• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.43-61
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• 2017

The inverted T-type abutments are generally used in highway bridges constructed in Korea. This type of abutment is used because it has greater stability, with more pile foundations embedded in the bedrock, while simultaneously providing support for lateral earth pressure and vertical loads of superstructures. However, the cross section of inverted T-type abutments is large compared with the piers, which makes them more expensive. In addition, a differential settlement between the abutment and embankment, as well as the expansion joints, causes driving discomfort. This study evaluated the driving comfort of several types of abutments to improve driving comfort on the abutment. To achieve this objective, a traditional T-type abutment and three types of candidate abutments, namely, mechanically stabilized earth wall (MSEW) abutment supported by a shallow foundation (called "true MSEW abutment"), MSEW abutment supported by piles (called "mixed MSEW abutment"), and pile bent and integral abutment with MSEW (called "MIP abutment"), were selected to consider their design and economic feasibility. Finite element analysis was performed using the design section of the candidate abutments. Subsequently, the settlements of each candidate abutment, approach slabs, and paved surfaces of the bridges were reviewed. Finally, the driving comfort on each candidate abutment was evaluated using a vehicle dynamic simulation. The true MSEW abutment demonstrated the most excellent driving comfort. However, this abutment can cause problems with respect to serviceability and maintenance due to excessive settlements. After our overall review, we determined that the mixed MSEW and the MIP abutments are the most appropriate abutment types to improve driving comfort by taking the highway conditions in Korea into consideration.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.39-45
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• 2006

본 연구에서는 폐콘크리트를 이용한 지오백 옹벽의 거동특성 평가를 위해 대형 압축강도시험과 현장계측을 수행하였다. 연구의 주요내용으로는 폐콘크리트 지오백의 강도, 횡방향 토압, 뒷채움재의 변형특성, 벽체의 수평변위 거동 평가 등이다. 연구결과를 통해 폐콘크리트를 이용한 지오백 옹벽의 변형이 보강토 옹벽의 허용변형 이내의 안정적인 거동을 보이는 것을 알 수 있다. 또한 폐콘크리트 이용 지오백 옹벽은 재활용 순환골재 사용에 따른 경제성 및 조립시공에 따른 시공성 향상 등의 효과가 있을 것으로 판단되었다.

• 한국터널지하공간학회 논문집
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.193-205
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• 2008

현재 국내에서는 유류 지하 비축 공동, 식품 저장 공동 등과 같은 지하구조물의 건설이 증가하고 있다. 이러한 지하공동의 안정성은 형상 및 크기에 영향을 많이 받는다. 따라서 본 연구는 지하공동의 형상이 안정성에 미치는 영향을 안전율을 중심으로 비교 분석하였다. 이를 위해 5가지의 공동 형상비를 가정하고 암반등급, 토피고 및 측압계수를 달리하여 민감도분석을 실시하였다. 공동의 지보재는 각각의 공동 형상, 크기 및 암반등급을 고려하여 적절한 양의 록볼트와 숏크리트로 보강하였다. 공동의 안정성은 강도감소기법을 이용하여 수치해석에 의해 얻은 안전율을 사용하여 평가되었다. 본 논문은 향후 지하공동 설계 및 안정성 평가에 도움이 될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국지반공학회지:지반
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.43-58
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• 1990

지반앵커의 극한인기저항흉을 구하기 위해서는 파괴면의 위치, 파괴면 위의 수직응력 및 마찰각 을 알지 않으면 안된다. 본 연구에서는 평면변형률 모형실험을 통해서, 앵커주변지반의 변형을 관찰하여 파괴면의 위치를 구하고, 앵커표면의 수직응력,전단응력을 실측하므로써 앵커표면의 응력상태를 분석했다. 그리고, 측압계수와 파괴면의 위치의 관계(파괴모-드)를 구하구 무차원 계수인 극한인발저항력계수를 이용하여 극한51기저항력의 산정식을 제안했다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.227-245
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• 2013

The term "constructability" in regard to cast-in-place concrete construction refers mainly to the ease of reinforcing steel placement. Bar congestion complicates steel placement, hinders concrete placement and as a result leads to improper consolidation of concrete around bars affecting the integrity of the structure. In this paper, a multi-objective approach, based on the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II) is developed for optimal design of reinforced concrete cantilever retaining walls, considering minimization of the economic cost and reinforcing bar congestion as the objective functions. The structural model to be optimized involves 35 design variables, which define the geometry, the type of concrete grades, and the reinforcement used. The seismic response of the retaining walls is investigated using the well-known Mononobe-Okabe analysis method to define the dynamic lateral earth pressure. The results obtained from numerical application of the proposed framework demonstrate its capabilities in solving the present multi-objective optimization problem.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.71-76
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• 2012

