Dr Yongmin Kim

  • Assistant Professor: Civil Engineering (Singapore: Engineering)

telephone: 6592 3397
email: Yongmin.Kim@glasgow.ac.uk

10 Dover Drive, SIT@Dover, University Resource Centre, 138683

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ORCID iDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-8022

Biography

Dr Kim Yongmin

Dr Kim is an Assistant Professor at the School of Engineering (Civil Engineering), University of Glasgow, Singapore.

He obtained his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea in 2015.

His research lab, Digital Geotechnical Engineering Lab (DGEL), focuses on Urban Disaster, Sustainable Urban Development and Solutions using smart technologies, such as deep learning, high-performance computing, and multidisciplinary coupled analysis.

Dr Kim has gained valuable knowledge and experience in academia through various research projects, not only in geotechnical engineering but also in multidisciplinary areas. Having performed the roles and responsibilities of both a researcher and teacher has provided Dr. Kim with extensive expertise.

Dr Kim has established a broad network of contacts in the international academic and construction industry with extensive & reliable interpersonal relationships. With his extensive research and teaching background, he is confident in his abilities as a proficient geotechnical engineering expert.

Research interests

Digital Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory (DGEL):

Urban Disaster; Sustainable Urban Development and Solutions

1. Unsaturated soil mechanics

  • Role of unsaturated soil mechanics & its application to geotechnical structures
  • Laboratory tests for unsaturated soil (SWCC, Permeability, infiltration)
  • Coupled hydro-mechanical behavior with unsaturated constitutive models

 

2. Solutions for rainfall-induced slope failures in urban areas.

  • Slope susceptibility map using 3D spatial data
  • Large deformation analysis for debris flows considering soil erosion
  • Case study & Field survey (Mt. Umyeon Landslides, Seoul, 2011) using wireless Sensor Network (WSN)
  • Adaptation measures, e.g., GeoBarrier System (GBS), soil nailing, horizontal drain, bio-cementation. 
  • Deep Learning models to forecast landslides and implement early warning systems timely.

 

3. Superstructure-Soil-Substructure Interaction.

  • Deep foundations (e.g., offshore pile, piled raft) under static/cyclic loads
  • Shallow foundations situated on unsaturated soil
  • Structural health monitoring (SHM)

 

4. Underground structures

  • Earth retaining wall & case study of deep excavation failure
  • Design of concrete lining in shield TBM
  • Arcing effect on a vertical shaft
  • Seismic design of vertical shaft in multi-layered soils

 

5. Tree Stability in Singapore

  • Stability analysis of mature trees in Singapore under climate change
  • Field load tests (pulling & pulling out tests)
  • Laboratory test for Greenwood
  • Development of sensors to monitor tree stability
  • Integrated monitoring and management system for trees
  • Bio-retention system in urban areas

Publications

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Number of items: 34.

2024

Orazayeva, S., Satyanaga, A., Kim, Y. , Rahardjo, H., Qian, Z., Moon, S.-W. and Kim, J. (2024) Advanced scanning technology for volume change measurement of residual soil. Applied Sciences, 14(23), 10938. (doi: 10.3390/app142310938)

Kim, Y. , Das, S. , Shah, J. A. and Lim, L. H. I. (2024) Design of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in civil engineering. International Journal of Learning and Teaching, 10(4), pp. 539-543. (doi: 10.18178/ijlt.10.4.539-543)

Kim, Y. , Idris, L. L. H., Das, S. and Yau, P. C. (2024) Development Of Project-Based Learning In Civil Engineering. In: 18th Annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED 2024), Valencia, Spain, 04-06 Mar 2024, pp. 5942-5948. ISBN 9788409592159 (doi: 10.21125/inted.2024.1558)

2023

Kim, J., Kim, Y. and Satyanaga, A. (2023) Stability analysis for levee overflow failure due to water level fluctuation. Water, 15(19), 3402. (doi: 10.3390/w15193402)

Yau, P. C. , Kim, Y. , Wong, D., Pang, P., Kan, S. and Cao, Q. (2023) What Students Want to Have in the Post-Pandemic?: A Study about Computing Science Study Preferences and Mode of Study in Southeast Asia. In: ICETM 2022: 2022 5th International Conference on Education Technology Management, Lincoln, United Kingdom, 16-18 December 2022, pp. 59-63. ISBN 9781450398015 (doi: 10.1145/3582580.3582591)

