• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.80-86
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• 2016

Earthquakes of M5.1, M5.8 and M4.5 occurred in September 12 and 19 respectively in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk Province. Theses earthquakes inflated fears of people and highlighted necessity of detailed countermeasures because we have considered our country is safe to earthquakes. In the meanwhile, earthquake also impacts groundwater and thus it was recently reported that the Gyeongju Earthquakes affected groundwater there. This study evaluates daily groundwater data collected from five national groundwater monitoring stations (Geoncheon, Sannae, Oedong, Yangbuksin, Cheonbuk) in Gyeongju. The analysis revealed that only groundwater level of bedrock monitoring well hosted in andesite exhibited earthquake impact while no wells in the other four stations hosted in sedimentary rocks showed substantial responses to the earthquakes. This may be derived from the difference of seismic velocity of hosting rocks as well as epicenter distance. Special interest on groundwater monitoring is required to predict earthquakes as precursory phenomena.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.247-256
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• 2015

This paper briefly introduces the design seismic loads in Korea (KBC 2009). Then, over 10,000 recorded earthquake ground accelerograms, with their magnitude ranging from 4.0 to 8.0 and their epicentral distance ranging from 0 to 200 km, were used to examine the appropriateness of seismic load defined in Korea known as a low-to-moderate seismicity region. The following conclusions are drawn based on the results: (1) The effective peak ground accelerations (EPA) of recorded earthquake accelerograms under $M{\leq}6.0$ and $R{\geq}15km$ appear to be less than that of MCE in Korea for all site conditions defined in KBC 2009. (2) The design spectrum (two-thirds of the intensity of MCE) in KBC 2009 is comparable to those of earthquake records in the magnitude 6 - 7 and the epicentral distance less than 50 km. Therefore, (3) the intensity of Korean design earthquake is considered to be overly high since the Korea peninsula is generally conceived to be a low-seismicity region.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.365-372
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• 2019

Post-earthquake crisis management is a key capability for a country to be able to recover after a major seismic event. Instrumental seismic data transmitted and processed in a very short time can contribute to better management of the emergency and can give insights on the earthquake's impact on a specific area. Romania is a country with a high seismic hazard, mostly due to the Vrancea intermediate-depth earthquakes. The elastic acceleration response spectrum of a seismic motion provides important information on the level of maximum acceleration the buildings were subjected to. Based on new data analysis and knowledge advancements, the acceleration elastic response spectrum for horizontal ground components recommended by the Romanian seismic codes has been evolving over the last six decades. This study aims to propose a framework for post-earthquake warning based on code spectrum exceedances. A comprehensive background analysis was undertaken using strong motion data from previous earthquakes corroborated with observational damage, to prove the method's applicability. Moreover, a case-study for two densely populated Romanian cities (Focsani and Bucharest) is presented, using data from a $5.5M_W$ earthquake (October 28, 2018) and considering the evolution of the three generations of code-based spectral levels for the two cities. Data recorded in free-field and in buildings were analyzed and has confirmed that no structural damage occurred within the two cities. For future strong seismic events, this tool can provide useful information on the effect of the earthquake on structures in the most exposed areas.

• 한국철도학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국철도학회 2009년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.15-19
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• 2009

Due to the Japan's Kobe earthquake in 1995, a cut-and-cover tunnel, which is one of subway facilities, collapsed unexpectedly. As a result, also in Korea, seismic performance needs to be secured for the cut-and-cover tunnel and currently, the subway seismic design standard is based on the seismic performance. However, there is no standard for the damage level or stability level of a member for securing the seismic performance, and the definition of multi-level seismic performance is not sufficient. By contrast to this situation, in the Japan's evaluation method of seismic performance, design earthquake ground motion having reflected there into the subway driving stability is clearly defined and the seismic performance required for structures is classified in detail. This study analyzes the Japan's systematic evaluation method of seismic performance for cut-and-cover tunnels of subway.

