• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.183-194
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• 2023

This study presents the prediction of the California bearing ratio (CBR) of coarse- and fine-grained soils using artificial intelligence technology. The group method of data handling (GMDH) algorithm, an artificial neural network-based model, was used in the prediction of the CBR values. In the design of the prediction models, various combinations of independent input variables for both coarse- and fine-grained soils have been used. The results obtained from the designed GMDH-type neural networks (GMDH-type NN) were compared with other regression models, such as linear, support vector, and multilayer perception regression methods. The performance of models was evaluated with a regression coefficient (R²), root-mean-square error (RMSE), and mean absolute error (MAE). The results showed that GMDH-type NN algorithm had higher performance than other regression methods in the prediction of CBR value for coarse- and fine-grained soils. The GMDH model had an R² of 0.938, RMSE of 1.87, and MAE of 1.48 for the input variables {G, S, and MDD} in coarse-grained soils. For fine-grained soils, it had an R² of 0.829, RMSE of 3.02, and MAE of 2.40, when using the input variables {LL, PI, MDD, and OMC}. The performance evaluations revealed that the GMDH-type NN models were effective in predicting CBR values of both coarse- and fine-grained soils.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제33권12호
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• pp.7-20
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 전단특성 및 유변학적 정수를 모두 산정할 수 있는 직접전단실험 장비를 이용하여 조립토와 세립토에 대하여 전단강도 및 유변학적 특성에 대한 입도분포의 영향을 조사하고자 하였다. 최대입경 0.075mm의 세립토와 최대입경이 0.425mm이고, 세립분 함량이 17%인 조립토를 건조상태와 액성한계상태로 조성하여, 산사태 분류기준에 따라 재활성 산사태(reactivated landslide) 혹은 붕괴직후 토석류 속도에 해당하는 전단속도에 대하여 전단강도를 산정하였다. 또한, 유변학적 특성 평가를 위해 액성한계상태로 조성된 조립토와 세립토에 대하여 서로 다른 세 가지의 전단변형률속도로 반복적으로 전단하며 잔류전단강도를 측정하였다. 측정된 잔류전단강도와 전단변형률속도와의 관계를 통해 빙햄모델의 소성 점도와 항복응력을 산정하였다. 건조 및 액성한계상태에서 조성된 시료에 대하여 첨두전단강도에서 산정한 점착력의 경우, 세립토에서 조립토보다 더 크게 산정되었으며, 내부마찰각은 조립토에서 더 크게 산정되었다. 유변학 정수의 경우, 소성 점도와 항복응력이 조립토보다 세립토에서 더 큰 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구는 재활성 산사태 혹은 붕괴직후 토석류의 거동예측에 효과적으로 활용될 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국농공학회지
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.89-98
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• 1996

This study was conducted to evaluate the relationships between the geotechnical properties and the CBR values of the subgrade materials used in the rural roal construction. A total of 77 Soil samples was investigated and tested from 45 agricultural and industrial sites in Kyungpook Province. The results obtained are as follows : 1. The maximum dry densities of the coarse grained soils are larger than those of the fine grained soils. The optimum moisture contents of the coarse grained soils are smaller than those of the fine grained scils. 2. The mean values of the medified CBR values of the soils classified by the USCS, are decreased in the order of GP-GM, SW-SM, GM, SC, SP-SM, ML, CL-ML. And, those classified by the AASHTO are decreased in the order of A-i-a, A-i-b, A-2-4, A-3, A-4, A-6, A-7-6. 3. As passing percentage of No.200 sieve is increased, the CBR Value of soils is decreased gradually. 4. As the optimum moisture contents of the soil is increased, the CBR values is decresed the maximum dry density of the soils increased, the CBR values increased. 5. The CBR values are decreased as Group-lndex(GI) are increased. And Activity(A) is showed no relation with the CBR values. 6. The relation ships between the modified CBR value and standand proctor compaction CBR value at 95% compaction ratio can he expressed as the following equation : Y(CERmod)= 2.3638 + 0.8922X(CBR25).

