국내 고속도로 콘크리트 포장은 주로 줄눈 콘크리트 포장(JCP) 형식으로 시공되어 줄눈부 파손에 따른 유지관리 부담이 지속되고 있으며 이를 보완하기 위해 연속철근 콘크리트 포장(CRCP)이 확대 적용되고 있다. 하지만 기존의 노후화된 JCP를 CRCP로 전환하는 기술에는 한계가 있는 실정이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 공용성과 시공성을 동시에 확보하기 위해 CRCP 형 식과 프리캐스트 콘크리트 포장 공법을 접목한 프리캐스트 CRCP 슬래브를 설계하였다. 슬래브 내부의 철근비를 0.68%로 설계하여 배근하였으며 타이바 포켓은 슬래브 측면 중앙부에 배치하도록 설계하였다. 유한요소해석과 모멘트 분포 분석을 수행하여 슬래브 상부에 최적 인양 위치를 선정하였으며 매립형 인양 장치를 배치하였다. 또한 그라우트 주입구는 차선 기 준으로 슬래브 외곽부 중앙에 위치하도록 설계하였다. 슬래브의 연결부는 덮개 형식으로 구성하였으며 상부 덮개에는 앵커 를 설치하여 그라우트의 탈락을 방지하였다. 연결부에는 연속철근을 노출시켜 인접되는 슬래브와의 거동이 일체화되어 CRCP의 특성을 발휘하도록 설계하였다.

최근 도로 포장 분야에서는 시공성과 공용성 확보를 위해 모듈러 형식의 프리캐스트 콘크리트 포장 공법을 적용하는 추 세이다. 프리캐스트 콘크리트 포장은 사전 제작한 슬래브를 현장에서 조립 및 시공함으로써 시공 시간을 단축할 수 있어 장 기간 교통통제가 어려운 구간의 신속한 유지보수에 활용되고 있다. 국내에서는 도심지 버스정류장을 중심으로 적용 사례가 증가하고 있으나 고속도로에 적용된 사례는 미비한 실정이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 국내 고속도로 환경에 적합한 프리캐스트 콘크리트 포장 시공 방안을 마련하기 위해 시험시공을 수행하고자 줄눈 콘크리트 포장(JCP) 형식의 프리캐스트 슬래브를 설 계 및 제작하였다.

국내 고속도로에 적용된 콘크리트 포장은 오랜 공용기간으로 인해 노후화되어 유지보수가 필요한 구간이 증가하고 있다. 이러한 구간의 유지보수를 위해 국외에서는 프리캐스트 콘크리트 포장 공법을 사용하여 노후화된 구간을 보수하고 있으며 국내 고속도로에도 프리캐스트 포장의 적용이 필요한 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 고속도로 환경에 적합한 프리캐스트 콘크리 트 포장의 시공 방안 개발을 목적으로 현장 조사를 수행하여 시험시공 계획을 수립하였다. 시험시공 구간은 서해안 고속도 로 비봉 영업소 구간의 화물차 전용 차로로 선정하여 수차례의 현장 조사를 수행하였다. 현장 조사 결과, 시험시공에 적용 될 슬래브의 제원은 연장 3.0m, 폭 5.1m, 두께 0.29m로 선정하였으며 CRCP 형식과 JCP 형식으로 프리캐스트 포장을 구성 하는 시험시공 계획을 수립하였다.

In response to the contemporary demands of the construction industry for climate-change action and carbon neutrality, this study conducts a comprehensive analysis of the applicability of Portland limestone cement (PLC)—a notable sustainable alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC)—for highway pavement applications. PLC is an eco-friendly material that reduces carbon-dioxide emissions and energy consumption compared with OPC by reducing the clinker ratio in its manufacturing process. This study examines the fundamental physical and chemical mechanisms of PLC concrete and compares its mechanical performance and durability characteristics with those of OPC concrete. The results indicate that PLC concrete exhibits performance levels equivalent to or superior to those of OPC in key metrics such as compressive and flexural strengths, with particularly outstanding performance in durability aspects such as chloride-penetration resistance. However, the potential for early-age cracking and compatibility issues with certain admixtures are identified as challenges that must be addressed for the wider field application of PLC concrete. Thus, this study proposes the integration of nanotechnology to overcome these technical limitations and maximize performance. Specifically, methods to significantly improve the strength, abrasion resistance, fatigue resistance, and crack-control performance by utilizing nanomaterials such as Nano- , Nano- , and graphene oxide ( ) to control the microstructure of PLC concrete are presented. Finally, a comprehensive roadmap is proposed to enhance the field applicability of PLC concrete for highway pavements and contribute to the construction of sustainable social infrastructure through three key strategies: mix design optimization, consideration of regional environmental conditions, and integration of nanotechnology.

