Interfacial adhesion at the molecular level is a complex process, where the key players
(asphalt, aggregates, water, and air) are in a dynamic state of structural equilibrium, varying …

Moisture and cracking damages are two of the most common asphalt pavement distresses in
the United States. The use of stone matrix asphalt mixture has gained popularity due to its …

Corrosion commonly happened on the surface of steel slag during the weathering and
accumulation process, whose products would form weak points and affect the interface …

To investigate the influence of different minerals on the behavior characteristics of asphalt
binders at micro scale, molecular dynamics (MD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) …

The interlayer adhesive material is important to ensure the integrity of a pavement structure,
but its influence on pavement performance as an actual material layer is usually ignored in …

Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) technology can effectively reduce carbon emissions and energy
consumption during road project construction. However, it may have a negative impact on …

Erosion and the stripping effect of moisture on asphalt mixtures is one of the main reasons
for the shortened service life of asphalt pavements. The common mean of preventing asphalt …

In recent years, the potential of waste engine oil (WEO) as a rejuvenator for aged asphalt
binders has gained significant attention. Despite this interest, understanding WEO's …

Currently, it is crucial for the lubricant formulation industry to explore cost-effective and
environmentally friendly methodologies for analyzing the tribological properties of engine …

Sustainable infrastructural development is vital for both developed and developing
countries. The primary concern in hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavements is related to damages …