Advancements in asphalt pavement recycling: Integrating falling weight impact signals for enhanced rehabilitation efficiency

The fracturing technology has been gradually applied to the field of semi-rigid base, but the current fracturing technology evaluation means cannot achieve comprehensive and real-time evaluation. Therefore, this study introduces a method for the real-time evaluation of fractured semi-rigid pavements...

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Main Authors: Mohan Zhao, Yu Liu, Xinnan Xu, Yuhao Pei, Chengmiao Zhang, Chaofan Wu
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-07-01
Series:Case Studies in Construction Materials
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221450952500110X
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Yu Liu
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Yuhao Pei
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Chaofan Wu
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description The fracturing technology has been gradually applied to the field of semi-rigid base, but the current fracturing technology evaluation means cannot achieve comprehensive and real-time evaluation. Therefore, this study introduces a method for the real-time evaluation of fractured semi-rigid pavements. Utilizing falling weight impact acceleration signals, this approach allows for immediate assessment of pavement conditions, addressing the critical challenge of evaluating and enhancing the recycling process of old asphalt bases. Through comprehensive theoretical analysis, indoor non-destructive experiments, and field validations, we demonstrate a significant correlation between impact signals and pavement resilience. This method achieves an identification accuracy of up to 90.90 %, showcasing its potential to significantly improve construction efficiency, reduce resource wastage, and extend pavement life. This technology promises to significantly enhance the quality and efficiency of semi-rigid base asphalt pavement recycling, effectively extending the lifespan of recycled pavements.
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spelling doaj-art-b1c6b50c3a044481b5655cc5990461942025-02-02T05:27:33ZengElsevierCase Studies in Construction Materials2214-50952025-07-0122e04312Advancements in asphalt pavement recycling: Integrating falling weight impact signals for enhanced rehabilitation efficiencyMohan Zhao0Yu Liu1Xinnan Xu2Yuhao Pei3Chengmiao Zhang4Chaofan Wu5Key Laboratory of Special Area Highway Engineering of Ministry of Education, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710064, ChinaKey Laboratory of Special Area Highway Engineering of Ministry of Education, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710064, China; Correspondence to: Key Laboratory of Special Area Highway Engineering of Ministry of Education, Chang’an University.Key Laboratory of Special Area Highway Engineering of Ministry of Education, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710064, ChinaKey Laboratory of Special Area Highway Engineering of Ministry of Education, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710064, ChinaKey Laboratory of Special Area Highway Engineering of Ministry of Education, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710064, ChinaXi’an Changda Highway Maintenance Technology Go.,LTD, Xi’an 710000, ChinaThe fracturing technology has been gradually applied to the field of semi-rigid base, but the current fracturing technology evaluation means cannot achieve comprehensive and real-time evaluation. Therefore, this study introduces a method for the real-time evaluation of fractured semi-rigid pavements. Utilizing falling weight impact acceleration signals, this approach allows for immediate assessment of pavement conditions, addressing the critical challenge of evaluating and enhancing the recycling process of old asphalt bases. Through comprehensive theoretical analysis, indoor non-destructive experiments, and field validations, we demonstrate a significant correlation between impact signals and pavement resilience. This method achieves an identification accuracy of up to 90.90 %, showcasing its potential to significantly improve construction efficiency, reduce resource wastage, and extend pavement life. This technology promises to significantly enhance the quality and efficiency of semi-rigid base asphalt pavement recycling, effectively extending the lifespan of recycled pavements.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221450952500110XAsphalt pavementReal-time evaluationElastic collisionStructural health monitoringReflection cracking
spellingShingle Mohan Zhao
Yu Liu
Xinnan Xu
Yuhao Pei
Chengmiao Zhang
Chaofan Wu
Advancements in asphalt pavement recycling: Integrating falling weight impact signals for enhanced rehabilitation efficiency
Case Studies in Construction Materials
Asphalt pavement
Real-time evaluation
Elastic collision
Structural health monitoring
Reflection cracking
title Advancements in asphalt pavement recycling: Integrating falling weight impact signals for enhanced rehabilitation efficiency
title_full Advancements in asphalt pavement recycling: Integrating falling weight impact signals for enhanced rehabilitation efficiency
title_fullStr Advancements in asphalt pavement recycling: Integrating falling weight impact signals for enhanced rehabilitation efficiency
title_full_unstemmed Advancements in asphalt pavement recycling: Integrating falling weight impact signals for enhanced rehabilitation efficiency
title_short Advancements in asphalt pavement recycling: Integrating falling weight impact signals for enhanced rehabilitation efficiency
title_sort advancements in asphalt pavement recycling integrating falling weight impact signals for enhanced rehabilitation efficiency
topic Asphalt pavement
Real-time evaluation
Elastic collision
Structural health monitoring
Reflection cracking
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221450952500110X
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