Hyperspectral data has remarkable capabilities for automatic identification and mapping of urban surface materials because of its high spectral resolution. It includes a wealth of information which facilitates an understanding of the ground material properties. For identification of road surface materials, information about their relation to hyperspectral sensor measurements is needed. In this ...

In the construction and maintenance of asphalt pavement, reclaimed pavement (RAP) is being widely used as a cheaper alternative to conventional hot mix (HMA). HMA incorporated with high RAP content (e.g., 40%), which most commonly used, may have prominent adverse effects on life cycle, performance properties, related costs. Thus, before utilizing RAP, it essential investigate whether still econ...

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The Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a standardized procedure generally used, in Italy, in industrial engineering to evaluate the economic-environmental efficiency of production processes. LCA is aimed at optimizing the design, with special emphasis on environmental sustainability. Also in the construction sector, LCA has recently gained a fundamental role as a quantitative measurement tool able ...

In the current recycling process of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), due to serious damage aggregate gradation and large amount aged still wrapped around surface treated aggregate, low rate poor performance recycled mixture are major problems RAP. view shortcomings RAP technology, it is urgent research new treatment methods design specialized asphalt-stripping equipment solve existing problems...

Bio-oil is a dark brown, mobile liquid derived from the thermo-chemical processing of bio-mass. Bio-oils generally contain water and lignin. Lignins are highly-available, well-studied carbohydrate derivative known for their antioxidant properties. For asphalt pavements, oxidation can cause deterioration, a longterm aging process, and eventually result in cracking. Therefore, bio-oil could poten...