OBJECTIVES : Visibility at night can be improved by using retroreflection for short distances and phosphorescent line markings for long distances. In this study, we analyzed the characteristics of the phosphorescent line marking through a laboratory luminance test. Field performance analysis was performed through tests conducted on the road. We also examined the luminance measurement methods using the digital image obtained during the phosphorescent visibility evaluation. METHODS : In this study, the laboratory luminance test of the phosphorescent line marking was conducted using seven specimens to characterize the luminance changes according to the type of the glass beads, the thickness of the phosphorescent line marking, and the brightness and irradiation time of the light source. Phosphorescent and general line markings were made at 150 m to investigate the field luminance performance. A preliminary review of the luminance measurement methods was made using a digital image from a digital singlelens reflex (DSLR) camera. The measured luminance ratio of the general and the phosphorescent line markings was compared with the calculated luminance ratio using luminance analysis. RESULTS: Through the laboratory luminance test, it was seen that the change in luminance, which corresponds to the brightness of the light source, appears large but the influence of the thickness and irradiation time is low. The field performance test of the phosphorescent line marking conducted on the road involved measuring the luminance on the day the marking was made and 7 days after the marking was made. The luminance was found to be 190 mcd/m2 at 30 min after sunset and approximately 10-12 mcd/m2 4h after sunset. The results of the luminance test were captured using a digital image for each time group. The luminance ratio of the phosphorescent line marking, when compared to that of the general line marking, showed a similar trend within a 13% maximum error. Additionally, when this luminance ratio is compared to the direct field measurement, it could be confirmed that the luminance ratio, as captured in the digital image, showed a similar tendency. CONCLUSIONS : 1) The change in luminance corresponding to the brightness of the light source is significant in comparison with that corresponding to the thickness and the irradiation time. In addition, the results of the field test for the phosphorescent line marking satisfied the phosphorescent fire protection standard. 2) We examined the validity of the luminance measurement method using a digital image and we concluded that the change in the luminance ratio shows a similar tendency in both the cases. The results can form the basis for luminance measurement methodology for the construction and maintenance of phosphorescent line markings.

PURPOSES: In this study, we evaluated changes in the retroreflectivity and luminance of phosphorescent road line markings with changes in glass beads and line marking thickness. METHODS : The color of line markings affects their retroreflectivity. Using a chromaticity test, we conducted the analysis of whether phosphorescent road line markings adhered to the「 KS M 6080」standard. Then, we measured the dry retroreflectivity and wet retroreflectivity for various glass bead refractive indices. We conducted wet retroreflectivity test using the EN 1436 standard as the basis. We also conducted luminance tests for different glass bead refractive indices and line marking thicknesses. RESULTS : 1. Phosphorescent road line markings specimens satisfied the 「KS M 6080」standard. 2. In dry retroreflectivity test, phosphorescent road line markings sprayed with glass beads satisfied the national police agency standard (240 mcd/(m2₩Lux)). Wet retroreflectivity test results showed that except for one type of No.1 glass beads, phosphorescent road line markings specimens sprayed with glass beads of one type of No.3 and two types of No.1 satisfied the national police agency standard (100 mcd/(m2₩Lux)). 3. Phosphorescent road line markings had higher retroreflectivity than non-phosphorescent road line markings in the dry condition. 4. Phosphorescent road line markings sprayed with glass beads demonstrated improved luminance. Luminance increased with higher glass bead refractive index and with increased line marking thickness. However, when the thickness crossed a certain threshold, phosphorescence ceased to increase; this is a characteristic of the phosphorescence phenomenon. CONCLUSIONS : Visibility across short distances can be ensured when phosphorescent road line markings are sprayed with glass beads, because of the retroreflection phenomenon. It is also possible to ensure far visibility using phosphorescent road line markings.

