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Young Julia Knox shot across the Ulster swimming landscape when scooping eight gold medals at the Bangor Aurora.
Competing at the Ulster Age Group long course championships, the Banbridge girl was in sparkling form over the three days at the weekend.
The 12-year-old Banbridge Academy student lifted gold in the 100m freestyle, 800m, 400m and 200m free, 100m and 200m butterfly as well as the 200m and 400m individual medley.
Dad Graham is a coach at the Banbridge club but it is fellow coach David Wilson who works with Julia.
"I worked with Julia at the start but the last couple of years David has been coaching her and that works very well," said Graham. "We were delighted with her performances at the weekend. She's qualified for seven events at the British Age Groups this summer in Sheffield."
Ards Swimming Club were once again to the fore, striking gold right across the various age groups.
The quartet of Joshua Creaney, Jake Stafford, Dominic Allen and Joshua Bradshaw won the 9-12 years 200m freestyle relay, while the girls' title went to the Ards team of Scarlett Armstrong, Mia Davison, Ellie McKibben and Hope McBride. Armstrong also won the 12 years 100m backstroke title, while Davison took the 12 years 200m breaststroke gold.
There was further relay success when Rebecca Reid, Emma Reid, Zoe Thompson and Victoria Catterson won the 9-16 years 200m medley relay. Catterson took the 15-16 years 100m back gold and Thompson the 14 years 200m breast. Emma Reid and sister Rebecca picked up gold in the 200m butterfly 15-16 and 14 years categories, respectively.
Clubmate Paddy Johnston won the boys' 14 years 200m 'fly, and 100m back ahead of Bangor's Jack Angus, who took gold in the 200m individual medley.
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Author has written 2 stories for Twilight, and Vampire Diaries.
Imprinting Changes Everything(Chapter 10) They're Here. Author Idea Person is... Nother.one.bites.da.dust21
Name: emerald.girl.13
Favorite Color: Purple & Black
I'm EMO, so I MUST cut my wrists.
I used to CUT so I'm EMO.
You have been diagnosed
Guy: Where have you been all my life?
Guy: Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?
Guy: Haven't I seen you someplace before?
Guy: Is this seat empty?
Guy: Your place or mine?
Guy: So, what do you do for a living?
Guy: Hey baby, what's your sign?
Guy: Your body is like a temple.
Guy: I would go to the end of the world for you.
Guy: If I could see you naked, I'd die happy.
Twilight oath
I promise to remember Bella
Each time I carelessly fall down
And I promise to remember Edward
Whenever I'm out of town
I promise to obey traffic laws
For Charlie's sake of course
And I promise to remember Jacob
When my heart fills with remorse
I promise to remember Carlisle
Whenever I'm in the emergency room
And I promise to remember Emmett
Whenever there's a huge Boom
I promise to remember Rose
whenever I see someone that holds pure beauty
And I promise to remember Alice
Whenever I'm at a mall and a cute outfit spots me
I promise to remember Nessie
Whenever I see that beautiful curly hair
And I promise to remember Esme
When someone tells me they care
I promise to remember Jasper
Whenever my emotions are unfurled
And I promise to remember the Volturi
When someone speaks of dominating the world
Yes I promise to love Twilight
Whereever I may go
So that all may see my obsession
They were looking through peoples
The girl slowly came upon this one
It had creatures in the background and the man
She started laughing with her friend commenting on how ugly he was.
Right then, an instant message came up.
It said:
SatanStalker: So how do u like my
XxLoVemExX: What??
XxLoVemExX: Who is this anyway??
SatanStalker: Well, you should know;
XxLoVemExX: How do you know that im looking at ur pro??
SatanStalker:I know when people look at my MySpace.
XxLoVemExX: What? That doesnt make
SatanStalker: I just do.
Satanstalker: Especially to pretty girls like you.
Satanstalker: With very nice legs I might say.
At the time the girl was wearing high
She started to pull them down a little bit to cover what
XxLoVemExX: Ok whatever man youre starting to scare the living sht out of me.
SatanStalker: You should be afraid.
SatanStalker: You wouldnt want an ugly guy like me touching your legs huh? I mean thats what you
They were in shock.
Her friend: Holy crap man just block him
The girl: Ok holy crap, you think hes
SatanStalker: I am.
SatanStalker: Well it wouldnt really
XxLoVemExX: What? My house?
SatanStalker: Yeah, youre alone so its
XxLoVemExX: Ok I think Im going to leave now because youre freaking me out.
SatanStalker: Your screen name says
SatanStalker has just signed off.
The girl and her friend were really
friend: Whatever lets just go upstairs trust me I doubt hes really coming. Its just a joke from someone.
They went upstairs and were having a pillow fight.
All of a sudden the girls friend said she had to go to the bathroom. The girl said ok.
Ten minutes later the girl noticed that her friend was
She goes and knocks but no one said
she opens it and finds her friend there on
her neck sliced with blood all over the ground. with her head nailed to the wall. Just her head.
If you do not repost this in the next two
one in your room, and one killing your parents at that
Tonight at 1:30am. Well what are you waiting for?
Repost or you are going to die
girl and guy were speeding over 100mph on a motorcycle
Girl:Slow down, I'm scared!
Guy:No, this is fun.
Girl:No, it's not. Please, I'm scared.
Guy:Then tell me you love me.
Girl:I love you, now slow down!
Guy: Now give me a big hug.
She gives him a big hug
Guy: Can you take off my helmet and put it on yourself, it's bothering me.
In the newspaper the next day, a motorcycle had crashed into a building because of break failure.
Two people were on it and only one survived. The truth was that halfway down the road,
the guy realized his break wasn't working but he didn't want the girl to know.
Instead he had her hug him and tell him one last time that she loved him.
Then he had her put on his helmet so that she would live even if he died.
A Copy this into your profile if you would do this for someone you love.
Did you know...
I was walking around in a Target store, when I saw a Cashier hand this little boy some money back."The boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old. The Cashier said, "I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll."
Then the little boy turned to the old woman next to him: ''Granny, are you sure I don't have enough money?''
The old lady replied: ''You know that you don't have enough money to buy this doll, my dear.''
Then she asked him to stay there for just 5 minutes while she went to look a round. She left quickly. The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand. Finally, I walked toward him and I asked him who he wished to give this doll to.
"It's the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much for Christmas.
She was sure that Santa Claus would bring it to her."
I replied to him that maybe Santa Claus would bring it to her after all, and not to worry.
But he replied to me sadly. "No, Santa Claus can't bring it to her where she is now. I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there."
His eyes were so sad while saying this. "My Sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take the doll with her to give it to my sister.''
My heart nearly stopped.
The little boy looked up at me and said: "I told daddy to tell mommy not to go yet. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall."
Then he showed me a very nice photo of him where he was laughing. He then told me "I want mommy to take my picture with her so she won't forget me."
"I love my mommy and I wish she doesn't have to leave me, but daddy says that she has to go to be with my little sister."
Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes, very quietly.
I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy. "Suppose we check again, just in case you do have enough money for the doll?''
"OK" he said, "I hope I do have enough." I added some of my money to his with out him seeing and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even some spare money.
The little boy said: "Thank you God for giving me enough money!"
Then he looked at me and added, "I asked last night before I went to sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buy this doll, so that mommy could give It to my sister. He heard me!''
"I also wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mommy, but I didn't dare to ask God for too much. But He gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose.''
"My mommy loves white roses."
A few minutes later, the old lady returned and I left with my basket. I finished my shopping in a totally different state from when I started. I couldn't get the little boy out of my mind.
Then I remembered a local news paper article two days ago, which mentioned a drunk man in a truck, who hit a car occupied by a young woman and a little girl.
The little girl died right away, and the mother was left in a critical state. The family had to decide whether to pull the plug on the life-sustaining machine, because the young woman would not be able to recover from the coma.
Was this the family of the little boy?
Two days after this encounter with the little boy, I read in the news paper that the young woman had passed away.
I couldn't stop myself as I bought a bunch of white roses and I went to the funeral home where the body of the young woman was exposed for people to see and make last wishes before her burial.
She was there, in her coffin, holding a beautiful white rose in her hand with the photo of the little boy and the doll placed over her chest.
I left the place, teary-eyed, feeling that my life had been changed for ever.. The love that the little boy had for his mother and his sister is still, to this day, hard to imagine.
