• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제10권sup3호
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• pp.19-31
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• 2016

The objective of this paper is to investigate the effect of thickness and moisture on temperature distributions of reinforced concrete walls under fire conditions. Toward this goal, the first three wall specimens having different thicknesses are heated for 2 h according to ISO standard heating curve and the temperature distribution through the wall thickness is measured. Since the thermal behavior of the tested walls is influenced by thickness, as well as moisture content, three additional walls are prepared and preheated to reduce moisture content and then tested under fire exposure. The experimental results clearly show the temperatures measured close to the fire exposed surface of the thickest wall with 250 mm thickness is the highest in the temperatures measured at the same location of the thinner wall with 150 mm thickness because of the moisture clog that is formed inside the wall with 250 mm of thickness. This prevents heat being transferred to the opposite side of the heated surface. This is also confirmed by the thermal behavior of the preheated walls, showing that the temperature is well distributed in the preheated walls as compared to that in non-preheated walls. Finite element models including moisture clog zone are generated to simulate fire tests with consideration of moisture clog effect. The temperature distributions of the models predicted from the transient heat analyses are compared with experimental results and show good agreements. In addition, parametric studies are performed with various moisture contents in order to investigate effect of moisture contents on the thermal behaviors of the concrete walls.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.42-49
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• 1997

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships among density, moisture content, and modulus of elasticity in which are important characteristics in physical and mechanical properties of woods. In this study, the dynamic MOE was calculated through the combination with resonance frequency of transverse vibration method and density, and the estimated moisture contents were calculated with two different equations (1, 2) in order to compare with experimental moisture contents. The following results from this study were obtained: 1. According to the regression analysis with two different parameters (E and density), the two regression lines appeared to be straight intersecting at 0.6 density. As another factor, moisture contents in wood also influenced on the analysing regression at the below F.S.P. 2. When considering the relationship between moisture contents and E, the tendency of each moisture content and E showed very similar pattern suggesting that moisture contents in addition to density are very important parameter. 3. When together with moisture contents and density as parameters for multiple regression analysis, coefficiences of determinations are dramatically improved. Interestingly, the coefficiences of determinations are further increased when analysing at the below point of F.S.P. and when analysing higher and lower density separately. In summary, more correct estimation of the dynamic MOE of woods can be possible with only transverse vibration and density in wood. Therefore, with this indirect method, the calculation of MOE in all kinds of woods including timber, live tree and wood products can be feasible resulting in accelerating the efficiency of time and labor.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.930-937
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• 2010

This study was carried out to investigate the textural and sensory properties of pork jerky with differently added sources of tenderizer or humectant at final concentrations of 2 or 5% (v/w). Pork jerky treated with 5% glycerol, kiwi, or pineapple had lower moisture content and water activity than that of control pork jerky (p<0.05). The addition of tenderizer or humectant resulted in a lower shear force than that of control (p<0.05). The addition of 2 or 5% glycerol resulted in higher equilibrium moisture content (EMC) than other treatments, and addition of tenderizer or humectant produced a higher EMC than that of control (p<0.05). Furthermore, addition of pineapple and kiwi to the samples affected the structures of the myosin heavy chain and the actin filaments of myofibrillar protein, respectively. Trained panel sensory evaluations indicated that pineapple enhanced the flavor score, whereas tenderness score was improved by the addition of tenderizer or humectant (p<0.05).

