• Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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• v.36 no.9
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• pp.45-55
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• 2020

X-ray computed tomography (CT) is very useful for the quantitative evaluation of internal structures, particularly defects in rock samples, such as pores and fractures. In situ CT allows 3D imaging of a sample subjected to various external treatments such as loading and therefore enables observation of changes that occur during the loading process. We reviewed state-of-the-art of in situ CT applications for geomaterials. Two triaxial cells made using relatively low density but high strength materials were developed aimed at in situ CT scanning during hydro-mechanical laboratory testing of rocks. Preliminary results for in situ CT imaging of granite and sandstone samples with diameters ranging from 25 mm to 50 mm show a resolution range of 34~105 ㎛ per pixel pitch, indicating the feasibility of in situ CT observations for internal structural changes in rocks at the micrometer scale. Potassium iodide solution was found to improve the image contrast, and can be used as an injection fluid for hydro-mechanical testing combined with in situ CT scanning.

• Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.75-83
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• 2011

Emerging issues related with fully coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical (THM) behavior of unsaturated soil demand the development of a numerical tool in diverse geo-mechanical and geo-environmental areas. This paper presents general governing equations for coupled THM processes in unsaturated porous media. Coupled partial differential equations are derived from three mass balances equations (solid, water, and air), energy balance equation, and force equilibrium equation. With Galerkin formulation and time integration of these governing equations, finite element code is developed to find nonlinear solution of four main variables (displacement-u, gas pressure-$P_g$), liquid pressure-$P_1$), and temperature-T) using Newton's iterative scheme. Three cases of numerical simulations are conducted and discussed: one-dimensional drainage experiments (u-$P_g-P_1$), thermal consolidation (u-$P_1$-T), and effect of pile on surrounding soil due to surface temperature variation (u-$P_1$-T).

• Economic and Environmental Geology
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• v.45 no.6
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• pp.697-707
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• 2012

The quantitative landslide susceptibility assessment methods can be divided into statistical approaches and geomechanical approaches based on the consideration of the triggering factors and landslide models. The geomechanical approach is considered as one of the most effective approaches since this approach proposes physical slope model and considers geomorphological and geomechanical properties of slope materials. Therefore, the geomechanical approaches has been used widely in landslide susceptibility analysis using the infinite slope model as physical slope model. However, the previous studies assumed constant groundwater level for broad study area without the consideration of rainfall intensity and hydraulic properties of soil materials. Therefore, in this study, landslide susceptibility assessment was implemented using the coupled infinite slope model with hydrologic model. For the analysis, geomechanical and hydrualic properties of slope materials and rainfall intensity were measured from the soil samples which were obtained from field investigation. For the practical application, the proposed approach was applied to Jinbu area, Gangwon-Do which was experienced large amount of landslides in July 2006. In order to compare to the proposed approach, the previous approach was used to analyze the landslide susceptibility using randomly selected groundwater level. Comparison of the results shows that the accuracy of the proposed method was improved with the consideration of the hydrologic model.

• Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment
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• v.10 no.4
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• pp.54-61
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• 2005

An aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) system can be very cost-effective and renewable energy sources, depending on site-specific parameters and load characteristics. In order to develop the ATES system which has certain hydrogeological characteristics, understanding the thermohydraulic process of an aquifer is necessary for a proper design of an aquifer heat storage system under given conditions. The thermohydraulic transfer for heat storage was simulated according to two sets of simple pumping and waste water reinjection scenarios of groundwater heat pump system operation in a two-layered aquifer model. In the first set of the scenarios, the movement of the thermal front and groundwater level was simulated by changing the locations of injection and pumping wells in a seasonal cycle. However, in the second set the simulation was performed in the state of fixing the locations of pumping and injection wells. After 365 days simulation period, the shape of temperature distribution was highly dependent on the injected water temperature and the distance from the injection well. A small temperature change appeared on the surface compared to other simulated temperature distributions of 30 and 50 m depths. The porosity and groundwater flow characteristics of each layer sensitively affected the heat transfer. The groundwater levels and temperature changes in injection and pumping wells were monitored and the thermal interference between the wells was analyzed to test the effectiveness of the heat pump operation method applied.

• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.31 no.4
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• pp.270-288
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• 2021

We proposed a numerical method to simulate the hydro-mechanical behavior of rock fracture using a grain-based distinct element model (GBDEM) in the paper. As a part of DECOVALEX-2023 Task G, we verified the method via benchmarks with analytical solutions. DECOVALEX-2023 Task G aims to develop a numerical method to estimate the coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical processes within the crystalline rock fracture network. We represented the rock sample as a group of tetrahedral grains and calculated the interaction of the grains and their interfaces using 3DEC. The micro-parameters of the grains and interfaces were determined by a new methodology based on an equivalent continuum approach. In benchmark modeling, a single fracture embedded in the rock was examined for the effects of fracture inclination and roughness, the boundary stress condition and the applied pressure. The simulation results showed that the developed numerical model reasonably reproduced the fracture slip induced by boundary stress condition, the fracture opening induced by fluid injection, the stress distribution variation with fracture inclination, and the fracture roughness effect. In addition, the fracture displacements associated with the opening and slip showed good agreement with the analytical solutions. We expect the numerical model to be enhanced by continuing collaboration and interaction with other research teams of DECOVALEX-2023 Task G and validated in further study experiments.

• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.32 no.6
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• pp.411-434
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• 2022

In deep geological disposal concept for spent nuclear fuel, it is well-known that rock mass at near-field experiences the thermal-hydraulic-mechanical (THM) coupled behavior. The mechanical properties of rock changes during the coupled process, and it is important to consider the changes into the analysis of numerical simulation and in-situ tests for long-term stability evaluation of nuclear waste disposal repository. This report collected the previous studies on indirect coupled behaviors of rock. The effects of water saturation and temperature on some mechanical properties of rock was considered, while the change in hydraulic conductivity of rock due to stress was included in the indirect coupled behavior.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 1992.04a
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• pp.33-37
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• 1992

구조물과 기계부품에 부하를 주는 하중은 여러가지 종류가 있고, 이에 따르는 파괴의 형식도 여러가지가 있다. 그중에서도 연강압연용 로울러, 베어링 레일등은 집중 압축하중을 받는데 이들 부재의 파괴사고가 빈번히 일어나고 잇다. 압축에 의한 파괴 중 frectting, 피팅등과 같은 마모 현상은 두 재료의 표면이 서로 미끌어질때 일어나며, 이것이 공구나 기계부품의 성능과 수명을 저하시키는 주원인이 되며, 이러한 궁구나 기계 부품을 수리 또는 교환을 하기위한 인적, 경제적 손실은 막대하다. 본 연구에서는 금형등 공구의 마모편이 발생되는 마지막 과정인 크렉의 성장을 고찰하기 위하여 Sub-surface크랙 모델을 설정하여 2차원 유한요소 법으로 경계층 근방에 크랙이 존재하는 반무한 평면에 집중하중이 작용할때의 응력확대계수를 해설하였는데, 일반화된 해석법으로 혼합모드에서의 응력확대계수를 결정하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2022.05a
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• pp.96-96
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• 2022

가상현실 (Virtual Reality, VR) 기술은 3차원 가상공간 내에서의 높은 몰입감에 기반한 체험을 바탕으로 다양한 분야에서 활용되고 있다. 소방훈련이나 태풍, 지진 등 재해 대응훈련과 같이 인명피해의 위험이 있는 재해에 대한 VR 기술을 활용한 방재교육은 위험성을 동반하지 않으면서도 현장감에 기반한 높은 교육적 효과를 창출할 수 있다. 한국전자통신연구원에서는 VR 기술을 이용하여 소방훈련을 위한 실감 소방훈련 시뮬레이터를 개발한 바 있으며 목동재난체험관에서는 홍수, 태풍, 지진 등 다양한 재해에 대한 안전교육을 위한 자연재해 가상현실체험을 운영하고 있다. 이외에도 전국 지자체 및 교육청에서는 방재교육을 목적으로 VR 기술을 활용하고 있다. 그러나 기존의 VR을 활용한 수재해 방재교육은 범람의 수리학적 특성과 함께 수해지의 지형적 특성을 적절히 반영하지 못하는 단점을 가지고 있다. 이는 방재교육이나 경각심을 부각하는 데엔 효과적이나 실질적인 방재 가이드라인을 제시하는 데엔 한계가 있다. 본 연구는 몰입형 파랑해석모형인 Celeris Base를 기반으로 3차원 가상현실 시각화를 활용한 수리학적 홍수추적 모형을 개발하였다. 3차원 가상현실 시각화는 Unity3D를 이용하여 모의환경 내에 구현되었다. 강우-유출 과정의 수리학적 해석을 위해 동수역학 수치모형의 연속방정식 내에 강우와 침투에 대한 항을 추가하였다. 침투모형으로는 Horton 모형, Green-Ampt 모형과 함께 사면의 기울기를 고려한 Green-Ampt 모형을 적용하였다. 실제 유역에서의 홍수추적 모의결과는 관측값과 비교적 잘 일치함을 확인하였다. 개발된 모형은 VR 방재교육을 통해 일반인의 수재해 대응능력 향상에 기여함과 동시에 정확성 높은 홍수추적 모의결과에 기반한 홍수대책 마련에도 활용 가능할 것으로 기대된다.

• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.165-174
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• 2008

Thermo-hydro-chemico-mechanical evolution of the radioactive waste repository and surrounding geological media is one of the key issues for the radioactive waste disposal. This article describes not only the basic context for the site selection but also a reasonable strategy for the repository related research based on the results of the French repository project carried out by ANDRA (National radioactive waste management agency). To have some alternatives for the determination of a preferable depth and geological media, it would be recommendable to establish a database system. The curing process of the fractures or microfissures in the EDZ (Excavation Disturbed Zone) during operation time has to be examined considering the evolution of the EDZ and the reversibility of the repository. It is prerequisite to carry out a feasibility study and to validate the design concept and design parameters in a properly constructed underground research laboratory (URL) in Korea.

• 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2005.05a
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• pp.197-202
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• 2005

The electromagnetic signals associated with the seismic activity in the south-east offshore of Kii peninsula, Japan, were clearly recorded at the MT sites in Jeju island, Korea. In this research, we have identified the co-seismic electromagnetic signals associated with the seismic activity and have analyzed the characteristics of significant electromagnetic variations. The analysis of phase velocity, power spectral density, MT impedance and polarization direction shows that the significant earthquake signals have the frequency band of about 0.05 to 0.5 Hz and that the sources of electromagnetic field are local effects of passing seismic waves. The simple approximation using electrokinetic effect successfully explains the co-seismic EM signals coincides with measured data but cannot explain the localities of electromagnetic variations.