2026 March - 37 articles
This study investigates the seismic response of reinforced soil retaining walls through reduced-scale 1 g shaking table experiments, with particular emphasis on deformation behavior and pore water pressure generation in saturated sandy soils. Physica...
To address the current absence of targeted gradation design for porous asphalt pavements both domestically and internationally, this study employs the Coarse Aggregate Void Filling (CAVF) method to design the gradation of porous asphalt mixtures. Mar...
This study investigates how asphalt mixture type influences the degradation of pavement-marking retroreflectivity and luminance contrast under real operational conditions on Israeli intercity roads. Field measurements were collected along 65.1 km of...
Young drivers are often involved in speed-related crashes, particularly on rural and highway roads. This is usually due to high speeds, unstable control of vehicle positioning, complex road designs, and limited visibility. This study explores how you...
The article presents an integrated RACI–AHP–BIM methodology that supports responsibility management, decision-making, and information management in complex construction projects delivered under the design–build model, with particula...
The development of durable road sealing materials capable of maintaining performance under combined mechanical and climatic loads remains a critical challenge for modern infrastructure. Conventional bitumen-based sealants exhibit limited resistance t...
Nowadays, the most widespread solutions to increase the sustainability of bituminous mixes deal with the recycling of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and the use of warm mix asphalt (WMA). However, the possibility of combining RAP recycling and WMA...
We argue that mainstreaming Nature-based Solutions (NbS) requires alignment of diverse value systems and integrated, cross-sectoral collaboration, and we present the necessary conditions for increasing practical implementation. NbS are increasingly r...
Surface texture plays a key role in pavement safety and performance, yet its degradation is influenced by multiple interacting factors that vary across road networks. This study developed statistical models to characterize and predict surface texture...
Tunnel linings are critical structural components of underground infrastructure, and their seismic performance plays a decisive role in maintaining the serviceability and safety of tunnels. Under dynamic loading, excessive deformation and damage of t...
To elucidate the degradation behavior of elastic modulus in normal-strength ordinary concrete under flexural fatigue loading, this study systematically examines its evolution in C50 concrete, which is widely used in engineering applications. Based on...
Three-dimensional printed concrete (3DPC) has emerged as an innovative construction technology for extreme environments, offering advantages in thermal insulation, reduced labor requirements, and rapid construction. However, this layer-by-layer depos...
Cold recycled asphalt mixtures incorporate a high amount of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), which offers more economic and environmental advantages than hot recycling techniques. Nevertheless, the presence of aged RAP binder frequently leads to red...
In large-scale dam construction, the efficiency of concrete transport operations is fundamentally governed by the coordination between horizontal hauling and vertical hoisting capacities. Traditional experience-based scheduling approaches often fail...
Road safety assessment is essential for reducing traffic fatalities, with road infrastructure contributing to a substantial proportion of crashes worldwide. International frameworks such as the International Road Assessment Program (iRAP) define stan...
The paper presents the evaluation and research undertaken to propose an optimal solution for the Capra–Bâlea road tunnel, within the framework of rehabilitating and modernizing the entire road section, with the objective of ensuring unint...
This study numerically examined the anchorage mechanism of rebar hooks under varying straight development lengths, including high stress levels. A three-dimensional rigid body spring model (3D RBSM) was used for the investigation and successfully rep...
This study presents an experimental investigation into the rehabilitation of fire-damaged reinforced concrete (RC) columns using Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) under an eccentric load of (e = 45 mm). The experimental program comprised nine sm...
Reactive powder concrete (RPC) delivers outstanding mechanical performance and durability; however, it is commonly hindered by high cement consumption, elevated embodied carbon emissions, and high material costs. To mitigate these drawbacks, this stu...
The effective management of municipal road infrastructure requires up-to-date, standardized and reliable condition information to support sustainable maintenance. While visual road-condition assessment methods based on established standards are widel...
Highway–rail grade crossings (HRGCs) are locations where roadways and railway tracks intersect at the same level. Due to the shared level of travel and the substantial mass disparity between trains and highway users, collisions at these crossin...
With the rapid development of high-speed railways, the dynamic performance of the pantograph–catenary system plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and stable operation of trains. This study investigates the effect of the structural paramete...
Railway infrastructure faces growing degradation risks from intensified operational loads and climate change, necessitating a paradigm shift from reactive repairs to digitalized predictive maintenance. This study explores the synergistic convergence...
The short service life of oil fields and limited oil deposits in shallow waters requires a constant search for new oil fields in deeper waters. Compliant towers are one of the most suitable structures for water depths between 300 m and 600 m, where f...
Concrete arch dams, which account for about 4% of large dams worldwide, are distinguished by their efficient geometry, economy, effective load distribution, and high storage capacity. Under thermal loads, they are susceptible to unusual behavior in t...
This research investigates the shear performance of sustainable self-compacting reinforced geopolymer concrete (GPC) beams incorporating granite waste powder (GWP) and ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS) as eco-friendly binding agents throug...
Aviation is currently facing one of its greatest challenges: reconciling growing traffic demand with the need to drastically reduce climate-altering emissions. Hydrogen has emerged as one of the most promising alternatives to decarbonize air transpor...
The objective of this research is to determine whether levels of road accessibility in urban, peri-urban, and sub-urban localities within the municipalities of Mexicali and San Felipe, in Baja California, Mexico, can be associated with processes of t...
While steel sheets are an effective strengthening technique for existing structures, experimental evidence on galvanised steel sheets is limited, necessitating their evaluation as a durable and cost-effective solution for the flexural strengthening o...
The reuse of milled pavement material, known as RAP (Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement), represents one of the major current challenges in highway engineering worldwide. There is no doubt that the most valuable application of this residue is its use in the...
Underground structures are becoming increasingly vital components of modern transportation networks and urban systems, making their structural integrity a critical factor for safety and operational reliability. However, despite considerable progress...
Segmental tunnel linings represent a conventional method commonly employed in tunnel boring machine (TBM) operations. However, this approach presents notable limitations, including handling challenges and the presence of numerous joints prone to leak...
Pedestrian and cyclist safety at urban intersections remains a critical challenge for transportation agencies, as vulnerable road users are significantly exposed to crash risks in complex traffic environments. Identifying high-risk locations and fact...
Bridges are critical components of transportation networks, and fire accidents can significantly impair their structural integrity, leading to safety risks and major economic losses. This study presents a comprehensive inspection, materials testing,...
The main goal of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of designing high-performance MASAI mixtures produced at ambient temperature. For this purpose, the impacts of certain variables, such as the type and amount of asphalt emulsion and the use o...
The rising environmental burden of Portland cement production has intensified the demand for eco-friendly binders that support sustainable construction. This study investigates the development and performance of eco-friendly self-compacting geopolyme...
The construction industry is under increasing pressure to reduce cement consumption and associated CO2 emissions while managing the growing generation of industrial by-products. Granite stone powder (GSP), produced in large quantities during aggregat...