• 한국수자원학회논문집
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.111-120
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• 2022

물의 흐름을 제어하는 토양의 기능을 정량적으로 계산하기 위한 방법인 토양수분 메모리(soil moisture memory)는 토양에 도달한 강수가 저장되고 배출되기까지 평균적으로 체류하는 시간을 평가한다. 본 연구에서는 2019, 2020년 한반도 지역에서 강수와 토양수분 위성 기반 모델 산출물을 활용하여 표층(0~5 cm)토양에서의 토양수분 메모리를 산출하고 이를 활용하여 연구지역 내 토양수분 메모리의 시공간적인 분포를 지표면의 경사 및 토양의 특성과 함께 평가하였다. 토양수분 메모리를 특성분석을 위해 강수 사건에 따라 토양수분의 증가를 추적하여 저장 강수율(F_p(f))이라는 새로운 측정 지표를 활용하였다. 강수 발생 초기(3시간 후)에는 산맥을 기준으로 토양 내 저장 강수율이 우선적으로 감소하여 토양수분 메모리의 공간적인 편차가 컸으며 24시간 이후 전반적으로 편차가 감소하였다. 토양 내 저장 강수율은 경사가 증가할수록 감소하는 형태가 뚜렷하게 나타났으며 토양 입자 크기의 구성 비율에 따른 토양 내 수분의 배수 활동에 의한 영향을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한 수리전도도 증감에 기여하는 평균토양수분이 저장 강수율에 미치는 영향을 확인하였다. 본 연구 결과는 강수가 지면에 체류하는 시간에 대한 척도인 토양수분 메모리가 지표의 경사와 토양 특성과 갖는 관계를 규명하고 토양수분의 시공간적 변동성을 이해하는 데 기여할 것으로 기대된다.

• 디지털콘텐츠학회 논문지
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• 제19권7호
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• pp.1423-1431
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• 2018

사물인터넷 기술은 농업, 낙농업 등의 기술에 적용되어 도시에서도 간편하고 손쉽게 농작물을 재배하는 것을 가능하게 한다. 특히, 농업 부문에서 재배작물의 생장환경에 맞도록 지능적으로 판단하고 제어하는 사물인터넷 기술이 발전되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 지능형 사물인터넷을 이용하여 식물의 수분 공급 주기를 학습함으로써 식물의 생장 환경을 예측하는 방법을 제안한다. 제안된 시스템은 토양 수분량의 수분단계를 지도 학습으로 찾아내고, 측정된 수분단계를 기반으로 수분 공급의 규칙을 찾아낸다. 이러한 규칙을 기반으로 수분 공급 주기를 예측하고, 미디어를 이용하여 출력함으로써 사용자가 사용하기에 편리하도록 구현하였다. 또한, 센서가 측정하는 값의 오차를 줄이기 위하여 식물간에 서로 정보를 교환함으로써 오류가 있는 경우의 값을 보완해 가면서 예측의 정확도를 높였다. 생장 환경 예측 시스템의 성능을 평가하기 위하여 토양 수분 공급량이 현격히 차이가 있는 여름과 겨울로 나누어서 실험하였으며, 정확도가 높음을 검증하였다.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.430-436
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• 2009

This study was carried out to investigate the quality of white pan breads as affected by various amounts of Terminalia chebula Retz (TC) powder, in which the breads were prepared with 0, 2, 4, and 6% TC powder. The samples and a control bread were compared in terms of bread quality characteristics, including pH, baking loss rate, loaf volume index, moisture content, TBARS values, texture, color, and sensory qualities in order to determine the optimal amount of TC powder in the formulation. The pH levels of the bread samples containing TC powder ranged from 5.30 to 5.44, while the control bread had a pH of 5.68. The loaf volume index values of the samples prepared with 2~6% TC powder were lower than that of the control. After 7 days storage, the moisture content of the control bread had decreased by 14.4%, while the moisture contents of the breads with added TC powder had decreased by approximately 8~10%. The breads with TC powder had lower TBARS values as compared to the control bread. For texture characteristics, hardness increased with the addition of TC powder, and was especially increased in the sample containing 6% TC powder. Cohesiveness and springiness, however, decreased with the addition of TC powder. For color, lightness of the bread crust and crumb decreased with the addition of TC powder, whereas redness and yellowness increased. In terms of sensory quality, the bread containing 2% TC powder was preferred over the control bread, as estimated by appearance, crust color, taste, and overall quality, while the 6% TC bread had the lowest preference scores. These results suggest that the addition of 2% TC powder to white pan bread had optimal effects for improving shelf-life and enhancing bread quality.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.283-293
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• 2016

