A critical review on pavement distress detection using images and point clouds from visual features to geometric modeling
December 2025
Pavement distress detection plays a pivotal role in ensuring roadway safety, serviceability, and cost-effective infrastructure management. With rapid advancements in intelligent transportation systems,...
Recycling aged crumb rubber-modified asphalt pavements: A review
June 2026
This study provides a comprehensive review of current progress and challenges in recycling crumb rubber-modified asphalt (CRMA) pavements. It examines key aspects, including mechanical performance,...
Effectiveness of heat-reflective asphalt pavements in mitigating urban heat islands: A systematic literature review
December 2024
Urban heat island (UHI) effect is a growing concern in numerous cities worldwide, which increases urban temperatures. Conventional asphalt pavements are a major contributor to the issue, causing environmental...
Self-healing of asphalt materials–part 1: Mechanisms, influencing factors, and evaluation methods
June 2026
The self-healing behavior of asphalt materials is increasingly recognized as a promising strategy to extend pavement life and reduce maintenance costs. However, research in this area remains fragmented,...
Intelligent pavement condition survey: Overview of current researches and practices
September 2024
Automated pavement condition survey is of critical importance to road network management. There are three primary tasks involved in pavement condition surveys, namely data collection, data processing...
Use of bio-based products towards more sustainable road paving binders: A state-of-the-art review
June 2024
Many industrial sectors exploit fossil sources to develop useful and necessary materials for our needs, such as bituminous paving materials. Bitumen, a key component of asphalt mixtures, is derived...
A comprehensive state-of-art review on the use of rejuvenators in asphalt pavement
March 2025
The utilization of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in asphalt mixtures has gained momentum in recent years, yet concerns persist regarding the long-term performance and binder properties of high RAP...
Predicting pavement condition index based on the utilization of machine learning techniques: A case study
September 2023
Pavement management systems (PMS) are used by transportation government agencies to promote sustainable development and to keep road pavement conditions above the minimum performance levels at a reasonable...
Cold-bonded lightweight aggregates as replacement materials for road applications
June 2026
The development of road materials as alternatives to mineral aggregates has become an important research direction. This paper proposes cold-bonded lightweight aggregates (R-CBLA) as substitutes for...
Automation in road distress detection, diagnosis and treatment
March 2024
Road transportation plays a crucial role in society and daily life, as the functioning and durability of roads can significantly impact a nation's economic development. In the whole life cycle of the...
Review of advanced road materials, structures, equipment, and detection technologies
December 2023
As a vital and integral component of transportation infrastructure, pavement has a direct and tangible impact on socio-economic sustainability. In recent years, an influx of groundbreaking and state-of-the-art...
Influencing factors, durability and mechanical performance of geopolymer binders in flexible pavement applications: A state-of-the-art review
June 2026
This state-of-the-art review explores the influencing factors, durability, and mechanical performance of geopolymer binders in flexible pavement applications. Geopolymers, as sustainable alternatives...
Enhancing municipal pavement condition predictions using machine learning models
June 2026
Pavement condition prediction is essential for effective street maintenance. Reliable prediction models enable municipalities to anticipate pavement deterioration and plan maintenance proactively. This...
Bio-based rejuvenators in asphalt pavements: A comprehensive review and analytical study
September 2024
The pressing demand for sustainable advancements in road infrastructure has catalyzed extensive research into environmentally conscious alternatives for the maintenance and restoration of asphalt concrete...
Spatial-temporal correlation between surface distress and internal damage in pavement structure
June 2026
A recurrent phenomenon is the reappearance of distress conditions on the same road section, both before and after maintenance interventions. The maintenance work essentially addresses the superficial...
A systematic review of rigid-flexible composite pavement
June 2024
Rigid-flexible composite pavement has gained significant popularity in recent decades. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the research progress concerning rigid-flexible composite pavement,...
Application of X-ray computed tomography imaging in the digital modeling of asphalt mixtures: A state of the art review
June 2026
To enhance the application value of CT technology in road engineering and offer significant technical support for digital characterization and visual examination of the microstructure of asphalt mixtures,...
Application of organic red mud in SBS-modified asphalt mixture: Influence on road performance and thermal-oxidative aging resistance
June 2026
The deterioration of road performance in asphalt mixtures due to aging can significantly affect the service period of asphalt pavement. Therefore, it is particularly important to find a suitable method...
Rutting performance of geosynthetic reinforced unbound pavements subjected to repetitive loading: A review
March 2026
The growing demands on global infrastructure highlight the critical need for durable and efficient pavement systems, particularly under the stress of repetitive heavy traffic loads. The use of geosynthetics...
Texturing and evaluation of concrete pavement surface: A state-of-the-art review
September 2023
Concrete pavement is accompanied by two major functional properties, namely noise emission and friction, which are closely related to pavement surface texture. While several technologies have been developed...
A comprehensive evaluation of non-destructive density and moisture content measurement of asphalt pavement during construction using ground-penetrating radar
March 2026
In situ density and moisture content of asphalt pavement are essential controlling parameters that require accurate measurement for quality control and quality assurance purposes. The ground-penetrating...
Long-term performance of recycled asphalt mixtures containing high RAP and RAS
March 2024
The application of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and reclaimed asphalt shingles (RAS) on asphalt pavement can reduce the asphalt paving cost, conserve energy and protect the environment. However,...
Settlement characteristics and prediction of typical loess-filled subgrade considering constraint conditions
June 2026
Post-construction settlement of loess subgrade is a critical factor influencing road stability. This study, based on the Wubu–Suide section of China National Highway G307, investigates the settlement...
Application of nanomaterials on the performance of SBS modified asphalt binders and mixtures: A comprehensive review
September 2025
Presently, many asphalts and modified asphalts fail to satisfy long-term serviceability and durability criteria. Researchers are utilizing several asphalt modifiers to enhance the overall performance...
Review of ultraviolet ageing mechanisms and anti-ageing methods for asphalt binders
June 2022
Asphalt binder is inevitably aged by ultraviolet (UV) light during its service period. UV ageing can significantly decrease the technical properties of asphalt binder. The sensitivity of asphalt to...