PURPOSES : In this study, a series of fundamental falling head permeability tests were conducted on a binary particle mix bedding to determine the minimum water level, bedding layer thickness, and amount of dust that can result in the stable permeability with high repeatability. The determined condition is used to develop a CFD-DEM coupled clogging model that can explain the movement of dust particles in flowing water of a block pavement system. METHODS: A binary particle mixture is utilized to experimentally simulate an ideal bedding layer of a block pavement system. To obtain a bedding layer with maximum packing degree, the well-known particle packing degree model, i.e., the modified Toufar model, was utilized. The permeability of the bedding layer for various water levels, bedding layer thicknesses, and amounts of dust was calculated. The permeability for a small water level drop was also plotted to evaluate the effect of dust on the bedding layer clogging. RESULTS: It was observed that a water level of 100 mm, bedding depth of 70 mm, and dust amount of 0.3 g result in a stable permeability condition with high repeatability. The relationship between the minimum dust amount and surface clogging of the bedding layer was suggested based on the evaluation of the volumetric calculation of the particle and void and the permeability change in the test. CONCLUSIONS: The test procedure to determine the minimum water level, bedding thickness, and dust amount was successfully proposed. The mechanism of clogging on the surface of the bedding layer was examined by relating the volumetric characteristics of dust to the clogging surface.

PURPOSES: This study aims to develop a rational procedure for estimating the pavement roughness index considering vehicle wandering. METHODS: The location analysis of the passing vehicle in the lane was performed by approximately 1.2 million vehicles for verification of the wandering distribution. According to verification result, the distribution follows the normal distribution pattern. The probability density function was estimated using each lane's wandering distribution model. Then the procedure for applying a weighted value into the lane profile was conducted using this function. RESULTS : The modified index, MRIw, with consideration towards applying the wandering weighted value application was computed then compared with MRI. It was found that the Coefficient of Variation for distribution of lateral roughness index in the lane was high in the case of a large difference between each index (i.e., MRIw and MRI) observed. CONCLUSIONS : This result confirms that the new procedure with consideration of the weight factor can successfully improve the lane representative characteristics of the roughness index.

PURPOSES : One of the main components of road projects funded by the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) is the improvement or rehabilitation of existing pavements. The result is that pavement structures are critical to the success of a project. There is, however, no design standard available at present that reflects a region's specific features including climate conditions and quality of pavement materials. For this reason, a comparative study of the major EDCF borrowers' flexible pavement design standards was conducted. This study led to the proposal of a new method for applying flexible pavement designs which can be used for EDCF-funded projects in Asia. METHODS : The method has been produced by adjusting some input data of the "AASHTO Interim Guide for Design of Pavement Structures" in accordance with certain Asian countries' geometrical features, tropical and subtropical weather, and strength of pavement materials. The Philippine regional factors, having five different grades, have been selected after taking into consideration the amount of rainfall, strength of pavement materials, and characteristics of the Asia and Pacific regions. Structural layer coefficients have been prepared for two different regions according to the geometric difference between Southeast and Southwest Asia. The Philippine and Sri Lankan coefficients have been used for Southeast Asia and Southwest Asia, respectively. CONCLUSIONS : Owing to applying this new method, it was verified that the thickness of the pavement was underestimated by between 11 cm and 16 cm compared with the originally designed thickness. Having discovered that the use of the Korean and Americanoriented factors and coefficients is not appropriate for other Asian countries, the new method is expected to enhance the quality of pavement in future projects.

