PURPOSES : This study is to evaluate environmental improvement effects of underground road project, as a case study of ‘Seobu’underground expressway project in Korea. METHODS : The environmental improvement effects of underground road construction were classified into tree sector in this study – air quality, noise, and thermal environment. To evaluate these effects, this study collected and divided environment dataset into before, during, and after ‘Seobu’underground expressway construction, and compared the change of values with entire city. In addition, the quantification method of environmental improvement effects was suggested based on the literature review. RESULTS : The result of this study indicates that there exist significant improvement effects of urban environment after the construction of ‘Seobu’underground expressway. Specifically, the concentration of particulate matters (PM10) and daytime/nighttime noise, and land surface temperature (LST) were improved along the expressway. In addition, the overall environmental benefit of ‘Seobu’ underground expressway was estimated to 1.15 billion won per year. CONCLUSIONS : To promote systematic and consistent underground road project, it is required to establish legislative system for evalauting and supporting urban improvement effects.

PURPOSES : This study aims to identify the thresholds at which various factors affecting traffic crashes lead to actual traffic crashes METHODS : To verify the thresholds, we created scenarios and ran simulations with a combination of factors that affect traffic crashes. Lateral offset and minimum TTC were used to evaluate whether an incident occurred. RESULTS : In the first scenario, the most significant factor affecting traffic crashes is curvature, and it was found that the smaller the curvature(200 meters or less), the greater the deviation from the lane. And in the second scenario, especially the passenger car scenario, no accidents occurred when the curvature was greater than 90 meters and the speed was 40 km/h or less. The smaller the curvature and the higher the speed, the more accidents occurred. Similarly, in the bus scenario, no accidents occurred when the curvature was 120 meters or more and the speed was 30 km/h or less. Also, accidents tended to occur when the curvature was smaller and the speed was higher. CONCLUSIONS : Through this study, we derived the thresholds of factors that influence traffic crashes. The results are expected to help design and operate roads in the future and contribute to reducing traffic crashes.

of actual and suspicious black-ice cases that occurred during the last 10 years in the Republic of Korea. METHODS : Based on literature review, meteorological observation data associated with black-ice formation are selected: wind speed, air temperature (T), dew point temperature (Td), and relative humidity, to set minimum or maximum threshold values based on the normal distribution of each variable. In addition, weights are assigned based on the relationship among the variables to calculate the probability of occurrence. RESULTS : The threshold values are calculated using the average and standard deviation, resulting in 7.65 °C, 56.63%, 2.99 ms-1 for T-Td, relative humidity, and wind speed, respectively. Whereas the threshold value of T-Td and wind speed is set to the maximum threshold, that of the relative humidity is set to the minimum threshold value. These threshold values are applied to the diagnosis algorithm of black-ice formation, including a 1-h accumulated precipitation. CONCLUSIONS : The algorithm is expected to be utilized as a research methodology for diagnosing suspected cases of black ice.

PURPOSES : The objective of this study is to analyze the uniform diffusion mechanism of precursor gas species, and the effect of NOx reduction technology in a full-scale particulate matter testing facility, using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). METHODS : A full-scale environment chamber was constructed to evaluate the effects of particulate matter reduction technologies on the road. CFD analysis was conducted to simulate the road environment conditions in the chamber, and investigate the effect of the NOx removal panel. The time required to reach the NOx concentration to target value in the fluid field was determined at a given inflow velocity, inlet direction, and initial inflow concentration. The effect of the NOx removal panel, and solar energy on the reduction characteristics of the NOx concentration in the environment chamber was analyzed. RESULTS : The inflow velocity was determined to be the major factor affecting the time required to reach a uniform target NOx concentration in the environment chamber. The inlet location in the transverse direction requires additional time to approach the uniform target concentration, than the longitudinal direction at the same inflow velocity. Based on the CFD analysis in the 1ppm concentration condition of the chamber, a two-fold increase in the NOx removal panel efficiency can reduce the time to target concentration by approximately 50%. It is also observed that a 20% increase in solar energy can decrease the time to target concentration by 4%–12% depending on the panel efficiency. CONCLUSIONS : This study proved that a full-scale environment chamber can be effectively utilized to evaluate the particulate matter reduction technologies applied in road facilities

