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Predicting Asphalt Mixture Cracking Resistance from Properties of Asphalt Mastics

Author : Mohammed Ziaur Rahaman
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Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (128 download)

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Download or read book Predicting Asphalt Mixture Cracking Resistance from Properties of Asphalt Mastics written by Mohammed Ziaur Rahaman and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The current test methods for measuring fatigue cracking resistance of asphalt mixtures involves many steps which are time-consuming and costly. On the other hand, asphalt binder and mastic testing are less time consuming and more accessible to practitioners than mixtures testing. Therefore, if the routinely measured properties of asphalt binders, fillers, and volumetric parameters of asphalt mixtures can be used to predict cracking resistance of mixtures, the effort to perform mixtures testing of asphalt mixtures can be minimized. The objective of this study is to develop prediction models for cracking and damage behavior of asphalt mixtures using the stepwise regression method at intermediate temperatures from limited laboratory testing of binders and mixture volumetric properties routinely done in practice. In the first phase of this study, the effects of physical and chemical properties of fillers on fatigue of asphalt mastic are measured using LAS test are measured. Then prediction models of Linear Amplitude Sweep (LAS) parameters of the mastics are developed using the physical (Rigden Voids-RV and Fineness Modulus-FM), chemical properties (Calcium Oxide and Methylene Blue) of the fillers, and the LAS parameters of the binders. The results show that the fatigue cracking resistance of mastic is dependent on the interaction between base asphalt binder and filler type. The results also show that the effect of fillers on the fatigue life of mastic is dependent on the failure criterion used in the analysis of LAS test. It is also found that the fatigue cracking resistance (LAS Parameters) of mastic can be predicted reliably from Rigden Voids and LAS parameters of binders. In the second phase of the study, prediction models of cracking resistance of mixtures as measured by the Semi-Circular Bending- Illinois Flexibility Index Test (SCB-IFIT) are developed using an experimental database including 44 mixtures that are short-term-aged and 30 for long-term-aged mixtures. These mixtures are produced with varying combinations of Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP), binder, aggregate sources, and fillers. More specifically, models for the SCB parameters (Flexibility Index (FI), post-peak slope, and Fracture Energy (Gf) models are constructed using various independent variables such as asphalt content, asphalt film thickness, aggregate gradation, RAP content, LAS parameter of binder and mastic properties. A sensitivity analysis is performed to access the impact of these independent variables on SCB parameters. Based on the correlation and validation results, the developed models of SCB parameters are found to predict the FI, post-peak slope and Gf of asphalt mixtures with high accuracy. The developed models are recommended to use for estimating the fatigue cracking resistance of asphalt mixtures when testing is not feasible or as an initial step for selection of mixture designs and binder grades before mixture testing.

Using Mastic Characterization to Predict Asphalt Mixture Low-temperature Cracking Behavior

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Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (912 download)

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Download or read book Using Mastic Characterization to Predict Asphalt Mixture Low-temperature Cracking Behavior written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Low temperature performance grading currently relies solely on Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) for determining low temperature creep stiffness (S) and rate of modulus relaxation (m-value) at 60s, both determined at low stress-strain levels, in the pre-failure zones. This aspect raises questions with regard to applicability of properties derived from the linear viscoelastic range for prediction of asphalt binder thermal cracking behavior. Furthermore, many researchers have reported a discrepancy between field cracking severity and predictions based on asphalt binder properties since the asphalt binder-aggregate interaction is non-existent in asphalt binder testing. Therefore evaluation of asphalt mastics properties which could save a considerable amount of time and equipment in comparison to mixture testing should be prioritized. These challenges indicate that considering fracture properties of asphalt mastics could be a better approach for prediction of thermal cracking in asphalt pavements. It is believed that development of failure master curves for the damage characterization of asphalt mastics at different temperatures and loading rates would be beneficial for better characterization of resistance to thermal cracking. Therefore, in this dissertation a mechanistic approach on the development of such asphalt mastic failure master curves was derived using the new BBR-SENB test for damage resistance characterization. The complexity of the viscoelastic behavior of asphalt mastics in terms of time and temperature dependency is also recognized by the sensitivity of the failure properties to changes in loading time and temperature. This dissertation documents the development, calibration, and validation of a fundamental analysis framework of asphalt mixtures thermal cracking behavior using asphalt mastics as the continuous phase of these mixtures. Key conceptual components of this study include applying time temperature superposition principles to large strain failure properties, development of asphalt mastic failure master curves, and investigating relationship between mastic viscosity and aggregate structure of asphalt mixtures in the context of thermo-volumetric properties of mixtures. An analysis framework for predicting thermal cracking of asphalt mixtures was developed which include considering asphalt mastics, aggregate internal structure and temperature dependent thermo-volumetric properties. Results where compared to experimental data measured using the ATCA device, which allowed measuring strain and stress build up during cooling.

