Advances in Pavement Materials for Sustainable Construction
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 561
Special Issue Editors
Interests: geotechnical engineering; construction materials; hydraulics
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Dear Colleagues,
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development calls on countries to begin efforts to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) over the next 15 years. SDGs that particularly relate to sustainable materials in pavement construction are SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production; SDG 13: Climate Action; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. Aligning with these SDGs ensures sustainable design and growth, incorporating applications of fundamental environmental science and sustainability indicators (covering environmental, social, and economic aspects) that industries and organizations have adopted in their management and design decisions in construction.
Pavements constitute an important asset of developed and developing countries. They contribute to economic and social well-being at all levels. Advancing sustainability in pavement materials supports road authorities in constructing long-lasting, eco-friendly, and cost-effective but also resource-efficient pavements due to reduced material usage.
The aim of this Special Issue is to collate original research and review articles that provide insight into current advances in pavement materials for sustainable construction that will drive ongoing and future progress in the sustainability of transportation infrastructure.
Prof. Dr. Moses Karakouzian
Dr. Juliana Byzyka
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable transportation infrastructure
- smart and multifunctional materials
- efficient and versatile materials
- recycled asphalt pavement (RAP)
- recycled concrete aggregate (RCA)
- recycled materials
- asphalt materials and rejuvenators
- life cycle assessment
- innovative pavement materials
- environmentally friendly materials
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