Alternative materials for wearing course of concrete pavements: A critical review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117609
Abstract: Abstract The existing worldwide road length of concrete pavements is significant. Furthermore, concrete pavements have a number of specific applications, even though they are second to asphalt pavements in terms of current popularity. Besides, asphalt… read more here.
Keywords: concrete pavements; wearing course; materials wearing; review ... See more keywords
A new approach for damage detection in asphalt concrete pavements using battery-free wireless sensors with non-constant injection rates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.measurement.2017.06.035
Abstract: Abstract This study presents a novel approach for detection of bottom-up cracking in asphalt concrete (AC) pavements using self-powered wireless sensor (SWS) with non-constant injection rates. The performance of the sensors was evaluated through numerical… read more here.
Keywords: detection; concrete pavements; damage; approach ... See more keywords
Application of Curing Compounds on Concrete Pavements
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DOI: 10.1139/cjce-2016-0499
Abstract: The concrete hardening process should take place in a manner that provides optimum hydration development, which can be achieved through proper curing practices. Since curing of concrete is essential at controlling its mechanical and durability… read more here.
Keywords: curing compounds; concrete pavements; compounds concrete; application curing ... See more keywords
Reliability-Based Specification for Asphalt Concrete Pavements
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DOI: 10.1520/jte20180899
Abstract: The use of volumetric-based specifications that utilize air void and asphalt content for the quality control of asphalt pavements is a major concern as there is a lack of fundamental correlation between these mixture properties… read more here.
Keywords: asphalt concrete; based specification; concrete pavements; reliability based ... See more keywords
Biocementation of Concrete Pavements Using Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation.
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DOI: 10.4014/jmb.1701.01041
Abstract: In this study, the feasibility of introducing calcite-forming bacteria into concrete pavements to improve their mechanical performance was investigated. Lysinibacillus sphaericus WJ-8, which was isolated in a previous study and is capable of exhibiting high… read more here.
Keywords: calcite precipitation; concrete pavements; biocementation concrete; pavements using ... See more keywords