• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.337-354
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• 2013

For shield TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) tunnel lining, the segment joint is the most critical component for determining the mechanical response of the complete lining ring. To investigate the mechanical behavior of the segment joint in a water conveyance tunnel, which is different from the vehicle tunnel because of the external loads and the high internal water pressure during the tunnel's service life, full-scale joint tests were conducted. The main advantage of the joint tests over previous ones was the definiteness of the loads applied to the joints using a unique testing facility and the acquisition of the mechanical behavior of actual joints. Furthermore, based on the test results and the theoretical analysis, a mechanical model of segment joints has been proposed, which consists of all important influencing factors, including the elastic-plastic behavior of concrete, the pre-tightening force of the bolts and the deformations of all joint components, i.e., concrete blocks, bolts and cast iron panels. Finally, the proposed mechanical model of segment joints has been verified by the aforementioned full-scale joint tests.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.97-108
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• 2020

The time-consuming and less objectivity are the main problems of conventional micromechanical parameters calibration method of Particle Flow Code simulations. Thus this study aims to address these two limitation of the conventional "trial-and-error" method. A new calibration method for the linear parallel bond model (CM-LPBM) is proposed. First, numerical simulations are conducted based on the results of the uniaxial compression tests on limestone. The macroscopic response of the numerical model agrees well with the results of the uniaxial compression tests. To reduce the number of the independent micromechanical parameters, numerical simulations are then carried out. Based on the results of the orthogonal experiments and the multi-factor variance analysis, main micromechanical parameters affecting the macro parameters of rocks are proposed. The macro-micro parameter functions are ultimately established using multiple linear regression, and the iteration correction formulas of the micromechanical parameters are obtained. To further verify the validity of the proposed method, a case study is carried out. The error between the macro mechanical response and the numerical results is less than 5%. Hence the calibration method, i.e., the CM-LPBM, is reliable for obtaining the micromechanical parameters quickly and accurately, providing reference for the calibration of micromechanical parameters.

• 한국지반공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지반공학회 2010년도 춘계 학술발표회
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• pp.70-77
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• 2010

In this paper, a case study of drivability and bearing capacity of large diameter steel pipe piles at PTT LNG site in Thailand is introduced. The LNG facilities were designed to be founded on steel pipe pile foundations driven into the weathered rock formation overlaid by sand layers. The drivability analyses of open ended pipe piles were carried out using GRL WEAP program and the bearing capacities of the piles were estimated. Dynamic load tests were performed to evaluate end bearing resistance, and it is shown that the measured end bearing resistance is smaller than the calculated end bearing because the plugging does not develop sufficiently in case of large diameter pipe piles.

• 한국지반공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지반공학회 2005년도 춘계 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.713-718
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• 2005

A methodology is developed to evaluate the vulnerability of bridge piers to scour and to help establish effective disaster measures, taking into account the locality and scour characteristics in Korea. Based on the bearing capacity of bridge foundation-ground integrating system changed by scour, this methodology is able to prioritize bridge foundations reflecting on the geotechnical factors as well as hydraulic ones. The bridge foundation vulnerability to scour is categorized into 7 groups considering the concise information of the bridge foundation-ground integrating system. A case study of implementing this method which includes the analysis of the scour depth and evaluation, and categorizing the scour vulnerability of bridge foundation is presented.

• 한국철도학회논문집
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.20-25
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• 2004

Railroad geotechnical information management system was developed by using Web GIS and DB in this study. The standardization of railroad geotechnical information is progressed by classifying three groups as like basic informations, vibration informations along railway lines and design drawings. The basic informations consisted of basic and dynamic properties of soils, geophysical exploration and seismic survey/exploration. And the specification for 'human exposure to whole-body vibration' was adopted to construct the vibration informations along railway lines. The informations as like drawings and photographs were saved by changing to graphic files in the standardization of design drawings. In the case of standardization of geographical information, the topographical maps(NGIS, 1:5000) were primarily used as digital maps. Another digital maps(KRRI, 1:5000) and their geographical DB based on NGI code system were added on this maps. The standardized informations were used to construct their database. And railroad information management system was developed using Entity-Relation(ER) model which had a good feasibility for expansion and transition to other system in designing stage of database. This system consisted of layer selection, search and analysis of geotechnical informations and Zeus DB was adopted for GIS operating and user interface. This system could be a good tool for saving, searching and analyzing the geotechnical and geophysical informations. These DB systems would offered the basic informations to plans, design and construction of railroad lines etc. in practical use.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.573-584
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• 2022