• 지질공학
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.383-391
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• 2019

Bio-grouting based on microbial-induced calcite precipitation (MICP) is recently emerging as a novel and environmentally friendly technique for improvement of coarse-grained ground. To date, the mechanical behaviour of bio-grouted coarse-grained soil with different calcite contents and grain sizes still remains poorly understood. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the influence of calcite content on the mechanical properties of bio-grouted coarse-grained soil with different grain sizes. This is achieved through an integrated study of uniaxial loading experiments of bio-grouted coarse-grained soil, 3D digitization of the grains in conjunction with discrete element modelling (DEM). In the DEM model, aggregates were represented by clump logic based on the 3D morphology digitization of the typical coarse-grained aggregates while the CaCO₃ was represented by small-sized bonded particle model. The computed stress-strain relations and failure patterns of the bio-grouted coarse-grained soil were validated against the measured results. Both experimental and numerical investigation suggest that aggregate sizes and calcite content significantly influence the mechanical behaviour of bio-cemented aggregates. The strength of the bio-grouted coarse-grained soil increases linearly with calcite content, but decreases non-linearly with the increasing particle size for all calcite contents. The experimental-based DEM approach developed in this study also offers an optional avenue for the exploring of micro-mechanisms contributing to the mechanical response of bio-grouted coarse-grained soils.

• 한국지반신소재학회논문집
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.11-19
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• 2013

조립재료는 댐, 철도, 교량 구조물 건설시 제체, 성토재, 뒤채움재, 배수재 등으로 널리 사용되고 있으며, 이러한 구조물의 거동해석을 위한 수치해석을 위해 구성모델에 대한 연구가 다양하게 진행되어 왔다. 본 논문에서는 조립재료의 거동을 예측하기 위해 개발된 구성모델에 대한 변수 연구를 수행하였다. 구성모델은 한계상태이론에 근간한 bounding surface 모델로서 한 세트의 모델 정수를 활용하여 배수 조건, 구속압, 간극비에 상관없이 조립재료의 거동을 구현할 수 있는 장점을 지니고 있다. 구성모델은 탄성 파라미터, 한계상태 파라미터, 모델 고유파라미터를 활용하여 재료의 거동을 분석하며, 본 연구에서는 모델 고유 파라미터에 대한 변수 연구를 수행하였다. 변수 연구를 통해 구성모델이 조립재료의 가장 큰 특징인 비관계유통법칙(non-associative flow rule)에 따른 체적팽창 및 응력경로 변화에 따른 이동경화 현상을 적절히 모사할 수 있음을 파악하였다.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제24권11호
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• pp.25-31
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• 2023

대표적인 비탈면 배수공법인 수평배수공은 비탈면 내 간극수압을 감소시키기 위해 국내외에서 다수 활용하고 있다. 이에 따라 다양한 연구들이 선행되어 왔으나, 수평배수공의 수량을 산정하기 위한 명확한 설계기준이 없어 획일적으로 시공되고 있다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 다양한 수평배수공의 배수성능과 영향인자에 대한 메커니즘을 규명하고자 현장토를 이용하여 모형토조실험을 수행하였다. 또한, 배수재 형상이나 크기에 따른 배수성능을 비교하고자 입도분포가 다른 시료에서의 유출량 결과를 비교 및 검토하였다. 정상류 상태에서 배수실험을 확인하기 위해 유출량을 측정한 결과, 모든 시료에서 최소 3분에서 최대 15분 뒤 일정한 속도로 배수되는 것을 확인하였다. 조립질 지반에서 단일 시간당 유출되는 양(단위 유출량)으로 비교한 경우, 배수재 형상과 크기에 따른 배수효과가 상이하여 배수성능에 영향을 미치는 것을 확인하였다. 향후 세립질 지반에서의 배수 성능실험과 수량을 결정하기 위한 기초자료로 충분히 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.99-105
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• 2018