PURPOSES : The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of the level of the light-environment and the driver's visual ability on the change in the driver's perception of a forward curved section at night. The study also aims to identify factors that should be considered to ensure safety while entering curved sections of a road at night. METHODS : Data collected from a virtual driving experiment, conducted by the Korean Institute of Construction Technology (2017), were used. Logistic regression was applied to analyze the effects of changes in the light-environment factors (road surface luminance and glare) and the driver’s visual ability on a driver's perception of the road. Additionally, analysis of the moderated effect of visual ability on light-environment factors indicated that the difference in drivers’ visual abilities impact the influence of light-environment factors on their perception. A driver's ability to perceive, as a response variable, was categorized into 'failure' and 'success' by comparing the perceived distance and minimum reaction sight distance. Covariates were also defined. Road surface luminance levels were categorized into 'unlit road surface luminance' (luminance ≤ 0.1 nt) and 'lit road surface luminance' (luminance > 0.1 nt), based on 0.1 nt, which is the typical level observed on unlit roads. The glare level was categorized as 'with glare' and 'without glare' based on whether the glare was from a high-beam caused by an oncoming vehicle or not. The driver's visual ability level was categorized into 'low visual ability' (age ≥ 50) and 'high visual ability' (age ≤ 49), considering that after the age of 50, the drive’s visual ability sharply declines. RESULTS : The level of road surface luminance, glare, and driver's visual ability were analyzed to be significant factors that impact the driver's ability to perceive curved road sections at night. A driver's perception was found to reduce when the road surface luminance is very low, owing to the lack of road lighting ('unlit road luminance'), when glare is caused by oncoming vehicles ('with glare'), and if the driver's visual ability level is low owing to an older age ('low visual ability'). The driver's ability to perceive a curved section is most affected by the road surface luminance level. The effect is reduced in the order of glare occurrence and the driver's visual ability level. The visual ability was analyzed as a factor that impacts the intensity of the effect of change of the light-environment on the change of the driver's ability to perceive the road. The ability to perceive a curved section deteriorates significantly in 'low visual ability' drivers, aged 50 and above, compared to drivers with 'high visual ability,' under the age of 49, when the light-environment conditions are adverse with regard to the driver’s perception (road surface luminance: 'lit road surface luminance'→'unlit road surface luminance,' glare: 'without glare'→'with glare'). CONCLUSIONS : Supplementation, in terms of road lighting standards that can lead to improvements in the level of light-environment, should be considered first, rather than the implementation of restrictions on the right of movement, such as restricting the passage of low visual ability or aging drivers who are disadvantageous in terms of gaining good perception of the road at night. When establishing alternatives so that safety on roads at night is improved, it is necessary to consider improving drivers' perception by expanding road lighting installation. The road lighting criteria should be modified such that the glare caused by oncoming traffic, which is an influential factor in the linear change in perception, and the level of light-environment thereof are improved.

Chloride-based deicing material is excellent to dissolve ice and snow in economical but they accelerate deterioration of concrete or corrosion steel reinforced concrete. Chlorine ions contained in the chloride-based deicing material currently used act as catalysts for accelerating corrosion when the air-void level is above a concentration level, even if the airvoid retain the proper alkali level. Environment-friendly CMA based deicing material has been difficult to use due to high unit prices in the past, but recently prices have stabilized. As an environment-friendly deicing material agent citric acid, which is a typical organic acid in citrus fruits, plays a role of controlling pH and preventing oxidation. This is effective against reducing steel corrosion and concrete deterioration. In the long term, environment-friendly deicing material is economical considering the damages of structures due to existing chloride-based deicing material. Although environmnet-friendly deicing material has these various advantages, they are inferior in performance to existing chloride-based deicing material. This study suggests proper utilization methods through analyzing the effects of existing chloride-based and environmentfriendly deicing material. Experimental results show that some environment-friendly products a similar level of ice-melting effects of existing chloride, but the effect of chloride-based deicing material is relatively good. This suggests that the performance of ice-melting is inferior only with the use of the environment-friendly deicing material. Therefore, it is necessary to improve deicing methods using with environment-friendly deicing material such as sand and other friction material. Further, it is considered that if the frozen area is predicted in advance and spraying is possible, the environment-friendly deicing material can be used more effectively.

