Dynamic complex modulus predictions of hot-mix asphalt using a micromechanical-based finite element model

Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering

Volumn 34, Issue 12, 2007, Pages 1519-1528

  You, Zhanping ^a   Dai, Qingli ^a  

^a Michigan Technological University   (United States)

Author keywords

Aggregate interlock; Discrete element; Dynamic complex modulus; Finite element model; Hot mix asphalt; Micromechanical model; Micromechanics; Microstructure; Particle interaction; Sand mastic

Indexed keywords

AGGREGATES; FINITE DIFFERENCE METHOD; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; MICROSTRUCTURE; SAND; VISCOELASTICITY;

DYNAMIC COMPLEX MODULUS; MICROMECHANICAL MODEL; PARTICLE INTERACTION;

ASPHALT;

AGGREGATES; ASPHALT; FINITE DIFFERENCE METHOD; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; MICROSTRUCTURE; SAND; VISCOELASTICITY;

ASPHALT; EXPERIMENTAL STUDY; FINES; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; LOADING; MICROMECHANICS; MICROSTRUCTURE; NUMERICAL MODEL; SAND; SCANNER; VISCOELASTICITY;

EID: 40449087338     PISSN: 03151468     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1139/L07-064     Document Type: Article

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