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Novel Construction Materials for Sustainable Pavements

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2021) | Viewed by 10741

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Dr. Chaminda Gallage

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School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia
Interests: pavement engineering; recycled pavement materials; geogrid and geosynthetics application in pavements; unsaturated and expansive soils; soil slope stability and slope monitoring
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Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue, “Novel Construction Materials for Sustainable Pavements”, will address advances in novel pavement materials which can contribute toward economical, long-lasting, environmentally-friendly, and climate-adaptive roads. In pavement construction, unbound materials such as crushed rocks and bound materials such as asphalt, concrete, and cement stabilised materials are traditionally used. However, the future pavement construction will be challenged by the depletion of quality crushed rock and by the unavailability of suitable subgrade conditions so novel construction materials and stabilisation of weak subgrades and marginal materials need to be investigated. The use of recycled materials can be an alternative solution to depleting natural resources and could lead to more economical and environmentally-friendly pavement construction. Traditional/marginal materials and weak subgrades can be stabilised using novel additives and reinforcement techniques to achieve superior performance and properties so that the required pavement thickness can be significantly reduced to achieve economical, long-lasting, climate-adaptive roads. Articles and reviews dealing with the processing, characterisation, and properties of performances of novel pavement materials, techniques for incorporating them into design and construction of future pavements, and quantifications of economical, environmental, and climate-adaptive benefits of the novel materials are very welcome.

Dr. Chaminda Gallage
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • Unbound granular materials
  • Asphalt concrete
  • Stabilised pavement materials
  • Waste material in Pavements
  • Stabilisation of subgrades
  • Additives
  • Bitumens
  • Re-use of road materials
  • Environmental aspects of pavement materials

