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Infrastructures, Volume 9, Issue 5

May 2024 - 11 articles

Cover Story: This research investigates the potential of pigment-modified clear binders and asphalts to create sustainable, heat-harvesting, and aesthetically pleasing non-black pavements. By integrating metal oxide pigments and replacing the conventional binder with a clear binder into the asphalt mixture, we aim to reduce urban heat islands, improve energy efficiency without compromising structural performance, and enhance roadway aesthetics. This research explores the thermal properties, durability, and environmental benefits of these modified mixtures. The findings show how these novel solutions can mitigate heat absorption, lower surface temperatures, and boost climate resilience. This work lays a foundation for environmentally friendly infrastructure that meets functional and ecological needs, advancing pavement technology. View this paper
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Articles (11)

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,286 Views
23 Pages

Pavement construction practices have evolved due to increasing environmental impact and urban heat island (UHI) effects, as pavements, covering over 30% of urban areas, contribute to elevated air temperatures. This study introduces heat-reflective pa...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,788 Views
23 Pages

Traffic Flow Optimization at Toll Plaza Using Proactive Deep Learning Strategies

  • Habib Talha Hashmi,
  • Sameer Ud-Din,
  • Muhammad Asif Khan,
  • Jamal Ahmed Khan,
  • Muhammad Arshad and
  • Muhammad Usman Hassan

Global urbanization and increasing traffic volume have intensified traffic congestion throughout transportation infrastructure, particularly at toll plazas, highlighting the critical need to implement proactive transportation infrastructure solutions...

  • Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,029 Views
29 Pages

Track Deterioration Model—State of the Art and Research Potentials

  • Ursula Ehrhart,
  • Dieter Knabl and
  • Stefan Marschnig

Track deterioration models (TDMs) help to allocate maintenance work (direct costs) to vehicle runs. Furthermore, these models demonstrate the impact of rolling stock properties on infrastructure. This paper review provides an overview of the state of...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
2,326 Views
24 Pages

Microstructural and Residual Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete Containing Waste Copper Slag as Fine Aggregate Exposed to Ambient and Elevated Temperatures

  • Bypaneni Krishna Chaitanya,
  • Ilango Sivakumar,
  • Yellinedi Madhavi,
  • Daniel Cruze,
  • Chava Venkatesh,
  • Yenigandla Naga Mahesh and
  • Chereddy Sonali Sri Durga

In recent times, with rapid development in the construction sector, the use of enormous amounts of materials is required for the production of concrete. Fire penetrates concrete, leading to chemical contamination, small cracks, and lightening. These...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
5,639 Views
20 Pages

Building Information Modeling/Building Energy Simulation Integration Based on Quantitative and Interpretative Interoperability Analysis

  • Carolina Fernandes Vaz,
  • Luísa Lopes de Freitas Guilherme,
  • Ana Carolina Fernandes Maciel,
  • André Luis De Araujo,
  • Bruno Barzellay Ferreira Da Costa and
  • Assed Naked Haddad

The integration between the building information modeling (BIM) methodology and the building energy simulation (BES) can contribute to a thermo-energetic analysis since the model generated and fed into BIM is exported to simulation software. This int...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,406 Views
31 Pages

The incorporation of building information modeling (BIM) has brought about significant advancements in civil engineering, enhancing efficiency and sustainability across project life cycles. The utilization of advanced 3D point cloud technologies such...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,297 Views
18 Pages

Culverts fulfill the vital function of safely channeling water beneath railway tracks, highways, and overpasses. They serve various purposes, including facilitating drainage in areas such as watercourses, drainage zones, and regions with restricted g...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,114 Views
29 Pages

Following effective seismic codes, common buildings are considered to be made of the same material throughout the story distribution and based on an ideal rigid soil. However, in daily construction practice, there are often cases of buildings formed...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,095 Views
16 Pages

Aging Resistance Evaluation of an Asphalt Mixture Modified with Zinc Oxide

  • Hugo Alexander Rondón-Quintana,
  • Carlos Alfonso Zafra-Mejía and
  • Carlos Felipe Urazán-Bonells

The phenomenon of the oxidation and aging of asphalt binders affects the strength and durability of asphalt mixtures in pavements. Several studies are trying to improve the resistance to this phenomenon by modifying the properties of the binders with...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,914 Views
15 Pages

Among the technologies proposed for achieving carbon neutralization in asphalt road pavements, warm-mix asphalt (WMA) has garnered increasing attention in recent years. While WMA holds the potential for various environmental and technical benefits, a...

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