2022

Sia, V., Satyanaga, A. and Kim, Y. (2022) Effects of heavy rainfall on shallow foundations in Bukit Timah Granite in Singapore. Applied Sciences, 12(19), 9516. (doi: 10.3390/app12199516)

Hamdany, A. H., Satyanaga, A., Zhang, D., Kim, Y. and Kim, J. R. (2022) Photocatalytic cementitious material for eco-efficient construction—a systematic literature review. Applied Sciences, 12(17), 8741. (doi: 10.3390/app12178741)

Satyanaga, A., Rangarajan, S., Rahardjo, H., Li, Y. and Kim, Y. (2022) Soil database for development of soil properties envelope. Engineering Geology, 304, 106698. (doi: 10.1016/J.ENGGEO.2022.106698)

Kim, Y. , Rahardjo, H., Nistor, M. M., Satyanaga, A., Leong, E.-C. and Sham, A. W. L. (2022) Assessment of critical rainfall scenarios for slope stability analyses based on historical rainfall records in Singapore. Environmental Earth Sciences, 81(2), 39. (doi: 10.1007/s12665-021-10160-4)

2021

Kim, S. Y., Na, W., Jun, C., Seo, H. and Kim, Y. (2021) Hydrological performance of green roof systems: a numerical investigation. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 9, 806697. (doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2021.806697)

Kim, Y. , Satyanaga, A., Rahardjo, H., Park, H. and Sham, A. W. L. (2021) Estimation of effective cohesion using artificial neural networks based on index soil properties: a Singapore case. Engineering Geology, 289, 106163. (doi: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2021.106163)

Kim, Y. , Rahardjo, H. and Tsen-Tieng, D. L. (2021) Mechanical behavior of trees with structural defects under lateral load: a numerical modeling approach. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 59, 126987. (doi: 10.1016/j.ufug.2021.126987)

Satyanaga, A., Kim, Y. , Hamdany, A. H., Nistor, M.-M., Sham, A. W. L. and Rahardjo, H. (2021) Preventive measures for rainfall-induced slope failures in Singapore. In: Nistor, M.-M. (ed.) Climate and Land Use Impacts on Natural and Artificial Systems. Elsevier, pp. 205-223. ISBN 9780128232651 (doi: 10.1016/b978-0-12-822184-6.00006-5)

2020

Rahardjo, H., Kim, Y. , Gofar, N. and Satyanaga, A. (2020) Analyses and design of steep slope with GeoBarrier system (GBS) under heavy rainfall. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, (doi: 10.1016/j.geotexmem.2019.11.010)

Kim, Y. , Rahardjo, H. and Thang, N. C. (2020) Elastoplastic behavior of compacted kaolin under consolidated drained and shearing infiltration conditions. Geotechnical Testing Journal, 43(2), pp. 414-435. (doi: 10.1520/gtj20180218)

Kim, Y. , Rahardjo, H. and Tsen-Tieng, D. L. (2020) Stability analysis of laterally loaded trees based on tree-root-soil interaction. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 49, 126639. (doi: 10.1016/j.ufug.2020.126639)

Kim, Y. , Lim, H. and Jeong, S. (2020) Seismic response of vertical shafts in multi-layered soil using dynamic and pseudo-static analyses. Geomechanics and Engineering, 21(3), pp. 269-277. (doi: 10.12989/GAE.2020.21.3.269)

2019

Kim, Y. , Rahardjo, H. and Satyanaga, A. (2019) Susceptibility assessment of slope failures in Singapore using GIS-based prediction models. In: Duc Long, P. and Dung, N. T. (eds.) Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development. Series: Lecture notes in civil engineering (62). Springer: Singapore, pp. 825-830. ISBN 9789811521836 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-15-2184-3_106)

Lee, K., Kim, Y. , Ko, J. and Jeong, S. (2019) A study on the debris flow-induced impact force on check dam with- and without-entrainment. Computers and Geotechnics, 113, 103104. (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2019.103104)

Rahardjo, H., Kim, Y. and Satyanaga, A. (2019) Role of unsaturated soil mechanics in geotechnical engineering. International Journal of Geo-Engineering, 10, 8. (doi: 10.1186/s40703-019-0104-8)

2018

Kim, J., Hwang, W. and Kim, Y. (2018) Effects of hysteresis on hydro-mechanical behavior of unsaturated soil. Engineering Geology, 245, pp. 1-9. (doi: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2018.08.004)

