PURPOSES: This study evaluated the field applicability and laboratory performance of glass fiber-reinforced asphalt (GFRA) mixtures. METHODS : The general hot-mix asphalt (HMA) and GFRA mixtures were paved in five sites, including three national highways, one express highway, and an arterial road, to evaluate field applicability and durability. The plant mixing and construction method for the GFRA were similar to those for the general HMA. The lab performances of the field samples were relatively compared through the mechanical measures from the Marshall stability, indirect tensile strength, and dynamic stability. The field performance was surveyed after a year. RESULTS : The lab tests verified the superior lab performances of the GFRA compared to the general HMA. The Marshall stability of the GFRA increased for about 128% of the general HMA. The indirect tensile strength of the GFRA was 115% greater than that of the general HMA. The dynamic stability of the GFRA resulted in 16,180 reps/mm, which indicated that high rut resistance may be expected. No noticeable defects, such as cracks or deformation, were observed for the GFRA sections after a year. CONCLUSIONS: The lab tests and field survey for the five GFRA sites resulted in superior performances compared to the general HMA. The relatively low-cost GFRA, which required no pre-processing procedures, such as polymer modification, may be a promising alternative to the polymer-modified asphalt mixtures. The long-term performance will be verified by the superior field durability of the GFRA in the near future.

화학산업에 있어서 종래의 분리 기술에 의한 문제점을 해결하기 위해 투과증 발 공정 기술을 촉진시켜 왔다. 요즘 투과증발의 대부분은 bio-butanol, isopropanol 및 다른 유기용제류의 탈수를 위해 사용되고 있으며, 그 중 유기용 제의 탈수공정은 유기물의 분리공정에 비해 상당한 발전을 이루고 있다. 본 연 구에서는 물에 대한 고선택성을 나타내는 분리막 모듈을 이용하여 IPA와 물의 공비혼합물을 대상으로 공급액 온도, 투과액의 응축 온도와 같은 투과증발 공정 변수가 IPA 탈수 성능에 미치는 영향을 알아보았다. 또한 water uptake 및 접촉 각을 측정하여 친수화 정도를 알아보았다.

PURPOSES: The objective of this study was to determine the optimum ratio of mix design, for a reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) content of 100%, for spray injection application. METHODS: A literature review revealed that spray injection is an efficient and cost-effective application for fixing small defective regions of an asphalt pavement. Rapid-setting polymer-modified asphalt mixtures prepared from two types of rapid-setting polymer asphalt emulsion were subjected to Marshall stability and wet track abrasion tests, in order to identify the optimum mix designs. RESULTS and CONCLUSIONS : Different mix designs of type A and type B emulsions were prepared using RAP and virgin aggregates, in order to compare the performance and determine the optimum mix design. The performance of mixtures prepared with RAP was superior to that of mixtures containing virgin aggregates. Moreover, for optimum ratio of the design, the binder content prepared from RAP was set to 1~2% lower than that consisting of virgin aggregates. Compared to their Type A counterparts, type B mixtures consisting of a reactive emulsion performed better in the Marshall stability and wet track abrasion tests. The initial results confirmed the advantages associated with using RAP for spray injection applications. Further studies will be performed to verify the difference in the optimum mix design and performance obtained in the lab-scale test and tests conducted at the job site by using the spray injection machine.

PURPOSES : The performance properties (indirect tensile strength, rutting resistance, and resilient modulus) of recycled aged CRM mixtures and their correlation with Superpave binder properties (viscosity, high failure temperature, G*sinδ, and stiffness) were investigated. METHODS: A series of Superpave binder tests was performed by using a rotational viscometer, DSR, and BBR to evaluate the performance properties. In addition, the CRM mixes were artificially aged through accelerated aging processes, and their properties were evaluated. The correlation between the properties of recycled aged CRM binders and the engineering properties of recycled aged CRM mixtures was experimentally determined. RESULTS : The rut depth values decreased and the ITS values increased with increasing high failure temperature. In general, the resilient modulus properties seemed to be poorly correlated with the high-temperature values, regardless of the aggregate source. CONCLUSIONS: The recycled aged CRM binders and mixtures can lead to satisfactory performance, and the properties of these binders are strongly correlated with the engineering properties of the mixtures.

