Search for dissertations about: "Romain Balieu"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words Romain Balieu.
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1. An Ontology-Based Platform for Information Integration : Supporting Sustainable Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Abstract : Transportation and transportation infrastructure are major contributors to global emissions. Even though most of these emissions can be attributed to fuel consumption of vehicles, some of it is due to pavement construction and maintenance. READ MORE
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2. Towards a sustainable road infrastructure in an age of digitization: opportunities and challenges
Abstract : Pavement system plays an indispensable role in the socio-economic and sustainable development of every modern society. Yet, pavement construction and maintenance is also responsible for a significant fraction of the GHG emissions from the whole transport sector. READ MORE
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3. A multiscale approach for predicting freeze-thaw damage in asphalt mixtures
Abstract : Cold and wet climates are a known threat to asphalt pavements, causing both an embrittlement of the material, making it more prone to failure, and increasing the risk of damage due to the presence of moisture in the material and freeze-thaw cycles causing expansion and contraction of the air voids as the moisture inside them freezes and thaws. This damage evolution can lead to an overall decrease of material properties and ultimately showcase itself as raveling, pot holes,and cracks. READ MORE
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4. Towards frost damage prediction in asphaltic pavements
Abstract : Roads are subjected to mechanical loads from the traffic as well as deteriorating mechanisms originating from the surrounding environment and climate. The damage arising is particularly severe during the winter season, when for example raveling, pot holes and cracks can emerge on the surfaces of asphaltic roads. READ MORE
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5. Investigation on the self-healing capabilties of asphaltic materials using neutron imaging
Abstract : Bitumen acts as a binding agent in asphalt mixtures where it binds the aggregates together. It is known for its potential to heal small cracks and recover its mechanical properties under the right conditions. Though this self-healing property is known, there is currently a lack of knowledge about the mechanisms that drive the process. READ MORE