• Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.1-8
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• 2009

Recently, the vibration of underground structure due to high speed railway loads has been increased substantially as compared with middle and slow speed. The buried gas pipelines under continuous impact forces and repeated loading are more influenced by the vibrational loads than another pipelines. However, the static analysis was not enough to allow for the effect of vibrations because it uses impact factors for the design or analysis process. In this study, characteristics of Pipelines was quantitatively estimated through each conditions of soil covers and train speed, and the new vibration prediction is presented about the vibrational velocity.

• Journal of the Korean Geosynthetics Society
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.91-101
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• 2019

Recently, small-scale excavation like ground cavity restoration and buried pipe replacement works are being carried out in urban area, in order to improve living convenience. This paper describes experiment results on the ground reinforcement method that can reduce the buried pipe damage, when the differential settlement occurred due to poor compaction of ground below the buried pipe. Plate load tests were conducted to evaluate a reinforcement effect of ground using concrete mat and expansion mat in the ground below the buried pipe. The results showed that the stress reduction ratio by concrete mat and expansion mat according to the surcharge load was about 46%~48% and 39%~42%, respectively. Therefore, the differential settlement of the buried pipe and the ground deformation below the buried pipes were reduced by the reinforcement effect of the concrete mat and expansion mat. This means that it is possible to prevent a buried pipe damage due to underground cavity and ground subsidence, if concrete mat and expansion mat are reinforced in the ground below the buried pipe or on the ground between the buried pipes.

• Journal of the Korean GEO-environmental Society
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• v.10 no.7
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• pp.33-41
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• 2009

In the case of underground power utilities pipe such as circular pipe, the most difficult problem is low compaction efficiency of the bottom of pipe inducing the failure of utilities. To overcome this problem, various studies have been performed and one of these is CLSM (controlled low strength materials) accelerated flow ability. CLSM has already been stage of commercial use in the foreign countries led by power company. In this study, we estimated the behavior of flexible pipe with flowable backfill materials and sand to compare on the DB24 load. The results showed that the deformation of flexible pipe is affected by types of backfill materials. CLSM shows better behavior characteristics than compacting sand. But numerical and analytical results that peformed to compare to the field test results showed big gap with the field results.

• Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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• v.39 no.12
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• pp.75-91
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• 2023

In this study, we explore the use of ground penetrating radar (GPR) for the nondestructive survey of subsurface conduits, focusing on the challenges posed by multichannel environments. A key concern is the shadow regions created by conduits, which significantly impact survey results. The shadow regions, which are influenced by conduit position and diameter, hinder signal propagation, thereby making detection within these regions challenging. Using finite-difference time-domain numerical analysis, we examined the characteristics of conduit signals, which typically manifest in hyperbolic patterns. Particularly, we investigated three conduit arrangements: horizontal, vertical, and diagonal. Automatic gain control was applied to amplify the signals, enabling the analysis of variations in shadow regions and signal characteristics for each arrangement. In the horizontal arrangement, the proximity of the two conduits resulted in the emergence of a new hyperbolic pattern between the existing conduits. In the vertical arrangement, the lower conduit could be detected using hyperbolic signals on either side, but the detection was challenging when the upper conduit diameter exceeded that of the lower conduit. In the diagonal arrangement, signal characteristics varied based on the position of shadow regions relative to the detection range of the equipment. Asymmetrical signal patterns were observed when the shadow regions fell within the detection range, whereas the signals of the two conduits were minimally impacted when the shadow regions were outside the detection range. This study provides vital insights into accurately detecting and characterizing subsurface multichannel conduits using GPR-a significant contribution to the field of subsurface exploration and management.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Advanced Composite Structures
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.27-33
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• 2010

Static analyses and buckling analyses were carried out for buried GFRP pipes by using finite element method. Vehicle loads, vertical and lateral soil pressures were considered as external loads, and supplying water pressure was considered as an internal load. Nine types of the factory-manufactured GFRP pipes were analyzed. Their maximum stresses and displacements were compared with the limit displacements and ultimate stress. Additionally, stress analysis on an enhanced flange, which was designed to reduce stress concentration, was performed. A cantilever analysis was carried out to know the maximum stress on the neck of the flange, which is the critical part. And a static analysis was carried for the buried flange. The test results showed that GFRP pipes were safe and stable against the external loads. And they showed that the enhanced flange decreased about 35% of the stress concentration.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2018.05a
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• pp.19-19
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• 2018

