Material Characterization, Design and Modeling of Asphalt Pavements
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 633
Special Issue Editors
Interests: road engineering materials; pavement structure; asphalt pavements; modeling
Interests: design and characterization of new pavement materials; resource utilization of solid waste; road engineering intelligent maintenance equipment and technology
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Interests: pavement materials and structure; sustainable and smart new materials and technologies for road construction and maintenance
Interests: polymer modified asphalt; alternative and recycled materials for civil engineering; intelligent road materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Asphalt mixture is the most commonly used material for road pavement. A thorough understanding of its material properties, behavior under various conditions, and the impact of design choices on its longevity is essential for optimizing pavement performance and lifecycle cost. By exploring the interplay between material science and pavement engineering, this Special Issue will consolidate innovative research and advancements in the material characterization, design methodologies, and predictive modeling of asphalt pavements. It aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and provide a platform for disseminating new findings that can enhance pavement engineering practices. The scope includes novel material characterization techniques, the influence of additives and modifiers on pavement performance, innovative sustainable design practices, and computational modeling applications to predict asphalt mixes and pavement behavior under various conditions. Article types may range from original research papers and review articles to case studies and technical notes. This Special Issue is designed to bring together cutting-edge developments in civil engineering materials and their applications, aligning with the journal's focus on advancing transportation infrastructure.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Weidong Cao
Dr. Jizhe Zhang
Guest Editors
Prof. Dr. Dedong Guo
Dr. Wengang Zhang
Guest Editor Assistants
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Keywords
- asphalt
- asphalt mix
- asphalt pavement
- pavement structure
- material characterization
- mix design
- pavement design
- modeling
- simulation analysis
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