Project

Fundamental Analysis of Thermally-Activated Self-Healing properties in Asphalt-Based Composites Using a Synergistic Experimental-Numerical Methodology

Code
01SC2324
Duration
01 October 2024 → 30 September 2026
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Engineering and technology
    • Construction materials
    • Particle reinforced materials
    • Composites and hybrid materials not elsewhere classified
    • Materials science and engineering not elsewhere classified
Keywords
Asphalt composites Thermo-mechanical coupling Damage Healing Finite Element Analysis
 
Project description

This doctorate delves into thermo-responsive self-healing in asphalt composites with specialized setups and simulations. Two advanced self-healing technologies are studied: microwave-based induction heating and microencapsulation. A theoretical thermo-mechanical coupled framework will
be developed to predict self-healing response regardless the employed technology. An efficient implementation for finite element solvers will be delivered to design sustainable asphalt composites for real-life applications.