Water inrush may occur during seaside urban tunnel excavation. Various factors affect the water inrush, and the water inrush mechanism is complex. In this study, nine evaluation indices having potential effects on water inrush were analysed. Specifically, the geographic and geomorphic conditions, unfavourable geology, distance from the tunnel to sea, strength of the surrounding rock, groundwater level, tidal action, cyclical footage, grouting pressure, and grouting reinforced region were analysed. Furthermore, a two-step interval risk assessment method for water inrush management during seaside urban tunnel excavation was developed by a multi-index system and interval risk assessment comprised of an interval analytic hierarchy process, fuzzy comprehensive evaluation, and relative superiority analysis. The novel assessment method was applied to the Haicang Tunnel successfully. A preliminary interval risk assessment method for water inrush was performed based on engineering geological conditions. As a result, the risk level fell into a risk level IV, which represents a section with high risk. Subsequently, a secondary interval risk assessment method was performed based on engineering geological conditions and construction conditions. The risk level of water inrush is reduced to a risk level II. The results agreed with the current tunnel situation, which verified the reliability of this approach.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.101-112
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• 2007

본 논문은 국내발생 하상재료의 하천제방 축제 재료로의 활용성 평가를 위한 실내시험결과를 나타내고 있다. 본 연구에서는 시멘트와 화강풍화토를 혼합한 하상토의 공학적 특성을 평가하기 위해 일련의 실내시험을 수행하였다. 이를 위해 입도분석, 직접전단시험, 투수시험, 일축압축시험을 수행하였다. 시험결과를 통해 시멘트와 화강풍화토를 혼합하여 처리된 하상토의 제방 축조제 및 성토재로의 활용가능성을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제20권7호
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• pp.69-78
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• 2004

본 논문에서는 역해석 방법 중 직접법의 성능에 큰 영향을 미치는 최적화 과정을 인공지능의 한 기법인 유전자알고리즘을 이용하여 역해석 프로그램을 구성하였다. 유전자 알고리즘 및 역해석 기법의 효용성을 검증하기 위하여 과거 역해석 연구 사례 중의 하나인 Gens et al(1987)과 동일한 암반조건을 가진 모델에 대한 역해석을 실시하여 그 결과를 비교${\cdot}$검토하였다. 경부고속철도 터널 현장의 내공변위 및 천단침하에 대한 계측자료로부터 최종 내공변위의 예측함수를 결정하는 방법으로 터널의 총 변위를 분석하였다. 이를 역해석에 필요한 입력자료로 활용하여 역해석을 실시하고 터널 주변 암반의 거동을 반영할 수 있는 지반의 특성치를 구하였다. 각 현장 시험에서 얻어진 지반의 특성치와 비교한 결과 본 연구에서 적용된 유전자 알고리즘을 이용한 역해석 방법이 유의한 수준의 결과를 도출하고 있다는 사실을 확인하였다.

• 한국터널지하공간학회 논문집
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2023

본 연구에서는 수치해석을 이용해 주방식 지하공간의 안정성을 검토하고 고찰하였다. 수치해석을 수행하기에 앞서 현장지반조사를 수행하고 지반조사결과를 이용하여 지보패턴을 선정하였다. 지보패턴은 암반 등급 별 Type-1, 2, 3을 선정하였으며 주방식 지하공간은 암주와 지하공간으로 구성된 형상으로 구성되어 효과적인 모사를 위해 3차원 수치해석모델을 개발하였다. 지보패턴 안정성 검토결과, 모든 지보패턴에서 천단변위, 내공변위, 지보재 응력 모두 안정한 것으로 확인되었다. 시공단계에 의한 해석결과, 암주가 형성되는 시공단계에서 지하공간에 과도한 응력이 발생하는 경향이 확인되었다. 이를 통해, 실제 시공 시 암주 형성 시공단계에서 정밀한 시공이 요구될 것으로 판단된다.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.253-267
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• 2016

The stability of surrounding rock will be poor when the tunnel is excavated through nearly horizontal stratum. In this paper, the instability mechanism of local nearly horizontal stratum in super-large section and deep buried tunnel is revealed by the analysis of the macro failure and micro fracture. A structural model is proposed to explain the mechanics of surrounding rock collapse under the action of stress redistribution and shed light on the macroscopic analytical approach of the stability of surrounding rock. Then, some highly effective formulas applied in the tunnel engineering are developed according to the theory of mixed-mode micro fracture. And well-documented field case is made to demonstrate the effectiveness and accuracy of the proposed analytical methods of mixed-mode fracture. Meanwhile, in order to make the more accurate judgment about yield failure of rock mass, a series of comprehensive failure criteria are formed. In addition, the relationship between the nonlinear failure criterion and $K_I$ and $K_{II}$ of micro fracture is established to make the surrounding rock failure criterion more comprehensive and accurate. Further, the influence of the parameters related to the tension-shear mixed-mode fracture and compression-shear mixed-mode fracture on the propagation of rock crack is analyzed. Results show that ${\sigma}_3$ changes linearly with the change of ${\sigma}_1$. And the change rate is related to ${\beta}$, angle between the cracks and ${\sigma}_1$. The proposed simple analytical approach is economical and efficient, and suitable for the analysis of local nearly horizontal stratum in super-large section and deep buried tunnel.