Resilient Pavement System for High-Density Urban Environments
A special issue of Urban Science (ISSN 2413-8851). This special issue belongs to the section "Urban Mobility and Transportation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 189
Special Issue Editors
Interests: planning and design of transportation and energy integration systems; long-term performance of road engineering materials and structures; theoretical design methods of road engineering; numerical simulation of road infrastructure and materials
Interests: ground penetrating radar principles and nondestructive testing technology; digital signal processing and deep learning technology based on electromagnetic and mechanical waves; non-destructive testing and health monitoring system for roads and bridges
Interests: pavement engineering; computational mechanics; advanced numerical simulations; tire-pavement interaction
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Maintaining resilient pavement infrastructure is one of the most pressing technical challenges in high-density urban environments, where roads and sidewalks face intense traffic loads, environmental stressors, and urgent need for sustainable and adaptive urban management. As cities worldwide continue to grow in density and complexity, the conventional approaches to pavement design, monitoring, and maintenance are increasingly insufficient to ensure long-term safety, durability, and resource efficiency.
In response to the challenges, this Special Issue focuses on two integrated pillars of innovation: rapid and intelligent distress detection systems and the development of high-performance, durable pavement materials. Emerging technologies—such as computer vision, remote sensing, IoT-based monitoring, and AI-driven diagnostic tools—are revolutionizing how pavement conditions are assessed in real time, enabling proactive and precise maintenance interventions. Simultaneously, advances in material science, including self-healing composites, recycled and low-carbon materials, and novel structural designs, are paving the way for pavements that not only endure harsh urban climates but also contribute to circular urban economies.
This Special Issue seeks to bridge the gap between sensing and materials, between laboratory research and field application, and between engineering solutions and urban policy. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, we aim to support cities in transitioning toward pavement systems that are not only robust and long-lasting, but also smart, sustainable, and economically viable.
In this Special Issue, we invite high-quality original research and review papers that explore, but are not limited to, the following themes: (a) Advanced pavement materials, including self-healing, recycled, low-carbon, and high-durability composites; (b) rapid and non-destructive distress detection, including computer vision, remote sensing, IoT, UAVs, and AI/ML applications; (c) integrated pavement management systems combining real-time monitoring with predictive maintenance; (d) lifecycle assessment, environmental impact, and economic feasibility of resilient pavement solutions; (e) policy, standards, and governance models for smart pavement implementation in dense urban settings; and (f) case studies and practical demonstrations of resilient pavement systems in high-density cities.
We believe this collection will provide a timely and meaningful platform for researchers, engineers, and urban planners to share insights and accelerate the development of pavements that support safer, more sustainable, and more resilient urban futures.
Dr. Zhenqiang Han
Dr. Siqi Wang
Dr. Haitao Ge
Dr. Fan Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- resilient pavement infrastructure
- rapid distress detection systems
- durable pavement materials
- precise maintenance interventions
- pavement management systems
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