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Study On Correction Method Of Cable Length Error In Construction Control Of Cable ⁃Stayed Bridges, Huang Gen, Chen Changsong Jul 2023

Study On Correction Method Of Cable Length Error In Construction Control Of Cable ⁃Stayed Bridges, Huang Gen, Chen Changsong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to effectively correct the stay cable length error during the construction of the cable-stayed bridge, this paper proposed a correction method with the exposure of the sockets as the error control index and analyzed the influence of the elastic modulus, temperature effect, and anchor point coordinates of the cable on the cable length error from the perspective of construction control. Then, error correction was achieved by adjusting the position of the manufacturing cable length and the nut at the anchor end. The results of application in Jiayu Yangtze River Highway Bridge show that this method can improve the …

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Analysis Of Mechanical And Deformation Characteristics Of Karst Tunnel Structure And Research On Treatment Technology, Huang Haifeng, Chang Zhenchao, Luo Junhui, Zhou Xiang, Ceng Fuquan, Tian Fapai Jul 2023

Analysis Of Mechanical And Deformation Characteristics Of Karst Tunnel Structure And Research On Treatment Technology, Huang Haifeng, Chang Zhenchao, Luo Junhui, Zhou Xiang, Ceng Fuquan, Tian Fapai

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Combined with the construction process of Nongmo Karst Tunnel on Du’an–Bama Expressway, this paper used Midas-GTS finite element calculation software to conduct numerical simulation research on the stability of surrounding rock and treatment structure of tunnel with karst caves on either side, analyzed the influence of tunnel excavation on the stress and deformation characteristics of surrounding rock and supporting structure, and probed into the treatment effect of biased wall and root pile on the treatment of karst tunnel. The results show that the surrounding rock at the bottom of the tunnel, the top of the composite foundation, and the top …

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Influence Of Proximity Construction Of A New Pile Foundation On Adjacent Metro Tunnel, Jin Shengji, Mu Anxin, Bi Bo, Xu Chao, Yu He Jul 2023

Influence Of Proximity Construction Of A New Pile Foundation On Adjacent Metro Tunnel, Jin Shengji, Mu Anxin, Bi Bo, Xu Chao, Yu He

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The construction of a bridge pile foundation and cap not only causes disturbance to its foundation and surrounding soil but also has a certain influence on adjacent existing structures. In order to study the influence of new pile foundation proximity construction on tunnels adjacent to subway sections, this paper took the pile foundation construction process of auxiliary bridge extension on both sides of Shenyang Changqing Bridge as the research object and adopted Midas/GTS finite element numerical simulation and construction monitoring methods to study the influence of new pile foundation proximity construction on tunnels adjacent to subway sections. The results show …

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Research On Crack And Permeability Characteristics Of Cement ⁃Modified Expansive Soil Under Dry ⁃Wet Cycles, Bao Guiyong, Xu Yangshaojun, Jiang Zhijie, Rong Hongliu, Wang Jinlong Jul 2023

Research On Crack And Permeability Characteristics Of Cement ⁃Modified Expansive Soil Under Dry ⁃Wet Cycles, Bao Guiyong, Xu Yangshaojun, Jiang Zhijie, Rong Hongliu, Wang Jinlong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to study the engineering permeability characteristics of cement-modified expansive soil under dry and wet cycles, the mix ratio of cement-modified expansive soil was designed, and the orthogonal design test method was adopted. Image analysis software PACS, unconfined compressive strength test, and laboratory permeability test were used to study the crack development, strength attenuation characteristics, and permeability changes of cement-modified expansive soil under dry and wet cycle conditions. The results show that soil permeability and strength are greatly affected by the number of dry and wet cycles. Under the condition of dry and wet cycles, the moisture content of …

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Study On Influence Of Freeze ⁃Thaw Cycles On Shear Properties Of Fly Ash Modified Saline Soil, Cheng Zhuo, Cui Gaohang, Gao Zening, Hou Zhao, Gang Haohang Jul 2023

Study On Influence Of Freeze ⁃Thaw Cycles On Shear Properties Of Fly Ash Modified Saline Soil, Cheng Zhuo, Cui Gaohang, Gao Zening, Hou Zhao, Gang Haohang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to explore the shear strength of fly ash-modified saline soil subgrade under the freeze-thaw cycle, saline soil samples from Suihua–Daqing Expressway were selected for direct shear test under different fly ash contents. The results show that the cohesive force and internal friction angle of the saline soil decrease after several freeze-thaw cycles. With the increase in fly ash content, the internal friction angle, cohesive force, and shear strength of the improved saline soil increase first and then decrease. When the fly ash content is 15%, the cohesive force, internal friction angle, and other mechanical indexes of the saline …