Rahardjo, J., Kim, Y. , Gofar, N., Leong, E. C., Wang, C. L. and Wong, J. L.H. (2018) Field instrumentations and monitoring of GeoBarrier System for steep slope protection. Transportation Geotechnics, 16, pp. 29-42. (doi: 10.1016/j.trgeo.2018.06.006)

Jeong, S., Kim, Y. , Park, H. and Kim, J. (2018) Effects of rainfall infiltration and hysteresis on the settlement of shallow foundations in unsaturated soil. Environmental Earth Sciences, 77(13), 494. (doi: 10.1007/s12665-018-7690-1)

Rahardjo, H., Thang, N. C., Kim, Y. and Leong, E.-C. (2018) Unsaturated elasto-plastic constitutive equations for compacted kaolin under consolidated drained and shearing-infiltration conditions. Soils and Foundations, 58(3), pp. 534-546. (doi: 10.1016/j.sandf.2018.02.019)

Kim, Y. , Rahardjo, H. and Satyanaga, A. (2018) Numerical simulations of triaxial shearing-infiltration tests. Soils and Foundations, 58(2), pp. 398-411. (doi: 10.1016/j.sandf.2018.02.009)

2017

Kim, J., Kim, Y. , Jeong, S. and Hong, M. (2017) Rainfall-induced landslides by deficit field matric suction in unsaturated soil slopes. Environmental Earth Sciences, 76(23), 808. (doi: 10.1007/s12665-017-7127-2)

Kim, Y. and Jeong, S. (2017) Modeling of shallow landslides in an unsaturated soil slope using a coupled model. Geomechanics and Engineering, 13(2), pp. 353-370. (doi: 10.12989/gae.2017.13.2.353)

Kim, Y. , Park, H. and Jeong, S. (2017) Settlement behavior of shallow foundations in unsaturated soils under rainfall. Sustainability, 9(8), 1417. (doi: 10.3390/su9081417)

Jeong, S., Lee, K., Kim, J. and Kim, Y. (2017) Analysis of rainfall-induced landslide on unsaturated soil slopes. Sustainability, 9(7), 1280. (doi: 10.3390/su9071280)

2016

Kim, Y. , Jeong, S. and Kim, J. (2016) Coupled infiltration model of unsaturated porous media for steady rainfall. Soils and Foundations, 56(6), pp. 1071-1081. (doi: 10.1016/j.sandf.2016.11.010)

2015

Jeong, S., Kim, Y. , Lee, J. K. and Kim, J. (2015) The 27 July 2011 debris flows at Umyeonsan, Seoul, Korea. Landslides, 12(4), pp. 799-813. (doi: 10.1007/s10346-015-0595-0)

2014

Jeong, S.-S., Jan, Y.-C., Kim, Y.-M. and Kim, D.-H. (2014) Evaluation of the NATM tunnel load on concrete lining using the ground lining interaction model. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 18(2), pp. 672-682. (doi: 10.1007/s12205-014-0597-9)

2013

Kim, Y. , Lee, S., Jeong, S. and Kim, J. (2013) The effect of pressure-grouted soil nails on the stability of weathered soil slopes. Computers and Geotechnics, 49, pp. 253-263. (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2012.12.003)

2009

Seol, H., Jeonh, S. and Kim, Y. (2009) Load transfer analysis of rock-socketed drilled shafts by coupled soil resistance. Computers and Geotechnics, 36(3), pp. 446-453. (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2008.08.012)

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Number of items: 34.

Articles

Orazayeva, S., Satyanaga, A., Kim, Y. , Rahardjo, H., Qian, Z., Moon, S.-W. and Kim, J. (2024) Advanced scanning technology for volume change measurement of residual soil. Applied Sciences, 14(23), 10938. (doi: 10.3390/app142310938)

Kim, Y. , Das, S. , Shah, J. A. and Lim, L. H. I. (2024) Design of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in civil engineering. International Journal of Learning and Teaching, 10(4), pp. 539-543. (doi: 10.18178/ijlt.10.4.539-543)

Kim, J., Kim, Y. and Satyanaga, A. (2023) Stability analysis for levee overflow failure due to water level fluctuation. Water, 15(19), 3402. (doi: 10.3390/w15193402)

Sia, V., Satyanaga, A. and Kim, Y. (2022) Effects of heavy rainfall on shallow foundations in Bukit Timah Granite in Singapore. Applied Sciences, 12(19), 9516. (doi: 10.3390/app12199516)

