Existing reinforced concrete (RC) building frames constructed before the seismic design was applied have seismically deficient structural details, and buildings with such structural details show brittle behavior that is destroyed early due to low shear performance. Various reinforcement systems, such as fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) jacketing systems, are being studied to reinforce the seismically deficient RC frames. Due to the step-by-step modeling and interpretation process, existing seismic performance assessment and reinforcement design of buildings consume an enormous amount of workforce and time. Various machine learning (ML) models were developed using input and output datasets for seismic loads and reinforcement details built through the finite element (FE) model developed in previous studies to overcome these shortcomings. To assess the performance of the seismic performance prediction models developed in this study, the mean squared error (MSE), R-square (R2), and residual of each model were compared. Overall, the applied ML was found to rapidly and effectively predict the seismic performance of buildings according to changes in load and reinforcement details without overfitting. In addition, the best-fit model for each seismic performance class was selected by analyzing the performance by class of the ML models.

PURPOSES : In this study, to improve the quality and construction performance of backfill materials for road excavation and restoration, the basic properties of rapid-hardening materials and stone sludge are analyzed to propose an optimal mix design. METHODS : To utilize rapid-hardening materials and stone sludge as controlled low-strength materials for pipeline construction in downtown areas, specimens were prepared for each compounding condition of fast-hardening materials. Flow, slump, and compressive strength tests were performed at various setting times. Subsequently, the physical and mechanical characteristics of the rapid-hardening backfill material for each mixing factor were analyzed. RESULTS : When ultrafast hardening cement and stone sludge are used, a setting time exceeding 30 min is required for a water–binder (W/B) ratio of 200% or higher. Considering the economic feasibility of ultrafast hardening cement, a W/B of 300% is considered the most suitable when high-performance superplasticizer and retarders are mixed. A flow test was performed on the rapid-hardening backfill material and the results show that if the mixing time exceeds 10 min, then the fluidity decreases rapidly, which necessitates a higher amount of superplasticizer. When ultrafast hardening cement is used, the initial strength (based on 4 h) is 0.7 MPa or higher for all formulations at a W/B ratio of 300%, and the compressive strength decreases slightly as the amount of superplasticizer is increased by 0.1%. CONCLUSIONS : Based on the fluidity and strength of the backfill material, which is composed of a rapid-hardening material and stone sludge, the most optimal performance is achieved when ultrafast-hardening cement with a W/B ratio of 300% is used in addition to a highperformance fluidizing agent 0.3% (wt./B) and retarder 0.2% (wt./B).

PURPOSES: The purpose of this study was to develop an urgent road-repair system and perform a field applicability test, as well as discover the optimum mix design for machine applications compared to the optimum mix design for lab applications. METHODS: According to reviews of the patent and developed equipment, self-propelled and mix-in-place equipment types are suitable for urgent pavement repair, e.g., potholes and cracks. The machine-application mix design was revised based on the optimum lab-test mix design, and the field application of a spray-injection system was performed on the job site. The mixture from the machine application and lab application was subjected to a wet-track abrasion test and a wheel-tracking test to calibrate the machine application. RESULTS and CONCLUSIONS : This study showed that the binder content could differ for the lab application and the machine application in the same setting. Based on the wet-track abrasion test result, the binder contents of the machine application exceeded the binder contents of the lab application by 1-1.5% on the same setting value. Moreover, the maximum dynamic stability value for the machine application showed 1% lower binder contents than the maximum lab-application value. Collectively, the results of the two different tests showed that the different sizes and operating methods of the machine and lab applications could affect the mix designs. Further studies will be performed to verify the bonding strength and monitor the field application.

In order to consider application and evaluation of value and class of domestic wetland, we investigated 146 wetlands located Gyeongsangnam-do using Rapid Assessment Method (RAM). We utilized Self-Organizing-Map (SOM) to analysis relationship between evaluation index and land coverage ratio surrounding wetland. Among total 8 evaluation index, ‘Fish and herptile habitat’ and ‘Aesthetic value’ were higher, most of the wetlands evaluated as 2, 3 grade. Result of SOM analysis, ‘vegetation diversity and wild animals habitat’ is negatively related to the ‘Fish and herptile habitat’, because fishs were not prefer habitat excessively occupied by plant. However, high vegetation diversity can be support high score of ‘Aesthetic’ in wetland. Also, ‘Erosion control’ and ‘Flood storage and control’ were closely related, wetlands with high score of ‘Erosion control’ have high score of ‘Flood storage and control’. When applied RAM in domestic wetland, six out of 6 evaluation index induced biased results, the index of RAM need a little change as some new or modify evaluation index. Therefore, we consider to need adjustable, subdivide, and actualization of some evaluation index for application of RAM in domestic wetlands. Consequently, wetland assessment and class using RAM can be utilized as important indicate for conservation and management of wetland, and contributed greatly to maintain biodiversity include to endangered species by preserving remaining wetland.

