Ecologically based hybrid life cycle analysis of continuously reinforced concrete and hot-mix asphalt pavements

An ecologically-based hybrid life cycle assessment model is used to evaluate the resource consumption and atmospheric emissions of continuously reinforced concrete and a hot-mix asphalt pavements. The cumulative mass and ecological resource consumption values are lower for continuously reinforced concrete, but the median values of cumulative energy and industrial energy consumption were lower for hot-mix asphalt. In addition, the use of reclaimed asphalt pavement results in a higher sensitivity for the ecological resource consumption of hot-mix asphalt compared to that of fly ash when use on the natural capital utilization of continuously reinforced concrete pavement. The cumulative and industrial exergy consumption values are significantly reduced with increases in reclaimed asphalt pavement and fly ash, and the use of low fuel transportation modes.     

Traffic noise abatement: How different pavements, vehicle speeds and traffic densities affect annoyance levels

In this paper, annoyance ratings from traffic noise recorded on cobblestones, dense asphalt, and open asphalt rubber pavements are assessed with regard to car speeds and traffic densities. It was found that cobblestones pavements are the most annoying; also while open asphalt rubber pavement imposes less annoyance than dense asphalt it is not significantly different. Higher car speeds always lead to greater annoyance, as does higher traffic densities. LAeq and LAmax correlate well with annoyance, but loudness is the best predictor. Roughness and sharpness exhibit inconsistent interactions.     

级配碎石裂缝缓解层防裂机理及足尺疲劳试验

反射裂缝是旧水泥混凝土路面沥青加铺层的主要病害之一,目前尚无理想的解决方法,针对这一问题,提出了采用级配碎石作为裂缝缓解层的方法。对级配碎石层的防裂机理进行了分析,采用大型反射裂缝试验台架进行了设置级配碎石层及其他对比结构层的加铺层疲劳破坏试验,模拟了沥青加铺层荷载型及温度型反射裂缝的产生、发展过程。结果表明,级配碎石防裂效果最好,玻纤格栅和土工布的防裂效果次之,普通沥青混凝土加铺层防裂效果最差。     

沥青路面应力位移简化计算

为方便沥青路面结构设计生产、教学、科研之用， 本文采用分析综合法与分离变量法建立了弹性三层体系应力位移显式模型； 并在分析常见路面结构层厚度及其当量换算和模量变化范围的基础上， 成功求得了三层体系路表弯沉、上层滑动应力、上层连续应力、中层应力逼近公式；精度分析表明本文逼近公式精度很好， 完全可推广应用于多层体系， 满足工程设计和有关理论研究的需要．     

Options for reducing noise from roads and railway lines

The fundamental noise generation mechanisms of road and rail vehicles are discussed with attention to noise abatement measures. Based on an evaluation of publicly available tire noise data and the European road traffic noise emission model CNOSSOS, it is shown that on the road side there is a significant noise reduction potential in the usage of low-noise tires. From a three months measurement campaign a noise model was derived to predict the maximal sound pressure level of heavy duty vehicles during a pass-by in 7.5 m distance with the parameters vehicle speed and number of axles. With help of recently published information about external costs caused by heavy duty vehicles and the noise prediction tool, a model was developed to derive a money equivalent that can be used as a bonus/malus in a heavy duty vehicle fee. As a measure at the infrastructure, the installation of low-noise pavements is an effective, durable and economically attractive measure. Recent experiences with different technologies from all over the world are compiled and evaluated. On the rail side, an overview of the possible noise reduction strategies is given, followed by a discussion of the current policy and legislation in the EU and on the national level of different European countries.     

Environmentally appraising different pavement and construction scenarios: A comparative analysis for a typical local road

The aim of this work is to carry out a comparative analysis of environmental impacts for different scenarios of a typical local road. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is the modeling tool used to quantify and characterize comparative environmental impacts. In carrying out this specific application of the LCA, different road construction techniques were considered with regards to the whole structure and compared in order to identify the best alternative in terms of environmental sustainability.So far, in fact, typical LCA frameworks of roads have focused on recycled materials for pavement layers only, thus neglecting study of the materials used in the embankment or in the subgrade. In this study, these materials were included too, in order to prove the environmental benefit of using a sustainable technique such as in situ stabilization of fine soils with lime (typically dumped clayey soils) in order to reduce the need for virgin material for embankment and subgrade construction.When using different percentages of recycled materials (such as reclaimed asphalt pavement – RAP) in the bituminous layer or in the foundation, the analysis of the functional unit studied shows a significant reduction of energy consumption and pollutant emissions mainly due to transportation of materials involved, in this way increasing the environmental performance of the road.Another important consideration is that the use of fine soils stabilized with lime “in situ”, instead of dumping it, not only is a good technical solution for improving soil mechanical properties, but it also produces a reduction of energy consumption and of pollutant emissions. It is noticeable that this technique results in a significant reduction of pollutant emissions due the transportation of involved materials, increasing the environmental performance of the road.     

基于数据驱动的机场水泥混凝土道面性能退化预测

针对机场道面性能退化过程的精确预测问题，本文采用数据驱动的机场道面预测性维护方法，通过指示变量将两种数据集进行联合分析，考虑机场道面性能退化过程受飞行交通量和道面面层厚度的影响，以机场道面性能状况指数衰变的非线性函数为期望函数，建立一种机场道面性能退化双参数预测模型；根据模型的参数估计结果，采用边际效应分析结合预测性能曲线图示，对不同飞行交通量水平和不同道面厚度等级的道面性能退化过程预测进行分析。结果表明，采用数据驱动和非线性混合效应方法，搭载联合估计技术，能较为显著地提高机场道面性能退化预测的精度和效果。     

基于半刚性基层的长寿命沥青混凝土路面有限元分析

利用三维有限元对采用半刚性基层的长寿命路面结构进行了分析计算。结果表明：对于采用半刚性基层的路面结构，如果想达到长寿命路面的要求，必须加厚沥青联结层厚度。     

水泥混凝土路面产生裂缝的原因及预防

结合工程实践,对水泥混凝土路面裂缝的形成原因进行了分析,对水泥混凝土路面各种裂缝的预防进行了简单探讨,并从水泥混凝土路面早期养护方面提出了控制裂缝产生的措施。     

沥青砼路面再生技术及其在国外的发展

对旧沥青砼路面合理再生利用,既节约石料、石油沥青等紧缺资源和节能,降低成本,又可节省占地空间,具有环保意义,近年受到国内外广泛推崇.结合笔者在日本的研究成果,就沥青砼路面的不同再生利用技术中所涉及到的再生工艺、再生混合料配合比设计、再生混合料性能、施工设备配套和质量控制等技术问题作简要介绍.