우주의 자원과 영토에 대한 개별 국가의 소유권을 인정하지 않는 「UN 외기권 우주조약(1967)」과는 달리, 달에 매장된 광물 채굴에 대한 이권을 보장한 「US 상업적 우주 발사 경쟁력 법」이 2015년 채택됨에 따라 미국 및 일본의 민간 기업은 접근 가능한 행성에 존재하는 고부가가치의 자원 채취를 위한 기술 개발을 선제적으로 진행하고 있다. 더욱이 미국, 유럽과 중국을 포함한 우주 기술 선진국은 행성 자원의 확보에 한정되지 않고, 달 또는 화성에서의 실제 거주 환경 조성을 위한 현지 자원 활용(In-situ Resource Utilization, ISRU) 개념을 활용한 유인 탐사 및 거주 환경 건설 로드맵을 구체화하는 추세이다. 유럽 우주국(European Space Agency, ESA) 경우 2030년 완공을 목표로 실제 우주인이 거주하는 문 빌리지(Moon Village)와 같은 대규모 거주지 건설계획을 2016년 발표하고 이를 실현하기 위한 컨소시엄을 구성하고 있으며, 중국에서도 최근 유사한 컨소시엄 구성하거나 유럽 우주국의 컨소시엄에 공조하는 등 행성 개발 주도권을 확보하기 위한 노력을 경주하고 있다. 컨소시엄 구성을 통한 행성 개발 전략은 주도국의 입장에서는 비용과 실패의 위험성을 분산시키는 장점이 있으며, 우리나라와 같은 참여국의 입장에서는 기여도에 따라 이권을 확보할 수 있는 기회가 된다는 점에서 매우 중요한 의미를 갖는다. 특히 투자 자원의 한계가 있는 우리나라의 경우에는 기술적인 기여를 통한 참여가 바람직한 것으로 판단되는데. 이는 행성 개발에 필요한 기반시설에 대한 설계법이나 통합 규정 등의 개발과 함께, 시공 장비 및 운송 기반시설 등에 포괄적으로 적용될 수 있는 전략 응용 기술을 포함하는 원천기술 개발에 집중하는 것이 효율적인 대안으로 예상된다. 그러나 행성 개발을 위하여 기초적으로 필요한 예상 인프라와 거주지의 종류 및 규모를 추산하기 위해서는 현지 가용 자원의 종류 및 양과 거주 인원 등에 대한 정보가 필요한 반면, 필요 자원의 종류 및 양과 거주 인원 역시 인프라와 거주지의 종류 및 규모에 대한 결정이 선행되어야 추산될 수 있는 순환 논리의 어려움이 대두된다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 행성 탐사 및 거주지 개발을 위하여 ESA와 미국 항공 우주국(National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA)에서 제안한 ISRU 개념을 활용한 행성 운송 인프라 건설의 필요성을 검토하기 위한 기초연구를 수행하였다. 이를 위하여 운송 인프라의 설계에 고려해야하는 행성의 환경 인자들에 대하여 세부적으로 고찰하고 선정하였으며, 이를 실현하기 위하여 요구되는 기술들을 구분하였다. 다음 Fig. 1과 Fig. 2는 본 연구에서 고찰한 목표 기술의 정의 방법과 PISCES(Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems)에서 제작한 이착륙 패드 건설 장비를 각각 나타내고 있다

