• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.203-216
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• 1994

The laboratory methods for compaction of soil (KSF 2312) and for moisture of soil (KSF 2306) in combination with the soil density in place by the sand-cone method (KSF 2311) are generally used for compaction control of soils. However, these methods have limitations in number of test and in accuracy. ]n addition, they are time-consuming. Therefore, they are not adequate for speedy control of embankment compaction in a project with huge amount of earthwork. The RI (Radioisotope) gauges for measurement of soil density and/or of soil moisture are widely used for the compaction control of soils in many countries. But in Korea, they have had a limited usage and available informations for uses of RI gauges are insufficient. Therefore, this study promotes efficient and safe use of RI gauges in geotechnical engineering. In this paper, fundamental aspects such as the priciples of RI gauges, gauge inspection techniques and the applicability and limitations of RI gauges for field usage were reviewed. And a new calibration curves suitable for the Korean soils were suggested.

• Proceedings of the Korean Nuclear Society Conference
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• 1997.05b
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• pp.365-372
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• 1997

이 연구의 목적은 밀도측정 및 수분함량측정용 RI 계기의 개발에 있다. 방사성동위원소를 이용하여 성토시공의 현장다짐 밀도 및 수분함량 측정에 이용되곤 있는 RI 계기는 중성자 검출부분, 감마선 검출부분, 고전압 공급부분, 마이크로 컴퓨터 부분으로 크게 나눌 수 있다. 감마선을 검출하는 G-M 검출기는 그 특징으로 인해 방사선검출 전기회로가 간단하다. 그러나 열중성자를 검출하는 He-3 검출기는 검출기에서 발생하는 신호원이 매우 작아서 검출회로의 상호 간섭으로 인한 전기적 잡음이 발생한다 이 잡음을 제거하는 것이 He-3 중성자 검출기로 열중성자를 검출하는데 중요한 문제이다. 본 연구에서 제작하는 RI 계기는 원자력법에서 제한하는 방사능 이하를 (100$\mu$Ci 의 밀봉선원) 사용하므로 종래의 RI 계기에 비해 방사선의 검출수가 줄어든다. 이에 따라 검출기의 개수를 늘려서 방사선을 검출해야 한다. 또한 본 연구에서는 He-3검출기의 검출 스펙트럼을 분석하여 적정한 방사선 검출 측정영역을 결정하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Nuclear Society Conference
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• 1996.05d
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• pp.147-154
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• 1996

외국에서는 도로건설시 성토관리용으로 '방사성동위원소(Radioisotope : 이하 RI)를 이용한 습윤밀도 및 함수량 측정장비'가 많이 사용되고 있는 추세이다. 국내에서는 1989년 제정된 건설 기술관리법 감리전문회사건립 등록기준에 밀도\ulcorner함수량 측정기의 보유가 명시되어 있고 시공성 향상 차원에서 도입될 예정이다. 그러나 국내의 토양에 맞게 제작되어지지 않았고 사용상의 방사선 관련 제약 때문에 기대만큼 실제 사용이 되지 않고 있다.$^{(1)}$ 연구발표내용은 국내에서 제작, 실험하여 만들 RI계기개발의 기초가 되는 내용이며, 만들어질 계기의 부품과 계산과정 등을 예측하는 것이다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Nuclear Society Conference
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• 1999.05a
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• pp.397-397
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• 1999

• Proceedings of the Korea Society for Industrial Systems Conference
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• 1999.05a
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• pp.217-222
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• 1999

In this study an objection, to be needed at public works, is to develop a measurement circuit of a gauage using radioisotope for compaction control. The developed gauage consists of measuring circuits for gamma-rays and thermal neutrons, a high voltage supply unit, and a microprocessor. To obtain meaningful numbers of pulse counts, parallel five and two circuits are provided for gamma-rays and thermal neutrons, respectively. Also, to minimize effects of natural environmental radiation and electrical noise, circuits are electrostatically shielded and pulses made by ripples are eliminated by taking frequency of high voltage supplied to the circuit and pulse height of ripples into consideration.

• Proceedings of the Korean Nuclear Society Conference
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• 1996.11b
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• pp.655-662
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• 1996

기술적으로는 다짐장비의 개선으로 성토다짐의 시공속도가 매우 빨라지고 있으나 국내에서 적용하고 있는 현장다짐 밀도 및 수분함량 측정 방법(KS F 2311 KS F 2306)$^{(1)}$ 은 신속한 측정을 어렵게 하고 있다. 본 연구는 외국에서 개발 현재 활발히 적용되고있는 방사성동위원소를 이용한 함수량측정기개발의 시작단계로 기본설계 결정을 목적으로 한다. 함수량 측정 RI계기의 원리를 먼저 살펴본 후 실험실 내에서 자연건조된 성토용 흙으로 다짐을 하여 공시체를 제작한 뒤, 실험실용 함수량측정 RI계기를 공시체위에 놓고 폴리에틸렌과 중성자 검출기의 개수를 변화시켜가며 일정시간동안 측정개수를 측정한 값을 분석한 결과 목표측정 시간을 1분으로 하였을 때 신뢰측정개수인 10,000개이상을 계측하면서도 경제적으로 최소인 중성자검출기의 개수는 2개, 폴리에틸렌의 두께는 7cm로 결정되었다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2003.05b
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• pp.154-158
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• 2003

In this study, to measure the density of compaction, it is designed to use the 5 gamma-ray detectors. The developed instrument consists of measuring circuits for gamma-rays and thermal neutrons, a high voltage supply unit, stable circuit unit, count circuit unit and a microprocessor. To read count pulse from gamma-ray detectors are very accurate and it can be count to data calibration excluded count of ripple.

• Geotechnical Engineering
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.97-108
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• 1994

A new RI calibration curve acquired from the laboratory tests on typical embankment materials is found to be adequate for testing subgrade materials in Korea but may not be suitable for testing materials containing gravels. Therefore this study aims for the modification of RI values that enables the usage of RI to all kinds of roadbed materials. Also other factors available for the criteria of compaction control such as air void ratio and degree of saturation were reviewed for their applicability.

• Journal of Korea Society of Industrial Information Systems
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.32-38
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• 1999

In this study, an objection is to develop a electronic circuit of a gauage using radioisotope for compaction control to be needed at public works The developed gauage makes use of radioisotope with the activity exempted from domestic atomic law and consists of measuring circuits for gamma-rays and thermal neutrons, a high voltage supply unit and a microprocessor. To obtain meaningful numbers of pulse counts, parallel five and tow circuits are provided for gamma-rays and thermal neutrons, respectively. Also, to minimize effects of natural environmental radiation and electrical noise, circuits are electrostatically shielded and pulses made by ripples are eliminated by taking frequency of high voltage supplied to the circuit and pulse height of ripples into consideration One-chip microprocessor is applied to process various counts, results are stored, Enough and meaningful numbers of pulses are counted with the prototype gauage for compaction control.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2003.05b
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• pp.42-46
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• 2003

In this study, to measure the moisture of compaction, it is designed to use the 2neutron detectors. To perform the optimal design of their circuit, it is planned high voltage generator and voltage stable circuit and they are very suitable for detection demand. Also, it can be count to data calibration excluded count of ripple.