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Evaluation of side resistance for drilled shafts in rock sections

  • Hsiao, Cheng-Chieh;Topacio, Anjerick J.;Chen, Yit-Jin
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.21 no.6
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    • pp.503-511
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    • 2020
  • This study evaluated the side resistance of drilled shafts socketed into rock sections. Commonly used analysis methods for side resistance of piles in rocks are examined by utilizing a large number of load test data. The analysis of the unit side resistance of pile foundations embedded into rock sections is based on an empirical coefficient (α) and the uniaxial compressive strength (qu) or its root (${\sqrt{q_u}}$). The Davisson criterion was used to interpret the resistance capacity from the load test results to acquire the computed relationships. The α-${\sqrt{q_u}}$ relationship is proven to be reliable in the prediction of friction resistance. This study further analyzed the relationship by including the effect of rock quality designation (RQD) on the results. Analysis results showed that the analysis model of α-${\sqrt{q_u}}$-RQD provided better prediction and reliability considering the RQD classification. Based on these analyses, the side resistance of drilled shafts socked into rocks is provided with statistical data to support the analysis.

Light and electron microscopic observations of Ceratomyxa sparusaurati (Myxosporea: Bivalvulida) from the gall bladder of rock bream (Oplegnathus fasciatus)

  • Cho, Jae Bum;Kim, Ki Hong
    • Journal of fish pathology
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    • v.29 no.1
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    • pp.7-12
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    • 2016
  • In a previous study on the parasites of cultured rock bream (Oplegnathus fasciatus), we reported the discovery of a new species, Ceratomyxa oplegnathus, obtained from the gallbladder. In the present study, we found another Ceratomyxa species, C. sparusaurati, also from the gallbladder of rock bream. The morphological and ultrastructural characteristics of C. sparusaurati were investigated using light and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

Uplift Capacity for Bond Type Anchored Foundations in Rock Masses (부착형 암반앵커기초의 인발지지력 평가)

  • Kim, Dae-Hong;Lee, Yong-Hee
    • Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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    • v.24 no.10
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    • pp.147-160
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    • 2008
  • This paper presents the results of full-scale loading tests performed on 54 passive anchors and 4 group anchored footings grouted to various lengths at several sites in Korea. The test results, the failure mechanisms as well as uplift capacities of rock anchors depend mostly on rock type and quality, embedded fixed length, properties of the discontinuities, and the strength of rebar. Anchors in poor quality rocks generally fail along the grout/rock interfaces when their depths are very shallow (a fixed length of less than 1 m). However, even in such poor rocks, we can induce a more favorable mode of rock pull-up failure by increasing the fixed length of the anchors. On the other hand, anchors in good quality rocks show rock pull-up failures with high uplift resistance even when they are embedded at a shallow depth. Laboratory test results revealed that a form of progressive failure usually occurs starting near the upper surface of the grout, and then progresses downward. The ultimate tendon-grout bond strength was measured from $18{\sim}25%$ of unconfined compressive strength of grout. One of the important findings from these tests is that the measured strains along the corrosion protection sheath were so small that practically the reduction of bond strength by the presence of sheath would be negligible. Based on test results, the main parameters governing the uplift capacity of the rock anchor system were determined. By evaluation of the ultimate uplift capacity of anchor foundations in a wide range of in situ rock masses, rock classification suitable for a transmission tower foundation was developed. Finally, a very simple and economical design procedure is proposed for rock anchor foundations subjected to uplift tensile loads.

