Abstract: Numerical representations of aggregates that fit the shape of realistic grains reasonably with optimized mesh are preferred in numerical simulations of asphalt mixtures. This paper proposes a three-dimensional (3D) ...

Abstract: Sphericity, form dimensions, and angularity are important morphological properties of aggregates that significantly affect the microstructure of grain-based materials and their macromechanical performance. The objective ...

Abstract: Accurate representations of aggregates in stone-based materials are crucial to conducting reliable discrete-element (DE) simulations based on the microstructure of such materials. The objective of this study was to develop ...

Abstract: Aggregates in contact constitute the skeleton of the asphalt mixture and affect load transmission in the mixture, which determines its deformation resistance. The objective of this study is to characterize the aggregate ...

Abstract: Currently, recovering the natural hydrological cycle and lowering urban flood risk are global challenges. A permeable pavement with void-rich pavement materials, such as porous asphalt (PA), is one feasible and effective ...