Sustainable Pavement Engineering: Design, Materials, and Performance
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Engineering and Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (19 January 2026) | Viewed by 1833
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pavement design; pavement materials; digitalisation of infrastructures; smart pavement; performance testing; freeze–thaw
Interests: pavement design; pavement materials; pavement modelling; crumb rubber modified bitumen; warm mix asphalt; molecular dynamics simulation; finite element method
Interests: pavement design; pavement materials; pavement modelling; crumb rubber-modified bitumen; warm mix asphalt; molecular dynamics simulation; finite element method
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sustainable pavement engineering has emerged as a critical field in the pursuit of resilient and environmentally responsible infrastructure. Traditional pavement practices, while effective at meeting performance needs, often fall short in addressing environmental and resource challenges. With increasing urbanisation, climate change concerns, and finite natural resources, there is a growing need for innovative approaches that integrate sustainability principles into pavement design, materials selection, and performance evaluation.
This Special Issue, titled “Sustainable Pavement Engineering: Design, Materials, and Performance”, will address these challenges by providing a platform for advancing scientific knowledge and practical solutions in this vital area. This Special Issue will build upon foundational works while addressing emerging trends and gaps in sustainable pavement research. It will also bridge the divide between theoretical advances and real-world applications, contributing to a deeper understanding of how sustainability principles can be effectively implemented in modern pavement practices.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Development and characterisation of sustainable pavement materials (e.g., reclaimed asphalt, bio-based binders, and recycled aggregates);
- Life cycle analysis (LCA) and life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) in pavement systems;
- Climate-resilient pavement design and maintenance strategies;
- Innovations in construction techniques to reduce energy consumption and emissions;
- Smart technologies and data-driven approaches for optimising pavement performance and sustainability;
- Policy implications and frameworks for fostering sustainable practices in pavement engineering.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Wei Si
Prof. Dr. Bo Li
Prof. Dr. Pengfei Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- pavement engineering
- bitumen
- asphalt mixture
- bio-binder
- sustainability
- recycling
- solid waste
- pavement materials
- ageing
- rejuvenation
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