A5019968286- Asphalt Pavement Performance Evaluation
- Infrastructure Maintenance and Monitoring
- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
- Innovative concrete reinforcement materials
- Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
- Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures
- Concrete and Cement Materials Research
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
- Grouting, Rheology, and Soil Mechanics
- Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Smart Materials for Construction
- Noise Effects and Management
- Geotechnical and construction materials studies
- Recycling and utilization of industrial and municipal waste in materials production
- Acoustic Wave Phenomena Research
- Neutrino Physics Research
- Transport Systems and Technology
- Railway Engineering and Dynamics
- Urban Stormwater Management Solutions
- Petroleum Processing and Analysis
- Concrete Corrosion and Durability
- Structural Engineering and Materials Analysis
- Geophysical Methods and Applications
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
2016-2025
University College London
2020-2024
Brown University
2020-2022
University of Edinburgh
2022
Lux Research (United States)
2022
Moscow Engineering Physics Institute
2019
Production of hot mix asphalt (HMA) requires a lot consumption energy, exhaustion CO2 and other environment unfriendly materials. The fumes HMA are injurious for roadmen plant workers. use warm (WMA) allows reducing the production temperatures at which material is mixed laid on road. WMA helps to reduce working temperature up 30 °C. This article presents overview different technologies production, advantages disadvantages these technologies. laboratory research includes physical mechanical...
The present paper focuses on the analysis of bitumen quality which can be a relevant issue in performance road surfacing.Using from different producers with same physical characteristics significantly fractional composition.Crude oil selection and processing play an important role properties.Changes crude sources even within market may also lead to variability composition.The aim this study is determine extend type production technology influence composition.Bitumen samples were selected...
This paper presents motivation and details on the development of an advanced shear tester (AST) device capable investigating response 150-mm cylindrical specimens under constant normal stiffness (CNS) conditions. Based laboratory experience field observations from soil rock engineering, CNS conditions are particularly desirable when stress changes considerably during shearing process. Such situations occur in asphalt pavement structures especially certain loading configurations. The...
The aim of this research was to define the effect oxidative aging on chemical and rheological properties neat styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) polymer-modified bitumen. experimental had two objectives: firstly, short long-term effects bitumen were investigated. Then, indexes based describe age unknown established. Aging characteristics such as Gaestel index, sulfoxide carbonyl indexes, linear viscoelastic strain range, crossover temperature, Glover–Rowe parameter analysed for laboratory aged...
Crumb rubber can be used as a bitumen or asphalt mixture modifier. Many investigations showed promising properties of crumb rubber-modified bitumen. However, the performance depends on properties, modification conditions and neat properties. The goal this study is to determine effect amount SBS polymer combination modified also evaluate resistance rutting with experimental research results that 2% reduce required by half ensure main are equal those polymer-modified It was found (4% rubber)...
The road of experimental pavement structures was constructed in 2007 and still continues its operation. consists 27 different with the same class structure but type composition materials. were laid on to query, one traffic lane is used by loaded other – unloaded traffic. In May, 2012 totally 320 000 ESAL's (100 kN) passed road. Annually about 70 ESAL's. This article gives research results bearing capacity surface characteristics after five years their service.
Abstract Over the last decade, pavement instrumentation has become an important tool for monitoring performance of structures and materials under real climatic traffic conditions. Stress, strain transducers, loop profilers, temperature, moisture sensors could be reasonably used sophisticated analysis performance. Commonly, such research projects involve only few accelerated loading tests. The unique experimental road section was constructed in 2007 Lithuania. It consists 27 different...
This paper presents a performance of the open-graded asphalt concrete filled with special cement grout in road structures, introduces practical examples usage this technology and defines main properties. In addition, laboratory design mixtures is researched. Finally, results obtained from various tests are evaluated. The contains mix procedure stiffness measurement, low temperature properties, permanent deformation skid resistance. Open-graded mixture compared to commonly used mixes. showed...
