• Journal of the Korean Geosynthetics Society
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• v.23 no.2
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• pp.19-27
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• 2024

Geotechnical structures such as dams, tunnels, and slopes require regular inspection and monitoring to ensure stability. Domestically, drones and accelerometers have become common tools for inspecting and monitoring various structures. However, drones have difficulty identifying internal changes in structures and the subsurface, and accelerometers generally serve for seismic design or strain measurement purposes. Therefore, this paper proposes to utilize accelerometers to monitor the internal information of the ground on a real-time or periodic basis. The proposed method utilizes a part of the analysis technique from the SASW test to monitor the stability and state changes of geotechnical structures. Cases where SASW was used to evaluate the safety of geotechnical structures, such as slopes, dams, and tunnels, were reviewed to verify the suitability of the technology. To make the proposed method more practical, the study considered using only the first-step analysis to derive the dispersion curve rather than the second-step analysis to determine the shear wave velocity profile, which requires complex analysis. The proposed technique is expected to enable the continuous monitoring and inspection of geotechnical structures by utilizing accelerometers.

• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.8 no.4
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• pp.321-331
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• 1998

A reliable analysis of tunnelling is needed to accomplish technically sound design and safe and economical construction. For the reliable analysis, a series of procedures of construction which include excavation and support stages must be considered. In this study, rock-support response behavior is studied and simulated in 2-D and 3-D finite element methods. Through the analysis of rock-support response behavior, the effects of the properties of shotcrete on the load distribution ratio can be quantified. The load distribution ratios for different rock types, different unsupported spans and various lateral earth pressure coefficients can be determined from the results of the 3-D finite element analysis. This load distribution ratios can be applied to a practical tunnel design through understanding of the trend of those various factors affecting the rock-support interaction.

• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.33 no.3
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• pp.169-188
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• 2023

Fires in tunnels are characterized by higher temperature rise and higher maximum temperatures compared to ground fires. For this reason, countries such as the Netherlands and Germany have developed separate temperature-time curves for use in tunnel fires. Fires in tunnels cause damage to the tunnel lining, such as loss of section and deterioration of the material properties. This study reviewed the design concept of fire stability of structures, section loss due to spalling, changes in physicochemical and mechanical properties of tunnel lining materials, fireproofing materials for structure safety, and fire damage prediction models. In order to secure the stability of a structure against fire, it is necessary to identify the type of structure and the possible fire load at the design stage, identify the expected section loss and damage range, and prepare for such damage through fireproofing materials. In this study, we have summarized the matters that can be referred to in performing such a series of tasks and presented our opinions on them.

• Journal of the KSME
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• v.44 no.6
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• pp.59-67
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• 2004

최근 교량 및 발전구조물, 고층빌딩과 같은 대형 사회기반시설물의 유지관리를 위한 스마트 계측 및 모니터링 기술에 관한 관심과 연구개발 및 적용사례가 증가하고 있다. 특히 국내에서는 과거 '한강의 기적'이라 일컬어지는 초고속 경제성장과정에서 교량, 터널, 항만, 공항, 발전소, 댐 등 대형 사회기반시설물의 건설이 급증하였으나, 설계 당시에 고려되지 못하였던 각종 하중 조건과 환경 요인으로 인해 구조 건전성(structural integrity)의 저하가 일어나고 있다. 또한 최근 도서생활권의 향상 및 물류비용의 개선, 고속전철사업 등으로 인한 장대 교량의 건설, 효율적 국토이용을 위한 초고층빌딩의 건설, 석유자원의 고갈에 대비한 다양한 형태의 발전구조물의 건설 등이 증가하고 있으며, 이들 사회기반시설물의 유지관리를 위한 스마트 계측 및 모니터링 시스템이 더욱 중요해지고 있다. (중략)

• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.30 no.1
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• pp.1-14
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• 2020

Microseismic monitoring is utilized for the performance verification and safety management of the structure by detecting fine levels of damage. In order to construct a highly reliable microseismic monitoring system, the role of signal conditioner is critical. The signal conditioner helps with accurate data collection and precision control of the device, and performs additional functions such as signal conversion, linearization, and amplification. In this technical report, noise reduction signal conditioner suitable for mining sites was developed and reviewed for the purpose of implementing more precise monitoring by supplementing the previously developed microseismic monitoring system.

• Journal of Korean Tunnelling and Underground Space Association
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• v.15 no.5
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• pp.469-481
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• 2013

The monitoring of a free surface generated by waterjet cutting technology is very important for an efficient construction process. In this study, experiments using a laser sensor were performed to provide a data processing method and to determine optimized parameters. The experimental parameters here are the angular resolution, measurement distance, and free surface cutting shape. The results show that the monitoring resolution increases with a decrease in the angular resolution and the horizontal measurement distance and with an increase in the cutting (free surface) width. This laser monitoring method can be applied during the measurement of free surface shapes and depths in situ.

