Book Chapter
The Aggregate Handbook, "Chapter 13: Impact of Properties of Aggregates on Pavement Design and Analysis", Second Edition, National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), 2013.
Journal/Proceedings :
The Aggregate Handbook, "Chapter 13: Impact of Properties of Aggregates on Pavement Design and Analysis", Second Edition, National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), 2013.
Journal/Proceedings :
- Morovatdar, A., & Ashtiani, R., Sloan J., Frank, T. (2022), “A Probabilistic Approach to Assess Slope Stability of Roadway Shoulders Under Superheavy Traffic Operations”, Elsevier Journal of Transportation Geotechniques, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4293781
- Carnes C., Ashtiani, R., Sloan J., Beauregard M., & De la Harpe, (2022), K. “Geometrical Characteristics of the Lunar and Martial Regolith Simulants.” Proceedings of the Earth and Space Conference. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).pp. 27-34 https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784484470.003
- Ashtiani, R., Baca, J., Wessel, J. & Karimipour, A. (2022). “Granular Mechanics of JSC-1 Mars Regolith Simulants.” Proceedings of the Earth and Space Conference. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Pp.1-16 https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784484470.001
- Morovatdar, A., & Ashtiani, R. (2022). “Probabilistic Assessment of Stability of Sloped Pavement Shoulders Subjected to Super Heavy Load (SHL) Vehicles.” Proceedings of the Geo-Congress 2022: Engineering, Monitoring, and Management of Geotechnical Infrastructure. Charlotte, North Carolina. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 208-220. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784484067.022
- Rodriguez, E. & Ashtiani, R. (2022). “Material Models for Rapid Turn-around Design of Cement Stabilized Layers.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Transportation & Development (ICTD). Seattle, Washington. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 305-317. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784484357.027
- Morovatdar, A., & Ashtiani, R. (2022). “Risk Assessment of Underground Utilities Subjected to Super Heavy Load (SHL) Applications in Overload Corridors.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Transportation & Development (ICTD). Seattle, Washington. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 60-70. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784484364.006
- Morovatdar, A., & Ashtiani, R. (2022). “Probabilistic Assessment of Stability of Sloped Pavement Shoulders Subjected to Super Heavy Load (SHL) Vehicles.” Proceedings of the Geo-Congress 2022: Engineering, Monitoring, and Management of Geotechnical Infrastructure. Charlotte, North Carolina. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 208-220. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784484067.022
- Morovatdar, A., & Ashtiani, R. (2022). “Risk Assessment of Underground Utilities Subjected to Super Heavy Load (SHL) Applications in Overload Corridors.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Transportation & Development (ICTD). Seattle, Washington. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 60-70. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784484364.006
- Ashtiani, R. (2021). “Class Discriminatory Information of Unbound Granular Layers using Statistical Pattern Recognition Techniques.” Advances in Transportation Geotechnics IV, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics. Chicago, Illinois. Springer, Vol. 1, pp. 207-227.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77230-7_17
- Morovatdar, A., Ashtiani, R., & Mahmoud, E. (2021). “Mechanistic Approach to Predict Service Life of Flexible Pavements Subjected to Heavy Traffic Loads.” Journal of Road Materials and Pavement Design. Taylor & Francis Group, pp. 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2021.2019092.
