In order to improve the durability of the asphalt pavement, the glass fiber reinforced asphalt which reinforces the aggregate and the binder in three - dimensional form by adding glass fiber to the asphalt mixture has been studied and the durability improvement effect of the asphalt pavement has been confirmed. Porous pavement has been increasingly applied due to reduced traffic accidents and noise reduction, but durability problems such as aggregate stripping and pot-hole are emerging. This study evaluated the durability enhancement effect by adding glass fiber to the porous mixture. The cantabro loss ratio and the indirect tensile strength test were performed to evaluate the performance of the glass fiber reinforced porous mixture. The glass fibers were added to the mixture using PG76-22 and PG64-22 binder and not to the mixture using PG82-22 binder. The mixture using the PG76-22 binder was added 1.4% (PEGS 0.6%, Micro PPGF 0.2%, Macro PPGF 0.6%) glass fiber based on the weight of the mixture. The mixture using the PG64-22 binder was added 1.4% (PEGS 0.6%, Micro PPGF 0.2%, Macro PPGF 0.6%) and 2.1% %(PEGS 0.9%, Micro PPGF 0.3%, Macro PPGF 0.9%)glass fibers by weight of the mixture. The glass fibers were used at the same ratio as that applied to the conventional asphalt mixture test. As a result of the cantabro loss rate test, the mixture using the PG82-22 binder showed a loss rate of 10.7% at 20 ℃ and 22.4% at -20 ℃. The mixture using PG76-22 binder and 1.4% glass fiber showed a loss ratio of 13.2% at 20 ℃ and 26.7% at -20 ℃. The mixture using PG64-22 binder and 1.4% glass fiber showed a loss rate of 12.5% at 20 ℃ and 35.9% at -20 ℃. The mixture using PG64-22 binder and 2.1% glass fiber showed a loss rate of 11.9% at 20 ℃ and 26.6% at -20 ℃. The three mixtures (using of PG82-22 binder, PG76-22 binder + 1.4% glass fiber and PG64-22 binder + 2.1% glass fiber) satisfied quality standard of Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. As a result of the indirect tensile strength test, the mixture using the PG82-22 binder showed 0.73 N/㎟. The mixture using PG76-22 binder and 1.4% glass fiber showed 0.88 N/㎟. The mixture using PG64-22 binder and 1.4% glass fiber showed 0.62 N/㎟. The mixture using PG64-22 binder and 2.1% glass fiber showed 0.74 N/㎟. In this study, the durability enhancement effect was confirmed by adding glass fiber to the drainage mixture. We will do further research to confirm the optimal combination of glass fibers.

OBJECTIVES : The objective of this study is to analyze the nonlinear behavior of block pavements using multi-load level falling weight deflectometer (FWD) deflections. METHODS: Recently, block pavements are employed not only in sidewalks, but also in roadways. For the application of block pavements in roadways, the structural capacities of subbase and subgrade are important factors that support the carry traffic load. Multi-load level FWD testing was conducted on block pavements to analyze their nonlinear behavior. The deflection ratio due to the increase in load was analyzed to estimate the nonlinearity of block pavements. Finite element method with nonlinear soil model was applied to simulate the actual nonlinear behavior of the block pavement under different levels of load. RESULTS: The results of the FWD testing show that the center deflections in block pavements are approximately ten times greater than that in asphalt pavements. The deflection ratios of the block pavement due to the increase in the load range from 1.2 to 1.5, indicating that the deflection increased by 20~50%. The material coefficients of the nonlinear soil model were determined by comparing the measured deflections with the predicted deflections using the finite element method. CONCLUSIONS: In this study, the nonlinear behavior of block pavements was reviewed using multi-load level FWD testing. The deflection ratio proposed in this study can estimate the nonlinearity of block pavements. The use of nonlinear soil model in subbase and subgrade increases the accuracy of predicting deflections in finite element method.

