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ISSN: 2095-7564
CN: 61-1494/U

A critical review of heavy metal characteristics and risk assessment approaches of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash in subgrade construction

The global generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) has significantly escalated and it is nowadays an urgent environmental problem. Incineration has emerged as a prevalent MSW treatment method, with...

Enhancing sustainable urban mobility: Computer vision applications in pedestrian path studies

Smart cities and decarbonization of the transportation sector provoked significant environmental policy reforms, shifting the urban environment away from car-centric planning to non-mechanized transportation....

Ride-hailing vehicle dispatching and matching strategies to prioritize and complement public transport use

Operational strategies and matching algorithms are used to ensure the availability and efficient assignment of ride-hailing services. Such operational strategies may result in services that, rather...

Application of differential scanning calorimetry as advanced asphalt testing technology: A comprehensive review

Understanding thermal mechanisms is crucial for the selection, modification, and application of asphalt binders. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), a sensitive calorimetric technique, enables...

A review of contact angle measurements for the characterization of pavement materials

Contact angle (CA) is an important material characteristic in the field of pavement materials. It has been instrumental to the development of new and evolving research areas such as the adhesion of...

Transformer in civil engineering defect detection: A survey

Detecting structural and functional defects in large-scale civil infrastructure during operation is of paramount importance, and employing intelligent algorithms for detection holds significant value....

Research hotspots and trend analysis of intelligent asphalt pavement technology based on CiteSpace

Based on the visualization analysis method of bibliometrics, 1268 core academic papers in the fields of self-sensing, self-energy harvesting, self-snow melting, self-cleaning, self-temperature regulation,...

A review of research on vehicle detection in adverse weather environments

Real-time vehicle detection in adverse weather environments is highly important for improving the level of vehicle intelligence and reducing the occurrence of traffic accidents. Multi-sensor fusion...

Methodologies for highway maintenance cost-effectiveness: A review

Highway maintenance cost-effectiveness analysis is critical in highway maintenance management. It provides the methodologies for highway managers to make decisions on the time, location, actions, and...

A review on the influence of in-cylinder turbulence type on combustion characteristics of high power-density diesel engine

With the continuous improvement of performance requirements, direct injection diesel engines have gradually developed towards more small, lightweight, and high power, named as high power-density. It...

Permanent deformation of unbound granular materials: A review

Several studies have been conducted in the pavement area to try to understand the elastoplastic behavior of unbound granular materials (UGMs) under cyclic loading. This paper presents a literature review...

Creep characteristics and constitutive model construction of offshore soft soils

The main objective of this study was to investigate creep characteristics and construct a suitable constitutive model for soft soils in offshore areas. Soft soil samples were obtained to evaluate the...

Analysis of the cooling performance based on the three-dimensional magnetic-thermal coupling in high-speed permanent magnet synchronous motor

The high-speed permanent magnet synchronous motors (HSPMSM) serve as the primary driving mechanism for the air compressor within the hydrogen fuel cell system; however, the heating problem is serious...

Laboratory-on-IoT for predicting construction temperature of asphalt pavement

Construction temperature of asphalt pavement is an important factor affecting the quality of construction. The gradually mature Internet of Things technology and machine learning method provide new...

Evaluating the driving comfort on urban self-luminous pavements based on human-machine interaction

Paving self-luminous roads in cities has social and environmental benefits, including relieving the pressure on urban power generation and improving energy security. Drivers perceive pavement brightness...

Waste cooking oil potential as a green rejuvenator to restore the aged binder properties in reclaimed asphalt pavement: A state-of-the-art review

Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is a byproduct of milling flexible pavements and is typically used in recycling initiatives worldwide. The excessive dosage of RAP can have negative effects on asphalt...

A review of high-performance fiber concrete for airport pavements

This study investigates the significance and prospects of utilizing high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete in airport pavements. With the rapid development of the aviation industry, higher performance...

Advancing pedestrian safety in the era of autonomous vehicles: A bibliometric analysis and pathway to effective regulations

With the significant transformation in transportation, it is crucial to understand the impact of autonomous vehicles on pedestrian safety. To address this, a bibliometric analysis was carried out on...

Preparation and properties of surface modified zeolite-based warm mix flame retardant modified asphalt

To achieve environmentally friendly construction and safe operation of tunnel pavements, the mixing construction temperature of asphalt pavements needs to be reduced and the fire safety of asphalt pavements...

Advancements of carbon nanomaterials-modified asphalt: Processes, properties, economic feasibility and future perspectives

Hot mix asphalt is the cornerstone of road design serving the basis of road networks in the transportation infrastructure of a country. Traditional formulations of hot mix asphalt suffer from inherent...

Hot central-plant recycling technology: A systematic review on raw materials and performance-influencing factors

The hot central-plant recycling (HCPR) technology has been widely concerned by researchers in pavement engineering because of its excellent economic benefits and positive environmental outcomes. Over...

Review and prospect of floating car data research in transportation

With the advancement of intelligent transportation systems, floating car data (FCD), as a crucial source of transportation information, has garnered increasing attention for its applications and development...

Preparation of temperature-controlled salt storage materials and application in ultra-thin friction course

Salt-storage anti-icing ultra-thin friction courses (SAUTFC) are an effective preventive maintenance treatment to improve road performance and ensure the safety of winter pavement traffic. However,...

Evaluating U-left turn and direct left turn movements at signalized intersections using traffic conflict indices

This research aims to analyze and compare the impact of U-left turn (ULT) and direct left turn (DLT) movements on safety and traffic flow using traffic conflict indices as a non-crash data methodology....

Pavement pothole detection system based on deep learning and binocular vision

Due to strong vibrations and the impact on high-speed vehicles, road potholes may cause discomfort to passengers, damaging the durability of the suspension and the integrity of the cargo. Therefore,...

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