Methodology to Quantify Rock Behavior in Shallow Rock Tunnels by Analytic Hierarchy Process and Rock Engineering Systems (계층 분석적 의사결정과 암반 공학 시스템에 의한 저심도 암반터널에서의 암반거동 유형 정량화 방법론)

  • Yoo, Young-Il;Kim, Man-Kwang;Song, Jae-Joon
    • Tunnel and Underground Space
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    • v.18 no.6
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    • pp.465-479
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    • 2008
  • For the quantitative identification of rock behavior in shallow tunnels, we recommend using the rock behavior index (RBI) by the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and the Rock Engineering Systems (RES). AHP and RES can aid engineers in effectively determining complex and un-structured rock behavior utilizing a structured pair-wise comparison matrix and an interaction matrix, respectively. Rock behavior types are categorized as rock fall, cave-in, and plastic deformation. Seven parameters influencing rock behavior for shallow depth rock tunnel are determined: uniaxial compressive strength, rock quality designation (RQD), joint surface condition, stress, pound water, earthquake, and tunnel span. They are classified into rock mass intrinsic, rock mass extrinsic, and design parameters. An advantage of this procedure is its ability to obtain each parameter's weight. We applied the proposed method to the basic design of Seoul Metro Line O and quantified the rock behavior into RBI on rock fall, cave-in, and plastic deformation. The study results demonstrate that AHP and RES can give engineers quantitative information on rock behavior.

A Study on Comparison of Slope Revegetation Methods Through Value Engineering Analysis (가치공학분석을 통한 비탈면녹화공법 비교에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Nam-Choon;Kim, Do-Hee
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.93-102
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    • 2010
  • Greening sometimes fails because its method is not suitable for various site conditions, therefore the trend of selecting a revegetation method in Korea today is through test construction. However, due to enlargement, complication and diversification of domestic construction businesses, the importance of VE is gradually increasing as effective efforts over a whole life-cycle to obtain goals such as quality improvement and cost reduction, and not only quality and economic efficiency but also substantiality need to be considered in comparing revegetation methods. For this study, Sungnam~Janghowon (area1), where comparatively various slope revegetation methods are used, was selected the investigation site. The site was divided into three areas:blasting rock, ripping rock and earth sand. The revegetation methods used were six in the blasting rock area, five in the ripping rock area, and two in the earth sand region. 2007 monitoring data was analyzed, and Value (V) was calculated with LCC related ratio, and compared and contrasted with the evaluation of prior revegetation methods. Therefore it is believed that this analysis enables selection of the most appropriate method, unbiased towards one particular characteristic such as quality, vegetation growth and economy. When aiming for a durable effect, it shall be more efficient to select the most appropriate method focusing on LCC analysis, which deals with the economic aspect, as well as the design function aspect.

The Experimental Study on the Uplift Capacity Test of Circular Anchors in Rock Mass (단일 록 앵커(Rock Anchor) 인발시험에 관한 연구)

  • 이경진;나환선;박동수;김강식;김우범
    • Proceedings of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute Conference
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    • 1999.10a
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    • pp.3-10
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    • 1999
  • There is an increasing demand for using rock anchors as foundations in many geotechnical engineering structures such as transmission towers, dams, etc. For investigate the behavior and strength of rock anchors, in-situ pull-out tests were carried out. From the tests, various forms of failure of rock anchors were observed. Ultimate capacity of each failure modes of 1) Tendon failure, 2) Interface failure(tendon-grout interface, sheath-grout interface and grout-rock interface), 3) Combined interface failure, was obtained by varying the parameters such as diameter and length of tendon, grout strength, and quality of rock.

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The effect of dead coral skeletons on the water quality and sessile mollusks in the closed system (폐쇄시스템 내에서 죽은 산호골격이 수질과 고착성 연체동물에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Nam Hyeon;Han, Kyung Nam
    • The Korean Journal of Malacology
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    • v.28 no.3
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    • pp.187-196
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    • 2012
  • Recently, for the purpose of constructing artificial ecosystem, the public aquarium and experimental mesocosm systems are receiving attention. To design and establish an aquarium and mesocosm system, there is need of several materials for simulating the environment, such as sediments, rocks, and plants. Expecially for sessile mollusks, there must be proper materials to which sessile invertebrates can adhere. Nowadays, many aquariums and mesocosm systems are using dead coral skeletons for sessile mollusks. This study was proceeded to have data on the effect of dead coral skeletons on water qualities with the experiment on the environmental factors. For this purpose, I made glass tank for experiment, chose two types of dead coral skeletons imported from the Indonesia and observed the change of water qualities and decomposition efficiency of TAN (total ammonia-nitrogen), nitrite ($NO_2{^-}$) and nitrate ($NO_3{^-}$). As a result, the lager the surface area was, the more TAN, nitrite and nitrate decomposition rate increased. In addition, coral skeletons covered with crustose algae and bacteria in the tank showed faster TAN, nitrite and nitrate removal rate and stabilization. Accordingly, this experiment suggested that dead coral skeletons could be used as a sub filter for the closed system as well as an adhering plate.

