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The goal of the Special Issue “Brittle Materials in Mechanical Extremes” is to spark a discussion of the analogies and the differences between different brittle materials, such as ceramics and concrete. The contributions to the Issue span from construction materials (asphalt and concrete) to structural ceramics to ice. Data reported in the Issue were obtained by advanced microstructural techniques (microscopy, 3D imaging, etc.) and linked to mechanical properties (and their changes as a function of aging, composition, etc.). The description of the mechanical behavior of brittle materials under operational loads, for instance, concrete and ceramics under very high temperatures, offers an unconventional viewpoint on the behavior of such materials. While it is by no means exhaustive, this Special Issue paves the road for the fundamental understanding and further development of materials.

restraint --- creep --- double feedback method --- concrete --- temperature stress testing machine (TSTM) --- alkali-activated slag --- elevated temperatures --- Na2O concentration --- residual strength --- brittleness --- melting --- Fiber-reinforced concrete --- X-ray computed tomography (CT) --- anisotropic fiber orientation --- inverse analysis --- silica --- super-insulating materials --- instrumented indentation --- porosity --- electro-fused zirconia --- microcracking --- synchrotron x-ray refraction radiography (SXRR) --- thermal expansion --- ice --- high rate loading --- compressive loading --- Split Hopkinson bar --- in-situ fractography --- biomaterials --- bioceramics --- coating --- mechanical properties --- existing buildings --- reinforced concrete --- seismic vulnerability assessment --- in situ concrete strength --- variability of concrete strength --- high speed railway --- SBS/CR modified asphalt --- long-term aging --- anti-aging --- engineered cementitious composites --- steel grid --- fiber --- tensile capacity --- energy dissipation --- ceramics --- asphalt --- microstructure --- strength

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This book is dedicated to the use of nanomaterials for the modification of asphalt binders, and to investigate whether or not the use of nanomaterials for asphalt mixtures fabrication achieves more effective asphalt pavement layers. A total of 10 contributions are included. Four are related to “Binder’s modification” and five to “Asphalt mixtures’ modification”. The remaining contribution is a review of the effects of the modifications on nanomaterials, particularly nanosilica, nanoclays and nanoiron, on the performance of asphalt mixtures. The published group of papers fosters awareness about the use of nanomaterials to modify asphalt mixtures to obtain more performant and durable flexible road pavements.

History of engineering & technology --- Graphene nano-platelets (GNPs) --- asphalt --- Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) --- structural performance --- functional performance --- nanomaterials --- life cycle assessment --- nano-modified asphalt materials --- environmental impact --- spring-thaw season --- freeze-thaw cycle --- Nanomaterial modifier --- nano hydrophobic silane silica --- property improvement --- seasonally frozen region --- aggregate-bitumen interface --- bond strength --- nano titanium dioxide --- epoxy emulsified asphalt --- photocatalysis --- exhaust gas degradation --- modified asphalt mixtures --- polymers --- rheological behavior --- fatigue cracking --- permanent deformation --- modified bitumen --- nanosilica --- nanoclay --- nanoiron --- asphalt mixtures --- mechanical performance --- aging sensitivity --- ageing --- plastic film --- urban waste --- moisture --- indirect tensile strength --- graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) --- EAF steel slag --- microwave heating --- self-healing --- Asphalt modification --- modifier chemistry --- long-term aging --- asphalt rheology --- phase angle --- delta Tc --- Graphene nano-platelets (GNPs) --- asphalt --- Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) --- structural performance --- functional performance --- nanomaterials --- life cycle assessment --- nano-modified asphalt materials --- environmental impact --- spring-thaw season --- freeze-thaw cycle --- Nanomaterial modifier --- nano hydrophobic silane silica --- property improvement --- seasonally frozen region --- aggregate-bitumen interface --- bond strength --- nano titanium dioxide --- epoxy emulsified asphalt --- photocatalysis --- exhaust gas degradation --- modified asphalt mixtures --- polymers --- rheological behavior --- fatigue cracking --- permanent deformation --- modified bitumen --- nanosilica --- nanoclay --- nanoiron --- asphalt mixtures --- mechanical performance --- aging sensitivity --- ageing --- plastic film --- urban waste --- moisture --- indirect tensile strength --- graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) --- EAF steel slag --- microwave heating --- self-healing --- Asphalt modification --- modifier chemistry --- long-term aging --- asphalt rheology --- phase angle --- delta Tc

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This book is dedicated to the use of nanomaterials for the modification of asphalt binders, and to investigate whether or not the use of nanomaterials for asphalt mixtures fabrication achieves more effective asphalt pavement layers. A total of 10 contributions are included. Four are related to “Binder’s modification” and five to “Asphalt mixtures’ modification”. The remaining contribution is a review of the effects of the modifications on nanomaterials, particularly nanosilica, nanoclays and nanoiron, on the performance of asphalt mixtures. The published group of papers fosters awareness about the use of nanomaterials to modify asphalt mixtures to obtain more performant and durable flexible road pavements.

History of engineering & technology --- Graphene nano-platelets (GNPs) --- asphalt --- Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) --- structural performance --- functional performance --- nanomaterials --- life cycle assessment --- nano-modified asphalt materials --- environmental impact --- spring-thaw season --- freeze-thaw cycle --- Nanomaterial modifier --- nano hydrophobic silane silica --- property improvement --- seasonally frozen region --- aggregate-bitumen interface --- bond strength --- nano titanium dioxide --- epoxy emulsified asphalt --- photocatalysis --- exhaust gas degradation --- modified asphalt mixtures --- polymers --- rheological behavior --- fatigue cracking --- permanent deformation --- modified bitumen --- nanosilica --- nanoclay --- nanoiron --- asphalt mixtures --- mechanical performance --- aging sensitivity --- ageing --- plastic film --- urban waste --- moisture --- indirect tensile strength --- graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) --- EAF steel slag --- microwave heating --- self-healing --- Asphalt modification --- modifier chemistry --- long-term aging --- asphalt rheology --- phase angle --- delta Tc --- n/a