• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.517-529
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• 2023

Using a device composed of two lateral pressure plates (LPPs) and a steel reinforcement bar to apply horizontal pressure on slope surfaces, a newly developed prestress-reinforced embankment (PRE) is proposed, to which can be adopted in strengthening railway subgrades. In this study, an analytical model, which is available of calculating additional confining stress (σ_H) at any point in a PRE, was established based on the theory of elasticity. In addition, to verify the proposed analytical model, three dimensional (3D) finite element analyses were conducted and the feasibility in application was also identified and discussed. In order to study the performance of the PRE, the propagation of σ_H in a PRE was analyzed and discussed based on the analytical model. For the aim of convenience in application, calculation charts were developed in terms of three dimensionless parameters, and they can be used to accurately and efficiently predict the σ_H in a PRE regardless of the embankment slope ratio and LPP side length ratio. Finally, the potential applications of the proposed analytical model were discussed.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.63-69
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• 2004

최근 연약지반상에 제체 등을 시공 중이나 시공 후에 압밀침하와 수평변위가 발생한다. 그러나 연약지반상의 압밀침하와 전단변위는 동시에 발생하므로 제체선단 아래 깊이에 따른 수평변위량과 수평변위 분포를 정확히 예측한다는 것은 매우 어려운 일이다. 본 연구에서는 고함수비 연약점토 지반에 성토 재하가 발생하는 경우 주변지반의 변위를 실내 모형 실험을 수행하여 연약토의 층후, 재하하중의 크기 및 재하속도 등이 성토본체의 침하량, 주변 지반의 변위, 지표면최대 융기량, 지표면변위 및 영향범위 등을 규명하고자 한다. 이러한 일련의 모형실험에 의하여 측방유동 예측식을 제안하였다.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제8권5호
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• pp.707-726
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• 2015

This paper investigates the time dependent behaviour of Haarajoki test embankment on soft structured clay deposit. Half of the embankment is constructed on an area improved with prefabricated vertical drains, while the other half is constructed on the natural deposit without any ground improvement. To analyse the PVD-improved subsoil, axisymmetric vertical drains were converted into equivalent plane strain conditions using three different approaches. The construction and consolidation of the embankment are analysed with the finite element method using a recently developed anisotropic model for time-dependent behaviour of soft clays. The constitutive model, namely ACM-S accounts for combined effects of plastic anisotropy, interparticle bonding and degradation of bonds and creep. For comparison, the problem is also analysed with isotropic Soft Soil Creep and Modified Cam Clay models. The results of the numerical analyses are compared with the field measurements. The results show that neglecting effects of anisotropy, destructuration and creep may lead to inaccurate predictions of soft clay response. Additionally, the numerical results show that the matching methods accurately predict the consolidation behaviour of the embankment on PVD improved soft clays and provide a useful tool for engineering practice.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.241-254
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• 2019

A finite element approach is presented to examine ground vibration characteristics under various moving loads in a homogeneous half-space. Four loading modes including single load, double load, four-load, and twenty-load were simulated in a finite element analysis to observe their influence on ground vibrations. Four load moving speeds of 60, 80, 100, and 120 m/s were adopted to investigate the influence of train speed to the ground vibrations. The results demonstrated that the loading mode in a finite element analysis is reliable for train-induced vibration simulations. Additionally, a three-dimensional finite element model (3D FEM) was developed to investigate the dynamic responses of a track-ballast-embankment-ground system subjected to moving loads induced by high-speed trains. Results showed that vibration attenuations and breaks exist in the simulated wave fronts transiting through different medium materials. These tendencies are a result of the difference in the Rayleigh wave speeds of the medium materials relative to the speed of the moving train. The vibration waves induced by train loading were greatly influenced by the weakening effect of sloping surfaces on the ballast and embankment. Moreover, these tendencies were significant when the vibration waves are at medium and high frequency levels. The vibration waves reflected by the sloping surface were trapped and dissipated within the track-ballast-embankment-ground system. Thus, the vibration amplitude outside the embankment was significantly reduced.