국내 고속도로는 아래 fig 1.(left)과 같이 1970년 개통한 경부고속도로를 시작으로 2010년대에 접어들면서 전국에 도로 네트워크를 구성하였다. 최근 노후화된 포장의 증가로 도로 포장 유지관리에 대한 필요성이 증가하고 있으며, fig 1.(right)는 보수 기법으로 아스팔트 덧씌우기의 비율이 약 62%로 지배적인 것을 보여준다. 하지만, 아스팔트 덧씌우기 또는 복합 포장의 부착 상태가 불량할 경우 포장 수명의 최대 80%까지 감소된다는 연구결과가 보고되었음에도(Khweir and Fordyce, 2003), 국내에서는 명확한 평가 기준이 마련되어 있지 않다. 따라서, 본 연구는 기존 콘크리트 포장 위 아스팔트 덧씌우기의 부착 저항성 평가 방법에 대한 기준을 제시하고, 온도와 표면 거칠기에 따른 부착 거동 특성을 정의하였다. 실험 방법으로는 부착 파손의 결정적인 전단 모드에 대하여 평가하였으며, 장비는 Direct Shear Tester를 이용하여 평가하였으며, 실험의 반복성을 향상시키기 위해 포장 거칠기 모사 시편을 제작하여 평가하였다. 평가 결과 온도와 표면 거칠기에 따라 영향을 받는 것을 확인하였으며, 높은 온도에서 낮은 최대 전단강도를 보였고, 표면 거칠기에 따라서는 MTD가 가장 높은 6mm Tinning이 아닌 Undersealing 표면에서 가장 높은 최대 전단강도를 나타내었다. 다음 fig 2.는 다양한 온도에서 표면 거칠기에 따른 전단 거동을 비교한 그래프이다.

The discontinuity movements of the Portland cement concrete (PCC) layer due to temperature fluctuations and traffic loading are primary causes of the reflection cracking in asphalt overlays. The thermal expansion and contraction of the discontinuities at the PCC layer induces tension at the bottom of the asphalt overlay layer creating excessive strains which causes cracking. The additional cyclic discontinuity movements from the thermal fluctuations and traffic loads propagates the cracks initiated until failure of the overlay layer. However, the crack behaviors of asphalt mixtures varies with temperature due to its viscoelastic property. As such, there is a need to investigate the cracking behavior of asphalt mixtures with varying temperatures and loading conditions. A modified overlay tester developed to evaluate the cracking resistance of asphalt mixtures in various loading directions and different confining temperatures was used to investigate the behavior of asphalt materials with various temperatures and loading conditions. The laboratory test was conducted in 2 segments. The first segment investigates the asphalt cracking behavior subjected to horizontal loading in 3 varying temperatures (10, 25 and 40C) which simulates the cyclic thermal contraction and expansion at the discontinuity. The second segment examines the cracking propagation of the asphalt mixture subjected to vertical loading in 3 varying temperatures. A load dissipation curve per loading cycle is generated in each test along with the images taken on the face of the specimen to monitor the crack propagation. Results have shown that asphalt mixtures undergo a 3-phase cracking behavior: initiation, propagation and failure. This is evident in the load dissipation curve when the initiation phase shows a rapid reduction of peak loads in first series of loading cycles which is followed by a slow and constant load reduction over a certain number of cycles. Failure occurs when there is a sudden decline in peak load and the percent reduction of the load is achieved. Figure 1 shows a fine dense grade asphalt mixture subjected to horizontal movement at 10C. Meanwhile, the load dissipation curve is further investigated by analyzing the images captured during testing. It can be seen that the first visible crack can be identified after 40 cycles which steadily propagates up to 600 cycles. However, between 600 and 700 loading cycles, there is a sudden dip in peak load which shows that at that the stage the crack has already propagated to the top of the test specimen as shown in Figure 2. Other tests have shown that the cracking patterns and load dissipation curves vary with different testing temperatures signifying that low temperature is more susceptible to early failure with constant differential movement. Further tests signify that using a general formula, parameters are calculated which refer to fracture properties of the material.

