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A Study on the Analysis and Improvement of Safety Guardrail Installation Methods for H-Pile and Sheet Pile Sections in Excavation Work

터파기 공사 H-말뚝 및 쉬트파일 구간의 안전난간 설치방식 분석 및 개선방안 연구

최강현1ㆍ이승현2*

Kang-Hyun Choi1, Seung-Hyun Lee2*

1Doctor’s Course, Department of Industrial Engineering, Sunmoon University, Asan, Republic of Korea
2Professor, Department of Fire and Disaster Prevention, Sunmoon University, Asan, Republic of Korea
30 September 2026. pp. 939-950
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Abstract
Purpose: This study analyzes the limitations of existing safety guardrail installation methods for H-pile and sheet pile sections in excavation work and derives improvement requirements under irregular base-material conditions. Method: Based on field observations of approximately 500 construction sites and about 200 construction photographs, existing methods were classified into four types—direct-welding, welded-bracket, mechanical fastening, and ground-embedded—and compared by base-material response, connection and support methods, and major limitations. Result: Each type showed distinct limitations, such as welding and cutting work, additional member fabrication, restricted clamp workspace, and ground dependence. Notably, the non-welded mechanical fastening type was found to be limited in field application by workspace constraints. Three improvement requirements were derived, and an offset-type guardrail post installation device was conceptually reviewed. Conclusion: The findings provide basic data for improving guardrail installation in these sections and a basis for future structural performance and field applicability studies.
Keywords
Excavation Work
Safety Guardrail
H-Pile
Sheet Pile
Guardrail Post
Installation Method
연구목적: 본 연구는 터파기 공사 H-말뚝 및 쉬트파일 구간의 기존 안전난간 설치방식의 한계를 분석하고, 불균일한 모재조건에서의 개선 요구조건을 도출하고자 한다. 연구방법: 약 500개 현장의 관찰조사와 약 200건의 시공사진 자료를 바탕으로 기존 설치방식을 직접용접형, 거치대 용접형, 기계적 설치형, 지반근입형으로 유형화하고, 모재조건 대응방식, 연결 및 지지방법, 주요 제약을 기준으로 비교·분석하였다. 연구결과: 유형별로 용접·절단작업, 별도 부재 제작, 클램프 체결공간 제한, 지반조건 의존 등의 제약이 확인되었으며, 비용접식인 기계적 설치형이 작업공간 제약으로 인해 현장 적용이 제한되고 있음을 확인하였다. 이를 바탕으로 세 가지 개선 요구조건을 도출하고 이격형 설치 기구를 개념적으로 검토하였다. 결론: 본 연구결과는 해당 구간의 안전난간 설치방식 개선을 위한 기초자료와 후속 연구의 기반이 될 수 있다.
키워드
터파기 공사
안전난간
H-말뚝
쉬트파일
난간기둥
설치방식
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  • Publisher :The Korean Society of Disaster Information
  • Publisher(Ko) :한국재난정보학회
  • Journal Title :Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
  • Journal Title(Ko) :한국재난정보학회논문집
  • Volume : 22
  • No :3
  • Pages :939-950
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.15683/kosdi.2026.9.30.939
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