Numerical simulation has been widely employed in investigating stone-based composite
behaviors. Model reconstruction is a prerequisite step to conduct numerical simulations. The …

In current practice of mixture design, volumetric properties such as voids and binder content
along with mechanical properties such as modulus or rutting resistance are used as the …

Characterization of the asphalt concrete microstructure using two-dimensional (2-D) imaging
techniques is an economically efficient approach. However, the features that have been …

The paper aims to simulate the micromechanical behavior of asphalt mixtures during the
compaction process using the Discrete Element Method (DEM). The interactions between …

Compaction is one of the most critical steps in asphalt pavement construction that ultimately
impacts pavement performance. In the laboratory, the Superpave gyratory compaction …

Aggregate shape properties, such as form, angularity, and surface texture, highly influence
the performance of hot-mix asphalt (HMA). Rutting is related to aggregate angularity and …

This paper presents an approach for constitutive modeling of the viscoplastic behavior of
asphalt mixes. This approach utilizes an anisotropic non-associated flow rule based on the …

Compaction is one of the most critical steps in asphalt pavement construction that controls
pavement density and ultimately impacts pavement performance. Because of the complexity …

The high-resolution X-ray CT was applied to investigate the fatigue damage evolution of
asphalt mixtures. The detailed Xray CT images in the centre of the samples were used to …

Multiscale modelling is an increasingly popular technique for understanding the
mechanisms affecting the performance of asphalt concrete. Significant efforts have been …