Investigation on Different Properties of Bitumen and Asphalt Mixtures Using Advanced Techniques

Dear Colleagues,

Asphalt pavement has been subjected to the alternating and coupling effects of traffic load, water, light, heat, ice, and snow for a long time. The viscoelastic–plastic properties of bitumen make it susceptible to load changes and humid and hot environments, seriously affecting its service life and level of service, until it loses its essential functions. On the one hand, how to use advanced techniques to reveal the material and structural characteristics and performance evolution mechanism of asphalt mixtures under complex service conditions is a critical scientific issue. On the other hand, it is crucial to utilize advanced technology to enhance the resistance ability of bitumen and asphalt mixtures for complex service conditions. This Special Issue aims to use advanced techniques to characterize the various properties of bitumen and asphalt mixtures at multiple scales, including techniques such as microstructure characterization, phase analysis, composition analysis, thermal performance, functional application, and mechanical performance of traditional or multi-functional asphalt mixtures.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Multi-scale analysis of bitumen and asphalt mixtures;
• Smart/multifunctional asphalt mixture;
• Numerical simulation;
• Advanced testing technology for bitumen and asphalt mixtures;
• The failure mechanism of asphalt and asphalt mixture;
• Service performance of recycled asphalt pavement.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Songtao Lv
Dr. Xinghai Peng
Guest Editors

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