- Rodriguez, E. & Ashtiani, R. (2021). “Calibration of Fatigue Performance Model for Cement Stabilized Flexible Pavements.” Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads, Railways, and Airfields (BCRRA 2022). Trondheim, Norway. Taylor & Francis Group, Vol. 1, pp. 355-364. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003222880-33
- Morovatdar, A., Ashtiani, R., & Mahmoud, E. (2021). “A Framework to Quantify the Reduction of Pavement Service Life in Overload Corridors using Portable Weigh-In-Motion Data.” 100th Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C. https://trid.trb.org/view/1759255
- Rodriguez, E., & Ashtiani, R. (2021). “Investigation of the Influence of Laboratory Compaction Methods on the Orthogonal Strength Properties of Cement Stabilized Materials.” Proceedings of the 2021 International Airfield & Highway Pavements Conference. Austin, Texas. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 283-295. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784483510.026
- Morovatdar, A., & Ashtiani, R. (2021). “Influence of Traffic Characterization Methodology on Service Life Prediction of Pavements Subjected to Overweight Traffic Operations.” Proceedings of Civil Infrastructures Confronting Severe Weathers and Climate Changes Conference. NanChang, China. Springer, pp. 57-74. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79644-0_6
- Morovatdar, A., & Ashtiani, R. (2021). “Influence of Slow-Moving Nature of Super Heavy Load (SHL) Vehicles on the Service Life of Pavement Structures.” Proceedings of the Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 146-158. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784483503.015
- Morovatdar, A. & Ashtiani, R. (2021). “Influence of acceleration and deceleration of Super Heavy Loads (SHLs) on the service life of pavement structures.” Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads, Railways, and Airfields (BCRRA 2022). Trondheim, Norway. Taylor & Francis Group, Vol. 1, pp. 335-345. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003222880-31
- Thach, N.N., Morovatdar, A., Ashtiani, R., & Kosheleva, O. (2021). “Impact of Super Heavy Load Vehicles on Transportation Infrastructure: Economic Aspects.” Journal of Soft Computing. 25(12), pp. 8003-8006. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00500-021-05821-2
- Morovatdar, A., Ashtiani, R., & Mahmoud, E. (2020). “Novel Framework for the Quantification of Pavement Damages in the Overload Corridors.” Transportation Research Record (TRR): Journal of the Transportation Research Board. 2674(8), pp. 179–191. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198120925807
- Morovatdar, A., Palassi, M., Ashtiani, R. (2020). “Effect of Pipes Characteristics in Umbrella Arch Method on Controlling the Tunneling-Induced Settlements in Soft Grounds.” Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. 12(5), pp. 984-1000.
- Morovatdar, A., Ashtiani, R., & Licon Jr, C. (2020). “Development of a Mechanistic Framework to Predict Pavement Service Life Using Axle Load Spectra from Texas Overload Corridors.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Transportation and Development. Seattle, Washington. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 114-126. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784483183.012
- Morovatdar, A., & Ashtiani, R. (2020). “Evaluation of Pavement Service Life Reduction in Overload Corridors.” Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction II. Taylor & Francis Group, pp. 211-214. ISBN 978-0-367-46169-0. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781003027362-50
- Morovatdar, A., & Ashtiani, R. (2020). “Verification of the Axle Load Spectra Databases Using Stationary and Portable Weight-in-Motion Devices in Overload Corridors of East Texas.” 2nd India Conference on Challenges of Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Emerging Economies CRSIDE2020. Kolkata, India. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-618531/v1
- Ashtiani, R., Rashidi, M., Rodriguez, E., Ordaz, M., Cruz H., Garay, G., & Rocha, S. (2020). “Establishing Best Practices for Construction and Design of Cement Treated Materials.” Technical Report No. FHWA/TX-19/0-6949-0. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). https://trid.trb.org/view/1747302
- Ashtiani, R., Morovatdar, A., Licon, C., Tirado, C., Gonzales, J., & Rocha, S. (2019). “Characterization and Quantification of Traffic Load Spectra in Texas Overweight Corridors and Energy Sector Zones.” Technical Report No. FHWA/TX-20/0-6965-1. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). https://trid.trb.org/view/1666921
