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EM Tomography by Extended Born Approximations (확장된 Born 근사에 의한 EM 토모그래피)

  • Cho In-Ky;Sim Hyun-Mi
    • Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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    • v.1 no.3
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    • pp.155-160
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    • 1998
  • EM tomography technique has been developed. The algorithm used the extended Born approximations for forward modeling and reconstructed a conductivity image by a smoothness constraint least squares inversion method. Observed data, the vertical components of secondary magnetic fields, were simulated with the 3-D integral equation code. The results showed that the location of anomalous body could be imaged very well, but conductivity of the body was lower than real one and the vertical resolution was much higher than the horizontal resolution.

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Two-dimensional shear-wave velocity structures of the Korea peninsula from large explosions (대규모 발파를 통한 한반도 지각의 2차원적 횡파 속도구조 연구)

  • Kim, Ki-Young;Hong, Myung-Ho;Lee, Jung-Mo;Moon, Woo-Il;Baag, Chang-Eob;Jung, Hee-Ok
    • 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2007.06a
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    • pp.75-79
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    • 2007
  • To investigate the shear-wave velocity structures of the Korean peninsula, exploded seismic signals were recorded for 120 s along a 294-km WNW-ESE line and 150 s along a 335-km NNW-SSE line in 2002 and 2004, respectively. First arrival times of shear wave were inverted to derive the velocity tomograms. Initial shear-wave 1-D models were built using the initial P-wave velocity models used by Kim et al. and $V_p/V_s$ ratios of the IASP91 model. The raypaths indicate existence of mid-crust interfaces at the depth of 2-3 km and 16 km. The deepest significant interface corresponding to the Moho discontinuity varies in depth from 32 km to 36 km. The refraction velocity along the interface varies from 4.4 km/s to 4.6 km/s. The velocity tomograms also indicate existence of a low-velocity zone at the depth of 7.8 km under the Okchon fold belt.

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Data Processing for a GPR survey of Fourcade glacier (Fourcade 빙하지역의 GPR 자료처리)

  • Kim, Ki-Young;Hong, Myung-Ho;Lee, Joo-Han;Hong, Jong-Kuk;Jin, Young-Keun;Shon, Ho-Woong
    • 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2007.06a
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    • pp.139-144
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    • 2007
  • To delineate subglacial and englacial images of the western Fourcade Glacier in Antarctica, GPR data were acquired along a 470 m profile in November 2006. Signature deconvolution, migration velocity analysis, and finite difference depth migration were effective in increasing vertical resolution, obtaining the velocity function, and yielding clear depth images of the mixed-phase single-channel data, respectively. The source signature was extracted through stacking reflection signals from the basement. The deconvolution successfully compressed the source signatures to increase temporal resolution and attenuated reverberations. Medium velocities were analyzed with 112 diffraction events by the constant-velocity migration method based on the Stolt algorithm. Finally, depth migration based on the finite difference algorithm provided clear englacial and subglacial images in the laterally-varying velocity field.

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Flexural behavior of reinforced lightweight concrete beams under reversed cyclic loading

  • Chien, Li-Kai;Kuo, Yi-Hao;Huang, Chung-Ho;Chen, How-Ji;Cheng, Ping-Hu
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.52 no.3
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    • pp.559-572
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    • 2014
  • This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation on the flexural behavior of doubly reinforced lightweight concrete (R.L.C.) beams tested under cyclic loading. A total of 20 beam specimens were tested. Test results are presented in terms of ductility index, the degradation of strength and stiffness, and energy dissipation. The flexural properties of R.L.C. beam were compared to those of normal concrete (R.C.) beams. Test results show that R.L.C. beam with low and medium concrete strength (20, 40MPa) performed displacement ductility similar to the R.C. beam. The ductility can be improved by enhancing the concrete strength or decreasing the tension reinforcement ratio. Using lightweight aggregate in concrete is advantageous to the dynamic stiffness of R.L.C. beam. Enhancement of concrete strength and increase of reinforcement ratio will lead to increase of the stiffness degradation of beam. The energy dissipation of R.L.C beam, similar to R.C. beam, increase with the increase of tension reinforcement ratio. The energy dissipation of unit load cycle for smaller tension reinforcement ratio is relatively less than that of beam with higher reinforcement ratio.

3D Simulation of Earthquake Ground Motion Using Locally Variable Time-Step Finite-Difference Method

  • Kang, Tae-Seob;Baag, Chang-Eob
    • Proceedings of the International Union of Geodesy And Geophysics Korea Journal of Geophysical Research Conference
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    • 2003.05a
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    • pp.18-18
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    • 2003
  • Three-dimensional finite-difference simulation of earthquake ground motion is performed using a locally variable time-step (LVTS) scheme matching with discontinuous grids. Discontinuous grids in three directions and extension of the discontinuous grids' boundary to the free-surface in the LVTS scheme minimize the cost of both the computational memory and the CPU time for models like the localized sedimentary basin. A simplified model of sedimentary basin is dealt to show the feasibility and efficiency of the LVTS scheme. The basin parameters are examined to understand the main characteristics on ground-motion response in the basin. The results show that the seismic energy is concentrated on a marginal area of the basin far from the source. This focusing effect is mainly due to the constructive interference of the direct S-wave with the basin-edge induced surface waves. The ground-motion amplification over the deepest part of the basin is relatively lower than that above the shallow basin edge. Therefore the ground-motion amplification may be more related to the source azimuth or the direction of the incident waves into the basin rather than the depth of it.

