Mechanism-based evaluation of compactability of asphalt mixtures

Compaction of asphalt mixtures is a critical component of the construction process of asphalt pavements. The quality of compaction has a significant consequence for the durability of asphalt pavements. Compaction of asphalt mixtures is a complex physical process, which has not been fully understood. In this study, we investigate the physical mechanisms of compaction, based on which we propose a new method to evaluate the compactability of...