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 …
(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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
Existing research on pavement interlayer bonding has mainly focused on bonding materials
and external factors, neglecting the upper and lower interlayer surface characteristics. This …
and external factors, neglecting the upper and lower interlayer surface characteristics. This …