• 지질공학
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.617-634
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• 2020

본 연구의 목적은 경주 단구리 활성단층대에 설치된 지하수 관측정과 주변 국가지하수관측정 124개 공에서 지진발생에 따른 지하수위 변동특성을 알아보는 데 있다. 수위자료를 활용하여 시공간적 분포특성과 지진과의 상관성을 해석하였으며, 발생한 지진에 대하여 관측정의 반응에 대한 효율성(잠재성)을 나타내는 Earthquake effectiveness(ε)와 q-factor를 계산하여 유효성을 분석하였다. 관측기간 중 단구리 관측정의 지하수위 변동은 E1(2019년 4월 22일 M 3.8) 지진 발생 이후(post-seismic) 83 cm의 지하수위 하강을, E2(2019년 6월 11일 M 2.5) 지진발생 전(pre-seismic) 76 cm의 지하수위 상승을 보여주었다. 주변 국가지하수관측정의 수위자료를 이용하여 시간에 따른 공간분포 분석결과, 단층대 주변 관측정에서 수위변동이 상대적으로 높은 특성을 보인다. 그리고 충적지하수보다 암반지하수에서 더 큰 수위변동을 보여 암반 지하수가 지진 관측에 유리함을 보여준다. 이러한 수위의 상승과 하강은 지진에 의해 암반에 가해지는 인장응력에 의한 균열의 증가와 압축응력에 의한 공극의 감소와 관련된 것으로 보인다. 단구리 관측정의 Earthquake effectiveness(ε)와 q-factor의 유효범위는 각각 2.70E-10~5.60E-10, 14.4~18.0으로 산정되었다.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.1235-1240
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• 2019

지진이 발생하기 전·후에 지하수 수위는 급격하게 변화되는 것으로 알려져 있으며 지진 예측을 위해 지하수 수위 변화를 이용한다. 본 연구는 지진을 예측에 사용하기 위해 ANFIS 알고리즘을 이용한 밀양시의 지하수수위를 예측한다. 이를 위해 본 논문에서는 경남 밀양시의 기상청의 강수량, 기온 데이터와 한국농어촌공사 농촌지하수관측망의 지하수수위 데이터가 사용되었다. 예측 측정을 위해 RMSE, MAPE 오차 계산 방법을 사용하였다. 예측 결과 수위가 자연적인 요인에 의해 주기적인 패턴은 예측이 되었으나 인위적인 요인 등 다른 변수에 의해 변동되는 지하수수위 변화값은 감지하지 못하였다. 이를 해결하기 위해서는 지하수수위를 인위적인 변수 등을 수치화하여 데이터화 하는 것과 지하수수위를 측정한 관측공의 정확한 위치에 따른 강수량과 기압 등이 필요하다.

• Structural Monitoring and Maintenance
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.103-124
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• 2019

Present study concerns the safety evaluation of SefidRud dam's block No. 18 regarding probable crack propagation in the foundation gallery under a MCE record. Accordingly, a 3D finite element model of the block in companion with the reservoir and the foundation is modeled. All the associated thermal and structural parameters are derived via calibration with the records of thermometers and pendulums installed inside the dam body. The origination of the cracks and their whereabouts are determined by primary thermal and static analyses and through a linear dynamic analysis the potential failure zone and their extent and level are studied. The foundation gallery is the most probable zone among the other intensive tensile stress area to compromise the dam stability. Therefore, the nonlinear analysis of this risky region is inevitable. The results depict the permissible expansion of the cracks inside the gallery even under another future earthquake in MCE level. As a consequence, the general dam performance is assessed safe in spite of the seepage flow rate growth from the gallery fractures.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.361-372
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• 2024