Hamdany, A. H., Satyanaga, A., Zhang, D., Kim, Y. and Kim, J. R. (2022) Photocatalytic cementitious material for eco-efficient construction—a systematic literature review. Applied Sciences, 12(17), 8741. (doi: 10.3390/app12178741)

Satyanaga, A., Rangarajan, S., Rahardjo, H., Li, Y. and Kim, Y. (2022) Soil database for development of soil properties envelope. Engineering Geology, 304, 106698. (doi: 10.1016/J.ENGGEO.2022.106698)

Kim, Y. , Rahardjo, H., Nistor, M. M., Satyanaga, A., Leong, E.-C. and Sham, A. W. L. (2022) Assessment of critical rainfall scenarios for slope stability analyses based on historical rainfall records in Singapore. Environmental Earth Sciences, 81(2), 39. (doi: 10.1007/s12665-021-10160-4)

Kim, S. Y., Na, W., Jun, C., Seo, H. and Kim, Y. (2021) Hydrological performance of green roof systems: a numerical investigation. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 9, 806697. (doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2021.806697)

Kim, Y. , Satyanaga, A., Rahardjo, H., Park, H. and Sham, A. W. L. (2021) Estimation of effective cohesion using artificial neural networks based on index soil properties: a Singapore case. Engineering Geology, 289, 106163. (doi: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2021.106163)

Kim, Y. , Rahardjo, H. and Tsen-Tieng, D. L. (2021) Mechanical behavior of trees with structural defects under lateral load: a numerical modeling approach. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 59, 126987. (doi: 10.1016/j.ufug.2021.126987)

Rahardjo, H., Kim, Y. , Gofar, N. and Satyanaga, A. (2020) Analyses and design of steep slope with GeoBarrier system (GBS) under heavy rainfall. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, (doi: 10.1016/j.geotexmem.2019.11.010)

Kim, Y. , Rahardjo, H. and Thang, N. C. (2020) Elastoplastic behavior of compacted kaolin under consolidated drained and shearing infiltration conditions. Geotechnical Testing Journal, 43(2), pp. 414-435. (doi: 10.1520/gtj20180218)

Kim, Y. , Rahardjo, H. and Tsen-Tieng, D. L. (2020) Stability analysis of laterally loaded trees based on tree-root-soil interaction. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 49, 126639. (doi: 10.1016/j.ufug.2020.126639)

Kim, Y. , Lim, H. and Jeong, S. (2020) Seismic response of vertical shafts in multi-layered soil using dynamic and pseudo-static analyses. Geomechanics and Engineering, 21(3), pp. 269-277. (doi: 10.12989/GAE.2020.21.3.269)

Lee, K., Kim, Y. , Ko, J. and Jeong, S. (2019) A study on the debris flow-induced impact force on check dam with- and without-entrainment. Computers and Geotechnics, 113, 103104. (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2019.103104)

Rahardjo, H., Kim, Y. and Satyanaga, A. (2019) Role of unsaturated soil mechanics in geotechnical engineering. International Journal of Geo-Engineering, 10, 8. (doi: 10.1186/s40703-019-0104-8)

Kim, J., Hwang, W. and Kim, Y. (2018) Effects of hysteresis on hydro-mechanical behavior of unsaturated soil. Engineering Geology, 245, pp. 1-9. (doi: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2018.08.004)

Rahardjo, J., Kim, Y. , Gofar, N., Leong, E. C., Wang, C. L. and Wong, J. L.H. (2018) Field instrumentations and monitoring of GeoBarrier System for steep slope protection. Transportation Geotechnics, 16, pp. 29-42. (doi: 10.1016/j.trgeo.2018.06.006)

Jeong, S., Kim, Y. , Park, H. and Kim, J. (2018) Effects of rainfall infiltration and hysteresis on the settlement of shallow foundations in unsaturated soil. Environmental Earth Sciences, 77(13), 494. (doi: 10.1007/s12665-018-7690-1)

Rahardjo, H., Thang, N. C., Kim, Y. and Leong, E.-C. (2018) Unsaturated elasto-plastic constitutive equations for compacted kaolin under consolidated drained and shearing-infiltration conditions. Soils and Foundations, 58(3), pp. 534-546. (doi: 10.1016/j.sandf.2018.02.019)

