An investigation on failure behavior of semi-flexible composite mixture at different temperatures
Available online 2 June 2023
Semi-flexible composite mixture (SFCM) is a kind of pavement material formed by pouring cement-based grout material into a porous asphalt mixture with air voids from 20% to 30%. SFCM is widely used...
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Analytical study of silane-based and wax-based additives on the interfacial bonding characteristics between natural rubber modified binder and different aggregate types
Available online 30 May 2023
The modification of asphalt binder with natural rubber latex (NR) significantly improves the rutting and fatigue resistance of asphalt mixtures. However, NR-modified binder is prone to low workability...
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Mechanical and environmental properties of geopolymer-stabilized domestic waste incineration slag in an asphalt pavement base
Available online 30 May 2023
Domestic waste incineration slag (WIS) includes fly ash and slag. Fly ash is classified as hazardous waste because it contains heavy metals. Most of slag are directly stacked or landfilled due to problems...
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An investigation on the strain accumulation of the lightly EICP-cemented sands under cyclic traffic loads
Available online 29 May 2023
Industrial production of chemical cement leads to extreme emissions of greenhouse gases. Biological or bio-inspired sustainable materials for soil treatment projects can be employed instead of chemical...
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Review of emulsified asphalt modification mechanisms and performance influencing factors
Available online 16 May 2023
In recent years, with the improvement of the requirements of road performance, modified emulsified asphalts with better performance has gradually replaced the emulsified asphalt and become the primary...
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Effects of hydrogel-encapsulated bacteria on the healing efficiency and compressive strength of concrete
Available online 16 May 2023
Microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation is a promising technology for self-healing concrete due to its capability to seal microcracks. The main goal of this study was to evaluate the effects...
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Rheological and physicochemical characteristics of asphalt mastics incorporating lime kiln dust and dolomite powder as sustainable fillers
March 2023
The filler-bitumen interaction mechanism is one of the most essential phases for comprehending the asphalt mixture's performance. However, despite numerous studies, in-depth knowledge of filler-bitumen...
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A systematic review of steel bridge deck pavement in China
March 2023
As an important part of steel bridge deck, the engineering quality and service condition of steel bridge deck pavement (SBDP) directly affects the capacity and operational efficiency of the bridge....
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In-site health monitoring of cement concrete pavements based on optical fiber sensing technology
March 2023
Premature stress of cement concrete pavements is the coupled action of construction technique, structural material and environmental action. It is quite difficult to accurately get the actual stress...
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Research progresses of fibers in asphalt and cement materials: A review
March 2023
Asphalt mixtures and cement concrete are an important material in the construction of roads, highways and buildings, and there has been a lot of research about the improvement of their performance....
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Materials, preparation, performances and mechanism of polyurethane modified asphalt and its mixture: A systematic review
March 2023
With the rapid development of asphalt pavement technology, it has attracted considerable attention to improving the durability of asphalt pavement. An effective action is to use modified asphalt with...
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A review on evaluation of crack resistance of asphalt mixture by semi-circular bending test
March 2023
Although there are many kinds of fracture tests to choose from in evaluating the crack resistance of asphalt mixture, the semi-circular bending (SCB) test has attracted a lot of attention in the academic...
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Review on the mesoscale characterization of cement-stabilized macadam materials
March 2023
The base layer constructed by cement-stabilized macadam (CSM) has been widely used in highway construction due to its low elasticity deformation and high carrying capacity. As a bearing layer, the CSM...
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Toughness improvement mechanism and evaluation of cement concrete for road pavement: A review
Available online 22 March 2023
Traditional cement concrete has the disadvantages of low tensile strength, poor toughness, and rapid development of cracks while cracking, which causes a significantly negative influence on the safety...
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Rheological properties and microscopic mechanism of waste cooking oil activated waste crumb rubber modified asphalt
December 2022
In this paper, the surface activated crumb rubber with waste cooking oil (WCO) was studied to improve the performance of crumb rubber modified asphalt. The activated waste crumb rubber modified asphalt...
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Technical development and long-term performance observations of long-life asphalt pavement: A case study of Shandong Province
December 2022
Based on the investigation of long-life asphalt pavement at home and abroad, the development of long-life asphalt pavement technology in Shandong Province, China is reviewed in this paper. The structural...
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Application and circular economy prospects of palm oil waste for eco-friendly asphalt pavement industry: A review
December 2022
During the production of palm oil, a significant amount of waste is generated. However, because of inefficient handling and utilization, these wastes are becoming a larger issue. As a result, one initiative...
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The pioneer of intelligent construction—An overview of the development of intelligent compaction
December 2022
As the pioneer in the intelligent construction technologies (ICT) of transportation infrastructure, intelligent compaction (IC) has been applied in the infrastructure construction of various countries....
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Recent developments in asphalt-aggregate separation technology for reclaimed asphalt pavement
December 2022
Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) has significant recycling value because it contains nonrenewable resources including asphalt and aggregate. However, thus far, only a small part of RAP materials can...
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Fatigue test setups and analysis methods for asphalt mixture: A state-of-the-art review
December 2022
Fatigue performance evaluation on asphalt mixture provides an essential reference for asphalt mixture design and pavement structure design. Laboratory fatigue test has been widely used by researchers...
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Recent advances in calcium alginate hydrogels encapsulating rejuvenator for asphalt self-healing
September 2022
The inherent self-healing ability of asphalt is insufficient and fails to timely repair the cracks due to the combined effect of temperature variation, air oxidation, ultraviolet exposure and traffic...
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Multi-gene genetic programming extension of AASHTO M-E for design of low-volume concrete pavements
September 2022
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (AASHTO M-E) offers an opportunity to design more economical and sustainable high-volume...
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Effect of raw materials and proportion on mechanical properties of magnesium phosphate cement
September 2022
Magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) cementitious material is a phosphate cement-based material with strength formed by a serious of acid-base neutralization reactions among magnesium oxide, phosphate retarder...
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Bio-based and nature inspired solutions: A step toward carbon-neutral economy
September 2022
Bio-based and nature-inspired solutions have been investigated recently to develop sustainable, resilient, and durable construction including but not limited to roadway infrastructures. This paper reviews...
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Performance prediction of expressway pavement in high maintenance level areas based on cosine deterioration equation: A case study of Zhejiang Province in China
September 2022
Accurate prediction of performance decay law is an important basis for long-term planning of maintenance strategy. The statistical regression prediction model is the most widely employed method to calculate...
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