• 한국도로학회논문집
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.35-45
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• 2003

본 연구는 도로를 설계, 건설, 유지관리하는 도로기술자들이 실제 도로의 건설과 유지관리가 이루어지고 있는 현장에서, 도로를 구성하고 있는 기층 보조기층 선택층. 노상, 노체 등의 현장강도성분을 PDCP(Pavement Dynamic Cone Penetrometer)라는 조작이 용이하고 실험결과 해석이 간단하면서 신뢰성 있는 기구를 사용하여 현장에서의 측정이 가능하도록 하고자 수행이 되었다. 이와 같은 목적을 수행하기 위하여 먼저 현장에서 조립 및 이동이 용이하도록 포장관입시험기(PDCP)를 제작하였으며, 동일한 시료에 CBR시험 및 PDCP 관입시험을 시행하기 위하여 기존의 직경 15cm CBR 몰드를 여러개 연결하여 높이를 키운 특수 CBR 몰드도 동시에 제작하였다. 실험실에서 다양한 시료에 대하여 다짐시험을 실시하여 최적함수비 및 최대 건조밀도를 구한 후, 각각 B다짐 및 D다짐으로 다져 PDCP 관입시험 및 CBR 시험을 실시하였다. 이와 같은 시험 결과 스무 개의 CBR 값과 관입지수와의 상관관계식을 구할 수 있었다. 또한 해석적 인 방법으로 PDCP 시험의 결과치인 관입지수로부터 탄성계수를 산정하는 방법을 소개하였다. 현단계에서는 다양한 토질분류에 대한 관입지수와 탄성계수 산정식이 제시되어 있지 않아 정확한 탄성계수값을 구하는 데에는 어려움이 있지만, 추후 보다 다양한 토질분류에 대한 관입지수와 탄성계수 산정식을 얻는 노력 이 시행된다면 보다 정확한 탄성계수값 및 회복탄성계수($M_R$)값도 구할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국도로학회논문집
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.43-52
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• 2014

PURPOSES : To solve problems in current compaction control DCPT(Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test), highly correlated with various testing methods, simple, and economic is being applied. However, it、s hard to utilize DCPT results due to the few numerical analyses for DCPT have been performed and the lack of data accumulation. Therefore, this study tried to verify the validation of numerical modeling for DCPT by comparing and analyzing the results of numerical analyses with field tests. METHODS: The ground elastic modulus and PR(Penetration Rate) value were estimated by using PFC(Particle Flow Code) 3D program based on the discrete element method. Those values were compared and analyzed with the result of field tests. Also, back analysis was conducted to describe ground elastic modulus of field tests. RESULTS : Relative errors of PR value between the numerical analyses and field tests were calculated to be comparatively low. Also, the relationship between elastic modulus and PR value turned out to be similar. CONCLUSIONS : Numerical modeling of DCPT is considered to be suitable for describing field tests by carrying out numerical analysis using PFC 3D program.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제8권5호
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• pp.649-661
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• 2015

This research provides insight on the laboratory investigation of the engineering properties of a lateritic soil modified with the mucilage of Opuntia ficus-indica cladodes (MOFIC), which has a history of being used as an earthen plaster. The soil is classified, according to AASHTO classification system, as A-2-6(1). The Atterberg limits, compaction, permeability, California bearing ratio (CBR) and unconfined compressive strength of the soil were determined for each of 0, 4, 8 and 12% addition of the MOFIC, by dry weight of the soil. The plasticity index, optimum moisture content, swell potential, unconfined compressive strength and permeability decreased while the soaked and unsoaked CBR increased, with increasing MOFIC contents. The engineering properties of the natural soil, which only satisfies standard requirements for use as subgrade material, became improved by the application of MOFIC such that it meets the standard requirements for use as sub-base material for road construction. The effects of MOFIC on the engineering properties of the soil resulted from bioclogging and biocementation processes. MOFIC is recommended for use as a modifier of the engineering properties of soils, especially those with similar characteristics to that of the soil used in this study, to be used as a pavement layer material. It is more economical and environment-friendly than conventional soil stabilizers or modifiers.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.235-248
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• 2014

