Advances in Material Characterization and Pavement Modeling (2nd 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 December 2026 | Viewed by 848
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pavement engineering; NDT; pavement performance evaluation
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Interests: multi-physics and multi-scale characterization and modeling of asphalt materials; sustainable asphalt recycling technologies; pavement structural performance monitoring and degradation modeling; road material passport and waste management; multi-cycle and multicriteria decision-making
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Interests: evaluation of recycled materials for asphalt pavement; cold recycling technology and mixture design methods
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Interests: in situ tests or nondestructive tests for asphalt mixtures; ecological road engineering technologies; green intelligent road materials
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Interests: data-driven analysis and design of road infrastructure; multi-physics and multi-scale numerical simulation of pavements; asphalt recycling and novel modified binder development
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Roads are one of the most critical components of transportation infrastructure, forming the backbone of modern mobility. Accurate characterization of the mechanical and durability properties and in-service performance of paving materials is fundamental to pavement design and analysis. At the same time, precise modeling and simulation of pavement structures under complex loading conditions and environmental influences play a vital role in guiding pavement design and evaluation.
With the advancement in technology, increasingly sophisticated and accurate material characterization models have been developed. Computational capabilities have also evolved, enabling the simulation and analysis of pavement structures under complex loading scenarios and environmental influences. Research on material characterization and pavement modeling requires more platforms to showcase these findings, thereby contributing to the development of the pavement industry.
This Special Issue, “Advances in Material Characterization and Pavement Modeling (2nd Edition)”, aims to bring together the latest research and developments in material characterization and pavement modeling. We welcome contributions on a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Mechanical and durability properties of paving materials;
- Numerical modeling and simulation techniques for pavement structures;
- Long-term performance evaluation of recycled or green paving materials;
- Multi-scale and multi-physics modeling approaches;
- Insights into fatigue, cracking, and other failure mechanisms in pavement materials;
- Data-driven and machine learning approaches in material characterization and pavement analysis.
This Special Issue serves as a platform for researchers and practitioners to share new insights, methodologies, and applications that advance our understanding and capabilities in the field of material characterization and pavement modeling. We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Guozhi Fu
Dr. Yi Li
Dr. Zhanchuang Han
Dr. Mingchen Li
Dr. Yiren Sun
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- material characterization
- pavement modeling
- recycled paving materials
- long-term performance evaluation
- sustainability
- environmental efficiency
- airport runways and highway structures
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