한국 고속도로 포장은 1970년 경부고속도로 건설을 시작으로 많은 발전을 이루었으며, 최근 도로이용자에게 쾌적한 도로를 제공할 수 있는 배수성 아스팔트 포장에 대한 관심이 높아지고 있다. 본 연구에서는 한국 고속도로 배수성 아스팔트 구간에 대한 시공목적별, 신설과 유지보수 등을 구분하여 배수성 아스팔트 포장 적용현황을 분석하였다. 또한, 적용된 배수성 아스팔트 포장의 교통량을 조사 분석하였으며, 효율적인 교통량 그룹 선정 방법을 제시하였다. 고속도로에 적용된 배수성 아스팔트 포장의 전주기 평가를 위해 평가항 목을 제시하였다. 내구성평가 항목으로는 포장상태평가지수와 표면조도를 선정하였다. 기능성 평가 항목으로는 내부 공극 막힘여부를 확인할 수 있는 현장투수, 미끄럼저항지수, 포장노면과 타이어에서 발생하는 도로소음원 평가를 위한 도로소음을 선정하였다. 그리고 조사 항목들에 대한 배수성 아스팔트 포장의 전주기 평가를 통해 각각 조사 항목에 대한 정량적 분석평가를 수행하여 도로소음도 예 측식을 제안하였다.

PURPOSES : The actual service life of repair methods applied to cement concrete pavement is analyzed based on de-icing agent usage. METHODS : Highway PMS data pertaining to de-icing agent usage are classified into three grades: low (1~5 ton/lane/year), medium (5~8 ton/lane/year), and high (greater than 8 ton/lane/year). The repair methods considered include diamond grinding, patching, joint repair, partial depth repair, and asphalt overlay on five major highways. The service life of each repair method is analyzed based on the usage level of the de-icing agent. RESULTS : The service lives of the applied repair methods are much shorter than expected. It is confirmed that the service life afforded by diamond grinding, patching, and joint repair methods are not significantly affected by the use of de-icing agents, whereas that afforded by asphalt overlay and partial depth repair methods is affected significantly. The service life afforded by the asphalt overlay and partial depth repair methods decreases at high usage levels of the de-icing agent (greater than 8 ton/lane/year). CONCLUSIONS : Among the repair methods considered, the service life afforded by partial depth repair and asphalt overlay is affected significantly by the amount of de-icing agent used. Additionally, the differences between the expected and actual analyzed service lives should be considered in the next-generation maintenance strategy for cement concrete pavements.

PURPOSES: Case studies of an asphalt-overlay project with a performance-based contract method were conducted on a national highway in Korea to evaluate the effect of the method on asphalt pavement maintenance. This study evaluated the procedure of the performance-based contract method. METHODS: In this study, an asphalt-pavement maintenance project for a national highway was assessed with a performance-based contract to investigate the advantage of the new contract procedures. This is the first trial applying the performance-based contract to a pavementrehabilitation project in Korea. In the four case studies, the warranty period of the performance-based contract was designed for seven years. The research team monitored the construction site to compare the normal contract method with the performance-based contract method. The case studies’project sites were investigated after the end of the construction. RESULTS : Based on the limited case studies, the performance-based contract method could extend the service life of the asphalt pavement and reduce the pavement-maintenance budget because the quality control was well managed by the contractors. However, a few construction laws would be necessary to apply the performance-based contract method in the future. CONCLUSIONS : Using the performance-based contract, the construction company made great efforts to guarantee the warranty period and to apply the optimal maintenance method, based on the pavement distress condition. The contractor and the agency would need to understand the new performance-based contract system for it to be activated. Therefore, a proper education program for the performancebased contract system would be needed to educate the stakeholders regarding the procedures and their effects on the pavement management and maintenance.

