• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.121-131
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• 2017

We studied the time-dependent behaviors of rock and concrete materials by conducting the static and dynamic long-term strength tests. In particular, acoustic emission(AE) signals generated while the tests were analyzed and used for the long-term stability evaluation. In the static subcritical crack growth test, the long-term behavior and AE characteristics of Mode I and Mode II were investigated. In the dynamic long-term strength test, the fatigue limit and characteristics of generation of AE were analyzed through cyclic four points bending test. The graph of the cumulative AE hits versus time showed a shape similar to that of the creep curve with the first, second and third stages. The possibility for evaluating the static and dynamic long-term stability of rock and concrete is presented from the log - log relationship between the slope of the secondary stage of cumulative AE hits curve and the delayed failure time.

• Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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• 2001.03a
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• pp.57-64
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• 2001

암석-콘크리트 불연속면의 전단변형 및 파괴특성을 규명하기 위해 상부 재료를 콘크리트로, 하부 재료를 암석으로 하는 규칙.불규칙 톱니형 시료와 인공 절리시료를 제작하여 실험실 직접전단시험을 실시하였다. 전단과정 동안 하중과 변위 외에 미소파괴음의 계수와 에너지를 측정하여 전단과정의 단계별 특징을 규명하였고 미소파괴음 음원추적을 실시하여 불연속면에서의 거칠기 파괴부분의 변화를 고찰하였다. 또한 암석 불연속면과 암석-콘크리트 불연속면의 거동을 비교하고 거칠기의 불규칙성 증가에 따른 전단거동의 변화를 관찰하였다.

• Journal of Korean Tunnelling and Underground Space Association
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• v.16 no.5
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• pp.471-485
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• 2014

The monitoring method of geotechnical structures using acoustic emission(AE) and microseismicity(MS) is to detect the microscopic deformation and fracture behavior in the inner structures by measuring induced acoustics and vibrations. It can identify a pre-indication of failure by taking advantage of the characteristics that the amount and occurrence rates of AE and MS increase rapidly prior to large scale destruction of the target structures. The monitoring system consisting of high-quality sensors, high-speed data acquisition device and the operation program is required for the practical application of this method. Recently, the AE and MS monitoring systems have been localized. In particular, the developed operation software which can analyze and interpret the measured signals was demonstrated through a number of applications to domestic fields. This report introduces the configuration and features of developed monitoring system, then the challenges and future direction of AE monitoring in geotechnical structures are discussed.

• The Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.56-63
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• 1997

진공에서의 파괴는 파괴전구현상으로부터 개시되고, 파괴전구현장중에서 가장 중요한 과정은 Metallic Field Electron Emission과 Micro Discharge이다. 진공내에서 평등전계 갭의 전기적 파괴특성 중 전극에 흐르는 방전전구전류는 전계에 의존하고 Fowler Nordheim 식으로 나타낼 수 있다. 이 논문은 압력 760, 1.2$\times$10-3, 1.2$\times$10-5[torr]과 스테인레스 전극을 미소갭 20, 50, 75, 100[$\mu\textrm{m}$]으로 구성하여 방전전구전류에 대해서 실험적으로 연구했다. 전극갭과 압력변화에 따라 얻어진 I-V 특성곡선을 Fowler Nordheim의 전계방출 이론에 입각해서 분석한 결과, 진공중 미소갭의 전기적 파괴기구는 Metallic Field Electron Emission (M-FEE)에만 의존되었다.

• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.59-69
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• 2000

Acoustic emission is n burst of microseismic waves generated by microscopic failure due to deformation in materials. The study on the detection of initiation and propagation of microcracks from acoustic emission measurement is very important for the evaluation of the stability of underground rock structures by the nondestructive letting method. In this study, acoustic emission was measured under uniaxial stiffness loading test used to obtain the complete stress-strain curves of marble and concrete used as reinforced materials of rock structures. The analysis of acoustic emission parameters and source location were performed to discuss the characteristics of the deformation and failure behavior of rock and concrete. And acoustic emission was measured under cyclic loading test to verify the Kaiser effect associated with the damage of materials, in situ stress of rock, and stress history of concrete structure.

• Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.171-178
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• 2003

Wing and secondary cracks are unique types of cracks observed in rock masses subjected to uniaxial and biaxial compressive loading conditions. In this study, morphological features of wing and secondary cracks developed in gypsum specimens are investigated in the macro and micro scales. Along the path of wing crack, microtensile cracks are observed. Microtensile cracks coalesce with pores and show branch phenomenon. From the onset of the wing crack, multiple initiations of microtensile cracks are observed. Microtensile cracks show tortuous propagation paths and relatively constant aperture of the cracks during the propagation. It is shown that microtensile cracks propagate by splitting failure. At the micro scale, microfsults are observed in the path of the secondary cracks. Along the path of the secondary cracks, separation of grains and conglomerate grains, oblique microfaults, and irregular aperture of microfault are observed. These features show that the secondary cracks are produced in shear mode. The measured sizes of fracture process zone across the propagation direction near the tip of wing and secondary cracks range from 10$\mu{m}$ to 20$\mu{m}$ far wing cracks and from 100$\mu{m}$ to 200$\mu{m}$ for secondary cracks, respectively.

• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.1-9
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• 2008

Acoustic emission (AE) and Microseimsic (MS) activities are law-energy seismic events associated with a sudden inelastic deformation such as the sudden movement of existing fractures, the generation of new fractures or the propagation of fractures. These events rapidly increase before major failure and happen within a given rock volume and radiate detectable seismic waves. The main difference between AE and MS signals is that the seismic motion frequencies of AE signals are higher than those of MS signals. As the failure of geotechnical structures usually happens as a high velocity and small displacement, it is nat easy ta determine the precursor and initiation stress level of failure in displacement detection method. To overcame this problem, AE/MS techniques far detection of structure failure and damage have recently adapt in civil engineering. This study deal with the basic theory of AE/MS and state of arts in monitoring technique using AE/MS.

• The Journal of Engineering Geology
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• v.16 no.2 s.48
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• pp.179-187
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• 2006

Two specimens of mortar containing artificial slit and Geochang granite containing the straight notch were selected to be used in this research. Source mechanism of micro-crack by radiation pattern based on dislocation the-ory was estimated by the first motion of longitudinal wave and spatial distribution between the location of transducers for monitoring acoustic emission and source coordinates determined by the application of the least square method. Result of analysis showed that the orientation of dislocation surfaces due to shear dislocation and tensile dislocation squares considerably with crack direction visually observed. The ultimate goal of this study is to provide fundamental information for source mechanism of micro-crack within materials.

• The Journal of Engineering Geology
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• v.16 no.3 s.49
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• pp.235-244
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• 2006

Granite cores were sampled within Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute and cyclic loadings up to 1550 cycles were applied. Microcrack development in samples due to cyclic loading was estimated using Acoustic Emission(AE) method. AE showed two different types depending on numbers of cycle. Type 1 appeared at low cycles and had low energy and diverse frequencies, while type 2 appeared at high cycles and had high energy and uniform frequency. AE property of type 1 indicates voids and pre-existing microcracks in samples may close or propagate up to certain length. Microcracks may be sheared or closed during loading and are recovered from shear or opened during unloading when AE of type 2 were measured. P wave velocities and Felicity ratios were measured at 50, 150, 350, 750, 1550 cycles. P wave velocities were almost the same regardless of number of cycles applied. However, Felicity ratios were much lower than 0.9, indicating that microcracks were developed within samples. This result indicates that Felicity ratio is a better tool than P wave velocity to estimate the damage of rock.

• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.227-236
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• 2000

The fracture toughness can be measured by the two testing methods using chevron-notched specimen according to the ISRM Working Group of Commission of Testing Methods. They are chevron bend (CB) test and short rod (SR) test. In this study, the suggested methods (Level I tests) were conducted on the CB and SR specimens of Chuncheon granite. In addition. the J-integral analysis was combined with an acoustic emission technique to determine the fracture toughness. The results from two telling methods were analyzed in terms of the anisotropy and the acoustic emission characteristics.