PURPOSES :The purpose of this study was to determine the optimum mix design of the content of 100 % reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) for spray injection application with different binder types.METHODS:Literature review revealed that spray injection method is the one of the efficient and economical methods for repairing a small defective area on an asphalt pavement. The Rapid-Setting Polymer modified asphalt mixtures using two types of rapid setting polymers-asphalt emulsion and a quick setting polymer asphalt emulsion-were subjected to the following tests to determine optimum mix designs and for performance comparison: 1) Marshall stability test, 2) Retained stability test, 3) Wet track abrasion test, and 4) Dynamic stability test.RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS :Type A, B, and C emulsions were tested with different mix designs using RAP aggregates, to compare the performances and determine the optimum mix design. Performance of mixtures with Type A emulsion exceeded that of mixtures with Type B and C emulsion in all aspects. In particular, Type A binder demonstrated the highest performance for WTAT at low temperature. It demonstrated the practicality of using Type A mixture during the cold season. Furthers studies are to be performed to verify the optimum mix design for machine application. Differences in optimum mix designs for machine application and lab application will be corrected through field tests.

Fast, cheap and sufficient serodiagnostic tools needs to be developed for the early detectionof brucellosis. Currently the tools cannot differentiate an active infection from vaccinated, norcan it differentiate other bacterial infections with lipopolysaccharides, especially Yersiniainfections. In this study, we purified recombinant outer membrane protein 10 and 28(rOmp10,rOmp28), and a dipstick assay(indirect or sandwich) was constructed with single(rOmp10 orrOmp28) and combined rOmps(rOmp10 and rOmp28) from Brucella(B.) abortus 544 to evaluatebovine Brucella positive serum collected during the beginning of the Korean outbreak from2006 to 2015. In application with single rOmp, rOmp10(70%; indirect, 92.11%; sandwichdipstick) and rOmp28(72.5%; indirect, 86.84%; sandwich dipstick) had comparable results. Inaddition, results indicated that dipstick with combined rOmps(rOmps10 and rOmp28) weresuperior in detecting positive serum samples, at 85% indirect and 100% sandwich dipstick. Surprisingly, the results were the same in detecting negative results at 97.78% for both singleand combined indirect dipsticks. The dipstick tools with rOmp10 and rOmp28 would be usefulfor a rapid screen method for bovine brucellosis.

A sintering process for copper based films using a rapid thermal process with infrared lamps is proposed to improve the electrical properties. Compared with films produced by conventional thermal sintering, the microstructure of the copper based films contained fewer internal and interfacial pores and larger grains after the rapid thermal process. This high-density microstructure is due to the high heating rate, which causes the abrupt decomposition of the organic shell at higher temperatures than is the case for the low heating rate; the high heating rate also induces densification of the copper based films. In order to confirm the effect of the rapid thermal process on copper nanoink, copper based films were prepared under varying of conditions such as the sintering temperature, time, and heating rate. As a result, the resistivity of the copper based films showed no significant changes at high temperature (300 oC) according to the sintering conditions. On the other hand, at low temperatures, the resistivity of the copper based films depended on the heating rate of the rapid thermal process.

PURPOSES: The objective of this study was to determine the optimum ratio of mix design, for a reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) content of 100%, for spray injection application. METHODS: A literature review revealed that spray injection is an efficient and cost-effective application for fixing small defective regions of an asphalt pavement. Rapid-setting polymer-modified asphalt mixtures prepared from two types of rapid-setting polymer asphalt emulsion were subjected to Marshall stability and wet track abrasion tests, in order to identify the optimum mix designs. RESULTS and CONCLUSIONS : Different mix designs of type A and type B emulsions were prepared using RAP and virgin aggregates, in order to compare the performance and determine the optimum mix design. The performance of mixtures prepared with RAP was superior to that of mixtures containing virgin aggregates. Moreover, for optimum ratio of the design, the binder content prepared from RAP was set to 1~2% lower than that consisting of virgin aggregates. Compared to their Type A counterparts, type B mixtures consisting of a reactive emulsion performed better in the Marshall stability and wet track abrasion tests. The initial results confirmed the advantages associated with using RAP for spray injection applications. Further studies will be performed to verify the difference in the optimum mix design and performance obtained in the lab-scale test and tests conducted at the job site by using the spray injection machine.

In this study we developed an integrated precast concrete decks for a rapid construction. The structural performance in the integrated precast bridge decks is evaluated by real-scale test bed and detailed finite element analyses. The numerical analysis results were compared with the experimental data from a real-scaled single-span precast/prestressed concrete bridge decks under truck loading. Parametric studies are focused on the various effects of external loads on the structural behavior for different locations and measuring points on the precast bridge decks. The assessment in this study indicates that the integrated precast bridge decks show an excellent structural performance as expected.