And in a fraction of a second, a drunk driver had taken all this away from him.
Now you have 2 choices:
1) Repost this message, or
2) Ignore it as if it never touched your heart

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Insurers Discourage Victims' Hiring Of Attorneys
June 16, 1996
Auto insurance companies are taking on trial lawyers, and that has the lawyers very mad, indeed. Now the lawyers are fighting back with tactics some critics say deny the companies their free speech rights.
The war began two years ago, when Allstate Insurance set out to reduce the $4 billion cost of its car crash claims bills -- costs that were forcing the company to raise premium rates.
- The company noticed that more and more of its claimants were hiring lawyers -- up from just 31 percent in 1977 to 46 percent in 1992.
- In a test in Philadelphia, the company approached victims of Allstate-insured drivers, pointing out that lawyers typically take 25 percent to 40 percent of settlements and awards, and subtly urging them not to hire a lawyer but take a settlement instead.
- Allstate says those without a lawyer typically net only $101 less than those with lawyers, but they get their money faster and with less unpleasantness.
- Since the Philadelphia test, Allstate has taken its campaign nationwide and reports the proportion of claimants represented by lawyers has fallen by nearly 10 percent.
The lawyers went on the offensive by first complaining to state insurance regulators. When that got nowhere, they enlisted the support of their state bar associations, claiming that the insurers were practicing law without a license.
In December, the New Jersey Bar Association asked the state Supreme Court committee that regulates lawyers to make Allstate and Liberty Mutual stop such claimant contacts.
In New York State, following complaints from the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Attorney General Dennis Vacco forced Allstate to agree to rewrite its "Do I Need an Attorney?" brochure, stop calling victims "customers" and pay $15,000 in administrative fees.
In Connecticut, trial lawyers lobbied the lawyer-filled legislature and got it to pass a bill outlawing insurance firms from doing anything to "discourage" victims from hiring lawyers.
Source: Brigid Menamin, "A Holy War," Forbes, June 16, 1996.
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Bulls gored an Irishman and a Spaniard on Thursday, the second day of Pamplona's famous bull run which left five other people injured, officials said.
The 43-year-old man from Ireland was gored through his left leg while the 21-year-old Spaniard was gored in the chest. Both were being treated in hospital, the officials said. An Israeli and an American were among the injured.
The traditional bull run starts daily at 8:00 am (06H00 GMT) along an 825-metre (2,706-foot) course during the nine-day festival which opened Wednesday and ends on July 12.
An 18-year-old Australian from Melbourne and a 20-year-old Spaniard from the northern city of Saragossa were hurt on the first day. Officials said the Australian was still in hospital Thursday but no details were released about the extent of his injuries.
The bull run, popularised by Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel "The Sun Also Rises", involves runners trying to outrace six bulls released every day to run from their corral through the old town's narrow, cobbled stone streets.
The bull runs have claimed 15 lives since 1911 and each year dozens of runners are injured.
The festival also features a range of concerts, street parties and dances, and the revelers' nightly ritual of spraying each other with red wine.


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Daihatsu, which has been attacked in the market place by relative newcomers such as Daewoo and Hyundai, is keen to restore its image of building high-quality small cars.
Gone is the Charade, gone is the Feroza and gone is the Rocky. And in their place is the new breed, including the Cuore, Terios off-roader and now the YRV hatch. The YRV thats young recreational vehicle - offers mini wagon-type styling and interior space at a super-keen $17,990.
"The YRV is the last piece in a fairly complicated strategic jigsaw puzzle that began almost a year ago, which in effect will be the platform from which Daihatsu begins its assault on the Australian small-car market," said Daihatsu Australia national manager Wayne Gabriel.
It comes standard with twin airbags, air-conditioning and a CD player, which makes it one of the best-equipped five-doors on the market.
While the YRV is a small vehicle, it is one that maintains the practicality of five doors. Daihatsu is also boasting about its compact yet sleek twin wedge-like styling.
The YRVs engine is smaller than the recent breed of mini people-movers, measuring just 1.3 litres, but featuring variable valve timing to help boost output to 64kW and 120Nm.
In a car weighing in at just 860kg (add another 20kg for an auto that has shift buttons on the steering wheel), it makes for more than respectable performance, giving a hint of the youthful sportiness Daihatsu is hoping to portray with this vehicle.
The so-named DVVT engine is from the Toyota family (remember, Daihatsus parent company is Toyota), which, not surprisingly, endows it with similar performance to Toyotas Echo.
Considering the similarities, and indeed the market positioning, the YRV makes the Echo look overpriced. Both offer high levels of quality, five doors and a perky 1.3-litre engine.
But the Toyota costs extra for air-con, taking the five-doors price to nearly 20 grand.
Not surprisingly, the YRV drives much like a small car, feeling light and a little tinny.
Grip levels are towards the lower end of the scale when pushed hard, although one could argue that its place is in the suburbs and city streets. Its a bit noisy and the engine a tad harsh.
The engine is super-willing and works much better when revved hard. The autos a little tedious while the manual makes for a more spritely and enjoyable performer.
The cabin is surprisingly large for a sub-20-grand car, but there are obvious signs of cost-cutting. Plastic is in abundance, the seats lack some support and theres no steering column adjustment.
Still, for $17,990, theres little doubting the YRVs offer of serious small-car value, considering its got the lot.
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The model-turned-reality TV star began legal proceedings against the Aussie pop star at Britain's High Court on Friday (23Mar12), accusing him of misusing personal information about her.
Price applied for an injunction against Andre, and also named her ex-manager Claire Powell – who is the singer's current agent – in her official court documents.
A source tells Britain's Daily Mirror, "Katie has been trying to reach an agreement but it hasn't happened amicably, so she has gone to the courts instead. She's frustrated, but she hopes that they can all reconcile their problems soon."
A representative for the glamour girl has confirmed Price is taking legal action.
The stars, who married in 2005 and have two children together, have had their fair share of legal woes since divorcing in 2009 – last year (11), Price agreed to pay Andre damages after accusing him of cheating on her during their marriage.


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Evaluation of the Effect of Vertical Ground Motion on 3-Story RC Frames with Various Span Ratios
Kim, Siyun ; Kim, Sung Jig ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 1~6
The paper presents an analytical assessment focusing on the effect of vertical ground motion on three story RC frames by considering different span ratios and vertical-to-horizontal peak ground acceleration ratios. Interstory drift ratio is considered as a global failure criterion, while the axial force variation, shear demand, and shear capacity of RC columns are monitored to assess the effect of vertical ground motion on a local level. It is observed that the inclusion of the vertical component of ground motion significantly affected the response of RC columns.
A Study on Positioning & Structure of an Emergency Stay Shelter for Increasing Evacuation Performance in the Balcony-Expanded Apartment
Park, Hyung-Joo ; Lee, Young-Jae ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 7~16
The purpose of this study was to analyze the adaptability of plan-front positioning and the effectiveness of structural protecting ability for architects to design the emergency stay shelters in balcony expansion. The balcony expansion, as only a tool for the space expansion from the open space to closed space facing living rooms has not permitted due to the negative aspect in emergency evacuation. As the amendment of the building code facilitated the balcony expansion on condition that installation of one emergency stay shelter, however, it has proved that the balcony-expanded apartment is more possible in terms of easiness of burning spread of upper level comparing with apartments without balcony expansion. Therefore, the shelters located in plan-front balcony expansion area has proved as being as a dangerous space for evacuators not to wait long until rescuer's arrival so that they should be placed at the rear or side of plans surrounded by spandrels. Furthermore, it concludes that the structural protection standard for the shelter facing room required by the existing code would be changed from fire resistant ability to smoke protecting standard.
A Comparative Study on Evacuation Time According to Guidance Lighting for Walkway When Visibility Level is Down
Kim, Jin-Su ; Rie, Dong-Ho ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 17~22
The smoke of fire is reduced a visibility, it is leads to a reduction in the walking speed. A Subway platform has been installed to the evacuee guidance lights on the bottom part of the central aisle corridor for safe evacuation of passengers(NFSC 303, 2014). In this study, the subway platform was estimated evacuation time under the coefficient condition factors (0.2~0.9[/m]). Also it is compared with evacuee guidance lights and without evacuee guidance lights. The simulation space is
that is half size of the underground stations, evacuee are 100. The results of the study show that last evacuation time is 103 sec in non- coefficient condition. Incase of coefficient condition in 0.9[/m], it increase about twice times than non-coefficient condition on last evacuation time is 190 sec. Also the extinction coefficient higher goes up effect of guidance light when the visibility is 0.9 [/m], last time of evacuation time is faster than condition on non-guidance light(19.5%).
