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View article: Performance Assessment of Asphalt Binder Modified with Batu Pahat Soft Clay as an Eco-Friendly Additive
Performance Assessment of Asphalt Binder Modified with Batu Pahat Soft Clay as an Eco-Friendly Additive Open
This study aims to evaluate the impact of incorporating Batu Pahat Soft Clay (BPSC) into conventional asphalt binder at varying proportions: 2-, 4-, 6- and 8%-BPSC by weight of asphalt binder. A comprehensive laboratory investigation was c…
View article: Physical and Chemical Properties of Modified Bitumen with Oil Palm Decanter Cake
Physical and Chemical Properties of Modified Bitumen with Oil Palm Decanter Cake Open
The growing emphasis on sustainable development has led researchers to investigate alternative materials aimed at mitigating the environmental impact associated with conventional bitumen production. A promising strategy involves the use of…
View article: Durability, microstructure, and chemical properties of interlocking concrete paver block with silica fume
Durability, microstructure, and chemical properties of interlocking concrete paver block with silica fume Open
Recently, the usage of interlocking concrete paver blocks (ICPB) in pavement construction has received a lot of attention. Along with the advancement and widespread usage of ICPB, various changes to the manufacturing process have been made…
View article: Assessing the Effect of Adding a Soft Clay Supplement on Hot Mix Asphalt Moisture Damage
Assessing the Effect of Adding a Soft Clay Supplement on Hot Mix Asphalt Moisture Damage Open
Asphalt pavement performance is based on several parameters and properties of the materials’ element. surface free energy that the modifier and the asphalt binder both displays. The resistance of the modified asphalt binder to stresses and…
View article: Evaluations on the Properties of Polymer and Nanomaterials Modified Bitumen Under Different Aging Conditions
Evaluations on the Properties of Polymer and Nanomaterials Modified Bitumen Under Different Aging Conditions Open
This research evaluates the rheological and mechanical properties of polymer- and nanomaterials-modified bitumen by incorporating nanosilica (NSA), nanoclay (NCY), and Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA) at 5% by weight of the bitumen. Th…
View article: A Comprehensive Examination of Cost Overruns in Road Construction Projects in the Sultanate of Oman
A Comprehensive Examination of Cost Overruns in Road Construction Projects in the Sultanate of Oman Open
Project completion on schedule and within budget is always an accomplishment. Several building projects overspent their budgets. Cost overruns in road-building projects are common despite their detrimental impact on the construction sector…
View article: Factors contributing to road traffic accidents in the Gaza Strip a comprehensive analysis
Factors contributing to road traffic accidents in the Gaza Strip a comprehensive analysis Open
View article: Analysis of the Optimum Performance for Polymer and Polymer–Nanocomposite-modified Asphalt by Using Multicriteria Decision Analysis
Analysis of the Optimum Performance for Polymer and Polymer–Nanocomposite-modified Asphalt by Using Multicriteria Decision Analysis Open
The influence of Acrylate Styrene Acrylonitrile (ASA) and ASA/nanosilica (ASA/Si) additives was investigated by using a dynamic shear rheometer (DSR). Firstly, an ASA polymer was blended with the virgin asphalt binder at two different conc…
View article: Chemical properties of peat micro particles modified asphalt
Chemical properties of peat micro particles modified asphalt Open
This study investigated the chemical properties of peat microparticles modified asphalt (Pt.M.A.). The originality of the study resides in the examination of the chemical characteristics of peat microparticles (Pt.) modified asphalt (Pt. M…
View article: The Impact of Batu Bahat Soft Clay on the Properties of Modified Asphalt Binders
The Impact of Batu Bahat Soft Clay on the Properties of Modified Asphalt Binders Open
Various materials have been employed globally to enhance road performance by modifying asphalt binders and mixtures. Polymers and nanomaterials are notable for their capacity to enhance the physical and rheological characteristics of modif…
View article: Categorizing datasets of road traffic accidents in Oman spanning from 2012 to 2022
Categorizing datasets of road traffic accidents in Oman spanning from 2012 to 2022 Open
View article: Experimental Investigation of Polymer and Nanomaterial modified Asphalt Binder
Experimental Investigation of Polymer and Nanomaterial modified Asphalt Binder Open
Modifying the asphalt binder and mixture becomes one of the best ways to mitigate pavement distress and increase the service life of constructed road networks. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of modified asphalt binders with the…
View article: Determining Usage Intention for the Sustainability of Public Transport in Northern Cyprus Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour
Determining Usage Intention for the Sustainability of Public Transport in Northern Cyprus Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour Open
Transportation plays an important role in serving economic, social, political, and population mobility. Public transport is gaining importance for providing sustainability, such as by reducing traffic congestion, noise levels, providing be…
View article: Educational Knowledge-Based System for Traffic Accident Analysis on Residential Streets: A Learning Tool for Transportation Engineering Students
Educational Knowledge-Based System for Traffic Accident Analysis on Residential Streets: A Learning Tool for Transportation Engineering Students Open
View article: Predicting the Rheological Properties of Bitumen-Filler Mastic Using Machine Learning Techniques
Predicting the Rheological Properties of Bitumen-Filler Mastic Using Machine Learning Techniques Open
This study uses the artificial neural network and response surface methodology to develop two models for predicting the rheological properties, complex modulus (G*) and phase angle (δ) of bitumen-filler mastic. It also analyses and evaluat…