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Effect Of Temperature And Light On Characteristics Of Asphalt Emissions, Zhu Xuwei, Tian Bo Jul 2023

Effect Of Temperature And Light On Characteristics Of Asphalt Emissions, Zhu Xuwei, Tian Bo

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to study the effects of temperature and light on the characteristics of asphalt emissions, atmospheric pressure chemical ionization–time-of-flight mass spectrometer (APCI‑TOF MS) and electron impact ionization mass spectrometry (EI‑MS) were used to quantitatively characterize the composition information of PG 62-22 asphalt emissions at different temperatures (40–200 °C). The effects of different temperatures and light on total emission factor, SOA conversion factor, intermediate volatile organic compound (IVOC)/semi-volatile organic compound (SVOC) volume fraction, and aromatics volume fraction of asphalt emissions were studied. The results show that the components of asphalt emissions change with temperature, and the components are complex and …

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Study On Triaxial Mechanical Properties Of Glass Fiber Reinforced Cement Soil In Short Age, Wang Wei, Dai Mengdan, Yu Wenjie Jul 2023

Study On Triaxial Mechanical Properties Of Glass Fiber Reinforced Cement Soil In Short Age, Wang Wei, Dai Mengdan, Yu Wenjie

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to evaluate the improvement effect of fiber on the brittle damage of cement soil, a triaxial unconsolidated undrained (UU) test was carried out on glass fiber cement soil (GCS) with a curing age of 7 d and a mass fraction of glass fiber (GF) of 0, 2‰, 4‰, 6‰, and 8‰, respectively. The results show that: ① GCS retains the original strain softening characteristics of cement soil; ② For the same mass fraction of GF, the peak stress, peak strain, and residual strength of GCS samples increase gradually with the increase in confining pressure, but the brittleness index …

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Study On Experimental Application Of Xinjiang Steel Slag In Cement Stabilized Base, Chen Wei, Yu Haiming, Li Qian, Huang Yong, Si Yi Jul 2023

Study On Experimental Application Of Xinjiang Steel Slag In Cement Stabilized Base, Chen Wei, Yu Haiming, Li Qian, Huang Yong, Si Yi

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Based on the experimental study of Xinjiang steel slag in cement-stabilized base, the physical and chemical characteristics of steel slag were analyzed, and the unconfined compressive strength, splitting strength, and dry shrinkage performance of cement-stabilized steel slag and gravel mixture with different cement dosages (4% and 5%) and steel slag contents (30%, 40%, and 60%) were analyzed. The test results show that steel slag can be used as a good engineering aggregate in a cement-stabilized base, and with the addition of steel slag, the unconfined compressive strength and splitting strength of steel slag and gravel mixture are increased to varying …

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Research On Cyclic Accumulative Strain Characteristics Of Structured Soft Clay, Ding Zhi, Yu Jiangang, Sun Miaomiao, Wang Jiawei, Ye Ke Jul 2023

Research On Cyclic Accumulative Strain Characteristics Of Structured Soft Clay, Ding Zhi, Yu Jiangang, Sun Miaomiao, Wang Jiawei, Ye Ke

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Due to its structural properties, natural soft clay is prone to produce large cumulative deformation under cyclic loads such as traffic, which has a great impact on engineering. In order to solve the deformation problem caused by structural failure of soft clay under dynamic action, dynamic characteristics of undisturbed soft clay near a highway in Hangzhou were tested by the dynamic triaxial device under cyclic loading, and the dynamic characteristics of saturated undisturbed soft clay under different effective consolidation confining pressures, vibration frequencies, and dynamic stress ratios under K0 (static earth pressure coefficient) consolidation conditions were studied. The results show …

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Effect Of Activator On Compressive Strength Of Steel Slag Powder Cement Soil, Chen Fei, Wang Yanchun, Du Sujun Jul 2023

Effect Of Activator On Compressive Strength Of Steel Slag Powder Cement Soil, Chen Fei, Wang Yanchun, Du Sujun

