도로 포장 기술이 발달함에 따라 내구성 확보 등의 구조성능 중심에서 이용자의 승차감 및 소음 저감 등의 기능성 중심으로 변화하 고 있다. 최근 도로 소음에 대한 민원이 증가하고 있고 도로 소음으로 인한 피해를 보상하라는 판결 사례도 증가하고 있다. 이러한 문 제를 해결하기 위해 차량 소음 저감 효과가 우수한 저소음 포장을 적용하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 저소음 배수성 포장과 저소음 비배 수성 포장의 내구성 및 공용성을 평가하였으며, 기대수명 예측을 위해 국내에 있는 배수성 8종, 비배수성 3종의 제품을 이용하여 실내 성능 평가를 수행하였다. 국토교통부의 "아스팔트 콘크리트 포장 시공 지침(2021)"의 배수성 포장 품질기준 및 비배수성 혼합물에 대 한 품질기준에 따라 시험을 진행하였다. 아스팔트 혼합물의 생산, 저장, 운반 및 포설 시 아스팔트의 흘러내리는 양이 적합한지를 평 가하기 위해 드레인다운 시험을 진행하였고, 배수성 혼합물의 골재 비산 저항성을 평가하기 위해 칸타브로 손실률 시험을 진행하였다. 또한 포장의 수분 저항성을 평가하기 위해 인장강도비(TSR) 시험과 소성변형 저항성을 평가하기 위해 동적안정도 시험을 진행하였다. 이후, 배수성 포장의 투수 성능을 평가하기 위한 실내투수계수 시험을 진행하였고, 저소음 포장의 소음 저감 성능을 평가하기 위해 임 피던스 관을 이용한 흡음률 시험을 진행하였다. 시험 결과 모든 종류의 혼합물이 품질기준을 통과하여 충분한 기초 성능을 가지고 있 는 것으로 나타났고, 흡음률 시험의 경우 배수성 혼합물이 평균 0.779, 비배수성 혼합물이 평균 0.638의 흡음계수를 나타내었다. 배수 성 혼합물과 비배수성 혼합물의 평균 공극률은 각각 19.3%, 3.2%로 배수성 혼합물이 비배수성 혼합물에 비해 많은 공극률을 가지고 있어 소음 저감 성능이 비배수성에 비해 우수한 것으로 판단하였다.
인도네시아는 전 세계에서 여섯 번째로 많은 탄소 배출국으로, 2023년 기준 약 729 MtCO₂를 배출하며 아세안 국가 중 가장 높은 배출량을 기록하고 있다(Global Carbon Atlas). 이러한 탄소 배출은 주로 화석연료 사용과 산림 벌채로 인해 발생한다. 인도네시아 정부 는 파리기후협정에 따라 2030년까지 온실가스 배출을 29% 감축하는 목표를 설정했으며, 이를 달성하기 위해 다양한 저탄소 기술 도입 이 필수적이다. 특히, 도로 건설 분야에서는 탄소 저감과 시공 효율성을 동시에 향상시킬 수 있는 중온 아스팔트(Warm Mix Asphalt) 기술이 중요한 역할을 한다. 본 연구에서는 인도네시아에 적합한 중온 아스팔트 기술의 적용 가능성을 평가하기 위해, 국내 골재와 중온첨가제를 사용하여 인도 네시아 현지 바인더(IN 6070, 침입도 60-70)와 국내 아스팔트 바인더(PG64-22, 침입도 60-80)를 각각 비교 분석하였다. 인도네시아 시방 기준에 따라 배합설계를 수행하였으며, 합성입도는 인도네시아 시방기준과 유사한 입도(WC-2)를 적용하였다. 또한 현지 바인더와 국내 바인더를 비교하여 성능 차이를 분석하고, 중온첨가제를 사용한 경우와 그렇지 않은 경우의 혼합물 특성도 평가하였다. 아스팔트 바인더 시험 결과, 인도네시아 바인더는 국내 바인더와 유사하였으며, 중온첨가제를 적용한 경우 점도가 모두 낮아지는 경 향을 보였다. 혼합물 시험 결과(국내 골재 사용) 두 바인더 모두 유사한 성능을 나타냈으며, 중온첨가제를 사용한 경우 가열 아스팔트 대비 약 30℃ 낮은 온도에서도 공극률이 유사하였고, 품질 기준을 모두 만족하였다. 향후 인도네시아의 골재와 바인더에 국내 중온첨 가제를 적용한 시험 결과가 본 연구와 유사하게 나타난다면, 국내 중온첨가제를 인도네시아 도로 건설에 적용할 수 있을 것으로 판단 된다.
