을 다량 함유한 조립질 하상 퇴적물은 입자-입자 간 상호 접촉, 마모, 맞물림, 마찰 등의 물리적 이동과정을 통해 입자파쇄와 세립토 함량이 증가되고 이러한 현상은 하상 퇴적물의 고유동성을 초래하는 원인이 되는 것으로 판단된다.

PURPOSES : This study was purposed to investigate whether the current passing sight distance standard is appropriate. Therefore, to determine a safe passing sight distance, data collected from the observations of a two-lane road were implemented in reliability analysis to develop a realistic passing sight distance model. METHODS : First, passing sight distance data were collected for analysis from two-lane roads in Jeollabuk-do. Next, the speed profile was generated based on the collected data in order to analyze driver behavior. Finally, a model reflective of the driving behavior of motorists was developed and compared to the existing passing sight distance standard using reliability analysis. RESULTS : As compared to the existing model for safe passing sight distance, the actual speed of the overtaking vehicle indicated higher acceleration and a longer acceleration duration. The entire model, with exception of the d1 section, was modified to reflect the overtaking behavior of motorists d1. d2 was set to correspond to the time until the vehicles run side by side (t21); Time t22 was set to correspond to the time until subsequent recovery to the main lane, and d3 was set to range between 19 and 47 m following review of the actual passing sight distance data. In addition, d4 was computed to be two-thirds of the distance d2, and the oncoming car was found to drive at a constant speed that was similar to the speed associated with d2 . Analysis of the reliability of the existing Korean passing sight distance standard revealed that the current standard does not recommend a safe passing sight distance for drivers. CONCLUSIONS : As compared to the existing passing sight distance criterion, the actual speed and acceleration that driver apply to overtake a vehicle are higher, and the existing passing sight distance criterion is shorter than the actual passing sight distance. Additionally, the results of reliability analysis revealed that the proposed model developed to reflect driver overtaking behavior has more explanatory power than the existing one. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce new design standards that implement passing sight distance variables that are relevant to local drivers.

이매패류의 부유유생은 성패 (양식자원)에 직접적인 영향을 미치고 있어, 부유유생의 출현시기 및 출현량에 관한 연구는 자연 채묘량의 증대와 인공종묘의 생산을 위해서 매우 중요하다. 이에 본 연구에서는 유전자 분석기법을 이용하여 보성 연안에서 총 21종의 이매패류 부유유생을 확인하였으며, 이 중 구마모토굴 (M. sikamea), 왜홍합 (X. atratus), 종밋 (M. senhousia), 참굴 (M. gigas), 가리맛 조개 (S. constricta), 새꼬막 (A. kagoshimensis), Kurtiella aff. bidentata 그리고 꼬막 (T. granosa)이 중요 부유유생으로 관찰되었다. 특히, 보성 연안해역의 주요 수산자원인 새꼬막 (A. kagoshimensis)과 꼬막 (T. granosa)은 각각 이매패류의 0.51~12.50% (평균 4.00%), 0.01~12.50% (평균 1.92%)의 구성비율을 차지하며 다른 이매패류보다 낮은 출현량을 보였다. 꼬막 (T. granosa)과 새꼬막 (A. kagoshimensis)의 부유유생은 6월부터 9월까지 관찰되었으나, 각각 8월 초와 8월말에 가장 높은 출현율을 보였다.

PURPOSES: The objective of this study is to analyze the effect of superelevation on the existing local freeway ramps where occurrence of traffic incidents are concentrated in order to improve the safety of ramp curves. Using a superelevation slope test conducted on Cheong-ju interchange as a case study, operating speed and lateral friction coefficients are measured, and the safety before and after increasing the superelevation is analyzed. METHODS: First, the actual operating speed of freeway ramps is measured for analysis and the 85th-percentile speed is calculated. This is followed by a measurement change in the lateral friction coefficient because of an increase in superelevation slope from 6% to 10%. Based on the change in lateral friction coefficient, an evaluation of the safety of driving mechanics is carried out and suggestions for the most appropriate superelevation slopes are presented. RESULTS: The operating speed (V85) of the loop ramp increases by up to 5.6 km/h after increasing the superelevation slope, and the operating speed (V85) of reverse ramp curve increases by up to 6.1 km/h. However, the standard deviation of the speed between each section has decreased, making it easier to drive smoothly. Although some sections of the loop ramp show poor safety due to the difference between actual and design friction coefficients in the safety evaluation before the increase of superelevation slope, the lateral force decreases after the increase of superelevation slope, improving the safety of the road. CONCLUSIONS : Currently, Korea’s freeway ramps pose a safety risk to vehicles traveling at speeds higher than the design speed. To improve the safety of freeway ramps, analysis on the effect of increase in superelevation slope found that the lateral friction coefficient decreases, which in turn improves the safety of freeway ramps.