• Coupled systems mechanics
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.93-106
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• 2022

The total embankment settlement consists of three stages: the initial settlement, the primary consolidation settlement, and the secondary consolidation settlement. The total embankment settlement is largely controlled by the primary consolidation settlement, which is usually computed with numerical models that implement Biot's theory of consolidation. The key parameter that affects the primary consolidation time is the coefficient of permeability. Due to the complex stress and strain states in the foundation soil under the embankment, to be able to predict the consolidation time more precisely, aside from porosity-dependency, the strain-dependency of the coefficient of permeability should be also taken into account in numerical analyses. In this paper, we propose a two-dimensional plane strain numerical model of embankment primary consolidation, which implements Biot's theory of consolidation with both porosity-dependent and strain-dependent coefficient of permeability. We perform several numerical simulations. First, we demonstrate the influence of the strain-dependent coefficient of permeability on the computed results. Next, we validate our numerical model by comparing computed results against in-situ measurements for two road embankments: one near the city of Saga, and the other near the city of Boston. Finally, we give our concluding remarks.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.134-142
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• 1997

The stability of an embankment Impounding a water reservoir is highly depend upon the location of seepage line with the embankment. To evaluate the accurate safety factor of an embankment, it is important to illustrate the seepage phenomenon. Of particular interest is the stability following a rapid change (drawdown) of reservoir level Seepage forces in embankments are easily determined if frictional forces are expressed in relation to hydraulic gradient Ⅰ. If a piezometer is inserted into a body of embankment, the level to which free water rises is a measure of the energy at that point. From model test result, it is possible to calculate safety factors of earth embankment. To assure the validity of this research, tests were conducted with numerical experimental models. And the experiment models were constructed with slopes of 1:1.0, 1:1.5, 1:2.0, 1:2.5. Analysis of experimental results, seepage force was analyzed according to downstream time, internal friction angle and cohesion, respectively.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.109-115
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• 1996

The movement of water through a river embankment and its influenced upon the stability of the slope of the embankment are described. The stability of the embankment is depended upon the location of seepage line. As the seepage flow occurs in the embankment, the slope of the embankment loses its stability. Of particular interest is the stability following a rapid change of water level. The variation of seepage line in the embankment model by a fluctuation of water level is discussed. The experimental models were construction with slopes of 1 : 1.5, 1 : 2.0, 1 : 2.5 and the flow velocity was turned from 60cm/sec~90cm/sec. Based on the experimental study, the following conclusions are drawn. 1) When water level is raised, the seepage line of downstream slope Is raised rapidly as flow velocity increases. 2) For the case of permeable layer, the seepage line raised rapidly as compare with impermeable layer when water lever is raised.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.51-58
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• 2001

본 연구에서는 보강제체와 무보강제체의 침투거동을 평가하기 위하여 실내모형실험을 실시하였다. 제체침투시험은 사면경사가 1:1.5, 1:2.0이고 수위상승속도가 1.25cm/min, 2.5cm/min, 수위는 15cm, 25cm, 35cm인 조건에서 실시하였다. 모형실험결과 보강재를 사용한 제체의 경우 지하수의 흐름과 상승 때문에 어느 정도의 침하와 수평방향변위가 발생하였으나, 무보강제체에서 나타난 커다란 활동파괴는 발생되지 않았다. 그리고 수위상승속도 변화에 따른 제체의 침투거동분석결과 Geotextile로 보강된 제체가 무보강제체보다 최종침하량이 감소하는 것으로 나타나 Geotextile을 설치한 제체가 비교적 물의 침투력에 대해 안정한 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.61-69
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• 2012

본 연구에서는 부지 내 절토부에서 발생하는 암버력을 층당 7m씩 총 9층으로 단계별 동다짐 성토하여 조성된 최대 63m 고성토(高盛土) 암버력 지반의 거동특성을 파악하기 위해, 각 층 성토 완료 시 지중침하계를 설치하여 성토 중 침하량을 분석하였다. 또한, 암버력을 성토 단계별로 동다짐할 경우 하부 성토지반의 구속압 증가로 인하여 지반의 변형특성이 초기 상태와 차이가 발생할 것으로 예상됨에 따라 시공이력을 반영한 수치해석을 실시하여 지중침하계로부터 계측한 성토 단계별 침하량과 비교하였다. 한편, 최종 성토완료 후 선행재하 시 계측한 침하량을 분석하여, 본 연구대상 현장의 2차 크리프 침하량을 예측하였다.

• 한국농공학회논문집
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.11-17
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• 2012

In this study, an experiment with large-scale model was performed according to raising embankment in order to investigate the cause of collapse by a change in water level of reservoir. Also, the settlement and pore water pressure by high water level and a rapid drawdown were compared and analyzed. After raising embankment for inclined core, there was no infiltration by leakage. For the vertical core, the pore water pressure showed a largely change by faster infiltration of pore water than in the inclined core. In a rapid drawdown, inclined core was remained stable but vertical core showed a largely change in pore water pressure. A settlement after a raising embankment showed a larger measure of settlement than before the raising embankment. The leakage quantity before a raising embankment and an inclined extension showed no leakage. Leakage in vertical extension was measured 160 $l$. From the result, a instrument system that can accurately estimate a change of pore water pressure shall be established for a rational maintenance and stabilization of raising embankment for agricultural reservoir.