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A Study on Embankment Slope Management System (성토사면유지관리시스템 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Seung-Hyun;Kim, Hong-Gyun;Lee, Jung-Yup;Koo, Ho-Bon
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2010.09a
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    • pp.749-758
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    • 2010
  • Embankment Slope (or Fill Slope) is defined as artificial slope formed by the filling of soil or rocks on the original ground. Recently a lot of embankment failures and collapse has occurred due to the increase of torrential rainfall and typhoons. Embankment collapse has lead to a great loss of lives and property therefore there is a need to establish a systematic embankment slope management system that will handle the maintenance and repair of risky embankment slopes. The objective of this study is to establish an "Embankment Slope Management Method" for embankment slopes located along national highways all over Korea. The method for field investigation of embankment slopes was recommended and the system for investment priority determination was also developed. The factors that lead to the collapse of embankment slopes caused by natural calamities were also determined through the initial survey of embankment slopes located along river fronts and mountainous areas.

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Damage states of yielding and collapse for elevated water tanks supported on RC frame staging

  • Lakhade, Suraj O.;Kumar, Ratnesh;Jaiswal, mprakash R.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.67 no.6
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    • pp.587-601
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    • 2018
  • Elevated water tanks are inverted pendulum type structures where drift limit is an important criterion for seismic design and performance evaluation. Explicit drift criteria for elevated water tanks are not available in the literature. In this study, probabilistic approach is used to determine maximum drift limit for damage state of yielding and damage state of collapse for the elevated water tanks supported on RC frame staging. The two damage states are defined using results of incremental dynamic analysis wherein a total of 2160 nonlinear time history analyses are performed using twelve artificial spectrum compatible ground motions. Analytical fragility curves are developed using two-parameter lognormal distribution. The maximum allowable drifts corresponding to yield and collapse level requirements are estimated for different tank capacities. Finally, a single fragility curve is developed which provides maximum drift values for the different probability of damage. Further, for rational consideration of the uncertainties in design, three confidence levels are selected and corresponding drift limits for damage states of yielding and collapse are proposed. These values of maximum drift can be used in performance-based seismic design for a particular damage state depending on the level of confidence.

Foot Strike Simulation by a Slider Type Mechanical Model (미끄럼형 기계적 모델에 의한 디딤동작의 시뮬레이션)

  • Park, Hae-Soo;Shon, Woong-Hee;Yoon, Yong-San
    • Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.269-278
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    • 1989
  • The initial impact at foot strike is produced by a slider type mechanical model, which can be measured using a force platform to evaluate various shoes. The lower extremity and foot motion was filmed by a 16mm high speed movie camera and several points on the rear half of the shoe and those near the trochanter and the lateral epicondyle were digitized to provide the linear and angular positions and velocities during impact. With these observed kinematics, a slider type foot strike simulator composed of guide rail and sliding dummy is designed. The simulator system makes the artificial foot of the dummy with running shoe on it to follow the foot strike motion. The dummy has the relevant mass-spring-damper system modeled after McMahon's. The motion of the model is drived by the gravity force and the generated motion alone with the ground reaction forces are monitored by the same procedures afore mentioned producing the initial foot strike impact similar to the onto observed in human gait.

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A Study on the Algorithm for Fault Discrimination in Transmission Lines Using Neural Network and the Variation of Fault Currents (신경회로망과 고장전류의 변화를 이용한 고장판별 알고리즘에 관한 연구)

  • Yeo, Sang-Min;Kim, Chul-Hwan;Choi, Myeon-Song;Song, Oh-Young
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2000.07a
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    • pp.366-368
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    • 2000
  • When faults occur in transmission lines, the classification of faults is very important. If the fault is HIF(High Impedance Fault), it cannot be detected or removed by conventional overcurrent relays (OCRs), and results in fire hazards and causes damages in electrical equipment or personal threat. The fast discrimination of fault needs to effective protection and treatment and is important problem for power system protection. This paper proposes the fault detection and discrimination algorithm for LIFs(Low Impedance Faults) and HIFs(High Impedance Faults). This algorithm uses artificial neural networks and variation of 3-phase maximum currents per period while faults. A double lines-to-ground and line-to-line faults can be detected using Neural Network. Also, the other faults can be detected using the value of variation of maximum current. Test results show that the proposed algorithms discriminate LIFs and HIFs accurately within a half cycle.

