• The Journal of Engineering Geology
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.123-136
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• 2019

This study examines the effect of collector well installed to reduce groundwater level in the regions with the occurrence of landcreep, a soil mass movement triggered by instability on slopes. Slopes are prone to failure as a result of instability caused by its internal, topographic and geological properties as well as due to external factors such as rainfall and earthquake. In Korea during the rain season, rainfall infiltration affects the groundwater level in soil, building up porewater pressure and load, and finally drives slopes to collapse. Slope failure caused by rainfall infiltration has been leading to a drastic forest degradation. The studied slope is located adjacent to a valley, its terrain corresponds to piedmont gentle slope, while the upper part of the failure surface is steep. After reinforcing the terrain where landcreep had occurred and installing collector well on the slope, we measured the changes in the groundwater level. In order to analyze the relationship between the well and the slope, we calculated the ratio of groundwater level to rainfall before and after the installation of the collector well. As a result, it is confirmed that the ratio increases after the installation of the well, which in turn reduces the groundwater level. Analysis of the change in groundwater level after 3, 7, 15 days antecedent rainfall showed that the higher the overall groundwater level, the less the value ($r_p$) of groundwater level-rainfall ratio is, while the value becomes relatively greater when the groundwater level is low. In particular, if a slope has a large catchment basin as is in the case of the studied site, antecedent rainfall affects groundwater level in the order of 3 < 7 < 15 days.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Geographic Information Studies
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• v.16 no.3
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• pp.193-210
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• 2013

This study aims to assess the slope stability variation of Jeollabuk-do drainage areas by RCM model outputs based on A1B climate change scenario and infinite slope stability model based on the specific catchment area concept. For this objective, we downscaled RCM data in time and space: from watershed scale to rain gauge scale in space and from monthly data to daily data in time and also developed the GIS-based infinite slope stability model based on the concept of specific catchment area to calculate spatially-distributed wetness index. For model parameterization, topographic, geologic, forestry digital map were used and model parameters were set up in format of grid cells($90m{\times}90m$). Finally, we applied the future daily rainfall data to the infinite slope stability model and then assess slope stability variation under the climate change scenario. This research consists of two papers: the first paper focuses on the methodologies of climate change scenario preparation and infinite slope stability model development.

• Journal of the Korean GEO-environmental Society
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.5-18
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• 2019

In this study, it was conducted a broad-area landslide analysis for the entire area of Kyungsangbuk-do Province based on spatially-distributed wetness index and root reinforcement infinity slope stability theory. Specifically, digital map, soil map and forest map were used to extract topological and geological parameters, and to build spatially-distributed database at $10m{\times}10m$ resolution. Infinity flow direction method was used for rain catchment area to produce spatially-distributed wetness index. The safety level that indicates risk of a broad-area landslide was classified into four groups. The result showed that areas with a high estimated risk of a landslide coincided with areas that recently went through an actual landslide, including Bonghwa and Gimcheon, and unstable areas were clustered around mountainous areas. A comparison between the estimation result and the records of actual landslide showed that the analysis model is effective for estimating a risk of a broad-area landslide based on accumulation of reasonable parameters.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2012.05a
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• pp.737-741
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• 2012

본 연구에서는 2011년 7월 27일 집중호우로 인한 서울시 우면산 산사태 지역을 대상으로 뿌리의 보강효과와 분포형 습윤지수를 고려한 GIS기반의 무한사면안 해석기법을 이용하여 사면안정해석을 실시하였다. 사면안정해석을 위한 지형 지질학적 매개변수는 수치지도, 정밀토양도 및 임상도(임상도와 영급도)로부터 추출하여 $10m{\times}10m$ 해상도의 공간분 포형 데이터베이스로 변환하였다. 또한, 분포형 습윤지수의 산정을 위한 비집수면적(specific catchment area)은 무한방향흐름 기법(IFD, infinity flow direction)을 이용하여 결정하였으며, 모형의 입력 강우자료는 서울시 서초와 남현 AWS의 산사태 발생초기와 종기시의 평균 일강우량을 적용하였다. 대상유역의 사면안정해석을 위해 격자별 안전률은 4개의 등급(unstable, quasi stable, moderately stable, stable)으로 구분하여 도시하였다. 산사태 발생인자별 분석결과, 무한사면안정해석기법을 이용하여 산정된 사면안전률은 사면경사에 매우 민감하게 반응하는 것으로 분석되었으며, 거주지 주변의 절개지 부근과 산지정상부근의 급경사지에서 불안정 지역이 집중적으로 분포하고 있음을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Korean Tunnelling and Underground Space Association
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.669-683
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• 2017

