• Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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• v.26 no.6
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• pp.14-22
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• 2022

In this study, a fire test was conducted to evaluate the fire performance of precast concrete (PC) slabs in an outdoor environment in response to the increase in fire incidents caused by the growth of warehouses. Prior to the field fire test, the tensile yield strength of the tendon at elevated temperatures was tested to analyze the mechanical properties. Also, by referring to previous studies, the thermal properties of tendon and the mechanical and thermal properties of concrete were investigated. A field fire test was conducted to analyze the structural and fire performance of two identical slabs with 50 and 150 mm bearing length. As the bearing length increased, deflection and horizontal displacement decreased. The fire test lasted for 200 minutes without the collapse of slabs, validating current codes. Based on the structural performance which maintained even with concrete spalling and rupture of some tendons, the bonded method is assumed to be practical in pre-tensioned PC slabs. The results of fire test are expected to be utilized in evaluating the fire performance of PC slabs in warehouses.

• Fire Science and Engineering
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• v.33 no.2
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• pp.114-123
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• 2019

The paper relates to a study on the changes in performance of insulation sheath resulting from accelerated degradation of IV and HIV insulated wire. To assume insulation degradation of IV and HIV insulated wire, accelerated life tests using Arrhenius equation were conducted among accelerated life test models, and experimental samples of 0 year, 10 years, 20 years, 30 years, and 40 years in equivalent life were produced. Whereas the maximum tensile load were increased as accelerated degradation of IV and HIV insulated wire progressed, elongation percentage, rupture time, and flexibility of insulated wires were found to be gradually reduced. According to the additional surface analysis results for the insulated wires per equivalent life using a scanning electron microscope, mechanical properties of the insulator were observed to be reduced as insulation degradation resulting from aging progressed since phenomena such as formation of crystalline structures and perforation, etc. occurred on the sample surface with progression of accelerated degradation. Consequently, institutional replacement of insulated wires and preparation of repair times considering performance degradation of the insulator installed inside buildings are considered necessary in order to prevent in advance the risks of electrical fire resulting from degradation in insulation performance.

• Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
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• v.15 no.3
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• pp.358-366
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• 2019

Purpose: This paper aims to clarify the problems and to examine the improvement methods by investigating the management condition of local-designated cultural property of which management is relatively poor in comparison with state-designated cultural heritage. Method: In order to grasp the management situation of the local-designated cultural heritage, a research on cultural heritage management situation and problems will be carried out with 35 cultual heritages in Goryeong-gun. Also, the improvement methods about the property type vulnerability on the basis of interview with cultual property managers, fire-fighting officers and civil servants, etc. Results: Local cultural heritages were investigated to be very vulnerable to the fire of wooden buildings, the theft of movable cultural heritages, and the effects of wind and water damage. It is because cultural heritages are scattered over wide areas fundamentally. As the result, it has difficulty in the patrols of police officers and fire fighters, and in the situation that it lacks disaster monitoring and CCTV for countermeasures to replace them, electronic security including fire hydrant, sensors, etc and fire extinguishing facilities and so on. It is difficult for local governments managing local-designated cultural heritages to enhance their management systems directly due to their lack of budget and manpower. Conclusion: In order to strengthen disaster and safety management system for the cultural heritages designated by local governments, they have to clarify disaster countermeasure task of fire fighting, police, and cultural heritage managers prepare their manuals, and systematize them through disaster drill mainly in local autonomous governments. Also, so as to establish a surveillance system every day, they have to enhance the community for local cultural heritage manage consisting of local volunteer fire departments, local voluntary disaster prevention organizations, volunteers, etc.

• Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.184-193
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• 2013

Procurement System for Korean construction industry has mainly been controlled by the complicated regulatory system which has been recognized as unflexible and remotely separated from the global standard. This has been identified by many Korean construction experts as one of the main reasons that hamper the Korean construction industry becoming the global leader. One commonly discussed regulatory system is the compulsory multiple contracting system that has been enforced for a long time. According to the Korean governmental contracting law 68-3, all construction projects cannot be divided into separate contracting packages with a few exceptions. Exceptions stated in the law include construction activities related electrical, Information communication, fire-fighting, and cultural assets which all are governed by the separate laws/acts controlled by the different governmental bodies. This research is to closely investigate multiple prime contracting system that has been compulsory in Korean construction industry and to provide policy recommendations to these restrictions. Although, there has been a long history of this compulsory contracting system, this study attempted to provide objective analysis on current status of the system as well as global standard on the issue. This study suggests main considerations when considering different contracting system such as rights of owners, flexibilities of regulatory systems, and efficiencies of conducting a construction project. It is envisioned that recommendations from this study, if accepted by the regulatory bodies, would improve the Korean construction contraction system by making it more compatible with global standard. Moreover, these would help making the Korean industry more effective in terms of regulatory restrictions.