Kim, Y. , Rahardjo, H. and Satyanaga, A. (2018) Numerical simulations of triaxial shearing-infiltration tests. Soils and Foundations, 58(2), pp. 398-411. (doi: 10.1016/j.sandf.2018.02.009)

Kim, J., Kim, Y. , Jeong, S. and Hong, M. (2017) Rainfall-induced landslides by deficit field matric suction in unsaturated soil slopes. Environmental Earth Sciences, 76(23), 808. (doi: 10.1007/s12665-017-7127-2)

Kim, Y. and Jeong, S. (2017) Modeling of shallow landslides in an unsaturated soil slope using a coupled model. Geomechanics and Engineering, 13(2), pp. 353-370. (doi: 10.12989/gae.2017.13.2.353)

Kim, Y. , Park, H. and Jeong, S. (2017) Settlement behavior of shallow foundations in unsaturated soils under rainfall. Sustainability, 9(8), 1417. (doi: 10.3390/su9081417)

Jeong, S., Lee, K., Kim, J. and Kim, Y. (2017) Analysis of rainfall-induced landslide on unsaturated soil slopes. Sustainability, 9(7), 1280. (doi: 10.3390/su9071280)

Kim, Y. , Jeong, S. and Kim, J. (2016) Coupled infiltration model of unsaturated porous media for steady rainfall. Soils and Foundations, 56(6), pp. 1071-1081. (doi: 10.1016/j.sandf.2016.11.010)

Jeong, S., Kim, Y. , Lee, J. K. and Kim, J. (2015) The 27 July 2011 debris flows at Umyeonsan, Seoul, Korea. Landslides, 12(4), pp. 799-813. (doi: 10.1007/s10346-015-0595-0)

Jeong, S.-S., Jan, Y.-C., Kim, Y.-M. and Kim, D.-H. (2014) Evaluation of the NATM tunnel load on concrete lining using the ground lining interaction model. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 18(2), pp. 672-682. (doi: 10.1007/s12205-014-0597-9)

Kim, Y. , Lee, S., Jeong, S. and Kim, J. (2013) The effect of pressure-grouted soil nails on the stability of weathered soil slopes. Computers and Geotechnics, 49, pp. 253-263. (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2012.12.003)

Seol, H., Jeonh, S. and Kim, Y. (2009) Load transfer analysis of rock-socketed drilled shafts by coupled soil resistance. Computers and Geotechnics, 36(3), pp. 446-453. (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2008.08.012)

Book Sections

Satyanaga, A., Kim, Y. , Hamdany, A. H., Nistor, M.-M., Sham, A. W. L. and Rahardjo, H. (2021) Preventive measures for rainfall-induced slope failures in Singapore. In: Nistor, M.-M. (ed.) Climate and Land Use Impacts on Natural and Artificial Systems. Elsevier, pp. 205-223. ISBN 9780128232651 (doi: 10.1016/b978-0-12-822184-6.00006-5)

Kim, Y. , Rahardjo, H. and Satyanaga, A. (2019) Susceptibility assessment of slope failures in Singapore using GIS-based prediction models. In: Duc Long, P. and Dung, N. T. (eds.) Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development. Series: Lecture notes in civil engineering (62). Springer: Singapore, pp. 825-830. ISBN 9789811521836 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-15-2184-3_106)

Conference Proceedings

Kim, Y. , Idris, L. L. H., Das, S. and Yau, P. C. (2024) Development Of Project-Based Learning In Civil Engineering. In: 18th Annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED 2024), Valencia, Spain, 04-06 Mar 2024, pp. 5942-5948. ISBN 9788409592159 (doi: 10.21125/inted.2024.1558)

Yau, P. C. , Kim, Y. , Wong, D., Pang, P., Kan, S. and Cao, Q. (2023) What Students Want to Have in the Post-Pandemic?: A Study about Computing Science Study Preferences and Mode of Study in Southeast Asia. In: ICETM 2022: 2022 5th International Conference on Education Technology Management, Lincoln, United Kingdom, 16-18 December 2022, pp. 59-63. ISBN 9781450398015 (doi: 10.1145/3582580.3582591)

This list was generated on Sun Dec 22 03:22:44 2024 GMT.

Grants

Principal Investigator (PI), Development of optimum energy harvester from roadways in Singapore. Funded by Enterprise Singapore (ESG) (2024.1 – 2028.1).