An Experimental Study on the Structural Performance of Helix Pile to Concrete Footing Connection
Oh, Myoung Ho ; Kim, Myeong Han ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 23~30
New construction details for the Helix pile to concrete footing connection have been developed to overcome the shortcomings of existing connection details. In this study, the structural performance of this connection was evaluated experimentally with the full-scale test specimens. The joint details composed of slide block key for splicing the Helix piles were also included in the experimental study. The Helix pile to concrete footing connections with the newly developed details were efficiently capable of transferring the applied loads from the upper structure to the substructure pile. The cement mortar filled in the pipe of Helix pile prevented the pile from buckling effectively, and the joint details for splicing the Helix piles using the slide block key backed up the ultimate load capacity of the Helix pile.
Seismic Fragility of Underground Utility Tunnels Considering Probabilistic Site Response Analysis
Han, Seung Ryong ; Lee, Ho Dam ; Lee, Chang Soo ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 31~37
The purpose of this study is the evaluation of the seismic fragility of underground utility tunnels buried. The seismic fragility was estimated by developing fragility curves to assess the degree of vulnerability of structures stochastically. To consider the response of soil which has inherent uncertainty, probabilistic site response analysis had performed based on the shear-wave velocity generated by Monte Carlo Simulation. Artificial earthquakes were generated by enveloping uniform hazard response spectra (UHRS) for the Korean peninsula. The seismic fragility curves were developed through a total of 7200 time history analysis from combination of various conditions of utility tunnels and generated soil properties. The developed fragility curve compared with other fragility curves which were developed for the fixed and deterministic condition of the underground utility tunnels using
in the national seismic design standard. As a result, the seismic fragilities using probabilistic site response analysis show less vulnerable than the seismic fragilities with the fixed condition. This study presents that current seismic design of underground utility tunnels is conservative and reflects safer.
A Study on Model of Heavy Rain Risk Prediction Using Influencing Factors of Flood Damage
Lee, Hyun-Jong ; Ryu, Seong-Hyun ; Won, Shawn ; Jo, Eun-Ju ; Kim, Seung-Wook ; Joe, Gi-Hun ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 39~45
In this study, we calculated the risk of flooding rains in Seoul districts through a regression analysis. The Results of regression analysis present it to us that 'weighted hourly rainfall', 'capacity of rainwater recycling facility', 'vulnerable housing'(single multiplex housing density, basement semi-basement housing rate), 'topography drainage'(lowlands rate, average slope, drainage pump capacity), imperviousness ratio are powerful factors to damage by order. Non-standardized regression coefficients multiplied by time duration to hourly rainfall classified section created a derived variable indicating the risk of flooding. Capacity of rainwater recycling facility were identified to affect a significant negative flood damage. The Model of this study could be used as basis to establish adapt disaster prevention against heavy rainfall damage.
Analyzing Types of Urban Areas at High Risk to Landslide Hazard Based on the GIS Approach
Moon, Yonghee ; Lee, Sangeun ; Kim, Myoungsoo ; Baek, Jongrak ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 47~53
According to the rapid population growth and urbanization, many cities suffer from the limitation in space, and hence the commercial buildings, educational facilities, and housing settlement areas continue to stretch until the bottom of the mountain. In result, residents become more and more vulnerable to landslides and debris flow. This led to the central government to perceiving the need for strengthening regulations relevant to urban planning. In order to consider risks due to landslides and debris flow in the stage of urban planning, present authors suggested the strategies. This study obtained a total of 76 priority areas, which were also classified into three types - Type A (high population exposure and mid landslide occurrence likelihood) - 27 areas, - Type B (mid population exposure and high landslide occurrence likelihood) - 25 areas, and 14 areas - Type C (high population exposure and high landslide occurrence likelihood).
A Study on the Runoff Parameter Estimation in the Distributed Model
Lee, Jaejoon ; Lee, Sungho ; Kwak, Changjae ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 55~66
The purpose of this study is to estimate some runoff parameters for using COBRA model which is distributed rainfall-runoff model. COBRA model has been developed to estimate the runoff of composite urban basin in 2012. Some runoff parameter which are total porosity, residual water contents, and pore-size distributions are analyzed for the validity about the their estimates. The Guryang watershed of Yongdam test bed is selected as experimental region. Runoff hydrograph between observed one and simulated one which is used mean value of runoff parameters are compared for 8 historic rainfall-runoff events. It is shown that simulated one is underestimated in comparison with the observed one in terms of peak discharge in this case. Therefore an additional sensitivity analysis is fulfilled to seize the sensitivity of some runoff parameters. The range of runoff parameters is covered from 75% to -75% of their mean values. The COBRA model is considered to be drawn properly as following results that are Total porosity and pore-size distributions were shown in inverse relation to the peak discharge, and otherwise residual water contents was shown in proportional relation. By applying the sensitivity analysis is classified according to the parameters sets in terms of 6 kinds of soil drainage classes in Guryang watershed, a default value of some runoff parameters is proposed for using COBRA model. The fitness of runoff hydrograph between observed one and newly simulated one was examined to be higher than that of before correction in accuracy.
A Study on Elements Derived for Disaster Recovery Support Priorities
Jeong, Inju ; Kim, Sunkuk ; Chol, JeaHoon ; Jung, SamGyo ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 67~71
In case of Korea as well as, natural disaster such as typhoons, floods, droughts, etc. occurs continually. As of 2014, the number of casualties was 27 people and the amount of the property damage was estimated at 6,944 hundred million won during the last ten-year average. Moreover, scale of damage in urban is rising by increasing frequency of local torrential rainfalls due to climate change. According to these phenomena, the government is expanding supports for natural disaster relief expenditure, though fairness in priority lacks when restoration expenditure is executed. In this present paper, we derived the elements for disaster recovery support prioritization that expect to utilize the priorities of the recovery assistance.
Optimum Mine Ventilation System Using Gallery Temperature Prediction
Kwon, Joon Uk ; Song, Doo Hwan ; Kim, Yun Kwang ; Jang, Yun Ho ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 73~79
Working on the prediction of temperature under propriety examination for the development of a deep coal bed and safety ventilation design is important. This paper focuses on its ultimate goal in optimizing the work place environment by assuring that the required optimal ventilation rate are based on the analysis of the airflow. The working environment is deteriorated due to a rise in temperature of a coal mine caused by an increase of its depth and carriage tunnels, so in order to improve the environment, a ventilation evaluation on J coal mine is carried out. Also, the effect of the tunnel length on the temperature to enhance the ventilation efficiency on the subsurface is numerically analyzed. The temperature prediction for the main carriage gallery 9X in -475 ML is under construction and once completed and made. The result would be
Development and Application of Debris-flow Remote Monitoring System using Solar Energy in Urban Area
Kim, Jongrack ; You, Kwangtae ; Jang, Suhyun ; Lee, Deuksoo ; Lee, Dongsoo ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 81~86
The purpose of this study is to perform a system development and field application to remotely monitor the occurrence of debris flows in urban area. The main goal was to measure the sensing data and CCTV images using only solar power without an external power supply. The developed system was installed on the test bed located at S-city. The several sensors were installed such as rainfall gauge, piezometer, water content sensor, wire sensor, geophone, level meter and CCTV to consider the related factors to debris flow occurrence. The data aquisition interval was adjusted by the condition of precipitation to save the consumption energy. To prevent the loss of the measured data, the data logger saved them on the internal memory when the local system could not connect to communication server. The data were sent after network connection. In addition, we developed a monitoring software to query and analyze the storage data in the database. The operating results during five months showed a reliable system performance that is compared with system design capabilities.
