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@article{171409,
        author = {Md Mizanur Rahman and Qianqian Wang and Yang Meng and Liu Youlin and Zuhua Zhang and Hegoi Manzano},
        title = {Advanced material design for high-performance asphalt pavement in high-altitude roads on the Tibetan Plateau.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {7},
        pages = {3276-3289},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=171409},
        abstract = {Building sustainable and durable roads on the Tibetan Plateau at altitudes exceeding 4,500 meters poses significant engineering challenges due to extreme environmental conditions, including intense UV radiation, drastic temperature fluctuations, and low oxygen levels. This review investigates the critical criteria that asphalt materials must satisfy to endure these conditions and outlines a detailed material design plan for road construction in such high-altitude terrains.
The analysis identifies key performance requirements such as thermal stability, cold resistance, UV resistance, and superior adhesion properties. To address these needs, the review explores the integration of advanced materials like SBS-modified bitumen, anti-aging agents, UV stabilizers, and high-durability aggregates. The study also emphasizes the importance of optimized mix designs and modern production techniques like warm mix asphalt technology to enhance workability and durability.
Furthermore, the review highlights the necessity of rigorous testing protocols, including dynamic shear rheology and bending beam rheometry, to ensure compliance with high-altitude specifications from previous publications. By employing a strategic combination of modified binders, performance-enhancing additives, and precise engineering methods, the proposed asphalt design offers a resilient solution to withstand the Tibetan Plateau's unique challenges.
This paper contributes to the field of pavement engineering by providing a comprehensive framework for the development of asphalt materials tailored to extreme environments, promoting long-term road sustainability in high-altitude regions.},
        keywords = {Tibetan Plateau; High-altitude road construction; Asphalt material design; Thermal stability; UV resistance; SBS-modified bitumen; Pavement engineering; Modified binders; Anti-aging agents.},
        month = {December},
        }