Reinforced concrete (RC) bridge columns are typically designated as the primary source of energy dissipation for a bridge structure during an earthquake. Therefore, seismic repair of RC bridge columns has been studied extensively during the past several decades. On the other hand, few studies have been conducted to evaluate how repaired column members influence the system-level response of an RC bridge structure in subsequent earthquakes. In this study, a numerical model was established to simulate the response of two large-scale RC columns, repaired using different techniques, reported in the literature. The columns were implemented into a prototype bridge model that was subjected to earthquake loading. Incremental dynamic analysis (IDA) and fragility analysis were conducted on numerical bridge models to evaluate the efficacy of the repairs and the post-repair seismic performance of the prototype bridge that included one or more repaired columns in various locations. For the prototype bridge herein modeled, the results showed that a confinement-enhanced oriented repair would not affect the seismic behavior of the prototype bridge. Increasing the strength of the longitudinal reinforcement could effectively reduce the drift of the prototype bridge in subsequent earthquakes. A full repair configuration for the columns was the most effective method for enhancing the seismic performance of the prototype bridge. To obtain a positive effect on seismic performance, a minimum of two repaired columns was required.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.31-52
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• 2022

Investigating and evaluating the long-term creep behavior of historical buildings built on seismic zones is of great importance in terms of transferring these structures to future generations. Furthermore, assessing the earthquake behavior of historical structures such as masonry stone bridges is very important for the future and seismic safety of these structures. For this reason, in this study, earthquake analyses of a masonry stone bridge are carried out considering strong ground motions and various water levels. Tokatli masonry stone arch bridge that was built in the 10th century in Turkey-Karabük is selected for three-dimensional (3D) finite difference analyses and this bridge is modeled using FLAC3D software based on the three-dimensional finite difference method. Firstly, each stone element of the bridge is modeled separately and special stiffness parameters are defined between each stone element. Thanks to these parameters, the interaction conditions between each stone element are provided. Then, the Burger-Creep and Drucker-Prager material models are defined to arch material, rockfill material for evaluating the creep and seismic failure behaviors of the bridge. Besides, the boundaries of the 3D model of the bridge are modeled by considering the free-field and quiet boundary conditions, which were not considered in the past for the seismic behavior of masonry bridges. The bridge is analyzed for 6 different water levels and these water levels are 0 m, 30 m, 60 m, 70 m, 80 m, and 90 m, respectively. A total of 10 different seismic analyzes are performed and according to the seismic analysis results, it is concluded that historical stone bridges exhibit different seismic behaviors under different water levels. Moreover, it is openly seen that the water level is of great importance in terms of earthquake safety of historical stone bridges built in earthquake zones. For this reason, it is strongly recommended to consider the water levels while strengthening and analyzing the historical stone bridges.

• 지질학회지
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.557-566
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• 2018

2017년 11월 15일 한반도 남동부에서 본진 규모 5.4의 포항지진이 발생하였다. 해당 지역내 6개 지하수 관측정에서 측정된 5분 간격의 지하수위 자료 및 형산강내 4개소의 하천 수위 및 유량 자료를 이용하여 지진시의 특성을 분석하였다. 본진 발생시 4개 관측정에서 단기간내 지하수위 하강, 1개 관측정은 상승 특성을 보였으며, 수위 변동 폭은 최대 42.0 cm에 이르렀다. 특히, 진앙에 가까운 2개 관측정에서는 지하수위 하강 후 지속적으로 유지되는 특성이 나타났다. 지진 규모 및 진앙까지 거리와 지하수위 변동량은 상관성이 매우 낮은 것으로 분석되었는데, 이는 매질의 불균질성 및 미고결층의 분포 등이 영향을 미치는 것으로 보인다. 지진시 파쇄대 투수성 및 지하수위 변화는 종종 하천 유량 변화를 야기하는 것으로 알려져 있는데, 연구지역내 형산강의 수위는 지진 직후 하강하였으며 재상승 이후에는 보다 완만한 하강 추세를 유지한 것으로 나타났으며, 상승 기간 동안에 배출된 하천 총 유량은 상류의 S1 지점에서 $12,096m^3$, 하류인 S4 지점에서 $116,640m^3$으로 나타났다.