PURPOSES : A study on the efforts to minimize the road traffic noise has been underway. An attempt has been made to measure the noise level using a noise map; however, the attempt is limited to certain areas only. In general, a noise barrier is employed to prevent road traffic noise; however, unplanned noise barriers developed without considering the surrounding environment, including excessively high walls, cause problems such as infringement on prospect right. Noise ceiling at daytime in Korea is 68 dB(A), which is relatively higher than in other countries. METHODS: The noise barrier used mainly for road noise reduction was analyzed to estimate the optimal height. Related variables such as road width, the height of the upper part, distance to the building, and angle (for instance, 30。). RESULTS : A formula to calculate the optical height of the noise barrier, considering the road environment (i.e., parameters such as road width and distance to building), was developed in this study in an attempt to mitigate the noise generated from the road. CONCLUSIONS : The formula to calculate the noise barrier is expected to lead to cost saving, accurate installation of barriers, and protection of the right of prospect.

본 연구는 자전거도로 시스템이 활성화되어 있는 창원시를 대상으로 자전거 도로의 물리적 환경에 대한 공간 데이터를 구축하여 자전거도로 환경을 분석하고자 하였다. 물리적 환경을 평가하기 위한 지표는 문헌분석을 통하여 도출하였으며 각 평가 지표의 중요도 평가 및 가중치 설정을 위하여 전문가조사를 실시하였다. 최종적으로 도출된 8개의 물리적 환경 평가지표를 활용하여 현장 조사를 실시하였으며 수집된 자료는 ArcGIS Program을 이용하여 등급화 하였다. 평가지표별로 높은 점수를 획득한 구간의 면적비율은 녹시율(40%이상, 9.3%), 연결성(1.8이상, 9.8%), 자전거도로 유형(자전거 전용도로, 25.4%), 포장유형(아스팔트, 72.5%), 불법주차(무, 93.9%), 노면표시(유, 46.8%), 제한속도(30km 이하, 48.5%), 교통량(500/hr 이하, 44.3%)으로 나타났다. 8개의 평가지표를 중첩한 결과 1등급의 구간은 31-35점으로 대상지의 전체 도로 면적에서 12.4%로 나타났으며 득점요인은 도로의 유형과 녹시율로 나타났다. 또한 평균 녹시율이 35% 이상으로 나타나 자전거 이용에 있어 안전성과 쾌적성이 높은 것으로 분석되었다. 15점 미만을 획득한 5등급 구간의 경우 전체 도로면적의 24.5%를 차지하며 주요 요인은 불법 주정차, 노면표시 미비, 낮은 녹시율로 나타났다.

본 연구는 야간 가로공간의 보행자 만족도에 미치는 물리적, 심리적 요인을 파악하여 야간 보행환경 개선을 위한 방안을 제시하고 있다. 이를 위해 강원도 원주시 소재 가로수가 잘 조성된 주거지 주변의 대로를 중심으로 야간 보행 만족도에 미치는 요인을 파악하기 위해 설문을 실시하였다. 설문분석을 통하여 야간 보행만족도에 미치는 물리적 요인으로 도로정비 요인과 조명환경 요인이 추출되었으며 심리적 요인으로 범죄위협 요인과 야간 보행안전성 요인이 추출되었다. 회귀분석을 통하여 추출된 요인이 야간 보행만족도에 미치는 영향을 분석한 결과 물리적 도로정비 요인은 야간 보행만족도에 영향이 없는 것으로 나타났으며 심리적 요인인 범죄위협 요인과 물리적 요인인 조명환경 요인의 영향이 큰 것으로 분석되었다. 이는 최근 대두되고 있는 범죄예방환경설계의 방향과 일치하며 조명환경 요인을 개선함에 따라 범죄위협 요인도 개선하여 궁극적으로 야간 보행만족도를 향상시킬 수 있음을 의미한다. 결과를 바탕으로 가로 공간의 설계 시 조명환경 개선의 필요성에 대한 배경으로 활용할 수 있으며 경관시뮬레이션을 활용하여 다양한 설계 대안 제시에 활용할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

