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Maintenance Robot of Bridge

  • Kim, Kyoung-Tae;Cho, Cheol-Joo;Lim, Kye-Young
    • Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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    • 2008.06a
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    • pp.160-163
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    • 2008
  • Currently workmen take charge of the maintenance work of bridges. But the process of sealing cracks in damage bridge is dangerous, costly, and labor-intensive operation Labor turnover and training are increasing problems related to crack sealing crews, and as traffic volumes increase, crack sealing operations become increasingly disruptive to the general public. Automation crack sealing can reduce labor and road user costs, improve work quality and decrease worker exposure to bridge hazards. This research aims to develop an automated damage bridge crack sealing system and developing of algorithms for hybrid controlling.

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New Frontiers in Hard Materials Testing

  • Gee, Mark;Gant, Andrew;Morrell, Roger;Roebuck, Bryan
    • Proceedings of the Korean Powder Metallurgy Institute Conference
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    • 2006.09b
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    • pp.885-886
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    • 2006
  • Significant advances in mechanical testing for hard materials are discussed in this paper. There are three specific areas that are covered. In the measurement of fracture toughness factors such as the control of slow crack growth to produce strating cracks, and evaluating reproducibility and repeatability of tests have been recently examined. The miniaturization of tests reduces the amount of material that is used in testing, improves the throughput of tests, and also improves cost effectiveness. New techniques such as stepwise testing and micro scratch testing have contributed to significant additions to the knowledge of the wear mechanisms that operate in these materials.

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Case Study on Location of Possible Tension Crack in Rock Slope (암반 비탈면의 인장균열 위치 선정에 관한 사례 연구)

  • Jeon, Byung-Gon;Kim, Jiseong;Kang, Gichun
    • Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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    • v.37 no.3
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    • pp.5-17
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    • 2021
  • This study aims to investigate the causes and countermeasures for the occurrence of tension cracks in the slope of the rock mass of heavy equipment for road construction. Electric resistivity survey was performed to investigate the expandable tensile crack range. As a result of examining the distribution of soft zones in the rock mass, a low specific resistance zone was found at the bottom of the access road where tensile cracks occurred. It was confirmed that a low resistivity zone was distributed near the top of the excavation slope. Therefore, reinforcements was performed by determining the location of the possible tensile crack as the top of the excavation slope. Two rows of reinforced piles and anchors were proposed as a reinforcement method, and the slope stability analysis showed that the allowable safety factor was satisfied after reinforcements.

A Study on Crack Self-Healing of Concrete Overlay for Bridge Decks (콘크리트 교면포장의 자기균열치유 특성에 대한 검토 연구)

  • Jeon, Sung IL;Yun, Kyung Ku;An, Ji Hwan;Choi, Pan Gil
    • International Journal of Highway Engineering
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.11-19
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    • 2017
  • PURPOSES : The purpose of this study is to verify the property of self-healing, and to propose an appropriate duration for wet curing of bridge deck concrete overlays. METHODS : In this study, reinforced bars were inserted into concrete molds in order to prevent brittle fracture and induced cracks in the concrete resulting from indirect tension mode. The induced time of concrete cracking was 3 to 7 days, following which the concrete specimens were cured in water. The resulting concrete crack width was measured using image analysis equipment. Additionally, the self-healing tests were performed using the following three mixtures: OPC, SFC, and LMC. RESULTS : Concrete mixtures with crack widths of $150{\mu}m$ or lower were completely healed by Day 28. Hydrates of crack fills were found to be the calcium carbonate. CONCLUSIONS : The cement-based mixtures exhibit properties of self-healing. Considering these properties, it is necessary to increase the curing duration of concrete overlays for bridge decks.

A Study on the Development of an Automated Pavement Crack Sealer (도로면 크랙 실링 자동화 장비 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Lee Jeong-Ho;Lee Jae-Kwon;Kim Min-Jae;Kim Young-Suk;Cho Moon-Young;Lee Jun-bok
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute Of Construction Engineering and Management
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    • autumn
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    • pp.539-542
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    • 2002
  • Crack sealing is a maintenance procedure that is commonly used to reduce pavement degradation. If cracks in pavements are not sealed, surface water penetration can reduce the strength of the sub-base layers, which can result in increased deflections of the pavement. Reduced strength of the sub-base also accelerates the deterioration of the surface, due to development of greater cracking and potholes. Crack sealing is performed to reduce water and debris penetration, thereby helping to maintain pavement structural capacity and limiting future degradation. The process of sealing cracks in pavements is however dangerous, costly, and labor-intensive operation. Labor turnover and training are increasing problems related to crack sealing crews, and as traffic volumes increase. Automating crack sealing can reduce labor and road user costs, improve work quality, and decrease worker exposure to roadway hazards. The main objective of this research is to develop an automated system for sealing cracks in pavement. Extension of the algorithms and tools presented in this research is also recommended for future study.

