Pseudo-static approach has been conventionally applied for the design of gravity type quay walls. In this method, seismic coefficient (kh), expressed in terms of acceleration due to gravity, is used to convert the real dynamic behavior to an equivalent pseudo-static inertial force for seismic analysis and design. Therefore, the calculation of an appropriate kh considering frequency characteristics of input earthquake is critical for representing the real dynamic behavior. However, the definitions of kh, which is used for simplified analysis in Korea, focuses only on convenience that is easy to use, and the frequency characteristics of input earthquake are not reflected in the kh definitions. This paper evaluates the influences of the frequency characteristics of input earthquake on kh by initially reviewing the kh definitions in the existing codes of Japan for port structures and then by performing a series of dynamic centrifuge tests on caisson gravity quay walls of different earthquake input motions (Ofunato, Hachinohe). A review of the existing codes and guidelines has shown that the kh values are differently estimated according to the frequency characteristics of input earthquake. On the other hand, based on the centrifuge tests, it was found that the permanent displacements of wall are more induced when long-period-dominant earthquake is applied.

Pseudo-static approach has been conventionally applied for the design of gravity quay walls. In this method, the decision to select an appropriate seismic coefficient (kh) is an important one, since kh is a key variable for computing an equivalent pseudo-static inertia force. Nonetheless, there is no unified standard for defining kh. Likewise, port structure designers in Korea have a difficulty in choosing an appropriate kh definition, as there are conflicts in how kh is defined between the existing seismic code of port structures and the proposed new one. In this research, various seismic design codes for port structures were analyzed to compare the definitions of the seismic coefficient. The results were used for the proposing a unified seismic coefficient definition. Further, two dynamic centrifuge tests were performed with different wall heights (5 m, 15 m) to clarify the reference point of peak acceleration used in determination of kh according to the wall height. Results from dynamic centrifuge experiments showed that correction factors for the peak ground acceleration considering both the wall height and allowable displacement are needed to calculate kh.

On Tuesday, January 17, 1995, an earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck the Port of Kobe. In effect, the port was practically destroyed. After a hazard investigation, researchers reached a consensus to adopt a performance-based design in port and harbor structures in Japan. A residual displacement of geotechnical structures after an earthquake is one of the most important engineering demands in performance-based earthquake-resistant design. Thus, it is essential to provide reliable responses of geotechnical structures after an earthquake through various techniques. Today, a nonlinear explicit response history analysis(NERHA) of geotechnical structures is the most efficient way to achieve this goal. However, verification of the effective stress analysis, including post liquefaction behavior, is difficult to perform at a laboratory scale. This study aims to rigorously verify the NERHA by using well-defined field measurements, existing numerical tools, and constitutive models. The man-made, Port Island, in Kobe provides intensive hazard investigation data, strong motion records of 1995 Kobe earthquake, and sufficient engineering parameters of the soil. Two dimensional numerical analysis was conducted on the caisson quay wall section at Port Island subjected to the 1995 Kobe earthquake. The analysis result matches very well with the hazard investigation data. The NERHA procedure presented in this paper can be used in further studies to explain and examine the effects of other factors on the seismic behavior of gravity quay walls in liquefiable soil areas.

최근 수송선박의 대형화에 따라 기존 항만 시설의 접안 깊이 확보에 대한 필요성이 증가하고 있다. 증심공법은 기존 항만시설의 접 안 깊이를 확보하는 방법으로, 필요 깊이만큼 사석마운드를 굴착한 후 그라우팅을 통해 보강한다. 이 연구에서는 사석마운드 보강을 위한 그라 우팅 재료로 가소성 그라우트를 사용할 경우 보강성능과 충진성능에 대해 검토하고자 하였다. 2가지 가소성 그라우트 배합에 대해 압축강도 실험을 수행하여 지반보강효과를 검토하였고, 직경 400 mm, 높이 530 mm 크기의 실린더형 실험체 5개를 제작해 충진성능을 평가하였다. 구 조물의 안전성 확보를 위해 요구되는 개량체의 소요강도는 6 MPa이며, 이 연구에서 사용한 가소성 그라우트 배합 모두 재령 7일에 9 MPa 이상 으로 소요강도를 만족하는 것으로 확인되었다. 충진성능 평가 실험체의 충진상태를 육안으로 관찰한 결과, 이 연구에서 목표로 설정한 사석 채 움 높이까지 가소성 그라우트가 잘 채워지는 것을 확인하였다.

국내 시설물의 성능저하로 인하여 보수·보강에 투입되는 비용이 매년 증가하고 있으며, 이와 같이 성능저하가 발생된 구조물을 보강하여 공용 사용기간을 연장하거나, 저등급 구조물의 성능을 향상시켜 높은 등급의 구조물로 활용하면 기존 구조물을 교체 또는 개축하는 비용에 비하여 직접경비의 경우 약 80%정도의 비용을 절약할 수 있으며 이러한 직접비용의 절감 이외에도 사회간접적인 비용의 절감분은 수배에 이르게 된다. 본 연구에서는 시설물의 노후화에 따라 보수·보강방안 결정시 가장 중요한 발생된 손상의 종류와 더불어 노출환경, 시간에 따른 진행성 여부를 현장조사를 통하여 분석하였으며 이를 위하여 노후 잔교식 안벽 시설물인 광양항 제품부두 30,000DWT×3선석(L＝720m), 여수항 낙포부두 50,000DWT×2선석(L＝510m)에 대하여 정밀점검과 정밀안전진단을 실시한 결과를 가지고 발생된 손상을 형태별, 등급별 등 결정에 대하여 연구하고자 한다.