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Response of non-structural components mounted on irregular RC buildings: comparison between FE and EC8 predictions

  • Aldeka, Ayad B.;Chan, Andrew H.C.;Dirar, Samir
    • Earthquakes and Structures
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.351-373
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    • 2014
  • This paper investigates the seismic response of lightweight acceleration-sensitive non-structural components (NSCs) mounted on irregular reinforced concrete (RC) primary structures (P-structures) using non-linear dynamic finite element (FE) analysis. The aim of this paper is to study the influence of NSC to P-structure vibration period ratio, peak ground acceleration, NSC to P-structure height ratio, and P-structure torsional behaviour on the seismic response of the NSCs. Representative constitutive models were used to simulate the behaviour of the RC P-structures. The NSCs were modelled as vertical cantilevers fixed at their bases with masses on the free ends and varying lengths so as to match the frequencies of the P-structures. Full dynamic interaction is considered between the NSCs and P-structures. A set of 21 natural and artificial earthquake records were used to evaluate the seismic response of the NSCs. The numerical results indicate that the behaviour of the NSCs is significantly influenced by the investigated parameters. Comparison between the FE results and Eurocode (EC8) predictions suggests that EC8 underestimates the response of NSCs mounted on the flexible sides of irregular RC P-structures when the fundamental periods and heights of the NSCs match those of the P-structures. The perceived cause of this discrepancy is that EC8 does not take into account the amplification in the dynamic response of NSCs induced by the torsional behaviour of RC P-structures.

Shaking Table Tests of 1/3-Scale 3-Story Wet-Jointed Precast Concrete Large Panel Box Model (1/3축소 3층 습식접합 프리캐스트 콘크리트 대형판 입체모델의 진동대 실험)

  • 이한선
    • Magazine of the Korea Concrete Institute
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.115-127
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    • 1993
  • 본 연구의 목적은 프리캐스트 콘크리트(P.C) 대형판 아파트 구조물에 대한 우리나라 내진설계기준안 및 지침을 수립하기 위해 필요로 하는 정보를 취득하는데 있다. 이것은 실제 지진과 유사한 진동을 발생시키는 진동대를 사용하여 P.C대형판 구조물의 거동을 분석관찰함으로써 달성되었다. 여기에 사용된 시험체중의 하나는 습식접합 1/3 축소 3층 입체 P.C모델이었다. 지진파를 일으키기 위해 4mx4m 크기의 진동대가 사용되었다. 또한 선택한 입력지진가속도파는 Taft N21E 성분기록지진파로서 최대지진가속도(PGA)는 원하는 지진세기수준에 따라 조정되었고 시간축으로는 동적상사성법칙에 따라 축소되었다. 이 P.C모델의 진동대 실험을 통해 얻은 결과를 근거로 하여, 근거로 하여 다음과 같은 결론을 도출하였다. (1)이 시험체에 관한한, 지진안전계수는 7-8정도로 나타났으며, (2)이 P.C모델이 감쇠계수는 대체로, 철근콘크리트구조물 감쇠계수의 두배에 해당하는 값인 8%정도이며, (3) 이 모델은 접합부의 벌어짐과 미끄러짐에 의한 에너지소산을 통해서 2-3정도의 전체적인 변위연성비를 보여주었다.

