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Transformation Behavior of Ti-(45-x)Ni-5Cu-xCr (at%) (x = 0.5-2.0) Shape Memory Alloys

  • Im, Yeon-Min;Jeon, Young-Min;Kim, Min-Su;Lee, Yong-Hee;Kim, Min-Kyun;Nam, Tae-Hyun
    • Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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    • 제12권1호
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    • pp.28-31
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    • 2011
  • Transformation behavior and shape memory characteristics of Ti-(45-x)Ni-5Cu-xCr (x=0.5-2.0) alloys have been investigated by means of electrical resistivity measurements, differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction and thermal cycling tests under constant load. Two-stage B2-B19-B19' transformation occurred in Ti-(45-x)Ni-5Cu-xCr alloys. The B2-B19 transformation was separated clearly from the B19-B19' transformation in Ti-44.0Ni-5Cu-1.0Cr and Ti-43.5Ni-5Cu-1.5Cr alloys. A temperature range where the B19 martensite exists was expanded with increasing Cr content because decreasing rate of Ms (85 K / % Cr) was larger than that of Ms' (17 K / % Cr). Ti-(45-x)Ni-5Cu-xCr alloys were deformed in plastic manner with a fracture strain of 68% ~ 43% depending on Cr content. Substitution of Cr for Ni improves the critical stress for slip deformation in a Ti-45Ni-5Cu alloy due to solid solution hardening.

Analysis and study of Deep Reinforcement Learning based Resource Allocation for Renewable Powered 5G Ultra-Dense Networks

  • Hamza Ali Alshawabkeh
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • 제24권1호
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    • pp.226-234
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    • 2024
  • The frequent handover problem and playing ping-pong effects in 5G (5th Generation) ultra-dense networking cannot be effectively resolved by the conventional handover decision methods, which rely on the handover thresholds and measurement reports. For instance, millimetre-wave LANs, broadband remote association techniques, and 5G/6G organizations are instances of group of people yet to come frameworks that request greater security, lower idleness, and dependable principles and correspondence limit. One of the critical parts of 5G and 6G innovation is believed to be successful blockage the board. With further developed help quality, it empowers administrator to run many systems administration recreations on a solitary association. To guarantee load adjusting, forestall network cut disappointment, and give substitute cuts in case of blockage or cut frustration, a modern pursuing choices framework to deal with showing up network information is require. Our goal is to balance the strain on BSs while optimizing the value of the information that is transferred from satellites to BSs. Nevertheless, due to their irregular flight characteristic, some satellites frequently cannot establish a connection with Base Stations (BSs), which further complicates the joint satellite-BS connection and channel allocation. SF redistribution techniques based on Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) have been devised, taking into account the randomness of the data received by the terminal. In order to predict the best capacity improvements in the wireless instruments of 5G and 6G IoT networks, a hybrid algorithm for deep learning is being used in this study. To control the level of congestion within a 5G/6G network, the suggested approach is put into effect to a training set. With 0.933 accuracy and 0.067 miss rate, the suggested method produced encouraging results.

Cyclic behavior of RT-cement treated marine clay subjected to low and high loading frequencies

  • Al-Bared, Mohammed A.M.;Harahap, Indra S.H.;Marto, Aminaton;Mohamad, Hisham;Abad, Seyed Vahid Alavi Nezhad Khalil;Mustaffa, Zahiraniza
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • 제21권5호
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    • pp.433-445
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    • 2020
  • The weakening and softening behavior of soft clay subjected to cyclic loading due to the build-up of excess pore water pressure is well-known. During the design stage of the foundation of highways and coastal high-rise buildings, it is important to study the mechanical behavior of marine soils under cyclic loading as they undergo greater settlement during cyclic loading than under static loading. Therefore, this research evaluates the cyclic stress-strain and shear strength of untreated and treated marine clay under the effects of wind, earthquake, and traffic loadings. A series of laboratory stress-controlled cyclic triaxial tests have been conducted on both untreated and treated marine clay using different effective confining pressures and a frequency of 0.5 and 1.0 Hz. In addition, treated samples were cured for 28 and 90 days and tested under a frequency of 2.0 Hz. The results revealed significant differences in the performance of treated marine clay samples than that of untreated samples under cyclic loading. The treated marine clay samples were able to stand up to 2000 loading cycles before failure, while untreated marine clay samples could not stand few loading cycles. The untreated marine clay displayed a higher permanent axial strain rate under cyclic loading than the treated clay due to the existence of new cementing compounds after the treatment with recycled tiles and low amount (2%) of cement. The effect of the effective confining pressure was found to be significant on untreated marine clay while its effect was not crucial for the treated samples cured for 90 days. Treated samples cured for 90 days performed better under cyclic loading than the ones cured for 28 days and this is due to the higher amount of cementitious compounds formed with time. The highest deformation was found at 0.5 Hz, which cannot be considered as a critical frequency since smaller frequencies were not used. Therefore, it is recommended to consider testing the treated marine clay using smaller frequencies than 0.5 Hz.