A Study on National Disaster Safety R&D - Focusing on the Disaster Types and Management Phases
Choi, Sumin ; Lee, Juyoung ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 87~94
As social concerns and demands for safety increase, Korean government has established various disaster plans for hazard mitigation. One main plan was to improve research and development (R&D) capabilities regarding disaster prevention and management. In this study, Korean government's current plans on disaster safety R&D and recent years' government funded disaster safety R&D projects from the National Science & Technology Information Service (NTIS) database were analyzed. The projects were categorized by two criteria. One was the types of disaster-natural, social, special, maritime, and fire safety & rescue activity- and the other was the phases of disaster management- anticipation, prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and platform. The results show that R&D projects on social disaster were the most numerous in types and R&D projects on prevention were the most numerous in phases. These analyses show that the improvements on response phase R&D ability and whole-cycle management is needed in the disaster R&D system of Korea.
Measures for Assessing the Criteria of Appropriate Relief Goods Stockpiling: Case Study on Seoul City
Seo, Jung Pyo ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 95~103
Korea is hit every year not only with typhoons, heavy rain and other natural disasters, but also with unpredictable various disasters, leading it to suffer a large number of disaster victims, and human and property damage. To quickly rescue such victims, the stockpiling of relief goods is one of key countermeasures. This paper thus aimed to set up the criteria for appropriate stockpiling of relief goods by examining the types of relief goods, their composition status, stockpiling and support status. And, it examined th relief goods stockpiling assessment criteria for Seoul City in a bid to set up the criteria for local governments. Towards that end, Seoul City's natural disaster damage, caused in the period of 2001-2011, was examined. Alongside this examination, to estimate the dependent variable, no. of disaster victims, the regression analysis method, involving the independent variables, such as population density, disaster damage, and rainfall as correlation factors, was used; thus the goods relief stockpiling criteria was derived. This paper also found that, to assess the appropriate criteria for relief goods stockpiling, the staff's knowledge and experience, the utilization of accurate and ample data, and the future forecasting method are important.
A Study on the Improvement of Local Government Safety Management Plan - Focusing on Comparison of Emergency Operations Plan by USA -
Kwak, Changjae ; Rheem, Sangkyu ; Choi, Woojung ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 105~115
It is critical to develop and maintain appropriate plans for all stages of disaster management in order to respond effectively and efficiently during the emergency situation. The plans need to secure the continuous training and exercise for timely operations of emergency situation. There are three levels of Safety Control Plans including the Master Plans for National Safety Control, Si Do Safety Control Plans and Si Gun Gu Safety Control Plans in Korea. This study analyzed the Safety Plans' developing process and 2015 Safety Control Plan guideline. The study includes three main contents that focus on emergency operations and safety management: (1) making process of Emergency Operations Plan(EOP) in USA; (2) comparing EOP of Colorado State and Si Do Safety Management Plan and Si Gun Gu Safety Management Plan written which was updated in 2015; and (3) drawing implications and suggesting a way of improvement plans.
A Study on Establishment of Strategy for Development of Storm and Flood Damage Prediction System
Jang, Hyungsu ; Oh, Kukryul ; Kim, Wonhyun ; Sim, Oubae ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 117~124
Recently, climate change had caused the frequency of rainfall occurrence and magnitude to increase. For this reason, disaster damage, recovery cost and casualties had also increased continuously. The establishment and operation of a storm and flood damage prediction system would serve as a tool for the government in order to draft a disaster prevention policy. In Korea, the casualties or damage function and damage estimation technique is currently on it early development stage since it still lacks direct and indirect damage scale calculation, limitations in the development of prediction techniques, etc. accordingly, It is need for the development of Storm and flood damage prediction system to support disaster response phase by decision making. In this study, foreign systems were analyzed and then strategies on how to apply such systems into Korea's situation developed. It suggested the need for considering various damage functions with real-time/scenario-based damage prediction and inventory setting from foreign research cases. As a result, the storm and flood damage prediction system framework was designed to meet domestic situation wherein its development will include the development of real time/scenario-based storm and flood damage prediction. Through the development of this system, an effective disaster response for business support system can be developed.
A Study on the Comparison of Volcanic Disaster Response Systems in Korea, China, and Japan
Yi, Waonho ; Kim, Hyewon ; Lee, Sungsu ; You, Jinsun ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 125~131
Since the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in Iceland in 2010 with its impacts in global scale, the potential threat from volcanic disaster increased the attention in Korea due to past historic records of eruptions of Mt. Baekdu and adjacent volcanoes in Japan and China. Due to the absence of preparedness to volcanic disaster in Korea, it is important to understand the response and mitigation measures to the volcanic hazard. For this purpose, this paper tries to compile the relevant measures and regulations in Japan and China, among which Japan has a lot of experience in volcanic disasters over history and subsequently build systematic responsive structures both in governmental and civil levels. With comparisons of the regulations and systems for the volcanic disaster preparedness between Korea, Japan and China, this paper presents the possible improvement in those in Korea.
Analysis on the Amount of Muscle Activity According to Changes of Material Arrangement in Footpath Pavement Work
Lim, Tae Kyung ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 133~141
The study aims to measure and analyze changes in the amount of muscle activity of the workers in the footpath pavement construction in accordance with the change of the material arrangement to prevent musculoskeletal disorders of the construction laborers. Experiment methods are as follows. Subjects may install five cement blocks one by one with a squatted posture on a pre-built virtual workspace. The material positions are planned to be placed in the left (M1), middle (M2), and right (M3) outside the workspace. The rectus femoris of the leg portion, brachioradialis of the arm portion, the upper trapezius of the shoulder, and elector spinae of the waist are selected to measure the muscle activity. The experimental results are summarized as follows. The material position that may alleviate the physical workload in the right rectus femoris, the left and right brachioradialis, and left elector spinae is determined to be the left side (M1). For the right upper trapezius, it is determined that it is appropriate to place the material on the left side (M1) or the middle (M2).
A study on System of Disaster Medical Response - Focused on Analysis of EMS Activity of Previous Step in the Hospital Regarding Incident Cases of Mass Casualty -
Shin, Yong Sik ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 143~150
This research analyzes the cases of emergency medical response to mass casualty incident. Upon mass casualty incident, response activities such as initial severity classification, patient extraction, secondary severity classification and wounded transport are done as previous step of hospital. These response activities are triage, treatment and transport. Many empirical studies analyze that suitable response activities of previous step to the hospital upon many deaths occurrence have important influence in decreasing loss of lives. This emphasizes the importance of systematic EMS activities in previous step to hospitals. This research analyzes adequacy of activities such as severity classification, field first aid and wounded transfer which are pre step activities to hospitals by many death occurrence targeting 3 cases of incident happened in Gyeonggi-Do in 2014 and 2015. Analyzed data utilized operation report of disaster situation room of National Emergency Medical Center and inner document reported to Ministry of Public Safety and Security after being written in Disaster and Safety Headquarters of Gyeonggi-Do. The result of analysis shows that activities of severity classification, wounded first aid and wounded transport were not done systematically upon 3 mass casualty incidents happened in Gyeonggi-Do in 2014 and 2015.
Study on the Prediction of the Shallow Failure-prone Sites by Using Digital Aerial Photos: on the Mt. Umyeon in Seoul City
Lee, Kwang-Youn ; Kim, Kyoung-Nam ; Jang, Su-Jin ; Seo, Gi-Beom ; Kim, Beom-Soo ; Chun, Kun-Woo ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 151~160
Applying stereovision-typed aerial photo for the landslide analysis of mountain is one of the popular method in the parts of geomorphology and disaster analysis. This study explores the landslide effects by overlapping digital aerial photo, digital terrain map, and DEM on the soft photogrammetry. The standardization for observing the landslide effects is developed, and systematization is explored by interpreting the procedure and know-how, and finally drawing up of a interpretation map. In this way, total of 23 types of interpretation indicator were selected, and able to develop the procedure for overlapping data selected for applying each indicator. Finally, the whole process was applied to the case of Mt. Umyeon in the city of Seoul, and could developed 13 interpretation legends.
Determining the Priority of Investment by Risk Assessment for Slopes
Ryu, Jihyeob ; Han, Sehee ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 161~170
The program ESRAS(Expert System for Risk Assessment of Slope) Ver 1.0 that can assess the risk of slopes by means of fuzzy inference is developed in this paper. The results of assessment involve the degree of stability of slopes, the possible travel distance of the soil mass being failed, and anticipated loss of life and properties. With this program, vulnerable slopes can be managed most effectively and the fuzzy inference is used to express quantitatively the judgement of an expert and the uncertainty of slope stability. The fuzzy rule base is composed of an evaluation list for slope stability together with the experience of an expert. This program has been examined for 88 slopes which have been failed or shown a possibility of failure. With this examination, the standards to assess the stability of slopes can be presented and it is proven that this is particularly useful in determining the priority of investment for remedial works of slopes.