PURPOSES : This study focuses on the evaluation of interface performance with varying surface texture and tack coat application in an asphalt overlay. METHODS : The evaluation is carried out in two phases: tracking test and interface bond strength test. Using an image processing tool, tracking test is conducted to evaluate the susceptibility of the tack coat material to produce excessive tracking during application. Using the pull-off test method, the bond strength test is performed to determine the ability of the interface layer to resist failure. RESULTS: Results show that the underseal application yields less tracking compared to other applications. However, the bond strength is barely within the minimum acceptable value. On the other hand, RSC-4 produces higher bond strength for all surface types, but the drying time is long, which produces excessive tracking. CONCLUSIONS: While underseal application may be suitable for a trackless condition, the bond strength is less appealing compared to the rest of the tack applications available. RSC-4 demonstrated a high and consistent bond strength performance, but more time is required for drying to avoid excessive tracking. Tack coat application and surface type combination produce varying results. Therefore, these should be considered when selecting suitable future tack coat application options.

PURPOSES: This study supports the evidence that it is possible to rehabilitate a damaged pavement with a lane closure specifically based on the Gimcheon~Sunsan project. METHODS : The prediction results from the simulation programs were compared with field monitoring, which focused on traffic management planning, congestion (length, time, and passing speed), bypass, and user cost, among others. RESULTS : The research results showed that lane closure application and pavement repair of the aged pavement in Korea were possible, even though the prediction results were minimally different from the field monitoring. The road agency contributes to service life extension of the rehabilitated pavement using this method. CONCLUSIONS: A marginal effect caused by the lane closure was observed on travelling users or vehicles, and the user cost of pavement repair decreased. Therefore, introducing the repair method or rehabilitation in Korea is possible. Information dissemination through various media was properly done to execute the project well. Moreover, the construction area traffic utilized nearby alternative roads. Therefore, improving the repaired pavemen’s service life while ensuring that the pavement management agency can provide a road with comfortable user riding quality was possible.

아스팔트 덧씌우기 보수공법에서 하부 슬래브와의 접착 불량에 따른 밀림현상 및 층간 분리 (Delamination)등이 보수 공법의 공용성을 결정짓고 있다. 이 연구는 국내 노후화된 고속도로 콘크리트 포장의 덧씌우기 공법 적용 시 접착력 향상 및 시공성 향상을 위한 최적의 Tack Coat 재료 및 공법을 선 정하는데 있다. 기존 콘크리트 포장 위에 Tack Coat 도포 후 아스팔트 포설 시 양생 시간의 지연에 따라 건설 장비의 타이어 자국에 의한 접착력 감소는 피할 수가 없다. 따라서 양생 시간 단축을 위해 개발된 재료 및 골재 살포 등을 통한 공법 변경에 초점을 두고 있으며, 시험 시공을 진행하였다. 총 6가지 공법이 비교되었는 데 기존 표면의 텍스쳐 변화 여부와 Tack Coat 재료의 변화 및 골재 살포 여부 등에 따라, 접착 강도 실 험 및 Trackless 성능을 비교하였다. Tack Coat 잔류량을 시간 별로 비교한 결과 골재를 살포시 가장 효 과적으로 트럭 바퀴 자국 남김 현상(트랙킹)을 방지할 수 있었다. 접착강도 비교실험을 했을 때는 다른 Tack Coat 재료에 비해 Diamond Grinding 표면에서 높은 접착강도를 제공하였다. 개선된 RSC-4의 경 우 비교적 안정적인 강도를 제공하였으나, Tack Coat 도포 후 2시간 이상 양생을 시켜야 하며, 트랙킹에 의해 균일한 부착 면을 제공하지 못했다.