• 월간 기계설비
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• s.275
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• pp.48-61
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• 2013

건설공사 분리발주가 공공의 이익이 매우 큰 것으로 분석됐다. 또 분리발주로 인한 공사지연, 하자분쟁 등 효율성 저하는 철저한 공사관리와 발주자 보호장치 활용으로 해결, 일부의 우려는 기우에 불과하다는 분석자료가 나왔다. 대한건설정책연구원(원장 노재화)은 박근혜 정부의 주요 국정과제 중의 하나인 공공공사 분리발주 법제화의 효과를 분석하고 향후 도입방향을 제안한 '공공공사 분리발주 법제화의 효과와 도입방향' 보고서를 발간했다. 홍성호 연구위원이 발표한 이 보고서에 따르면 공공공사의 20% 수준으로 분리발주 적용범위 결정 시 4,693억원의 공공예산 절감과 4,198억원의 부가가치, 2만6,048명의 고용이 증진되는 등 공공의 이익이 매우 큰 것으로 밝혀졌다. 또한 발주자 선택권과 자유계약 원칙을 중요시하는 미국, 일본, 독일 등 선진국도 분리발주의 법제화 또는 적극적인 활용을 통해 공공예산 절감, 부가가치 및 고용창출효과를 거두고 있을 뿐만 아니라 통합발주의 문제점도 해결하고 있다고 밝혔다. 선진국은 또 전기 소방 통신 설비공종 뿐만 아니라 건축 및 토목공종에 해당되는 여러 개의 공종을 분리발주하는 다공종 분리발주 방식을 많이 활용하고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 연구원은 또 일부에서 우려하는 다수의 공종 패키지로 인한 효율성 저하는 통합발주에서도 동일하게 발생하는 현상이며 철저한 공사관리와 발주자 보호장치 활용으로 해결 가능하므로 이같은 우려는 현실성 없는 기우에 불과하다고 밝혔다. 이와 함께 분리발주로 인해 발주자 관리업무는 일부 증가하지만 건축 및 토목공종의 일부만 분리된다면 그 증가폭은 크지 않아 크게 문제되지 않고 있으며 향후 CM용역을 통해 충분히 해소 가능할 뿐만 아니라 오히려 건설산업 발전에 필요한 'Smat 발주자 육성'이 가능하다고 전망했다. 본지는 지면관계 상 연구논문 중 공공공사 분리발주 도입에 따른 효과와 공공공사 분리발주의 도입 방향 부문만 게재한다.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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• v.29 no.1 s.232
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• pp.151-158
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• 2005

A characteristic of discharge for a foam spray nozzle with various parameters was investigated. The discharge patterns from a fire foam spray nozzle are important to evenly spray over a maximum possible floor area. Two parameters of a foam spray nozzle were chosen, and compared with those from the standard one. Also, in order to evaluate the performance of discharged foam agents used to protect structures from heat and fire damages, the thermal characteristics of fire-protection foams were experimentally investigated. A simple repeatable test for fire-protection foams subjected to fire radiation was developed. This test involves foam generation equipment, a fire source for heat generation, and data acquisition techniques. Results show that the bubble size of foam is increased by large inside diameter of orifice or closed air hole, but phenomenon of discharge angle and expansion ratio is opposite. For the case of the open air hole, liquid film of a circular cone discharges with formation, growth, split and fine grain. In case of the closed air hole, a pillar of foam solution discharges with that. Though the temperature gradient in the foam increases with increased foam expansion ratio. it is not change with increased intensity of heat flux.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Geothermal and Hydrothermal Energy
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.20-29
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• 2021

In this study, it is proposed that an analysis method using charatersistics curve of PICV in the CFD simulation for hydronic system. From the results, the pressure drop characteristics appeared in the region of PICV at a specified flow rate. And the CFD results are in good agreement with the experimental results. Proposed analysis method is proved that the characteristics of PICV applied to the hydronic system were properly applied in the flow analysis. This result can be applied to PICV in the complex hydronic systems. Therefore, the optimal selection of PICV in hydronic system contribute the building energy saving.

• Journal of the Korea Safety Management & Science
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• v.19 no.3
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• pp.11-17
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• 2017

The study seeks to cooperate with the investigation of a fire investigation based on public-private partnership. Fire protection systems provide a wide variety of viewpoints from the perspectives of design, construction, management, maintenance, maintenance and maintenance systems at a particular point in time, construction, management, and maintenance systems. What is controversial is that there are illegal activities such as illegal activities of the Patent Office, misconduct of construction work and unreasonable construction of construction works.As a theoretical framework, the present study identified the four key elements of a successful disaster response system : responsiveness, control, professionalism, and bias.

• Fire Science and Engineering
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• v.27 no.2
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• pp.40-45
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• 2013

In recent years, many electrical fires have occurred due to complex causes. Therefore, products are required to make with scientific design considering electrical, thermal, mechanical and environmental influences. Disasters can cause losses of life and property with fall in confidence of countries and companies. And demands for safe product have been increased by reason of recent deregulation followed by limitless competition. It is necessary to design safe product in order to improve corporate image and strengthen international competitive power. This paper addresses electrical fire case of air conditioner. The use of air conditioner have recently increased as a result of global warming. The aim of this study is to provide safety design and fire prevention measures of air conditioner through cause analysis and reappearance experiments.

• Fire Science and Engineering
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.57-63
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• 2004

We investigated heat properties of connection terminal in residual current protective devices(RCD) according to contact pressure for low voltage appliance. And we analyzed voltage and current waveform and oxide propagation when the poor-contact happened between terminal and wire. When contact pressure between terminal and connection wire was not applied, the heat was generated and an oxide was formed on the surface of the wire. The temperature of the insulation surrounding terminal was ascended sharply by poor-contact, micro-sparks and continuous arc sound happened in interior terminal. When the poor-contact by vibration occurred inner conductor of terminal and wire, an oxide was propagated on contact surface and the temperature was increased at 869℃. Thus, we found that the risk of electrical disaster is high in terminal and connection wire parts.