This photo provided by Busan Port Authority shows Busan Port on South Korea’s southeastern coast.
BUSAN, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) — A new eco-friendly paving block technique will be developed in the southeastern port of Busan to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and improve the efficiency of berth operations.
This technique, which is currently under development by the Busan Port Authority (BPA), will make use of factory-made concrete blocks, which can be assembled in a similar fashion to Lego blocks.
The BPA said that this technique ensures high quality and time-saving paving work without the need to wait for the solidification of cement after concrete blocks are installed, thereby contributing to enhancing the efficiency of berth operations.
Thus far, the repair of pavement at berths relied on the long process of demolishing, installing and curing paving blocks. On average, it took 45 days, including 30 days of concrete curing.
During the repair period, it was not possible to pile up containers or move vehicles, resulting in delays in berth operation.
The new technique would also contribute to reducing the use of cement by up to 30 percent, slashing emissions of carbon dioxide, as well as reducing the dust generated during the construction.
The BPA added that it can also shorten the installation period to just one day.
Lina Jang (linajang@koreabizwire.com)