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to reasonably solve the environmental pollution caused by steel slag, steel slag powder was used to improve cement soil. The optimal mix ratio was determined by a laboratory unconfined compressive strength test to prepare steel slag powder cement soil. In view of of low activity and limited compressive strength enhancement effect of steel slag powder, three kinds of activators including sodium hydroxide, silica fume, and calcium chloride were selected to be added to steel slag powder cement soil, so as to study the strength variation rule. The results show that the strength of cement soil can be improved …

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Experimental Study On Time ⁃Varying Characteristics Of Saturated Water Content Of Granite Residual Soil In Acid⁃Etched Environment, Zhang Maolin, Xie Qingzhong, Fu Helin, Zhang Meng, Li Qinglong, Dong Hui Jul 2023

Experimental Study On Time ⁃Varying Characteristics Of Saturated Water Content Of Granite Residual Soil In Acid⁃Etched Environment, Zhang Maolin, Xie Qingzhong, Fu Helin, Zhang Meng, Li Qinglong, Dong Hui

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to clarify the correlation between saturated water content variability and slope stability, characteristic tests on saturated water content of granite residual soil affected by acid were carried out. Direct shear tests were carried out to test the variation rule of saturated water content and its characteristic value under the influence of vertical loading and acidification time, and the internal causes of variation were deduced based on the structural characteristics obtained by microscope electron microscopy. The results show that: ① The vertical pressure σ = 300 kPa is the turning point of the linear and nonlinear relationship, and under …

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Mechanical Properties And Micro Analysis Of Cement Stabilized Steel Slag Macadam Base, Wan Tianbao Jul 2023

Mechanical Properties And Micro Analysis Of Cement Stabilized Steel Slag Macadam Base, Wan Tianbao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

With steel slag as coarse aggregate, cement-stabilized steel slag macadam base material was designed and prepared by selecting three kinds of cement dosage and three kinds of steel slag content. The mechanical properties of cement-stabilized steel slag macadam base were studied through compaction and unconfined compressive strength tests, and XRD and SEM microscopic tests were carried out to analyze the mineral composition and microscopic morphology of steel slag and mixture and clarify the internal mechanism of hydration product formation and microstructure and strength formation. The results show that the maximum dry density and optimum moisture content of cement-stabilized steel slag …

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Analysis Of Influence Of Moisture Content ⁃Temperature Dual Factor On Mechanical Properties Of Red Clay, Wang Jiangtao, Bao Temenbaiyila, Yang Weiguang, Zhou Qi, Fu Helin Jul 2023

Analysis Of Influence Of Moisture Content ⁃Temperature Dual Factor On Mechanical Properties Of Red Clay, Wang Jiangtao, Bao Temenbaiyila, Yang Weiguang, Zhou Qi, Fu Helin

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Under the new climatic environment and engineering construction requirements, engineering problems involving red clay are becoming more and more prominent, and it is urgent to deeply grasp the mechanical and engineering properties of residual slope red clay. The typical red clay in Hunan Province was studied in this paper. Based on the unconsolidated undrained direct shear test, this paper studied the mechanical properties of residual slope red clay under the influence of moisture content and temperature, focusing on the most unfavorable conditions affecting the mechanical properties of red clay. The results show that: ① The shear strength of red clay …

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Influence Of Steel Fiber And Polymer Emulsion On Mechanical Properties And Microstructure Of Concrete, Guo Guanglei, Sun Shiqiang, Li Ying, Zheng Yiwei, Mei Yingjun Jul 2023

Influence Of Steel Fiber And Polymer Emulsion On Mechanical Properties And Microstructure Of Concrete, Guo Guanglei, Sun Shiqiang, Li Ying, Zheng Yiwei, Mei Yingjun

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The microstructure and mechanical properties of concrete were improved by adding steel fiber and polymer emulsion. The working properties and mechanical properties of steel fiber concrete, polymer emulsion-modified concrete, and steel fiber polymer concrete were tested at 3 d, 28 d, and 90 d. Nitrogen adsorption test, mercury injection test, and density method were used to obtain the total pore volume, median pore size, and closed porosity of concrete. The influence of steel fiber and polymer emulsion on the microstructure and mechanical properties of concrete was analyzed. The results show that the compressive strength of concrete after adding steel fiber …

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Effect Of Nano ⁃Metakaolin On Frost Resistance Of Concrete, Li Zhenfa Jul 2023

