• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.279-285
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• 2019

The process of slope stability analysis is one of the most important stages in design of some civil and mining projects. Bimslopes are made from bimrocks (block-in-matrix rocks) where rocky blocks are distributed in a bonded matrix of finer texture. These kind of slopes are often seen in weathered and near-surface depths. Previous studies have shown that VBP (Volumetric Block Proportion) is one of the most significant factors affecting bimrocks strength and consequently the stability of bimslopes. In this paper, the influence of block inclinations on bimslope stability have been investigated. For this purpose, 180 theoretical models have been made with various VBPs, all of them have a specified block size distribution. These bimslopes contain blocks with differing dips relative the slope inclination. Also for each kind of block inclination, 10 different blocks arrangements have been modeled. The Finite Element Method (FEM) was used to analysis the stability of these bimslopes models. The results showed the inclination of blocks has a strong impact on the Safety Factor and stability of bimslopes. When the difference in angle of dip of blocks relative to the slope angle is maximum, the Safety Factor of bimslopes tends to be a maximum compared with the matrix-only state. Furthermore, with increasing VBP of bimslopes stability increases. The graphs obtained from this study could be used for preliminary guidance in the projects design with bimslopes.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.29-42
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• 2018

This paper presents the results of an empirical study in which square rock-like blocks containing two parallel pre-existing rough non-persistent joints were subjected to uniaxial compression load. The main purpose of this study was to investigate uniaxial compressive strength and deformation modulus of jointed specimens. Response Surface Method (RSM) was utilized to design experiments and investigate the effect of four joint parameters, namely joint roughness coefficient (JRC), bridge length (L), bridge angle (${\gamma}$), and joint inclination (${\theta}$). The interaction of these parameters on the uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) and deformation modulus of the blocks was investigated as well. The results indicated that an increase in joint roughness coefficient, bridge length and bridge angle increased compressive strength and deformation modulus. Moreover, increasing joint inclination decreased the two mechanical properties. The concept of 'interlocking cracks' which are mixed mode (shear-tensile cracks) was introduced. This type of cracks can happen in higher level of JRC. Initiation and propagation of this type of cracks reduces mechanical properties of sample before reaching its peak strength. The results of the Response Surface Methodology showed that the mutual interaction of the joint parameters had a significant influence on the compressive strength and deformation modulus.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.577-585
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• 1994

The Twin Blocks technique was developed by Dr. William Clark of Scotland during the early 1980's. Twin Blocks are an uncomplicated system that incorporates the use of upper and lower bite blocks. These blocks reposition the mandible and redirect occlusal forces to achieve rapid correction of malocclusions. They are also comfortable and the patients wear them full-time-inducing eating time. Occlusal forces transmitted through the dentition provide a constant proprioceptive stimulus to influence the rate of growth and the trabecular structure of the supporting bone. The features of Twin Blocks mean easier and quicker treatment. The occlusal inclined plane is the fundamental functional mechanism of the natural dentition. Twin blocks are bite blocks that effectively modify the occlusal inclined plane to induce favorably directed occlusal forces by causing a functional mandibular displacement. Upper and lower bite blocks interlock at a $45^{\circ}$ angle and are designed for full-time wear to take advantage of all functional forces applied to the dentition including the forces of mastication. The patients who were treated with modified Twin Blocks, and following results were observed: 1. Large overjet and deep overbite were corrected. 2. Class II molar relationship was changed into Class I. 3. Labial inclination of upper incisors was corrected by adjustment of labial bow of upper bite block. 4. The profiles of two patients were improved by anterior displacement of mandible.

• 한국재난정보학회 논문집
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.60-68
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• 2023

연구목적: 본 연구에서는 석축단면의 설계를 지배하는 안정성 검토조건과 그에 따라 계산되는 블록 설치 폭의 변화양상을 살펴보고자 하였다. 연구방법: 이를 위해 높이 10m 인 석축을 가정하고 석축을 구성하는 블록 및 지반조건 등에 관해서는 일반적인 설계 값을 적용하여 활동 및 전도를 고려한 석축단면을 결정해보고 그 결과를 비교해 보았다. 연구결과: 설계결과에 따르면 활동에 대한 안정을 고려하여 결정된 블록의 설치 폭이 전도를 고려하여 결정된 블록의 설치 폭 보다 현저하게 작음을 알 수 있었는데 이러한 차이는 활동에 대한 안전율을 전도에 대한 안전율과 같게 적용하더라도 크게 개선되지는 않았다. 전도를 고려하여 블록 설치 폭을 결정하는 방법에는 전도되는 부분의 바닥을 수평으로 보는 방법과 하부의 파괴쐐기를 고려하는 방법이 있는데 석축의 설계를 지배하는 방법은 하부의 파괴쐐기를 고려하는 방법임을 알 수 있었다. 결론: 전도되는 부분의 하부 파괴쐐기를 고려하는 경우 가정한 파괴쐐기의 경사각이 클수록 블록 설치 폭 또한 커짐을 알 수 있었다. 특정한 경사각을 갖는 파괴쐐기를 가정한 벽체에 대하여 벽체 하부에서의 전도를 고려하는 경우 석축의 기하학적 제약조건에 의해 파괴쐐기의 경사각이 감소하게 되어 블록 설치 폭 또한 감소함을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국농촌건축학회논문집
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.115-126
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• 2000