PURPOSES : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of rapid-setting polymer-modified asphalt mixtures with a high reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) content. METHODS: A literature review revealed that emulsified asphalt is actively used for cold-recycled pavement. First, two types of rapid-setting polymer-modified asphalt emulsion were prepared for application to high-RAP material with no virgin material content. The quick-setting polymer-modified asphalt mixtures using two types of rapid-setting polymer-modified asphalt emulsion were subjected to the following tests: 1) Marshall stability test, 2) water immersion stability test and 3) indirect tensile strength ratio test. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS : Additional re-calibration of the RAP was needed for laboratory verification because the results of analyzing RAP aggregates, which were collected from different job sites, did not deviate from the normal range. The Marshall stability of each type of binder under dry conditions was good. However, the Type B mixtures with bio-additives performed better in the water immersion stability test. Moreover, the overall results of the indirect tensile strength test of RAP mixtures with Type B emulsions exceeded 0.7. Further research, consisting of lab testing and on-site application, will be performed to verify the possibility of using RAP for minimizing the closing of roadways.

Since airborne fungi have been known to aggravate indoor air quality, studies on developing anti-fungal filters increase recently. In this study, silver (Ag) nanoparticle was selected as anti-fungal agent. HEPA filter was coated with silver nanoparticles which were generated via spark discharge system operating at atmospheric pressure and temperature. The anti-fungal effect of the Ag-filter was evaluated with the conventional culture assay. When the number of Ag nano particle per a fungal particle in the filter was 1.91X106, the fungicidal efficiency was higher than 99%. As another anti-fungal test, ATP bioluminiscence detection method was also carried out and the results were correlated with those of the culture assay.

항공기 관련 사고는 많은 인명피해 및 물질적 손해가 크게 발생한다. 현재 국내 항공기 활주로 관련 사고는 전체 사고의 28%를 차지하고 있으며, 국제적으로 33%의 항공기 활주로 사고가 발생하였다. 이러한 사고를 예방하기 위하여 FAA에서는 규정에 미치지 못하는 활주로 종단안전구역에 과주방지 포장시스템의 설치를 의무화하고 있으며, 안전성 확보를 위하여 활주로 종단안전구역이 규정에 만족하더라도 과주방지 포장시스템의 설치를 권고하고 있다. 이러한 국제적 정세에 맞추어 국내에서도 과주방지 포장시스템에 대한 연구가 진행되고 있으며 과주방지 포장시스템의 국내 도입에 대한 절차도 이루어지고 있다. 이에 따라 본 연구에서는 과주방지 포장시스템에 대한 합리적인 성능평가를 하기위하여 FAA에서 사용하고 있는 ARRESTOR 프로그램과 3차원 비선형 동적해석이 가능한 LSDYNA를 이용하여 항공기의 활주로 과주에 따른 제동거리, 견인력, 수직력 및 관입량을 비교하였다. 해석 결과 제동거리는 비슷하게 해석되었고, 견인력 및 수직력은 다소 차이가 발생하였으나 경향은 비슷하게 도출되었다. 추후 다양한 항공기 조건 및 포장재료의 특징을 고려한 3차원 시뮬레이션 해석이 필요하며, 지속적인 시뮬레이션 해석 기법을 개발하여 보다 정확한 해석방법을 개발할 필요가 있다.

일반적으로 UFFA(Ultra Fine Fly Ash)는 일반 플라이 애시보다 워커빌리티를 더 좋게 하고 포졸란 반응을 더 크게 활성화시키는 특성을 가지고 있으며, 이와 같은 특성이 콘크리트의 내구성을 더욱 향상시키는 것으로 보고되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 UFFA의 특성을 활용하여 초속경시멘트에 UFFA를 첨가한 콘크리트 혼합물이 조기교통개방용 콘크리트포장 보수재료로서 활용이 가능한지 여부를 판단하고자 하였다. 기 연구에서는 초속경시멘트에 UFFA만을 첨가할 경우, 포졸란 반응이 크게 활성화되지 못하여 내구성 증진에 큰 효과가 나타나지 않았다. 이에 본 연구에서는 초속경시멘트와 UFFA에 수산화칼슘을 추가로 첨가하여 제조된 콘크리트 혼합물의 포졸란 반응 발생여부를 판단하고, 이것이 콘크리트 물성에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지를 분석하였다. 본 연구결과, 초속경시멘트에 UFFA를 첨가할 경우 W/C비를 크게 낮출 수 있어 콘크리트의 조기강도 저감부분을 충분히 상쇄시킬 수 있는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 X-선회절분석과 염소이온침투저항성 실험결과를 볼 때 수산화칼슘 첨가에 따른 UFFA초속경 콘크리트의 포졸란반응이 첨가하지 않은 것에 비하여 더 크게 활성화되는 것으로 나타났으며, 특히 수산화칼슘 첨가량이 증가함에 따라 UFFA 초속경 콘크리트의 투수저항성이 전반적으로 증진됨을 알 수 있었다.