Effect Of Nano ⁃Metakaolin On Frost Resistance Of Concrete, Li Zhenfa

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The denudation per unit area, relative dynamic elastic modulus, mechanical strength, and fracture characteristics of concrete with different nano-metakaolin contents before and after freezing and thawing were studied. The results show that nano-metakaolin can significantly improve the freezing resistance of concrete, and the denudation per unit area and relative dynamic elastic modulus loss rate of modified concrete are significantly improved compared with the reference group. The mechanical strength and fracture properties of nano-mekaolin-modified concrete before and after freezing and thawing are higher than those of the control group, and the mechanical strength, fracture toughness, and fracture energy loss rate are …

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Traffic Conflict Analysis Of Multila Neexpressway Based On Simulation, Ceng Yuekai, Zhou Tao, Chen Yazhen Jul 2023

Traffic Conflict Analysis Of Multila Neexpressway Based On Simulation, Ceng Yuekai, Zhou Tao, Chen Yazhen

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to prevent traffic accidents on multi-lane expressways, the VISSIM traffic simulation model was established based on three types of multi-lane traffic conflicts: mixed passenger and cargo type, separated passenger and cargo type, and separated main and auxiliary type. SSAM software was used to obtain traffic conflict data, and the form, quantity, and location of the conflicts were analyzed. The results show that traffic conflicts are the most under the mixed passenger and cargo type, which are mainly distributed in the upper 100 m range of the innermost lane, outermost lane, and deceleration lane. The traffic conflicts under the …

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Risk Analysis Of Highway Nighttime Maintenance Operation Based On Sem, Fan Jinhua, Zou Leping, Qi Shaoren, Tian Zhen Jul 2023

Risk Analysis Of Highway Nighttime Maintenance Operation Based On Sem, Fan Jinhua, Zou Leping, Qi Shaoren, Tian Zhen

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to analyze the factors affecting the risk of nighttime expressway maintenance operation and quantitatively assess the degree of influence of various factors on the risk of nighttime maintenance operation, this paper extracted five first-level indicators and 36 second-level indicators that affect the risk of operation through literature review, accident data, and questionnaire survey and built an evaluation system. The first-order and second-order confirmatory factor analysis models were constructed by using a structural equation model (SEM) based on 343 questionnaires of the nighttime maintenance operation risks. The results show that the driver factor has the greatest effect on the …

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Construction And Management Practice Of Green Highways In Qinling Mountains, Gao Shuohan, Zhang Lei, Zhao Fuqiang, Wang Dong, Li Gang, Liu Xuexin, Yao Jialin Jul 2023

Construction And Management Practice Of Green Highways In Qinling Mountains, Gao Shuohan, Zhang Lei, Zhao Fuqiang, Wang Dong, Li Gang, Liu Xuexin, Yao Jialin

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to practice the concept of green development and promote the transformation and upgrading of highways in Qinling Mountain areas, the paper took Taibai–Fengxian Expressway, a typical demonstration project of green highway in Shaanxi Province as the basis to explore the practical experience of green highway construction suitable for Qinling Mountain areas. The project is located in the hinterland of the Qinling Mountains, with a sensitive water environment, important ecological functions, and rich tourism resources. In addition, it adopts EPC mode. Through the all-round and whole-process implementation of the green concept, the project was planned and launched from the …

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Application Research And Prospect Of Passive Battered Pile, Zhou Dequan, Wang Chuangye, Zhou Yi, Zhao Yadang May 2023

Application Research And Prospect Of Passive Battered Pile, Zhou Dequan, Wang Chuangye, Zhou Yi, Zhao Yadang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Battered piles oriented in specific directions demonstrate superior horizontal load-bearing capacity compared to vertical piles. However, the working mechanism of battered piles remains inadequately understood, and corresponding design standards are yet to be established. These limitations hinder the effective utilization and application of the horizontal load-bearing and stability potential of battered piles. This paper comprehensively analyzes the soil-pile interaction mechanisms, horizontal displacement, and load-bearing behavior of passive battered piles and their composite systems under lateral unloading and lateral loading conditions, using model tests, numerical simulations, and theoretical analysis. In addition, it proposes future research directions aimed at advancing the study …

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Study On Applicability Of Flexible Gabion Revetment In Soft Soil Subgrade In Lake District, Su Weiwei, Lei Mingxuan, Liu Guotian, Zhang Liujun, Liu Junyong May 2023

