A Comparative Analysis of Resilient Surface Materials in Urban Pavement Design: Evaluating Performance Under Diverse Load Conditions

Authors

  • Kim Collins Professor
  • Drew Harris PhD
  • Adrian Baker Associate Professor
  • Jesse Brown D.Sc

Keywords:

Resilient pavement, Urban infrastructure, Material performance, Transportation engineering, Load-bearing capacity, Sustainable materials

Abstract

This study investigates the efficacy of various resilient surface materials in urban pavement design, focusing on load-bearing capacities and durability across different environmental conditions. Employing advanced tensile testing and field simulations, we assess the performance of asphalt, concrete, and composite materials under dynamic loading scenarios representative of modern urban traffic. Results reveal significant differences in performance, particularly in regards to thermal expansion, moisture resistance, and maintenance requirements. The findings highlight the potential for optimizing material selection to enhance the longevity and sustainability of urban pavements. This research underscores the importance of material resilience in coping with future urban transportation demands while mitigating maintenance costs.

Author Biographies

Kim Collins, Professor

Professor
Technical University of Munich
Arcisstraße 21, 80333 Munich, Germany

Drew Harris, PhD

PhD
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

Adrian Baker, Associate Professor

Associate Professor
University of Sydney
Camperdown NSW 2006, Australia

Jesse Brown, D.Sc

D.Sc
University of Toronto
27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada

References

Yu Timkina, S., Stepanchuk, O. V., & Bieliatynskyi, A. A. (2019, December). The design of the length of the route transport stops’ landing pad on streets of the city. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 708, No. 1, p. 012032). IOP Publishing.

Published

2024-12-25

Issue

Section

Articles