An Experimental Study on the Temperature-Time Curve of Compartment
Kweon, Oh-Sang ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 171~177
To deal with building fire risk which has been increasingly diversified, performance-based fire safety design is required more than ever and allows to perform more rational design considering alternative design approach. First strategy for developing alternative design is identify fire characteristics of the building like to prediction temperature in the compartment. Standard temperature curve is applied domestically in evaluating fire resistance performance using heating furnace and temperature growth curve required at early stage of fire depends on
growth curve. This study is intended to analyze engineering temperature growth prediction curve and evaluate the practicable temperature growth curve using a real-scale fire experiment data. Combustion experiment using heptane burner sized
in compartment
. Experiment result was showed results silmiar with BFD and New curves. Moreover, New courve indicated better result at the stage in temperature decay.
Analysis of an Automotive Fire Case that Broke Out during Driving after Established Black Box
Lee, Euipyeong ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 179~187
This study investigated a car fire that broke out in the dashboard during driving and analyzed a fire cause and the party responsible for the fire. The black box and its auxiliary battery of the car were put after its purchase. A fire station investigator concluded that a fire cause was related with a black box auxiliary battery. This author dismantled the dashboard to investigate the fire cause and found that the fire was caused by a power steering module and not by the black box auxiliary battery. The findings were presented by evidence. It was also found that the responsibility of the fire rested with a car maker rather than with a car owner or a car service center putting the black box auxiliary battery. The investigation of the car fire case confirmed that the cause of a car fire should be judged by specific investigation including dismantlement and not be estimated by investigating appearances or prejudice without evidence.
Effects of Working Time on Physiological Response Wearing Fire Fighting Equipment
Yoo, Donghoon ; Choi, Huynki ; Lee, Bongseop ; Bang, Changhoon ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 189~193
In this study, the effects of working time(15 min, 30 min) on physiological response(heart rate, rating of perceived exertion, cool thermal sensation, weight variation, tympanic temperature, glucose, lactate) wearing fire fighting equipment were investigated. The results of the study are as follows; There were significant treatment by time interactions for heart rate, rating of perceived exertion, cool thermal sensation, weight variation, and tympanic temperature. However, glucose and lactate showed no significant difference in treatment by time interaction effects. It was concluded that physiological response of human body varied considerably by increase of working time wearing fire fighting equipment. Further research on individual health and safety during fire fighting tasks should be carried out.
A Study on the Fire Suppression in Ultra High-Buildings using Fire Department Connection
Min, Sehong ; Park, Jongduk ; Kwon, Yongjoon ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 195~201
Fire station are operating fire pump truck to suppressing fire. But it doesn't have sufficient performance to deal with high-rise building disaster. Some fire station have extra-high pressure pump for high-pressure water discharge, but due to its expensive cost, it's practically impossible that allocate to all fire station. So it requires method for suppressing high-rise building fire with non-extra high pressure fire pump. Fire department connection system is installing to more than 70 m height buildings, for directing fire suppression. But, there is possibility of malfunctioning of this system. So we designed moveable fire pump apparatus system for substitute for fire department connection system.
The Evaluation of Fire Resistance Performance of High Strength Concrete for Nuclear Power Plant Structure
Ryu, Dongwoo ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 203~208
The method of concrete mix design used in this study aims to achieve the identical specified design strength, applying different types and replacement ration of mineral admixtures and afterwards, fire tests were conducted using the standard time-temperature curve specified in the ASTM E119 to identify the influences of the types of mineral admixtures on the fire resistance performance of HSC. The least spalling was observed in the test specimen containing blast furnace slag as a partial replacement of cement, while the most significant spalling phenomena were observed in the test blast furnace slag test specimen that silica-fume was added in.
A Study on the Reliability for Sprinkler System of the Underground Parking Lot: Focusing on the Underground Parking Lot in Gyeonggi-do
Hwang, Chwanghwan ; Choi, YoonJong ; Kim, Hakjoong ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 209~214
There were many cases of not fire control in initial time because the sprinkler system did not work at underground parking lots. But, the study of working ratio and cause of not working at underground parking lots is not progressed. So, Analyze the working of sprinkler system at underground parking lot fire in Gyonggi-do using the from 2010 to 2015 data of National Fire Information System. The result of study, the reliability of sprinkler system is very low because sprinkler system work at only 6 cases fire of 63 cases.
A Study on the Freeze of Sprinkler Piping through Temperature Measuring of Underground Parking Lots
Hwang, Chwanghwan ; Kim, Hakjoong ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 215~219
There are many cases of great fire by not operating of springkler system in underground parking lot. It was due to be installed not wet type but preaction springkler system because of worring pipe freeze. In addition to that, preaction springkler system is difficult to maintenance the system and checking the construction errors. Recently, Building is deeper and deeper for securing the more parking lots. This study is that freezing or anti-freezing condition on the underground floor level to apply wet type springkler system. The result of study, there is not freeze below
basement level.
Performance test of High-durable Precast Concrete Pavement System
Na, Okpin ; Seo, Taesuk ; Kim, Junhyung ; Jung, Yunsoo ; Choi, Jisun ; Choi, Hoonjae ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 221~228
The cast in-place concrete pavement takes easily negative effects on the reduction of construction time due to the quality of concrete, so that a precast concrete (PC) pavement system has been developed. The purpose of this study is to suggest the new slab connecting method for rapid PC pavement construction and flip-over for the improvement of durability. To evaluate the performance of this pavement system, rapid chloride penetration test, scaling test, and fatigue test for the serviceability against traffic loadings were conducted. As a result of RCPT and scaling test, the bottom side of PC slab was superior to the pouring side of it. When the cyclic loading of 80 kN was applied to slab connection, there was no crack to be observed and the load transfer of dowel bar was reduced up to 10%.
Full-scale Test for Load Transfer Efficiency of Fast Hardening Track
Choi, Wonseok ; Lee, Heeyoung ; Lee, Illwha ; Chung, Wonseok ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 229~234
The existing ballasted track has problems including riding quality degradation due to disorder of track and increasing maintenance cost. To solve aforementioned problem, Fast Hardening Track (FHT) has been developed for replacing the ballasted track. In FHT system, the joint of adjacent slabs is the most vulnerable for damage since deformation of joint will be discontinuous. In this study, a full-scale FHT system was fabricated and tested to evaluate the performance of two joint configurations. The first joint is supported by aggregate interlock and geogrid, and the second one is only reinforced by geogrid. Both joints were loaded to investigate the displacement, strain, earth pressure, and load transfer efficiency. It has been found that the joint reinforced by aggregate interlock showed excellent load transfer efficiency. In general, the FHT reinforced by aggregate interlock and geogrid provides far less deflection and strain responses compared to without aggregate interlock case.
Hydraulic Characteristics of Leakage for the Monitoring of Water Distribution System
Kwon, Hyuk Jae ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 235~242
In this study, pressure change due to artificially reproduced leakage was measured to analyze the hydraulic characteristics of leakage in pilot plant of water distribution system. Pressure change due to leakage was estimated by EPANET and compared with the experimental results. It was found that EPANET underestimates the pressure change due to leakage in water distribution system. Furthermore, the relationship between pressure change and leakage amount was defined. The relationship between pressure change and leakage distance from the leakage location to the monitoring location was also defined. It was found that pressure change was more sensitively response to leakage amount than leakage distance.
Statistical Analysis on In-situ Material Properties for Aged Cores of Earth-Cored Fill Dams
Park, DongSoon ; Oh, Jeheon ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 243~256
For the safety evaluation of aged cored fill dams, it is essential to obtain in-situ engineering properties of core zone. However, material properties of aged dam cores have been rarely reported or published. In this study, comprehensive geotechnical investigation and laboratory testing schemes were conducted by no-water borehole drilling and sampling through the dam cores of 13 earth cored fill dams. As a result,
distribution by SPT were plotted to normalize confining pressure dependency and to identify stiffnesses of compacted core layers. After statistical processing, we proposed the median, upper and lower bound distribution of both fundamental soil properties (such as gradation, water content, specific gravity, unit weight, liquid limit, and plasticity index) and mechanical properties (such as permeability, strength parameters, and consolidation characteristics) for in-situ aged dam cores. Detail features of each parameter are discussed for characteristic dams. The results are believed to be contributable to the safety evaluation of aged cored fill dams with insufficient information regarding in-situ material properties, and to the classification of the potential hazard of cores.
