The objective of this study is to experimentally and theoretically estimate the strain
distribution in an asphalt binder as it exists in hot mix asphalt (HMA). This is important to …

Air void distribution has considerable influence on the mechanical properties of asphalt
mixtures. Several factors such as the compaction effort, method of compaction, aggregate …

The mechanical behavior of many bound granular materials such as asphalt mixtures is
anisotropic in nature. However, the majority of the current mechanical tests and analytical …

Hot mix asphalt (HMA) is a composite material that consists of mineral aggregates, asphalt
binders, and air voids. A finite element model of the HMA microstructure is developed to …

Ballast is an essential layer of the railroad track structure, and provides primarily drainage
and load distribution. In general, ballast aggregates are considered as uniformly graded …

Various phenomena other than fatigue (so-called “biasing effects”) occur during laboratory
fatigue tests on asphalt mixes because of cyclic loading applications, thus altering …

A nonlinear constitutive relationship was developed for asphalt binders. Two binders, one
polymer modified and one unmodified, were tested in shear using creep and recovery …

In this study several asphalt mixtures were produced using four different aggregate sources,
different asphalt contents, and different aggregate gradations. Every mixture was compacted …

The present work deals with the influence of the nonlinear creep response of asphalt
binders on asphalt mixture permanent deformation. Asphalt binders were tested using a …

Agencies have been increasing their use of polymer modified asphalt binders in recent
years to address performance issues and lengthen the useful life of their pavements. When …