Owing to an increase in the air tightness of recent buildings, the natural ventilation rate was significantly lowered and the removal of accumulated moisture became difficult in these buildings. The hygrothermal performance of these buildings should be carefully considered to provide comfortable indoor environment by removing the moisture condensation risk and the mold growth potential. In this study, hygrothermal performance of two selected wall structures was investigated based on WUFI simulation program. The results displayed that the indoor temperature had impact on the moisture accumulation in the insulation layer for both modeled walls, showing that lower indoor temperature resulted in higher moisture accumulation, especially in the wood frame structure. Also, the yearly moisture accumulation profile exhibited a downward shift throughout the year by adding a vapour retarder with a lower sd-value. In addition, both of the two walls have condensation risk in winter, due to low temperature level. The wood frame structure has a bigger fluctuation and higher condensation risk than the concrete structure.

• 한국조경학회지
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.39-47
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• 2000

This study is to investigate the conditions closely related to the establishment of vegetation in the riparian zone: the soil condition, an important factor along with climate and light. Especially, the soil structure of the microtopographical formations in the specific area known as the riparian microtopographical zone investigated. In addition, the effect of the riparian microtopographical features on the ground water level, soil moisture content, and vegetation was studied. The results of this study are as follows; 1) At all sample sites, below the sand layer, a gravel layer is always present. This is the result of past floods. 2) Although Salix koreensis experiences frequent disturbances such as increase in river level and floods, this vegetation establishes itself in the most secure are in the microtopographical zone. 3) The growth of Phragmites japonica is closely related to the underground water level. 4) It is clear that Miscanthus sacchariflorus grows concentrated in dry areas. 5) The soil accumulation conditions differ according to the soil moisture content of each microtopgraphical feature. Accordingly, the moisture content of the soil is clearly different within the microtopographical zone. The continuous and long-term investigation and research on the relation of riparian reproduction and the relevance with location surrounding factors are necessary in the future.

• International Journal of Ocean System Engineering
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• 제1권3호
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• pp.148-154
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• 2011

Generally, strength degradation is caused by the absorption of moisture in composites. For this reason, a fracture is generated in the composites and traces of glass fiber degrade human health and physical damage is generated. Therefore, in this research, we studied the mechanical properties change of composites by moistureabsorption. The composites were manufactured with and without the Gel-coating process and were immersed in a moisture absorption device at $80^{\circ}C$ for more than 100 days. The mechanical properties of the moistureabsorption composites and the composites which dry after moisture-absorption were compared. The mechanical properties degradation of basalt fiber composites according to the result of the measurement of moistureabsorption was smaller than that of glass fiber composites by about 20%. In addition, the coefficient of moisture absorption was lower for the case of Gel-coating processing than the composites without the Gel-coating process by about 2% and it was deduced that Gel-coating did not have a significant effect on the mechanical properties.

• 청정기술
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.299-307
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• 2016

These days, coal is one of the most important energy resources used for transportation, industry, and electricity. There are two types of coal: high-rank and low-rank. Low-rank coal has a low calorific value and contains large amounts of useless moisture. The quality of low-rank coal can be increased by simple drying technology and it needs to be stabilized by hydrocarbons (e.g. palm acid oil, PAO) to prevent spontaneous combustion and moisture re-adsorption. Spontaneous combustion becomes a major problem during coal mining, storage, and transportation. It can involve the loss of life, property, and economic value; reduce the quality of the coal; and increase greenhouse gas emissions. Besides spontaneous combustion, moisture re-adsorption also leads to a decrease in quality of the coal due to its lower heating value. In this work, PAO was used for additive to stabilize the upgraded coal. The objectives of the experiments were to determine the stabilization characteristic of coal by analyzing the behavior of upgraded coal by drying and PAO addition regarding crossing-point temperature of coal, the moisture behavior of briquette coal, and thermal decomposition behavior of coal.