흙의 전단강도는 흙 속의 임의의 면을 따라 발생하는 파괴와 활동에 저항하는 힘으로 흙의 공학적 특성 중에 가장 중요한 요소 중의 하나이다. 전단강도는 앝은 기초나 말뚝의 지지력 해석방법과 같은 기초공학의 문제나 댐 및 절 성토 후의 사면안정, 그리고 토류 구조물의 횡토압과 같은 흙의 안정 문제 해석 등에 이용된다. 본 연구는 화강풍화토에서 점성토 성분을 제거하고 건조시킨 후, 2 00mm(10번체)와 0 85mm(20번체), 0 475mm(40번체)로 분류한 시료로 직접전단시험기를 이용하여 전단강도 변화를 파악하고자 하였으며, 또한 산호모래를 선정하여 비교 시험을 실시하였다. 따라서 본 연구는 입자의 크기에 따른 전단강도 특성을 비교한 연구에 도움이 될 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국지반공학회지:지반
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.37-50
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• 1992

지진으로 인한 액상화현상은 토목구조물에 막대한 피해를 주고 있다. 본 연구에서는 액상화 현상에 대란 대책을 연구할 목적으로 모형 항만구조물을 대상으로 하여 진동대 실험을 실시하였다. 액상화현상으로 항만구조물에 발생하는 과잉변형을 방지하기 위하여 보강구간을 설치하고 그 효과에 대하여 검토하였다. 제방, 이중 널말뚝벽과 앵커 구조물의 진동대 실험을 통하여, 액상화 지반의 유동변형에 대한 특성과 보강범위에 대한 정량적 자료를 얻었다. 항만구조물을 보호하기 위한 보강구간의 범위는 진동가속도의 크기에 따라 다르다. 실험을 통하여 얻어진 구조물의 과잉변형을 보강구간의 범위와 진동가속도의 크기에 따라 나타내었다.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.253-266
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• 2021

In this paper, we discuss a mathematical method for determining the return energy of the wave from the sample and comparing it with the mechanical energy consumed to change the dimension of the sample in the triaxial test of the rock. We represent a method to determine the mechanical energy and then we provide how to calculate the return energy of the wave. However, the static energy and pulse return energy will show higher amounts with axial pressure increase. Three types of clastic sedimentary rocks including sandstone, pyroclastic rock, and argillitic tuff were selected. The sandstone showed the highest strength, Young's modulus and ultrasonic P and S waves' velocities versus others in the triaxial test. Also, from the received P wavelet, the calculated pulse wave returning energy indicated the best correlation between axial stress compared to wave velocities in all specimens. The fact that the return energy decreases or increases is related to increasing lateral stress and depends on the geological characteristics of the rock. This method can be used to determine the stresses on the rock as well as its in-situ modulus in projects that are located at high depths of the earth.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.545-557
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• 2024

A real-case incident occurred where a 9-meter-high segment of a pre-fabricated concrete separation wall unexpectedly collapsed. This collapse was triggered by improperly depositing excavated soil against the wall's back, a condition for which the wall segments were not designed to withstand lateral earth pressure, leading to a flexural failure. The event's analysis, integrating technical data and observational insights, revealed that internal forces at the time of failure significantly exceeded the wall's capacity per standard design. The Lattice Discrete Particle Model (LDPM) further replicates the collapse mechanism. Our approach involved defining various parameter sets to replicate the concrete's mechanical response, consistent with the tested compressive strength. Subsequent stages included calibrating these parameters across different scales and conducting full-scale simulations. These simulations carried out with various parameter sets, were thoroughly analyzed to identify the most representative failure mechanism. We developed an equation from this analysis that quickly correlates the parameters to the wall's load-carry capacity, aligned with the simulation. Additionally, our study examined the wall's post-peak behavior, extending up to the point of collapse. This aspect of the analysis was essential for preventing failure, providing crucial time for intervention, and potentially averting a disaster. However, the reinforced concrete residual state is far from being fully understood. While it's impractical for engineers to depend on the residual state of structural elements during the design phase, comprehending this state is essential for effective response and mitigation strategies after initial failure occurs.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.1-13
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• 2018

A series of experiments using transparent micromodels with an artificial pore network etched on glass plates was performed to investigate the effects of flow rate on the migration and distribution of resident wetting porewater (deionized water) and injecting non-wetting fluid (n-hexane). Multicolored images transformed from real RGB images were used to distinguish n-hexane from porewater and pore structure. Hexane flooding followed by immiscible displacement with porewater, migration through capillary fingering, preferential flow and bypassing were observed during injection experiments. The areal displacement efficiency increases as the injection of n-hexane continues until the equilibrium reaches. Experimental results showed that the areal displacement efficiency at equilibrium increases as the flow rate increases. Close observation reveals that preferential flowpaths through larger pore bodies and throats and clusters of entrapped porewater were frequently created at lower flow rate. At higher flow rate, randomly oriented forward and lateral flowpaths of n-hexane displaces more porewater at an efficiency close to stable displacement. It may resulted from that the pore pressure of n-hexane, at higher flow rate, increases fast enough to overcome capillary pressure acting on smaller pore throats as well larger ones. Experimental results in this study may provide fundamental information on migration and distribution of immiscible fluids in subsurface porous media.