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ISSN: 2097-0498
CN: 61-1520/U
e-ISSN: 2773-0077

Research progress of intelligent testing technology and evaluation methods for subgrade engineering

Subgrade engineering is a fundamental aspect of infrastructure construction in China. As the primary structural element responsible for bearing and distributing traffic loads, the subgrade must not...

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Soft computing applications in asphalt pavement: A comprehensive review of data-driven techniques using response surface methodology and machine learning

The asphalt pavement industry is transforming because of the growing influence of artificial intelligence and industrial digitization. As a result of this shift, there is a stronger emphasis on advanced...

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Evaluation of HMA and WMA RAP mixture using hydrogenated castor oil flakes

In this study, reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) used in different percentages in hot mix asphalt (HMA) and warm mix asphalt (WMA) were tested for moisture, fracture and rutting resistance adding hydrogenated...

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State of the art review on inorganic powders modified asphalt materials: Reducing the temperature of asphalt pavement

To reduce the temperature diseases of asphalt pavement, improve the service quality of road and extend service life, the research of inorganic powders that reduce the temperature of asphalt pavements...

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Hydrogen peroxide activation of waste tire crumb rubber for improving compatibility with bitumen: Laboratory and molecular dynamics insights

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,...

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RAP agglomeration and partial blending of recycled hot mix asphalt: A literature review

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...

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Deploying machine learning for long-term road pavement moisture prediction: A case study from Queensland, Australia

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....

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Advanced machine learning techniques for predicting mechanical properties of eco-friendly self-compacting concrete

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,...

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Application of isocyanate-based materials in asphalt pavement: A review

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...

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Learning models for predicting pavement friction based on non-contact texture measurements: Comparative assessment

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...

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Impact of pavement friction decay on speed limits and autonomous vehicles: A theoretical and experimental study

Commonly, the standards for the geometric design of roads refer to a given set of values for the friction coefficient (longitudinal and transverse friction). These "reference" values imply corresponding...

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Models and methods for dynamic response of 3D flexible and rigid pavements to moving loads: A review by representative examples

This work reviews models and methods for determining the dynamic response of pavements to moving vehicle loads in the framework of continuum-based three dimensional models and linear theories. This...

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Investigation of the effect of particle composition on its distribution homogeneity in aggregate blend using discrete element method

The homogeneity of aggregate blend has a significant influence on the performance of asphalt mixture. The composition of aggregate blend, including the size combination and the mass ratio between each...

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A comprehensive state-of-art review on the use of rejuvenators in asphalt pavement

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...

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Review on composition properties, functionalization of bio-oil and its rejuvenation behavior and mechanism on aged asphalt

The objective of this paper is to comprehensively review the research progress of bio-oil properties and hot rejuvenation behavior and mechanism to aged asphalt. The preparation process, composition...

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Roller-compacted geopolymer concrete mixes with recycled asphalt pavement material

The performance of roller compacted concrete (RCC) was greatly influenced by variations in material proportion, optimum moisture content, density of mixes and methodology adopted making it different...

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Nonlinear rheological behavior of asphalt based on large amplitude oscillation shear test under different loading, aging, and modification conditions

To reveal the effects of environmental and loading conditions, as well as asphalt properties on the nonlinear rheological behavior of asphalt, the large amplitude oscillation shear (LAOS) test was introduced,...

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Mechanical response analysis of asphalt pavement considering top-down crack based on FDM-DEM coupling simulation

The occurrence of top-down (TD) cracking has gradually become a prevalent issue in semi-rigid base asphalt pavements after prolonged service. A coupled simulation model integrating the finite difference...

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Investigation of indoor and field tests on asphalt pavement with inverted asphalt layers based on the vertical vibration compaction method

An inverted asphalt pavement is created by reversing the sequence of the lower and middle layers in a conventional asphalt pavement. The lower layer is composed of material with larger particle size...

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A review of road 3D modeling based on light detection and ranging point clouds

Increasing development of accurate and efficient road three-dimensional (3D) modeling presents great opportunities to improve the data exchange and integration of building information modeling (BIM)...

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Local calibration of JPCP transverse cracking and IRI models using maximum likelihood estimation

The calibration of transfer functions is essential for accurate pavement performance predictions in the Pavement-ME design. Several studies have used the least square approach to calibrate these transfer...

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Recycling of waste E-cigarette butts as engineered pelletized fibres for sustainable stone mastic asphalt

The disposal of discarded E-cigarette butts (E-CBs) presents significant environmental challenges due to their detrimental impacts on ecosystems. To find an environmentally sustainable method for managing...

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Effectiveness of heat-reflective asphalt pavements in mitigating urban heat islands: A systematic literature review

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...

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Pavement skid resistance properties for safe aircraft operations

Airport pavement engineers are required to maintain pavement skid resistance at a satisfactory level to minimize the likelihood of runway excursions. Runway overruns and skidding along rapid exit taxiways...

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Review and prospect of four-point bending fatigue test of asphalt mixture

Fatigue cracking is one of the principal failure modes of asphalt pavement. The chief factors affecting the fatigue failure of asphalt pavement are load, environment, pavement structure and the fatigue...

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