도로터널 적용을 위한 섬유혼입콘크리트의 내화성능에 관한 연구

초록

Tunnel fires have significant social and economic impacts, causing extensive damage to concrete and steel reinforcements at high temperatures. Despite international advancements in fire-resistant designs, the safety measures for tunnel fires in South Korea remain insufficient. This study aimed to evaluate the fire resistance of fiber-reinforced concrete incorporating fire-resistant fibers with a focus on preventing spalling and enhancing structural safety. These findings are expected to contribute to the development of fire-resistant tunnel-design standards. Concrete mixtures with compressive strengths of 27 MPa were prepared according to highway construction material standards. Fiberreinforced concrete samples were produced with fire-resistant fiber dosages of 0.0, 0.6, 0.8, and 1.0 kg per cubic meter. Fresh concrete tests, including air content (KS F 2421) and slump (KS F 2402) tests, were conducted along with compressive strength tests (KS F 2405) on the hardened concrete. The fire resistance was assessed using an electric furnace to simulate the fire curve conditions specified in the Road Tunnel Fire Safety Guidelines based on KS F 2257. Increasing the fiber content led to a slight reduction in slump, likely owing to fiber agglomeration, with minimal effect on workability within the tested range. The air content exhibited negligible variation, indicating that there was no major impact on the air-void system. The compressive strength before the fire resistance test fluctuated but consistently met the design target of 27 MPa. The compressive strength after the fire resistance test across all samples decreased to approximately 2.0 MPa. The fiber-reinforced concrete exhibited reduced internal temperatures compared to the control, which was attributed to heat transfer disruption and the formation of micropores by the fibers. In this study, fiber-reinforced concrete demonstrated improved thermal resistance under fire conditions with minimal impact on the workability and air content within the tested range. Although the compressive strength before the fire resistance test remained adequate, the sharp decline in the post-fire strength highlights the need for further optimization. These findings emphasize the potential of fiber-reinforced concrete as a cost-effective solution for enhancing tunnel fire resistance, thereby supporting the development of safer and more resilient infrastructures.

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