An edge cracked semi-circular specimen subjected to asymmetric three-point bend loading
was suggested for investigating mixed mode fracture in brittle materials. Using finite element …

This study aims to study the deformation and failure behavior of the asphalt-aggregate
interface using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. The 12-component asphalt molecular …

The fracture process zone (FPZ) is a key factor to mechanistically characterize material
fracture. This study investigates the FPZ of asphalt mixture at low temperature. The fracture …

The mechanical behavior of layered rock is seriously influenced by the bedding planes that
have lower tensile strength and shear strength than rock matrix. We conducted experimental …

Portland cement concrete (PCC)/asphalt concrete (AC) bonded components are seen in
both conventional pavement structures as well as overlays. Due to the environmental and …

The objective of this study was to assess the low temperature anti-cracking performance of
crumb rubber modified asphalt mixtures by performing the semi-circular bending tests. The …

The semi-circular bending (SCB) test is becoming a more popular candidate for measuring
asphalt mixtures fracture properties. It is a simple and inexpensive test, the sample …

Thermal cracking is one of the most common distresses for asphalt pavement constructed in
the cold regions. In order to address this issue, the combined use of fracture mechanics …

This paper discusses the effects of mixed mode loading on cohesive zone parameters
obtained from load-crack mouth opening displacement (CMOD) curves in asphalt mixtures …

Brittle fracture of asphalt binder is studied in this paper at low temperatures and under mixed
mode crack tip deformation. A set of fracture tests are conducted by two new laboratory …