물/알코올 계의 투과증발 실험을 수행하기 위해 친수성 고분자인 Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)에 가교제인 Sulfosuccinic acid (SSA)와 이온교환능력을 부여하기 위하여 첨가한 Poly(4-styrene sulfonic acid-co-maleic acid) (PSSA_MA)로 막을 제조하였다. 공급원액으로는 메탄올, 에탄올, 이소프로필알코올과 물을 각각 90 : 10 비율로 혼합하여 사용하였다. PVA10/SSA9/PSSA_MA90의 막 조건에서의 메탄올, 에탄올, 이소프로필알코올의 투과도는 각각 202.6, 47.8, 20.2 g/m2hr이었으며 메탄올 혼합액에서의 선택도가 가장 우수하게 나타났다. 또한 PVA10/SSA11/PSSA_MA80의 막 조건에서의 선택도는 각각 34.2, 291, 991로서 이소프로필알코올 혼합액에서 가장 좋은 결과를 나타내었다.

PURPOSES: It is theoretically well known all over the world, that porous hot mixed asphalt (HMA) with hydrated Lime improves moisture and rutting resistance, and reduces pothole occurrence frequency, as well as the life cycle cost (LCC). METHODS : Addictive in the two different formations of the liquid anti-stripping Agent and powder Hydrated-Lime was applied in this investigation in order to obtain relatively clear results according to their types and conditions. Firstly, the moisture conditions were set, and applied to the porous HMA mixtures with hydrated lime (anti-stripping agent). Next, it was followed by a non-destructive test with the application of three freeze-thaw cycles, which were individually carried out thrice to compare the results of the dynamic moduli. Lastly, the hydrated lime effect related to moisture sensibility to porous HMA has been verified through the analysis of the modulus results regarding the change rate of dynamic modulus per n-cycle. RESULTS: It is clear from this investigation, that the dynamic modulus is inversely proportional to the change in temperature, as the graph representing the rigidity of the thermorheologically simple (TRS) material showed gradual decline of the dynamic modulus with the increase in temperature. CONCLUSIONS: The porous HMA mixture with the anti-stripping agent (hydrated Lime) has been found to be more moisture resistant to freezing and thawing than the normal porous HMA mixture. It is clear that the hydrated lime helps the HMA mixture to improve its fatigue resistance.

PURPOSES : The objective of this study is to evaluate the SDAR (solvent deasphaltene residue), which is obtained from the solvent deasphalting (SDA) process, as a pavement material. METHODS : The physical properties of the SDAR were evaluated based on its chemical composition, and asphalt mixtures with the SDAR were fabricated and used for the evaluation of mechanical properties. Firstly, the chemical composition of SARA (saturate, aromatic, resin and asphaltene) was analyzed using the TLC-FID (thin-layer chromatography-flame ionization detector). Moreover, the basic material properties of the asphalt binder with the SDAR were evaluated by the penetration test, softening point test, ductility test, and PG (performance grade) grade test. The rheological properties of the asphalt binder with the SDAR were evaluated by the dynamic shear modulus (G*) obtained using the time-temperature superposition (TTS) principle. Secondly, the mechanical properties of the asphalt mixtures with the SDAR were evaluated. The compactibility was evaluated using the gyratory compacter. Moreover, the tensile strength ratio (TSR) was used for evaluating the moisture susceptibility of the asphalt mixtures (i.e., susceptibility to pothole damage). The dynamic modulus E*, which is a fundamental property of the asphalt mixture, obtained at different temperatures and loading cycles, was used to evaluate the mechanical properties of the asphalt mixtures. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION : The SDAR shows stiffer and more brittle behavior than the conventional asphalt binder. As the application of the SDAR directly in the field may cause early failures, such as cracks on pavements, it should be applied with modifiers that can favorably modify the brittleness property of the SDAR. Therefore, if appropriate additives are applied on the SDAR, it can be used as a pavement material because of its low cost and strong resistance to rutting.

