• The Journal of Engineering Geology
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• v.33 no.4
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• pp.573-586
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• 2023

Joints or weak planes can induce anisotropy in the strength and deformability of fractured rock masses. Comprehending this anisotropic behavior is crucial to engineering geology. This study used plaster as a friction material to mold specimens with a single joint. The strength and deformability of the specimens were measured in true triaxial compression tests. The measured results were compared with three-dimensional numerical analysis based on the distinct element method, conducted under identical conditions, to assess the reliability of the modeled values. The numerical results highlight that the principal stress conditions in the field, in conjunction with joint orientations, are crucial factors to the study of the strength and deformability of fractured rock masses. The strength of a transversely isotropic rock mass derived numerically considering changes in the dip angle of the joint notably increases as the intermediate principal stress increases. This increment varies depending on the dip of the joint. Moreover, the interplay between the dip direction of the joint and the two horizontal principal stress directions dictates the strength of the transversely isotropic rock mass. For a rock mass with two joint sets, the set with the steeper dip angle governs the overall strength. If a rock bridge effect occurs owing to the limited continuity of one of the joint sets, the orientation of the set with longer continuity dominates the strength of the entire rock mass. Although conventional three-dimensional failure criteria for fractured rock masses have limited applicability in the field, supplementing them with numerical analysis proves highly beneficial.

• Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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• v.15 no.6
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• pp.3-16
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• 1999

This paper presents the results of sensitivity analysis based on an example study to verify a newly developed reliability-based model for rock slopes considering uncertainties of discontinuities and failure modes-plane, wedge, and toppling. The parameters that are needed for sensitivity analysis are the variability of discontinuity properties (orientation and strength of discontinuities), the loading conditions, and the rock slope geometry. The variability in orientation and friction angle of discontinuities, which can not be considered in the deterministic analysis, has a great influence on the rock slope stability, The stability of rock slopes including failure modes is more influenced by the selection of dip direction of cutting rock face than any other design variables, The example study shows that the developed reliability-based analysis model can reasonably assess the stability of rock slope.

• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.21 no.6
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• pp.439-449
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• 2011

The characteristics of rock fractures for engineering rock classification are investigated by analyzing three dimensional point cloud generated from adjusted digital images of a tunnel face during construction and the tunnel is reinforced based on the supporting pattern suggested by the RMR and the Q system using parameters extracted from those images. As results, it is possible saving time required from face mapping to tunnel reinforcing work, enhancing safety during face mapping work in tunnels and reliability of both the mapping information and selecting supporting pattern by storing the files of digital images and related information which can be checked again, if necessary sometime in the future.

• Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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• v.22 no.7
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• pp.23-35
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• 2006

Shear load transfer characteristics of rock-socketed drilled shafts were analyzed. The constant normal stiffness (CNS) direct shear tests were performed to identify the major influencing factors of shaft resistance, i.e., unconfined compressive strength, borehole roughness, normal stiffness, initial confining stress, and material properties. Based on the CNS tests, shear load transfer function of drilled shafts in rocks is proposed using borehole roughness and the geological strength index (GSI), which indicates discontinuity and surface condition of rock mass in Hoek-Brown criterion (1997). The proposed load-transfer function was verified by the load test results of seven rock-socketed drilled test shafts subjected to axial loads. Through comparisons of the results of load tests, it is found that the load-transfer function by the present study is in good agreement with the general trend observed by in situ measurements, and thus represents a significant improvement in the prediction of load transfer of drilled shafts.

• Geotechnical Engineering
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• v.12 no.3
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• pp.165-173
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• 1996

본 기술 자료에서는 수압 터널에서 침투 수압을 고려한 터널 주위 암반의 응력 상태에 대한 수치 해석 방법, 해석 결과의 이용에 대하여 실제 수압 터널의 예를 들어 소개한다. 수압 터널의 안전성은 터널 주위 암반의 안전성에 의해 좌우되며 암반의 안전성은 Mohr-Coulomb의 파괴론을 사용하여 암반의 응력에 대한 안전율을 산정하여 판단한다. 산정된 암반의 안전율과 실제 수압 터널의 거동을 비교하여 수치 해석의 적정성을 판단하며 수압 터널의 보강 방법을 제안한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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• 2003.06b
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• pp.85-115
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• 2003

토공작업시 굴착난이도(토층, 리핑암, 발파암)를 판정하는 기준으로는 암반의 강도, 풍화정도, 불연속면 간격과 같은 여러 가지 암반의 공학적 특성 및 지반의 탄성파 속도 등이 사용된다. 그러나 실제 토공 작업시의 굴착난이도 평가는 탄성파 탐사와 같은 암석ㆍ암반의 정량적인 판단기준에 근거하지 않고 단지 현장 기술자들의 육안관찰에 의존하여 굴착난이도를 구분하고 있는 실정이다. 본 논문은 실내시험 및 현장시험, 현장굴착난이도 평가 및 탄성파탐사 등을 실시하여 여러 암석에 대한 강도특성을 파악한 것을 근거로 현장에서 사용할 수 있는 암반굴착난이도 평가법의 Checklist를 제안하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Rock Mechanics Conference
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• 1994.03a
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• pp.62-69
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• 1994

최근 국내에서도 지하공간의 활용성이 부각되면서 다양한 활용방안과 개발구상안이 제시되고 있는데, 이의 실현을 위해서는 지하공간의 합리적 설계, 시공 및 안전유지를 위한 공학적 기술확립이 우선적으로 요구된다. 또한 앞으로 심부 대규모 지하공간개발을 위해서는, 지금까지의 지하천부개발시 중요하게 인식되지 않았던 지하암반의 구조지질적, 역학적, 수리적 특성의 정밀평가가 필요하다. 이러한 현지암반특성 및 특히 지압상태는 기초골격설계와 안정성평가에 있어서 매우 중요한 요소이다. (중략)

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Rock Mechanics Conference
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• 1995.03a
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• pp.213-219
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• 1995

터널굴착중 막장조사관찰은 막장의 안전성, 암질판정, 풍화 및 변질정도, 용수상태, 절리의 특성을 파악함으로써 시공의 합리성을 달성할 수 있는 매우 중요한 조사항목이다. 그러나 이러한 작업은 시공상 시간적제약을 받고, 조사자의 경험과 지식의 부족으로 암반에 대한 공학적 평가가 부족한 실정이다. 이러한 문제점을 극복하고, 지반조건변화에 능동적으로 대응한 터널시공을 위해서는 정확한 암반평가가 필수적이라 할 수 있다. (중략)

• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.9 no.4
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• pp.260-272
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• 1999

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Rock Mechanics Conference
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• 2001.10a
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• pp.3-20
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• 2001