Assessment on the environmental temperature variation induced temperature and strain effects inside cement concrete pavements based on long-term FBG monitoring information
February 2026
The internal information of pavement structure is difficult to be accurately obtained by mechanical theory due to the multimedia of component materials and the complex interfacial contacting conditions,...
Assessment of the effect of temperature variations in falling weight deflectometer deflections for full-depth asphalt pavements
February 2026
Pavement surface deflections collected from falling weight deflectometer (FWD) tests are widely used to estimate in-service pavement structural conditions and aid in pavement management systems. However,...
Online review driven route planning of green cold chain logistics: Considering service attribute preference
February 2026
For the long-distance cold chain transportation, this study focuses on green route planning in the cold chain multimodal transport network, considering the customers' preferences on transport service...
Which factors compromise safety on mountainous roads: A systematic review
February 2026
Despite the complexity and high crash risk associated with driving on mountainous roads, there is a lack of comprehensive understanding of factors influencing driving performance and increasing risk...
An interpretable deep machine learning model for crash severity prediction: Use of international big data
February 2026
This study sets a goal to pave the path towards a generalized (universal) crash severity prediction model through the synergy between deep learning (DL) model and international crash data. Such a model...
Application of waste rubber, oil, and rubber-oil composite in asphalt binder modification: A comprehensive review
February 2026
Modified asphalt binders are essential for enhancing the performance and durability of pavements. In the pursuit of sustainable road construction, incorporating waste materials, such as scrap automotive...
Determination method for pier settlement limits of standard girder bridges in high-speed railways considering adjacent pier height differences
Available online 19 January 2026
To accurately determine the permissible settlement limit value (PSLV) of high-speed railway (HSR) bridge piers, this paper presents a method that not only considers the typical factors impacting PSLV...
Performance indexes for characterizing driving behavior
December 2025
In infrastructure environments, the need for continuous monitoring of road safety has become paramount. However, current road geometric design rules often rely on theoretical assumptions that do not...
Vehicle emission models and their applications in China: A comprehensive review
December 2025
Road transport becomes the dominant driver behind the increase in global transport energy consumption, and consequently, vehicle emissions are a primary contributor to global climate change and atmospheric...
A review of thermal management systems of lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles
December 2025
The increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has made the safe, efficient, and long-lasting operation of lithium-ion batteries a critical area of research. During operation, batteries are exposed...
Bio-based polymer modified asphalt: Current status and challenges
December 2025
Polymers have been widely used in asphalt materials. Currently, many scholars have used bio-based materials instead of petroleum-based materials to synthesize bio-based polymer-modified asphalt. This...
Algorithm-based runway configuration management: A comprehensive ADS-B data analysis
December 2025
Airports with multiple runway options must balance efficiency and safety by selecting the best runway configuration, considering factors like traffic volume and operational demands, to ensure the smooth...
Adhesive properties between recycled concrete aggregate and asphalt
December 2025
The unique surface microscopic morphology (SMM) and chemical composition of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) would affect its adhesion to asphalt. This research utilized a laser microscope system (LMS)...
Synergistic enhancement of bituminous concrete mixture performance with polypropylene granule modified binder and rice husk ash as mineral filler substitute
December 2025
Flexible pavements are typically constructed as layered systems, wherein high-quality materials are utilized in the surface layers while low quality materials are employed in the base layers. The use...
Generative models for the evolution of transportation systems
December 2025
The rapid acceleration of big data and artificial intelligence has spurred the application of advanced machine learning methods to address multifaceted transportation challenges. Among these, generative...
Influence of microwave energy on temperature field distribution and properties evolution characteristics of cement mortar containing magnetite
December 2025
To improve the microwave absorption ability of cement mortar, this study focused on the preparation of magnetite cement mortar (MCM) with magnetite as the main absorbing material. The electromagnetic...
A review of porous elastic road surface as ultra-low noise pavement
December 2025
Porous elastic road surface (PERS), with its high porosity and elasticity, has emerged as one of the most effective low-noise pavements, garnering considerable attention. This paper reviews the latest...
State-of-the-art of bridge composite structures in China
December 2025
The composite structures have experienced a significantly increasing application in China, in which the steel-concrete composite structure is the most widely used, and the concrete composite structure...
Applying systems thinking to understand the impacts of traffic safety culture on young driver speeding behaviour
December 2025
Young driver safety remains a road safety priority due to the over-representation of this cohort in crashes, fatalities and injuries. Speeding is recognised as a key contributor to traffic crashes,...
A state-of-the-art review on loess tunnels
December 2025
China's loess distribution area covers 640,000 km2, accounting for about 6.6% of its land area and about 4.9% of the world's total loess distribution area. By the end of 2024, 838 highway loess tunnels...
Qualitative and quantitative analyses of the effects of navigation systems and signal countdown timers on driving behavior
December 2025
Advances in in-vehicle assisted driving technologies provide new opportunities for improving driving performance and traffic efficiency. Human-machine interfaces (HMIs), navigation systems, and signal...
Evaluating the driving comfort on urban self-luminous pavements based on human-machine interaction
October 2025
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
October 2025
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...
Laboratory-on-IoT for predicting construction temperature of asphalt pavement
October 2025
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...
A review of contact angle measurements for the characterization of pavement materials
October 2025
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...