The complex structure of bituminous mixtures ranging from nanoscale binder components to
macroscale pavement performance requires a comprehensive approach to material …

Bio-asphalt mixture is prone to strength damage due to its unfavorable high-temperature
performance and anti-aging properties. In order to improve the strength of the bio-asphalt …

Crack branching is a multi-crack propagation problem. Singular crack tip elements are
frequently encountered, and defining the multi-crack tips' enrichment functions is difficult. To …

Reflective cracking is one of the major forms of deterioration in semi-rigid base asphalt
pavements. It is, therefore, very important to have a correct understanding of the internal …

This study evaluated the propagation mechanisms and dynamic meso-mechanical
responses of reflective cracking on the asphalt overlays on concrete airfield pavement …

For the characteristics of semi-rigid base asphalt pavement prone to cracking, various stress-
absorption layers are applied widely by decreasing stress concentration, improving …

Asphalt mixtures are multiphase heterogeneous composites, the random distribution of the
components leads to variability in the internal mechanical parameters of the material, but …

Dioctyl phthalate (DOP) was introduced into asphalt‐based sealant as a plasticizer in this
work. Four kinds of sealants with different DOP content were prepared, and thermal stability …

This study is aimed at examining the mesoscopic mechanical response and crack
development characteristics of asphalt mixtures using the three-dimensional discrete …

A fine aggregate matrix (FAM) is the main component of an asphalt mixture, and its high
temperature rheological property is well related to the rutting potential of asphalt pavements; …