Population increase and economic developments can lead to construction as well as demolition of infrastructures such as buildings, bridges, roads, etc resulting in used concrete as a primary waste product. Recycling of waste concrete to obtain the recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) for base and/or sub-base materials in road construction is a foremost application to be promoted to gain economical and sustainability benefits. As the mortar, bricks, glass and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) present as constituents in RCA, it exhibits inconsistent properties and performance. In this study, six different types of RCA samples were subjected classification tests such as particle size distribution, plasticity, compaction test, unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and California bearing ratio (CBR) tests. Results were compared with those of the standard road materials used in Queensland, Australia. It was found that material type 'RM1-100/RM3-0' and 'RM1-80/RM3-20' samples are in the margin of the minimum required specifications of base materials used for high volume unbound granular roads while others are lower than that the minimum requirement.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제34권12호
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• pp.105-113
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• 2018

본 연구에서는 고화제를 이용하여 개량된 노상재료의 배합에 따른 공학적 특성과 지지력을 분석하기 위하여 실내 및 현장시험을 실시하였다. 노상토 개량에 고화제로 사용된 재료의 주성분은 CaO와 $SO_3$이다. 고화제를 현장 토공재료인 저소성 점토(CL)와 혼합한 후 입도분포는 체 굵기가 커질수록 상대적으로 통과율이 낮아져 실트질 모래(SM)로 흙의 종류가 바뀌었을 뿐 아니라 소성지수와 수정 CBR 등의 공학적 특성이 노상토에 적합하게 개선되었다. 동일한 에너지로 다짐된 개량토의 다짐곡선으로부터 최대건조단위중량은 현장토 대비 약 6%가량 증가하고 최적함수비는 약간 감소하여 상당히 입도가 개선되었다. 실내 CBR 시험에서도 동일한 다짐에너지에서 적당량의 고화제를 투입한 개량토의 단위중량과 강도 증대효과가 현저히 크게 나타났다. 고화제 투입 후 조립분의 비율이 상대적으로 증가함으로 인하여 현장토 대비 초기다짐 시 팽창비가 3.3배 이상 감소되었고, 최종다짐 시에는 6.5배 이상 작게 나타났다. 시험시공이 이루어진 구간에서 일축압축강도는 설계강도 이상을 확보하면서 균질한 값을 유지하였다. 동일한 시공조건으로 현장에 적용한 후 확인시험 결과에서도 다짐 1일 후 시험한 6개소 모두의 지지력계수가 적절한 수준에서 목표값을 상회하고 그 변동성도 양호한 것으로 나타났다.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.143-152
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• 2020

In this research, soil samples of the Kerman sedimentary basin, Iran, were investigated through laboratory tests such as petrography (Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)), physical and mechanical characteristics tests. The soil in this area is dominantly CL. The petrography results showed that the dominant clay mineral is Illite. This soil has made some problems in the earth dams due to the low shear strength. In this study, a set of samples were prepared by adding different amounts of lime. Next, the petrography and strength tests at the optimum moisture content were performed. The results of SEM analysis showed substantial changes in the soil structure after the addition of lime. The primary structure was porous and granular that was changed to a uniform and solid after the lime was added. According to XRD results, dominant mineral in none stabilized soil and stabilized soil are Illite and calcite, respectively. The pozzolanic reaction resulted in the reduction of clay minerals in the stabilized samples and calcite was known as the soil hardener material that led to an increase in soil strength. An increase in the hydrated lime leads to a decrease in their maximum dry unit weight and an increase in their optimum moisture content. Furthermore, increasing the hydrated lime content enhanced the Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) and soil's optimum moisture. An increase in the strength is significantly affected by the curing time and hydrated lime contents, as the maximum compressive strength is achieved at 7% hydrated lime. Moreover, the maximum increase in the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) achieved in clay soils mixed with 8% hydrated lime.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.57-66
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• 2002

