Asphalt Paving Technology 2014

Asphalt Paving Technology 2014
Author: Eugene Skok
Publisher: DEStech Publications, Inc
Total Pages: 777
Release: 2015-02-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1605952060

New developments in asphalt with bio-oil, rubber and polymer componentsEmpirical data and models on binders, aggregates, RAP, WMA, HMA for pavementSpecial section on asphalt paving research in IndiaFully-searchable text on CD-ROM (included) The latest volume of the AAPT series features over two dozen research presentations devoted to the chemistry, engineering, modeling and testing of asphalt materials and processing. Developments in the use of components like bio-oil are discussed, as are strategies for testing asphalt components for wear and durability at low and high temperatures. The book offers new data on the performance of reclaimed/recycled materials in asphalt paving. A special section focuses exclusively on discussions of binder modifications. The CD-ROM displays figures and illustrations in articles in full color along with a title screen and main menu screen. Each user can link to all papers from the Table of Contents and Author Index and also link to papers and front matter by using the global bookmarks which allow navigation of the entire CD-ROM from every article. Search features on the CD-ROM can be by full text including all key words, article title, author name, and session title. The CD-ROM has Autorun feature for Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or higher products along with the program for Adobe Acrobat Reader with Search 11.0. One year of technical support is included with your purchase of this product.

Pavement and Asset Management

Pavement and Asset Management
Author: Maurizio Crispino
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 847
Release: 2019-02-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0429559720

Pavement and Asset Management contains contributions from the World Conference on Pavement and Asset Management (WCPAM 2017, Baveno, Italy, 12-16 June 2017). For the first time, the European Pavement and Asset Management Conference (EPAM) and the International Conference on Managing Pavement Assets (ICMPA) were joining forces for a global event that aimed not only at academics and researchers, but also at practitioners, engineers and technicians dealing with everyday tasks and responsibilities related to transport infrastructures pavement and asset management. Pavement and Asset Management covers a wide range of topics, from emerging research to engineering practice, and is grouped under the following themes: - Data quality and monitoring - Economics, political and environmental management, strategies - Deterioration models - Key performance indicators - PMS-case studies - Design and materials - M&R treatments - LCA & LCCA - Risk and safety - Bridge and tunnel management - Smart infrastructure and IT Pavement and Asset Management will be valuable to academics and professionals interested and/or involved in issues related to transport infrastructures pavement and asset management.

Semiconductor Laser Theory

Semiconductor Laser Theory
Author: Prasanta Kumar Basu
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2015-07-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0415643317

This book provides the reader with a comprehensive background of semiconductor lasers. It covers their structure, materials, operating principles supported by proper theory, and light power output, as well as conversion efficiency and how frequently the devices can be switched on and off. It also discusses the different lasers working at different wavelengths, viz, ultraviolet, visible, infrared and mid and far infrared regions of electromagnetic spectrum along with proper structure, materials and theory.

US Infrastructure

US Infrastructure
Author: Aman Khan
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2019-09-17
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1351007009

This book presents an in-depth look at US infrastructure and its challenges in the 21st century. While infrastructure has received considerable attention in recent years, much of the discussion has concentrated on physical, economic, or noneconomic conditions. The Trump administration has heightened interest in the topic, promising infrastructure spending during his tenure, yet little demonstrable progress has been made. This book brings together a multi-disciplinary perspective—structural, technological, economic, financial, political, planning, and policy—that has been largely absent in discussions on the subject, to provide a clearer and broader understanding of the challenges facing US infrastructure. The book is divided into three parts: Part I looks at the challenges from a structural, technological, and sustainability perspective; Part II from an economic, productivity, and finance perspective; and Part III from an institutional, security, and political perspective. Written primarily for policy makers, managers, and administrators in public and private organizations, as well as individuals and academics with an interest in the future of US infrastructure, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the US infrastructure problem, its causes and consequences, and suggests timely, specific measures that may be taken at the state, local, and federal levels to improve and better secure our roads, transit, public buildings, economy, and technology.

