Abstract: Because most of the numerical approaches are intensive in terms of computational effort and time, researchers have resorted to the use of surrogate models. For example, surrogate models for predicting the response of ...

Abstract: Due to the commercial and engineering value associated with old aggregates and aged asphalt binder, recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) usually is used in recycled asphalt concrete (RAC). However, the heterogeneity of RAP ...

Abstract: Viscoelastic properties [i.e., creep compliance D(t) and relaxation modulus E(t)] are significant input parameters in constitutive modeling of asphalt concrete (AC). Because application of input and recording the ...

Abstract: Due to significant interaction between properties of bitumen and test conditions, prediction of foamed bitumen characteristics [i.e., half-life (HL) and expansion ratio (ER)] is a challenging exercise. This work presents ...

Abstract: As per the performance grading scheme, the selection of asphalt binder for a particular location requires information on seven-day maximum and one-day minimum pavement temperatures. Pavement surface temperatures are usually ...

Abstract: The increasing cost of virgin asphalt and aggregate has increased the interest in using higher percentages of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) in hot mix asphalt (HMA) mixtures. The purpose of this research project was to ...

Abstract: During the foamed bitumen production process, cold water is injected into hot bitumen within a closed chamber. Due to mixing of these fluids and transfer of heat energy, steam is generated. The dispersion of steam within ...