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Recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottle wastes in bituminous asphaltic concrete Open
This research sheds light on the concept of eco-friendly road construction which comprises eco-design, eco-extraction, eco-manufacturing, eco-construction,
\neco-rehabilitation, eco-maintenance, eco-demolition, and socioeconomic empowermen…
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Using Waste Plastics as Asphalt Modifier: A Review Open
The use of waste products in the production of asphalt binders and asphalt mixtures has become widespread due to economic and environmental benefits. In particular, the use of recycled waste plastic in asphalt binders and mixtures is gaini…
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Amazing Types, Properties, and Applications of Fibres in Construction Materials Open
Fibres have been used in construction materials for a very long time. Through previous research and investigations, the use of natural and synthetic fibres have shown promising results, as their presence has demonstrated significant benefi…
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A state-of-the-art review of asphalt pavement surface texture and its measurement techniques Open
Summary: To understand the research status of asphalt pavement texture, the related achievements and progress of pavement surface texture were systematically sorted out from three aspects: the characterization of pavement surface texture, …
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Evaluation of interfacial bond strength between Portland cement concrete and asphalt concrete layers using bi-material SCB test specimen Open
Portland cement concrete (PCC) / asphalt concrete (AC) bonded components are seen in both conventional pavement structures as well as overlays.Due to the environmental and traffic loads, cracks occur at the interface of the PCC and AC laye…
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Study on Cooling Effect and Pavement Performance of Thermal‐Resistant Asphalt Mixture Open
To reduce the temperature of asphalt pavement and improve the antirutting performance of asphalt mixture, a thermal‐resistant asphalt mixture (TRAM) was produced, in which a certain proportion of mineral aggregate was replaced by ceramic (…
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Laboratory investigation of the performances of cement and fly ash modified asphalt concrete mixtures Open
The influence of filler materials on volumetric and mechanical performances of asphalt concrete was investigated in this study. The AC60/70 asphalt binder incorporating with cement and fly ash as filler materials was mixed with limestone f…
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A review of top-down cracking in asphalt pavements: Causes, models, experimental tools and future challenges Open
In the last decades, a new type of distress has been observed more and more frequently on asphalt pavements. This distress, ascribable to fatigue failure, has been named top-down cracking (TDC) because it consists in longitudinal cracks th…
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Thermal performance of cooling strategies for asphalt pavement: A state-of-the-art review Open
Asphalt pavements absorb and store more heat than natural surfaces. Thus, high temperatures are emitted from conventional asphalt pavements, subsequently releasing heat into the atmosphere and contributing to the urban heat island (UHI) ph…
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FBG‐Based Sensing for Structural Health Monitoring of Road Infrastructure Open
Public road infrastructure is developed all around the world. To save resources, ensure public safety, and provide longer‐lasting road infrastructure, structural health monitoring (SHM) applications for roads have to be researched and deve…
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Investigation of diffusion of rejuvenator in aged asphalt Open
Recycling asphalt pavement creates a cycle of reusing materials that optimize the use of natural resources. For optimal rejuvenation of the aged binder, the diffusion rate of the rejuvenator should be considered. However, the diffusion mec…
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Mitigation strategies for reflection cracking in rehabilitated pavements – A synthesis Open
The placement of an asphalt overlay on top of an existing pavement is rarely a lasting solution. Due to continuous movement of the existing pavement, existing discontinuities such as cracks and joints propagate through the overlay causing …
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The Mechanical Resistance of Asphalt Mixture with Steel Slag to Deformation and Skid Degradation Based on Laboratory Accelerated Heavy Loading Test Open
Steel slag is a main form of solid waste. Using this component to replace part of the aggregate in an asphalt mixture is an effectively way of treating solid waste. To study the performance degradation of asphalt mixture with various conte…
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Urban mining for asphalt pavements: A review Open
The increasing consumption of natural resources for road construction and generation of urban waste materials are two global ecological problems. Urban mining aims to convert waste materials into raw materials for industrial production, an…
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State of the art: Asphalt for airport pavement surfacing Open
Airport runways and taxiways are commonly comprised of a flexible pavement with an asphalt surface. Marshall-designed asphalt with sawn grooves is the most frequent airport asphalt surface material. However, some airports have adopted alte…
