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Application of Geotechnical Properties to the Slope Stability Analysis in Deep Weathered Zone (깊은 풍화대 사면의 안정성 해석에서 물성치 산정 및 적용)

  • Kim, Kyung-Tae;Park, See-Boum;Kim, Chang-Hyun;Lee, Jong-Bum;Yoon, Yea-Won
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2006.03a
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    • pp.768-776
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    • 2006
  • Recently in spite of Development of Investigation machine, in Application of Geotechnical Properties by empirical recommendation to the Slope Stability Analysis. It is generally Application of convenience and conservative Geotechnical Properties by Borehole Shear Test(BST) in Representative Zone that Non-Division of Increase as the depth of Strength Parameters In Deep Weathered Zone. Therefore, it is become environment pollution and Non-Economical Slope Design to Application of convenience and conservative Geotechnical Properties. The production mechanism of Deep Weathered Zone is tend to Weathering Degree low and Strength increase by increase as the depth. it is realistic design that Division of Deep Weathered Zone and application Geotechnical Properties of Each Layer. In this Paper, Determined The Relationship of Strength Parameters between Standard Penetration Test(SPT), Borehole Shear Test(BST) and empirical recommendation also Applyed each strength parameters of divided zone to the Slope Stability Analysis by continuous Borehole Shear Test(BST) in Deep Weathered Zone during design of The 2nd Bridge Connection Road of Incheon International Airport.

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Collapse risk evaluation method on Bayesian network prediction model and engineering application

  • WANG, Jing;LI, Shucai;LI, Liping;SHI, Shaoshuai;XU, Zhenhao;LIN, Peng
    • Advances in Computational Design
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    • v.2 no.2
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    • pp.121-131
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    • 2017
  • Collapse was one of the typical common geological hazards during the construction of tunnels. The risk assessment of collapse was an effective way to ensure the safety of tunnels. We established a prediction model of collapse based on Bayesian Network. 76 large or medium collapses in China were analyzed. The variable set and range of the model were determined according to the statistics. A collapse prediction software was developed and its veracity was also evaluated. At last the software was used to predict tunnel collapses. It effectively evaded the disaster. Establishing the platform can be subsequent perfect. The platform can also be applied to the risk assessment of other tunnel engineering.

New Technologies and Development in Observational Methods and Research Needs in Geotechnical Engineering (지반공학 분야의 국외 정보화 시공기술 적용 사례 및 발전 방향)

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    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2000.03c
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    • pp.37-54
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    • 2000
  • The observational method using field measurement technique have contributed significantly to advancements in the state-of-the art of geotechnical engineering in the 20th century. Due to the rapid development in computer technology, Internet and GIS have become an integral part of civil engineering project management. This paper presents new technologies and development in observational method which have valuable implication on field measurement in geotechnical engineering. Systematic approach to planning monitoring program in geotechnical instrumentation is also presented. Finally, research needs in development and application of integrated design/construction management system in geotechnical engineering projects are discussed.

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Application of the Arrhenius Equation in Geotechnical Engineering

  • Yoon, Hyung-Koo
    • The Journal of Engineering Geology
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.575-581
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    • 2014
  • The reliable measurement of geotechnical properties in cold regions should account for their fluctuations with temperature. The objective of this paper is to introduce a chemical model based on the Arrhenius equation that can predict the properties of materials as their temperature changes. The model can monitor phases and reaction rates as they change with temperature. It has been already applied in the fields of geology, construction, chemistry, materials engineering, and food science. The application of the Arrhenius equation requires a reliable estimate of the activation energy. Therefore, this study also demonstrates several methods for evaluating activation energy in different contexts through summaries and reviews of previous research related to the Arrhenius equation. This paper may be of wide use in obtaining temperature-dependent parameters in geotechnical engineering.

Physical Modeling of Geotechnical Systems using Centrifuge

  • Kim, Dong-Soo;Kim, Nam-Ryong;Choo, Yun-Wook
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2009.09a
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    • pp.194-205
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    • 2009
  • In geotechnical engineering, the mechanical characteristics of soil, the main material of geotechnical engineering, is highly related to the confining stress. Reduced-scale physical modeling is often conducted to evaluate the performance or to verify the behavior of the geotechnical systems. However, reduced-scale physical modeling cannot replicate the behavior of the full-scale prototype because the reduced-scale causes difference of self weight stress level. Geotechnical centrifuges are commonly used for physical model tests to compensate the model for the stress level. Physical modeling techniques using centrifuge are widely adopted in most of geotechnical engineering fields these days due to its various advantages. In this paper, fundamentals of geotechnical centrifuge modeling and its application area are explained. State-of-the-art geotechnical centrifuge equipment is also described as an example of KOCED geotechnical centrifuge facility at KAIST.

