Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1561414 Computational Materials Science 2013 11 Pages PDF
Abstract

- Complex modulus and phase angle of asphalt mix were calculated by heterogeneous method.
- Digital models consider a porous matrix and a random rigid skeleton in two dimensions.
- Numerical results agree with experimental measurements in several cases.
- Micromechanical analysis provides a better description of phenomenon at the grain level.
- Optimization of mechanical properties is associated to a better material design.
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Physical Sciences and Engineering Engineering Computational Mechanics
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