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Effect of the Overlapping Smear Zone on the Consolidation of Clayey Soil (스미어 영역 겹침이 점성토 지반의 압밀에 미치는 영향)

  • Yune, Chan-Young;Kim, Beom-Jun;Kang, Hee-Woong
    • Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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    • v.29 no.4
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    • pp.13-22
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    • 2013
  • To simulate the soft ground improved by vertical drain method and to investigate the effect of overlapping smear on subsequent consolidation behavior, a series of consolidation tests with a large consolidation chamber and mandrel insertion device were conducted. Based on the test result, numerical analysis was also performed to analyze the efficiency of the vertical drain method. Laboratory test and numerical analysis results showed that the effect of smear zone increased consolidation settlement but the overlapping smear zone decreased the consolidation settlement. In addition, vertical drain accelerated consolidation rate but narrowing the drain spacing did not affect the consolidation rate because of the effect of smear. The efficiency of consolidation rather decreased substantially when the smear zone was overlapped.

Reliability-Based Design of Vertical Drain Method Considering Uncertainties in Geotechnical Property (연약지반의 불확실성을 고려한 연직배수공법의 신뢰성 설계)

  • Kim, Byung-Il;Sah, Sang-Ho;Kim, Bang-Sig;Kim, Soo-Sam
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2006.03a
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    • pp.1148-1154
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    • 2006
  • Composite discharge capacity tests and smear effect tests are carried out to estimate the parameters for the reliability-based design of vertical drain method. Also the probabilistic and deterministic solutions of radial consolidation theory are presented. It compared to the result of reliability-based design and that of deterministic design using the tested and estimated parameters. The results indicated that the drain spacing is larger the deterministic method than the probabilistic method because the former is not considered the uncertainties in the properties of soil. The divergence of methods is dependent on the probability of achieving target degree of consolidation by a given time and the coefficient of variation(COV) of the coefficient of horizontal consolidation$(c_h)$.

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Power MESFETs Fabricated using a Self-Aligned and Double Recessed Gate Process (자기정렬 이중 리쎄스 공정에 의한 전력 MESFET 소자의 제작)

  • 이종람;김도진;윤광준;이성재;강진영;이용탁
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Telematics and Electronics A
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    • v.29A no.2
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    • pp.77-79
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    • 1992
  • We propose a self-aligned and double recessed technique for GaAs power MESFETs application. The gate length and the wide recess width are defined by a selective removal of the SiN layer using reactive ion etching(RIE) while the depth of the channel is defined by chemical etching of GaAs layers. The threshold voltages and the saturation drain voltage could be sucessfully controlled using this technique. The lateral-etched distance increases with the dry etching time and the source-drain breakdown voltage of MESFET increases up to about 30V at a pinch-off condition. The electrical characteristics of a MESFET with a gate length of 2 x10S0-6Tm and a source-gate spacing of 33 x10S0-6Tm show maximum transconductance of 120 mS/mm and saturation drain current density of 170-190mA/mm at a gate voltage of 0.8V.

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Consolidation Analysis of Dredged Fill Ground Installed with Horizontal Drains (I) - Program Development and Verification - (수평배수재가 포설된 준설매립지반의 압밀해석(I) - 프로그램 개발 및 검증 -)

  • Park Chung-Yong;Jang Yeon-Soo;Park Chung-Soon
    • Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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    • v.21 no.10
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    • pp.27-39
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    • 2005
  • A finite difference program with 3-D governing equation expanded from 1-D self-weight consolidation is developed to analyze the consolidation behavior of surface dredged soil with horizontal drains. Various boundary conditions with horizontal drains and seepage pressure of pore water infiltrated to the drains are considered in the program. A laboratory soil chamber experiment for the consolidation of dredged soil is performed to validate the program and the measured settlement-time result is compared with the one predicted by the program. The influence of design conditions of horizontal drains such as horizontal installation spacing, installation depth and number of drain layers, on the consolidation is analyzed.

Assessment of Drainage Discharge and Nitrate-Nitrogen Loads According to Subsurface Drainage Design in Corn Cultivated Agricultural Land in Illinois, USA (미국 일리노이주 옥수수 재배 농경지 내 암거배수 시설 설계에 따른 배수량 및 질산성질소 배출 평가)

  • Hwang, Soonho;Jeong, Hanseok;Bhattarai, Rabin
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.66 no.3
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    • pp.15-23
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    • 2024
  • Subsurface drainage improves crop productivity in poorly drained soils but may also substantially contribute impairment of surface water quality due to excess leaching losses of nutrients like Nitrate-Nitrogen (NO3-N). This research presents preliminary findings from a 3-years tile depth and spacing study in Illinois state that includes three drain spacings implemented in 2 plots. We found that the plot with the narrower subsurface drainage (Case 1) exported more drainage water compared to the plot with the narrower subsurface drainage system (Case 2). The total drainage water from Case 1 plot showed 57% more compared to Case 2 plot. Whereas we observed that the plot with narrower drain spacing (Case 1) exported only 9% more NO3-N leaching losses compared to the wider plot (Case 2). The average corn yield was observed higher in plot Case 1 compared to Case 2. Especially, we observed about 7% higher corn yield in plot Case 1 compared to Case 2 plot in the relatively dried year (2022). The preliminary findings for this study suggest that subsurface drainage systems can be optimized to reduce nutrient losses while improving the crop productivity.