Study On Applicability Of Flexible Gabion Revetment In Soft Soil Subgrade In Lake District, Su Weiwei, Lei Mingxuan, Liu Guotian, Zhang Liujun, Liu Junyong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Based on FLAC3D finite difference software, this paper conducts numerical simulations of both flexible gabion revetment structures and rigid revetment structures to compare their deformation and stress characteristics. The results indicate that the flexible gabion revetment structure demonstrates excellent applicability for soft soil subgrades in lake districts. Compared with rigid revetment structures, the gabion revetment structure improves overturning stability through coordinated deformation within the foundation. It significantly reduces the basal stress, thus lowering the bearing capacity requirements for the foundation, and ensures a more uniform stress distribution at the base, minimizing differential settlement and enhancing foundation stability. Moreover, the gabion …

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Research And Application Of Dynamic Compaction Treatment Method For Highway Subgrade In Karst Development Area, Liu Xiaoming, Wang Yigang, Zhao Minghua May 2023

Research And Application Of Dynamic Compaction Treatment Method For Highway Subgrade In Karst Development Area, Liu Xiaoming, Wang Yigang, Zhao Minghua

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

This paper utilizes discrete-continuum coupled numerical simulation to investigate the failure modes of karst cave roofs with varying spans under specific compaction energy levels. The relationship between the span of the cave roof and the compaction energy required to cause roof collapse is established, providing an estimation method for the maximum unsupported span of cave roofs within the subgrade area. Based on this, the stability of karst cave foundations under the influence of subgrade loads can be evaluated. Depending on the results, a double-layer reinforced continuous concrete slab can be installed in the pavement base to enhance stability and mitigate …

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Deformation Monitoring Of Highway Subgrade In Alpine Area Based On Spaceborne Insar, Luo Boren, Yu Fei, Yu Shaohuai May 2023

Deformation Monitoring Of Highway Subgrade In Alpine Area Based On Spaceborne Insar, Luo Boren, Yu Fei, Yu Shaohuai

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The harsh geological and climatic conditions in the high-altitude alpine regions of Northwest China, including the widespread distribution of seasonal permafrost and other unfavorable geological bodies, significantly affect the service life of highways and threaten driving safety. Traditional highway deformation monitoring methods are inefficient, limited in coverage, and provide incomplete deformation information. This study employs spaceborne InSAR technology for highway deformation monitoring, enabling large-scale extraction of deformation information along highway corridors. The findings reveal the deformation patterns of highway subgrades in permafrost regions, offering fundamental data for targeted remediation of hazardous highway sections. This approach ensures the scientific construction and …

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Study On Treatment Of Karst Foundation By Dynamic Compaction, Lyu Jiang, Zhao Hui, Yang Biao May 2023

Study On Treatment Of Karst Foundation By Dynamic Compaction, Lyu Jiang, Zhao Hui, Yang Biao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Dynamic compaction is a commonly used method for treating karst foundations with cavities; however, the design parameters of dynamic compaction under different working conditions lack clear standards. This paper employs the finite element software Abaqus to simulate the effects of surrounding rock quality and karst roof thickness on the stability of karst cave roofs during dynamic compaction treatment. The results indicate that the vertical displacement and maximum tensile stress of karst cave roofs are negatively correlated with roof thickness. For Grade II and III surrounding rocks with better properties, no cave collapse occurred after dynamic compaction treatment. In contrast, for …

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Research On Compaction Control Method Of High Water Content And High Liquid Limit Clay In Guizhou Province, Xu Shuliang May 2023

Research On Compaction Control Method Of High Water Content And High Liquid Limit Clay In Guizhou Province, Xu Shuliang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To study and verify the compaction control method for high liquid limit clay subgrade in the humid and rainy regions of Guizhou Province, a series of experiments were conducted on high water content and high liquid limit clay from the Kaiyang Expressway (Kaili to Yangjia) in Guizhou. The experiments included wet heavy compaction tests, CBR strength tests, basic physical property tests, consolidation tests, thermogravimetric analysis, and trial road tests to analyze the performance of high liquid limit clay in road applications. The results show that for high liquid limit clay, increasing compaction energy does not always improve performance, as excessive …

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Study On Dynamic Resilience Modulus Prediction Model Of Subgrade Fine‐Grained Soil Based On Physical Property Parameters, Tan Wei May 2023

Study On Dynamic Resilience Modulus Prediction Model Of Subgrade Fine‐Grained Soil Based On Physical Property Parameters, Tan Wei

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

This paper investigates representative fine-grained subgrade soils from a highway project. Samples with varying water content and compaction degrees were prepared, and the effects of water content, compaction degree, plasticity index, dynamic deviator stress, and confining pressure on the dynamic resilience modulus (Mr) were analyzed using dynamic triaxial tests. Matlab’s global optimization toolbox was employed to identify the relationships between model parameters ki and physical property indices, thus constructing a prediction model for the dynamic resilience modulus based on physical properties. The predictive performance of this model was compared with conventional models outlined in existing standards. The results show that …

