Asphalt Pavement: Materials, Design and Characterization

Dear Colleagues,

Asphalt pavement is usually used to pave the surface of pavements, which are directly affected by vehicle load and atmospheric factors. At the same time, the physical and mechanical properties of asphalt mixture are greatly affected by climate and time factors. Over recent decades, asphalt pavement materials and design guides have developed dramatically, and, as a consequence, material behaviors and the pavement response have changed significantly. In this case, new methods and materials are needed to support the research and development of asphalt pavement.

Hence, this Special Issue focuses on asphalt pavement materials, design, and characterization. The particular topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not restricted to:

• Resource utilization of asphalt;
• The use of renewable materials for asphalt pavements;
• The re-use of waste materials and industrial byproducts;
• Performance evaluation and prediction;
• Numerical modeling of interfacial asphalt–aggregate systems;
• Pavement monitoring and smart roads;
• Late-model pavement materials and structures.

Prof. Dr. Guangqing Yang
Prof. Dr. Chundi Si
Dr. He Wang
Guest Editors

Dr. Jing Jin
Dr. Qiaoyi Li
Assistant Guest Editor

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