PURPOSES: This paper aims at the implementation of a balanced scorecard that can be widely applied to modern business management for use in the public road management sector. METHODS: This study applied the newly developed LOS-based balanced scorecard system instead of a traditional Key Performance Index (KPI) for better decision making in asset management planning. As an evaluation technique, a“ hierarchical alignment and cascading method” is also suggested. Finally, the suggested system has been empirically applied to a regional government. RESULTS : To provide stable and sustainable road services, the balanced scorecard informs the regional government of needed improvements in its asset management plans regarding budget optimization, structural management, the development of inner-business processes, and human resources. CONCLUSIONS : An LOS-based balanced scorecard for managing road services and organizations in a quantitative manner has been successfully developed and tested through a field study. The developed scorecard is a timely topic and a useful analytical tool for coping with the new phases of an aging infrastructure, tighter budgets, and demand for greater public accountability.

PURPOSES: The aim of this paper is developing user-oriented flexible Level Of Service (LOS) system for integrated asset management of various road facilities. It is essential to overcome limitations of general management systems which only focus on a type of assets (e.g. pavement, bridge etc.), and to serve a customizable LOS platform for smooth implementation and future improvement of the LOS considering various managerial environments of road agencies. METHODS: This study suggested a total framework of the LOS system as a process for self-development, operation and improvement of LOS system to conduct the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) in management process. In the process, we adopted user-customizable elements regarding asset definition, service index and evaluation method to match with the managerial environment of road agencies. In addition, we conducted an empirical study on the entire process of the suggested LOS system with a real road agency (Korea Express Highway) to prove applicability of the LOS system. RESULTS: From the empirical study, we confirmed that the suggested LOS system framework were suitable for development of customized LOS system. In addition, evaluation of asset conditions by LOS ratings, and quantification of vision achievement of the Korea Express Highway were successfully made. It would be the first trial in integrated management approach with LOS systems for numerous road facilities. CONCLUSIONS : It was recognized that easy application and sustainable improvement of the LOS was the most critical point in asset management. The suggested LOS system would be a powerful weapon as a managerial tool in preparing tight budget, aging infrastructures, and increased demands for more accountability both in Korea and internationally. Implementation of the LOS system needs to be expanded to the other infrastructure members to serve satisfactory level of service to taxpayers.

The tramway embedded track is the concrete slab track in which rail is embedded for transit and walking over the pavement. The multi-directional continuous supported embedded track system by liquid polyurethane has high performance in reducing sound and vibration, the advantage of maintenance abroad. Domestic newly-developed embedded track was installed in Osong-test site after laboratory test and yard test. In this paper, newly –developed Polycork ERS rail fastening system was tested and the embedded track system was tested in the field

무가선 저상트램은 친환경 고효율 교통수단으로서 저렴한 건설비, 도시 미관의 개선, 도시 주변 지역 활성화 및 승객 편의성 확보 등의 장점을 보유한 신교통 수단으로 10개 이상의 지역단체에서 도입을 검토 중에 있다. 이에 따라 무가선 저상트램 차량과 노면선로 및 도로교통과 복합된 신호시스템의의 개발, 인프라시스템 구축을 위한 연구가 활발히 진행 중에 있다. 무가선 저상트램 노면선로 중 도심지 구간에서는 레일이 노면에 매립되는 매립형궤도 시스템이 적용되고 있다. 매립형궤도 시스템은 소음 진동의 저감, 공기 단축 및 유지보수 최소화 등의 장점을 보유한 것으로 알려져 있다. 이에 본 논문에서는 국내에서 시공사례가 전무한 매립형궤도 시스템을 설계하여 시험시공을 수행하였고 시공과정에서 발생한 문제점을 파악하였다. 또한 시험선 완공 후 진동과 소음을 일반 자갈도상궤도와 비교 측정하여 매립형궤도 시스템의 소음 진동 저감 성능을 정략적으로 분석하였다.

