N.Kringos1, A.Scarpas1, A.P.S. Selvadurai2
CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.28, No.3, pp. 147-160, 2008, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2008.028.147
Abstract This paper presents a numerical approach for the modeling of water flow induced mastic erosion from a permeable asphalt mix and is part of an ongoing effort to model moisture-induced damage in asphalt mixes. Due to the complex composite structure of asphalt mixtures, moisture can infiltrate in various ways into the components and have an adverse effect on its mechanical performance. Depending on the gradation of the asphalt aggregates and the mixing procedure, asphalt structures with a variable permeability may result. Open-graded asphalt mixes are designed with a high interconnected air void content to serve as a drainage layer on… More >
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