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2022 PHD-2 COMPLETED
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Multi-scale study on interface adhesion and failure mechanism between asphalt and aggregate

Principal Investigator: 
Zhang Jiupeng

Ph.D Student: 
Sun Guoqing



Project Background:
 
Asphalt mixture was a multi-phase composite material, and the interface was an important factor affecting its bonding strength. Therefore, the interfacial adhesion between asphalt and aggregate has become one of the hot issues in this field in the world, and multi-scale study on interface adhesion and failure mechanism between asphalt and aggregate was a difficult point to be overcome.

Aims & Goals:

1. To clarify the physical-chemical adsorption configuration of asphalt on aggregate surface;
2. To reveal the cross-scale interaction mechanism of asphalt-aggregate interface;
3. To reveal the mechanism of interface degradation and failure under the coupling action of environment and load.


Outcomes:

PAPER 1: 'Impacts of asphalt and mineral types on interfacial behaviors: A Molecular dynamics study', Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022, 17: e01581
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2022.e01581

PAPER 2: 'Interfacial Performance of Asphalt-Aggregate System under Different Conditions Based on Molecular Dynamics Simulation', Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 2023, 35(6): 04023116.
DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-15083

PAPER 3: 'Comprehensive evaluation of ballastless-track sealants based on macro–micro tests and principal component analysis', Construction and Building Materials, 2023, 400: 132708.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.132708

CONFERENCE ORAL REPORT 1: Impacts of asphalt and mineral types on interfacial behaviors: A Molecular dynamics study' in World Transport Convention (WTC2023)

 
CONFERENCE ORAL REPORT 2: 'Evaluation of the factors affecting the bonding strength between asphalt and mineral by conjoint analysis' in 13th International Conference on Road  and Airfiled Pavement Technology  (ICPT 2023).