Constitutive modelling and systematic evaluation of asphalt concrete's viscoelastic tension-compression asymmetry effect on pavement performance

Z Tan, H Li, Z Leng, D Jelagin, P Cao… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Asphalt concrete (AC) exhibits significant tension-compression (TC) asymmetry, which is
currently not considered in pavement design. This study develops a novel temperature …

Quantitative analysis of asphalt concrete's tension-compression asymmetry effects on pavement response through 3D numerical modeling with dual viscoelastic …

Z Tan, Z Leng, H Li, PK Ashish, X Cai, P Cao… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Asphalt concrete (AC) exhibits noticeable tension-compression (TC) asymmetry, but it is
typically considered isotropic in pavement design. This study aims to quantitatively evaluate …

Fatigue performance analysis of fine aggregate matrix using a newly designed experimental strategy and viscoelastic continuum damage theory

Z Tan, H Li, Z Leng, B Yin, D Li, F Zou, P Cao - Materials and Structures, 2024 - Springer
Fine aggregate matrix (FAM), as the matrix phase in asphalt concrete (AC), significantly
affects the fatigue behavior of AC. To accurately assess the mechanical properties of FAM, a …