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Spent Graphite from End-of-Life Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) as a Promising Nanoadditive to Boost Road Pavement Performance
by Nader Nciri, Namho Kim and Namjun Cho
Materials 2021, 14(24), 7908; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14247908 - 20 Dec 2021
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To take swift action towards tackling the global pollution crisis of discarded lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) while reinforcing road structures, this investigation was undertaken. The influence of various proportions of spent graphite (e.g., 5, 10, and 15 wt.% SG), harvested from end-of-life LIBs, on [...] Read more.
To take swift action towards tackling the global pollution crisis of discarded lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) while reinforcing road structures, this investigation was undertaken. The influence of various proportions of spent graphite (e.g., 5, 10, and 15 wt.% SG), harvested from end-of-life LIBs, on the performance of base AP-5 asphalt cement was studied. Multiple laboratory techniques have been employed to characterize the internal physiochemical interaction between the additive and the binder. These techniques include: elemental analysis (EA), thin-layer chromatography-flame ionization detection (TLC-FID), Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), empirical test methods (e.g., penetration, softening point, viscosity, and ductility), dynamic shear rheometer (DSR), and multiple stress-creep recovery (MSCR). Prior to aging, SARA analysis demonstrated that the incremental SG addition into the AP-5 bitumen reduced the contents of saturates, aromatics, and resins, and increased the proportion of asphaltenes. After aging, the saturated and aromatic hydrocarbons kept decreasing; however, the resins increased and the asphaltenes declined. Accordingly, this has brought a progressive shift tendency in the stable–colloidal system for all binders from sol-state towards sol-gel-state. FT-IR scan revealed that the SG has no apparent chemical interaction with the binder, and is endowed solely with filling effects. XRD diagnosis highlighted that the steady SG incorporation into the binder amplified its crystallinity; thereby boosting the thermomechanical properties of mastics. SEM imaging unveiled that the lower-dose of SG exhibited higher compatibility within the bitumen matrix; nevertheless, the intermediate/higher-doses made the binder body relatively rougher. DSR/MSCR/conventional tests indicated that when the asphalt is blended with the graphitic powder under unaged/aged conditions, it becomes stiffer, more viscous, and less cohesive; thereby rendering it more resistant to deformation but not to cracking. In summary, it is promisingly proven that the SG could be successfully used as an asphalt additive and could be beneficial for improving paving performance and mitigating the pollution caused by dead LIBs as well. Full article
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Effect of Dispersed Reinforcement on Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity in Stabilized Soil
by Maciej Miturski, Wojciech Sas, Algirdas Radzevičius, Raimondas Šadzevičius, Rytis Skominas, Mateusz Stelmaszczyk and Andrzej Głuchowski
Materials 2021, 14(22), 6951; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14226951 - 17 Nov 2021
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One of the fundamental techniques for road subgrades is soil stabilization. Considering the high emission of carbon dioxide during the production of binders, novel techniques to reduce the binder are being studied. Thus, we investigated dispersed reinforcement in stabilized soils. A study was [...] Read more.
One of the fundamental techniques for road subgrades is soil stabilization. Considering the high emission of carbon dioxide during the production of binders, novel techniques to reduce the binder are being studied. Thus, we investigated dispersed reinforcement in stabilized soils. A study was conducted to determine the ultrasonic pulse velocity in nine mixtures of soil, cement, and polypropylene fibers and then correlate the results with other destructive tests. The results show a decrease in wave velocity in mixes with fiber addition by up to 18.5%. The result is dependent on the curing time and whether the samples were stored in a water tank. Immersion in water increases the obtained results by about 6.3%. Based on the analysis, for mixtures with fibers, boundary velocities of waves above which lower values of modulus of elasticity were obtained were determined. Depending on the mix and the module analyzed, the limits range from 2194 m/s to 2498 m/s. Full article
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Mechanical and Microscopic Characteristics of Polyurethane-Based Pervious Pavement Composites
by Hongdong Cho, Hongsu Bae, Chanho Park, Hyeong Min Park, Seo-Eun Oh, Sang-Yeop Chung and Beomjoo Yang
Materials 2021, 14(16), 4365; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14164365 - 04 Aug 2021
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Conventional pervious pavement materials (PPM) that consist of cement and aggregate materials are known for poor durability due to their brittle behavior. Thus, to enhance the durability, we fabricated polymeric PPMs from durable and abundant polyurethane (PU) and undertook mechanical and microscopic characterizations. [...] Read more.
Conventional pervious pavement materials (PPM) that consist of cement and aggregate materials are known for poor durability due to their brittle behavior. Thus, to enhance the durability, we fabricated polymeric PPMs from durable and abundant polyurethane (PU) and undertook mechanical and microscopic characterizations. PU-based PPM samples with varying aggregate sizes were produced and examined to test their compressive strength and water permeability. Furthermore, X-ray micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) was implemented to analyze the samples’ pore and tortuosity characteristics. Through the micro-CT analysis, the morphological characteristics of PPM’s internal structures were identified and quantitively analyzed the correlations between the pore size distribution, connectivity, and tortuosity within the samples. Finally, the microstructures derived from micro-CT were generated as a finite element model and also numerically determined the stress distribution generated inside. Full article
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Permanent Deformation and Rutting Resistance of Demolition Waste Triple Blends in Unbound Pavement Applications
by Farshid Maghool, Muditha Senanayake, Arul Arulrajah and Suksun Horpibulsuk
Materials 2021, 14(4), 798; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14040798 - 08 Feb 2021
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Virgin quarried materials are becoming increasingly scarce in our environment, and these materials are no longer a viable or economical solution for the construction industry. The construction industry is constantly seeking new markets for recycled waste in civil engineering applications. This research’s primary [...] Read more.
Virgin quarried materials are becoming increasingly scarce in our environment, and these materials are no longer a viable or economical solution for the construction industry. The construction industry is constantly seeking new markets for recycled waste in civil engineering applications. This research’s primary focus is the optimization of the usage of recycled materials such as recycled glass (RG), crushed brick (CB), and crushed concrete (CC), in pavement base/sub-base applications. Various percentages of RG, up to 40%, were blended with two types of CC in this research. The CC and CB, which were used as triple blends in this research, were utilized for the upper (100% CC) and lower sub-bases (up to 50% CB). This study sought to establish the maximum amount of RG that could be incorporated in the triple blends with CB and CC whilst maintaining an acceptable performance. Thus, a comprehensive series of fundamental and advanced geotechnical laboratory tests, including repeated load triaxial (RLT) and wheel-tracker (WT) tests, were performed to assess the engineering properties and permanent deformation characteristics of these triple blends. The particle-size distribution curve and California Bearing Ratio (CBR) values of all the blends met the minimum requirements. Results of RLT tests confirmed that all the nominated blends were found to provide the resilient modulus value required to be used as pavement materials. The WT results on the triple blend with 15% RG showed that the specimen performed exceptionally well during the test and comfortably met the requirements to be used in pavement applications. Based on the engineering properties and permanent deformation results, up to 15% RG can be suggested for incorporation as an accompanying material in unbound roadwork applications. Subject to the outcomes of future field testing, there might be potential to increase the percentage of RG added in the blends up to 30%. Full article
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Experimental Study and Calculation of a Three-Dimensional Finite Element Model of Infiltration in Drainage Asphalt Pavement
by Qingsong Zhang, Tianjian Ji, Zhanqi Wang and Lei Xiao
Materials 2020, 13(18), 3909; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13183909 - 04 Sep 2020
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Drainage asphalt pavement provides excellent drainage performance and driving safety, where the permeability of the pavement is the critical performance. When analyzing the permeability of drainage asphalt pavements, the previously used two-dimensional infiltration calculation model with boundary conditions deviates from the real situation. [...] Read more.
Drainage asphalt pavement provides excellent drainage performance and driving safety, where the permeability of the pavement is the critical performance. When analyzing the permeability of drainage asphalt pavements, the previously used two-dimensional infiltration calculation model with boundary conditions deviates from the real situation. In this article, a three-dimensional infiltration finite element method was proposed to evaluate the permeability of pavement, and the feasibility of the three-dimensional infiltration finite element method to evaluate the drainage capacity of drainage asphalt pavement was verified by using the single-sided permeability test of indoor rutted slabs of drainage asphalt mixtures as an example. Finally, the effects of the longitudinal slope of the pavement on the drainage performance of the drained asphalt pavement was investigated by calculations based on the three-dimensional infiltration finite element method. The results indicated that: when the longitudinal slope was less than 6%, the influence of longitudinal slope size on the drainage capacity of drainage asphalt pavement was very small. When the gradient of the longitudinal slope from 0 to 6%, the critical drainage capacity of the pavement corresponding to each cross slope was maintained at a relatively stable value. Full article
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