The use of constrained and unconstrained optimization models in gradation design of hot mix asphalt mixture

Construction and Building Materials

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 115-122

  Sivilevičius, Henrikas ^a   Podvezko, Valentinas ^a   Vakrinien, Sigut ^a  

^a VILNIUS GEDIMINAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY   (Lithuania)

Author keywords

Asphalt mixing plant (AMP); Gradation; Hot mix asphalt (HMA); Linear programming; Mixtures; Non linear programming; Percent passing; Preference; Unconstrained optimization

Indexed keywords

ASPHALT MIXING; GRADATION; HOT MIX ASPHALT; PERCENT PASSING; PREFERENCE; UNCONSTRAINED OPTIMIZATION;

ASPHALT; ASPHALT PAVEMENTS; MIXTURES; SIEVES; SILICATE MINERALS;

CONSTRAINED OPTIMIZATION;

EID: 77957665200     PISSN: 09500618     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2010.06.050     Document Type: Article

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