식품으로부터 다양한 병원 미생물을 신속 검출하기 위하여 다양한 검출 원리를 이용한 키트들이 개발·시판되고 있다. 검사키트는 신속, 정확하고 간단하게 사용할 수 있으므로 검사기관이나 실험실 뿐 아니라 식품회사에서 QC 또는 QA를 수행하기 위하여 사용이 증가되고 있는 추세이다. 이에 본 연구에서 E. coli O157:H7의 단클론항체를 이용하여 면역크로마토그래피법에 의해 개발한 E. coli O157:H7 검출 키트(Donga Co, Korea, D-kit)에 대한 검출감도 및 특이성을 확인하고 식품 시료에 적용 가능성을 평가하였다. 면역크로마토그래피법에 의해 개발?시판되고 있는 Reveal E. coli O157:H7 (Neogen Co., USAm R-kit)와 VIP EHEC kit (Biocontrol INC., USA, V-kit)를 비교 키트로 사용하였다. E. coli O157:H7 표준균주를 사용하여 실시한 검출감도 확인시험 결과 R-kit 및 D-kit는 104/㎖의 농도에서 양성으로 확인되었고 10³/㎖에서도 약한 양성 반응을 보였으나, V-kit는 10?/㎖ 농도로 검출감도가 낮았다. 또한 배양액을 가열하여 kit에 적용하는 것이 가열하지 않은 경우보다 검출감도를 높일 수 있었다. E. coli O157:H7 분리 22주, verotoxin 생성 E. coli 7주 E. coli 분리주 40주 및 38종의 장내세균에 대한 특이성 시험 결과 세 가지 키트 모두에서 동일한 결과를 보였는데, 시험균주 107주 중 3주를 제외한 모든 균에서 음성의 결과를 보여 특이성을 확인하였다. 세 키트에 위양성 반응을 보인 것은 E. coli O157:H19, E. coli O157:H18 및 Salmonella galinarium으로 이들 혈청형과 O157:H7 사이에는 유사한 혈청학적 특성이 존재하는 것으로 추정되었다. 이상의 실험결과로 D-kit는 E. coli O157:H7을 검출하는데 감도 및 특이성 면에서 기존 키트인 R-kit 및 V-kit와 같이 유용한 것으로 확인되었다.

Concrete structures are exposed to complex degradation environments depending on their environmental characteristics. The concrete members of bridges are exposed to water and salt by rivers and oceans, and there is always a possibility of freezing and thawing damage in the upper and lower part of the bridge due to the continuous heat and heavy snow in summer and winter. In this study, a freeze-thaw test method which indirectly evaluates the strength reduction of concrete according to the repeated cycle of freezing and thawing was proposed, and the strength reduction rate was measured by using the concrete specimen. As a result, the concrete strength was reduced by 20% in freeze-thaw test method. In the future, it can be used as a basic data of the study on strength of each cycles.

In this study, freezing and thawing test of secondary product was performed using the Fiber Reinforced polymer Cement composites. From the test result, it was found that fiber reinforced polymer cement composites resistance of freezing and thawing were better than that of conventional products.

Rice breeders or sensory evaluators are striving to develop the rapid and correct sensory evaluation method of the cooked rice with a small-sample. This study was conducted to develop a method of cooking condition and sensory evaluation of the cooked rice rapidly and correctly with a small-sample by introducing a concept of arrangement ranking to the conventional sensory evaluation method by cooking in the cup, which has been used only as a simple test. A method of simultaneous cooking of the five samples for one round of test was developed. And, an arrangement ranking method was developed just like stacking a tower by arranging the cups in the sensory evaluation. The proposed method was named as cup arrangement ranking method. The correlation analysis between the cup arrangement ranking method (CARM) and the standard sensory evaluation method (SSEM) showed a high significance of correlation (r=0.83**∼0.91**, ‘13∼’14). Further, when effectiveness of proposed method was compared with the standard sensory evaluation method, the sample quantity was a 30g level for one round of test, which is a tenth of SSEM. The time consumed for sensory evaluation was two minutes per one sample, which was a reduced value by half as compared with the time consumption by SSEM. Therefore, the cup arrangement ranking is expected to be an effective method in the selection of excellent rice line or variety having good taste by evaluating the cooking quality rapidly with a small-sample in early generation.