침지식분리막 오염을 최소화하기 위한 두 가지 공기세정방식을 비교하였다. 연속적인 공기세정과 단계별 공기량을 증가시키는 방식을 연구하였다. 15분의 여과 중에 세정공기의 증가는 5분마다 단계별로 공기량을 증가시켜주었다. 모의 여과 원수에 분말활성탄을 10 g/L 이하 그리고 카올린은 20 g/L 이하로 준비하였으며, 플러스는 80 LMH로 하였다. 단계별 공기세정방식은 연속적인 공기세정 방식보다 분리막 오염억제에 효과적이었다. 추가적으로 주입된 응집제는 분리막 오염저감을 보다 향상시켰다. 연속적인 공기세정의 오염현상은 공경막힘과 분리막 표면에 지속적인 입자의 축적에 기인하였다.

PURPOSES: A tack coat has been utilized to increase the bond performance between the surface layer and base course (intermediate course) at various road pavement sites. This is similarly true in other nations. Based on this connection, the objective of the present study is to evaluate the properties of hot mix asphalt (HMA) mixtures with an RSC-4 or BD-Coat and determine the application rate of the tack coat. METHODS: The HMA specimens were manufactured using superpave gyratory compaction. The HMA mixtures were composed of a 5-cm thick surface layer and a 10-cm thick base course. An impact hammer resonance test (IHRT) and a static load shear test were conducted to evaluate the performance of the HMA mixtures with a tack coat. From these tests, the dynamic moduli related to the high-frequency resistance and interlayer shear strength (ISS) of HMA could be obtained. RESULTS: The results of the dynamic moduli of HMA are discussed based on the resonance frequency (RF). To check the accuracy of the IHRT, we conducted a coherence analysis. A direct shear test using the application of a static load test was carried out to evaluate the interlayer shear strength (ISS) of HMA. CONCLUSIONS: The maximum ISS was demonstrated at an RSC-4 application rate of 462 gsm, and the maximum dynamic modulus was demonstrated at an RSC-4 application rate of 306 gsm. By averaging the results of the ISS, the maximum ISS values were obtained when a BD-Coat application rate of 602 gsm was applied.

물/알코올 계의 투과증발 실험을 진행하기 위해 친수성 고분자인 Poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA)에 가교제인 Sulfosuccinic acid(SSA)와 이온교환능력을 부여하기 위하여 첨가한 Poly(4-styrene sulfonic acid-co-maleic acid)(PSSA_MA)로 막을 제조하였다. 공급액으로는 Ethanol, Iso propyl alcohol(IPA), Methanol과 물을 각각 90:10 비율로 혼합하여 사용하였다. 투과증발실험은 60℃에서 진행되었으며 실험결과 SSA의 함량이 적을수록, PSSA_MA함량이 높을수록 투과도는 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 또한 IPA, Ethanol, Methanol 순으로 높은 투과도를 나타내었으며 선택도는 그 반대의 경향을 나타내었다.

분리막을 이용한 투과증발법은 에너지 소모가 적고 경제적이며 환경친화적이기 때문에 분자스케일 액체/액체 분리에 있어서 매우 주목 받고 있는 기술이다. 방향족 화합물과 지방족 화합물을 분리하는 공정은 석유정제, 석유화학공정 등에서 특히 중요한 분리공정 중의 하나이다. 본 연구에서는 벤젠에 대한 고선택성을 나타내는 PEG가 함유된 폴리이미드 공중합체를 합성하였고, 1H-NMR 스펙트럼과 FT-IR 스펙트럼에서 PEG 특성 피크의 확인을 통하여 PEG가 도입되었음을 확인 하였다. 혼합물 분리를 위한 투과증발 실험 장치를 제작하여 PEG 함량이 다른 막을 제조하여 벤젠 조성 변화에 따른 투과증발 실험을 실시하였으며, 그에 따른 투과유량 및 투과도를 계산하여 투과특성을 확인하였다.

연료로부터 벤젠 또는 톨루엔과 같은 유독한 방향족 성분의 제거 및 분리는 최대 허용 농도의 감소로 인해 점점 더 많이 주목 받고 있다. 그 중에서도 가솔린의 벤젠 함량은 지금 법률상으로 유럽에서 1% 이하로 제한되고 있다. 이러한 분리공정에 있어서 에너지의 소모를 줄이고 분리효율을 높일 수 있는 투과증발 공정이 각광을 받고 있다. 본 연구에서는 벤젠에 대한 고선택성을 나타내는 sulfonated SEBS 공중합체를 합성하였고, 1H-NMR과 FT-IR 분석을 통해 술폰화가 되었음을 확인 하였다. 혼합물 분리를 위한 투과증발 실험 장치를 제작하여 sulfonated SEBS막을 제조하여 벤젠 조성 변화에 따른 투과증발 실험을 실시하였으며, 그에 따른 투과유량 및 투과도를 계산하여 투과특성을 확인하였다.

