Abstract
In this study, permanent deformation of asphalt trackbed was investigated by performing repetitive load test on specimen made with dense graded asphalt mixture that was specially prepared for asphalt trackbed foundation. The obtained test results were compared with those computed from the prediction model proposed by AASHTO 2002, called MEPDG. No prediction model adaptable only for permanent deformation of the asphalt trackbed foundation has yet been developed, so the prediction model by AASHTO was adapted in this study to simulate permanent deformation of trackbed foundations in asphalt slab track and in ballasted asphalt track. In order to simulate permanent deformation, a finite element analysis was performed to obtain stresses generated in trackbed due to wheel load. It was found that the predicted permanent deformation was much smaller than the anticipated deformation and that the asphalt track could be stable during the service life of the structure.
본 연구에서는 아스팔트 궤도구조개발을 목적으로, 노반용으로 배합설계된 19mm 밀입도 아스팔트 혼합물 시편을 제작한 다음 영구변형시험을 통해 영구변형 발생특성을 분석하였다. 영구변형시험결과와 AASHTO 2002 및 한국형 포장설계법(KPRP)에서 제시한 영구변형 예측식과 비교, 분석하였다. 현재까지 노반용 혼합물을 위한 영구변형 예측식이 개발된 바 없으므로 AASHTO 제안식을 이용하여 직결 및 유도상 아스팔트 궤도의 부설 시 발생 가능한 영구변형량을 추정하였다. 이를 위해 유한요소해석을 실시, 궤도 깊이 별 발생응력을 산출한 후 공용중 발생 가능한 영구변형량을 계산할 수 있었다. 예측된 소성침하량은 극미하여, 공용중 침하에 대한 내구성 확보가 가능한 것으로 판단되었다.