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A Preliminary Study on Correction for Density Log in Cased Boreholes (케이싱 환경에서의 밀도자료 보정을 위한 기초연구)

  • Kim, Yeong-Hwa;Kim, Ji-Hoon;Lee, Seung-Jin
    • The Journal of Engineering Geology
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    • v.16 no.4 s.50
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    • pp.429-435
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    • 2006
  • A preliminary study was made for density correction for the effect of separation between sonde and borehole wall due to the existence of casing in a borehole. Firstly, series of gamma-gamma measurements were obtained with 3 different separations in 3 different density models constructed in Kangwon National University. Secondly, density correction charts were made based on the 'spine and ribs' technique in mud cake correction. Using these charts, we could determine effectively the true density from the measurement in the thinly cased borehole.

An Experimental Study on Density Log Correction for Plastic Cased Slim Boreholes (소구경 플라스틱 케이싱 공에서의 밀도검층 보정실험)

  • Lee, Seung-Jin;Kim, Yeong-Hwa;Hwang, Byoung-Chol
    • The Journal of Engineering Geology
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    • v.18 no.2
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    • pp.137-144
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    • 2008
  • The stand-off errors due to the different separations between the sonde and the borehole wall were measured and analyzed in 4 physical borehole models located in Kangwon National University having different densities with cylindrical and half cylindrical PVC and/or acrylic casings. The analysis of the stand-off error data based on the "spine and ribs" technique suggests a well defined rib line for each model irrespectively of the types and thicknesses of the casing, and that the gradients of the ribs are proportional to the densities of the models. By using these characteristics successful density correction could be made for the plastic casings in NX sized boreholes.

An effective locally-defined time marching procedure for structural dynamics

  • Sofiste, Tales Vieira;Soares, Delfim Jr;Mansur, Webe Joao
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.73 no.1
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    • pp.65-73
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    • 2020
  • The present work describes a new time marching procedure for structural dynamics analyses. In this novel technique, time integration parameters are automatically evaluated according to the properties of the model. Such parameters are locally defined, allowing the user to input a numerical dissipation property for each element, which defines the amount of numerical dissipation to be introduced. Since the integration parameters are locally defined as a function of the structural element itself, the time marching technique adapts according to the model, providing enhanced accuracy. The new methodology is based on displacement-velocity relations and no computation of accelerations is required. Furthermore, the method is second order accurate, it has guaranteed stability, it is truly self-starting and it allows highly controllable algorithm dissipation in the higher modes. Numerical results are presented and compared to those provided by the Newmark and the Bathe methods, illustrating the good performance of the new time marching procedure.

Time Series Analysis of Groundwater Level Change in the Chuncheon Area Groundwater Observation Network (시계열 분석을 이용한 춘천 지역 지하수관측망 수위변동 해석)

  • Mok, Jong-Koo;Jang, Bum-Ju;Park, Yu-Chul;Shin, Hye-Soo;Kim, Jin-Ho;Song, Se-Jeong;Hawng, Ga-Young
    • The Journal of Engineering Geology
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    • v.32 no.2
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    • pp.281-293
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    • 2022
  • Time series analysis was performed on data from 2009 to 2018 from the Chuncheon groundwater observation network to understand the characteristics of groundwater level fluctuations in the network. There are five observatories, all of which are installed in rock aquifers, and periodic inspections and management are performed by the relevant operating organization. Auto-correlation, spectral density, and cross-correlation analysis was performed.

Improvement of Fluid Transfer Using Pneumatic Fracturing, Plasma Blasting, and Vacuum Suction

  • Lee, Geun-Chun;Song, Jae-Yong;Kang, Cha-Won;Jang, Hyun-Shic;Jang, Bo-An;Park, Yu-Chul
    • The Journal of Engineering Geology
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    • v.32 no.1
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    • pp.127-142
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    • 2022
  • This study explored the fluid transfer characteristics of simultaneous pneumatic blasting, plasma blasting, and vacuum suction (the PPV method), and assessed their effect. Chemical oxidation-an established soil remediation method-was compared as a control. Electrical resistivity surveys found that PPV reduced resistivity by about 1.5-2.5 times compared with the control group, indicating that it increased the diffusion of fluid between the injection and suction wells. Injection and suction tests comparing the injection flow rate, initial suction flow rate time, and suction flow rate showed that the PPV method offered an improvement over the existing method. Slug tests revealed that PPV increased the permeability coefficient by a greater amount than that by the control method. This study qualitatively and quantitatively confirmed that the PPV method clearly improves injection and suction efficiency by accelerating cracks in the ground and improving water permeability compared with the established chemical oxidation method.