저어새의 먹이생물을 파악하기 위해 2010년 6월부터 2014년 6월까지 인천 남동유수지에서 저어새의 토사물 시료를 채집하여 현미경 관찰 및 차세대염기서열 (NGS) 기법으로 분석 하였다. 저어새의 먹이생물은 어류, 갑각류, 다모류, 곤충류로 구성되어 있었으며, 주로 저어새는 어류와 갑각류를 섭이하는 것으로 나타났다. 최우점 먹이생물은 풀망둑 (Acanthogobius hasta)이었으며, 이 외에도 길게 (Macrophthalmus abbreviates), 징거미새우류 (Macrobrachium sp.), 칠게 (Macrophthalmus japonicus), 각시흰새우 (Exopalaemon modestus), 참 갯지렁이 (Neanthes japonica)가 우점 먹이생물로 출현하였다. 이들 먹이생물은 번식지 인근지역인 송도갯벌과 시화호에서 흔히 발견되며, 저어새는 채식지로써 이들 지역에 대한 의존도가 높을 것으로 판단된다. 현미경과 NGS로 분석한 일부 먹이생물에서 차이를 보였는데, 이는 토사물 내 먹이생물은 저어새의 위 내에서 분해되어 현미경 분석을 통한 형태학적 분류 특징을 찾기 어려웠던 반면, NGS 분석은 유전자를 통해 분류가 가능하기 때문에 형태학적 분석의 결과보다 높은 종 다양성을 보인 결과이다.

PURPOSES :In this study, we analyzed the road crossing behavior of older pedestrians on a mid-block signalized crosswalk, and compared it to that of younger pedestrians. In addition, we analyzed the correlation between accidents involving older pedestrians while crossing roads and their behavioral characteristics. Finally, we confirmed the reasons for an increase in accidents involving older pedestrians.METHODS :First, 30 areas with the highest incidence of accidents involving older pedestrians while crossing roads were selected as target areas for analysis. Next, we measured the start-up delay (the time elapsed from the moment the signal turns green to the moment the pedestrian starts walking) and head movement (the number of head turns during crossing a road) of 900 (450 older and 450 younger) pedestrians. The next step was to conduct a survey and confirm the differences in judgment between older and younger pedestrians about approaching vehicles. Finally, we analyzed the correlation between the survey results and traffic accidents.RESULTS :The average start-up delay and head movement of the older pedestrians was 1.58 seconds and 3.15 times, respectively. A definite correlation was obtained between head movement and the frequency of pedestrian traffic accidents. The results of our survey indicate that 17.3% of the older pedestrians and 7.8% of the younger pedestrians have a high crash risk.CONCLUSIONS :Behavioral characteristics of older pedestrians were closely correlated with accidents involving older pedestrians while crossing roads in mid-block signalized crosswalks. Our study indicates that in order to reduce the number of accidents involving older pedestrians, it is necessary to develop an improvement plan including measures such as installation of safety facilities taking the behavioral characteristics of older pedestrians into consideration and their safety education.

PURPOSES : The desire of drivers to increase their driving speeds is increasing in response to the technological advancements in vehicles and roads. Therefore, studies are being conducted to increase the maximum design speed in Korea to 140 km/h. The stopping sight distance (SSD) is an important criterion for acquiring sustained road safety in road design. Moreover, although the perception-reaction time (PRT) is a critical variable in the calculation of the SSD, there are not many current studies on PRT. Prior to increasing the design speed, it is necessary to confirm whether the domestic PRT standard (2.5 s) is applicable to high-speed driving. Thus, in this study, we have investigated the influence of high-speed driving on PRT. METHODS : A driving simulator was used to record the PRT of drivers. A virtual driving map was composed using UC-Win/Road software. Experiments were carried out at speeds of 100, 120, and 140 km/h while assuming the following three driving scenarios according to driver expectation: Expected, Unexpected, and Surprised. Lastly, we analyzed the gaze position of the driver as they drove in the simulated environment using Smarteye. RESULTS: Driving simulator experimental results showed that the PRT of drivers decreased as driving speed increased from 100 km/h to 140 km/h. Furthermore, the gaze position analysis results demonstrated that the decrease in PRT of drivers as the driving speed increased was directly related to their level of concentration. CONCLUSIONS : In the experimental results, 85% of drivers responded within 2.0 s at a driving speed of 140 km/h. Thus, the results obtained here verify that the current domestic standard of 2.5 s can be applied in the highways designated to have 140 km/h maximum speed

The purpose of this study was to analyze the current status relating to food packaging and design for status of small and medium food enterprises. A company survey was conducted from June to October, 2015 and targeted 1300 small and medium domestic food enterprises. Finally, a total of 1300 (recovery rate 100%) useable data were selected. Statistical analyses were performed on the data utilizing the SPSS PASW Statistics 18.0 for Windows, such as descriptive statistics and frequency analysis. According to the results, awareness and importance of food labeling were high, but performance of English inscription of product name was relatively low. The most important reason for food labeling was ‘providing correct information on food’ 910 (72.8%). Accordingly, a system which can provide the latest information by continuously monitoring mandatory disclosure requirements for types of foods in individual countries is needed.

To understand differences of environmental factors and planktonic communities in closed (CS) versus open (OS) enclosed experimental systems, we performed a study on a 100-L indoor- type artificial marine microcosm. For environmental factors, including water temperature, dissolved inorganic phosphorus, and dissolved silica, there were no significant differences between CS and OS; however, salinity was higher in CS than that of OS due to the evaporation effect. The concentration of dissolved oxygen and dissolved inorganic nitrogen was lower in CS than in OS. The abundance of phytoplankton was lower in CS than in OS. However, abundance of autotrophic nanoflagellates and heterotrophic bacteria varied inversely with that of phytoplankton abundances. In particular, the abundance of heterotrophic nanoflagellates and ciliates increased with bacterial growth after a time lag. Therefore, environmental factors and planktonic communities in CS gradually changed over time and characterized a different artificial ecosystem than in OS.