Advanced Road Materials and Pavement: Design, Characterization, Structural and Mechanical Performance
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 570
Special Issue Editors
Interests: asphalt pavement; fiber reinforced polymer composites; renewable energy and materials
Interests: asphalt pavement; fracture and fatigue mechanics; multiscale characterization and modeling; big data analysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The advancement of road materials and pavement systems plays a crucial role in modern transportation infrastructure. High-performance materials, including innovative asphalt mixtures, composite pavements, and sustainable alternatives, are essential for enhancing the durability, safety, and efficiency of roadways. Key focus areas encompass various aspects of road material design, including the mechanical properties, structural behavior, and long-term performance under diverse environmental conditions and traffic loading scenarios.
The current demand for resilient road materials necessitates a comprehensive analysis of characteristics, such as strength, elasticity, and resistance to deformation and fatigue. Additionally, multifunctional properties such as self-healing capabilities, enhanced skid resistance, and temperature stability are increasingly important for improving pavement performance and longevity.
The aim of this Special Issue is to explore the latest advancements in the design and characterization of road materials and pavements. We seek contributions that address fundamental mechanisms influencing the mechanical and structural performance of these materials, including but not limited to the effects of composition, microstructural features, and environmental factors. It is recognized that the macroscopic performance of pavement systems is significantly influenced by micro- and nanoscale phenomena, making the need for multiscale modeling and innovative experimental techniques more pertinent than ever.
Topics of interest may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Development and characterization of novel asphalt and concrete mixtures;
- Performance-based testing and evaluation of road materials;
- Multiscale modeling approaches for predicting material behavior;
- Sustainable and recycled materials for pavement construction;
- Influence of environmental conditions on material performance;
- Innovative surface treatments and reinforcement strategies for enhanced durability.
We invite researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to submit original research papers, review articles, and case studies that contribute to the understanding and advancement of road materials and pavement technologies. Together, we can pave the way to safer and more sustainable transportation infrastructure.
Dr. Yiqing Dai
Dr. Jiwang Jiang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- road materials
- asphalt concrete
- pavement structure
- characterization and modeling
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