View article: Rheological Performance of ZycoTherm/Nano-Silica Composite Modified Binders at High and Low Temperatures
Rheological Performance of ZycoTherm/Nano-Silica Composite Modified Binders at High and Low Temperatures Open
This study aims to investigate the impact of control and warm mix binders modified with nano-silica on the asphalt binder functioning to resist rutting endurance and low-temperature cracking. The percentages of nano-silica employed in this…
View article: Categorizing Datasets of Road Traffic Accidents in Oman Spanning from 2012 to 2022
Categorizing Datasets of Road Traffic Accidents in Oman Spanning from 2012 to 2022 Open
View article: Artificial Intelligence Prediction of Time for a Carbonation to Reach 25mm Concrete Nominal Cover Depth Based on Non-Linear Ensemble Techniques
Artificial Intelligence Prediction of Time for a Carbonation to Reach 25mm Concrete Nominal Cover Depth Based on Non-Linear Ensemble Techniques Open
View article: Evaluating the Performance of Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticle-Modified Asphalt Binder and Modelling the Viscoelastic Properties by Using Artificial Neural Networks and Support Vector Machines
Evaluating the Performance of Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticle-Modified Asphalt Binder and Modelling the Viscoelastic Properties by Using Artificial Neural Networks and Support Vector Machines Open
The effect of aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3) on the 60/70 penetration of asphalt cement (AC) was investigated in terms of the physical and rheological characteristics by using the Superpave testing procedures. Al2O3 at 3, 5, and 7% c…
View article: Rheological Properties of Hot and Warm Asphalt Binder Modified with Nanosilica
Rheological Properties of Hot and Warm Asphalt Binder Modified with Nanosilica Open
The impact of base and zycotherm binders modified with various proportions of nanosilica (i.e., 2 %, 4 %, and 6 %) based on the weight of the binder at high-temperature performance was investigated. Brookfield viscosity, penetration, softe…
View article: Analysis of Factors Affecting Road Traffic Accidents in North Cyprus
Analysis of Factors Affecting Road Traffic Accidents in North Cyprus Open
Road traffic accidents are a global issue. North Cyprus exhibits a similar trend to the rest of the world. Urbanization and the increasing number of vehicles come along with the increase of road traffic accidents. The objectives of the cur…
View article: Implementation of hybrid neuro-fuzzy and self-turning predictive model for the prediction of concrete carbonation depth: A soft computing technique
Implementation of hybrid neuro-fuzzy and self-turning predictive model for the prediction of concrete carbonation depth: A soft computing technique Open
View article: The High Temperature Performance Evaluation of Polymer/Nanocomposite Modified Asphalt Cement
The High Temperature Performance Evaluation of Polymer/Nanocomposite Modified Asphalt Cement Open
The current study focuses on the effect of Acrylate-styrene-acrylonitrile (ASA)/Nanosilica (Si) modified binders on the complex modulus (G*) and rutting resistance parameters (G*/ sinδ) of Asphalt Cement (AC). Four different blends includi…
View article: Unconfined compressive strength characteristic of soft soil mixed with lime and nano alumina
Unconfined compressive strength characteristic of soft soil mixed with lime and nano alumina Open
Soil is one of the common materials used in construction industry whether it is for groundwork, infrastructure or as building materials. However, construction issues arise when structures are built on soft soil such as soft clay that cause…
View article: Evaluation of Most Influential Factors Affecting Road Traffic Accidents in Sidon, Lebanon
Evaluation of Most Influential Factors Affecting Road Traffic Accidents in Sidon, Lebanon Open
Enlargement of the transportation industry in developing countries has had a tremendous impact on the advancement of those countries. This advancement has had both positive and negative impacts on society. Drawbacks primarily include the e…
View article: Artificial Intelligence Prediction of Rutting and Fatigue Parameters in Modified Asphalt Binders
Artificial Intelligence Prediction of Rutting and Fatigue Parameters in Modified Asphalt Binders Open
The complex shear modulus (G*) and phase angle (δ) are fundamental viscoelastic rheological properties used in the estimation of rutting and fatigue pavement distress in asphalt binder. In the tropical regions, rutting and fatigue cracking…
View article: Evaluation of Most Influential Factors Affecting Road Traffic Accidents in Sidon, Lebanon
Evaluation of Most Influential Factors Affecting Road Traffic Accidents in Sidon, Lebanon Open
Enlargement of the transportation industry in developing countries has had a tremendous impact on the advancement of those countries. This advancement has had both positive and negative impacts on society. Drawbacks primarily include the e…
View article: Analysis of increment of road traffic accidents in Libya: Case study city of Tripoli
Analysis of increment of road traffic accidents in Libya: Case study city of Tripoli Open
Traffic and highway engineers working with law enforcement officials are constantly seeking for better methods to ensure safety for motorists and pedestrians. The planning process requires that engineers collect and maintain traffic safety…
View article: Characterization of asphalt binders blended with nanomaterial and polymer
Characterization of asphalt binders blended with nanomaterial and polymer Open
Modification of bitumen binders with polymers and nanomaterials has successes in mitigating various major causes of pavement failures. The aluminum oxide nanoparticles (AI2O3) and Acrylate-Styrene-Acrylonhrtilrei polymer (ASA) were poured …
View article: Forecasting of daily rainfall at Ercan Airport Northern Cyprus: a comparison of linear and non-linear models
Forecasting of daily rainfall at Ercan Airport Northern Cyprus: a comparison of linear and non-linear models Open