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View article: Critical Stress Conditions for Foam Glass Aggregate Insulation in a Flexible Pavement Layered System
Critical Stress Conditions for Foam Glass Aggregate Insulation in a Flexible Pavement Layered System Open
In cold regions, flexible pavements are vulnerable to frost-induced damage, necessitating effective insulation strategies. Foam glass aggregate (FGA) insulation layers, made from recycled glass, offer promising thermal insulation propertie…
View article: Laboratory Study on the Effect of Kraft Lignin and Sasobit on Construction Temperatures, Compactability and Physical Properties of Hot and Warm Mix Asphalt
Laboratory Study on the Effect of Kraft Lignin and Sasobit on Construction Temperatures, Compactability and Physical Properties of Hot and Warm Mix Asphalt Open
This study investigates the feasibility of using Kraft lignin in Hot and Warm Mix Asphalt (HMA and WMA), with a particular focus on its integration alongside Sasobit®. The research aims to evaluate the impact of Kraft lignin and Sasobit, i…
View article: An Optimized Approach to Multistage Permanent Deformation Testing of Granular Materials
An Optimized Approach to Multistage Permanent Deformation Testing of Granular Materials Open
Accurately characterizing permanent deformation in granular materials subjected to cyclic loading is crucial for pavement design. This paper introduces an alternative approach to characterizing permanent deformation in a framework that red…
View article: Revisiting the Drainage Coefficient of the AASHTO93: A Method for Improving Local Flexible Pavements Design
Revisiting the Drainage Coefficient of the AASHTO93: A Method for Improving Local Flexible Pavements Design Open
The AASHTO93 guide is widely used in pavement design and is considered the primary reference in road construction and management for many countries worldwide. One important parameter used in the AASHTO93 design method is the drainage coeff…
View article: Long-term evaluation of mitigation techniques used for permafrost thermal stabilization at the Beaver Creek (YT) Experimental Road Site
Long-term evaluation of mitigation techniques used for permafrost thermal stabilization at the Beaver Creek (YT) Experimental Road Site Open
In northern environments, the construction of transportation infrastructures on permafrost, in combination with climate change, can have a significant impact on the thermal equilibrium of the ground.To ensure the safety of remote communiti…
View article: Modelling of the variation of granular base materials resilient modulus with material characteristics and humidity conditions
Modelling of the variation of granular base materials resilient modulus with material characteristics and humidity conditions Open
This study aims to quantify the susceptibility of granular materials used in pavements to changes in moisture content and propose a correlation model to incorporate this susceptibility into seasonal analyses. The fines content and the perc…
View article: Empirical transfer functions for foam glass aggregates insulation used in flexible pavement layered systems
Empirical transfer functions for foam glass aggregates insulation used in flexible pavement layered systems Open
Pavement design in cold regions is challenging due to the difficult conditions of soils, humidity, and temperatures. Insulation layers have been identified as a suitable solution for these conditions. Due to their unique engineering proper…
View article: Thermal insulation of flexible pavements utilizing foam glass aggregates to mitigate frost action in cold regions — Development of design tools
Thermal insulation of flexible pavements utilizing foam glass aggregates to mitigate frost action in cold regions — Development of design tools Open
This manuscript focuses on the use of foam glass aggregates (FGAs) as insulator to protect pavements against frost action. The ultimate objective of the paper was to develop design tools for the thermal design of pavements insulated with F…
View article: Laboratory Study on Influence of Blending Conditions on Chemo-Thermal Characteristics of Lignin-Modified Bitumen
Laboratory Study on Influence of Blending Conditions on Chemo-Thermal Characteristics of Lignin-Modified Bitumen Open
Environmental approaches in the asphalt industry have focused on utilizing waste materials as modifiers. Lignin is a high-potential bitumen modifier due to its characteristics; however, the blending process with bitumen is critical. This s…
View article: Flexible pavement damage during spring thaw: A field study using the falling weight deflectometer
Flexible pavement damage during spring thaw: A field study using the falling weight deflectometer Open
Spring thaw creates critical performance conditions for pavement networks. The increase of water content in the pavement environment is significant during spring thaw. Combined with poor drainage conditions, material condition variations a…
View article: Pavement strengthening with respect to frost penetration
Pavement strengthening with respect to frost penetration Open
In seasonal frost regions frost action is a major impact factor on pavement deterioration. Normallyfrost damage evaluation has been carried out by visual inspection in late spring in order to separate frostaction related damages from other…
View article: Correction of air freezing index for pavement frost protection design to consider future climate changes
Correction of air freezing index for pavement frost protection design to consider future climate changes Open
In cold regions, climate affects flexible pavement performance, such as frost heave. In the context of a changing climate, air freezing index can no longer be considered as fixed for pavement design. Climate simulations were performed for …