• Journal of the Korean GEO-environmental Society
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• v.7 no.5
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• pp.31-39
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• 2006

In this study, modified triaxial compression tests were carried out to investigate the characteristics of shear strength of unsaturated dredged soils. The variation of shear strength generally depends on more matric suction than drained conditions, and then is gradually converged in matric suction 100kPa. It indicates that the effective angle of internal friction and effective cohesion in unsaturated conditions increase due to degree of saturation, namely, matric suction than those of saturated conditions. Therefore, it shows that apparent friction angle, ${\phi}^b$ due to the variation of matric suction to evaluate reasonable shear strength parameters in unsaturated soils should be considered.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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• v.40 no.5
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• pp.329-337
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• 2016

As a turbulence-enhancing device, a mixing vane, which is installed at a spacer grid of the fuel assembly, plays an important role in improving convective heat transfer by generating either swirl flow in the subchannels or cross flow between the fuel rod gaps. Therefore, both the geometric configuration and the arrangement pattern of a mixing vane are important factors in determining the performance of a mixing vane. In this study, in order to examine the flow-distribution features inside a $5{\times}5$ fuel assembly with split-type mixing vanes, which was used in the benchmark calculation of the OECD/NEA, we conduct simulations using the commercial computational fluid dynamics software, ANSYS CFX R.14. We compare the predicted results with measured data obtained from the MATiS-H (Measurement and Analysis of Turbulent Mixing in Subchannels-Horizontal) test facility. In addition, we discuss the effect of the split-type mixing vanes on the flow pattern inside the fuel assembly.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2003.06a
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• pp.810-813
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• 2003

Wide spread using of mobile and handy electronic apparatus is giving rise to a question on the harmfulness of health and causing troubles when electical and electronic equipments are in use. This paper reports on the experimental results obtained by using a pliable and structured specimen that has a long shape aperture, made of stainless steel fibers. Based on the TEM mode transfer structure that was designed and manufactured through HFSS, we measured electromagnetic shielding effectives, where the network analyzer was applied. We could draw a conclusion from this research that the metal fabric showed a good electromagnetic shielding effect, mainly by means of the good reflex loss at the fiber surface. Even though the material itself possesses a good absorption loss. the specimen revealed that structural factors. e.g.. the shape of the aperture. the size of the aperture, etc., can have a more influence on the shielding effect than the components of material have. A special notice is required for modeling and analyzing the electromagnetic characteristics of metal fabrics, because there exists a strong possibility that multiple reflection can happen on the surface of metal fibers. which can presume a model of fiber bundle and fabric structure.

• Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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• v.29 no.1
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• pp.13-22
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• 2013

This paper presents the results of a numerical investigation into the behavior of retaining wall subject to cycles of wetting and drying due to rainfall. The stress-pore pressure coupled finite element modeling strategy was first established for stimulating the wall behavior. A series of finite element analyses were then performed on a range of conditions including different rainfall and backfill conditions. The results indicated that the rainfall intensity was the primary influencing factor for the wall behavior. Also revealed was that the pre-rainfall condition determines the magnitudes and the distribution of matric suction which in fact has a significant impact on the behavior of wall during a major rainfall. This result demonstrates the importance of incorporating the pre-rainfall condition for numerical modeling of walls during heavy rainfall. Practical implications of the findings from this study are discussed in great detail.

• 한국지구과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2010.04a
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• pp.101-102
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• 2010

규화목은 목본식물의 2차목부가 화석화된 것으로 화석화 과정에서 여러 종류의 무기물이 세포를 치환하거나 세포의 내강 또는 간극에 침투하여 고화된 것이다. 이 과정에서 목재의 해부학적 구조가 잘 보존되는 경우가 많고 이를 통해 목재의 수종을 비교적 정확히 동정할 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 과거 환경에 대한 정보를 얻을 수 있다. 목재는 유관속 형성층에 의해 매년 새롭게 형성되어 축적되며 형성된 조직은 성장하는 당해 기후변화를 반영하게 된다. 따라서 화석목재를 통해 과거 기후조건을 복원할 수 있는 정보를 얻을 수 있는 경우도 많다). 본 연구는 포항 분지의 신제3기 마이오세 장기층군에서 채집한 규화목의 조직과 나이테 분석을 통해 고환경을 해석한 것이다. 장기층군에서 채집한 15개의 규화목 표본 중 나이테가 잘 나타나는 5개 표본에서 나이테를 분석하고 그중 조직이 잘 보존된 1개의 표본에 대해 목재해부학적 연구를 수행하였다. 나무가 성장함에 따라 나타나는 나이테의 폭은 환경적 요인 등으로 매년 일정하지 않다. 이런 인접연륜간의 연륜변동성을 알아보기 위해 연륜연대학(Dendrochronology)에서 널리 사용되는 평균민감도 측정 방법을 사용하였다. 평균민감도는 연륜변동이 어느 정도있느냐를 알아보는 것으로 인접한 연륜들 사이의 차이를 측정하여 인접연륜간 연륜변동성을 나타낸다. 평균민감도 값이 크면 연륜폭 변동이 크다는 것을 의미하며 나무가 자라는 당시 환경인자의 변화량이 컸다고 해석할 수 있다. 조직이 잘 보존된 1개의 표본은 목재해부학적 특징상 느릅나무과(Ulmaceae) 느릅나무속(Ulmus)으로 동정되었다. 또한 5개 표본의 나이테를 분석한 결과 평균민감도는 0.34~0.41 범위를 나타내며 전체 평균은 0.37의 값을 갖는 것으로 나타났다. 이것은 규화목 생성 당시 환경이 온대기후를 지시하며, 물 공급이 매년 계절적인 제한을 받았거나 다양한 변화가 있어 계절적으로 강수량 변화가 있었음을 지시한다.