PURPOSES: This study aims to evaluate the performance of interlocking block pavement system for low speed highway. METHODS: Through on-site monitoring, environmental impact assessment of interlocking block pavement such as heat island reduction, traffic safety, noise pollution were evaluated as compared with asphalt pavement. Also the pavement condition and roughness were evaluated according to performance period. RESULTS: Surface temperature of interlocking block pavement was about 7 degree lower than asphalt pavement in midsummer. Compared to asphalt pavement, vehicle speed reduction effect of interlocking block pavement was about 2kph. For low speed driving, the noise pollution was measured at a similar level for both asphalt and interlocking block pavement. After 42month service period, the breakage of block was only 0.24% for the whole surveyed area. IRI of interlock block pavement was estimated within the range of 5~8m/km. CONCLUSIONS : Depending on the performance monitoring results such as heat island reduction, providing traffic safety and keeping a good pavement condition for a long service period, it assures that interlocking block pavement was applicable for low speed road.

PURPOSES : This study aims at proposing the methodology for benefit evaluations in pavement maintenance methods and timings using KoPMS(Korean Pavement Management System) software which was developed for efficient pavement management. METHODS : This study classified pavement sections into 4 clusters considering AADT(Annual Average Daily Traffic) and ESAL(Equivalent Single-Axle Load) using cluster analysis and used the deterioration models in each cluster. Increased user costs due to pavement deterioration as time goes by and agent costs for maintenance were estimated. Based on deterioration model and KoPMS software, Methodology for benefit evaluation was proposed in pavement maintenance methods and with/without implementation using real pavement section data. RESULTS : This study verified that considering agent costs only would be constrained to decide pavement maintenance methods and timings, and ascertained that decision making with agent and user costs would be effective. In addition, this study revealed that pavement maintenance methods and timings can be affected by AADT and ESAL and frequent pavement maintenances can be more efficient for benefits in pavement sections with more AADT and ESAL. Also this study found that user costs would be more affected to decision making than agent costs. Moreover, Delay of conducting pavement maintenance caused increased vehicle operating costs and environmental costs because of poor conditions of pavements. CONCLUSIONS : This study proposed LCCA and benefit estimation methodology of pavement with considering agent and user costs. The results of this study can be used for baseline data of efficient pavement asset management.

PURPOSES : The PMS(Pavement Management System) has been utilized in order to efficiently allocate the limited budget for the maintenance of national highway system. In the PMS of national highway, surface pavement condition is evaluated by using the VI (Visual Index). However, the VI is determined only by considering the cracking rate (%) and rut depth (mm), which is not reflecting the IRI (International Roughness Index) that is known as an important factor of pavement performance. In this study, the NHPCI (National Highway Pavement Condition Index) which includes the cracking rate (%), rut depth (mm), and IRI (m/km) is suggested for determining the rehabilitation methods group. METHODS : First, the rehabilitation methods performed between 2008 and 2010 on the national highway is classified and then, NHPCI is determined for each rehabilitation method. Next, the NHPCI for each rehabilitation method is grouped through the interval estimation of the population mean and T-test analysis. RESULTS : According to NHPCI range, the rehabilitation methods are divided into four categories: Not Required, Preventive Maintenance, Overlay Treatment (with or without cutting), and Full-scale Treatment (i.e., reconstruction). CONCLUSIONS : Based on this study, it is recommended that the appropriate NHPCI range should be determined through the combination of the rehabilitation categories and Decision Procedure of Pavement Distress Condition Visual Index.

PURPOSES: The new methodology is proposed for estimation of long-term performance and pavement life based on the national highway database in Daejeon area. Furthermore, this study tried to verify the applicability of performance estimation using NHPCI (National Highway Pavement Condition Index) on tendency of pavement deterioration as time goes by under Korean road environments. METHODS: Reliability theories are applied to estimate the mean life and to determine the appropriate distribution using 3 levels of traffic loads (high, medium, low) based on maintenance and rehabilitation history data for 15 years. RESULTS: As a result, Lognormal distribution is suitable for explanation of pavement lifetime in Daejeon area regardless of traffic loads. In addition, we found that the results of mean life and maintenance timing based on NHPCI for the pavement sections of 3 levels of traffic loads are available. CONCLUSIONS: Based on this study, it was found that mean life of high, medium and low levels of traffic loads are about 8.1 years, 12.2 years and 12.7 years, respectively. Higher level of traffic loads shorten the pavement mean life.