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A Study on Mechanical Properties and Applicability of CNT-Mixed Grout

CNT-Mixed grout의 역학적 특성 및 적용성 연구

  • Kim, Seunghyun (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Konkuk University) ;
  • Kim, Kanghyun (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Konkuk University) ;
  • Shin, Jongho (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Konkuk University)
  • Received : 2022.05.20
  • Accepted : 2022.08.03
  • Published : 2022.09.01
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Abstract

In recent years due to the development of urban and underground space, the number of ground disasters is increasing, and it is also leading to social problems. To solve the problem, a grouting method is generally used. However, the grouting method has material (grout) limitations in permeability, gelation properties and tensile resistance. Therefore, research on grout materials mixed with fibers is actively carried out to improve the problems. However, in the actual ground injection process, many difficulties have been faced causing the blockage of the inlet port and the injection tube. In this study, 'CNT-mixed grout material' was developed using CNT powder that can reinforce the tensile strength of soils. The uniaxial compressive and tensile strength tests were performed to obtain the optimal content and mechanical properties of the CNT Powder-mixed grout. It was found that the optimal CNT powder content is 0.5% that gives the average maximum strength. A one-dimensional injection test and the bulb formation test were carried out, and it was identified that the injection rate and bulb form could be controlled by pressure and mixing ratio. Field application of the CNT-Mixed grout is simulated using numerical analysis of slopes, foundations, and tunnels reinforced in several types. The positive effect of reducing plastic ranges and settlements was confirmed.

최근 도시 및 지하공간 개발에 따라 지반재해가 증가하고, 사회문제로도 이어지고 있다. 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위해 일반적으로 그라우팅 공법이 사용되나, 낮은 침투성, 겔화특성 등의 재료적 한계와 인장저항력 부족 문제를 가지고 있어 지반의 역학적 성능을 개선하지 못하고 있다. 따라서 최근에는 섬유를 혼합한 그라우트재 연구 등 역학적 성능 개선을 위한 연구가 진행되고 있다. 그러나 일반적인 섬유는 교반 및 주입 시 주입구 막힘, 주입관 폐색 등의 문제를 유발해 실제 지반 주입에 많은 어려움을 가지고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 그라우트 인장보강재로 실제 주입이 가능한 CNT Powder를 사용해 'CNT-mixed grout재'를 고안하고, 역학적 거동 분석과 주입 가능성, 구근 특성, 적용성 분석을 수행하였다. 역학적 성능 시험결과 CNT Powder의 최적 함유량은 0.5 %로 확인되었고, 1차원 주입시험과 모형 구근 형성시험을 통해 적정 주입인자와 구근의 특성을 파악하였다. 수치해석을 통한 적용성 분석을 수행하여 CNT-Mixed grout재가 침하량과 소성영역 감소 등의 효과를 나타내어 지반에 주입 가능한 인장보강재로서 활용이 가능함을 확인하였다.

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이 논문은 2021학년도 건국대학교 연구년 교원 지원에 의하여 작성되었음.

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