겨울철 원활한 제설작업은 겨울철 도로운영 및 관리에 중요한 공정이다. 현재 우리나라에서는 염화칼슘을 제설제로 가장 많이 쓰고 있고, 성능은 우수하지만 환경문제와 부식으로 인한 도로주변의 콘크리트 구조물의 내구성을 저하시키는 원인이 되고 있어 심각한 문제가 되고 있다. 한편 유기성 폐기물을 이용하여 환경친화 제설제인 Ca, Mg와 유기산(초산, 프로피온산)의 반응물인 유기산염 (CMO, Calcium magnesium salt of organic acids)으로 구성된 제설제의 경우 자원 재활용으로 인한 생산 단가를 낮출 수 있고 환경문제와 구조물의 내구성저하를 해결할 수 있다는 연구들이 수행된 바 있다. 본 연구에서는 실험실에서 화학조성에 의해 샘플로 제조된 환경친화 제설제인 유기산염(CMO의 일종)과 미국에서 개발한 CMA, 기존 제설제에 대해 제설에 필요한 기초물성에 대한 실험과 성능 실험을 통해 융빙성능을 비교 분석하였고 콘크리트 표면의 중량 손실량 실험을 통하여 구조물의 내구성에 미치는 영향을 검토하였다. 결과 분석을 통해 CMO의 융빙성능은 기존 제설제인 염화칼슘에 비해 60~90% 정도의 효과를 보였다. 중량손실효과는 미미하여 구조물의 내구성에 영향을 거의 미치지 않음을 알 수 있었다.

This study investigated the effect of vegetation mat on plant growth and salt reduction in the soil treated with high concentration deicing salt. In order to measure soil chemical characteristics and plant growth, three native groundcover plants (Dendranthema zawadskii var. latilobum, Dendranthema boreale, and Kalimeris yomena) were grown in each of the three plastic containers (50.0 cm width × 35.0 cm length × 8.5 cm deep) with a high concentration treatment of calcium chloride deicing salt. There were two treatments: control, and BVM that combines B (blanket) and VM (vegetation mat). 1,600 g of soil was placed on the top of the drainage layer with 290 g of perlite, 100 seeds each of the three native plants with three repetitions were sowed, and 10 g/L of calcium chloride deicing salt was added in the treatment. As a result of the chemical properties of soil, soil in control treatment was acidic and soil electrical conductivity in BVM was the lowest. Also, exchangeable cations (K+, Ca2+, Na+, and Mg2+) in soil and all the three plants were significantly decreased in the BVM treatment. Meanwhile, the germination rate of Dendranthema zawadskii var. latilobum was the highest under high concentration deicing salt in compared to the two plants. Overall, three native groundcover plant growth was higher in the BVM than control treatment significantly. These results suggest that the treatment of blanket vegetation mat has a positive effect on soil and plant growth in soil damaged by deicing salt.

This study was conducted to investigate the growth of Dendranthema zawadskii in damaged soils when they are treated with improvement agents. The treatments consisted of a control (unamended field soil) and the application of a loess ball of 1 cm to the field soil. According to the degree of damage the de-icing agent had caused, the soils were divided into 3 areas (based on the yellowing of Pinus densiflora for. multicaulis in soil surveys): H (high saline), M (medium saline), and L (low saline). A total of six treatments were performed: D. zawadskiia plant without soil amendment (H; high saline soil, M; medium saline soil, L; low saline soil), and a D. zawadskiia plant with loess ball on the soil surface (H.L; high saline soil with loess ball, M.L; medium saline soil with loess ball, L.L; low saline soil with loess ball). The results showed that D. zawadskiia growth went from highest to lowest in the order: M.L > L.L > M > L > H.L > H. Plant growth results showed that soils treated with soil amendments (loess ball) were better for D. zawadskii growth than untreated soils.

This study aims to identify the most tolerant species under salinity stress from amongst Asteraceae and Poaceae. The seeds of six species were exposed to different concentrations of CaCl2 (0, 9, 18, 45, 90 mM) and NaCl (0, 17, 34, 85, 170 mM), and germination was measured once every two days. The results indicated that percent germination of the six species of Asteraceae and Poaceae seeds were affected differently by changes in salinity concentration. Seed germination was reduced as salinity levels increase, and longer mean germination times correlated to lower percent germination and earlier germination cessation. Both Asteraceae and Poaceae seeds had the highest germination rates at 18 mM CaCl2 and 34 mM NaCl, and seed germination and growth were severely reduced at salinities greater than 90 mM CaCl2 and 170 mM NaCl. In the seeds of Poaceae, salt resistance was strong in the order of Miscanthus sinensis Andersson, Pennisetum alopecuroides (L.) Spreng., and Phragmites communis Trin. In the seeds of Asteraceae, salt resistance was strong in the order of Dendranthema zawadskii var. latilobum (Maxim.) Kitam, Aster yomena (Kitam.) Honda, and Dendranthema boreale (Makino) Ling ex Kitam.. Overall, the germination rate was higher in Asteraceae than in Poaceae. This study demonstrated that Dendranthema zawadskii var. latilobum (Maxim.) Kitam. is the most tolerant species and that a relationship exists between the salt tolerance of percent germination and the mean germination time in the leaves.

De-icing work in highways has been changed from sand and calcium chlorides spreading to pre-wetted salt spreading since 2000s. Recently, the concern on the premature deterioration of concrete structures due to de-icing salts and its counter measurements has been increased. This paper describes the change of de-icing methods and deterioration due to chloride attack and specification of durable concrete.