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Study On Failure Mechanism Of Rainfall Slope Based On Full‐Scale Slope Model Experiment, Zhang Yongchuang May 2023

Study On Failure Mechanism Of Rainfall Slope Based On Full‐Scale Slope Model Experiment, Zhang Yongchuang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Field investigations in debris flow source areas reveal that granite is exposed on slope surfaces, while a thin layer of sandy, weathered residual soil is distributed at the slope tops. This paper focuses on the significant permeability differences between the slope base and the upper weathered soil layer. A full-scale slope model experiment was conducted to replicate these characteristics, including rainfall infiltration simulations under both exposed surface conditions and conditions with non-woven fabric filter mats applied. The aim was to investigate the failure mechanism of rainfall-induced debris flows. The results show that the primary trigger for debris flows is the …

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Detection Method Of Rural Road Pavement Damage Based On Smart Phone, Zhang Yang, He Li, Tang Qingzhou, Zhang Dejin May 2023

Detection Method Of Rural Road Pavement Damage Based On Smart Phone, Zhang Yang, He Li, Tang Qingzhou, Zhang Dejin

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Automatic detection of rural road pavement damage is a critical prerequisite for scientific maintenance. To address issues such as high false detection rates, missed detection, and the inability to quantify damage when using smartphones for pavement damage detection, this paper proposes a novel detection method. The proposed method involves using a smartphone to capture pavement images. A region of interest is first selected in the image, followed by weighted least-squares filtering, Canny edge detection, and Hough transform line detection to identify the pavement, minimizing environmental interference and reducing false detection rates. Perspective transformation is then applied to the pavement region …

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Research On Road Crack Recognition Model Based On Yolo V3 Deep Learning Algorithm, Su Weiguo, Wang Jingxiao May 2023

Research On Road Crack Recognition Model Based On Yolo V3 Deep Learning Algorithm, Su Weiguo, Wang Jingxiao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To address the challenges of manual intervention in road crack detection and the inaccuracy of traditional recognition algorithms, this paper proposes a road crack recognition method based on the YOLO v3 deep learning algorithm. The dataset images were first resized to 416×416 pixels. Labelme was then used to annotate cracks in the images and convert the boundary box location information. Finally, the YOLO v3 algorithm framework was employed for model training. The results show that the YOLO v3 algorithm achieves precision, recall, and F1 scores above 95%, with an image detection speed of 0.123 seconds per image. The YOLO v3 …

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Comparative Analysis Of Asphalt Pavement Performance Prediction Models Based On Gamma And Markov Processes, Ma Shibin, Chen Yonghao May 2023

Comparative Analysis Of Asphalt Pavement Performance Prediction Models Based On Gamma And Markov Processes, Ma Shibin, Chen Yonghao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Pavement performance prediction is a critical component of pavement management systems, serving as an essential basis and prerequisite for decision-making in asphalt pavement maintenance. This paper introduces the relevant theories of Gamma and Markov stochastic processes to construct asphalt pavement performance prediction models and address uncertainties related to pavement degradation. The results show that stochastic process models are effective in predicting pavement performance degradation and service life. Matlab programming was used to predict asphalt pavement performance and lifespan, yielding pavement degradation curves that significantly improve prediction accuracy and reliability. Finally, taking a test road section in Hebei Province as an …

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Study On Interlayer Bonding Properties And Influence Factors Of Cape Seal, Li Yan, Zhang Chengxue, Qiu Yeji, Zhang Haijun May 2023

Study On Interlayer Bonding Properties And Influence Factors Of Cape Seal, Li Yan, Zhang Chengxue, Qiu Yeji, Zhang Haijun

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To address pavement issues such as shoving and rutting caused by insufficient bonding strength in cape seal layers, this paper investigates the interlayer bonding properties and influencing factors of cape seal. Mechanical tests were conducted using a pavement interlayer shear-pull testing device. Through interlayer pull-off, direct shear, and torsional shear tests, the maximum tensile force, shear force, and torque at failure were obtained. The interlayer bonding performance of cape seal was analyzed in terms of gravel coverage rates, as well as upper and lower layer combinations. The results show that when the gravel coverage rate is 80%-90%, and the cape …

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