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Application of Digital Photogrammetry Technique in Geotechnical Engineering (지반공학에서의 수치영상기법의 활용)

  • Han, Jung-Geun;Hong, Ki-Kwon;Cho, Sam-Deok;Lee, Kwang-Wu
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2007.09a
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    • pp.465-477
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    • 2007
  • Recently a number of research has been performed for the combination of new high technologies in order to find the solutions for various problems in civil engineering research field. Various high-tech measuring instruments have been applied to the geotechnical engineering field, and many attempts have also been performed for the more accurate measurements. Especially, the researches using image on the digital photogrammetry technique are gradually extending nowadays. The computer program developed using the digital photogrammetry technique and the case studies are explained and presented in this paper. Therefore, it could be considered that not only the measurement with high-accuracy but the disaster prevention should be available through the practical use of digital photogrammetry technique. The applicability would also be increased in the measurement of both the geotechnical engineering field as well as other research fields.

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Case History Applications of Reliability Methods in Geotechnical Engineering: Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities

  • Gilbert, R.B.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2006.10a
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    • pp.3-20
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    • 2006
  • The following lessons have been learned from the application of reliability methods in the practice of geotechnical engineering: 1. Establishing Goals Is Important; 2. Mitigating Consequences Can Be Effective; 3. Performance Depends on Systems; 4. Physical Factors Are Important in Statistical Models; 5. Too Much and Too Little Conservatism Are Both Problems; 6. Value of Information Depends on Decision Making; and 7. Effective Communication Is Essential. While the potential for application of reliability methods in the future is unlimited, there are major needs related to each of these lessons that will have to be addressed in order to realize this potential.

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Development of AE/MS monitoring system and its application (AE/MS 모니터링시스템개발과 적용연구)

  • Cheon, Dae-Sung;Jung, Yong-Bok;Park, Chan;Synn, Joong-Ho;Jang, Hyun-Ick
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2008.03a
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    • pp.199-210
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    • 2008
  • Acoustic emission(AE)/Microseimsic(MS) activities are low-energy seismic events associated with a sudden inelastic deformation such as the sudden movement of existing fractures, the generation of new fractures or the propagation of fractures. These events rapidly increase before major failure and happen within a given rock volume and radiate detectable seismic waves. The main difference between AE and MS signals is that the seismic motion frequencies of AE signals are higher than those of MS signals. As the failure of geotechnical structures usually happens as a high velocity and small displacement, it is not easy to determine the precursor and initiation stress level of failure in displacement detection method. To overcome this problem, AE/MS techniques for detection of structure failure and damage have recently adopt in civil engineering. In this study, AE/MS monitoring system, which consist of sensor, data acquisition and operation program, is constructed with domestic technology. To verify and optimize the developed system, we are now carrying out the field application at an underground research laboratory and the developed AE/MS monitoring will be used in detecting of seismic events with various scales.

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Application of hydraulic cylinder testing to determine the geotechnical properties of earth-filled dams

  • Rodriguez, Roman F.;Nicieza, Celestino G.;Gayarre, Fernando L.;Lopez, Francisco L. Ramos
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.9 no.4
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    • pp.483-498
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    • 2015
  • This article describes a new in-situ load test called the Hydraulic Cylinder Test (HCT) and its application to determine the geotechnical properties of soil-rock mixtures. The main advantages of the test are its easy implementation, speed of execution and low-cost. This article provides a detailed description of the equipment and the test procedure, and examines a case study of its application to determine the geotechnical properties of an earth-filled dam for a tailings pond. The containment dams of the ponds are made from blocks of gypsum and marl, obtained from the excavation of the ponds, mixed in a matrix of sands and clays. The size of the rocks varies between 1 and 30 cm. The HCT is particularly useful for determining the geotechnical properties of this type of soil-rock mixture. Nine HCTs were carried out to determine its strength (c, ${\phi}$) and deformation (B, G) properties. The results obtained were validated using the Bim strength criterion, recently proposed, and some pressure meter tests carried out beforehand. The properties obtained are used to analyze the stability of the dam using computer simulations and a modification to its design is proposed.

Applications of Shear Wave Velocity in Geotechnical Engineering (지반공학 분야에서의 전단파속도의 활용)

  • Kim, Dong-Soo
    • 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2007.06a
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    • pp.7-23
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    • 2007
  • The shear wave velocity is directly related to the deformation characteristic of soils which is an engineering property represented by the shear modulus. This feature presents an opportunity of advantageous utilization of the shear wave velocity for deformation analysis in geotechnical engineering applications, since the deformation modulus is determined on strong theoretical basis, whereas penetration resistances such as N by SPT or qc by CPT rely on empirical relations. Furthermore, it is an engineering property that can be evaluated by performing the same basic measurement in the laboratory and field, and various problems in geotechnical engineering can be dealt with economically and reliably when the field and laboratory methods are combined effectively. In this article, assessment of nonlinear deformation characteristic of soils based on synergic use of the field and laboratory test results is described, and representative case histories of geotechnical applications of the shear wave velocity are illustrated.

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