An analysis of rock mass characteristics which influence the choice of support

  • Bednarek, Lukasz;Majcherczyk, Tadeusz
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.371-377
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    • 2020
  • There are currently three common methods for selecting excavation supports in Polish hard coal mines. While many factors are considered when choosing appropriate support, these do not include layering or cracking in the excavation ceiling. Although global classifications of rock mass are rarely used in hard coal mines, they are utilised much more frequently during the construction of underground structures such as tunnels. Mining classifications of rock mass have been developed (e.g., in Germany) and they rely on a number of factors but are often related to local mining and geological conditions. This paper discusses the selected findings of a study carried out on seven excavation sites with diverse mining and geological characteristics. Based on the collected data, two indicators were developed to describe rock mass quality. The first indicator is referred to as the roof lithology index WL and describes the quality of the excavation roof in terms of its layering and lithology. The second indicator is the crack intensity factor n and represents the amount of cracks in an excavation's roof. The correctness of the developed indicators was supported by reliable data from the excavation in which the designed support did not fulfill its task but was changed at a later stage, after calculating the proposed indicators.

Influencing factors for abrasive flow rate and abrasive flow quality of abrasive injection waterjet systems for tunnel excavation (터널굴착용 투입형 연마재 워터젯 시스템의 연마재 투입량과 유동성에 미치는 영향 인자)

  • Joo, Gun-Wook;Oh, Tae-Min;Cho, Gye-Chun
    • Journal of Korean Tunnelling and Underground Space Association
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.417-430
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    • 2014
  • A new rock excavation method using an abrasive waterjet system is under development for efficiently creating tunnels and underground spaces in urban areas. In addition, an appropriate abrasive flow rate and abrasive flow quality are important for the new rock excavation (cutting) method using an abrasive waterjet system. This study evaluated the factors influencing the abrasive flow rate and abrasive flow quality, specifically the abrasive pipe height, length, tortuosity and inner diameter, through experimental tests. Based on the experimental test results, this study suggested optimal conditions for the abrasive flow rate and abrasive flow quality. The experimental results can be effectively utilized as baseline data for rock excavation methods using an abrasive waterjet system in various construction locations such as tunnels near urban surroundings, utility tunnels, and shafts.

The Quality Characteristics of Sauce Made with Rock Lobster (바다가재를 이용한 소스의 품질 특성)

  • 이경임
    • The Korean Journal of Community Living Science
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.15-20
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    • 2004
  • The purpose of this study was to evaluate the sensory characteristics and investigate the nutrients composition of sauce made with rock lobster shells or heads. Rock lobster head sauce(LHS) turned out to have better appearance, color, taste, flavor, texture and viscosity than rock lobster shell sauce(LSS). The crude protein content was 1.95% in LHS and 1.56% in LSS, and the crude lipid content was 1.60% in LHS and 2.27% in LSS. The major free amino acids of LHS were urea, a-aminoadipic acid, L-alanine, taurine, and those of LSS were urea, $\alpha$-aminoadipic acid, $nu$- and DL-$\beta$-aminobutyric acid. The major free fatty acids of both samples were palmitoleic acid and oleic acid, with a high quanitity of palmitoleic acid in LHS, and a significant amount of linoleic acid in LSS. The major minerals in rock lobster sauce were potassium and sodium.

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