Mixture Desigh [sic] and Performance Prediction of Rubber-modified Asphalt in Ohio

Author : Robert Y. Liang
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (1 download)

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Book Synopsis Mixture Desigh [sic] and Performance Prediction of Rubber-modified Asphalt in Ohio by : Robert Y. Liang

Download or read book Mixture Desigh [sic] and Performance Prediction of Rubber-modified Asphalt in Ohio written by Robert Y. Liang and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mixture design and performance characteristics of crumb rubber modified asphalt concretes were investigated in this research project to meet the requirements of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991, which has required each State to incorporate scrap tire rubber into its asphalt paving materials. Specifically, the objectives of this research encompass the following: (i) investigation of the rheological properties of asphalt-rubber binder to determine optimum content of crumb rubber; (ii) development of optimum mix design for various applications, including both wet and dry mix processes; (iii) characterization of mechanical properties of recommended paving mixtures, including resilient modulus, fatigue cracking behavior, low-temperature thermal cracking resistance, water sensitivity test, incremental creep test and loaded wheel track test; and (iv) comparison of performance of selected paving mixes.

Effects of Thermo-volumetric Properties of Modified Asphalt Mixtures on Low-temperature Cracking

Author : Kitae Nam
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Book Synopsis Effects of Thermo-volumetric Properties of Modified Asphalt Mixtures on Low-temperature Cracking by : Kitae Nam

Download or read book Effects of Thermo-volumetric Properties of Modified Asphalt Mixtures on Low-temperature Cracking written by Kitae Nam and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Effect of Binder Type, Mastic, and Aggregate Type on the Low-Temperature Characteristics of Modified Hot Mix Asphalt

Author : Walaa S. Mogawer
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 10 pages
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Book Synopsis Effect of Binder Type, Mastic, and Aggregate Type on the Low-Temperature Characteristics of Modified Hot Mix Asphalt by : Walaa S. Mogawer

Download or read book Effect of Binder Type, Mastic, and Aggregate Type on the Low-Temperature Characteristics of Modified Hot Mix Asphalt written by Walaa S. Mogawer and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of binder type, mastic, and aggregate type on the low-temperature cracking characteristics of asphalt mixtures. Six different performance grade (PG) binders were utilized for this study: PG64-28, PG64-28 with poly phosphoric acid, PG64-34 SBS, PG76-22 SBS, a terminal blend asphalt rubber, and PG64-28 with 2 % latex. Each binder was tested to determine its low-temperature cracking resistance using the asphalt binder cracking device (ABCD) and the Superpave tests. A Superpave 9.5 mm mixture was designed using each of the six binders for this study and two sources of aggregates (crushed stone and gravel). Each mixture was then tested for low-temperature cracking resistance using the asphalt concrete cracking device (ACCD). Mastics corresponding to each mixture were tested for low-temperature cracking resistance using the ABCD. Analysis of the results showed that the AASHTO critical cracking temperature had a strong correlation with the ABCD binder and mastics results, but did not correlate well with the mixture tests. Mastic testing generally did not correlate well with the mixture test results. ABCD and ACCD tests results indicated that they were sensitive to binder type, aging time, and aggregate types.