• Journal of Korean Tunnelling and Underground Space Association
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• v.25 no.6
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• pp.509-523
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• 2023

The high-level nuclear waste (HLW) repository is exposed to complex environmental conditions consisting of high temperature, high humidity, and radiation, resulting in structural deterioration. Therefore, structural health monitoring is essential, and piezo sensors are used to detect cracks and estimate strength. However, since the monitoring sensors installed in the disposal tunnel and disposal container cannot be replaced or removed, the quantitative life of the monitoring sensor and its suitability must be assessed. In this study, the life of a piezo sensor for monitoring was assessed using an accelerated life test (ALT). The failure mode and mechanism of the piezo sensor under high temperature conditions were determined, and temperature stress's influence on the piezo sensor's life was analyzed. ALT was conducted on temperature stress and the relationship between temperature stress and piezo sensor life was suggested. The life of the piezo sensor was assessed using the Weibull probability distribution and the Arrhenius acceleration model. The suggested relationship can be used in multiple stress ALT designs for more precise life assessment.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2010.02a
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• pp.148-148
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• 2010

플래시 메모리로 대표되는 비휘발성 메모리는 IT 기술의 발달에 힘입어 급격한 성장세를 나타내고 있지만, 메모리 소자의 크기가 작아짐에 따라서 그 물리적 한계에 이르러 차세대 메모리에 대한 요구가 점차 높아지고 있는 실정이다. 따라서, 이러한 문제점에 대한 대안으로서 고속 동작 및 정보의 저장 시간을 향상 시킬 수 있는 nano-floating gate memory (NFGM)가 제안되었다. Nano-floating gate에서 사용되는 nanocrystal (NCs) 중에서 Si nanocrystal은 비휘발성 메모리뿐만 아니라 발광 소자 및 태양 전지 등의 매우 다양한 분야에 광범위하게 응용되고 있지만, NCs의 크기와 밀도를 제어하는 것이 가장 중요한 문제로 이를 해결하기 위해서 많은 연구가 진행되고 있다. 또한, 소자의 소형화가 이루어지면서 기존의 플래시 메모리 한계를 극복하기 위해서 터널베리어에 관한 관심이 크게 증가했다. 특히, 최근에 많은 주목을 받고 있는 개량형 터널베리어는 크게 VARIOT (VARIable Oxide Thickness) barrier와 CRESTED barrier의 두 가지 종류가 제안되어 있다. VARIOT의 경우에는 매우 얇은 두께의low-k/high-k/low-k 의 적층구조를 가지며, CRESTED barrier의 경우에는 반대의 적층구조를 가진다. 이와 같은 개량형 터널 베리어는 전계에 대한 터널링 전류의 감도를 증가시켜서 쓰기/지우기 특성을 향상시키며, 물리적인 절연막 두께의 증가로 인해 데이터 보존 시간의 향상을 달성할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 박막의 $SiO_2$와 $Si_3N_4$를 적층한 VARIOT 타입의 개량형 터널 절연막 위에 전하 축적층으로 $SiN_x$층의 내부에 Si-NCs를 갖는 비휘발성 메모리 소자를 제작하였다. Si-NCs를 갖지 않는 $SiN_x$전하 축적층은 Si-NCs를 갖는 전하 축적층보다 더 작은 메모리 윈도우와 열화된 데이터 보존 특성을 나타내었다. 또한, Si-NCs의 크기가 감소됨에 따라 양자 구속 효과가 증가되어 느린 지우기 속도를 보였으나, 데이터 보존 특성이 크게 향상됨을 알 수 있었다. 그러므로, NFGM의 빠른 쓰기/지우기 속도와 데이터 보존 특성을 동시에 만족하기 위해서는 Si-NCs의 크기 조절이 매우 중요하며, NCs크기의 최적화를 통하여 고집적/고성능의 차세대 비휘발성 메모리에 적용될 수 있을 것이라 판단된다.

• Journal of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of Korea TC
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• v.47 no.7
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• pp.118-127
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• 2010

Current TCP/IP-based Internet architecture has been used for over 30 years, however it will confront with fundamental problems due to new protocol extension limitation since communication environments will change drastically and various user requirements will be emerging in near future. To solve these problems, major countries have started Future Internet researches based on clean slate approach and they will deploy large-scale testbed to experiment and verify new functions. OpenFlow switch technology has been proposed as a new experimental technology for independent protocol that can utilized the legacy network devices and does not interfere with the production Internet traffic. Korea also started Future Internet testbed project called FIRST and OpenFlow switch with NetFPGA card will be used to deploy this testbed. To interconnect distributed testbed using OpenFlow switches, logical tunnel should be established by encapsulating MAC frame inside a unicast IP packet between OpenFlow switches because OpenFlow switches are not directly connected. In this paper, we have implemented a NetFPGA-based that performs MAC in IP tunneling between various OpenFlow switch sites implemented in domestic research network KOREN. The performance evaluation shows that the NetFPGA-based capsulator reveals better performance than the software-based tunneling and it can be utilized as a testbed for experimentation of Future Internet technologies.

• Journal of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of Korea TC
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• v.44 no.12
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• pp.34-43
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• 2007

Recently, in addition to the sharp increase of mobile nodes, various kinds of wireless technologies are available for mobile nodes. If IPv6 technology is applied to the network, multi-homing terminals which have several public IP addresses on one interface will be common. Accordingly, there are many research activities on mobility management for multi-interface, multi-homming nodes. In this paper we propose an extended fast handover mechanism for multi-interface MIPv6 environments that uses multi-interface FBU (MFBU) message instead of the existing FBU message. The MFBU message has the "tunnel destination" mobility option that points a specific tunnel destination other than NAR, and "T" flag that indicates the existence of tunnel destination option. The proposed mechanism can improve the TCP performance by mitigating packet reordering during FMIPv6 handover that can cause unnecessary congestion control due to 3 duplicate ACKs. In this paper, we implemented a multi-Interface MIPv6 simulator by extending a single-interface MIPv6 simulator in NS-2, and showed that the performance of TCP traffic is improved by using the proposed multi-interface fast MIPv6.