Retaining walls are used to prevent excessive movement of retained soils. Typical retaining walls include gravity, reinforced concrete, reinforced earth and tie-back. However, from a practical viewpoint there are still drawbacks among these often constructed retaining walls. New types of retaining walls constructed with precast concrete blocks are proposed. This type of retaining wall is incorporates each blocks interconnected with adjacent block by connecting unit to build up a flexible retaining-wall system. This paper focus to behavior characteristics includes deformation and distribution of lateral earth pressure by loading tests and FEM analysis. For model tests, a 1/10 scale reduce models are manufactured include unevenness part, drainage hole and connecting unit and steel wire used to connect each blocks with adjacent block. To simulate the real retaining walls closely, uneven parts are interconnected each other and the construction type of blocks and wall front inclination are varied to investigate the relative displacement of individual block and the location of maximum deformation of wall as increasing surcharging. Additionally, PENTAGON3D, which solve the geotechnical and other problem, used for verifying and comparing with model tests.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.87-96
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• 1992

Paleomagnetic study on the sedimentary rocks in the Choongnam Coal Field has been carried out to determine the direction of declination and inclination of NRM and position of paleomagnetic pole, and to investigate the geotectonism and geomagnetic stratigraphy of the sedimentary rocks in the Daedong Group. As a result of paleomagnetic study, the study area can be divided tectonically into two blocks by Baegunsa fault, namely northwestern and southeastern blocks. Site mean declination and inclination of Baegunsa and Seoungjuri Formations in the northwestern block are $23.2^{\circ}$ and $54.9^{\circ}$, respectively. Those of Amisan, Jogyeri, Baegunsa and Seoungjuri Formations in the southeastern block show normal direction with declination and inclination of $-22.1^{\circ}$ and $11.2^{\circ}$, and reversed direction with those of $158.5^{\circ}$ and $-12.6^{\circ}$, respectively. Average paleomagnetic pole position in the northwestern block is located at $212.9^{\circ}E$ and $71.1^{\circ}N$, and that in the southeastern block at $345.7^{\circ}E$ and $53.3^{\circ}N$. This difference suggests relative rotation of about $45^{\circ}$ between two blocks. The paleolatitude of Daedong Group at the time of sedimentation is $5.6^{\circ}N$ much lower than present latitude of $37.7^{\circ}N$. Compared with worldwide Mesozoic paleomagnetic polarity stratigraphy, Amisan Formation is correlated with the lower boundary of Nuanetsi reversal zone in Graham interval, and Baegunsa and Seoungjuri Formations are correlated with just upper part of the upper boundary of Nuanetsi reversal zone, and their geologic ages are Late Triassic to Early Jurassic. The position of paleomagnetic pole acquired from Daedong Group in the study area is different from those in other places. This may be attributed to the different tectonic movement by Daebo Orogeny occurred after the deposition of Daedong Group.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제8권5호
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• pp.491-504
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• 1999

The initiation of toppling is explored for a uniform stack of blocks that rotates slowly about its mid-base. As the stack passes through its vertical position ($\theta$=0), it is in free-fall rotation, and a critical inclination angle ${\theta}_c$ is reached at which the toppling stack "fails" or begins to crack or separate. For tall stacks (high aspect ratios), two modes of failure are hypothesized, for which the dynamic failure analyses are shown to correlate with experimental results. These block failure modes are similar to those observed for tall, toppling masonry structures with weak binding material between their brick or stone blocks.

• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.98-105
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• 2004

This study focuses on an analytical approach to calculate four crane lifting forces for heavy ship hull blocks considering elongations of lilting slings. Four-crane-lifting is a redundant problem. During lifting procedures, in addition to the force and moment equilibrium equations, a compatibility condition is introduced to determine 4 unknown lifting forces. For verification of the method, a ship hull block with field measurements data is analyzed and the result shows that the information obtained by current method could be useful to engineers to conduct lifting work at shipyards.

• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.90-95
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• 2017

In case of working for the construction of blocks of any ship in a floating dry dock, there may exist deflection in the pontoon deck of the floating dock due to the ballast loading and the self weight of the ship and the floating dock. This paper is on the development of the measuring system and the GUI program to show the real time variation of the deflections at even-spaced positions by several pressure gages and the calculated inclination of the floating dock. The measured and calculated data produced by this developed system could be used to prepare the protection plan on site like ballast adjustment to ensure the safety of working during the floating dock operation.

• 정보처리학회논문지B
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• 제14B권2호
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• pp.81-88
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• 2007

도난차량 추적과 주차 관리 시스템 및 과속 차량 탐지 등에 광범위하게 사용되는 차량 번호판 인식 시스템을 구현하였다. 인식 시스템은 번호판을 추출하는 부분과 추출된 번호판을 인식하는 단계로 나뉘어진다. 번호판 추출 단계에서는 영상의 기울기를 측정하기 위해 수평 성분만을 추출하는 필터를 사용하여 차창과 번호판을 포함한 차량 전면부의 수평 성분만을 검출한 후 이것의 기울기를 측정하는 방법으로 번호판의 기울기를 구한다. 세그먼트 추출 과정에서는 신경화소 또는 배경화소가 연속하여 나타나는 블록의 계수의 변화를 감지하여 각 문자 또는 숫자를 추출한다. 각 문자 또는 숫자의 인식 단계에서는 잡음의 영향을 덜 받으며 높은 정확도를 보이는 비교템플렛 방법을 제안한다. 기존의 원형정합 방법과 히스토그램 방법과의 비교 실험을 통하여 제안한 방법의 인식 성능이 우수함을 보인다.