효율적인 도로포장의 유지관리를 위해서는 포장에 대한 경제성 분석이 필요하고, 포장의 경제성 분석을 위해서는 포장상태의 정확한 예측이 중요하다. 우리나라 일반국도의 포장관리시스템에서는 HDM 프로그램을 활용하여 경제성 분석을 수행하고 있는데 합리적이고 효율적인 도로포장의 유지관리를 위해서는 포장상태 예측모델의 정확성을 확인할 필요가 있다. 본 연구에서는 HDM 프로그램 예측 모델의 정확성을 확인하기 위해 대표적인 포장파손 항목인 균열에 대한 HDM의 파손 예측 결과와 실측값의 차이를 비교·분석하였다. 먼저 HDM 프로그램의 개요 및 프로그램에서 사용되는 균열 예측 모델을 설명하고 포장 장기공용성 관측구간의 실측값과 HDM 계산값을 비교하였다. 분석결과, 공용기간이 경과함에 따라 전반적으로 HDM 계산값이 측정값보다 균열율이 높게 나타나지만 일관된 경향을 나타내지는 못하였다. 이는 예측 모델이 잘못되었거나 측정이 잘못되었을 수도 있기 때문인 것으로 사료되므로 향후 포장상태 예측 모델의 정확성을 지속적으로 향상시킬 필요가 있다고 판단된다.

도로포장의 유지관리를 위해서는 운전자가 직접적으로 느끼게 되는 평탄성에 대한 관리가 중요하며 이를 위해서는 지속적인 평탄성 측정 및 모니터링이 중요하다. 우리나라 일반국도의 경우 자동화된 포장조사장비를 이용하여 포장상태를 측정하여 관리하고 있는데, 이러한 자동화된 조사장비들은 매우 고가여서 보유대수가 부족하므로 지자체 등에서는 운영하기가 어려운 상황이다. 또한 평탄성은 도로 등급이나 사용 목적 및 용도 등에 따라 정밀도를 달리하여 측정하고 운영할 수 있어야 하지만 아직 이러한 적용은 하지 못하고 있는 상황이다. 본 연구에서는 기존에 개발된 저가의 장비를 이용한 평탄성 측정의 가능성을 확인하였다. 먼저 운행차량의 중량측정을 위한 운행차 하중측정 장치에 대해 살펴보고, 이 장치에서 사용되는 가속도계를 이용한 종방향 이동거리에 대한 도로구배의 측정이 가능함을 확인하였다. 도로구배 측정 결과를 θ값을 이용하여 고도 데이터로 변환하면 노면의 프로파일 형상을 얻을 수 있으며 이를 활용하면 그 구간에 대한 평탄성 측정이 가능할 것으로 파악되었다.

도시 면적의 많은 부분을 차지하고 도로포장면은 불투수성으로 비가 오면 빗물이 배수구를 통해 신속히 배수됨으로써 도시 홍수 발생, 지하수위의 저하와 용수의 고갈 등 생태계의 불균형을 초래하고 있으며 도시지역의 열섬현상과 같은 환경문제를 발생시키고 있다. 도시부에서 발생되는 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위한 방안으로 투수성포장이 적용되고 있으나 우수 침투로 노상이 연약화 될 것을 우려하여 차도에는 적용하지 못하고 있는 실정이며 중량이 가벼운 차량이 통과하는 광장, 주차장 및 보도, 자전거 포장에 투수성포장이 이용되고 있다. 차도에 투수성포장을 적용하기 위한 방안으로 투수성포장 하부 층에 연약지반 보강 공법으로 활용되고 있는 지오셀 두께 1.2㎜, 1.5㎜, 깊이 12㎝를 적용하여 지지력을 측정한 결과 두께 1.2㎜ 지오셀은 측정 위치에 따라 상이한 결과를 나타내었으며, 두께 1.5㎜ 지오셀은 보강 효과가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 특히 재하하중이 크면 클수록 그 효과는 더 큰 것으로 평가되었다.