• Polymer(Korea)
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• v.35 no.3
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• pp.260-264
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• 2011

Biodegradable polymeric stents have been issued to replace the existing non-degradable metal stents due to relatively improved biocompatibility and low side effects. Fundamentally, all the stents must possess the desired mechanism strength, especially, compression or radial force to maintain the diameters of expanded vessels. Therefore, this study suggests a helical structure and focused on the relation between the lateral compression and structural factors, Unlike a cylindrical model, the radial force of the helical model is proportional to the thickness and the length to the power of one, whereas the diameter to the power of 1.6. The function obtained from these results might provide the fundamental information to design and prepare the stem for clinical applications.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2012.05a
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• pp.669-673
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• 2012

제방안전성 모니터링은 제방파괴로부터 국민의 생명과 재산을 보호하는데 필요한 정보를 얻을 수 있는 하나의 방법이 될 수 있다. 근래에 미국은 2005년 허리케인 카타리나에 의해 2,000여명의 인명손실을 경험하였고 2011년 3월 일본은 도후쿠지역의 초강력 지진에 의한 쓰나미로 인해 수만명의 인명과 후쿠시마 원자력 발전소의 침수로 지금까지 방사능 누출 차단작업을 벌이고 있다. 국내에서는 4대강 복원사업으로 주요 국가 하천 구간에서 홍수 및 체제 불안정에 의한 제방붕괴사고위험이 현격하게 줄어들었으나 제방의 안전성은 더욱 강조되고 있다. 즉 신설된 보 주변, 배수통문 신설구간 그리고 제방누수 예상지점 등에서는 아직 안전한 상태라고 확신할 수 없으며 지속적인 모니터링이 요구된다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 광섬유를 이용하여 개발한 간극수압 및 온도 센서 등을 위험예상지점에 설치하고 정보시스템을 통하여 어떻게 관리 할 것인가에 대한 사전 검토를 계획하였다. 이를 위하여 제방에 센서를 설치하기 전에 주요 검토사항에 대하여 연구분석하였다. 주요 검토사항에는 설치하고자 하는 지점의 제방거동 메커니즘 예측, 왜 계측시스템을 설치하는지에 대한 목적에 대한 평가, 설치 지점의 제방의 토질공학적 문제점 파악, 모니터링 대상 매개변수 혹은 항목 선정, 조사대상 항목의 변화정도를 예측하여 거동 범위 확정, 적정 계측기기 설치 지점을 선청, 계측기기 선정, 자동화 혹은 실시간 정보시스템에 필요한 사항 결정, 관측에 영향을 미치는 인자들의 기록 계획, 정보의 타당성 확보를 위한 필요사항 정립, 비용의 결정, 장기 예측 계획, 정기 검 보정 및 관리 계획, 자료수집 및 관리계획, 자원의 공조 및 생애주기 비용 등을 포함하였다.

• The Journal of Engineering Geology
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• v.33 no.1
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• pp.151-167
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• 2023

This study compares the revised method in loose saturated sandy ground where the LNG storage tank will be installed with an evaluation method by one-dimensional effective stress analysis using the UBC3D-PLM model. Various laboratory and field tests were conducted to establish the parameters necessary for evaluation. The revised liquefaction evaluation method using the seismic response analysis result and N value from standard penetration testing evaluated the possibility of liquefaction as high, but assessment using effective stress analysis, which can consider various liquefaction resistance factors, found the site to be somewhat stable against liquefaction. One-dimensional finite element analysis using UBC3D-PLM modeling facilitated easier assessment of stability against liquefaction than the other methods and minimized the area required for reinforcement against liquefaction. In addition, it is expected that two-and three-dimensional numerical analysis considering the foundation of the LNG storage tank can identify the seismic design and behavior when liquefaction occurs.

• Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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• v.25 no.11
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• pp.75-86
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• 2009

This paper presents the results of a numerical investigation on load carrying capacity of geogrid-encased stone columns to use as load carrying column(s) supporting a foundation load. A validated 3D stress-pore pressure coupled model that can effectively show rapid drainage capability of stone columns and encasement effect of geogrid was adopted and a parametric study was carried out on a number of influencing factors. It is shown that the geogrid encased stone columns can be effectively used as foundation load supporting columns in soft ground. The results of numerical investigation were presented so that the relationship between the load carrying capacity of geogrid-encased stone columns and the influencing factors can be identified. Practical implications of the findings are also discussed.

• Journal of the Korean GEO-environmental Society
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• v.24 no.11
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• pp.25-31
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• 2023

Horizontal drainage, which are representative dewatering method of domestic and foreign slope, are applied to reducing pore water pressure. Accordingly, several previous studies have been conducted, but horizontal drainage are standardized which is an unclean standard for a quantity calculation in filed. Therefore, this study presents field soil and laboratory model box to identify a drainage performance and influencing factors of various horizontal drainage. Furthermore, this study verifies the performance comparison of drainage shape or size according to different particle size distributions. In the outflow results for steady state, the study found that all samples are drained at a constant rate after a minimum of 3 minutes to maximum of 15 minutes. In the case of comparing the outflow per hour (Unit flux) in coarse grained soils, it found that drainage shape and size affect drainage performance. In the result, the future expected to be used basic data that experiment of drainage performance on fine grained soils and determine the quantity.