성숙도는 비파괴시험으로 현장 콘크리트 강도를 시간과 온도의 함수로 추정하는 방법이다. 본 연구의 주목적은 실내실험에서 추정한 성숙도 곡선을 이용하여 whitetopping의 줄눈절삭과 교통개방의 시간을 결정하는 것이다. 또한 대기온도가 콘크리트 슬래브 온도와 성숙도에 미치는 영향을 평가하였고, 줄눈절삭과 교통개방시기를 결정하기 위해 성숙도 곡선을 개발하였다. i-button을 슬래브 내부에 설치하여 온도를 계측하였고, strain gauge를 이용하여 변위를 측정하였다. 실내실험에서 얻어진 성숙도 곡선을 이용하여 현장 압축강도를 예측한 결과, 현장 압축강도와 성숙도 곡선에서 예측된 압축강도와는 상당한 차이를 나타냈다. 이와 같은 결과는 현장의 양생조건, 대기온도, 풍속을 포함하는 여러 인자가 현장콘크리트 강도에 중요한 영향을 미치는 것으로 판단되었다. 여러 인자 중에서 대기온도의 변화에 따른 슬래브 온도와 성숙도 값에 미치는 영향을 평가한 결과, 대기온도는 슬래브 온도와 성숙도에 큰 영향을 미치는 것을 알 수 있었다. 특히 대기온도에 따른 성숙도 곡선의 기울기는 감소하였으며, 이는 대기온도가 감소함에 따라 성숙도 값이 급격히 감소하였다.

본 연구는 촉진양생한 프리캐스트 콘크리트의 응결 시점 분석을 위하여 누설 표면파 기법과 성숙도법을 적용하였다. 누설 표면파 기법은 콘크리트 표면이나 내부에 센서를 설치하지 않고 비접촉 센싱을 통하여 응결을 정의할 수 있는 장점이 있으며, 성숙도법은 콘크리트 내부의 온도변화를 통하여 재령을 정량적으로 평가할 수 있는 기법이다. 촉진양생을 적용한 일반 콘크리트와 고강도 콘크리트를 대상으로 각 기법을 적용하여 실험적으로 그 결과를 분석하였다. 특히, 기존 응결 시험 방법인 관입저항침 시험법을 기반으로 비교 분석한 결과, 성숙도법을 통한 재령 평가법은 초결 시점과 누설 표면파의 계측은 종 결 시점과 각각 유사함을 확인할 수 있었다.

Prediction of compressive strength of concrete by Maturity Method is applied in construction site. However, due to the use of wired type high-priced equipment, economic efficiency and workability are falling. In this study, a newly developed concrete embedded wireless sensor is used to perform a mock-up test. Next, the concrete compressive strength of the Maturity Method is predicted using Saul and Plowman's function as measured temperature data. The predicted concrete strength at the beginning of the age was the actual strength and stiffness, but the error rate was less than 1% at 28th day.

Prediction of the compressive strength of the maturity method has been studied by several researchers and has been applied to the construction of concrete structures. In order to apply the maturity method, which is a function related to temperature and time, it is important to measure the accurate temperature inside the concrete during the curing period. The purpose of this study is to verify the performance by analyzing sensitivity, measurement and transmission accuracy by exposing wireless embedded sensor to various curing environment.

In this study examined the strength of wall concrete using insulated molds and non-insulated forms by monitoring the strength of the structure using a wireless sensor network by maturity method. It was confirmed that the temperature and compressive strength of the structures are monitored in real time, along with effective strength control.

Quality control of concrete during its curing process is crucial when it comes to reaching the ideal strength. This paper presents the basic study of optimizing concrete curing process by using Arduino platform based on the maturity method. The research has suggested a quality control of curing process by visualizing the curing temperature and its strength from web. The maturity method was coded into the web which allows managers to monitor regardless their locations.

The influence of seed maturity, stratification, and seed washing method on seed germination were investigated for establishment of seed propagation system in dropwort (Oenanthe stolonifera DC). Seed germination rate was increased as period of the seed ripening increased, especially the seed over 40 days after flowering showed the highest germination rate. The optimum period of cold stratification treatment to promote seed germination was about 8 weeks. The seed treated by a cold wet stratification with sand exhibited higher germination rate compared to the seed treated by a cold wet stratification without sand. The stratified seeds that were stored in the ground having fluctuating temperature were improved up to 19%, while stratification stored under constant temperature(4℃) did not improve germination rate. In addition, 8 weeks of stratification period under fluctuating temperature in the ground was most effective. Sodium hypochlorite, vital oxide, and distilled water were used as chemicals to remove the germination inhibitor of seed coat. Water washing of seed coat after soaking in 0.5% sodium hypochlorite and 0.0005% vital oxide for three minutes and 60 minutes respectively could effectively remove the germination inhibitors in the seed coat.