Supervision

Future Projects/Proposals

  1. Energy Harvesting for Sustainable Urban Development.

  2. Structural Health Monitoring for Digital Twine

  3. Bringing AI Technologies into the Geotechnical Engineering Field

Past Projects

Project Manager (NTU Singapore), The development of slope management and susceptibility geographical information system. Funded by Building and Construction Authority Singapore (BCA). (2017.5 – 2020.12) 

  • Estimation of effective cohesion over SG using AI technology (a deep learning model).
  • Regional-scaled analysis to develop the slope susceptibility map for SG
  • Field monitoring at 12 slopes in SG

 

Researcher (NTU), Study on impacts due to climate change on biodiversity and greenery – tree failure. Research collaboration between NTU and the National Parks Board Singapore (NParks). Funded by The National Environmental Agency Singapore (NEA). (2016.10 – 2018.10)

  • Tree-pulling tests to estimate the overall stiffness of the tree-root-soil system
  • 3D numerical simulation to investigate tree stability
  • Development of an Eye-On-Tree (EOT) sensor to monitor tree movement

 

Researcher (NTU), Geobarrier system for use in underground structure. Research collaboration between NTU and the Housing and Development Board Singapore (HDB). Funded by the Ministry of National Development Singapore (MND). (2015.10 – 2017.02)

  • Construction of three GBS walls in the Orchard area
  • Field monitoring to assess the performance of GBS
  • Numerical simulation to confirm the performance and to design for BCA submission

 

Project Manager (Yonsei), Development of Seoul-type landslides early warning system. Funded by Seoul Metropolitan Government. (2015.12 – 2016.12)

  • Application of wireless sensor network (WSN) to monitor mountainous areas
  • Development of a GIS-based slope stability model

 

Project Manager (Yonsei), Green Infrastructure Technology for Climate Change. Risk analysis and disaster adaptation technologies for unsaturated weathered soil slopes under climate changes. Funded by National Research Foundation, Korea. (2011.9 – 2015.8)

  • Laboratory testing for unsaturated soil
  • Development of a large deformation modelling technique for debris flow
  • Development of a hydro-mechanical coupled finite element model

 

Project Manager (Yonsei), Study on stability analysis of urban-type debris flow dam. Funded by Forest Professional Engineer Institute of Kanglim. (2014.11- 2015.03)

  • Large deformation finite element model for the post-failure behavior of landslides
  • Development of optimum countermeasure structure design

 

Development of design guidelines for surrounding soils due to shield TBM excavation. Funded by Korea Electric Power Research Institute. (2014.01- 2015.02)

  • 3D dynamic analysis to model shield TBM excavation to assess influence zones
  • Analysis of measured data from tunnel structures

 

Studies on the cause of the 2011 Umyeonsan (Mt.) landslides. Funded by Seoul Metropolitan Government. (2012.06-2012.12)

  • In-situ monitoring of the scrap zones
  • Back analysis of landslides to figure out the cause of the disaster

 

Case study and design criteria of offshore wind turbine foundation. Funded by Daelim Co., Ltd. (2010.03-2011.02)

  • 3D numerical simulation of monopile's lateral behavior under cyclic loading
  • A comprehensive literature review of the state-of-art

 

Evaluation of liquefaction and bearing capacity of caisson breakwaters at DJEN-DJEN area in Algeria. Funded by Sungshin E&C Co., Ltd. (2009.06-2011.2)

  • Evaluation of liquefaction
  • Proposal for improvement of lowland

 

Development of seismic design criteria for vertical shaft. Funded by Korea Electric Power Research Institute. (2008.07-2010.07)

  • Development of design guidelines for vertical shafts under earthquake
  • 3D detailed numerical simulation using ABAQUS

 

Development of seismic design method for a drilled shaft. Funded by Posco E&C Co., Ltd. (2007.9-2008.10)

  • Model tests to investigate the end-bearing capacity of drilled shafts.
  • 3D numerical simulation of rock-socked drilled shafts.

 

Teaching

Current modules

1. CVE1114 Civil Engineering Skills (Python Programming, Engineering Surveying) 

2. CVE2332 Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics

3. CVE3231 Foundation Engineering (Deep Foundation)

4. CVE3171 Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP) (co-lead)

5. CVE3371 Capstone ProjectYear 3

 

Previous modules

1. CVE1222 Civil Engineering Materials

2. CVE3361 Civil Engineering Practices (Construction Law)

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