Fly ash for sustainable roads: A comprehensive review on mechanisms and performance optimization
Available online 2 December 2025
Fly ash (FA), a major solid waste from coal-fired industries, represents a critical pathway for the green disposal of bulk solid waste and the low-carbon construction of transportation infrastructure,...
Nondestructive testing of asphaltic laboratory samples through resonant tests
Available online 21 November 2025
Knowledge of the dynamic modulus of bituminous mixtures is practical and theoretically meaningful in pavement design, construction, and monitoring. The tests in the laboratory for the determination...
Application of aluminum industry solid waste in asphalt mixtures and its impact on performance: current research and future perspectives
Available online 20 November 2025
Aluminum industrial solid waste represents a highly abundant yet underutilized resource. Its incorporation into asphalt pavement applications can effectively reduce the exploitation of natural resources...
Bio-based polyurethane for road engineering applications: A comprehensive review
Available online 19 November 2025
With the escalating global emphasis on environmental conservation and sustainable development, enhancing the service quality and durability of road surfaces and facilitating the green development of...
Cup lump rubber and natural rubber latex biopolymers as promising modifiers for asphalt binders and mixtures: A review
Available online 17 November 2025
This paper presents a comprehensive review of previous research based on scientific papers, technical reports, and published academic theses. The review focuses on studies and investigations concerning...
Evaluation of properties and modification mechanism of organic expanded vermiculite/waste rubber powder modified asphalt
Available online 15 November 2025
Severe segregation and poor rheological properties in crumb rubber (CR) modified asphalt (CRMT) were addressed by investigating the performance improvement effect of organic expanded vermiculite (OEV)...
A critical review on pavement distress detection using images and point clouds from visual features to geometric modeling
Available online 15 November 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,...
Skid resistance and mechanical performance comparison between in-place and in-plant cold-mix recycling 100% RAP: a sustainable design for bicycle lanes
Available online 14 November 2025
Technological advancements have produced sustainable approaches to pavement preservation and reconstruction procedures. Specific recycling processes are being developed to reuse the asphalt concrete...
Comprehensive review of aging phenomena in conventional and bio-based asphalt binders: Challenges and future directions
Available online 14 November 2025
Aging plays a critical role in determining the durability and long-term performance of asphalt pavements, as it is influenced by both external factors (e.g., temperature, ultraviolet (UV) radiation,...
Tire/road noise analysis of innovative microsurfacing mixtures based on SPERoN® model and noise-related texture indicators
September 2025
Road traffic noise is a significant environmental issue in urban areas with major health and economic implications for communities. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of tire/road noise mechanism is...
Effects of plateau environment on cement concrete properties: A review
September 2025
The plateau environment not only affects the development of concrete's early strength but also damages its durability during its service life. This paper summarized and analyzed the impact of plateau...
Laboratory performance of sustainable stone matrix asphalt mixtures utilizing electric arc furnace slag and waste plastic
September 2025
This research examined the feasibility of incorporating electric arc furnace (EAF) slag and waste plastic into stone matrix asphalt (SMA) mixtures. With annual global production of over 70 million tons...
Study on separation identification of cement stabilized crushed stone mixture based on convolutional neural network
September 2025
With the vigorous development of China's transportation industry, the mileage of high-grade highways based on semi rigid base layers has been increasing year by year. However, the commonly used material...
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...
Evaluation of effective parameters on pavement surface temperature
September 2025
The elevated temperatures adversely affect the durability and lifespan of pavement. Understanding the factors that influence asphalt pavement temperature offers valuable insights for creating climate-friendly...
Resilient behavior of unbound granular material: A review
September 2025
When a vehicle moves over a flexible pavement structure, it generates loading and unloading cycles that produce recoverable (resilient) and permanent (plastic) deformations in the granular base and...
Discretization and assembly connection technology of cement concrete pavement structure: A review
September 2025
Precast concrete pavements (PCPs) represent an innovative solution in the construction industry, addressing the need for rapid, intelligent, and low-carbon pavement technologies that significantly reduce...
Towards sustainable pavement construction: A review of the degree of blending in hot recycled asphalt mixture
September 2025
The use of hot recycled asphalt mixture (HRAM) allows for a reduction in the depletion of non-renewable resources and presents environmental benefits. However, concerns arise regarding the performance...
Multifaceted sensor-based approach for road quality assessment in the Indian road scenario
September 2025
This study aims to explore the feasibility of conducting supervised classification of road barriers in a practical context through the utilization of diverse data collection methods. These methods encompass...
Learning models for predicting pavement friction based on non-contact texture measurements: Comparative assessment
June 2025
Ensuring highway safety relies heavily on pavement friction resistance. To enable network-level pavement skid resistance monitoring and management, this study proposes a non-contact three-dimensional...
Advanced machine learning techniques for predicting mechanical properties of eco-friendly self-compacting concrete
June 2025
This study evaluates the performance of advanced machine learning (ML) models in predicting the mechanical properties of eco-friendly self-compacting concrete (SCC), with a focus on compressive strength,...
Application of isocyanate-based materials in asphalt pavement: A review
June 2025
Isocyanate and its products are playing an increasingly important role in the high-performance development of asphalt pavement, but researchers have always focused on polyurethane (PU), one of the isocyanate...
Hydrogen peroxide activation of waste tire crumb rubber for improving compatibility with bitumen: Laboratory and molecular dynamics insights
June 2025
Enhancing rubber-bitumen compatibility is crucial to improve pavement performance and durability. To investigate the compatibility improvement between H2O2-activated waste crumb rubber (AWCR) and bitumen,...
RAP agglomeration and partial blending of recycled hot mix asphalt: A literature review
June 2025
Current mix design practices typically assume total blending and use the white curve of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) to determine the gradation and optimum asphalt content (OAC) of recycled hot...
Deploying machine learning for long-term road pavement moisture prediction: A case study from Queensland, Australia
June 2025
Moisture accumulation within road pavements, particularly in unbound granular materials with or without thin sprayed seals, presents significant challenges in high-rainfall regions such as Queensland....