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Stress Analysis of Finite Multi-layered Soils (유한다층토지반의 응력해석(1))

  • 박병기;장용채
    • Geotechnical Engineering
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.19-32
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    • 1990
  • Generally foundation is composed of complicated multi - layers. Primary objective of this study is to perform numerical analysis on the distribution of stresses on the subgrade with the variation of constitutive equations, the structures and the depth of layer, rigidity, loading condition, etc. Multi - layered soils has been treated as Burmister's elastic model. However, in this research it was intended to analyzed the distribution of stresses on the subgrade with all of the multi - layered soils by using the EVP(elasto - viscoplastic) model, one of the numerical program based on the Biot's equation as governing equation. The numerical results are compared with those by the Burmister's and the Fox'method, which in turn proves to be satisfactory. This research is aiming at investigating the mechanism of stress transfer within a foundation by using computer program for multilayers foundation.

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Analytical Study on Resilient Modulus Model of Expanded Polystyrene(EPS) Geofoam as a Subgrade Material in Flexible Pavement (연성포장에서 노상재료로서 EPS지오폼의 회복탄성계수의 모델에 관한 분석적 연구)

  • Park, Ki-Chul;Chang, Yong-Chai
    • Journal of the Korean GEO-environmental Society
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    • v.13 no.9
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    • pp.61-68
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    • 2012
  • The main objective of this study is to develop an analytical model for the resilient modulus of EPS geofoam when it is applied for flexible pavement as a subgrade material. This analytical model has been developed based on the results from triaxial compression tests. And this model can be used to analyze the flexible pavement structure using the finite element method by developing a program or modifying an existing program for any desired purposes. The results of this study show that the EPS geofoam as a replacement material for subgrade in flexible pavement is a feasible alternative to natural weak soils.

The Frost Heaving Characteristics of Subgrade Soils Using Laboratory Freezing System (실내동결시스템을 이용한 노상토의 동상 특성)

  • Shin, Eun-Chul;Ryu, Byung-Hyun;Park, Jeong-Jun
    • International Journal of Highway Engineering
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.71-79
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    • 2010
  • The influence of fines of the frost susceptibility of subgrade soils were established by laboratory freezing system test simulating closely the thermal conditions in the field. During the winter season, the climate is heavily influenced by the cold and dry continental high pressure. Because of siberian air mass, the temperature of January is $-6{\sim}-7^{\circ}C$ on average. This chilly weather generate the frost heaving by freezing the moisture of soil and damage potential of the road structure. In the freezing soil, the ice lenses increase the freeze portion of soil by absorbing the ground water with capillary action. However, the capillary characteristics differ from the sort of soil on the state of freezing condition. In the current design codes for anti-freezing layer, the thickness of anti freezing layer is calculated by freezing depth against the temperature condition. Therefore, they have a tendency of over-design and uniform thickness without the considerations of thermal stability, bearing capacity and frost susceptibility of materials. So, it is essential for studying the appropriateness and bearing capacity besides the seasonal and mechanical properties of pavement materials to take a appropriate and reasonable design of the road structure. In this Paper, the evaluation of frost susceptibility was conducted by means of the mechanical property test and laboratory freezing system apparatus. The temperature, heaving amount, heaving pressure and unfrozen water contents of soil samples, the subgrade soils of highway construction site, were measured to determine the frost susceptibility.

Soil-Water Characteristics and Hysteretic Behaviors on Unsaturated Pavement Subgrades in Test Roads (시험도로 노상토의 불포화 함수특성 및 이력현상)

  • Park Seong-Wan;Shin Gil-Ho;Kim Byeong-Soo
    • International Journal of Highway Engineering
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    • v.8 no.2 s.28
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    • pp.95-104
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    • 2006
  • Hysteresis is a common feature exhibited in hydraulic properties of an unsaturated soil. This study focuses on hysteresis observed in a compacted weathered granite subgrade soils based on the pressure plate laboratory tests. It was found that the Soil-Water Characteristics Curve of a soil is hysteretic and unique. The results also show that the wetting and drying curves predicted using the Fredlund and Xing model is quite close to the laboratory-measured results. For a specific matric suction, water content or coefficient of permeability on a wetting curve is always lower than those found on a drying curve.

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Comparison of Short-term Mechanical Characteristics of Fine-grained Soils Treated with Lime Kiln Dust and Lime (석회노분과 석회로 처리된 세립토의 단기적 역학특성 비교)

  • 김대현;사공명;이용희
    • Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.75-83
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    • 2004
  • The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has permitted the use of Lime Kiln Dust (LKD) as a low-cost construction material in creating a workable platform for soil modification (not for soil stabilization) since the early 1990s on selected projects. However, the enhanced strength of soils with LKD has not been accounted for in the subgrade stability calculations in the design process. This study was initiated to evaluate how the lime kiln dust is a comparable material to hydrated lime. A series of laboratory tests were performed to assess the mechanical benefits of lime kiln dust in combination with various predominant fine grained soils encountered in the State of Indiana, such as A-4, A-6 and A-7-6. In the course of this study, several tests such as the Atterberg limits, standard Proctor, unconfined compression, CBR, volume stability, and resilient modulus were performed. As a result, mixtures of fine grained soils with 5% lime or 5% LKD substantially improve unconfined compressive strength up to 60% - 400%. CBR values for treated soils are in the range of 25 to 70 while those for untreated soils range from 3 to 18. In general, significant increase in resilient moduli of the soils treated with lime and LKD was observed. This indicates that lime kiln dust may be a viable, cost effective alternative to hydrated lime in enhancing the strength of fine grained soils.