Advanced Geopolymer Mortar System for the Structural Rehabilitation of Large Diameter Culvert and Sewer Infrastructure
Transportation asset owners and engineers throughout Canada and the United States have been in search of cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions that serve infrastructure repair and...
Session title: Innovations in Geotechnical and Materials Engineering (S)
Organizers: Soils and Materials Standing Committee
Authors: Keaffaber, D.
2019
Advanced Pavement Technology – A Must for Airport Pavements – Case Studies
The aircraft traffic loading continuously increases at Canadian airports. Climate change also has an adverse impact on pavement performance. Temperature increases may cause premature pavement...
Session title: Innovations in Geotechnical and Materials Engineering (S)
Organizers: Soils and Materials Standing Committee
Authors: Uzarowski, L., Rizvi, R., Coyne, M., Curwin, A., Bello, C.
2019
Advanced Rail Infrastructure Mapping Technologies for Train Derailment Mitigation
In Canada alone, railway systems cover 60,000 km of main track-line, and transport 75 million people as well as $250 billion worth of goods each year. With such a high number of commuters relying...
Session title: New Horizons in Using Technology to Enhance Transportation
Organizers:
Authors: Sohn, G., Shahbazi, M., Park, P., Asgary, A.
2019
An Experimental Study to Investigate the Effect on Tensile strength and Dynamic modulus of the addition of Portland cement to Cold In-Place Recycled Asphalt Using Indirect Tensile and Dynamic Modulus Tests
Cold In-Place Recycling (CIR) is an established pavement rehabilitation technique that involves using an existing asphalt pavement. The process generally utilizes 100% Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (...
Session title: Testing and Modelling of Road and Embankment Materials (S)
Organizers: Soils and Materials Standing Committee
Authors: Younes, T., Tighe, S.L.
2019
Analysis of trucks with non-conventional axle configurations based on dissipated energy approach
Trucks with non-conventional axle configurations are required to transport special loads. Criteria for the analysis of the effect of this type of vehicle in pavement structures are framed in the...
Session title: Testing and Modelling of Road and Embankment Materials (S)
Organizers: Soils and Materials Standing Committee
Authors: Pérez-González, E., Bilodeau, J-P., Doré, G.
2019
Application of Nano-clay Materials in Asphalt Pavements
In flexible pavements, both heavy vehicle loads and seasonal temperature changes can influence rheological and mechanical properties of asphalt mixtures. Pavements designed and constructed for...
Session title: Innovations in Pavement Management, Engineering and Technologies (S)
Organizers: Pavements Standing Committee
Authors: Johnson, T.W, Hashemian, L., Patra, S., Shabani, A.
2019
Assessment of mechanical and thermal properties of foam glass aggregates for use in pavements
In cold regions, differential winter heaving and bearing capacity loss during spring, induced by seasonal temperature variations, lead to several types of damages on the road networks....
Session title: Testing and Modelling of Road and Embankment Materials (S)
Organizers: Soils and Materials Standing Committee
Authors: Ghafari, N., Segui, P., Bilodeau, J-P., Côté, J., Doré, G.
2019
B-ITS (Bicycles and ITS)
Increased use of the bicycle is one of the best ways to combat the negative impacts of other persona. According to Fietsberaad (2010), a 10% increase in cycling relieves congestion by 11-15% and...
Session title: Public Transportation ITS (S)
Organizers:
Authors: Jorna, R., Kleine, R., Dijkstra, W., van Witzenburg, R.
2019
Climate Change Impacts on Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement Structures across Canada
Canadian pavement infrastructures, now more than ever, face risks associated with the potential impacts of climate and extreme weather events. Canada has experienced and continues to experience a...
Session title: Innovations in Pavement Management, Engineering and Technologies (S)
Organizers: Pavements Standing Committee
Authors: Shafiee, M., Maadani, O., Shirkhani, H.
2019
Comparing Mathematical Optimization, Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), and Ranking Solutions for Application to Pavement Preservation Programs
Pavement preservation is “the application of engineering and fiscal management using cost-effective treatments and existing funds to control the future condition of pavement networks” (NCPP, 2019...
Session title: Innovations in Pavement Management, Engineering and Technologies (S)
Organizers: Pavements Standing Committee
Authors: Rashedi, R., Maher, M.
2019
