Category: Recent Publications

Recent Journal Articles, Recent Publications

Hossain K. (2019). Chapter No. 10176, Roadway Pavement Conditions and Various Summer and Winter Maintenance Strategies. Section – Transport Safety and Security. International Encyclopedia of Transportation, Elsevier. In Press. ISBN: 9780081026724. Invited.

Abstract: This chapter provides a brief summary of various road conditions that are observed during the life of a road pavement, safety implications of these road conditions, and maintenance strategies and technologies implemented to improve these conditions for enhancing road safety.… View More
Recent Journal Articles, Recent Publications

Safi F, Al-Qadi I, Hossain K, Ozer H. (2019). Total Recycled Asphalt (TRA) Mixes’ Characteristics and Field Performance. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of National Academies of Sciences and Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198119849915

Abstract: The use of recycled materials in asphalt concrete (AC) pavement has increased significantly for economic and sustainable benefits. However, the use of recycled materials can pose risks to the performance of asphalt pavements. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has developed five distinct total recycled asphalt (TRA) mixes, containing up to 60% asphalt binder replacement (ABR) obtained from reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and recycled asphalt shingles (RAS); whereas 100% recycled aggregates are acquired from RAP, steel slag, and recycled concrete aggregate (RCA).… View More
Recent Conference Papers, Recent Publications

Singhvi P, Karakas A, Ozer H, Al-Qadi I L, Hossain K. (2019). Impact of Asphalt Modifier Dosage on Modified Binder Rheology and Chemistry with Long-Term Aging. International Airfield and Highway Pavement Conference. Chicago, Illinois, USA. Best Paper of Pavements Award, ASCE T&DI Pavement Conference, 2019.

Abstract: Asphalt modifiers/additives are increasingly used in pavement industry. Additives are commonly used as softeners to decrease the binder performance grade (PG), while polymer modifiers are usually used for heavy traffic applications to reduce permanent deformations. Recently, rejuvenators have been used in recycled pavement applications to reduce cracking susceptibility and as retarders to moisture damage.… View More
Recent Journal Articles, Recent Publications

Swarna S T, Hossain K, Reddy M A, Pandey B B. (2018). A Mechanistic and Economic Analysis of Two-Lift Concrete Pavements. Road Materials and Pavement Design. Taylor and Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2019.1620843

Abstract: The government of India has embarked on the construction of major highways with concrete pavements to eliminate frequent maintenance of bituminous pavement, damaged by heavy commercial vehicles and moisture. It is therefore necessary to re-examine the current pavement design with a sound analytical approach.… View More
Recent Journal Articles, Recent Publications

Ahmed R B, Hossain K. (2019). Waste Cooking Oil as an Asphalt Rejuvenator: A State-of-The-Art Review. Construction and Building Materials. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.116985

Abstract: Over 90% of the paved roads in Canada are asphalt pavements. Most of the pavements were built decades ago and are currently exhibiting a significant amount of surface distresses. These distresses include potholes, rutting (deformation in the wheel path), and cracking.… View More
Recent Journal Articles, Recent Publications

Alam R, Hossain K, Butt A A, Caudle T, Bazan C. (2019). Life Cycle Assessment of Asphalt Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Techniques: A Study for the City of St. John’s. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjce-2019-0540

Abstract: Although pavement maintenance and rehabilitation (M&R) techniques are usually examined in economic terms, there is a growing need to address their environmental footprints as well. The objective of this study is to assess the environmental impacts of M&R techniques with the Athena Pavement LCA Software—a life cycle assessment (LCA) tool.… View More
Recent Conference Papers, Recent Publications

Safi F, Al-Qadi I, Hossain K, Ozer H. (2018). Total Recycled Asphalt (TRA) Mixes’ Characteristics and Field Performance. 98th Annual Conference of Transportation Research Board (TRB) of National Academies of Science and Engineering. Washington DC, USA.

Abstract: The use of recycled materials in asphalt concrete (AC) pavement has increased significantly for economic and sustainable benefits. However, the use of recycled materials can pose risks to the performance of asphalt pavements. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has developed five distinct total recycled asphalt (TRA) mixes, containing up to 60% asphalt binder replacement (ABR) obtained from reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and recycled asphalt shingles (RAS); whereas 100% recycled aggregates are acquired from RAP, steel slag, and recycled concrete aggregate (RCA).… View More
Recent Conference Papers, Recent Publications

Swarna S T, Hossain K, Reddy M A, Pandey B B. (2018). A Mechanistic Study of Two-Lift Concrete Pavements: Design & Economics. 98th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of National Academies of Science and Engineering. Washington DC, USA.

Abstract: The government of India has embarked on the construction of major highways with concrete pavements to eliminate frequent maintenance of bituminous pavement, damaged by heavy commercial vehicles and moisture. It is therefore necessary to re-examine the current pavement design with a sound analytical approach.… View More
Recent Journal Articles, Recent Publications

Safi F, Hossain K, Wu S, Al-Qadi I, Ozer H. (2018). Modeling Creep Compliance of Asphalt Mixtures Containing Recycled Materials. Construction & Building Materials. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.06.232

Abstract: Thermal cracking is one of the major distresses in flexible pavements, especially in the northern part of the U.S. and Canada. With the increasing use of recycled materials like reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and recycled asphalt shingle (RAS), asphalt pavements have become more susceptible to thermal distresses.… View More
Recent Conference Papers, Recent Publications

Hossain K, Das P, Karakas A. (2018). Effect of Ultraviolet Aging on Rheological Properties of Asphalt Cement. 63rd Annual Conference of Canadian Technical Asphalt Association (CTAA). Regina, SK, Canada.

Abstract: Age hardening of asphalt mixtures is an irreversible process, which reduces durability of flexible pavements and increase maintenance cost. In pavement structure, aging of asphalt mixture is mainly associated with changing in asphalt cement properties due to oxidation and ultraviolet (UV) radiation.… View More