Early Damage Phenomena and Prevention of Asphalt Pavements on Expressways

Author: Sha Qinglin
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: Based on the investigation of the actual usage conditions of semi-rigid base asphalt pavement on highways in China with over two years of operation (nearly 30 highways), this book provides a detailed introduction to the structure of semi-rigid pavements on China's highways, their load-bearing capacity, and the functional status of the surface layer. It also offers a thorough analysis of early failure phenomena in asphalt pavements and their causes, along with preventive measures. The book elaborates on the characteristics, technical indicators, and practical application in multiple projects of the self-researched and developed multi-gravel asphalt concrete in China. Additionally, it provides a comprehensive review of the current status of asphalt and modified asphalt, asphalt and asphalt concrete, as well as thin asphalt layers. This book is available for reference for highway and urban road design, construction, research, and supervision technical personnel, as well as for students and teachers in colleges and universities.