The Effects of Negative Pressure and Drain Spacing in the Horizontal Method for an Early Settlement of Dredged and Filled Grounds (해안준설매립토의 조기안정을 위한 수평배수공법에서 부압과 배수재 배치간격의 영향)

  • 김수삼;한상재;김병일;김정기
    • Journal of Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.1-10
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    • 2003
  • In this paper, the laboratory test results with middle-sired ,soil box test in modeling the in-situ installing of horizontal drains are discussed the estimation of the optimum negative pressure. The test was carried out in the different vacuum pressure conditions together with the measurement for the settlement and volume change of drained water by the installed drains during the consolidation process. After the test, the water content was measured to both directions of lateral distance from the drain and depth of the soil, to find out the distribution of ground improvement and strength enhancement. From the analysis on the distribution of water content, the gradual application of vacuum pressure to higher level by pre-determined stages starting from low vacuum pressure is found to be effective and desirable. In the comparison of the degrees of consolidation with elapsed time, the calculated value by the prediction method based on the Barren's conventional theory showed a good agreement with the measured value. With this, It is positively considered that the applicability of the prediction method based on Barren's theory to the practical design of horizontal drains can be justified such as in the calculation of drain spacing and consolidation period.

Probabilistic Analysis and Design of the Spacing of Prefabricated Vertical Drains Considering Uncertainties in Geotechnical Property (지반 불확실성을 고려한 연직배수재 배치간격의 확률론적 해석과 결정)

  • Kim, Bang-Sig;Kim, Byung-Il
    • Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.125-132
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    • 2007
  • The oedometer, radial CRS and Rowe cell tests, composite discharge capacity tests and smear effect tests are carried out to estimate the parameters for the reliability-based design of vertical drain method. Also the sensitivity analysis, the probabilistic and deterministic solutions of radial consolidation theory are presented. The result of probabilistic analysis was compared to that of deterministic analysis using the tested and estimated parameters. The results indicated that the drain spacing in the deterministic method is larger than that in the probabilistic method because the former does not consider the uncertainties in the geotechnical property. The divergence of two methods is dependent on the probability of achieving target degree of consolidation by a given time and the coefficient of variation (COV) of the coefficient of horizontal consolidation ($c_h$).

Beyond-CMOS: Impact of Side-Recess Spacing on the Logic Performance of 50 nm $In_{0.7}Ga_{0.3}As$ HEMTs

  • Kim, Dae-Hyun;del Alamo, Jesus A.;Lee, Jae-Hak;Seo, Kwang-Seok
    • JSTS:Journal of Semiconductor Technology and Science
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    • v.6 no.3
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    • pp.146-153
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    • 2006
  • We have been investigating InGaAs HEMTs as a future high-speed and low-power logic technology for beyond CMOS applications. In this work, we have experimentally studied the role of the side-recess spacing $(L_{side})$ on the logic performance of 50 nm $In_{0.7}Ga_{0.3}As$ As HEMTs. We have found that $L_{side}$ has a large influence on the electrostatic integrity (or short channel effects), gate leakage current, gate-drain capacitance, and source and drain resistance of the device. For our device design, an optimum value of $L_{side}$ of 150 nm is found. 50 nm $In_{0.7}Ga_{0.3}As$ HEMTs with this value of $L_{side}$ exhibit $I_{ON}/I_{OFF}$ ratios in excess of $10^4$, subthreshold slopes smaller than 90 mV/dec, and logic gate delays of about 1.3 ps at a $V_{CC}$ of 0.5 V. In spite of the fact that these devices are not optimized for logic, these values are comparable to state-of-the-art MOSFETs with similar gate lengths. Our work confirms that in the landscape of alternatives for beyond CMOS technologies, InAs-rich InGaAs FETs hold considerable promise.

Improvement Effect and Electrical Characteristics of Soft Ground with Plastic Electrode Spacing (전극간 거리에 따른 연약지반의 지반개량 효과와 전기적 특성)

  • Byeon, Inseong;Kang, Hongsig;Sun, Seokyoun;Han, Jeonghoon;Ahn, Kwangkuk
    • Journal of the Korean GEO-environmental Society
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.13-19
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    • 2016
  • Soft ground stabilization is needed to construct large civil facilities on the soft clay ground. Pre-loading method, which is accelerating consolidation method, is generally used to stabilize the soft ground. However, pre-loading method is required long construction period and quantities of fill material. Therefore, electro-osmosis method is used to replace pre-loading method for stabilizing the soft ground. Electro-osmosis method is disadvantageous in constructive and economic aspects because it is needed a metallic electrode. So, in order to solve the those disadvantages, plastic electrode was developed to replace metallic electrode. Plastic electrode, which is made by using nano-technology on existing Plastic Drain Board (PDB), was used to supply the electric power. In this study, therefore, the model test was conducted to confirm the effect of improvement and electrical characteristics of soft ground by spacing of plastic electrode. The result shows that the effect of improvement of soft ground was decreased up to 45% by increasing electrode spacing and electrical characteristics on the soft ground were influenced by consolidation settlement with electrode spacing.