Development of Methods to Control Cold Temperature and Fatigue Cracking for Asphalt Mixtures

Author : Pedro Romero
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Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)

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Book Synopsis Development of Methods to Control Cold Temperature and Fatigue Cracking for Asphalt Mixtures by : Pedro Romero

Download or read book Development of Methods to Control Cold Temperature and Fatigue Cracking for Asphalt Mixtures written by Pedro Romero and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pavement distresses caused by low and intermediate temperatures are a significant source of problems for highway agencies. While many tests have been developed to address this type of distress, few of them are considered practical for day to day operations. This report presents a methodology for controlling low temperature properties of asphalt mixtures by using the Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR).

Effect of Gradation and Other Mixture Properties on the Cracking Resistance of Asphalt Mixtures

Author : Karina Enrico Honeycutt
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Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (451 download)

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Book Synopsis Effect of Gradation and Other Mixture Properties on the Cracking Resistance of Asphalt Mixtures by : Karina Enrico Honeycutt

Download or read book Effect of Gradation and Other Mixture Properties on the Cracking Resistance of Asphalt Mixtures written by Karina Enrico Honeycutt and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

8th RILEM International Symposium on Testing and Characterization of Sustainable and Innovative Bituminous Materials

Author : Francesco Canestrari
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9401773424
Total Pages : 1024 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (17 download)

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Book Synopsis 8th RILEM International Symposium on Testing and Characterization of Sustainable and Innovative Bituminous Materials by : Francesco Canestrari

Download or read book 8th RILEM International Symposium on Testing and Characterization of Sustainable and Innovative Bituminous Materials written by Francesco Canestrari and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-09-24 with total page 1024 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work presents the results of RILEM TC 237-SIB (Testing and characterization of sustainable innovative bituminous materials and systems). The papers have been selected for publication after a rigorous peer review process and will be an invaluable source to outline and clarify the main directions of present and future research and standardization for bituminous materials and pavements. The following topics are covered: - Characterization of binder-aggregate interaction - Innovative testing of bituminous binders, additives and modifiers - Durability and aging of asphalt pavements - Mixture design and compaction analysis - Environmentally sustainable materials and technologies - Advances in laboratory characterization of bituminous materials - Modeling of road materials and pavement performance prediction - Field measurement and in-situ characterization - Innovative materials for reinforcement and interlayer systems - Cracking and damage characterization of asphalt pavements - Recycling and re-use in road pavements This is the proceedings of the RILEM SIB2015 Symposium (Ancona, Italy, October 7-9, 2015).

Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction II

Author : K. Anupam
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000343480
Total Pages : 501 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Book Synopsis Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction II by : K. Anupam

Download or read book Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction II written by K. Anupam and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired from the legacy of the previous four 3DFEM conferences held in Delft and Athens as well as the successful 2018 AM3P conference held in Doha, the 2020 AM3P conference continues the pavement mechanics theme including pavement models, experimental methods to estimate model parameters, and their implementation in predicting pavement performance. The AM3P conference is organized by the Standing International Advisory Committee (SIAC), at the time of this publication chaired by Professors Tom Scarpas, Eyad Masad, and Amit Bhasin. Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction II includes over 111 papers presented at the 2020 AM3P Conference. The technical topics covered include: - rigid pavements - pavement geotechnics - statistical and data tools in pavement engineering - pavement structures - asphalt mixtures - asphalt binders The book will be invaluable to academics and engineers involved or interested in pavement engineering, pavement models, experimental methods to estimate model parameters, and their implementation in predicting pavement performance.

Proceedings of the RILEM International Symposium on Bituminous Materials

Author : Hervé Di Benedetto
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030464555
Total Pages : 1806 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (34 download)

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Book Synopsis Proceedings of the RILEM International Symposium on Bituminous Materials by : Hervé Di Benedetto

Download or read book Proceedings of the RILEM International Symposium on Bituminous Materials written by Hervé Di Benedetto and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-09-25 with total page 1806 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume highlights the latest advances, innovations, and applications in bituminous materials and structures and asphalt pavement technology, as presented by leading international researchers and engineers at the RILEM International Symposium on Bituminous Materials (ISBM), held in Lyon, France on December 14-16, 2020. The symposium represents a joint effort of three RILEM Technical Committees from Cluster F: 264-RAP “Asphalt Pavement Recycling”, 272-PIM “Phase and Interphase Behaviour of Bituminous Materials”, and 278-CHA “Crack-Healing of Asphalt Pavement Materials”. It covers a diverse range of topics concerning bituminous materials (bitumen, mastics, mixtures) and road, railway and airport pavement structures, including: recycling, phase and interphase behaviour, cracking and healing, modification and innovative materials, durability and environmental aspects, testing and modelling, multi-scale properties, surface characteristics, structure performance, modelling and design, non-destructive testing, back-analysis, and Life Cycle Assessment. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, present a wealth of exciting ideas that will open novel research directions and foster new multidisciplinary collaborations.

