Evaluation of low temperature performance of asphalt mixture is significant not only for mitigating transverse thermal cracking but also for preventing potential traffic accidents. In addition, the engineers in pavement agency need to inform the proper pavement section where urgent management is needed. Since early 2000, Korea Expressway Corporation Research Division (KECRD) developed an 3D Pavement condition Monitoring profiler vehicle (3DPM) to survey expressway pavement surface condition precisely. The management of whole expressway network became more precise, effective and efficient than before due to application of 3DPM and HPMS. One thing recommended is: performing extensive mechanical test and corresponding data analysis work procedure to further strengthen the feasibility of current 3DPM approach and HPMS. In this paper two activities were considered: first, the pavement section where the urgent care is recommended is selected by means of 3DPM approach. Then asphalt mixture cores were acquired on that specified section then low temperature fracture test: Semi Circular Bending (SCB) test, was performed. The mechanical parameters, energy release rate and fracture toughness were computed then compared. It is concluded that the current 3DPM approach in KEC can successfully evaluate and analyze selected pavement condition. However, more extensive experimental works are needed to further strengthen the current pavement analyzing approaches.

인공지능(Artificial Intelligence, AI)은 1950년대 초기개념과 이론을 앨런 튜링이 튜링 테스트를 제안하여 기계가 인간과 같은 수준의 지능을 가질 수 있는지 대한 질문을 던지면서 시작되었다. 1980년대부터 특정 분야의 전문 지식을 모방하여 지원하는 AI 시스템인 전 문가 시스템이 부상하기 시작하면서 Machine Learning이 중요성을 얻기 시작하였다. 특히, Decision Tree, Clustering 그리고 Neural Network Algorithm 등이 연구되기 시작하였다. Clustering 기법은 다양한 분야에서 통계분석에 사용되는 자료를 정제하기 위한 비지도 학습 중 하나로, 군집화 알고리즘을 사용하여 자료의 값(Pointer)들을 특정 그룹으로 분류하는 방법이다. 이러한 Clustering을 활용하여 기존 데이터에서 숨겨진 데이터들의 특성을 파악할 수 있으며, 일정 패턴이나 특징을 가진 데이터들끼리의 군집화를 할 수 있게 된다. 이러한 클러스터링은 다양한 산업 분야에서 적용 및 활용하고 있다. 산업화 이후 미국, 벨기에 등 많은 나라에서 효율적인 도로 관 리를 위해 자국의 특성에 맞는 Pavement Management System (PMS)를 운영하고 있지만 현재 많은 분야에서 적용하고 있는 AI를 활용한 사례가 매우 드물다. 한국에서도 수십년 동안 국토교통부와 한국도로공사에서 PMS를 이용하여 도로를 관리해 왔으며, 최근에 는 몇 개 지자체에서 PMS를 도입하였다. 하지만 한국에서는 오랜 PMS 운영 경험에도 불구하고 AI를 활용하지 않고 전통적 방법인 회귀모형을 활용하여 개발한 공용성 예측모형을 사용하고 있기 때문에 그 성능이 떨어지고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 Machine Learning Clustering 기법을 PMS 자료에 적용이 가능한지 확인하였다. 공용성 예측모형의 종속변수인 Performance Factors와 독립변 수인 Influencing Factors 간의 상관성을 확인할 수 없는 경우 클러스터링을 적용하여 종속변수와 독립변수 간의 상관성을 분명히 나 타내고 회귀분석이 가능하도록 하였다. Delaunay Triangulation을 적용하여 인천광역시 기상관측소의 삼각망을 형성하였다. 삼각망의 각 꼭짓점과 도로 각 지점 간의 거리에 대하여 Inverse Distance Weighted 방법을 적용하여 도로 각 구간의 PMS 자료와 영향인자를 매칭하였다. 클러스터링 기법을 원자료에 적용한 결과 공용성인자와 영향인자 간의 상관성이 분명해졌다. 또한, 클러스터링 이전과 이 후 자료의 확률밀도함수의 분포를 비교하여 클러스터링 이후의 자료가 이전의 대해서 대표성을 갖고 있는지 확인하였다.

In the contemporary era, 3D printing technology has become widely utilized across diverse fields, including biomedicine, industrial design, manufacturing, food processing, aerospace, and construction engineering. The inherent advantages of automation, precision, and speed associated with 3D printing have progressively led to its incorporation into road engineering. Asphalt, a temperature-responsive material that softens at high temperatures and solidifies as it cools, presents distinctive challenges and opportunities in this context. For the effective implementation of 3D printing technology in road engineering, 3D printed asphalt (3DPA) must exhibit favorable performance and printability. This requires attributes such as good fluidity, extrudability, and buildability. Furthermore, materials utilizing 3DPA for crack repair should possess high viscosity, elasticity, toughness, superior high-temperature stability, and resistance to low-temperature cracking. These characteristics ultimately contribute to enhancing pavement longevity and ensuring worker safety.

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 is aimed to economic analysis of the ferronickel slag pavement method carried out to suggest the necessity of developing ferronickel slag pavement technology. METHODS : A life cycle cost analysis of the application of the Ferronickel Slag pavement method and the cutting + overlay pavement method was performed to compare the economic indicators and greenhouse gas emissions for each pavement method. RESULTS : As a result of the analysis, regardless of the Ferronickel Slag mixing rate, if the common performance of the Ferronickel Slag pavement method is the same or superior to the existing pavement method, it is more economical than the existing pavement method. Furthermore, the lower the maintenance cost of the Ferronickel Slag pavement method, the higher the economic feasibility due to the high Ferronickel Slag mixing rate. Greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced from at least 9% to up to 53% through the application of the Ferronickel Slag pavement method, except for some scenario analysis results. CONCLUSIONS : This study provided that the Ferronickel Slag pavement method was superior to the existing pavement method in terms of economic and environmental aspects. Therefore, it was found that the objective justification of developing road pavement technology using Ferronickel Slag was secured.