Yixing Chen

Sep 18, 2024 | mdpi.com | Sheng Xu |Wen Ming Xu |Yixing Chen |Jiaqi Li

1. IntroductionWith the continuous improvement of the national highway network, various levels and types of highways have been constructed and opened to traffic, leading to a saturation in China’s highway construction. Consequently, the focus has shifted from construction to maintenance. Among various road maintenance methods, emulsified asphalt mixture (EAM) plays a crucial role.

Aug 19, 2024 | mdpi.com | Ruiqi Chen |Wen Ming Xu |Yixing Chen

1. IntroductionThe increase in road construction activities correlates with a proportional rise in greenhouse gas emissions, contributing significantly to global warming. To mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, various industries are implementing diverse measures; for example, the road construction industry is striving to control its carbon footprint. One effective measure is the utilization of cold mix asphalt (CMA) in road construction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.