Reliability Analysis for Limit State Design of Shallow Foundation in Sandy Soil
Kim, Sun Il ; Kim, Dong Gun ; Yoo, Nam Jae ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 257~264
Considering level of reliability prevailed currently, resistance factors for applying the Load Resistance Factors Design method (LRFD) to designing shallow foundation on sandy soil (c = 0,
) were proposed in this paper. To quantify the expected uncertainties of soil properties related to soil parameters and bearing capacity of a shallow foundation on sandy soil ground, data used for design and construction from domestic and abroad was collected and analysis of probability statistics on soil properties was performed. First-Order Reliability Method (FORM) was used to propose the target reliability index for general shear failure of shallow foundation. Estimated values of target reliability index were compared with those obtained from the allowable stress design method, based on the safety factor, being currently used in practices.
Induction Waterway Review by Debris Flow's Characteristics
Ro, Kyung Soo ; Jeon, Ki Woong ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 265~269
Owing to a recent abnormal weather, landslide and debris flow's occurrence causes that damage of the urban increases rapidly. Therefore, when the disaster occurres, the disaster prevention method should be required. So, utilization of inactive space, such as a park, retarding basin, reservation area, the ground and parking lot when the urban forms reduces the damage of sediment disaster. It needs development of induction technology. Now facilities and the technology guiding control to landslide and debris flow do not exist. In Japan training wall about reduction method from the damage of lava flow is being installed, but that kind of facilities does not exist in Korea. However, a scale and frequency of landslide and debris flow increases year after year. In the case that the urban forms near mountainous district, technical development of guide control should be needed for reducing damages from landslide and debris flow. Furthermore, it is necessary to review of an induce waterway that is artificially induced debris flow to low-risk area. Induction waterway study by debris flow's characteristics were carried out in this study.
Pullout Behavior of Multiple Compression Type Anchor with the Space of Load Point
Hwang, Tae-Hyun ; Lee, Kang-Il ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 271~279
The multiple compression type anchor(MCA) was formed by the divided strands to have the different length. Therefore the divided strands can behave independently, and the bond stress around the bond length was induced uniformly. However the space of load points in tendon were not considered in field, although the pullout behavior of MCA may be different with the space of load point. Thereby this study was carried out a numerical analysis to investigate the pullout characteristics of MCA with the space of load points. In analyses results, the pullout behavior of MCA was different by the space of load point. And the bonded stress on the boned length was distributed uniformly, for
Fundamental Period Formulas for The Korean-style House Using Ambient Vibration
Kim, Hye Won ; Lee, Jung Han ; Park, Byung Cheol ; Yi, Waon Ho ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 281~289
In Recent, researches for the earthquake-resistant performance of Korean wooden house are insufficient, although earthquake occurrences are steadily increased in Korea. The primary purpose of this research is to find out dynamic characteristics such as natural frequency and damping factor of Korean wooden house. To evaluate the dynamic characteristics, micro tremor measurements are performed for 24 sites. And for each site, the natural frequency is determined by Fast Fourier Transform analysis, and damping factor is analyzed by synchronized human excitation. From the test results, the damping factor was measured less than 5%, and primary natural frequency of 24 sites were ranged from 1.9 Hz to 7.45 Hz due to the period of house use, the types of construction method, structural changes and so on. And natural frequency is affected by plan type, and plan aspect ratio. Using regression analysis with 24 houses, the natural period equation regarding to the height is suggested.
Evaluation of Network Performance and Data Quality of Korea Infrasound Stations
Kim, Tae Sung ; Kang, Ik Bum ; Che, Il-Young ; Kim, Dong Won ; Kim, Young Chai ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 291~297
Two organizations in Korea are operating 10 infrasound stations which are being used for protecting people from natural or man-made disasters such as volcanic eruption, earthquake or nuclear tests. A study before fusing infrasound data from these stations is performed. Data quality of the two stations, Yangu and Chulwon station, does not reach to an expected level due to high frequency noise problem caused by poor management of background noise reduction system. Yangu station is experiencing continuous strikes by lightning due to high ground resistance value. Based on the optimum network performance evaluation, it is suggested to move Yangu station to Jeju island.
Study on Characteristics Analysis of Sediment Accident Based on Insurance Claim Record and its Practical Application
Baek, Chunwoo ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 299~307
This study deals with vitalization of private insurance as an alternative for indemnification and restoration of sediment accidents. Claim records, which have been received by H Insurance, on sediment accident during 1999~2014 were analysed. As the result, frequency, total damage and average damage of sediment accident had been increasing. However, sediment accident of fire insurance, property all risks insurance, and flood and wind insurance shows decreasing trend different from that of engineering insurance and car insurance, which covers all natural disaster. It is presumed that this opposite result should be caused by coverage on sediment accident stated in the policy and low insured rate on additional clause for flood and wind. It is expected that private insurance can be an effective alternative for indemnification and restoration of sediment accidents if the issue, which is relating to clear statement about included accident in the policy on sediment accident and increase of insured rate on additional clause for sediment accident, are solved.
A Study on Evaluation and Transfer of Typhoon Risk by CAT Model
Ha, Kag-Cheon ; Kim, Ji-Myong ; Yoon, Myong-Oh ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 309~314
Natural disasters such as the Thailand flood have led to huge losses and the greater interest and needs in CAT model, a loss estimation tool. In the past, domestic non-life insurance companies failed to develop and apply an advanced CAT model and have been passive in CAT reinsurance and cumulative risk management. For risk management purposes, insurance companies use CAT models. There has been certain problems with models previously used in domestic environment and the model was enhanced and compared with existing and overseas models in terms of applicability. This study finds that with the application of CAT model based on Typhoon scenarios, it is possible to improve and stabilize cumulative risk management, reinsurance budget control and portfolio operation.
Analysis of Flow Change in Sump by Floor Cone Anti-Vortex Device Height Using CFD
Rhee, Dong Sop ; Kim, Hyung-Jun ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 315~321
Pump station is a very important flood control facility to mitigate inundation area in low-land in urban area. It is not easy to secure site to increase capacity of pump station in urban area due to the various limits. Thus, the maximization of discharge capacity have to be achieved under restricted condition. New pump install with larger capacity could be suggested to increase capacity of pump station. However, additional facility may affect to the flow characteristics, such as increase of flow velocity and vorticity, and cause sever problem to operation of pump station. To solve that problems, the anti-vortex device (AVD) which reduce vorticity of flow could be adopted. In the design process of pump stations in Korea, engineers consider design criteria from foreign countries because lack of appropriated design standard in Korea. Furthermore, design of AVD is based on the experience since enough data about AVD are not available. In this study, numerical simulation based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) had been used to simulate flow in sump with various conditions of AVD height to supply information which can be apply to the design of pump station.
Estimation of Soil Erosion Using RUSLE Model and GIS Techniques for Conservation Planning from Kulekhani Reservoir Catchment, Nepal
Ban, Jeevan Kumar ; Yu, Insang ; Jeong, Sangman ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 323~330
This study intended to spatially estimate the soil erosion rate of Kulekhani reservoir catchment area, Nepal applying Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE), adopting remote sensing data and geographic information system (GIS) techniques. Average soil erosion rate of watershed was found to be
which is quite high as compared to threshold rate of erosion
applicable for Himalayan region. It is concluded that soil erosion rate of comparatively 41% area was tolerable but has no distinct zone and approximately 58% area of catchment was on the verge of high to very severe intensity classes. Higher severity of soil erosion was scattered all over the watershed hence conservation measures should be implemented over whole catchment area. The research demonstrates that the use of remote sensing data and GIS has an abundant advantage in predicting soil erosion rate for the sustainable land use and ecological management planning of Himalayan region of Nepal.
