Characterizing the properties of asphalt concrete (AC) at different testing conditions and loading modes by different testing methods and samples (SCB, ENDB and DCT): A comparative review of fracture parameters

dc.contributor.authorAliha, M. R. M.
dc.contributor.authorGhoreishi, S. M. N.
dc.contributor.authorShaker, Hamid
dc.contributor.authorJafari, Faezeh
dc.contributor.authorBazoobandi, Payam
dc.contributor.authorSadowski, Tomasz
dc.contributor.authorChoupani, Naghdali
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-29T11:29:36Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentFakülteler, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Makine Mühendisliği Bölümü
dc.description.abstractNumerous researchers have employed different specimens, such as Semi-Circular Bend (SCB), Edge Notched Disc Bend (ENDB), and Disc Compact Tension (DCT) specimens for fracture toughness and fracture energy measurement of asphalt concrete (AC) materials. Such studies aim to investigate various measurement methods applied for different types of loading, fracture modes (basic modes I, II, III and combined modes I-II and I-III), and environmental and testing conditions (e.g., temperature or mixture type) to assess the cracking resistance of AC composites and pavements. This review compares various measurement devices, specimens and approaches regarding their specific applications, advantages, and disadvantages of the available fracture toughness testing methods and specimens. The influence of different affecting parameters, including temperature, aggregate type, bitumen type and percentage, additives such as fibers, porosity, air void amount, size and type of aggregate, freeze-thaw cycles, and compaction techniques on the fracture behavior of AC mixtures is reviewed.
dc.description.sponsorshipMinistry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland-project [FD-20/IL-4/046]
dc.description.sponsorshipPolish National Agency for Academic Exchange [ULAM NAWA BNI/ULM/2024/1/00180/UO/00001]
dc.description.sponsorshipThis work was partially supported (T.Sadowski) and funded under the grant Subvention for Science by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland-project No. FD-20/IL-4/046. M.R. M. Aliha acknowledges Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (Grant No. ULAM NAWA BNI/ULM/2024/1/00180/UO/00001) for visiting scientists on sabbatical leave to visit Lublin University of Technology, Poland
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.141148
dc.identifier.issn0950-0618
dc.identifier.issn1879-0526
dc.identifier.orcid0000-0001-9212-8340
dc.identifier.orcid0000-0001-7872-6408
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105001863825
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.141148
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14854/11163
dc.identifier.volume474
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001466996000001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ1
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier Sci Ltd
dc.relation.ispartofConstruction and Building Materials
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20251020
dc.subjectFracture toughness
dc.subjectFracture energy
dc.subjectMeasuring methods
dc.subjectAsphalt mixture
dc.subjectSCB
dc.subjectENDB
dc.subjectDCT specimens
dc.subjectInfluence of geometrical, mixed modes loading and environmental conditions
dc.titleCharacterizing the properties of asphalt concrete (AC) at different testing conditions and loading modes by different testing methods and samples (SCB, ENDB and DCT): A comparative review of fracture parameters
dc.typeReview Article

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