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Performance-Related Material Properties of Asphalt Mixture Components (3rd Edition)

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 1184

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Haibo Ding

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School of Civil Engineering, Jiulidi Campus, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
Interests: pavement cracking; thermoreversible aging; wax in asphalt; performance characterization
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Dr. Yu Chen

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School of Transportation and Logistics Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China
Interests: asphalt pavement; jointed concrete pavement; long-term pavement performance; mechanistic-empirical model; machine learning
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Dr. Meng Ling

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School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing, 100044, China
Interests: asphalt pavements; oxidative aging; fracture mechanics; numerical modeling; artificial neural networks
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Dr. Yao Zhang

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College of Civil Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
Interests: pavement structure and performance; multi-scale mechanical response of asphalt pavement; pavement recycling technology; advanced pavement materials
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Each component of an asphalt mixture (e.g., asphalt binder, aggregate, recycled materials and additives) directly affects the performance of the asphalt mixture and asphalt pavement, including fractures, permanent deformation, aging and moisture. Different damage modes are induced by different mechanisms and/or under different environmental conditions, and the contribution of each component to resist different types of damage is different. Therefore, it is vital to accurately evaluate the effects of the fundamental properties of asphalt mixture components and the component interactions that are related to damage performance, which are critical to develop performance models for asphalt mixtures. The assessment of material properties becomes essential when recycled materials and/or additives are involved.

This Special Issue entitled “Performance-Related Material Properties of Asphalt Mixture Components (3rd Edition)” aims to publish original research articles to determine the fundamental properties of asphalt mixture components that are related to the distress/performance of asphalt mixtures and asphalt pavements.

Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Influence of the viscoelastic properties of asphalt mixture components on performance;
  2. Influence of the morphological properties of asphalt mixture components on performance;
  3. Influence of the chemical properties of asphalt binders on the durability of asphalt pavements;
  4. Evaluation of asphalt binders and aggregate interactions;
  5. Numerical modeling of asphalt mixture components and their interactions;
  6. Environmental effects on asphalt mixture components and performance;
  7. Performance of asphalt mixtures with recycled materials.

It is our pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript to this Special Issue. Research articles, reviews and communication are all welcome.

Dr. Haibo Ding
Dr. Yu Chen
Dr. Meng Ling
Dr. Yao Zhang
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • asphalt binder
  • asphalt mixtures
  • asphalt pavement
  • aggregate
  • recycled materials
  • distress
  • material properties
  • numerical modelling

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Adhesion of Asphalt to Natural Aggregates and Sanitary Ceramic Waste
by Wojciech Andrzejuk, Agnieszka Woszuk and Danuta Barnat-Hunek
Materials 2025, 18(6), 1201; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18061201 - 7 Mar 2025
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Research was conducted to improve our knowledge pertaining to the physical processes happening at the interfaces between solids (i.e., asphalt and aggregate) and to determine the appropriate choice of asphalt as well as additives to enhance the longevity of bituminous and mineral mixtures. [...] Read more.
Research was conducted to improve our knowledge pertaining to the physical processes happening at the interfaces between solids (i.e., asphalt and aggregate) and to determine the appropriate choice of asphalt as well as additives to enhance the longevity of bituminous and mineral mixtures. The lowest mean contact angle CA with asphalt at 140 °C was obtained for dolomite and asphalt 50/70 + W (45.0°) and was 29.5% lower than the highest obtained for granodiorite and asphalt 45/80-55 (63.8°). The lowest SFE value was obtained for dolomite aggregate, it was 14.3% lower than the highest value and amounted to 47.68 mJ/m2. In the case of waste ceramic aggregate, the lowest mean asphalt detachment stress (0.77 MPa) was obtained using 45/80-55 modified asphalt without adhesives, at 120 °C, and it was 69.2% lower than the highest value (2.50 MPa) obtained when using samples with 45/80-55 + W modified asphalt at 160 °C. Statistically, the temperatures of both the asphalt and aggregate had the most considerable influence on the asphalt–to-aggregate adhesion, as measured by the contact angle of the aggregate with the asphalt, as well as the pull-off. The employed aggregate, as defined by its roughness characteristics, was also of importance, but to a lesser degree. The type of asphalt had the smallest impact on adhesion, but it is crucial to remember that the viscosity of asphalt is strongly influenced by temperature. Full article
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Application of Unprocessed Waste Tyres in Pavement Base Structures: A Study on Deformation and Stress Analysis Using Finite Element Simulation
by Baoying Shen, Hui Tian, Wenruo Fan, Lu Zhang and Hui Wang
Materials 2025, 18(4), 914; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18040914 - 19 Feb 2025
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In this study, numerical simulations using the Abaqus finite element model were performed to evaluate the effects of incorporating waste tyres of varying sizes into the base layer as part of a coupled tyre–pavement structure. The tyre-reinforced structure demonstrated superior deformation resilience, attributed [...] Read more.
In this study, numerical simulations using the Abaqus finite element model were performed to evaluate the effects of incorporating waste tyres of varying sizes into the base layer as part of a coupled tyre–pavement structure. The tyre-reinforced structure demonstrated superior deformation resilience, attributed to the hyperelastic properties of tyre rubber, underscoring its potential for applications where deformation recovery is essential. For achieving a uniform settlement, the entire tyre stacking scheme is recommended, whereas the one-third tyre configuration is ideal for minimising displacement. The one-half tyre configuration provides a balanced approach, optimising resource utilisation for structures with moderate performance requirements. The inclusion of tyres increases the equivalent stress within the cement-stabilised gravel layer beneath the tyre, and this effect is less pronounced with smaller tyre sizes. Notably, the projected portion of the tyre tread enhances the bearing capacity of the base structure, improving the load distribution and overall structural performance. The middle and bottom surface layers were identified as the most critical for controlling deformation and stress distribution, while a moderate modulus is advised for the surface course to achieve a balance between deformation control and stress uniformity. The integration of high-modulus layers with tyre reinforcement offers an optimised solution for both deformation management and stress distribution. This study highlights the potential of tyre-reinforced pavements as an innovative and sustainable construction practice, particularly suited for light to moderate traffic conditions. Further research is recommended to explore the long-term environmental and economic benefits, as well as the impacts of tyre composition and ageing on performance. Full article
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