소고기의 유통 단계별 병원성 미생물 오염도에 관한 연구 (A study on the contamination level of pathogenic microorganisms in beef distribution stages)

  • 박성도;김용환;고바라다;김철희;윤병철;김조균
    • 한국동물위생학회지
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    • 제25권2호
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    • pp.117-126
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    • 2002
  • Contamination levels of pathogenic microorganisms in 145 cases of beef, which were distributed in Gwangju province, had been investigated in each distributed stage and also monitored by general bacterial count and E coli count index. General bacterial count of beef from the slaughterhouse was 10$^4$cfu/g less than the level of promotion(10 cfu/$\textrm{cm}^2$) and E coli count index was also under the level of 10$^2$cfu/$\textrm{cm}^2$ recommended level of the ministry of agriculture and forestry. Pathogenic microorganisms were detected from 23.2% of samples in the consumption stage, 12.5% in the slaughtering stage and 5.6% in the transporting and processing stage. Staphylococcus aureus was isolated in the largest number and its ratio was 9.0%, listeria monocytogenes 5.5% and salmonella spp 1.4%. There were no samples that bacteria had been detected dually. E coli O157:H7 and campylobacter jejuni were not isolated. In raw and chilled beef, isolation rate of pathogenic microorganisms were 13.3% and 16.5% each. Especially in raw beef, L monocytogenes was. isolated in 3 samples among 30 cases (10%) and S aureus in one sample (3.3%). According to a scale of meat store, isolation rates of pathogenic microorganisms were different. It was 28.6% in the small-scale meat store and 16.7% in the large-scale meat store each. Four cases (16.7%) of S aureus were isolated in the large-scale meat store and seven cases (20.0%) of L monocytogenes and 2 cases (5.7%) of salmonella spp were isolated in the small-scale meat store. S aureus was isolated in two places among 10 feeding facilities of the elementary school. This result shows that the sanitation of elementary school feeding facilities is so poor and more careful policy consideration is needed. Eleven strains of S aureus isolated showed ${\beta}$-hemolysis on blood agar, 1 strain ${\alpha}$-hemolysis, and 1 strain ${\gamma}$-hemolysis. Isolated strains of L monocytogenes were reconfirmed in 560 bp by PCR. Conclusively, these results show that the sanitary condition in the stages of slaughtering, transportation-processing and consumption influences the degree of pathogenic microorganisms contamination in beef severely It is necessary to apply thoroughly hazard analysis critical control point in a process of beef distribution and also to develop rapid test methods for microorganism diagnosis. This effort is very important for the supply of safe and clean meat from farm to table and helpful for the improvement of public health.

DGEBA/PMR-15 블렌드계의 표면특성 변화가 기계적 계면특성에 미지는 영향 (A Study on Surface Properties of Mechanical Interfacial Behavior of DGEBA/PMR-15 Blends)

  • 박수진;이화영;한미정;홍성권
    • 접착 및 계면
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    • 제4권1호
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 2003
  • 본 연구에서는 이관능성 에폭시와 PMR-15 블렌드계의 접촉각 측정과 파괴인성 측정을 통하여 PMR-15 조성비에 따른 표면자유에너지가 기계적 계면특성에 미치는 영향에 대하여 고찰하였다. 블렌드계의 FT-IR 분석 결과, PMR-15의 이미드화에 따른 특성 밴드가 1,722, $1,778cm^{-1}$ (C=O)와 $1,372cm^{-1}$ (C-N)에서 나타났고, 에폭시의 개환 반응에 따른 -OH peak는 PMR-15 phr의 함량에서 가장 크게 나타나는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 증류수와 diiodomethane을 젖음액으로 사용하여 sessile drop 방법으로 접촉각을 측정한 결과, 표면자유에너지는 극성 요소의 증가에 의해서 PMR-15의 함량이 10 phr일 때 최고값을 나타내었다. 또한, 기계적 계면특성을 파괴인성 측정을 통하여 알아본 결과 $K_{IC}$$G_{IC}$ 또한 표면자유에너지와 유사한 경향을 나타내는 것을 알 수 있었는데, 이는 PMR-15 10 phr의 조성에서 수소결합의 증가에 의한 블렌드계의 극성요소가 증가함에 따라 분자들간의 계면결합력이 증가했기 때문인 것으로 관찰된다.