Soils are generally classified as fine-grained or coarse-grained depending on the percentage content of the primary constituents. In reality, soils are actually made up of mixed and composite constituents. Soils primarily classified as fine-grained, still consists of a range of coarse particles as secondary constituents in between 0% to 50%. A laboratory scale model test was conducted to investigate the influence of coarse particles on the physical (e.g., density, water content, and void ratio) and mechanical (e.g., quick undrained shear strength) properties of primarily classified fine-grained cohesive soils. Pure kaolinite clay and sand-mixed kaolinite soil (e.g., sand content: 10%, 20%, and 30%) having various water contents (60%, 65%, and 70%) were preconsolidated at different stress levels (0, 13, 17.5, 22 kPa). The quick undrained shear strength properties were determined using the conventional Static Cone Penetration Test (SCPT) method and the new Fall Cone Test (FCT) method. The corresponding void ratios and densities with respect to the quick undrained shear strength were also observed. Correlations of the physical properties and quick undrained shear strengths derived from the SCPT and FCT were also established. Comparison of results showed a significant relationship between the two methods. From the results of FCT and SCPT, there is a decreasing trend of quick undrained shear strength, strength increase ratio ($S_u/P_o$), and void ratio (e) as the sand content is increased. The quick undrained shear strength generally decreases with increased water content. For the same water content, increasing the sand content resulted to a decrease in quick undrained shear strength due to reduced adhesion, and also, resulted to an increase in density. Similarly, it is observed that the change in density is distinctively noticeable at sand content greater than 20%. However, for sand content lower than 10%, there is minimal change in density with respect to water content. In general, the results showed a decrease in quick undrained shear strength for soils with higher amounts of sand content. Therefore, as the soil adhesion is reduced, the cone penetration resistances of the FCT and SCPT reflects internal friction and density of sand in the total shear strength.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.121-129
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• 2020

In the design of geotechnical structures, engineers choose either peak or critical state friction angles. Unfortunately, this selection is based on engineer's preference for economy or safety and lacks the assessment of the expected level of deformation. To fill this gap in the design process, this study proposes a strain based empirical method. Proposed method is founded on the experimentally supported assumption that higher dilatancy angles result in more brittle soil response. Using numerous triaxial test data on ten different soils, an empirical design chart is developed that allows the estimation of shear strain at failure based on soil's peak dilatancy angle and mean grain diameter. Developed empirical chart is verified by conducting a small scale retaining wall physical model test. Finally, a design methodology is proposed that makes the selection of design friction angle in structured way possible based on the serviceability limits of the proposed structure.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.197-207
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• 2022

The seismic holding behaviors of plate anchor embedded into submerged coarse-grained soils were investigated considering different anchor inclinations. The limit equilibrium method and the Pseudo-Dynamic Approach (PDA) were employed to calculate the inertia force of the soils within the failure rupture. In addition, assuming the permeability of coarse-grained soils was sufficiently large, the coefficient of hydrodynamic force applied on the inclined plate anchor is obtained through adopting the exact potential flow theory. Therefore, the seismic holding resistance was calculated as the combination of the inertia force and the hydrodynamic force within the failure rupture. The failure rupture can be developed due to the uplift loads, which was assumed to be an arc of a circle perpendicular to the anchor and inclines at (π/4 - φ/2). Then, the derived analytical solutions were evaluated by comparing the static breakout factor N_γ to the published experimental and analytical results. The influences of soil and wave properties on the plate anchor holding behavior are reported. Finally, the dynamic anchor holding coefficients N_γd, were reported to illustrate the anchor holding behaviors. Results show that the soil accelerations in x and z directions were both nonlinear. The amplifications of soil accelerations were more severe at lower normalized frequencies (ωH/V) compared to higher normalized frequencies. The coefficient of hydrodynamic force, C, of the plate anchor was found to be almost constant with anchor inclinations. Finally, the seismic anchor holding coefficient oscillated with the oscillation of the inertia force on the plate anchor.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.53-66
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• 2015

Plastic wastes, particularly polyethylene terephthalate (PET) generated from used bottled water constitute a worldwide environmental issue. Reusing the PET waste for geotechnical applications not only reduces environmental burdens of handling the waste, but also improves inherent engineering properties of soil. This paper investigated factors affecting shear strength improvement of PET-mixed residual soil. Four variables were considered: (i) plastic content; (ii) plastic slenderness ratio; (iii) plastic size; and (iv) soil particle size. A series of unconfined compression tests were performed to determine the optimum configurations for promoting the shear strength improvement. The results showed that the optimum slenderness ratio and PET content for shear strength improvement were 1:3 and 1.5%, respectively. Large PET pieces (i.e., $1.0cm^2$) were favorable for fine-grained residual soil, while small PET pieces (i.e., $0.5cm^2$) were favorable for coarse-grained residual soil. Higher shear strength improvement was obtained for PET-mixed coarse-grained residual soil (148%) than fine-grained residual soils (117%). The orientation of plastic pieces in soil and frictional resistance developed between soil particles and PET surface are two important factors affecting the shear strength performance of PET-mixed soil.