교통안전시설물은 도로 이용자가 필요로 하는 정보를 사전에 전달하고, 또한 행동을 동일하게 통제함으 로서 도로상의 안전 확보 및 교통 소통을 증진하는 시설이다. 교통안전시설 중 선으로 표시하는 중앙선, 구분선 등의 차선은 운전자에게 진로 및 도로선형 등의 시각적인 정보를 제공함으로써 운전자의 안전하고 편리한 운행을 돕는 중요한 역할을 한다. 최근 야간에 차선이 보이지 않아 운전자들의 야간 주행안전성이 문제가 되고 있다. 이와 같은 야간 주행 문제는 최근 3년간 야간 교통사고 사망자 수가 전체 사망자 수의 52.8%로 절반 이상을 차지할 만큼 대안 마련이 필요한 실정이다. 노면표시의 시인성은 자동차 전조등에서 나오는 빛을 유리알에 의해 재귀반사 함으로써 이루어진다. 하지만 유리알에 의한 재귀반사는 전조등 거리 에 따른 시인거리에 한계가 있고, 전조등 빛이 닿지 않는 구간인 굴곡이 심한 산지부 도로나 커브가 있는 회전구간에서 시인거리가 극히 제한될 수밖에 없다. 해외에서 주로 연구되고 있는 축광 노면표시는 재귀반 사 방식의 한계를 극복할 수 있고, 조명시설이 부족한 구간에 설치 시 야간 주행안전성을 향상시킬 수 있 다. 하지만, 대부분 축광에 의해 도료 자체에서 방출되는 빛만을 이용하여 시인성을 확보하는 기술로 자동 차의 전조등이 비추는 영역에서는 축광에 의한 시인성 효과를 얻기가 어렵다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 축광 노면표시에 유리알을 살포하여 자동차 전조등이 비추는 근거리에서는 재귀반사를 통한 시인성을 확보하 고, 원거리에서는 축광에 의한 시인성을 확보할 수 있는 축광 노면표시 개발을 위한 기초실험을 하고자 한 다. 이를 위해 유리알 성능과 노면표시 두께에 따른 축광 노면표시의 재귀반사도 및 휘도 성능을 비교･분 석하였고, 본 연구 결과는 향후 축광 노면표시 개발에 필요한 기초자료로 활용할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 축광 노면표시에 유리알을 살포하여 재귀반사와 휘도를 동시에 얻을 수 있는 노면표시 개발을 위한 기초실험을 수행하였다. 본 연구를 수행하며 도출한 결론은 다음과 같다. 1. 축광 노면표시 의 색도는「KS M 6080」기준을 만족하는 것으로 나타났다. 2. 축광 노면표시의 건조상태 재귀반사 실험 결과, 축광 노면표시에 유리알 살포시 경찰청 재귀반사 기준인 240 mcd/(㎡･Lux)를 모두 만족하는 것으 로 나타났다. 습윤상태 재귀반사 실험 결과도 유리알 1종 1호를 제외한 유리알 1종 3호와 2종 1호를 살포 한 축광 노면표시 시편은 경찰청 우천시 재귀반사 기준인 100mcd/(㎡･Lux)를 만족하는 것으로 나타났 다. 이에 따라 축광 노면표시에서도 유리알 살포시 자동차 전조등에 의한 재귀반사로 근거리 시인성 확보 가 가능할 것으로 판단된다. 3. 축광 노면표시는 일반 노면표시에 비해 유리알을 살포하지 않아도 도료 자체적으로 건조상태 재귀반사 성능이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 이는 축광 노면표시 도료가 자체적으로 빛 을 발산하기 때문인 것으로 판단된다. 4. 축광 노면표시에 유리알 살포시 축광 성능이 개선됨을 확인하였 고, 유리알 굴절률이 높아질수록 휘도 값이 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 축광 노면표시의 두께가 두 꺼워질수록 휘도가 증가하긴 하지만 일정수준 이상으로 두께가 증가할 경우 축광 성능이 포화되어 더 이 상 휘도가 증가하지 않는 것으로 나타났다.