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Molecular Theory of Plastic Deformation (Ⅲ)$^*$

  • Kim, Jae-Hyun;Ree, Tai-Kyue;Kim, Chang-Hong
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • 제2권3호
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    • pp.96-104
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    • 1981
  • (1) The flow data of f (stress) and ${\dot{s}$ (strain rate) for Fe and Ti alloys were plotted in the form of f vs. -ln ${\dot{s}$ by using the literature values. (2) The plot showed two distinct patterns A and B; Pattern A is a straight line with a negative slope, and Pattern B is a curve of concave upward. (3) According to Kim and Ree's generalized theory of plastic deformation, pattern A & B belong to Case 1 and 2, respectively; in Case 1, only one kind of flow units acts in the deformation, and in Case 2, two kinds flow units act, and stress is expressed by $f={X_1f_1}+{X_2f_2}$where $f_1\;and\;f_2$ are the stresses acting on the flow units of kind 1 and 2, respectively, and $X_1,\;X_2$ are the fractions of the surface area occupied by the two kinds of flow units; $f_j=(1/{\alpha}_j) sinh^{-1}\;{\beta}_j{{\dot{s}}\;(j=1\;or\;2)$, where $1/{\alpha}_j\;and\;{\beta}_j$ are proportional to the shear modulus and relaxation time, respectively. (4) We found that grain-boundary flow units only act in the deformation of Fe and Ti alloys whereas dislocation flow units do not show any appreciable contribution. (5) The deformations of Fe and Ti alloys belong generally to pattern A (Case 1) and B (Case 2), respectively. (6) By applying the equations, f=$(1/{\alpha}_{g1}) sinh^-1({\beta}_{g1}{\dot{s}}$) and $f=(X_{g1}/{\alpha}_{g1})sinh^{-1}({\beta}_{g1}{\dot{s}})+ (X_{g2}/{\alpha}_{g2})\;shih^{-1}({\beta}_{g2}{\dot{s}})$ to the flow data of Fe and Ti alloys, the parametric values of $x_{gj}/{\alpha}_{gj}\;and\;{\beta}_{gs}(j=1\;or\;2)$ were determined, here the subscript g signifies a grain-boundary flow unit. (7) From the values of ($({\beta}_gj)^{-1}$) at different temperatures, the activation enthalpy ${\Delta}H_{gj}^{\neq}$ of deformation due to flow unit gj was determined, ($({\beta}_gj)^{-1}$) being proportional to , the jumping frequency (the rate constant) of flow unit gj. The ${\Delta}H_{gj}\;^{\neq}$ agreed very well with ${\Delta}H_{gj}\;^{\neq}$ (self-diff) of the element j whose diffusion in the sample is a critical step for the deformation as proposed by Kim-Ree's theory (Refer to Tables 3 and 4). (8) The fact, ${\Delta}H_{gj}\;^{\neq}={\Delta}H_{j}\;^{\neq}$ (self-diff), justifies the Kim-Ree theory and their method for determining activation enthalpies for deformation. (9) A linear relation between ${\beta}^{-1}$ and carbon content [C] in hot-rolled steel was observed, i.e., In ${\beta}^{-1}$ = -50.2 [C] - 40.3. This equation explains very well the experimental facts observed with regard to the deformation of hot-rolled steel..