A Evaluation on Vibration Serviceability of Concrete Filled Steel Box Girder Bridge
Kang, Sunghoo ; Park, Sunjoon ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 331~336
The subject of this study was a two-span continuous concrete-filled steel box girder bridge. The bridge surface vibration was quantitatively measured by driving a vehicle of which total weight was 267 kN. The vibrational effect was assessed focusing on pedestrians on the basis of the experimental results. A 'concrete-filled steel box' is prepared by filling concrete in a separate box inside the conventional steel box. In a continuous bridge, concrete is restrictedly filled in the internal part where a negative moment is generated. A vibration acceleration response prediction equation was proposed by using the acceleration response and the scaled-weight obtained from the experiment. The proposed equation may be used to preliminarily predict the paved surface vibration response of a concrete-filled steel box girder bridge, though the applicable weight and speed of cars are partly limited. The vibration serviceability was assessed by using acceleration conversion curve of the Reiher-Meister. When the driving velocity of the vehicle used in the experiment was in the range of 10 km/h to 30 km/h, the vibration was in 'Level E'where the pedestrians are unable to recognize vibration. When the velocity of the vehicle was in the range of 40 km/h to 60 km/h, the vibration was in 'Levels D to E' which are the appropriate levels where the pedestrians do not feel uncomfortable, indicating that the bridge secured appropriate vibration serviceability.
Inundation Analysis of Hanul Nuclear Power Plant against Historical Tsunamis
Cho, He Rin ; Cho, Yong-Sik ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 337~343
Tsunamis mostly triggered by impulsive undersea ground motions are probably one of most devastating coastal hazards. Since tsunamis could travel a long distance, they may attack not only neighboring but also distant countries. Several nuclear power plants are under operation and constructing now along the eastern coast of the Korean Peninsula. The eastern coast of Korea is very vulnerable to unexpected tsunami attacks generated near the western coast of Japan. In this study, the safety analysis has been done at Hanul Nuclear Power Plants against historical tsunamis. The maximum run-up heights are predicted to examine the possibility of inundation, while the minimum run-down heights are also computed to check whether the supply of cooling water is possible. The Hanul site is safe against those historical tsunamis.
Control of Wave Reflection Using Energy Damping Layers in the Mild-Slope Equation
Jung, Tae-Hwa ; Son, Sangyoung ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 345~349
A new technique controling wave reflection using sponge layer is introduced in this study. Wave height in the sponge layer is affected by the group velocity and imaginary part of complex wave number. Using this relation, the target wave height is reflected from the boundary. The present method is validated thorough the numerical simulation using the mild-slope equation.
Hourly Precipitation Simulation Characteristic Analysis Using Markov Chain Model
Chung, Gunhui ; Sim, Kyu Bum ; Jo, Deok Jun ; Kim, Eung Seok ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 351~357
Hydrological systems and hydraulic structures design of rainfall are used as input data. Accordingly shows the different analysis results. In this study, an hour unit of time rainfall occurred simulation using the Markov Chain model. Simulation was used for the time unit of rainfall in 1985~2014 year, 6~10 month. Simulated rainfall was generated using a Markov Chain model. In addition, selection of suitable probability density function using Rainfall occurrence time. Accordingly applied to simulated rainfall data generated by creating rainfall. The past rainfall and rainfall simulation characteristic comparison. Overall, rainfall characteristics showed a similar peak rainfall expression showed a slight underestimation (4.88~9.28%) results. One of the problems of all simulation model does not represent a peak rainfall. Rainfall simulation overall it was similar using time unit rainfall. But, will be helpful to describe the rainfall determined if supplement the rainfall estimation methods.
Methodological Approaches to the Vulnerability Assessment for the Effect Quantification of Debris Flow Disaster Mitigation Facilities
Lee, JiHo ; Lee, JunSun ; Lee, SeungOh ; Jun, HwanDon ;
Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, volume 16, issue 3, 2016, Pages 359~367
Recently, the scale of localized torrential rains, extreme rainfall, and typhoons has become large due to the climate change which is caused by global warming, and the riskiness of debris flow disaster is increasing by urbanization and industrialization as well. In the case of a domestic situation, it is vulnerable to debris disaster due to high population density of the urban and the debris adaption technique which is suitable to domestic situation needs. In this study, we suggest the methodology to quantify for the effectiveness analysis of debris disaster mitigation facilities. Debris flow disaster vulnerability can be classified as physical aspects and human aspects. Flow depth, flow rate and impact pressure of the debris disaster are used to evaluate the physical vulnerability and physical vulnerability were estimated by summing factors in the grid vulnerability. Human vulnerability assessment is quantified by comparing critical depth of age and gender in grid with occurred mud depth. The suggested methodology can quantify the installation effect of debris flow disaster mitigation facilities, and be used to combination of debris disaster mitigation facilities and its capacity decisions.
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by Brian Turner
Investing in the Property Market of Panama
Panama is a property market that is on the rise, and currently it is a market dominated by retirees and investors. Many major developments are being constructed (including a Trump project expected to reach the $400 million mark). The interest has sparked a boom in the prices – not only in properties, but in construction materials and even labor as well.
Although the increase in values has started to slow a bit, the future projects still are expected to reach just below 10%. The government is working hard to keep up with the property boom with airport expansions, road improvements and many more infrastructure developments.
Although the property market is booming at present, and the tourism industry is helping to drive both the property and the economy, many of the local residents still live below the poverty line. Unemployment looms, mainly because the labor that is needed to match the economic improvements is not currently available in many of the Panamanian workers.
Many experts recommend you establish a Panamanian Corporation to hold property in the country. It will protect you from any legal proceedings in your home country AND it will also offer you some protection from government seizure in Panama.
Buying a Titled Property
Enter into a "Promise to Purchase Agreement." This will give you time to do all the research necessary and to acquire any financing that is needed. The agreement must be recorded in the Public Registry.
Perform a due diligence of the property – this includes a title search, map reviews, research of tax status (to be sure the property is in good standing) and utilities. The purpose is to ensure that the property you are purchasing does not have any limitations or encumbrances on it.
Once everything is found to be in good standing you can proceed with a "Purchase and Sale Agreement."
Purchasing Possession Rights Properties
Be sure that the land you are acquiring is being issued by the correct authorities. Some properties are managed by the national governments and some are managed by the local municipal governments.
Make sure the award (the document showing the purchase agreement) includes a complete description of the property – including any limitations, all boundaries, and encumbrances that are included, and all other details of the land. There should also be complete blueprints which have been approved.
Confirm ahead of time that any activity you will be taking on the property is allowed by the government that owns and manages the property.
Weigh the cost of the property with the time restrictions for possession to be sure that you will be able to create a profit from the transaction.
There is no uniformity in the way that "possession rights" are granted. Review each transaction before entering into any agreements.
"Possession rights" transfers can take up to six months to complete.
Terms to know:
Registro Public – Public Registry Office that keeps records of all titled properties in all the nine provinces of Panama.
Derecho Possessorio – Properties that are owned by the governments (national or local) who grant "possession rights" for these properties for a limited period of time.
Additional Tips:
• It can take up to 44 days to close a property transaction in Panama.
• Be sure to talk with the owner of the property. Agents in this region have been known to request a higher price than the owner is asking and then pocketing the additional monies (plus the agent fees as well).
• Properties that are bought with "possession rights" can not be mortgaged.
• Buyers only pay the lawyer/notary fee which is 2% of the purchase price.
• Foreigners can buy most properties in Panama. The few exceptions include islands and properties located close to the frontiers.
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2017 Chevy Sonic – Naperville, IL
The 2017 Chevy Sonic in Naperville, IL is a vehicle that premiered in 2012, and is the second smallest and cheapest vehicle currently being sold by Chevy. It's available in two different body styles: sedan or hatchback, and each one provides its own unique and fun look. But, it's much more than just a nice looking vehicle. The Sonic is a vehicle that has plenty of innovative technology, advanced safety features, and powertrain options that make your driving experience effortless and enjoyable. Which is why at Chevy of Naperville, the Sonic is one of our favorite Chevy models.
Let's take a look at why the new Sonic is much more than just a fun design, and what makes it such a great small car.
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It's Much More than Just a Fun Design
Since the Sonic is available in both hatchback and sedan models, it gives it a one-up compared to the other models out there. Why? Because, it's able to offer a level of versatility that one-body-style vehicles can't. With one model, consumers are able to pick and choose which type of driving style they want. While the hatchback is taller and provides more headroom in the back, the sedan is able to provide a more passenger-type feel. Regardless of which model is chosen, each style has above-average interior volume, and both have very similar performance. Also, the safety and technology remains the same. Which means Chevy makes sure that you don't have to settle for less depending on which style you prefer.
