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Mechanistic-empirical models for top-down cracking initiation of asphalt pavements

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Published in 2018 at "International Journal of Pavement Engineering"

DOI: 10.1080/10298436.2018.1489134

Abstract: ABSTRACT Mechanistic-empirical models are developed in this study to characterise top-down cracking (TDC) initiation of asphalt pavements. TDC initiation phase is defined as a stage for micro-cracks to initiate and coalesce into a macro-crack which… read more here.

Keywords: initiation; mechanistic empirical; top cracking; load ... See more keywords