Category: Recent Publications

Recent Journal Articles, Recent Publications

Swarna S T, Hossain K. (2022). Asphalt Binder Selection for Future Canadian Climatic Conditions Using Various Pavement Temperature Prediction Models. Road Materials and Pavement Design. Taylor and Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2021.2019093

Abstract: Over the past 20 years, climate scientists have predicted that anthropogenic climate change would lead to an increase in global temperatures. In addition, the trends were predicted to further aggravate in the near future. Recent studies stated that this climate change has had a significant impact on pavement performance.… View More
Recent Journal Articles, Recent Publications

Rana M, Hossain K. (2021). Impact of Autonomous Truck Implementation: Rutting and Highway Safety Perspectives. Road Materials and Pavement Design. Taylor and Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2021.1963815

Abstract: This study aims to evaluate the effect of the autonomous trucks on distresses of asphalt concrete (AC) pavement and determine the influence of the induced distresses on traffic safety factors in wet weather conditions. Two scenarios – the baseline and autonomous scenarios were simulated by the standard deviation of normally distributed truck traffic loading.… View More
Recent Journal Articles, Recent Publications

Swarna S T, Hossain K, Pandya H, Mehta Y A. (2021). Assessing Climate Change Impact on Asphalt Binder Grade Selection and its Implications. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981211013026

Abstract: Anthropogenic climate change is having and will continue to have adverse effects on Canadian weather. Trends in average annual temperatures have been rapidly increasing over the last 50 years. The severe climatic variations in Canada are in line with global changes in climate occurring due to increased greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.… View More
Recent Conference Papers, Recent Publications

Guha S K, Hossain K, Bernier A. (2021). Our Efforts to Understand Roadway Assets Conditions and Management Techniques in Small Communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Annual Conference. Virtual Meeting. Accepted.

Abstract: There exists two factors to assist in deciding whether or not a municipality should expect to have a roadway management system, these being population size and road network size. A large population tends to contribute more vehicles to the roads, which leads to frequent maintenance needs and therefore requires a road management system.… View More
Recent Journal Articles, Recent Publications

Ahmed R B, Hossain K, Aurilio M, Hajj R M. (2021). Effect of rejuvenator type and dosage on rheological properties of short-term aged binders. Materials and Structures, 54-109. https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-021-01711-z

Abstract: Using reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) material in pavement construction is typically an environmentally friendly practice. However, the asphalt available in RAP is already oxidized and stiffened due to various environmental processes. To compensate these problems, rejuvenators can be mixed with aged binder with the aim of restoring its original properties.… View More
Recent Conference Papers, Recent Publications

Swarna S T, Hossain K, Bernier A. (2021). Selection of Appropriate Binder Grade for Changing Climate and Its Influence on Pavement Performance. 66th Annual Conference of Canadian Technical Asphalt Association (CTAA). Charlottetown, PE, Canada. Accepted.

Abstract: In the coming years, it is anticipated that the current Canadian climate will no longer be the norm, and temperatures will be increasingly different as a result of anthropogenic climate change. Increased greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere are at the root of changing climate, which is only expected to worsen over time.… View More
Recent Conference Papers, Recent Publications

Swarna S T, Hossain K. (2020). Changes in Asphalt Binder Grade Due to Climate Change in Canada. Testing and Modeling of Road and Embankment Materials (PS) Session. Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Annual Conference. Vancouver, BC, Canada. Presented.

Abstract: In recent years, average temperatures in Canada have been continuously increasing, owing to changes in the global climate. This can be attributed to a surge in the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Climate scientists predict the trend to further aggravate in the near future.… View More
Recent Conference Papers, Recent Publications

Swarna S T, Hossain K. (2021). An Experimental Design Approach for The Design of Two-Lift Concrete Pavements. 10th International General Specialty Conference, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering. Virtual Meeting. Accepted.

Abstract: Now-a-days concrete pavements are gaining more and more importance to eliminate frequent maintenance of bituminous pavement, damaged by heavy commercial vehicles and moisture. Several types of plain concrete pavement are in use in various countries depending upon the climate, availability of materials, soil types, experience, and traffic.… View More
Recent Journal Articles, Recent Publications

Ali A, Dhasmana H, Hossain K, & Hussein A. (2021). Modeling Pavement Performance Indices in Harsh Climate Regions. ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering: Part B, Pavements. https://doi.org/10.1061/JPEODX.0000305

Abstract: Newfoundland and Labrador lies at the north-eastern corner of North America. Durability of roads in this province are negatively affected by the harsh climate and ever increasing traffic loads. The provincial five-year road plan emphasizes the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing pavements.… View More
Recent Journal Articles, Recent Publications

Rana M, Hossain K. (2021). Simulation of Autonomous Truck for Minimizing Asphalt Pavement Distresses. Road Materials and Pavement Design. Taylor and Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2021.1883469

Abstract: The improvement of the pavement performance by different means is essential for smooth movement of autonomous truck (AT). This study focuses on minimization of pavement distresses by controlling strategies of vehicular loading distribution pattern (wander), traffic distribution on lanes (lane sharing) of a road and limiting the running duration of AT to low temperature time only.… View More