도로포장설계시 일반적으로 동상방지층을 노상층에 포함시키지 않고 단지 노상층의 CBR을 산정하여 그 강도에 적합한 도로포장구조를 결정하고 있다. 그러나, 현재 추세는 동상방지층을 노상층에 포함시켜 포장구조를 설계하고 있다. 동상방지층을 포함한 노상층의 평균 CBR을 사용하는 경우 노상층만의 CBR에 비해 상대적으로 큰 강도를 나타내므로 포장구조 두께는 감소한다. 그러나, 동상방지층을 포함한 노상층의 평균 CBR 산정식이 별도로 규정되어 있지 않으므로 CBR 결정에 많은 혼선을 가져오고 있다. 따라서, 본 연구에서는 동상방지층을 포함한 노상층의 평균 CBR을 산정하기 위하여 실내 및 현장 CBR 시험을 실시하였다. 실험결과를 근거로 노상층의 평균 CBR 산정에 편리한 수정식을 제안하였다. 또한, 노상층만의 CBR을 사용한 포장설계시와 동상방지층을 포함한 노상층의 평균 CBR을 사용한 포장설계시 포장두께를 비교하여 경제성을 검토하였다.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.1005-1016
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• 2018

This paper presents an investigation on the properties of two types of cement kiln dust (CKD)-stabilized dredged sediments, silt and clay with a comparison to hydrated lime stabilization. Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and California bearing ratio (CBR) tests were conducted to examine the optimal stabilizer content and classify the type of highway material. A strength development model of treated dredged sediments was performed. The influences of various stabilizer types and sediment types on UCS were interpreted with the aid of microstructural observations, including X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy analysis. The results of the tests revealed that 6% of lime by dry weight can be suggested as optimal content for the improvement of clay and silt as selected materials. For CKD-stabilized sediment as soil cement subbase material, the use of 8% CKD was suggested as optimal content for clay, whereas 6% CKD was recommended for silt; the overall CBR value agreed with the UCS test. The reaction products calcium silicate hydrate and ettringite are the controlling mechanisms for the mechanical performance of CKD-stabilized sediments, whereas calcium aluminate hydrate is the control for lime-stabilized sediments. These results will contribute to the use of CKD as a sustainable and novel stabilizer for lime in highway material applications.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.143-157
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• 2021

Expansive soil is the most predominant geologic hazard which shows a large amount of shrinkage and swelling with changes in their moisture content. This study investigates the macro-mechanical and micro-structural behaviours of dredged natural expansive clay from coal mining treated with ordinary Portland cement or hydrated lime addition. The stabilised expansive soil aims for possible reuse as pavement materials. Mechanical testing determined geotechnical engineering properties, including free swelling potential, California bearing ratio, unconfined compressive strength, resilient modulus, and shear wave velocity. The microstructures of treated soils are observed by scanning electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and energy dispersive spectroscopy to understand the behaviour of the expansive clay blended with cement and lime. Test results confirmed that cement and lime are effective agents for improving the swelling behaviour and other engineering properties of natural expansive clay. In general, chemical treatments reduce the swelling and increase the strength and modulus of expansive clay, subjected to chemical content and curing time. Scanning electron microscopy analysis can observe the increase in formation of particle clusters with curing period, and x-ray diffraction patterns display hydration and pozzolanic products from chemical particles. The correlations of mechanical properties and microstructures for chemical stabilised expansive clay are recommended.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제36권6호
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• pp.619-629
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• 2024

To improve the utilization rate of phosphate tailings (PTs) and widen the sources of subgrade filler, the PTs is employed to modify clay, forming a PTs modified clay, applied in the subgrade. Accordingly, the environmental friendliness of PTs was investigated. Subsequently, an optimal proportion was determined through compaction and California Bearing Ratio (CBR) experiments. Afterward, the stability of mixture with the optimal proportion was further evaluated through the water stability and dry-wet stability experiments. Finally, via the gradation and microstructure experiments, the strength mechanism of PTs modified clay was analyzed. The results show that the PTs were classified in the non-hazardous solid wastes, belonging to Class A building materials. With the increase of PTs content and the decrease of clay content, the optimum water content and the swelling degree gradually decrease, while the maximum dry density and CBR first increase and then decrease, reaching their peak value at 50% PTs content, which is the optimal proportion. The resilient modulus of PTs modified clay at the optimal proportion reaches 110.2 MPa. The water stability coefficient becomes stable after soaking for 4 days, while the dry-wet stability coefficient decreases with the increase of cycles and tends to be stable after 8 cycles. Under the long-term action, the dry-wet change has a greater adverse impact than continuous soaking. The analysis demonstrates that the better strength mainly comes from the skeleton role of PTs and the cementation of clay. The systematic laboratory test results and economic analysis collectively provide data evidence for the advantages of PTs modified clay as a subgrade filler.