Understanding and characterizing the fatigue cracking resistance of asphalt binder at intermediate temperature: A literature review

K Yang, H Cui, X Ma, M Zhu - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Fatigue cracking is one of the most notable distresses in pavements and asphalt binder
plays a significant role within the mixture. Current research community has gained …

Effect of fine aggregates and mineral fillers on the permanent deformation of hot mix asphalt

N Khan, F Karim, QBAI Latif Qureshi, SA Mufti… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Conventional asphalt pavement is the dominant mode of passenger and freight traffic in
Pakistan. As a result, asphalt pavements suffer from various failures, where rutting …

Micro-structural characteristics of asphalt mixture and its effect to mechanical performance based on two-stage mixing method

J Sun, H Zhang, D Liu, M Yu, R Lv, Y Liu - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Conventional asphalt mixtures are prone to material separation during mixing, causing
rutting, loosening, and cracking of the pavement. This study proposes a two-stage mixing …

Evaluation of mortar film thickness of dry process crumb rubber modified warm mix asphalt concrete utilizing 2-dimensional images

AO Yucel, HI Ozturk - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Asphalt mortar film thickness and its distribution are accepted to be strong parameters that
affect the durability and performance of asphalt mixtures. This study focuses on the effects of …

[HTML][HTML] Microscopy-based approach for measuring asphalt film thickness and its impact on hot-mix asphalt performance

G Al-Khateeb, A Sukkari, W Zeiada, H Ezzat - Case Studies in Construction …, 2023 - Elsevier
The thickness of the asphalt binder's film surrounding the aggregate particles in Hot-Mix
Asphalt (HMA) plays a significant role in the durability of the pavement. This study introduces …

Assessing the effects of sunlight and water on asphalt binder and pavement leachability related to the environment

AC Crawford, DM Kriech, LA Smith, LV Osborn… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Extensive global research conducted over 30 years explores asphalt leachability and
stormwater runoff. Asphalt's widespread usage in construction materials underscores the …

Characterization of mortar film distribution of asphalt mixtures containing reclaimed asphalt pavement and its relationship with fracture performance using image …

H Chen, J Jiang, HU Bahia - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Fatigue cracking is an important pavement distress caused by repeated traffic loading that is
known to be very sensitive to aging and climate conditions. A thorough understanding of the …

Mechanical behaviors and meso analysis of asphalt mixtures under moisture damage induced by hydrodynamic impacts

H Wu, X Ji, W Song, J Wei, Y Sun, Y Zhan… - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Moisture damage significantly affects the performance and integrity of asphalt pavement.
The water immersion method commonly used in laboratory is considered as a static water …

[HTML][HTML] Multivariate chemo-rheological framework for optimizing laboratory aging protocols of paving binders

S Khalighi, L Ma, Y Mosleh, D van Lent, A Varveri - Materials & Design, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aims to improve laboratory aging procedures for bituminous materials to better
replicate field conditions. Two binders and mixtures were subjected to various levels of …

Assessing the asphalt binder film thickness in recycled asphalt mixtures using micro-level techniques

F Karim, J Hussain - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Adequate asphalt binder film thickness (ABFT) delivers skeletal integrity in recycled asphalt
mixtures, resulting in long-lasting roadways when exposed to traffic and environment. The …