• Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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• 2010.03a
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• pp.852-855
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• 2010

Numerical simulations for large scale triaxial tests with large diameter rockfill materials are conducted using distinct element method. For generation of compacted assembly with specific grain size distribution and initial material porosity, the clump logic method and expansion of generated particles are adapted. With micro parameters which are chosen by calibration process, discrete particle modelling of triaxial test in case of other confining stress and cyclic loading condition were conducted. Also numerical simulations of fluid injection into particulate materials were conducted to observe cavity initiation and propagation using distinct element method. The fluid scheme solves the continuity and Navior-Stokes equations numerically, then derives pressure and velocity vectors for fixed grid by considering the existence of particles within the fluid cell.

• Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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• 2010.03a
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• pp.509-522
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• 2010

There is a increasing trend in disaster occurrence due to steep-slope failures in urban area during typhoon and torrential rain season in Korea. The underlying hazards that cause slope failure are mainly linked with urbanization and industrialization. To minimize the disaster damages by slope failure, objective and unified evaluation approached are desired. Since currently available evaluation checklists are developed for specific purposed, there is a limitation to adapt those checklists for stability evaluation in natural terrain. This study proposes an improved evaluation checklist based on the comparison of previous checklists and applicability and feasibility are analyzed implementing field application.

• Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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• 2008.03a
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• pp.979-986
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• 2008

In this study, it enforced DMT test, CPTu test, laboratory consolidation test, because it estimated stress history of Gwangyang port marine clay. Through DMT test obtained Horizontal stress index($K_D$), predicted overconsolidation ratio by $K_D$. To compare empirical equation with laboratory consolidation test and CPTu test calculated OCR examined application. The result, Powell & Uglow(1988) method underestimated OCR value in comparison with Suggestion. Comparatively Byeon wi yong(2004) and Chang(1991) method seem to exactly predict in-situ stress states. Sugawara(1988) method of CPTu test seems to underestimate OCR.

• Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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• 1990.10a
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• pp.97-110
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• 1990

This paper presents a case history of a deep open cut excavation of Nakagawa section for Futuoka Subway construction which adopted observational mettled against boiling failure and completed with success by modifying construction based upon field monitoring. One of the difficult conditions for the excavation was sandy layer with high water pressure which was anticipated boiling failure. The boiling was generally considered as one of the difficult phenomena to work with the observational method because of its unpredictable catastrophic nature. Laboratory experiments showed the existence of the prefailure movements of the ground and the possibility of the application of the observational method against the boiling failure. Construction step was planned to be modified, if necessary, based upon field monitoring and was completed with success.

• Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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• 2000.11a
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• pp.79-86
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• 2000

Recently, application of the reinforced earth wall is in increasing trend. Although many investigations on the influence of the length and spacing of reinforcement and the values of surcharge load has been carried out in the past, but the research about the influence of the location and value of surcharge loads has been scarce. Therefore this study was necessitated. The model test were carried out by varying the location and value of surcharge loads for two types of the backfill soils.

• Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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• 2000.11a
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• pp.585-592
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• 2000

Primary purpose of the system developed in this study is 3-D seismic data processing system for subsurface structure imaging and this system is developed in PC based on Linux for lower-cost computer. Basic data processing modules are originated from SU (Seismic Unix) which is widely used in 2-D seismic data processing and auxilious modules are developed for 3-D data processing. The system which is constructed by using these data processing modules is designed to GUI (Graphic User Interface) in order that one can easily control and for this purpose, GTK (Gimp Tool KiT) conventionally adapted in producing Linux application.

• Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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• 2006.03a
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• pp.1237-1244
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• 2006

This research discussed about method for basis construction of sea jacket construction. Several access ways of method for foundation construction of sea jacket construction are used. Accompany many efforts of design and build process to overcome the form of construction work and application equipment, special quality of construction and restriction and so on of sea environment in the case of pile foundation. Therefore, great many factor of sea condition, construction special quality, base condition, construction time, equipment composition, worker composition etc. shows other work form in spot at sea jacket construction process.

• Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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• 2006.03a
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• pp.866-875
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• 2006

The field plate load test a good potential for determining modulus since it measures both plate pressure and settlement. However, because The field plate load test is expensive and takes plenty of time for operation, it is very difficult to figure out the test characteristics of railroad roadbed in detail. For faster and economical operation, the Dynamic Cone Penetrometer(DCP) and the Light Falling Weight Deflectometer(LFWD) have been utilized for estimating the bearing capacity of railroad roadbed. The objective of this study is to determine the relationship between the test(PLT, DCP, LFWD) of the railroad roadbed in Korea. The DCP test and LFWD test for evauluating the strength of railroad roadbed materials produced in Korea are presented in this paper.

• Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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• 2006.03a
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• pp.1259-1268
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• 2006

Dynamic pile loading test using PDA was introduced in 1994. Because of its economy and relatively easy and simple procedure, the number of PDA application increased quite rapidly. It is assumed that more than 10,000 dynamic pile loading tests are done annually. While the number of testing increases sharply, the quality of the tests does not really improve but the number of serious problems due to improper testing increases. According to the limited experiences of the authors, the common problems found in most of the cases are caused by ignorance of the most basic and fundamental requirements. In this paper some case histories are explained and the proposed solution is introduced.

• Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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• 2006.03a
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• pp.1068-1075
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• 2006

Flow-able backfill is known as soil-cement slurry, void fill, and controlled low-strength material (CLSM). The benefits of CLSM include reduced equipment costs, faster construction, re-excavation in the future, and the ability to place material in confined spaces such as narrow parts nearly impossible for compaction or perimeter of underground power cables. A review of some recent full-scale tests carried out by KEPRI on slurry backfill materials for application in underground power cable was presented. Based on this research, applicability was assessed and compare to results of laboratory tests for improved slurry materials with optimal mixture contents.