The objective of this study is to propose a modification of the previously proposed drainage system for catching the partial leakage of underground concrete structures. Two techniques were proposed for applying the drainage system only to the leaking parts. One was for conveying leaking groundwater to the collection point in the drainage system and the other was for conveying the collected groundwater to the primary drainage system of the underground concrete structure. Four waterproofing materials for conveying leaking groundwater to the catchment point of the drainage system, Durkflex made of porous rubber material, KE-45 silicone adhesive with super strong adhesion, Hotty-gel made of polymeric materials and general silicone adhesive were evaluated for waterproofing performance. Hotty-gel only showed perfect waterproof performance and the other three waterproof materials leaked. The modified drainage system with Hotty-gel and drainage pipe with fixed saddle to convey the leaking groundwater from the catchment point to the primary drainage system were tested on the concrete retaining wall. The waterproof performance and the drainage performance were evaluated by injecting 1,000 ml of water in the back of the modified drainage system at the 7-day, 14-day, 21-day, 28-day, 2-month and 3-month. There was no problem in waterproof performance and drainage performance of the modified drainage system during 3 months. In order to evaluate the construction period and construction cost of the modified drainage system, it was compared with the existing leaching repair method in surface cleaning stage, leakage treatment stage, and protective barrier stage. Total construction period and construction cost were compared in considering the contents of work, repair material, construction equipment, working time, and total number of workers. As a result of comparing and analyzing in each construction stage, it was concluded that the modified drainage system could save construction period and construction cost compared to the existing leaching repair method.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2011.05a
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• pp.298-298
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• 2011

다양한 수문학적 순환 성분들의 영향을 받는 유역의 포화과정은 토양층의 공간적 이질성과 맞물려 매우 복잡한 거동특성을 보이는 것으로 알려져 왔다. 이와 관련하여 주목해 볼 만한 지형인자 중의 하나로서 지형지수(topographic index)를 들 수 있다. 지형지수는 TOPMODEL의 주요한 입력변수 중의 하나로서 그 공간적 분포에 따라 유역의 상대적인 포화도를 용이하게 평가할 수 있는 객관적인 수단을 제공한다. 하지만 신뢰성 있는 지형지수의 산정은 상당히 까다로운 작업으로서 정확한 지형지수를 산정할 수 있는 절대적인 방법은 존재하지 않는 것으로 알려져 있다. 이는 지금까지 개발된 DEM을 기반으로 한 각종 흐름방향 모의기술의 수준이 아직 자연적인 지형형상을 완전히 반영하지 못함에 기인한다. 본 연구에서는 8-흐름방향방법의 단점을 보완하기 위하여 개발된 바 있는 $\infty$-흐름방향방법에 따라 지형지수를 산정하여 유역이 공간적으로 포화되어 가는 과정을 모의하여 보았다. $\infty$-흐름방향방법은 각도의 형태로 흐름방향을 산정하여 고정된 흐름방향의 구속에서 벗어남과 동시에 최소한의 흐름분산(flow dispersion) 모의를 허용하여 유역규모의 포화과정을 효율적으로 모의할 수 있는 수단으로 판단된다. 대상유역으로는 설마천 유역을 선택하였으며 지형분석 과정에는 Arc GIS를 기반으로 운용되는 software 중의 하나인 TauDEM을 적용하였다. 아래 그림은 각각 포화도 20%, 50%, 90%에 해당하는 포화역을 도시한 것으로 하천망으로 중심으로 유역이 공간적으로 포화되어 가는 과정을 효율적으로 나타내고 있음을 확인할 수 있다. 본 연구를 통하여 제시되는 방법론은 자연유역의 유출응답 속에 내재하는 동적특성이나 비선형특성에 대한 체계적인 접근을 가능하게 하는 효율적인 수단을 제공할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Geographic Information Studies
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• v.17 no.3
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• pp.1-19
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• 2014

This study aims to assess the slope stability variation of Jeonbuk drainage areas by RCM model outputs based on A1B climate change scenario and infinite slope stability model based on the previous research by Choi et al.(2013). For a large-scale slope stability analysis, we developed a GIS-based database regarding topographic, geologic and forestry parameters and also calculated daily maximum rainfall for the study period(1971~2100). Then, we assess slope stability variation of the 20 sub-catchments of Jeonbuk under the climate change scenario. The results show that the areal-average value of safety factor was estimated at 1.36(moderately stable) in spite of annual rainfall increase in the future. In addition, 7 sub-catchments became worse and 5 sub-catchments became better than the present period(1971~2000) in terms of safety factor in the future.

• Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.1-9
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• 2009

This study was objected to identify the effect on water quality and contamination by non-agricultural facilities in 'A' reservoir watershed located in OO city, Kyounggi-do, Korea. Ground- and stream water samples showed (Na+K)-Cl, Ca(Cl, SO$_4$) and Ca-Cl type in an illegally discharging area of sewage and a densely industrial area indicating water contamination. Stream water of an illegally discharging area of sewage had high COD, T-N and T-P. In this area, direct incoming of sewage into stream water was induced ground water system by well pumping, and it made a progress of ground water contaminations with those components. Groundwater of a densely industrial area showed high concentrations of T-N, NO$_3$N. From a nitrogen isotope analysis, stream water of an illegally discharging area of sewage has ${\delta}^{15}N-NO_3$values of 0.7%0 was strongly affected by nitrogen originated from agrochemicals, and a densely industrial area of 19.7%0 from septic system. Ground- and stream water of a livestock fanning area were contaminated with NH$_3$-N and Mn, which was affected by intensive livestock facilities. SAR-conductivity plot indicates the water does not pose either alkalinity or salinity hazard for irrigation. COD, T-N, T-P, NO$3$-N, NH$_3$N and Mn concentrations from contaminated areas were diminished by mixing with 'A' reservoir water. There were no water contaminations in silver towns, vacationlands around reservoir and golf links. Consequently, it should be made a plan of systematic managements for past and- present possible contaminants and sewage systems in preventing water contamination by non-agricultural facilities.