Studies on Wet Paddy Field Underdrainage Improvement in the Gum-Ho Area (I) (금호지구 저습답의 암거배수효과에 관한 연구(I))

  • 김조웅;김시원
    • Magazine of the Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.82-95
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    • 1980
  • This paper complies the results of the studies so far made on the subsoil improvement of subsurface drainage systems for wet paddy fields (those were located in the Gum-Ho area in Kyung Buk province) which had poor permeability and a high water table. In general, a drainage problem is an excess of water on the ground surface which can effect the productivity and bearing capacity of the soil. With drain pipe systems, (According to their depths and spacing) it may be possible to correct that problem. The experimentation consisted of three test plots, two of which included drain pipe systems with varing depths and width spacing of the pipes. The third plot (C) was an ordinary plot being exempt of a drain pipe system. In detail, the depth of plot A was 80 cm, and the width spacings began at 2. Om and increased by 2. Om up to 10. 0m. The depth of plot B was 60cm and the width spacing was the same as plot A. These tests were performed to research specific details; such as crop yeild, bearing capacity of the soil, the amount of underdrainage, surface cracks, root distribution, the water table level, the consumptive water depth and the soil moisture content. The test period lasted three years, from 1977 thru 1979. The results obtained were as follows: 1. During the test period, the weather conditions for the area tested were in accordance with the annual average for that area. Furthermore the precipitation factor during the spring cultivation season, the intermediate drainage period and the harvest drainage period was of optimum conditions for controling surface cracks, because of less precipitation than evaporation. 2. The difference in the level of the ground water table in plots A and B was hardly noticable, but the difference in the test plots and the ord. plot was greatly noticable. The test plots (A, B) were 30 to 40cm lower than the ordinary plot. On the whole, the ground water table of the ord. plot always stayed at a level of 15-20cm beneath the surface of the soil, the ground water table of the test plot A showed The difference in the depth of the pipe lower than the test plot B, while the test plots showed a remarkable descending effect. 3. The soil temperature in plot A was slightly core than in plot B with a difference of 0. 47$^{\circ}$C, but plot A was 1. 6$^{\circ}$C higher than the ord. plot during the flooding period, but after drainage the temperature difference climed to 2. 0$^{\circ}$C. 4. During the 3rd test year, the values of the cracks were recorded with the values of 59cm in plot A, 42cm in plot B and 15cm in the ordinary plot. Plots A and B had increased 2.5 times the value of the first year while the ordinary plot had remained the same. 5. The root weight of the rice was measured at a value of 77.2 gr. for plot A, 73.5 gr. for plot B and 65.3 gr. for the ord. plot. Therefore, the root growths in plots A and B were much more energetic than in the ord. plot. 6. The consumptive water depth measured during the 3rd year resulted in the values of 26. 0mm per day for plot A, and 24.9 mm per day for plot B, respectively. Therefore, both plot A and plot B maintained the optimum consumptive water depths, but the ordinary plot only obtained the value of 12.3 mm per day, which clearly showed less than the optimum consumptive water depth which is 20 to 30 mm/day. 7. The soil moisture content is in direct relationship to the ground water level. During drainage, test plot A decreased in its ground water level much more rapidly than the other two plots. Therefore, plot A had a much less soil moisture content. But this decreased water level could be directly effected by the weather conditions. 8. The relationship between the bearing capacity and the soil moisture content were directly inversely proportional. It can be assumed that the occurence of soil creaks is limited by the soil moisture content. Therefore, the greater the progress of the surface creaks resulted in a greater bearing capacity. So, tast plot A with a greater amount of surface cracks than the other test plots resulted in a greater bearing capacity. But, the bearing capacity at the harvest season could be effected by the drainage during the intermediate drainage period and by the weather conditions. 9. Comparing the production of the test plots to the ord. plot; there was an increased value of 840kg for plot A, 755kg for plot B and 695kg for the ord. plot in the rough rice. Therefore, plot A had an increase of 20% over the ordinary plot. The possibility of producing double crops was investigated. The effects on barley production in the test plots showed a value of 367kg per 10 acres, which substantiated the possibility of double crops because that value showed an increased value over the average yearly yield for those uplands. 10. So as a result, it can be recommended that by including a drain pipe system with the optimum conditions of an (80cm centimeter) depth and a (l0m) spacing will have a definite positive effect on the over all production capacity and quality of wetpaddy fields.

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