Investigation of Cracking Resistance of Asphalt Mixtures and Binders

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Total Pages : 94 pages
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Download or read book Investigation of Cracking Resistance of Asphalt Mixtures and Binders written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this study, the viability of using three test methods for asphalt mixtures and one test method for asphalt binders are investigated. These test methods are: Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) for creep and strength of asphalt mixtures; low temperature Semi Circular Bend (SCB) test for fracture energy of asphalt mixtures; Dynamic Modulus (E*) test of asphalt mixtures using the Indirect Tensile Test (IDT) configuration; and BBR strength test of asphalt binders. The materials used in the experimental work were used in MnROAD cells constructed in the summer of 2016 as part of the MnROAD Cracking Group (CG) experiment, a 3-year pooled-fund project. The results show that the testing methods investigated provide repeatable results that follow trends similar to the one observed using traditional methods. The results also show that the properties are highly temperature dependent and the ranking observed at one temperature can change at a different temperature. In addition, it is observed that materials with similar rheological properties, such as complex modulus absolute value E*, creep stiffness S, and m-value, do not necessarily have the same fracture resistance. These results confirm one more time the need for a fracture/strength test for correctly evaluating cracking resistance of asphalt materials.

Modeling and Design of Flexible Pavements and Materials

Author : Dallas N. Little
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 331958443X
Total Pages : 702 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (195 download)

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Book Synopsis Modeling and Design of Flexible Pavements and Materials by : Dallas N. Little

Download or read book Modeling and Design of Flexible Pavements and Materials written by Dallas N. Little and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook lays out the state of the art for modeling of asphalt concrete as the major structural component of flexible pavements. The text adopts a pedagogy in which a scientific approach, based on materials science and continuum mechanics, predicts the performance of any configuration of flexible roadways subjected to cyclic loadings. The authors incorporate state-of the-art computational mechanics to predict the evolution of material properties, stresses and strains, and roadway deterioration. Designed specifically for both students and practitioners, the book presents fundamentally complex concepts in a clear and concise way that aids the roadway design community to assimilate the tools for designing sustainable roadways using both traditional and innovative technologies.

Low-temperature Cracking

Author : D. H. Jung
Publisher : National Research Council
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Low-temperature Cracking written by D. H. Jung and published by National Research Council. This book was released on 1994 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report describes the thermal stress restrained specimen test (TSRST), which was selected to evaluate the low-temperature cracking resistance of asphalt concrete mixtures. The TSRST system includes a load frame, step-motor-driven load ram, data acquisition hardware and software, temperature controller, and specimen alignment stand. An experiment design that considered a range of mixture and test condition variables was developed to evaluate the suitability of TSRST for characterizing low-temperature cracking resistance of asphalt concrete mixtures. Four asphalts and two aggregates were selected for the experiment. The mixture variables included asphalt type, aggregate type, and air voids content; the test condition variables included specimen size, stress relaxation, aging, and cooling rate.

Viscoelastic Properties of Asphalts Based on Penetration and Softening Point

Author : Boris Radovskiy
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319672142
Total Pages : 115 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (196 download)

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Book Synopsis Viscoelastic Properties of Asphalts Based on Penetration and Softening Point by : Boris Radovskiy

Download or read book Viscoelastic Properties of Asphalts Based on Penetration and Softening Point written by Boris Radovskiy and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-11 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work deals with conventional and new relationships between various viscoelastic properties of road bitumen, determined under different test modes, such as constant stress, constant deformation or cyclic load. Approximate formulas have been derived for prediction of the rheological properties of asphalt based on its standard parameters such as penetration and softening point. The work is intended for researchers and engineers in road paving industry. It may be also of interest for teachers and Civil Engineering students.

