In this study, a performance evaluation was conducted on a composite elastic asphalt precast expansion joint developed to replace steel expansion joints that frequently suffer from various damages, such as blow-up owing to increased traffic volume and abnormal weather. Two types of elastic asphalt binders were prepared by mixing a latex-based modifier, and their basic properties and performance were evaluated. Elastic asphalt binders were mixed with 8–13 and 13–19 mm aggregates to prepare elastic asphalt joint mixtures, and their permanent deformation and adhesive performance were evaluated using Hamburg wheel-tracking and direct-shear tests. Elastic asphalt joint blocks and internal reinforcement for crack prevention were applied to produce the elastic composite expansion joints, and their performance was evaluated through contraction–extension tests to determine fatigue cracking, maximum load during contraction– extension, and repeated contraction–extension tests. As a result of the performance evaluation of the developed elastic asphalt binder, both the high- and low-temperature performances were improved, and the temperature sensitivity was superior to that of general asphalt binders, exhibiting high resistance to cracking. In addition, the joint block specimens manufactured by mixing the elastic asphalt binder with 13–19 mm aggregates exhibited excellent permanent deformation in the dynamic stability and Hamburg wheel-tracking tests, and they had higher adhesive performance than the method of repairing with rapid-hardening concrete materials at low and room temperatures, where significant contraction of the concrete joint occurs. We confirmed that when a compression spring-type reinforcement was applied, the compressive force for contraction decreased significantly compared with the unreinforced state, and the tensile force for extension increased, thereby reducing the stress applied to the mixture itself. The composite elastic asphalt precast expansion joint developed in this study is expected to have superior durability against cracks and secure continuity with the road surface through the tensile force dispersing effect using expansion reinforcement. Thus, it has better drivability than the existing steel expansion joint and can absorb shocks such as vibrations and noise applied to a structure.

본 연구에서는 기본설계용 다층탄성이론을 이용한 역학적 거동해석 프로그램을 개발하였고, 현장에서 간편하게 사용될 수 있도록 Visual Basic 프로그래밍을 사용한 사용자 편의의 전 후 처리기법을 도입하여 본 연구에서 개발된 다층탄성해석 프로그램을 패키지화하였다. 패키지화한 상용프로그램에 아스팔트층의 깊이별 온도변화에 따른 영향과 보조기층, 노상과 같은 비구속층에서의 응력비선형성을 고려하여 아스팔트 포장구조해석모형을 개발하였다. 또한 개발된 해석과정을 이용하여 시험도로 실제 초기 현장계측자료의 현장검증을 실시하였다.