본 연구에서는 P E I 중공사막 표면에 고무상 고분자인 PDMS를 코팅한 모듈을 이용해 물-Butanol 혼합액의 분리특성을 향상시키는데 중점을 두었다. 먼저 A사에서 개발한 막 면적 890㎠ 모듈을 실험실 테스트 규모로 온도를 변화시키면서 농도 1wt.%의 1-Butanol - Water 혼합액에 대하여 투과증발 실험을 실시하였다. 반응온도 30℃에서 투과도는 58.6g/㎡hr을 나타내었고, 선택도는 9.2%를 나타내었다. 반응온도 40℃에서 투과도는 109.5g/㎡hr을 나타내었고, 선택도는 5.6%를 나타내었다. 반응온도 50℃에서 투과도는 206.9g/㎡hr을 나타내었고, 선택도는 3.0%를 나타내었다. 같은 방법으로 A사에서 개발한 막 면적 1㎡의 모듈을 파일롯 테스트에 적용하여 실험하여 본 결과 비슷한 경향을 보였다.

Activated carbons (ACs) were prepared by activation of coal tar pitch (CTP) in the range of 700°C-1000°C for 1-4 h using potassium hydroxide (KOH) powder as the activation agent. The optimal activation conditions were determined to be a CTP/KOH ratio of 1:4, activation temperature of 900°C, and activation time of 3 h. The obtained ACs showed increased pore size distribution in the range of 1 to 2 nm and the highest specific capacitance of 122 F/g in a two-electrode system with an organic electrolyte, as measured by a charge-discharge method in the voltage range of 0-2.7 V. In order to improve the performance of the electric double-layer capacitor electrode, various mixtures of CTP and petroleum pitch (PP) were activated at the optimal activation conditions previously determined for CTP. Although the specific capacitance of AC electrodes prepared from CTP only and the mixtures of CTP and PP was not significantly different at a current density of 1 A/g, the AC electrodes from CTP and PP mixtures showed outstanding specific capacitance at higher current rates. In particular, CTP-PP61 (6:1 mixture) had the highest specific capacitance of 132 F/g, and the specific capacitance remained above 90% at a high current density of 3 A/g. It was found that the high specific capacitance could be attributed to the increased micro-pore volume of ACs with pore sizes from 1 to 2 nm, and the high power density could be attributed to the increased meso-pore volume.

PURPOSES : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of rapid-setting polymer-modified asphalt mixtures with a high reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) content. METHODS: A literature review revealed that emulsified asphalt is actively used for cold-recycled pavement. First, two types of rapid-setting polymer-modified asphalt emulsion were prepared for application to high-RAP material with no virgin material content. The quick-setting polymer-modified asphalt mixtures using two types of rapid-setting polymer-modified asphalt emulsion were subjected to the following tests: 1) Marshall stability test, 2) water immersion stability test and 3) indirect tensile strength ratio test. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS : Additional re-calibration of the RAP was needed for laboratory verification because the results of analyzing RAP aggregates, which were collected from different job sites, did not deviate from the normal range. The Marshall stability of each type of binder under dry conditions was good. However, the Type B mixtures with bio-additives performed better in the water immersion stability test. Moreover, the overall results of the indirect tensile strength test of RAP mixtures with Type B emulsions exceeded 0.7. Further research, consisting of lab testing and on-site application, will be performed to verify the possibility of using RAP for minimizing the closing of roadways.

PURPOSES : The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixtures containing developed liquid antistripping agents using the boiling water test as a screening test. METHODS: The boiling water test was used to evaluate the moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixtures containing different anti-stripping agents. The tensile strength ratio was calculated to compare the moisture susceptibility of the asphalt mixtures after indirect strength tests were performed. Additionally, image analysis techniques were used to calculate and analyze the quantity of stripped area in the asphalt mixtures. RESULTS: In general, the asphalt mixtures containing anti-stripping agents showed a higher resistance of anti-stripping based on the boiling water test and tensile strength ratio. CONCLUSIONS: The boiling water test can be used to differentiate the resistance of moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixtures, except for asphalt mixtures containing hydrated lime. The boiling water test can be used as a screening test for asphalt mixtures before conducting time consuming and expensive indirect tensile strength tests.