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A Study on the Development of an Automated Pavement Crack Sealer (도로면 크랙실링 자동화 로봇의 프로토타입 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Lee Jeong-Ho;Yu Hyun-Seok;Kim Young-Suk;Lee Jun-Bok;Cho Moon-Young
    • Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
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    • v.5 no.2 s.18
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    • pp.162-171
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    • 2004
  • Crack sealing is a maintenance procedure that is commonly used to reduce pavement degradation. If cracks in pavements are not sealed, surface water penetration can reduce the strength of the sub-base layers, which can result in increased deflections of the pavement. Reduced strength of the sub-base also accelerates the deterioration of the surface, due to development of greater cracking and potholes. Crack sealing is performed to reduce water and debris penetration, thereby helping to maintain pavement structural capacity and limiting future degradation. The process of sealing cracks in pavements is however dangerous, costly, and labor-intensive operation. Labor turnover and training are increasing problems related to crack sealing crews, and as traffic volumes increase. Automating crack sealing can reduce labor and road user costs, improve work quality, and decrease worker exposure to roadway hazards. The main objective of this research is to develop an automated system for sealing cracks in pavement. Extension of the algorithms and tools presented in this research is also recommended for future study.

Analysis of Characteristics in Low-shrinkage Cement Treated Base (저수축 시멘트 안정처리 기층의 특성분석)

  • Lee, Seung-Woo;Jeon, Beom-Jun;Kim, Jong-Won
    • International Journal of Highway Engineering
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    • v.6 no.2 s.20
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    • pp.61-70
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    • 2004
  • Cement treated Soil has superior characteristics as pavement-base including strength, curability, hardness, freezing resistance. However drying shrinkage of Cement treated base has been indicated as disadvantage, since reflection crack of surface layer is induced from drying shrinkage of cement treated base. This study propriety about low-shrinkage cement treated base that can control shrinkage of cement and control reflection crack at asphalt overlay & concrete slab.

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The Effect of Behavior Fatigue Crack Propagation on 2-Axle Load Frequency (2축 하중주파수가 피로균열진전거동에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Sang-Hee;Li, Jing-Hua;Choi, Seong-Dae
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.78-84
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    • 2015
  • The stress state acting on mechanical parts and structures is generally mixed stress. This complex stress state, which is subject to changes in the environment, will produce many. Cars running on roads with different road conditions will subject the automotive parts to combined stress state. In the x direction and the y direction, a different amplitude and frequency of the fatigue load can be present. However, the load amplitude for Mode I and Mode II in a 2-axis fatigue test is limited to a constant ratio; the load frequency is always the same for any mode. In this paper, it is verified how the variation of the load frequency for mode II affects the behavior of fatigue crack propagation under mixed mode.

Durability Evaluation of Ternary Blend Concrete Mixtures adding Ultra Fine Admixture (고분말도 혼화재를 첨가한 삼성분계 시멘트 콘크리트의 내구성 평가)

  • Ahn, Sang Hyeok;Jeon, Sung Il;Nam, Jeong-Hee;An, Ji Hwan
    • International Journal of Highway Engineering
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    • v.15 no.5
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    • pp.101-110
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    • 2013
  • PURPOSES : The purpose of this study is to evaluate the durability of ternary blended concrete mixtures adding ultra fine admixture. METHODS : From the literature review, crack was considered as the main distress failure criterion on concrete bridge deck pavement. To reduce the initial crack development due to drying shrinkage, CSA expansion agent and shrink reduction agent were used to ternary blended concrete mixtures as a admixture. Laboratory tests including chloride ion penetration test, surface scaling test, rapid freeze & thaw resistance test, non restrained drying shrinkage and restrained drying shrinkage test were conducted to verify the durability of ternary blended concrete mixtures. RESULTS : Based on the test results, proposed mixtures were verified as high qualified durable materials. Expecially initial drying shrinkage crack was not occurred in ternary blended concrete mixtures with CSA expansion agent. CONCLUSIONS : It is concluded that the durability of proposed ternary blend concrete mixture was acceptable to apply for the concrete bridge deck pavement.