최근 경주, 울산, 포항 등 경상도 지역에서 잇달아 발생한 대규모 지진으로 인해 사회기반시설물의 내진 안전성이 이슈가 되고 있다. 지진 안전 국가라고 여겨지던 우리나라는 상대적으로 지진에 대한 대비가 매우 부족한 실정이며, 자칫 대규모 피해로 이어질 우려가 있다. 특히 상수관망의 경우, 지중에 매설되어 있는 특성상 지진에 취약하고, 그 피해를 발견하기 어려워 장기적인 피해가 불가피하다. 상수관로의 지진피해는 누수와 파손으로 구분할 수 있으며, 파손관의 경우 용수공급능력을 크게 저하시키기 때문에 신속한 복구가 요구된다. 파손관의 복구는 부근에 위치한 차단밸브를 닫아 피해관로의 통수를 차단한 후에 복구 작업을 진행하는 것이 일반적이다. 이때, 차단밸브의 위치에 따라 단수구역이 광범위하게 발생할 수 있어 시스템 전반의 용수공급능력 저하로 이어질 가능성이 있다. 본 연구에서는 지진 발생 후 피해관로의 효율적인 복구전략 마련을 위한 상수관망 지진피해 복구 시뮬레이션 모형을 개발하였다. 개발 모형은 피해복구에 따른 상수관망 시스템의 용수공급능력을 정량적으로 산정할 수 있으며, 지진 발생과 같은 비정상 상황의 시스템 용수공급능력을 수리학적으로 정확하게 해석하기 위해 압력기반의 해석(Pressure-driven analysis, PDA)을 적용하였다. 또한, 피해관로의 복구 시, 차단밸브에 의해 발생되는 단수구역을 탐색한 후, 수리해석 모의에 적용함으로써 현실적인 용수공급 상황을 모의할 수 있도록 하였다. 본 연구에서는 개발모형을 활용하여 차단밸브의 위치 및 개수가 단수구역의 범위 및 지진복구에 미치는 영향을 정량적으로 비교 분석하였으며, 이를 통해 효율적인 지진피해 복구 전략을 제시하였다.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2006.07e
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• pp.81-82
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• 2006

한국에 지중배전케이블이 설치된 지 30년이 넘고 현재 지중화율은 12% 가량 되고 있다. 지중화율이 점차 높아지는 추세에서 기존의 매설된 케이블이나 사고 케이블에 대한 교체로 철거케이블이 발생하는 빈도가 높아져 이를 쉽게 철거할 수 있는 방안이 필요하여 철거용 지중케이블 자동절단기 개발을 하기에 이르렀다. 케이블철거 작업이 현재까지는 대부분 수동유압절단기를 통하여 이루어지다보니 작업의 경제성이 상당히 낮고 안전상의 문제가 대두되어 관로내 케이블을 차량의 유압을 이용하여 자동 인출, 자동 절단할 수 있는 기기를 개발하기에 이르렀다. 자동절단기를 사용함으로써 기존 $4{\sim}5$명이 소요되는 작업이 $1{\sim}2$명의 인력으로도 작업할 수 있고 작업시간도 대폭 단축되어 경제성이 크게 향상되었다. 아울러 사람이 절단작업을 수행하다보니 안전성의 문제가 염려시 되었는 데 철단작업을 기계가 대행함으로써 작업의 안전이 보장되었다. 이와 같이 케이블 자동절단기는 경제성은 물론 안전성을 확보함으로써 케이블 철거작업의 품질개선에 큰 역할을 담당할 것이다.

• Journal of the Earthquake Engineering Society of Korea
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• v.7 no.3
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• pp.57-67
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• 2003

Response analysis of buried pipeline subjected to permanent ground deformation(PGD) due to liquefaction is mainly executed by use of numerical analysis or semi-analytical relationship, When applying these methods, so called interfacial pipelineㆍsoil interaction force plays an dominant part. Currently used interaction force is mode up of indispensable mechanical and physical components for the response analysis of buried pipeline. However, it has somewhat limited applicability to the liquefied region since it is based on the experimental results for the non-liquefied region. Therefore, in this study, improved type of pipelineㆍsoil interaction force is proposed based on the existing interaction force and experimental research accomplishments. Above all, proposed interaction force includes various patterns of PGD or spatial distributions of interaction force caused by the decrease of soil stiffness. Through the comparison of numerical results using the proposed and the existing interaction force, relative influences of interaction force on the response of pipeline are evaluated and noticeable considerations in the application of semi-analytical relationship are discussed. Moreover, analyses due to the change of pipe thickness and burial depth are performed.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2008.07a
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• pp.422-423
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• 2008

배전설계기준에 따르면 관로를 포설할 때 9공 초과시 도로 양측으로 시공하거나 전력구를 시공하게 되어 있으나 현장의 각종 지하 매설물 및 공사 예산 등 여러 가지 문제들로 인해 다회로 공법에 대한 검토가 필요한 실정이다. 본 논문에서는 A지점의 사례를 통해 케이블 허용전류 계산 프로그램(CYMCAP)을 이용하여 관로 이격거리에 따른 허용전류 값을 비교 검토하였다. 향후 전력수요 증가에 따른 대용량 배전선로의 안정적인 전력 확보를 위해서 다회로 공법 개발과 동시에 국내 지역적 환경 특성과 케이블 특성 등을 고려한 파라메타를 정립하여 정확한 허용용량을 산정하는 것이 중요하다.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.777-785
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• 2021

Many utility lines are buried underground to provide various functions of the city. Because historical records are not managed systematically, damage has occurred during excavation. In addition, the demand for an underground facility management system is increasing as the aerial underground project is progressing. By attaching an electronic recognition sensor to an underground facility, such as pipelines, the management history and site conditions can be carefully managed. Therefore, in this study, electronic recognition sensors, such as BLE Beacon, UHF RFID, geomagnetic sensor, and commercial marker, were tested to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, and field applicability through a pilot project. According to the limited research results collected through two pilot projects, the installation depth is most important to demonstrate the performance of the electronic reader. In addition, because it should be used in urban areas, the influence of environmental interference should be minimized, and there should be no performance degradation over time. In the case of the geomagnetic recognizer, the effect of environmental interference was large, and performance degradation occurred over time using the BLE Beacon. In the field situation, where the installation depth can be controlled to less than 40cm, the utility of the battery-free UHF RFID was the best.