Materials Innovation and Waste Utilization for Sustainable Pavement Solutions: Advancements in Construction, Performance, and Maintenance
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2025 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editor
Interests: unbound granular pavement; innovative and sustainable pavement materials; pavement geotechnics; pavement performance and monitoring; unsaturated soil; mining geotechnics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will explore the intersection of innovation and waste utilization in the context of sustainable pavement solutions, focusing on advancements in construction, performance, and maintenance. With a growing emphasis on sustainability in infrastructure development, there is a pressing need to explore novel approaches that not only enhance the longevity and performance of pavements but also address environmental concerns by utilising waste materials effectively. This Special Issue will gather cutting-edge research and innovative practices that demonstrate how waste materials can be repurposed and integrated into pavement construction processes, leading to improved durability, reduced environmental impact, and greater overall sustainability. Contributions are requested from researchers, practitioners, and industry experts that delve into various aspects of innovation and waste utilization across the lifecycles of pavement systems, extending from design and construction to performance evaluation and maintenance practices. Through this Special Issue, we will foster a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with sustainable pavement solutions while providing insights into the latest advancements and emerging trends in this field. This Special Issue will encompass a broad spectrum of topics, including laboratory investigations, numerical modeling, field trials, case studies, data collection and analysis, life cycle assessment and carbon neutralization, and the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the context of innovative waste utilization for sustainable pavement solutions.
Dr. Chaminda Gallage
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- innovative, sustainable and resilient pavement materials
- de-carbonisation of pavement design and construction
- instrumentation and performance monitoring of pavements
- digital twin in pavement technology
- innovative laboratory testing methods for pavement materials
- innovate pavement design approaches
- numerical modeling in pavement technology
