journal article·2026-04-23Open access

New Trends in Long-Life Road Infrastructures: Materials and Structures, 2nd Edition

Jue Li, Junhui Peng, Junfeng Gao, Wensheng Wang

Applied Sciences· Volume 16· Issue 9

Abstract

Global road infrastructure networks, which serve as the backbone of economic and social connectivity, are facing unprecedented challenges due to accelerated aging, intensifying climate change impacts, and increasing demands for sustainability and resilience [...]
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Smart Materials for Construction · Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis · Asphalt Pavement Performance Evaluation

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Affiliations

Key Laboratory of Highway Engineering of Ministry of Education, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, China

College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China

College of Transportation, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China

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