투수블록은 일반 콘크리트 블록과 다르게 블록 표면 전체에서 물을 투과시키는 블록 또는 특정 위치에서 물을 투과시키는 블록으로 정의된다. 국내 대부분의 도시지역은 불투수성 재료로 포장된 면적의 증가로 인하 여 빗물이 침투될 수 있는 공간이 줄어들고 이로 인해 빗물이 지표로 흡수되지 않아 좁은 우수관으로 빗물이 넘쳐 차량통행에 지장을 주는 한편 도심지 수해발생 증가 및 지하수 고갈의 문제가 발생하고 있다. 미국,일 본 등 국외에서는 수 십 년 전부터 투수성포장이 도입되어 도심 환경을 개선시키는데 일조하고 있다. 최근 국내에서도 투수성 블록이 가진 다양한 장점(도시홍수 예방, 열섬현상 완화, 지하수 함양, 지하생태 보전 등) 이 대두되면서 그 수요가 크게 증가하고 있지만 공용기간에 따른 투수성능 지속성 등에 대한 특성 분석 및 연구가 미진한 상태이다. 2013년「서울시 투수블록포장 설계, 시공 및 유지관리 기준(Ver 2.0)」에서는 차도 용 및 보도용 블록에 대하여 자체투수블록의 경우 보도용 휨강도 4 (MPa) 이상 및 압축강도 16 (MPa) 이상, 차도용 휨강도 5 (MPa) 이상 및 압축강도 20 (MPa) 이상 그리고 틈새투수블록의 경우 보차도용 휨강도 5 (MPa) 이상 및 압축강도 20 (MPa) 이상을 기준으로 하고 있다. 또한 모든 투수블록의 투수계수는 0.1 (mm/sec) 이상을 기준으로 현장에 적용 평가하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 투수블록의 용도에 따라 현장 에 시공된 보도용･차도용 투수블록의 공용기간에 따른 현장투수성능 지속성을 평가하여 보차도용 투수블록 의 공극막힘 현상, 투수성능 변화 등 보도용 및 차도용 투수블록의 수명예측자료를 확보하고자 하였다. 보차도용 투수블록 투수성 수명예측자료를 통해 투수성능 유지시점을 도출하고 현장에 적용된 투수블 록의 기능을 초기상태로 유지하며 그 고유의 기능이 저하됨이 없이 유지될 수 있기 위한 방안을 검토하고 자 하였다. 또한 현장시험을 통하여 각각의 환경조건인 유동인구 및 가로수 유무, 차량통행 등 환경적인 요인으로 인한 공극막힘현상의 분석을 통해 지속성 검증시험의 효과를 분석하고 초기 투수성능과 공용이 후의 투수성능의 상관성을 분석하였다.

PURPOSES: The behavior of a concrete pavement in a tunnel was investigated, based on temperature data obtained from the field and FEM analysis. METHODS: The concrete pavement in a tunnel was evaluated via two methods. First, temperature data was collected in air and inside the concrete pavement both outside and inside the tunnel. Second, FEM analysis was used to evaluate the stress condition associated with the slab thickness, joint spacing, dowel, and rock foundation, based on temperature data from the field. RESULTS : Temperature monitoring revealed that the temperature change in the tunnel was lower and more stable than that outside the tunnel. Furthermore, the temperature difference between the top and bottom of the slab was lower inside the tunnel than outside. FEM analysis showed that, in many cases, the stress in the concrete pavement in the tunnel was lower than that outside the tunnel. CONCLUSIONS : Temperature monitoring and the behavior of the concrete pavement in the tunnel revealed that, from an environmental point of view, the condition in the tunnel is advantageous to that outside the tunnel. The behavior in the tunnel was significantly less extreme, and therefore the concrete pavement in the tunnel could be designed more economically, than that outside the tunnel.

PURPOSES: This paper investigates behavior and performance of concrete pavement in tunnel based on temperature data from field. METHODS : In this study, there are 4 contents to evaluate concrete pavement in tunnel, First, Comparison for distress was conducted at outside, transition, and inside part of tunnel. Secondly, temperature data was collected in air and inside concrete pavement in outside and inside tunnel. Thirdly, FEM analysis was performed to evaluate stress condition, based on temperature data from field. Finally, performance prediction was done with KPRP program. RESULTS: From the distress evaluation, failure of inside tunnel was much less than it of outside tunnel, Temperature change in tunnel was less than out side, and also it was more stable. According to result of FEM analysis, both curling stress status of inside tunnel was lower than it of outside tunnel. Based on KPRP program analysis, performance of inside tunnel was longer than outside. CONCLUSIONS : Through all study about behavior and performance of concrete pavement in tunnel, condition in tunnel has more advantages from environmental and distress point of view. Therefore, performance of inside tunnel was better than outside.