• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.29 no.6
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• pp.468-479
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• 2019

It is essential to comprehend coupled hydro-mechanical behavior to utilize subsurface for the recent demand for underground space usage. In this study, we developed a new simulator for numerical simulation as a tool for researching to consider the various domestic field and subsurface conditions. To develop the new module, we combined OpenGeoSys, one of the scientific software package that handles fluid mechanics (H), thermodynamics (T), and rock and soil mechanics (M) in the subsurface with FLAC3D, one of the commercial software for geotechnical engineering problems reinforced. In this simulator development, we design OpenGeoSys as a master and FLAC3D as a slave via a file-based sequential coupling. We have chosen Terzaghi's consolidation problem related to single-phase fluid flow at a saturated condition as a benchmark model to verify the proposed module. The comparative results between the analytical solution and numerical analysis showed a good agreement.

• Journal of Korean Society of Disaster and Security
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.157-164
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• 2023

The estuary dam is a structure installed and operated in a closed state except when flood event occurs to prevent inland saltwater intrusion and secure freshwater supply. However, the closed state of dam leads to issues such as eutrophication, so it is necessary to examine the extent of saltwater intrusion resulting from the opening of sluice gates. Groundwater, due to its subsurface conditions and slow flow characteristics, is widely analyzed using numerical models. OpenGeoSys, an open-source software capable of simulating Thermal- Hydraulic- Mechanical- Chemical phenomena, was adopted for this study. Simulations were conducted assuming natural flow conditions without dam and operating considering busy farming season, mostly from March to September. Verification of the model through analytical solutions showed error of 3.7%, confirming that OpenGeoSys is capable of simulating saltwater intrusion for these cases. From results simulated for 10 years, considering for the busy farming season, resulted in about 46% reduction in saltwater intrusion length compared to natural flow conditions, approximately 74.36 m. It may be helpful to make choices to use groundwater as a water resource.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2023.05a
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• pp.131-131
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• 2023

지하수는 담수-염수 경계면의 형성 및 변동 특성, 지하수위 분포 및 변동특성에 따라 기저지하수, 준기저지하수, 상위지하수 등으로 구분된다. 이 중, 기저지하수는 담수(1,000g/cm³)와 염수(1,025g/cm³)의 비중 차이에 의해 담수가 염수 상부에 Ghyben-Herzberg 원리에 의해 부존한다. 본 연구에서는 부존 형태에 따른 지하수위 변동을 보고자 하였다. 먼저 이상화된 지형에서 부존형태에 따른 지하수위 변동의 영향을 확인하고자, OpenGeoSys 모형을 이용하여 3차원 수치모의를 수행하였다. 그 결과 상위지하수의 지하수위보다 기저지하수 조건에서의 지하수위가 낮아진 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 이는 부존 형태의 차이로 인해 발생되는 담수-염수 비중 차이가 지하수위 변동에 영향을 미친다는 것을 파악할 수 있었다. 또한, 실제 지형에 적용하여 지하수위의 변동성을 분석하기 위해서, 제주 남부 중서귀 유역을 대상으로 수치모의를 수행하였다. 모형 검증은 범위 내 4개의 관측지점에서의 2022년 지하수위 자료를 이용하였다. 검증된 모델에 염분 농도 조건을 추가하여 기저지하수를 형성하여 모의를 수행했다. 따라서 본 연구는 부존 형태의 차이로 인해 발생되는 담수-염수 비중 차이가 지하수위에 끼치는 영향을 파악할 수 있었다. 향후, 상위지하수에서 염수가 침입했을 때, 수위 저하에 따라 감소되는 지하수위량을 예측할 수 있을 것이라 기대된다.

• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.32 no.2
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• pp.144-159
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• 2022

The present study developed a sequential approach-based numerical simulator for modeling coupled thermal-hydrological-mechanical (THM) processes in the ground and investigated the computational performance of the coupling analysis algorithm. The present sequential approach linked the two different solvers: an open-source numerical code, OpenGeoSys for solving the thermal and hydrological processes in porous media and a commercial code, FLAC3D for solving the geomechanical response of the ground. A benchmark test of the developed simulator was carried out using a THM problem where an analytical solution is given. The benchmark problem involves the coupled behavior (variations in temperature, pore pressure, stress, and deformation with time) of a fully saturated porous medium which is subject to a point heat source. The results of the analytical solution and numerical simulation were compared and the validity of the numerical simulator was investigated.

• Journal of the Korean earth science society
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• v.33 no.5
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• pp.401-407
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• 2012

The OGS model is configured and used for simulation of the LASGIT project. The modeling conditions and the simulation results from the previous work by Walsh and Calder (2009) are analyzed to see if the simulation configuration is done correctly and to apply for the LASGIT project. Except for the unrealistic modeling conditions used previously, the simulation results successfully demonstrated helium propagation that is typical for the two-phase flow. The results indicated that the relations of capillary pressure and the relative permeability against water saturation used previously should be updated. An elaborated simulation with more realistic parameters should be used to improve the weak points of preliminary work.