종이 첨가제가 종이의 노화에 미치는 영향 (Effect of Additives on Paper Aging)

  • 윤병호;이명구;최경화
    • 임산에너지
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    • 제21권2호
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    • pp.25-33
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    • 2002
  • 도서관이나 문서보관소에서 책이나 서류를 보존하는데 있어 중요한 문제점 중의 하나는 종이의 열화이다. 그러므로 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위해서는 종이의 열화의 주요 원인을 규명할 필요가 있다. 몇몇의 학자들이 이에 대한 연구를 수행한 결과 종이 열화의 주요 원인으로서 종이 섬유내 셀룰로오스의 산 촉매 가수분해로 밝혀졌다. 일반적으로 종이제조시 첨가되는 첨가제로 인해 산성지의 노화율이 중성지의 노화율에 비해 더 높다. 따라서 종이내 존재하는 산을 제거해 줄 필요가 있다. 종이의 탈산화 처리는 열화속도를 감소시켜 산성지의 수명을 3, 4배정도 늘릴 수 있다고 한다. 최근에는 기존의 탈산화 처리방법과는달리 대량의 책과 서류의 탈산화를 위한 효과적인 탈산화 방법의 필요성이 인식되어져 왔다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 종이 제조시 사용되는 첨가제가 노화에 미치는 영향을 알아보고,효과적인 종이의 노화 방지를 위해 산성지에 가스상 에탄올아민류(모노에탄올아민, 디에탄올아민, 트리에탄올아민)를 사용하여 탈산처리를 시도하여 보았다. 첨가제가 종이의 노화에미치는 영향을 실험한 결과, 종이의 노화율이 알럼+로진>알럼>AKD> 무처리 순으로 나타났다. 또한 가스상 에탄올아민류 탈산처리 실험결과, 탈산처리율이 모노에탄올아민>디에탄올아민>트리에탄올아민 순으로 나타났다. 그러나 처리 후 종이에 약간의 백색도와 내절도의 감소가 나타났다. 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위해 가스상 에탄올아민류들을 조합 처리하여 탈산처리를 시도해 본 결과, 백색도와 내절도의 감소없이 효과적인 탈산처리 효과를 얻을 수 있었다.ird limit" is characterized by the production of reduction of $H_2O$$_2$, which is reduced by wall effect. Strain rate substantially affects ignition temperature because key reaction rates of $H_2O$$_2$ are comparably with its transport rate, while the mixture temperature and the hydrogen composition do not significantly affect ignition temperature.e.성 면역 결핍증 환자가 직업을 가지면 안된다는 사람보다 된다는 사람이(P<0.001), 각각 지식이 높았다. 결론 : 지식이 높을수록 성병에 걸릴 가능성이 낮고, 태도에서도 긍정적인 결과를 보였다. 그러므로 그러므로 가능하면 중고교 시절에 이 질환에 대한 정규교육 프로그램을 만들어 학생들을 효과적으로 가르치는 것이 필요하다.와 활동성 정도(r=0.378, P<.05), 평균 통증정도와 활동성 정도가(r=.330, P<.05)가 유의한 정적상관관계가 나타난 반면, 여성에서는 활동성 정도와 통증의 중증도는 유의한 관계가 없는 것으로 나타났다. 남성은 관계를 제외한 모든 항목의 통증으로 인한 지장정도와 활동성 정도가 유의한 정적상관관계가 나타난 반만 여성에서는 보행 능력, 통상적인

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비뉴턴 유체를 이용한 스마트 과속방지턱 소재 개발 (Development of Smart Speed Bump Using Non-newtonian Fluid)

  • 정인준;김은정;유웅열;나원진
    • Composites Research
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    • 제35권4호
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    • pp.277-282
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    • 2022
  • 본 연구에서는 저가 재료인 전분과 물 기반의 현탁액을 이용하여 과속방지턱에 응용 가능한 스마트 소재를 개발하고 물성을 평가하였다. 유변물성측정기를 이용하여 전단율에 따른 점도 및 전단력을 측정하여 전분 농도별 전단농화 발생 현상을 확인하였다. 물체의 낙하 시험과 5-25 km/h의 주행 속도로 충격 후 진동을 측정한 자전거 주행 시험을 통해 거시적인 전단농화현상을 확인하였고, 과속방지턱의 적용 가능성을 확인하였다. 점도 측정 결과, 초기에 전단담화 구간에 이어 전단농화가 발생하였고, 전단농화 현상을 유발하는 임계 변형률은 농도가 증가함에 따라 감소하였다. 또한 전분 농도 증가에 따라 점도와 전단력이 크게 증가하였다. 낙하시험과 자전거 주행시험 결과 현탁액이 단시간에 고체 상태로 바뀌었고 충격 에너지가 유체에 흡수되었다. 유체의 농도와 가하는 충격(속도)이 증가할수록 전단농화현상이 쉽게 발생하였다. 최종적으로 물과 전분 기반의 비뉴턴 유체로 5-25 km/h 범위에서 구동하는 스마트 과속방지턱 재료의 개발을 제안하였다.

