Technical indexes and requirements for the application of recycled construction and demolition waste in base layers of roads in China
Available online 4 August 2026
The large-scale generation of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) in China has promoted increasing interest in its application in road base layers. Recycled construction and demolition waste (RC&DW)...
Recycling waste polyethylene terephthalate for asphalt modification: A comprehensive review on material properties, processing techniques, and engineering applications
Available online 31 July 2026
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a thermoplastic polyester widely used in beverage bottles and packaging materials, accounting for approximately 60% of global plastic production. Due to its non-biodegradable...
Stabilization of expansive soil using alkali-activated phosphogypsum and ground granulated blast furnace slag
Available online 31 July 2026
This study evaluates the feasibility of alkali-activated phosphogypsum (PG) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) as a cementitious material (PG-based alkali-activated cement, PSC) to stabilize...
Automatic identification of pavement subsurface distresses from ground penetrating radar data using few-shot data augmentation and YOLOv11
Available online 30 July 2026
Accurate identification of pavement distress using ground penetrating radar (GPR) data is essential for non-destructive maintenance and safety assessment of roadway structures. However, the scarcity...
Investigations into the use of distributed fibre optic sensors for detecting traffic-induced strain conditions in road structures
Available online 30 July 2026
Monitoring strain conditions in road structures is crucial for maintaining their integrity and extending their lifespan. However, traditional methods often fall short in providing continuous, real-time...
Recycling industrial tailings sands for transportation infrastructure: A review of sustainable approaches
Available online 30 July 2026
Tailings sand (TS) is a globally abundant industrial by-product; however, its widespread underutilization results in resource waste and environmental burdens. As natural sand resources are increasingly...
Wearing behaviour of Microsurfacing mixtures: macro- and micro-texture evolution and their correlation
Available online 30 July 2026
Microsurfacing is widely used as a cost-effective, environmentally friendly maintenance technique that enhances skid resistance and restores the surface texture of structurally sound pavements. Its...
Multi-scale adaptive signal denoising for smart road infrastructure through pelican optimized variational mode decomposition-improved wavelet threshold synergy
Available online 29 July 2026
Asphalt pavement health monitoring signals are susceptible to environmental and system noise interference, hampering the accurate capture of structural response characteristics. Previous denoising methods...
Influence of modifiers components on rheological properties of waste plastic-rubber modified asphalt
Available online 29 July 2026
The use of waste materials in asphalt binders is an important strategy for sustainable pavement construction, but the stability of waste plastic-rubber modified systems is still limited by poor interfacial...
Self-Healing of asphalt materials–part 2: Enhancement strategies, field applications and sustainability assessment
Available online 28 July 2026
This article is the second part of a two-part comprehensive review of self-healing asphalt materials (SHAMs). While Part 1 synthesized the fundamental healing mechanisms, influencing factors, and evaluation...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
Fatigue behaviours of fiber-reinforced cement-stabilized fly ash aggregate under cyclic indirect tensile loading
June 2026
The scarcity of high-quality granular materials has led to exploring alternatives like fly ash (FA), an industrial byproduct of coal-fired power plants. Utilizing FA in pavement construction can reduce...
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...
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 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,...
Three-dimensional characteristics and spectral model of the roughness of airport runway surface
March 2026
Runway surface roughness significantly influences aircraft vibrations during takeoff and landing, affecting both flight safety and pavement durability. Aircraft operate at high speeds and wide gear...
Dielectric constant influences and mechanical correlations in asphalt mixtures: Implications for non-destructive testing
March 2026
Ground penetrating radar (GPR) offers a rapid and non-destructive approach to evaluating asphalt mixtures by capturing variations in their dielectric constant. As a critical electromagnetic parameter,...
AI-based augmentation of prediction potential for asphalts
March 2026
There is a lack of studies when dealing with the comparison between regression methods and machine learning (ML)-type methods in terms of their ability to interpret and describe how the components of...
Performance evaluation and optimization of emulsified asphalt cold recycled mixtures using dual-recycled RAP and RAI materials
March 2026
In recent years, the amount of waste generated during milling has increased dramatically, and improper disposal poses a significant environmental challenge. To mitigate environmental pollution and enhance...
State of the art of asphalt pavement aggregate and aggregate alternatives in the context of China's long-life pavement concepts
March 2026
Long-life pavement has been introduced to address the urgent need for durable and reliable transportation infrastructure. This review overviews the development of aggregates for long-life pavements...