PURPOSES: This paper, presents the results of a laboratory study aimed to verify the suitability of a particular type of Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steel slag to be recycled in the lithic skeleton of both dense graded and porous asphalt mixtures for flexible pavements. METHODS : Cyclic creep and stiffness modulus tests were performed to evaluate the mechanical performance of three different asphalt mixtures (dense graded, porous asphalt, and stone mastic) prepared with two types of EAF steel slag. For comparison purposes, the same three mixtures were also designed with conventional aggregates (basalt and limestone). RESULTS : All the asphalt mixtures prepared with EAF steel slag satisfied the current requirements of the European standards, which support EAF steel slag as a suitable material for flexible pavement construction. CONCLUSIONS : Based on the experimental work, the use of waste material obtained from steel production (e.g. EAF steel slag) as an alternative in the lithic skeleton of asphalt mixtures can be a satisfactory and reasonable choice that fulfills the “Zero Waste”objective that many iron and steel industries have pursued in the past decades.

PURPOSES : This study was performed to evaluate the possibility of Indirect Tensile Strength (ITS) as a testing method that can predict cracking on pavement. METHODS: Three asphalt binders and one kind of aggregate were used in this study, and all asphalt mixtures were produced using Gyratory Compactor followed asphalt mix design. The ITS test was performed for the mixture which are artificially short-term aged using the oven. The ITS properties were analyzed by air void, compaction temperature, asphalt content, and asphalt binder. RESULTS: The results of this study indicated that (1) the compaction temperature did not show relationship with the ITS test; (2) there was no specific trend between the asphalt content and the ITS test; (3) the ITS could reveal the property of kinds of asphalt binders; (4) the asphalt mixture that were produced at optimum temperature suggested by manufacturer did not exhibit optimum result for all asphalt binder. CONCLUSIONS : The possibility of ITS was confirmed from this study for replacement of the Marshall Stability method. However, it needs to perform in further studies of aggregate and compaction property to suggest a new ITS standard value.

PURPOSES: The purpose of this study is to evaluate moisture susceptibility of a dense graded and an open graded asphalt mixtures by the method of AASHTO T-283. METHODS: To simulate moisture damage of asphalt pavements with continuously rainfall during summer rainy season, the dense graded and the open graded asphalt mixtures were immersed in water for 15 days and were measured the weight and the change of strength. Also, the mixtures were performed five freeze-thaw cycles to simulate moisture damage of the mixtures by freeze-thaw during winter and were measured the change of strength. The degradation characteristics model was used to analyze the relationship between strength and moisture damage. RESULTS: According to the results, the dense graded and the open graded asphalt mixtures were shown in the similar trends of the strength changes by immersion time and freeze-thaw cycle. However, the moisture damage reduction of open graded asphalt mixture was more sensitive in early phase than that of dense graded asphalt mixture.

The bicycle road network in South Korea has increased from 4908 to 18281km between 2006 and 2013. Pervious concrete, as a typical bicycle pavement, allows rainwater to seep through the surface instead of running off. However, due to the low binder content and low water-cement ratio of pervious concrete, it is susceptible to durability problems such ravelling due to abrasion and freeze-thaw failure. This research aims to develop a pervious concrete mix which will obtain sufficient permeability, strength and durability. In this research, four types of mixtures were investigated with varying fine aggregate and admixture content. The physico-mechanical properties of the pervious concrete were investigated including strength, void ratio, permeability, abrasion and freezing-thawing durability of the concrete mixtures. Furthermore, time delay for placement was investigated. Results imply that the fine aggregate content increased the compressive strength of the pervious concrete while its permeability performance is reduced but within the allowable limit. The mixture with fine aggregate has higher freezing-thawing durability and abrasion resistance. The preliminary results of the effects of time delay to the performance of concrete show a deterioration in the compaction capability of the pervious concrete.