Abstract: The growth of viscoelastic cracks in hot-mix asphalt (HMA) concrete mixtures was simulated by using a disk-shaped compaction test. Modeling techniques, including the interconversion and continuous spectrum methods, the ...

Abstract: The locational uncertainty of a manipulator is largely due to the errors of the joint variables. But these errors cannot be easily compensated for because they are dependent on the operation ...

Abstract: The bridge deck expansion joint is an important element in the functioning of bridge structures. When joints fail to function properly, they can create problems out of proportion to their size. Selection of a good joint ...

Abstract: A viscoelastic constitutive model of asphalt mixtures that accounts for the rate-dependent damage growth and microdamage healing is presented in this paper. An elastic continuum damage model, which is based on thermodynamics ...

Abstract: This paper presents a mechanistic approach to uniaxial viscoelastic constitutive modeling of asphalt concrete that accounts for damage evolution under cyclic loading conditions. Schapery's elastic-viscoelastic correspondence ...

Abstract: In this study, the application of the dynamic stability (DS) criterion to evaluate rutting of asphalt pavements using the wheel tracking test is presented considering field pavement conditions. A simplified model estimating ...

Abstract: A fatigue performance prediction model of asphalt concrete is developed from a uniaxial constitutive model based on the elastic-viscoelastic correspondence principle and continuum damage mechanics through mathematical ...

Abstract: This study was performed to investigate the development of restraint stress and strain in axially restrained concrete specimens at early ages. Axially restrained specimens, generally, well represent field conditions of ...

Abstract: Operators at waterworks in which flat-bottom floc blanket clarifiers are used, are advised to increase coagulant dose when the turbidity of clarified water is high, to stabilize the blanket and yield quality drinking water. ...

Abstract: Urea-selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysts are regarded as the leading NOx aftertreatment technology to meet the 2010 NOx emission standards for on-highway vehicles running on heavy duty ...