PURPOSES: This study is to investigate the consideration which relates with a disaster from route alignment process and proposed the method it will be able to evaluate a disaster danger fixed quantity. METHODS: Use the landslide disaster probabilistic map of GIS based and in about landslide occurrence of the route alignment at the time of neighboring area after evaluating a risk fixed quantity, it compared LCC expense in about each alternative route. It developed the system it will be able to analyze a LCC and a disaster risk in about the alternative route. In order to verify a risk analytical algorithm and the system which are developed it selected national road 59 lines on the demonstrative route and it analyzed a disaster risk. RESULTS: Demonstrative route not only the disaster risk to be it will be able to compare a disaster risk fixed quantity like the economical efficiency degree in compliance with LCC expense productions it compared and there being the designer will be able to decide the alternative route, it confirmed. CONCLUSIONS: Roads can be designed by considering occurs repeatedly landslides and debris flow caused by disasters in advance and expect to be able to effect that can reduce the overall cost to recover losses caused by the disaster, and temporally loss is expected.

본 연구에서는 노선선정과정에서 정량적으로 환경성을 평가할 수 있는 방법에 대한 각종 제도 및 문헌을 고찰해 보고, 이를 바탕으로 도로노선의 정량적 환경성 평가 방법을 제안하였으며 이를 국내에 계획된 도로노선에 적용하여, 국내도로에 대한 친환경성을 평가하였다. 이에 따라 중부권, 강원권, 남부권의 지역별 사례구간을 선정하고 제안된 환경성 평가방법을 수행하였다. 그 결과 각 지역별 사례구간의 해당 지역에 대한 환경점수대의 분포가 다양하게 나타남을 확인하였다. 또한 각 노선의 환경적인 정도를 나타낼 수 있도록 해당지역의 환경영향 최소화 경로를 생성한 후 이를 기준으로 각 노선의 친환경도를 분석하였다. 그 결과 지역의 환경적 민감도가 큰 지역 즉, 높은 점수대가 많은 지역인 강원권에 설계된 노선의 친환경도가 가장 낮게 분석된 결과를 볼 수 있었다.

The airborne chlorides environment by de-icing salts of the Suam road tunnel in motorway were examined. It was found that higher airborne chlorides were detected inside road tunnel than outside. Therefore, there is a need to appreciate that RC structures inside tunnel might be exposed to salt attack environment.

The airborne chlorides environment by de-icing salts of the Suam road tunnel in motorway were examined. It was found that higher airborne chlorides were detected inside road tunnel than outside. Therefore, there is a need to appreciate that RC structures inside tunnel might be exposed to salt attack environment

From December 2014 to November 2015, an automatic weather system (AWS) was installed over a wide road of Daegu to continuously measure meteorological factors and surface temperature. We investigated the effective operating period of the clean-road system using the daily maximum and minimum air and asphalt surface temperatures, with the aim of creating an optimum thermal environment. The clean-road system was installed over a part of the broad way of Dalgubul(Dalgubul-Daero) by Daegu Metropolitan City in 2011. Until now, the clean-road system has been operated from the middle of April to the end of September. We assumed that it was desirable that the clean-road system could be operated when the discomfort index was above 55. In conformity with the conditions, we concluded that the optimum operation period of the clean-road system is from the end of March to about the middle of October.

To investigate thermal environment and effect of clean-road system over a broad way, we conducted the filed meteorological observation during 12~13 August 2014. The clean-road system was employed over a part of the broad way of Dalgubul(Dalgubul-Daero) by Daegu Metropolitan city in 2011. The clean–road system in general is operated two times(4 am, 2 pm) during summertime. In case of scorching alert, the system is operated 3 times a day(4 am, 2 pm and 4 pm). To evaluate the present thermal condition and the improvement effects due to the system, we analyzed the time variation of discomfort index and WBGT(wet-bulb and globe temperature). WBGT was more than 25 during 8 a.m. ~ 9 p.m. And discomfort index was more than 75 during 8 a.m. ~ 11 p.m. The thermal improvement effect of the clean-road system was restrictive during daytime.