겨울철 눈, 결빙 구간의 교통사고는 평시대비 17.6 % 증가 되며, 결빙에 의한 교통사고 비율은 32.5%를 차지한다. 겨울철 교통사고 발생을 저감시키기 위해 친환경제설제의 살포 등 많은 노력을 기울이고 있지만, 염화칼슘과 같은 일반 제설제의 경우 도로구조물의 열화를 촉진하며 차량 부식을 발생시키는 요인이 되고, 열선 설치는 높은 가격으로 인해 일부 위험 구간에 소규모로 설치가 되는 한 계를 갖고 있다. 교통안전 시설 중 하나인 미끄럼방지포장재는 노면의 미끄럼저항력을 높여 주어 자동차의 제동거리를 짧게 하기 위 한 포장시설이며 선형이 불량한 구간, 내리막 구간, 어린이보호구역 등에 설치되어, 미끄럼저항 및 시인성 등의 효과로 인해 교통안전 에 중요한 역할을 하고 있다. 본 연구는 융설기능을 포함한 미끄럼방지포장재에 관한 연구로 미끄럼방지포장재가 자체적으로 융설기 능을 발휘하여 강설 시 조기융설효과를 나타내며 이후 결빙방지 효과까지 발현하여 겨울철 교통안전 확보에 기여하고자 한다.
Using porous asphalt in order to reduce traffic noise and increase road safety specially in rainy weather is become a time demand now a days. Traditional dense asphalt can not provide a well mannered drain systems, adequate road capacity and noise friendly environment, which can make harm to roadway, property and ultimately to the life. In contrast, porous asphalt provides a environment friendly, cost effective, high skid resistive and well drains pavement with great durability. Additionally, the ability of porous to decrease the number of crashes both in sunny and wet-weather are up to the mark. In this context, investigate the ability of porous asphalt allows for deeper insights into all the mentioned factors, which help to make a durable, time demandable, more safer pavements in the field of pavement engineering. By combining some lab tests, field tests and analyzing the data, this research offers more accurate and reliable results to lead a pavement situation adaptable.
PURPOSES : As evaluation methods for road paving materials become increasingly complex, there is a need for a method that combines computational science and informatics for new material development. This study aimed to develop a rational methodology for applying molecular dynamics and AI-based material development techniques to the development of additives for asphalt mixtures. METHODS : This study reviewed relevant literature to analyze various molecular models, evaluation methods, and metrics for asphalt binders. It examined the molecular structures and conditions required for calculations using molecular dynamics and evaluated methods for assessing the interactions between additives and asphalt binders, as well as properties such as the density, viscosity, and glass transition temperature. Key evaluation indicators included the concept and application of interaction energy, work of adhesion, cohesive energy density, solubility parameters, radial distribution function, energy barriers, elastic modulus, viscosity, and stress-strain curves. RESULTS : The study identified key factors and conditions for effectively evaluating the physical properties of asphalt binders and additives. It proposed selective application methods and ranges for the layer structure, temperature conditions, and evaluation metrics, considering the actual conditions in which asphalt binders were used. Additional elements and conditions considered in the literature may be further explored, considering the computational demands. CONCLUSIONS : This study devised a methodology for evaluating the physical properties of asphalt binders considering temperature and aging. It reviewed and selected useful indicators for assessing the interaction between asphalt binders, additives, and modified asphalt binders and aggregates under various environmental conditions. By applying the proposed methods and linking the results with informatics, the interaction between asphalt binders and additives could be efficiently evaluated, serving as a reliable method for new material development.