PURPOSES : This study was conducted to derive the optimum mixing ratio of phosphorescent pigment for the development of phosphorescent line marking. METHODS: In this study, we utilized a literature review and case study methodology, to describe the domestic and foreign state of practice for the production and mixing of phosphorescent pigment for use in line marking. The optimal mixing ratio was derived by comparing the reduction in luminance over time for the various phosphorescent pigment mixing ratios identified in the literature. In addition, performance and construction characteristics were analyzed using field testing techniques. RESULTS : The results were as follows: 1) the results of the luminance performance standards tests showed that all of the phosphorescence test specimens satisfied the phosphorescent fire protection standard. As the phosphorescent pigment mixing ratio increased, the luminance value increased, 2) the luminance reduction rate was minimum at the mixing ratio of 50%. However, when compared to a mixing ratio 40%, a small difference was recorded, the luminance reduction rate from the mixing ratio of 40% is judged as being converged. Therefore, in view of the economic efficiency, it was determined that the optimal mixing ratio was 40%, 3) as a result of construction on the field, a mixing ratio of 40% was found to have a higher luminance value than the general line marking for up to three hours after sunset, 4) it was found that the phosphorescent line markings without glass beads spraying had a higher luminance value than the phosphorescent line markings with glass beads spraying. CONCLUSIONS : Through the results of the basic experiments of the line markings obtained by blending a phosphorescent pigment, the results could be applied to play an important role in the development of phosphorescent line marking paint technology and in establishing application planning for on-site construction characteristics.

PURPOSES: This study suggests the application of glow line marking technology for reducing traffic accidents at nighttime. METHODS: In this study, using a statistical analysis, we analyzed the characteristics of traffic accidents occurring at nighttime. Next, the strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat (SWOT) factors were derived based on a current-status analysis of glow line marking technology and road environments. An SO strategy, ST strategy, WO strategy, and WT strategy were established in accordance with the four SWOT factors. RESULTS : This study suggests that the following strategies should be promoted to apply glow line marking technology to a road environment: 1) an activation strategy for the technological development of glow line markings for a new paradigm in reducing traffic accidents, 2) a benefit enhancement strategy applying glow line marking technology in places where nighttime traffic accidents frequently occur, 3) a strategy for the expansion of glow line marking by replacing streetlights, and 4) a strategy for enhancing road applications through the development of various line marking methods in consideration of both performance and costs. CONCLUSIONS : The application of glow line markings in a road environment can contribute to a reduction of traffic accidents at nighttime, and aid energy savings from the replacement of streetlights.

고속도로에서 재령이 20년이 넘는 노후 콘크리트가 늘어남에 따라 콘크리트 포장의 보수/보강이 중요한 이슈로 대두되고 있다. 노후 콘크리트 포장의 보강 대안으로서 아스팔트 덧씌우기가 많이 사용되고 있으나 반사균열 및 포트홀 등 체류수로 인한 문제가 심각하게 대두되고 있다. 본 연구는 반사균열 및 체류수의 문제를 최소화하기 위해 고안된 접착식 방수층을 소개하였으며 포장가속시험을 통해 일반 택코팅을 적용한 합성단면포장과 비교평가를 실시하였다. 실험은 강우를 모사하기 위해 물을 뿌리면서 진행하였고 덧씌우기 포장체의 거동 및 수분 저항 특성을 분석하였다. 연구결과 접착식 방수층은 아스팔트 포장과 콘크리트 포장이 일체로 거동하는 것을 도와주기 때문에 아스팔트 포장체에 발생하는 거동이 일반 택코팅 구간과 완전히 다른 것으로 나타났다. 또 수분의 유입을 최소화하므로 결과적으로 반사균열의 발생을 약 70% 지연시키는 것으로 나타났으며, 체류수로 인한 손상도 줄여주는 것으로 나타났다.