에폭시 수지 모르터의 특성에 관한 실험적 연구 (Experimental Studies on the Properties of Epoxy Resin Mortars)

  • 연규석;강신업
    • 한국농공학회지
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    • 제26권1호
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    • pp.52-72
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    • 1984
  • This study was performed to obtain the basic data which can be applied to the use of epoxy resin mortars. The data was based on the properties of epoxy resin mortars depending upon various mixing ratios to compare those of cement mortar. The resin which was used at this experiment was Epi-Bis type epoxy resin which is extensively being used as concrete structures. In the case of epoxy resin mortar, mixing ratios of resin to fine aggregate were 1: 2, 1: 4, 1: 6, 1: 8, 1:10, 1 :12 and 1:14, but the ratio of cement to fine aggregate in cement mortar was 1 : 2.5. The results obtained are summarized as follows; 1.When the mixing ratio was 1: 6, the highest density was 2.01 g/cm$^3$, being lower than 2.13 g/cm$^3$ of that of cement mortar. 2.According to the water absorption and water permeability test, the watertightness was shown very high at the mixing ratios of 1: 2, 1: 4 and 1: 6. But then the mixing ratio was less than 1 : 6, the watertightness considerably decreased. By this result, it was regarded that optimum mixing ratio of epoxy resin mortar for watertight structures should be richer mixing ratio than 1: 6. 3.The hardening shrinkage was large as the mixing ratio became leaner, but the values were remarkably small as compared with cement mortar. And the influence of dryness and moisture was exerted little at richer mixing ratio than 1: 6, but its effect was obvious at the lean mixing ratio, 1: 8, 1:10,1:12 and 1:14. It was confirmed that the optimum mixing ratio for concrete structures which would be influenced by the repeated dryness and moisture should be rich mixing ratio higher than 1: 6. 4.The compressive, bending and splitting tensile strenghs were observed very high, even the value at the mixing ratio of 1:14 was higher than that of cement mortar. It showed that epoxy resin mortar especially was to have high strength in bending and splitting tensile strength. Also, the initial strength within 24 hours gave rise to high value. Thus it was clear that epoxy resin was rapid hardening material. The multiple regression equations of strength were computed depending on a function of mixing ratios and curing times. 5.The elastic moduli derived from the compressive stress-strain curve were slightly smaller than the value of cement mortar, and the toughness of epoxy resin mortar was larger than that of cement mortar. 6.The impact resistance was strong compared with cement mortar at all mixing ratios. Especially, bending impact strength by the square pillar specimens was higher than the impact resistance of flat specimens or cylinderic specimens. 7.The Brinell hardness was relatively larger than that of cement mortar, but it gradually decreased with the decline of mixing ratio, and Brinell hardness at mixing ratio of 1 :14 was much the same as cement mortar. 8.The abrasion rate of epoxy resin mortar at all mixing ratio, when Losangeles abation testing machine revolved 500 times, was very low. Even mixing ratio of 1 :14 was no more than 31.41%, which was less than critical abrasion rate 40% of coarse aggregate for cement concrete. Consequently, the abrasion rate of epoxy resin mortar was superior to cement mortar, and the relation between abrasion rate and Brinell hardness was highly significant as exponential curve. 9.The highest bond strength of epoxy resin mortar was 12.9 kg/cm$^2$ at the mixing ratio of 1:2. The failure of bonded flat steel specimens occurred on the part of epoxy resin mortar at the mixing ratio of 1: 2 and 1: 4, and that of bonded cement concrete specimens was fond on the part of combained concrete at the mixing ratio of 1 : 2 ,1: 4 and 1: 6. It was confirmed that the optimum mixing ratio for bonding of steel plate, and of cement concrete should be rich mixing ratio above 1 : 4 and 1 : 6 respectively. 10.The variations of color tone by heating began to take place at about 60˚C, and the ultimate change occurred at 120˚C. The compressive, bending and splitting tensile strengths increased with rising temperature up to 80˚ C, but these rapidly decreased when temperature was above 800 C. Accordingly, it was evident that the resistance temperature of epoxy resin mortar was about 80˚C which was generally considered lower than that of the other concrete materials. But it is likely that there is no problem in epoxy resin mortar when used for unnecessary materials of high temperature resistance. The multiple regression equations of strength were computed depending on a function of mixing ratios and heating temperatures. 11.The susceptibility to chemical attack of cement mortar was easily affected by inorganic and organic acid. and that of epoxy resin mortar with mixing ratio of 1: 4 was of great resistance. On the other hand, when mixing ratio was lower than 1 : 8 epoxy resin mortar had very poor resistance, especially being poor resistant to organicacid. Therefore, for the structures requiring chemical resistance optimum mixing of epoxy resin mortar should be rich mixing ratio higher than 1: 4.