PURPOSES : The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the performance of MAST composite pavement. METHODS : A Testbed with three different sections with varying pavement materials were constructed: Section 1 (MAST(Multi-Layered Asphalt Surface Treatment) Composite Pavement; RCC(Roller Compacted Concrete)+Modified DBST(Double Bituminous Surface Treatment), Section 2 (Aggregate base+Modified DBST), and Section 3 (aggregate base+General DBST). The structural stability and skid resistance were evaluated using LFWD test and sand patch test, respectively. Moreover, laboratory specimens of four different pavement materials (HMA(Hot Mix Asphalt), Gravel base+DBST, RCC+DBST, and RCC+Modified DBST) were fabricated using and the rutting resistance of each pavement type was evaluated using the MMLS3. RESULTS : As a result of the LFWD(Light Falling Weight Deflectometer) test, the elastic modulus of Section 1 was significantly higher compared to the other section with values between 450 MPa to 650 MPa. Meanwhile, the elastic modulus of Section 2 and Section 3 were almost similar from 50 MPa to 150 MPa. Moreover, sand patch test results showed that Section 1 and Section 2 have an excellent surface roughness with values higher than 0.7 mm but Section 3 has a poor surface roughness with MTD(Mean Texture Depth) value of 0.4 mm. Lastly, based on the results of the MMLS3(third scale Model Mobile Load Simulator) test, gravel base+DBST showed the lowest resistance to rutting among the four specimens, and both RCC+modified DBST and RCC+DBST showed good performance up to 600 loading cycles, but the rut depth increased rapidly until 1,000 loading cycles. CONCLUSIONS : MAST composite pavement(RCC+modified DBST) has superior structural stability compared to general DBST pavement (aggregate base+DBST), has excellent skid resistance with values higher than 0.7 mm, and has similar rutting resistance to that of general dense asphalt concrete pavement. Therefore, exhibiting its good performance in both structural and functional aspects, it can be concluded that MAST composite pavement(RCC+modified DBST) can be an effective alternative for pavement material in Southeast Asian developing countries where support for heavy vehicle loads is required and rutting is likely to occur.
PURPOSES : The purpose of this study is to provide basic data to improve the service life of asphalt pavement using basalt aggregate in Jeju Island by evaluating the performance of asphalt pavement through analysis of material and structural aspects. METHODS : To evaluate the performance of Jeju Island's asphalt pavement, cracks, permanent deformation, and longitudinal roughness were analyzed for the Aejo-ro road, which has high traffic and frequent premature damage. Cores were collected from Aejo-ro sections in good condition and damaged condition, and the physical properties of each layer were compared and analyzed. In addition, plate cores were collected from two sections with severe damage and the cause of pavement damage was analyzed in detail. RESULTS : About 45% of the collected cores suffered damage such as layer separation and damage to the lower layer. The asphalt content of surface layer in the damaged section was found to be 1.1% lower on average than that in the good condition section, and the mix gradations generally satisfied the standards. The density difference between the cores of each layer was found to be quite large, and the air voids was found to be at a high level. CONCLUSIONS : Test results on the cores showed that, considering the high absorption ratio of basalt aggregate, the asphalt content was generally low, and the high air voids of the pavement was believed to have had a significant impact on damage. High air voids in asphalt pavement can be caused by poor mixture itself, poor construction management, or a combination of the two factors. Additionally, the separation of each layer is believed to be the cause of premature failure of asphalt pavement.
PURPOSES : This study intended to derive a methodology that can evaluate water splash caused by distress on the road surface based on experimental methods and to present quantitatively by analyzing the impact on road users. METHODS : Through literature review, the current problems of road pavement and drainage facility standards, the factors of road splash caused by puddle was selected to measure damage. Field measurements were conducted by setting different conditions for each factors and setting different conditions based on the hypothesis. In addition, water splash by surface distress type and puddle was measured to analyze using statistical techniques from correlation to multi-regression. RESULTS : The maximum and effective distance due to road splash increases as the driving speed, regardless of vehicle load and tyre type. Splash was measured according to the type of road distress to analyze the correlation between the influencing factors, and there was a weak correlation between the width and length of the puddle, depth and the effective distance. In addition, the interaction analysis showed that there was an interaction between the width of the water hole and the depth of puddle. Moreover, based on the multi-regression analysis, it was not statistical significant. This is judged to that the number of data samples used for this analysis is limited because the diversity of puddle conditions cannot be set differently for each type of distress. CONCLUSIONS : Since the distress of depending on the size, depth and shape of the road surface, it is necessary to calculate it and present maintenance standards, so this results present an experimental methodology that can intuitively evaluate damage cased by unestablished puddle. From this results, this is expected to be used as a quantitative indicator to evaluate the satisfaction of road users as a functional performance according to road surface condition.