• Journal of Korean Tunnelling and Underground Space Association
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.261-267
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• 2014

Various types of external loads can be applied to the tunnel structure. In a shield tunnel, the vibration from the train may affect the behavior of the adjacent ground. In this study, the railway-induced vibration was estimated and applied to the shield tunnel through 3D numerical simulation. The effective stress analysis based on the finite difference method and Finn model was performed to investigate the potential of liquefaction below the tunnel. Furthermore, pore water pressure and displacement were monitored on a time domain; consequently, the liquefaction potential and dynamic response of the shield tunnel were analyzed. Consequently, it is confirmed that the generation of excess pore water pressure by train-induced vibrating load, however, the amount does not meaningfully affect the potential of liquefaction.

• Journal of Korean Tunnelling and Underground Space Association
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• v.15 no.3
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• pp.333-344
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• 2013

This paper discussed about the effect of permeability reduction of the jointed rock mass in the vicinity of a tunnel which is one of the reasons making large difference between the estimated ground-water inflow rate and the measured value. Current practice assumes that the jointed rock mass around a tunnel is a homogeneous, isotropic porous medium with constant permeability. However, in actual condition the permeability of a jointed rock mass varies with the change of effective stress condition around a tunnel, and in turn effective stress condition is affected by the ground water flow in the jointed rock mass around the tunnel. In short time after tunnel excavation, large increase of effective tangential stress around a tunnel due to stress concentration and pore-water pressure drop, and consequently large joint closure followed by significant permeability reduction of jointed rock mass in the vicinity of a tunnel takes place. A significant pore-water pressure drop takes place across this ring zone in the vicinity of a tunnel, and the actual pore-water pressure distribution around a tunnel shows large difference from the value estimated by an analytical solution assuming the jointed rock mass around the tunnel as a homogeneous, isotropic medium. This paper presents the analytical solution estimating pore-water pressure distribution and ground-water inflow rate into a tunnel based on the concept of hydro-mechanically coupled behavior of a jointed rock mass and the solution is verified by numerical analysis.

• Journal of Korean Tunnelling and Underground Space Association
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• v.17 no.6
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• pp.675-683
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• 2015

The room-and-pillar construction method for underground space is adopted from the room-and-pillar mining method which is one of the most popular underground mining method in the world. Drainage system in the room-and-pillar underground construction method can be similar with the concept of single shell in tunnel because additional reinforcement except the TSL (thin spray-on liner) is not applied in the room-and-pillar construction method. That is, to decrease groundwater level and maintain safety in tunnel, the drainage pin hole inside lining (shotcrete) can be used. However, if total amount of outflow in the underground structure is relatively small or groundwater is not detected, such drainage system will not be useful and cause additional construction cost. In this study, outflow of conventional tunnels in South Korea was investigated and the criteria to determine whether the drainage pin hole is effective was suggested. And the guided drainage system was suggested when drainage pin hole was not applied in the room-and-pillar construction method.

• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.27 no.5
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• pp.263-270
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• 2017

Hydraulic rock splitting is a technique which leads to failure of rockmass by means of water injection with a pressure higher than the tensile strength of rockmass, using straddle packer installed in boreholes drilled from free surface. Field tests were conducted in this study for several slopes of biotite granite according to various designs for borehole layout and water injection. Test results showed that new cracks were generated to connect to adjacent holes or that pre-existed cracks were propagated by injection, finally leading to failure. In particular, this study suggests the possibility of controlling the direction of generated cracks with guide slot, since new cracks were generated parallel to the guide slots carved on a borehole wall before injection. Various types of borehole layout and injection methods should be further developed for the practical uses, considering the factors influencing on crack generation.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.35 no.2
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• pp.387-396
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• 2015

The existing shield tunnel has constructed in the concept of non-drainage uniformly, but the leak has become a problem in the construction and management. The Shield tunnel design allowed for the water and earth pressure bring about the increasing segment thickness and the construction costs. In order to improve these problems, the study of the partial drainage shield tunnel is in progress. In this study, th model experiment was performed to confirm the possibility of the partial drainage shield tunnel. And the water and earth pressure was measured in drainage and undrained condition. Based on the results of model experiments, the effect of water pressure reduction was confirmed by reviewed the structure stability of the real design case.

• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.325-333
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• 2014

Hydraulic fracturing is the key technology for production of shale gas, which is one of the major unconventional resources. Brittleness index is one of the most important mechanical properties which determine the efficiency of hydraulic fracturing. It was required that the production of shale gas increases with more brittle behavior. Confusingly, there are numerous definitions available for brittleness of rock. This paper summarizes various definitions of brittleness index, and presents correlation analysis of the brittleness indices by using the laboratory experimental results of 48 shale specimens in Korea. Generally, it shows a very weak positive correlation between the brittleness index ($B_1$) which is the ratio of uniaxial compressive strength to tensile strength and the brittleness index ($B_3$) which is calculated by using the Youngs modulus and Poisson's ratio. In addition, the role of Poissons ratio is not clear in defining brittleness indices. In conclusion, standardization of definition for brittleness index is required to apply it to hydraulic fracturing as a parameter for predicting the efficiency.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment Conference
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• 2001.09a
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• pp.31-34
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• 2001

지하 LPG 저장기지의 수벽시설이 저장공동 주변 암반에 미치는 영향을 진단하기 위해서 수벽시설의 주입압력을 강하시키면서 간극수압계와 관측공에서의 지하수두 변화를 모니터링하였다. 수벽시설의 관측지점에 대한 효율성은 수치해석으로부터 수벽시설과 관측지점간 매질의 확산능을 구함으로써 분석하였다. 확산능 산출결과를 검증하기 위해서 수벽시설의 압력강하에 따른 관측지점에서의 수두강하비와 수두강하율을 구하여 확산능 결과와 비교하였다. 비교결과, 확산능은 수두강하비, 수두강하율과 일관된 변화를 보여주었으며 확산능의 값이 클수록 수벽공의 압력변화에 따른 관측지점에서의 반응성이 양호함을 나타내었다

• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.96-108
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• 2001

A concrete lining of NATM tunnel is the final product of a process that involves planning and evaluation of user needs, geotechnical investigations, analysis of ground-lining interaction, construction, and observations and modifications during construction. The designer must consider the lining in context of the many function, construction, and geotechnical requirements. Also, the loss of supporting capacity of shotcrete lining due to poor rock qualities and shotcrete erosion must be considered. The values, shapes, and estimating methods of rock load and water pressure are very different with every designers. Estimating methods of rock loads used in the design of NATM tunnel concrete lining are investigated. Structural analyses are done in various load combinations, and the member forces(moment, axial force and shear force) are compared. The adequate load combination of rock load and water pressure is proposed.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2020.06a
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• pp.92-92
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• 2020

최근 지진 발생 빈도와 규모가 증가함에 따라 지진재해에 취약한 지하구조물의 내진성능 향상 및 신속한 복구에 관한 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있다. 대표적인 지하구조물 중 하나인 상수관망은 음용수를 안전하고 원활하게 공급하는 사회기반시설물로써 대부분의 시설물이 지하에 매설되어 있어 지진재해에 매우 취약하다. 지진으로 인해 상수관망 내 누수 및 파손 등의 피해가 발생할 경우, 물 공급이 중단되어 경제적 손실과 사회 전반적인 불편이 우려되므로 피해 관로의 신속한 파악과 복구가 이루어져야 한다. 상수관로에 발생하는 피해는 크게 누수와 파손으로 구분할 수 있다. 관로가 파손된 경우 용수가 표층으로 새어나오기 때문에 탐지가 용이하지만, 누수의 경우 표층으로 드러나는 피해가 없어 탐지 및 수리가 어려운 단점이 있다. 이러한 누수가 장기간 방치될 경우, 해당 시스템의 유수율 감소로 인한 경제적인 손실과 더불어 공급수압의 저하, 그리고 오염물 침투의 위험이 존재한다. 이러한 피해를 막기 위해서는 신속히 누수 지점을 파악한 후, 피해 관로의 교체 혹은 보수가 이루어져야 한다. 현장에서 누수를 직접 탐지하는 방법은 정확도가 높은 반면, 많은 인력과 장비 그리고 비용이 소모되는 단점이 존재한다. 따라서 현장 누수탐지에 앞서 컴퓨터를 이용한 간접 누수탐지 기법이 지속적으로 개발될 필요가 있다. 본 연구에서는 현장 누수탐지의 탐지효율을 향상시키기 위해 수압, 유량 등의 관측 데이터와 수리해석 모의 및 최적화 기법을 활용한 컴퓨터 기반의 다중누수 탐지모형을 개발하였다. 개발 모형은 국내에서 운영 중인 소블럭 상수관망시스템에 적용하여 검증하고 탐지효율을 분석하였다. 컴퓨터 모의를 이용한 다중누수 탐지모형은 지진이나 홍수와 같은 대규모 재난 발생 후, 상수관망시스템의 신속한 복구 및 운영 정상화를 위한 도구로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• The Journal of Engineering Geology
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.17-29
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• 1999

There are three major processes to impact the groundwater flow near underground storage caverns in the coastal area; effect of topography, effect of sea water intrusion, and effect of excavation. In this paper, the effects of three items were numerically studied to identify the major cause for altering the flow pattern. It turned out that the excavation is the most significant effect on the groundwater flow system. The groundwater pressure distributions and consequent groundwater pathways were significantly altered near the openings. By increasing the groundwater pressures from water curtain holes, the potential leakage of storage cavern was properly prevented