- Morovatdar, A., Ashtiani, R., Licon, C., & Tirado, C. (2019). “Development of a Mechanistic Approach to Quantify Pavement Damage using Axle Load Spectra from South Texas Overload Corridors.” Proceedings of the Geo-Structural Aspects of Pavements, Railways, and Airfields Conference GAP 2019. Seattle, Washington. pp. 66-79. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784483183.012
- Rashidi, M. & Ashtiani, R. (2019). “Scale Effects in the Indirect Tensile and Unconfined Compressive Strength Tests of Cement-Stabilized Base Materials.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering Geo-Congress 2019. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 628-639. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784482124.064
- Rashidi, M., Ashtiani, R., Rasouli, H. (2019). “Evaluation of the Mechanical Behavior of Shirin-dare earth Dam by the Numerical Analysis and Monitoring.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering Geo-Congress 2019. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 301-311. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784482070.029
- Rashidi, M. & Ashtiani, R. (2019). “Alternative Approaches for the laboratory Evaluation of Moisture Susceptibility of Cementitious Materials”. Proceedings of the International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2019. Chicago, Illinois. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 447-459. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784482469.045
- Asadi, M. & Ashtiani, R. (2019). “Stability Analysis of Anisotropic Granular Base Layers in Flexible Pavements”, Elsevier Journal of Transportation Geotechnics. Vol. 14, pp. 183-189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2018.01.001
- Rashidi, M., Ashtiani, R., Ordaz, M., Cruz, H., & Garay, G. (2019). “Laboratory Investigation of the Cyclic Behavior of Cementitiously Stabilized Granular Materials using Dissipated Strain Energy Method.” Proceedings of the Geo-Structural Aspects of Pavements, Railways, and Airfields Conference, GAP 2019. Colorado Springs, Colorado. pp. 12-25. http://www.geosynthetica.com/wp-content/uploads/GAP2019-ConfProceedings-1.pdf
- Ashtiani R., & Rashidi, M. (2018) “A Neural Network based Model for the Estimation of the Anisotropic Parameters of Unbound Aggregate Systems.” Elsevier Journal of Transportation Geotechnics. Vol. 15, pp. 4-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2018.02.002.
- Rashidi, M., Ashtiani, R., Si, J., Izzo, R., & McDaniel, M. (2018). “A practical Approach for the Estimation of the Strength and Resilient Properties of Cementitious Materials.” Transportation Research Record (TRR): Journal of Transportation Research Board. 2672(52), pp. 152–163. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0361198118769900
- Ashtiani, R. & Tseng, B. (2017). “A Novel Approach for the Characterization of the Rutting Performance of Pavement Foundations.” Technical Report No. SPTC 14.1-92. University Transportation Centers Program. https://trid.trb.org/view/1500365
- Arteaga, U., & Ashtiani, R. (2017). “Analysis of Cyclic Behavior of Geomaterials Using Dissipated Energy Concept.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Highway Pavements and Airfield Technology. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pp. 322-333. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784480939.028
- Ashtiani, R., & Asadi, M. (2017). “Application of Pattern Classification Techniques for Anisotropic Characterization of Pavement Foundations.” Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads, Railways and Airfields (BCRRA). Athens, Greece. Taylor & Francis Group, pp. 39-47. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781315100333-6
- Ashtiani, R., & Asadi, M. (2017). “Stability Control of the Unbound Aggregate Base in Multi-Layer Pavement Structures.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Highway Pavements and Airfield Technology. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 35-44. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784480922.004
- Arteaga, U., & Ashtiani, R. (2017) “Permanent Deformation Prediction of Unbound Granular Layers with Varying Moisture and Fines Content using Constant Confining Pressure Stress Paths.” Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting Proceedings. Washington D.C. https://trid.trb.org/view/1437859
- Ashtiani, R., Pullen, B., & Hammons, M. (2016). “Comparative Study of Water Blasting Equipment for the Airfield Surface Decontamination.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 28(8).