Chevy also updated the designs for 2016. Now, there is a new hood, front fascia, and LED daytime running lamps found on both the sedan and hatchback models. Opting for the RS package on either style will land you a revamped look, which includes a sporty body kit with rocker moldings, rear spoiler, foglights, glossy black interior accents, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and upgraded floor mats. It also comes with 16-inch alloy wheels. If you add the RS package to the Premier trim level, you get 17-inch black-painted wheels instead, along with a sport-tuned suspension and suede seat inserts.
Now that we've learned a little bit about the designs, let's take a look at some of the aspects that really make the 2017 Chevy Sonic stand out among its peers.
Powertrains and Performance
There's no question about it, the Sonic is one of the best small cars on the market in terms of performance. While the base engine is seeing low numbers on the fuel-efficiency side of things, it gives the Sonic plenty of kick in the low-end when you hit the gas pedal. If you want more power, the Sonic also offers an available turbocharged engine that really spices things up on the road. Regardless of engine option, the ride quality is better than most other small cars on the market, and that sport-tuned suspension only makes it better. But, the upgraded suspension or engine isn't required for it to be fun to drive. In fact, the Sonic has an intoxicatingly fun demeanor on the road even with all stock components, which is a rarity in the small car segment.
As far as engines go, the standard engine on the 2017 Chevy Sonic LS and LT models is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder. This engine kicks out 138 horsepower and 125 lb. ft. of torque, which is sent through a five-speed manual transmission to the wheels. A six-speed automatic is available for those unfamiliar with driving a stick-shift, and a hill-hold feature comes standard.
On the Premier, a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder comes standard, and is optional on the LT. The horsepower is a carbon-copy of the 1.8-liter engine and comes in at 138 horsepower, but the torque spikes up to 148 lb.-ft. This time, that increased torque is sent through a six-speed manual transmission, with a six-speed automatic being optional. The increased torque and wider gearing range give the Sonic an opportunity to really take its performance to the next level.
On the fuel-efficiency side of things, it's similar regardless of which body-type you choose. The 1.8-liter engine provides 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway, and the 1.4-liter engine kicks out an increased 28 mpg city and 38 mpg highway. While these numbers are a little below average for the class, the 0-60 mph time of a turbocharged Sonic hatchback with a manual transmission clocks in at 8.4 seconds. This is quite fast for this segment, so it more than makes up for the slight lack in fuel-efficiency.
Much like most of their new vehicles, Chevy made sure the Sonic has the most up-to-date technology available. This includes support for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Now, making calls, listening to music, accessing a calendar, or navigating with Google maps are all accessible through the 7-inch diagonal touch-screen display. Of course, getting directions might be tricky if your phone isn't getting a signal. Which is why the Sonic is equipped with 4G LTE wi-fi for high-speed, reliable smartphone connectivity.
Speaking of your phone, the myChevrolet mobile app is a relatively new feature. It turns your (compatible) mobile device into a handheld command center for your vehicle. You can do things like stop or start your engine, lock and unlock your doors, or even send destinations to the navigation system equipped on the Sonic. Diagnostic information is always on-hand, and you can even set parking reminders.
The Sonic isn't just big on technology, it also offers a variety of advanced safety features to help keep you and your loved ones safe, such as a standard rear vision camera, 10-standard airbags, a high-strength steel safety cage, and traction control with StabiliTrak.
You can also grab some optional features if you feel that additional safety measures are required. Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, and Rear Park Assist are all available, along with an OnStar Advisor and Automatic Crash Response program. Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning are both part of the Driver Confidence package, which is optional on the LT and Premier trims. Forward Collision Warning alerts the driver to an imminent impact, so they can take action to avoid it. Lane Departure Warning works in a similar manner, but alerts the driver when they are leaving their designated lane without signaling.
While most people turn their noses up at small cars for their lack of safety, the Sonic is a vehicle that doesn't fit that description. In government crash tests, the Sonic actually received a perfect five-star safety rating overall. Including five stars for total frontal impact safety, and total side-impact safety. The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) awarded the Sonic a top score of "Good" in the moderate-overlap and small-overlap frontal-offset, side-impact, and roof-strength crash category. And the seat and head restraints were bestowed the rating of "Good" for whiplash protection in rear-impact collisions.
This effectively makes the 2017 Chevy Sonic one of the safest small cars on the market. Combine that with its low MSRP, and it's the perfect first-time car for a young driver.
Chevy of Naperville: Your Sonic Awaits
At Chevy of Naperville, we love stocking the 2017 Chevy Sonic simply because it's a great overall vehicle. If you don't mind driving something smaller, the combination of its low price, great performance, intuitive technology, and exceptional safety makes it a very attractive offer. The turbocharged engine might cost you a little more, but if you combine that with the Premier trim and RS package, you'll be getting a range-topping and fun vehicle for the price of a base economy car.
A test drive is the only way to see how enjoyable this vehicle is, as words can only do so much. At Chevy of Naperville, our staff will greet you with a smile, and will be able to answer any questions you might have about the new Sonic. We'll also make sure to get you the best deal around, because at Chevy of Naperville the customer is our number one priority.


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"Right now, we're taking it a day at a time. She's resting and recovering. She's a fast healer," Serena's agent Jill Smoller told an international news agency over the telephone.
"She will start training again as soon as she's healed," Smoller added.
The American ace sustained an injury to her right foot while she was in Munich earlier in Jul 2010. Last week, she had to undergo surgery to repair the deep cuts.
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The injury came after Serena clinched her fourth Wimbledon singles title on Jul 3.
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Robert Nicolson, 27, was the "firestarter" in a melee which saw victim Anthony Field repeatedly punched, kicked and glassed in the head.
The fight happened during a celebration on December 9 last year which was organised by bosses at Brewin and Dolphin at the Queen of Hoxton bar in Shoreditch, east London.
Mr Field, who was rumoured to be the secret lover of Nicolson's bride-to-be, suffered two black eyes and minor facial injuries after the beating.
After being informed by a friend of the gossip, Nicolson walked across the dance floor and struck IT worker Mr Field before others joined in.
Prosecutor Tyrone Silcott told the court: "Nicolson was the firestarter, the spark that gets it all going.
"He walks across the dance floor and grabbed Mr Field.
"When Mr Field fights back, his friends beat him up."
Data analyst Graham Sutherland, 27, was said to have had a "minor" role, but was accused of throwing "at least one punch" during the melee, said prosecutor Tyrone Silcott.
A third colleague, Gary Jones, 33, admitted smashing a glass bottle over Mr Field's head during the brawl.
Nicolson admitted affray after Judge Joanna Korner QC directed jurors at Snaresbrook Crown Court to find him not guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Jones had already admitted the more serious charge and will be sentenced alongside Nicolson on December 20.
Sutherland was cleared of both charges on the directions of the judge.
She told the jury: "You may think actually, having seen the evidence, the affray is what Nicolson started off and what he is guilty of.
"The harm itself seems to have been caused by the other people who laid in."
She added: "He certainly never got anywhere near Mr Field.
"On that evidence, it seems to me as a matter of law his behaviour is not very good but that's not the same as there being evidence he committed either of the two counts charged."
She said it was likely Nicolson will escape jail but will be ordered to carry out unpaid work.
Mr Silcott said: "Sutherland's role, the Crown accept at the outset, is a minor role.
"He is seen to point out the victim to Nicolson and stands back.
"Then others - but not Sutherland - join Nicolson and start beating the victim.
"At that point, Sutherland steps forward, the Crown will say, and seeks to pull Nicolson away, but while he is there, he throws at least one punch, possibly two."
Nicolson and Sutherland took no further part in the attack and were not involved in kicking Mr Field, he added.
Nicolson, of Girone Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex, was cleared of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and admitted affray.
Jones, of Forge Square, Isle of Dogs, east London, admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Sutherland, of Kingsdown Road, Upper Holloway, north London, denied assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray and was cleared of both charges on the directions of the judge.


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Everything Is Possible
I am God
I am Buddha
I am Imperfect
All at the same time
I am empty space
I am empty space
I am all things
I have all the time in the world to do what is to do
To do the timeless doing,
infinitely perfect within,
Why cry?
Why worry?
Perfect like the mind essence
And the mind of banana peels.
Adapted from Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac.
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