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Field measurements of road surface temperature of several asphalt pavements with temperature rise reducing function Open
In the urban area, the heat island phenomenon and hot nights when the temperature does not fall below 25 °C outdoors are becoming environmental problems. Pavements cover a high percentage of the urban area and largely affect the developmen…
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Foam Concrete as New Material in Road Constructions Open
The article presents the possibilities of using lightweight concrete - foam concrete in road construction. Principles of sustainable development create the need to develop new building materials. Foam concrete is a type of lightweight conc…
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Durability of high-performance self-compacted concrete using electric arc furnace slag aggregate and cupola slag powder Open
The current trend in the development of self-compacting concrete with sustainable construction materials has served as a guide to design a novel self-compacting concrete, with siderurgical by-products (steel slag aggregates and cupola slag…
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Evaluation of Waste Engine Oil‐Rejuvenated Asphalt Concrete Mixtures with High RAP Content Open
The use of large proportions of reclaimed asphalt pavement is necessary to meet the increasing demand for road construction materials in a sustainable way. One of the challenges of using a greater percentage of reclaimed asphalt pavement (…
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Properties of a Steel Slag–Permeable Asphalt Mixture and the Reaction of the Steel Slag–Asphalt Interface Open
Steel slag is an industrial solid waste with the largest output in the world. It has the characteristics of wear resistance, good particle shape, large porosity, etc. At the same time, it has good adhesion characteristics with asphalt. If …
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Evaluation of Low-Temperature Cracking Performance of Asphalt Pavements Using Acoustic Emission: A Review Open
Low-temperature cracking is a major form of distress that can compromise the structural integrity of asphalt pavements located in cold regions. A review of an Acoustic Emission (AE)-based approach is presented that is capable of assessing …
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Effect of Using Waste Material as Filler in Bituminous Mix Design Open
Bituminous concrete or asphaltic concrete is one of the highest and costliest types of flexible pavement layers used in surface course. Being of high cost specifications, the bituminous mixes are properly designed to satisfy the design req…
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Recent Advances in Basalt Fiber Reinforced Asphalt Mixture for Pavement Applications Open
This paper conducts a thorough review of the literature on the feasibility and current state-of-the-art incorporation of basalt fiber (BF) into asphalt pavement materials, focusing on fiber characteristics, dosage, incorporation methods, m…
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Evaluating asphalt concrete air void variation via GPR antenna array data Open
Air void content is one of the most important characteristics of in-place asphalt concrete, substantially affecting early deterioration and long term performance. Destructive measures at limited locations, such as coring, are typically con…
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Road performance, VOCs emission and economic benefit evaluation of asphalt mixture by incorporating steel slag and SBS/CR composite modified asphalt Open
To promote the comprehensive utilization of solid waste in highway engineering, asphalt rubber hot mixture (ARHM-13) was prepared with steel slag and SBS/CR modified asphalt. The pavement performance of steel slag and basalt asphalt mixtur…
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Steel Slag and Recycled Concrete Aggregates: Replacing Quarries to Supply Sustainable Materials for the Asphalt Paving Industry Open
Various researchers are developing efforts to integrate waste and by-products as alternative materials in road construction and maintenance, reducing environmental impacts and promoting a circular economy. Among the alternative materials t…
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Effect of Polymer Fibres Reinforcement on Selected Properties of Asphalt Mixtures Open
The paper presents selected results of the research program concerning fibre reinforced asphalt concrete. Aramid-polyalphaolefin fibres was used in this study. Selected properties responsible for low temperature cracking and resistance to …
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Marshall Stability and Flow of Lime-modified Asphalt Concrete Open
The purpose of highway pavement is to provide smooth surface over which vehicles can move safely from one place to another. The two major types of pavement (flexible and rigid) have been mostly selected for the highway pavement to fulfil t…
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Mechanical properties of asphalt concrete modified with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) Open
Three different percentages of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) (0.1%, 0.5%, and 1% by mass of asphalt cement) were used to modify conventional asphalt cement (60/70) in this study. Mechanical properties of modified asphalt cement and mixture were …
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Effect of synthetic fibers on the mechanical performance of asphalt mixture: A review Open
Numerous studies showed that synthetic fibers are effective for reinforcing the mechanical performance of the asphalt mixture due to their high strength properties, ductility, and durability characteristics. In this paper, the objective is…