The Analysis of Damage Characteristic and Cause on Infrastructures by Typhoon (시설물별 태풍에 따른 피해특성 및 원인분석)

  • Shin, Chang-Gun;Lee, Jong-Young;Kim, Seok-Jo;Ji, Young-Hwan
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2005.03a
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    • pp.1602-1610
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    • 2005
  • In this study was investigated and analyzed of damage characteristics for infrastructures by typhoon that have been many occur. The objective Structures were the road and hydraulic structure. The road structure was included the cut-slopes, retaining walls and bridges. The hydraulic structure is divided with the dike, small-scale dam, reservoir and floodgate. The analysis result of the bridge damage cause is river bottom height increase and passage ability decrease. The principal damage reasons of the cut-slope structure are weakening the ground due to the localized torrential downpour and drainage defective. Also, the principal damage reasons of the small-scale dam, reservoir, dike and the floodgate are continuous collapse of dike beside the floodgate.And we divided a typhoon damage occurrence cause with artificial and natural. As the result of analysis, the many damage occurrence cause will be removed by system improvement and technical development.

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Verifications of the Impact-echo Technique for Integrity Evaluations of the Drilled Shaft using Full Scale Tests (현장시험에 의한 충격반향기법의 말뚝 건전도 검사 적용성 평가)

  • Jung, Gyung-Ja;Cho, Sung-Min;Kim, Hong-Jong;Jung, Jong-Hong
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2005.03a
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    • pp.33-40
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    • 2005
  • Impact-echo test, a kind of simple and economical method to evaluate the integrity of drilled piles has some limitations to use because the stress wave can be generated only on the head of a pile and the wave propagation in the pile with surrounding soils are very complicated. Numerical analyses and model tests in the laboratory have shown that both the ratio of length to diameter of a pile and the stiffness ratio of pile to soil have influence on the resolution of testing results. Full scale testing piles which have artificial defects were used to verify the capability of impact-echo technique as a tool for the pile integrity evaluation. Behaviour of the reflected signal of stress wave was investigated according to the type of defects. Elastic modulus of the pile was calculated using the wave velocity in the pile and the unconfined strength of concrete specimen. Influences of the stiffness difference between the pile and the ground on the characteristics of a wave signal were also examined.

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Incompressible Viscous Flow Analysis around a High-Speed Train Including Cross-Wind Effects (측풍영향을 고려한 고속전철 주위의 비압축성 점성 유동 해석)

  • Jung Y. R.;Park W. G.;Kim H. W.;Ha S. D.
    • 한국전산유체공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 1995.10a
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    • pp.55-63
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    • 1995
  • The flow field around a high-speed train including cross-wind effects has been simulated. This study solves 3-D unsteady incompressible Navier-Stokes equations in the inertial frame using the iterative time marching scheme. The governing equations are differenced with 1st-order accurate backward difference scheme for the time derivatives, 3th-order accurate QUICK scheme for the convective terms and 2nd-order accurate central difference scheme for the viscous terms. The Marker-and-Cell concept was applied to efficiently solve continuity equation, which is differenced with 2nd-order accurate central difference scheme. The 4th-order artificial damping is added to the continuity equation for numerical stability. A C-H type of elliptic grid system is generated around a high-speed train including ground. The Baldwin-Lomax turbulent model was implemented to simulate the turbulent flows. To validate the present procedure, the flow around a high speed train at constant yaw angle of $45^{\circ}\;and\;90^{\circ}$ has been simulated. The simulation shows 3-D vortex generation in the lee corner. The flow separation is also observed around the rear of the train. It has concluded that the results of present study properly agree with physical flow phenomena.

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Innovation in how to combat the Army's military strategy for future combat victory (미래전 승리를 위한 육군의 군사전략과 싸우는 방법 혁신)

  • Jung, Min-Sub;NamKung, Seung-Pil;Park, Sang-Hyuk
    • The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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    • v.6 no.3
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    • pp.105-109
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    • 2020
  • The Future Army in 2050 should prepare for various future threats and effectively utilize its superintelligence and hyper-connected weapons systems to develop ways of fighting new concepts to dominate multi-regional battlefields and achieve victory. First, the establishment of active and offensive military strategies based on ability. Second, the battle of central strike for enemy combat will paralysis. Third, the battle of simultaneous integrated mosaic using multidisciplinary areas. Fourth, cyber warfare based on artificial intelligence that transcends time and space. Fifth, Combined Platform War. After all, future wars will be won or lost by invisible wars on cyber space.