Comparative analysis of pavement performance characteristics of flexible, semi-flexible and rigid pavement based on accelerated pavement tester

Z Zhao, L Xu, X Li, X Guan, F Xiao - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This study aimed to investigate the rutting and strain characteristics of flexible, semi-flexible
(SF) and rigid pavement under the same accelerated loading condition. Specifically, flexible …

Performance assessment of three alkali-treated fly ashes as a pavement base-course material

S Chowdhury, S Roy, SP Singh - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Alkali-treated fly ash can efficiently serve as a construction material for various purposes.
The efficacy of these alkali-treated fly ash must be critically studied for their proper usage in …

Use of NDT systems to investigate pavement reconstruction needs and improve maintenance treatment decision-making

C Xiong, J Yu, X Zhang - International Journal of Pavement …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The objective is to improve the accuracy of the test results and establish a maintenance
treatment decision-making system using the non-destructive testing (NDT) technology …

Three-dimensional finite element analysis of top-down crack propagation in asphalt pavements

M Alae, M Ling, HF Haghshenas, Y Zhao - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2021 - Elsevier
In this study, the mechanisms of top-down crack (TDC) propagation were investigated based
on viscoelastic finite element (FE) analyses. By computing J-integral through 3D FE …

[HTML][HTML] Design of flexible pavements through fuzzy inference system with genetic algorithm optimized rule base

MA Jayaram, M Chandana - International Journal of Transportation Science …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this paper, a novel method for the design of flexible pavements is elaborated. The method
is based on fuzzy inference system with genetic algorithm (GA) aided optimized rule base …

Flood impact on structural response of asphalt pavement: A finite element modeling approach

N Avilés-Rojas, F Suárez, A Chamorro, A González - Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
The frequency and intensity of floods have increased due to climate change. These natural
events negatively affect asphalt pavements, submerging their layers and reducing structural …

[HTML][HTML] Finite Element Analysis of Geogrid-Incorporated Flexible Pavement with Soft Subgrade

S Chhetri, P Deb - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Improving the durability of flexible pavements and constructing new roads on weak soil
foundations present significant challenges, prompting designers to explore alternative …

Shear failure in asphalt mixtures under torsional loading: Evaluation methods, failure mechanisms and evolution behavior

C Sun, P Li, Y Ma, B Niu, X Gou, C Tian - Construction and Building …, 2025 - Elsevier
Shear failure is a major form of high-temperature mechanical distress in asphalt mixtures,
compromising pavement structural integrity and service durability. Conventional shear tests …

Influence of the load position of heavy vehicles on the service life of asphalt pavements

M Clauß, F Wellner - International Journal of Pavement …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Numerical models were designed to simulate the mechanical behaviour of pavement
structures. Usually, the load is applied in the centre of the pavement structure and the …

Interface contact properties in asphalt pavement using 3D laser scanning technology

H He, G Wang, A Rahman, C Ai - Road Materials and Pavement …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Existing research on pavement interlayer bonding has mainly focused on bonding materials
and external factors, neglecting the upper and lower interlayer surface characteristics. This …