The quality of road bitumen in asphalt mixtures is one the most important factors affecting performance entire pavement structure during its service. In particular, type and refining technology crude oil are significant aspects influencing properties. As same time it still necessary to assess other that contribute changes properties, such as aging mixing, storage, transportation, laying a gradually increasing oxidation service life. Bitumen originating from different producers supplied...
Low-noise pavements are used as an effective method of traffic noise mitigation. reduce the that arises due to interactions between tires and road surfaces (tire/road) via implementation three main components: low pavement roughness, negative texture, a high air-void content. The tire/road reduction capabilities wearing layer vary depending on aggregate type, gradation, bitumen content, density. Consequently, demand for accurate prediction model has arisen from design asphalt mixtures. This...
This paper presents a novel technique for mitigating electrode backgrounds that limit the sensitivity of searches low-mass dark matter (DM) using xenon time projection chambers. In Large Underground Xenon (LUX) detector, signatures DM interactions would be very low-energy ($\ensuremath{\sim}\mathrm{keV}$) scatters in active target ionize only few atoms and seldom produce detectable scintillation signals. this regime, extra precaution is required to reject complex set electron have long been...
The rapid growth of heavy traffic, the increase in standard axle load make scientists to look forward for new durable road constructing materials and their mixes. continuously increasing need strengthening pavement structures induces use reconstruction technologies, search methods structural layers investigate under real conditions. article presents construction experimental first time history Lithuania. also describes installation process stress strain transducers different initial results...
The bonding of asphalt layers has direct reliance on road pavement structures strength and durability. Because insufficient bond between the slippage corrugations, rutting cracking occur life cycle becomes shorter. article describes research layers, which was carried out in 2010–2011 at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Road Research Institute. In this assessed using shear (Leutner) test without normal stress specimen. samples were taken from sections Lithuania with standard also...
Road traffic noise is one of the largest trend environmental problems, which causes a lot negative effects to people health and countries’ economies. abatement mitigation huge challenge for NRAs, which, in context decreasing budgets, has not only maintain sufficient level their road networks, but also meet requirements society needs. Despite wide experience reducing asphalt mixtures development application European countries, same effective solution cannot be adapted all countries because...
In the European Union, more than 140 million tonnes of municipal solid waste is incinerated annually. It generates about 30–40 residues known as incinerator bottom ash, which typically landfilled. To deal with growing landfills, there a need to utilize ash building material. has been that properties strongly depend on composition, directly influenced by people’s habits, economic policy, and technologies for metals recovery ash. Thus, produced in specific country or region primarily be tested...
Rheological characterisation methods are important when it comes to a performance-based selection system for bituminous binders road applications. Standardised exist the determination of bitumen rheological behaviour based on dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) at intermediate and high service temperatures bending beam (BBR) low temperatures. Recently, with 4 mm parallel plates (4-mm DSR), has been proposed by Western Research Institute (WRI), as promising method determine Clear advantages 4-mm...
Road accidents are one of the leading causes death in world, particularly among young people. Excessive speed is main risk factors road traffic safety, increasing accident probability and affecting severity. Experimental research calming measures allocation effect on driving presented this paper. The has been carried out two aspects. first with respect to mean second regarding instantaneous speed. However, paper not only restricted by above research. Standardized survey interview...
Frost is a decisive factor influencing pavement performance in cold countries. In the EU, millions of euros are spent annually on winter maintenance. About one-third maintenance budget allocated to rehabilitation due negative impact frost. The effect frost restricted by using non-frost-susceptible materials within zone and regulating water accumulation. However, experience shows that thickness constructed structure often inadequate penetrates into subgrade frost-susceptible materials. aim...
According to the European Asphalt Pavement Association, more than 90 per cent of road network is paved with asphalt. Constantly increasing traffic volume and climate change accelerate deterioration current pavements. As a result, there arises need rehabilitate them prematurely. Repair rehabilitation work lead congestion, which one most significant concerns in highly trafficked roads urban streets. Concrete modular pavements consisting precast concrete slabs are reasonable solution deal works...