PURPOSES : The purpose of this study is to identify the dynamic behavior of a cement concrete paving machine (paver) by measuring its response using accelerometers. This is because the dynamic behavior of pavers affects the quality of data from various applications of IoT sensors, such as laser, ultrasonic, optical sensors and so on. Therefore, it is believed that the understanding of dynamic behaviors can contribute to the effective use of various IoT sensors for the acquisition of real-time quality control data in pavement construction. METHODS : Dynamic signals are obtained using accelerometer sensors to identify the dynamic characteristics of paving machines. The main parameters for acquiring dynamic signals are the status of the machine’s operating or standby conditions, and available locations for attaching various IoT sensors. Time domain data are logged at a particular sampling speed using a low-pass filter, subsequently, they are converted to digital data, which are analyzed on three rectangular axes. In addition frequency analysis is conducted on the measured data for identifying the peak frequencies, via FFT (Fast-Fourier-Transform) using MATLAB. RESULTS : The magnitude of the x-directional vibration is higher than that of any other direction under the paver’s operating or standby condition. However, signals from the smoother beam show that the z-directional vibration is more significant in the operating status. It means that the primary vibration depends on the location. Furthermore, the peak frequencies are quite various depending on the status of a paver and its sensing location. CONCLUSIONS : The magnitude of machine vibration and peak frequencies at each status or location are identified from time- and frequency-domain data. When using IoT sensors for quality control or monitoring pavements in construction, the dynamic characteristics of a paver should be considered to mitigate the interference of signals from the paver body or its elements.

PURPOSES: The performance of both string line and multi-sonic sensor systems were investigated with respect to achieving smoothness in a 5 cm-thick Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) wearing layer. METHODS: String line and multi-sonic sensor systems were applied in the leading and trailing lanes, respectively, with two-lane simultaneous paving. RESULTS: Two systems did not show any significant statistical difference in initial International Roughness Index(IRI). The multi-sonic sensor system produced smoothness similar to that by the string line system. CONCLUSIONS : The string line system was found to be very effective in eliminating roughness below a wavelength of about 2 m, confirming that a string line reference is the best system to obtain a smoother surface. A multi-sonic sensor system evidently demonstrated the capability of replicating a reference level and, partly showed a roughness averaging effect within the system length. It can further be concluded that the effect of smoothness of the underlying layer on the upper layer smoothness cannot be ignored.

Hydraulic and drainage properties play an important role in the serviceability of a permeable block pavement system. A serious impediment to its performance is the accumulation of sediments over time. The deposition of these particles in block pavement joints reduces infiltration rate and drainage capacity, which, in the long run, decreases the system’s life span. In this study, laboratory experiments were conducted in order to investigate the influence of particle deposition on the hydraulic conductivity of a type of block pavement system, permeable stone paver, without maintenance or cleaning. Coefficients of permeability before and after addition of fine particles were evaluated using a developed permeability equipment with constant head frame. Three gradations of silica sand were used to simulate road clogging particles. An equivalent of eight years of sediment loading was applied to three identical permeable pavement samples. Laboratory test results showed an average of 77% reduction on the permeability due to particle accumulation.

PURPOSES: This study aims to develop a strength test method for irregularly shaped concrete block paver. METHODS : Ten (10) different types of concrete block pavers including porous and dense blocks were tested for strength capacities. Destructive and non-destructive methods were used to develop a strength test method for irregularly shaped concrete block paver. The flexural strength evaluation was conducted in accordance to KS F 4419, while compressive strength was conducted with a 45.7mm-diameter core specimen. The impact echo test method was used to evaluate the elastic modulus. Finally, regression analysis was used to investigate the relationship between flexural strength, compressive strength and elastic modulus based on their corresponding test results. RESULTS : The flexural strength of the tested block pavers ranged from 4MPa to 10MPa. At 95% confidence level, the coefficients of determination between compressive-flexural strength relationship and compressive strength-elastic modulus relationship were 0.94 and 0.84, respectively. These coefficients signified high correlation. CONCLUSIONS : Using the test method proposed in this study, it will be easier to evaluate the strength of irregularly shaped concrete block pavers through impact echo test and compressive test, instead of the flexural test. Relative to the flexural strength requirement of 5MPa, the minimum values of compressive strength and elastic modulus, as proposed, are 13.0MPa and 25.0GPa, respectively.

현재 공항포장은 기존 포장관련정보의 관리에 대한 어려움이 있고, 장기공용으로 인해 유지보수비용이 증가하고 있어 예산의 효율적 활용과 공항포장의 체계적 유지관리가 필요하다. 이를 위해서 포장관리시스템을 도입할 필요성이 있다. 본 연구에서는 외국의 여러 포장관리시스템 중 세계적으로 널리 활용되고 있는 Micro PAVER를 국내에 도입하기 위한 방안을 연구하였다. 외국의 시스템을 국내에 적용하기 위해서는 환경차이, 포장관리수준 차이 등으로 인해 발생하는 오류를 최소화하기 위해 국내에 맞도록 적정화(customization)하는 연구가 필요하다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 Micro PAVER를 국내에 도입하기 위해 필요한 적정화 연구를 수행하였다 Micro PAVER의 논리 및 구조를 분석하여 Micro PAVER 운영에 주요하게 작용하는 부분을 기존 포장평가자료와 포장 전문가의 설문조사 방법을 이용하여 적정화하였다. 주요 적정화 부분은 포장파손예측모형, critical PCI, PCI에 따른 유지보수비용, 유지보수공법 및 단가, PCI 등급이다.

현재 공항포장은 기존 포장관련정보의 관리에 대한 어려움이 있고, 장기공용으로 인해 유지보수비용이 증가하고 있어 예산의 효율적 활용과 공항포장의 체계적 유지관리가 필요하다. 이를 위해서 포장관리시스템을 도입할 필요성이 있다. 본 연구에서는 외국의 여러 포장관리시스템 중 세계적으로 널리 활용되고 있는 Micro PAVER를 국내에 도입하기 위한 방안을 연구하였다. 외국의 시스템을 국내에 적용하기 위해서는 환경차이, 포장관리수준 차이 등으로 인해 발생하는 오류를 최소화하기 위해 국내에 맞도록 적정화(customization)하는 연구가 필요하다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 Micro PAVER를 국내에 도입하기 위해 필요한 적정화 연구를 수행하였다 Micro PAVER의 논리 및 구조를 분석하여 Micro PAVER 운영에 주요하게 작용하는 부분을 기존 포장평가자료와 포장 전문가의 설문조사 방법을 이용하여 적정화하였다. 주요 적정화 부분은 포장파손예측모형, critical PCI, PCI에 따른 유지보수비용, 유지보수공법 및 단가, PCI 등급이다.