- Ashtiani, R., & Tarin J. (2016). “Testing Procedures for Long Life Heavy Duty Stabilized Bases.” Technical Report No. FHWA/TX-20/0-6812-1. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). https://trid.trb.org/view/1723525
- Dhakal, S., & Ashtiani, R. (2016). “Effect of Different Levels of Moisture Intrusion on the Dynamic Modulus and Tensile Properties of Dense Graded Hot Mix Asphalt Using a Cyclic Moisture Induced Stress Tester.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Transportation and Development (T&DI). Houston, Texas. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 803-812. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784479926.073
- Ashtiani, R., & De Haro, G. (2016). “Temperature Sensitivity of Precast Concrete Panels Used for the Repair of the Rigid Pavements”. Proceedings of the International Conference on Transportation and Development (T&DI). Houston, Texas. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 103-115. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784479926.010
- Ashtiani, R., & De Haro, G. (2014). “Performance Determination of Precast Concrete Slabs Used for the Repair of Rigid Pavements.” Technical Report No. CAIT-UTC-017. Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation. https://cait.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cait-utc-017-final_0.pdf
- Ashtiani, R., Saeed, A., & Hammons, M. (2014). “Mechanistic Characterization and Performance Evaluation of Recycled Aggregate Systems.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). 26(1), pp. 99-106. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0000798
- Ashtiani, R. (2013). Book Chapter “Chapter 13: Impact of Properties of Aggregates on Pavement Design and Analysis.” The Aggregates Handbook. Second Edition, National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). ISBN: 9780988995000.
- Pullen, A., Ashtiani, R., Cotter, B., Saeed, A., & Edwards, L. (2013). “Airport Rubber Removal: A Comparison of Ultra-High Pressure Runway Rubber Removal Systems.” Proceedings of the Conference on Airfield and Highway Pavement: Sustainable and Efficient Pavements. Los Angeles, California. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 677- 690. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784413005.054
- Sung-Hee, K., Ashtiani, R., Vaughan, D., Des Islets, J., & Beadles, S. (2013). “Use of Recycled Concrete Materials as Aggregate Base Layers.” Proceedings of the Conference on Airfield and Highway Pavement: Sustainable and Efficient Pavements. Los Angeles, California. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 1264-1277. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784413005.107
- Ashtiani, R., & Saeed, A. (2012). “Laboratory Performance Characterization of Pavements Incorporating Recycled Materials.” Proceeding of the GeoCongress-2012 Symposium. Oakland, California. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 1582-1591. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784412121.163
- Saeed, A., Ashtiani, R., Boudreau, R. (2011). “Performance Related Aggregate Testing Protocol for Sustainable Design of Recycled Pavements.” Journal of ASTM International (JAI). 8(7), American Society for Testing and Materials.
- Ashtiani, R., Lou, R., & Lytton, R. (2010). “Performance Prediction and Moisture Susceptibility of Anisotropic Foundations.” Proceedings of the 2010 Geo-Shanghai International Conference, Paving Materials and Pavement Analysis, Geotechnical Special Publication (GSP203). American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp.327-334. https://doi.org/10.1061/41104(377)40
- Ashtiani, R., Little, D., & Masad, E., “Material Factors that Influence Anisotropic Behavior of Aggregate Bases.” Transportation Research Record (TRR): Journal of Transportation Research Board. 2059(1), pp. 20-30. https://doi.org/10.3141/2059-03
- Ashtiani, R., Little, D., & Masad, E. (2008). “Anisotropy Level Prediction Model for Unbound Aggregate Systems.” Proceedings of the First International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics UNBAR 7. Nottingham, United Kingdom. Taylor & Francis Group, pp. 253-363. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780203885949
- Ashtiani, R., Little, D., & Masad, E. (2007). “Evaluation of Impact of Fines on the Performance of Lightly Cement Stabilized Aggregate Systems.” Transportation Research Record (TRR): Journal of Transportation Research Board. 2026(1), pp. 81-88. https://doi.org/10.3141/2026-10
- Little, D., Ashtiani, R., & Masad, E. (2007). “Characterization of Anisotropic Base Materials with High Fines Content.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Characterization of Pavement and Soil Engineering Materials. Athens, Greece. Taylor & Francis Group, pp. 597-606. ISBN: 9780415448826.