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Beak Trimming Methods - Review -

  • Glatz, P.C.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제13권11호
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    • pp.1619-1637
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  • A review was undertaken to obtain information on the range of beak-trimming methods available or under development. Beak-trimming of commercial layer replacement pullets is a common yet critical management tool that can affect the performance for the life of the flock. The most obvious advantage of beak-trimming is a reduction in cannibalism although the extent of the reduction in cannibalism depends on the strain, season, and type of housing, flock health and other factors. Beak-trimming also improves feed conversion by reducing food wastage. A further advantage of beak-trimming is a reduction in the chronic stress associated with dominance interactions in the flock. Beak-trimming of birds at 7-10 days is favoured by Industry but research over last 10 years has shown that beak-trimming at day-old causes the least stress on birds and efforts are needed to encourage Industry to adopt the practice of beak-trimming birds at day-old. Proper beak-trimming can result in greatly improved layer performance but improper beak-trimming can ruin an other wise good flock of hens. Re-trimming is practiced in most flocks, although there are some flocks that only need one trimming. Given the continuing welfare scrutiny of using a hot blade to cut the beak, attempts have been made to develop more welfare friendly methods of beak-trimming. Despite the developments in design of hot blade beak-trimmers the process has remained largely unchanged. That is, a red-hot blade cuts and cauterises the beak. The variables in the process are blade temperature, cauterisation time, operator ability, severity of trimming, age of trimming, strain of bird and beak length. This method of beak-trimming is still overwhelmingly favoured in Industry and there appears to be no other alternative procedures that are more effective. Sharp secateurs have been used trim the upper beak of both layers and turkeys. Bleeding from the upper mandible ceases shortly after the operation, and despite the regrowth of the beak a reduction of cannibalism has been reported. Very few differences have been noted between behaviour and production of the hot blade and cold blade cut chickens. This method has not been used on a large scale in Industry. There are anecdotal reports of cannibalism outbreaks in birds with regrown beaks. A robotic beak-trimming machine was developed in France, which permitted simultaneous, automated beak-trimming and vaccination of day-old chicks of up to 4,500 chickens per hour. Use of the machine was not successful because if the chicks were not loaded correctly they could drop off the line, receive excessive beak-trimming or very light trimming. Robotic beak-trimming was not effective if there was a variation in the weight or size of chickens. Capsaicin can cause degeneration of sensory nerves in mammals and decreases the rate of beak regrowth by its action on the sensory nerves. Capsaicin is a cheap, non-toxic substance that can be readily applied at the time of less severe beak-trimming. It suffers the disadvantage of causing an extreme burning sensation in operators who come in contact with the substance during its application to the bird. Methods of applying the substance to minimise the risk to operators of coming in contact with capsaicin need to be explored. A method was reported which cuts the beaks with a laser beam in day-old chickens. No details were provided on the type of laser used, or the severity of beak-trimming, but by 16 weeks the beaks of laser trimmed birds resembled the untrimmed beaks, but without the bill tip. Feather pecking and cannibalism during the laying period were highest among the laser trimmed hens. Currently laser machines are available that are transportable and research to investigate the effectiveness of beak-trimming using ablasive and coagulative lasers used in human medicine should be explored. Liquid nitrogen was used to declaw emu toes but was not effective. There was regrowth of the claws and the time and cost involved in the procedure limit the potential of using this process to beak-trim birds.