A huge amount of de-icing agent is sprayed during winter to promote traffic safety in cold regions, and the quantity of de-icing agent sprayed has increased each year. The main ingredients in commonly used de-icing agents are chlorides, such as calcium chloride(CaCl2) and sodium chloride(NaCl). While calcium chloride is mostly used in Korea and sodium chloride is usually used in the U.S. and Japan, all de-icing agents include chloride ions. The chlorides included in sprayed calcium chloride-based de-icing agents have severe adverse effects, including the corrosion of reinforcing steels through salt damage by infiltrating into road structures, reduced structural performance of pavement or damage to bridge structures, and surface scaling, in combination with freezing damage in winter, as well as water pollution. In addition, the deterioration of paved concrete road surface that occurs after the use of calcium chloride-based de-icing agent accelerates the development of visual problems with traffic structures. Therefore, the present study was performed to prepare an environment-friendly liquid de-icing agent through a reaction between waste organic acids and calcium-based by-products, which are industrial by-products, and to analyze the properties of the de-icing agent in order to evaluate its applicability to road facilities.

The present study was conducted for the purpose of analyzing the growth response of Dracaena braunii treated with chloride ions and to evaluate its salt tolerance. Distilled water (CON) was spiked with 1 (C1), 2 (C2), 5 (C5), 10 (C10) and 15 g/L (C15) CaCl2, respectively. Acidity (pH) and electrical conductivity of hydroponic solution, and leaf width, leaf length, root length, number of leaves, fresh weight, dry weight and the water content of Dracaena braunii were measured. Acidity and electrical conductivity remarkably increased commensurate with increasing concentrations of CaCl2. Growth in the C1 treatment was better than that in CON, whereas the C10 or C15 treatments caused either slow growth or withering of the plants. Fresh weight, dry weight and water content were significantly decreased in response to CaCl2 concentration, compared with those in the control. These results showed that CaCl2 concentration less than 1 g/L may be used as a hydroponic solution for D. braunii, as long as the water quality is not too saline. The chlorine ion has a negative effect on the growth.

De-icing salts applied to roads during winter enable safe driving conditions. However, these salts are eventually displaced to roadside areas at which they can negatively impact soil, vegetation, and water resources. This purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between foliar damage ratio (NY = 0-25%, SY = 26-50%, CY = 51-75%) on roadside trees (Ginko biloba) and seasonal impact of de-icing salts on soil and vegetation. Thirty roadside trees were selected at 8 m intervals between the Konkuk and Judeok intersections in Chung-ju city. The results reveal that seasonal soil acidity is relatively alkaline for foliar damage ratio of Ginko biloba was CY compared to NY. Also, electronic conductivity of each seasonal sampling was recorded as high in winter and spring, whereas the opposite trend is observed in summer. Various plants species were identified in abundance under roadside trees within NY roadside sections. These same species were observed in reduced numbers within CY sections. Strong negative correlations were identified between foliar damage ratio on roadside trees and vegetation. This relationship may be a method to use in predicting the accumulation of de-icing salt and visible injuries on roadside trees.

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

The maintenance costs will be increased due to the aging of the bridge. Most of maintenance activity is generally known for preventing and repairing the deterioration by de-icing salts. The objective of this research is to investigate the minimizing strategy of maintenance costs for the deterioration by de-icing slats of highway bridges.

Recently, the concern on the deterioration of concrete due to de-icing salts and its counter measurements has been increased. This paper discusses the durability Assessment procedure of RC Structures against chloride attack under depicing salt environments.

Maintenance costs, depending on the occurrence of deterioration expressway bridges has been increasing at a very rapid rate (approximately 200% increase in the last five years). In order to reduce the damage caused by water leakage and de-icing salt damage, We proposed a design improvement of concrete slab edge.

Steel corrosion in concrete induced primarily by chloride ingress and its diffusion, deteriorates concrete structures exposed to aggressive agents, such as chloride, significantly. This paper discusses the rehabilitation case study of deteriorated bridge by de-icing salts attack.

Chlorides have an strong effect on durability of concrete. So, Damage cases of RC bridge structure subjected to chloride were collected through precise safety inspection for effective maintainance of concrete bridge.

In the current concrete structure of the highway is still the major problem most of concrete deterioration caused by the freeze-thaw and deicing salt, which is of issues that are not completely resolved. In particular, a single freezing event does not cause much harm, durability of concrete under multi-deterioration environment by repeated freeze-thaw and deicing salt is rapidly degraded and reduce its service life. In this study, the exposure environmental condition according the regional highway points were established. The damage condition and chloride content of the concrete at general and severe environmental exposure condition were also investigated. In addition, the experimental test of chloride ion permeability, scaling resistant and freeze-thaw resistance were carried out to improve the durability of the mechanical placing concrete of subsidiary structure. According to the results of this study, in observation of concrete surface condition, the concrete exposed by severe environmental condition showed broad ranges of damage with high chloride contents. Meanwhile, the water-binder(W/B) ratio and the less water content, and fly ash concrete than the specified existing mix proportion is significantly improved the durability. Also, the optimal mix proportion derived for test is satisfied the strength and air contents, water-binder ratio, and durability criteria of concrete specifications, as well as service life seems greatly improved.

Maintenance costs, depending on the occurrence of deterioration expressway bridges has been increasing at a very rapid rate (approximately 200% increase in the last five years). In order to reduce the damage caused by water leakage and de-icing salt damage, We proposed a design improvement of concrete slab edge.

Chloride-based deicing materials have been reported as the major culprit behind degradation of performance of structures such as surface deterioration and steel corrosion, leading to active researches on development of eco-friendly deicing materials as countermeasures for such issues. However, these eco-friendly deicing materials suffer the issue of poor economic feasibility compared to existing chloride-based deicing material. In order to secure economic feasibility of eco-friendly deicing materials, this research has developed a new eco-friendly deicing material with calcium-based industrial byproducts and assessed its snow-removing performance.