Bituminous Mixtures and Pavements VIII

Bituminous Mixtures and Pavements VIII
Author: A.F. Nikolaides
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 999
Release: 2024-06-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1040147089

Bituminous Mixtures and Pavements VIII contains 114 papers as presented at the 8th International Conference ‘Bituminous Mixtures and Pavements’ (8th ICONFBMP, 12-14 June 2024, Thessaloniki, Greece). The contributions reflect the research and practical experience of academics and practicing engineers from thirty-four (34) different countries, and cover a wide range of topics: Session I: Bitumen, Modified binders, Aggregates, and Subgrade Session II: Bituminous mixtures (Design, Construction, Testing, Performance) Session III: Pavements (Design, Construction, Maintenance, Sustainability, Energy and Environmental consideration) Session IV: Pavement management and Geosynthetics Session V: Pavement recycling Session VI: Pavement surface characteristics, Pavement performance monitoring, Safety Session VII: Biomaterials in pavement engineering Session VIII: Prediction models of pavement performance Bituminous Mixtures and Pavements VIII covers recent advances in highway materials technology and pavement engineering, and will be of interest to scientists and professionals involved or interested in these areas. The ICONFBMP-conferences have been organized every four years since 1992. This 8th conference was jointly organized by: Laboratory of Highway Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece; Built Environment Research Institute (BERI), University of Ulster, UK; University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA), USA; Laboratory for Advanced Construction Technology (LACT), Technological Institute of Iowa, USA; Technological University of Delft (TUDelft), The Netherlands, and University of Antwerp, (UA), Belgium.

Sustainability, Eco-efficiency, and Conservation in Transportation Infrastructure Asset Management

Sustainability, Eco-efficiency, and Conservation in Transportation Infrastructure Asset Management
Author: Massimo Losa
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 806
Release: 2014-04-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1138001473

Worldwide there is a growing interest in efficient planning and the design, construction and maintenance of transportation facilities and infrastructure assets. The 3rd International Conference on Transportation Infrastructure ICTI 2014 (Pisa, April 22-25, 2014) contains contributions on sustainable development and preservation of transportation infrastructure assets, with a focus on eco-efficient and cost-effective measures. Sustainability, Eco-efficiency and Conservation in Transportation Infrastructure Asset Management includes a selection of peer reviewed papers on a wide variety of topics: • Advanced modeling tools (LCA, LCC, BCA, performance prediction,design tools and systems) • Data management (monitoring and evaluation) • Emerging technologies and equipments • Innovative strategies and practices • Environmental sustainability issues • Eco-friendly design and materials • Re-use or recycling of resources • Pavements, tracks, and structures • Case studies Sustainability, Eco-efficiency and Conservation in Transportation Infrastructure Asset Management will be particularly of interest to academics, researchers, and practitioners involved in sustainable development and maintenance of transportation infrastructure assets.

Asphalt Paving Technology 2015

Asphalt Paving Technology 2015
Author: Eugene Skok
Publisher: DEStech Publications, Inc
Total Pages: 768
Release: 2016-02-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 160595294X

Recent research on asphalt binder aging and rejuvenatorsKey data on asphalt performance and formulationsUpdates on tests and specificationsFully-searchable text on CD-ROM (included) This series volume comprises research papers and technical reports developed within the U.S.-based Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists. The book is divided into sessions focused on technology, specifications, cold recycling of RAP, and rejuvenators, with special emphasis on aging and on how rejuvenators are modeled, formulated and used to improve asphalt binders and prevent cracking. The CD-ROM displays figures and illustrations in articles in full color along with a title screen and main menu screen. Each user can link to all papers from the Table of Contents and Author Index and also link to papers and front matter by using the global bookmarks which allow navigation of the entire CD-ROM from every article. Search features on the CD-ROM can be by full text including all key words, article title, author name, and session title. The CD-ROM has Autorun feature for Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or higher products along with the program for Adobe Acrobat Reader with Search 11.0. One year of technical support is included with your purchase of this product.

8th RILEM International Conference on Mechanisms of Cracking and Debonding in Pavements

8th RILEM International Conference on Mechanisms of Cracking and Debonding in Pavements
Author: Armelle Chabot
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 735
Release: 2016-05-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9402408673

This book presents the latest advances in research to analyze mechanical damage and its detection in multilayer systems. The contents are linked to the Rilem TC241 - MCD scientific activities and the proceedings of the 8th RILEM International Conference on Mechanisms of Cracking and Debonding in Pavements (MCD2016). MCD2016 was hosted by Ifsttar and took place in Nantes, France, on June 7-9, 2016. In their lifetime, pavements undergo degradation due to different mechanisms of which cracking is among the most important ones. The damage and the fracture behavior of all its material layers as well as interfaces must be understood. In that field, the research activities aims to develop a deeper fundamental understanding of the mechanisms responsible for cracking and debonding in asphalt concrete and composite (e.g. asphalt overlays placed on PCC or thin cement concrete overlay placed on asphalt layer) pavement systems.