Asphalt Paving Technology 2013

Author : Eugene Skok
Publisher : DEStech Publications, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1605951455
Total Pages : 752 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Asphalt Paving Technology 2013 written by Eugene Skok and published by DEStech Publications, Inc. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New developments in mixing, testing, modeling Research findings on sustainable asphalt technology Bitumen use and specifications in Europe Fully-searchable text on accompanying CD-ROM Asphalt Paving Technology 2013, a series volume, contains 26 original research papers devoted to the formulation, chemistry, mixing, modeling, testing and optimization of asphalt—with applications to highway and infrastructure engineering. Written by leading civil and structural engineers from universities and government agencies around the world, the book offers information for designing and producing higher-quality asphalt. Selected keywords: photocatalytic asphalt; fatigue loading; skid-resistance; low-temperature cracking software; long-term aging; fracture properties; moisture damage; RAP; rejuvenators; binders; flexible pavement; healing. The CD-ROM displays figures and illustrations in articles in full color along with a title screen and main menu screen. Each user can link to all papers from the Table of Contents and Author Index and also link to papers and front matter by using the global bookmarks which allow navigation of the entire CD-ROM from every article. Search features on the CD-ROM can be by full text including all key words, article title, author name, and session title. The CD-ROM has Autorun feature for Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or higher products along with the program for Adobe Acrobat Reader with Search 11.0. One year of technical support is included with your purchase of this product.

Pavement Cracking

Author : Imad L. Al-Qadi
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0203882199
Total Pages : 932 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Pavement Cracking written by Imad L. Al-Qadi and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-07-30 with total page 932 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internationally, much attention is given to causes, prevention, and rehabilitation of cracking in concrete, flexible, and composite pavements. The Sixth RILEMInternational Conference on Cracking in Pavements (Chicago, June 16-18, 2008) provided a forum for discussion of recent developments and research results.This book is a collection of papers fr

Transport Infrastructure and Systems

Author : Gianluca Dell'Acqua
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1315281880
Total Pages : 1134 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (152 download)

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Download or read book Transport Infrastructure and Systems written by Gianluca Dell'Acqua and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 1134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transport Infrastructure Asset management in transport infrastructure, financial viability of transport engineering projects/ Life cycle Cost Analysis, Life-Cycle Assessment and Sustainability Assessment of transport infrastructure/ Infrastructures financing and pricing with equity appraisal, operation optimization and energy management/ Low-Volume roads: planning, maintenance, operations, environmental and social issues/ Public-Private Partnership (PPP) experience in transport infrastructure in different countries and economic conditions/ Airport Pavement Management Systems, runway design and maintenance/ Port maintenance and development issues, technology relating to cargo handling, landside access, cruise operations/ Infrastructure Building Information Modelling (I-BIM) / Pavement design and innovative bituminous materials/ Recycling and re-use in road pavements, environmentally sustainable technologies/ Stone pavements, ancient roads and historic railways/ Cementitious stabilization of materials used in the rehabilitation of transportation infrastructure. Transport Systems Sustainable transport and the environment protection including green vehicles/ Urban transport, land use development, spatial and transport planning/ Bicycling, bike, bike-sharing systems, cycling mobility/ Human factor in transport systems/ Intelligent Mobility: emerging technologies to enable the smarter movement of people and goods/Airport landside: access roads, parking facilities, terminal facilities, aircraft apron and the azdjacent taxiway/ Transportation policy, planning and design, modelling and decision making/ Transport economics, finance and pricing issues, optimization problems, equity appraisal/ Road safety impact assessments, road safety audits, the management of road network safety and safety inspections/ Tunnels and underground structures: preventing incidents-accidents mitigating their effects for both people and goods/ Traffic flow characteristics, traffic control devices, work zone traffic control, highway capacity and quality of service/ Track-vehicle interactions in railway systems, capacity analysis of railway networks/ Risk assessment and safety in air and railway transport, reliability aspects/ Maritime transport and inland waterways transport research/ Intermodal freight transport: terminals and logistics.