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Little, Dallas Professor
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- Sead Chair Professor and Regents Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering
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Publications
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academic article
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Hamdar, Y. S., Bakchan, A., Chehab, G. R., Al-Qadi, I., & Little, D.
(2021).
Benchmarking pavement practices in data-scarce regions case of Saudi Arabia. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
22(3), 294-306.
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Cammarata, J. E., Hariharan, N., Allen, D. H., & Little, D. N.
(2020).
A study of moisture-induced cracking during a short-term rain event in a pre-cracked asphalt concrete pavement with an expansive base layer. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
21(10), 1180-1190.
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Zhang, J., Little, D. N., Hariharan, N., & Kim, Y.
(2019).
Prediction of climate specific vertical movement of pavements with expansive soils based on long-term 2D numerical simulation of rainwater infiltration. Computers and Geotechnics.
115, 103172-103172.
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Darabi, M. K., Huang, C., Bazzaz, M., Masad, E. A., & Little, D. N.
(2019).
Characterization and validation of the nonlinear viscoelastic-viscoplastic with hardening-relaxation constitutive relationship for asphalt mixtures. Construction and Building Materials.
216, 648-660.
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Saha, S., Hariharan, N., Gu, F., Luo, X., Little, D. N., & Lytton, R. L.
(2019).
Development of a mechanistic-empirical model to predict equilibrium suction for subgrade soil. Journal of Hydrology.
575, 221-233.
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Rodrigues, J. A., Sudo Lutif Teixeira, J. E., Kim, Y., Little, D. N., & Souza, F. V.
(2019).
Crack modeling of bituminous materials using extrinsic nonlinear viscoelastic cohesive zone (NVCZ) model. Construction and Building Materials.
204, 520-529.
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Darabi, M. K., Kola, R., Little, D. N., Rahmani, E., & Garg, N.
(2019).
Predicting Rutting Performance of Flexible Airfield Pavements Using a Coupled Viscoelastic-Viscoplastic-Cap Constitutive Relationship. Journal of Engineering Mechanics.
145(2), 04018129.
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Narayan, S., Little, D. N., & Rajagopal, K. R.
(2019).
Incorporating Disparity in Temperature Sensitivity of Asphalt Binders into High-Temperature Specifications. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
31(1), 04018343.
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Kassem, E., Cucalon, L. G., Masad, E., & Little, D.
(2018).
Effect of warm mix additives on the interfacial bonding characteristics of asphalt binders. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
19(12), 1111-1124.
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Bazzaz, M., Darabi, M. K., Little, D. N., & Garg, N.
(2018).
A Straightforward Procedure to Characterize Nonlinear Viscoelastic Response of Asphalt Concrete at High Temperatures. Transportation Research Record.
2672(28), 481-492.
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Zhang, J., Sakhaeifar, M., Little, D. N., Bhasin, A., & Kim, Y.
(2018).
Characterization of Crack Growth Rate of Sulfur-Extended Asphalt Mixtures Using Cyclic Semicircular Bending Test. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
30(12), 04018311.
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Dinegdae, Y., Onifade, I., Birgisson, B., Lytton, R., & Little, D.
(2018).
Towards a Reliability-Based Pavement Design using Response Surface Methods. Transportation Research Record.
2672(40), 97-107.
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Rodriguez, A. K., Ayyavu, C., Iyengar, S. R., Bazzi, H. S., Masad, E., Little, D., & Hanley, H.
(2018).
Polyampholyte polymer as a stabiliser for subgrade soil. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
19(6), 467-478.
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Kim, S., Darabi, M. K., Little, D. N., & Abu Al-Rub, R. K.
(2018).
Effect of the Realistic Tire Contact Pressure on the Rutting Performance of Asphaltic Concrete Pavements. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering.
22(6), 2138-2146.
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You, T., Kim, Y., Rami, K. Z., & Little, D. N.
(2018).
Multiscale Modeling of Asphaltic Pavements: Comparison with Field Performance and Parametric Analysis of Design Variables. 144(2), 04018012-04018012.
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Ashtiani, R. S., Little, D. N., & Rashidi, M.
(2018).
Neural network based model for estimation of the level of anisotropy of unbound aggregate systems. Transportation Geotechnics.
15, 4-12.
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Darabi, M. K., Rahmani, E., Little, D. N., Masad, E. A., & Rushing, J. F.
(2017).
A Computational-Experimental Method to Determine the Effective Diffusivity of Asphalt Concrete. Journal of Engineering Mechanics.
143(9), 04017076.
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Rami, K. Z., Amelian, S., Kim, Y., You, T., & Little, D. N.
(2017).
Modeling the 3D fracture-associated behavior of viscoelastic asphalt mixtures using 2D microstructures. Engineering Fracture Mechanics.
182, 86-99.
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Allen, D. H., Little, D. N., Soares, R. F., & Berthelot, C.
(2017).
Multi-scale computational model for design of flexible pavement - part I: expanding multi-scaling. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
18(4), 309-320.
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Allen, D. H., Little, D. N., Soares, R. F., & Berthelot, C.
(2017).
Multi-scale computational model for design of flexible pavement - part II: contracting multi-scaling. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
18(4), 321-334.
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Allen, D. H., Little, D. N., Soares, R. F., & Berthelot, C.
(2017).
Multi-scale computational model for design of flexible pavement - part III: two-way coupled multi-scaling. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
18(4), 335-348.
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You, T., Im, S., Kim, Y., & Little, D. N.
(2017).
Mechanistic Modeling to Evaluate Structural Performance of Bituminous Pavements with Inelastic Deformation and Fatigue Damage of Mixtures. 143(4), 04016126.
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Rushing, J. F., Darabi, M. K., Rahmani, E., & Little, D. N.
(2017).
Comparing rutting of airfield pavements to simulations using Pavement Analysis Using Nonlinear Damage Approach (PANDA). The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
18(2), 138-159.
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Shakiba, M., Gamez, A., Al-Qadi, I. L., & Little, D. N.
(2017).
Introducing realistic tire-pavement contact stresses into Pavement Analysis using Nonlinear Damage Approach (PANDA). The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
18(11), 1027-1038.
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Rahmani, E., Darabi, M. K., Little, D. N., & Masad, E. A.
(2017).
Constitutive modeling of coupled aging-viscoelastic response of asphalt concrete. Construction and Building Materials.
131, 1-15.
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Shakiba, M., Darabi, M. K., & Little, D. N.
(2017).
Effect of Pore Water Pressure on Response of Asphalt Concrete. Transportation Research Record.
2631(2631), 114-122.
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Narayan, S., Krishnan, J. M., Little, D. N., & Rajagopal, K. R.
(2017).
Mechanical behaviour of asphalt binders at high temperatures and specification for rutting. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
18(10), 916-927.
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Zhang, J., Little, D. N., Grajales, J., You, T., & Kim, Y.
(2017).
Use of Semicircular Bending Test and Cohesive Zone Modeling to Evaluate Fracture Resistance of Stabilized Soils. Transportation Research Record.
2657(2657), 67-77.
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Sadeq, M., Masad, E., Al-Khalid, H., Sirin, O., & Little, D.
(2016).
Rheological Evaluation of Short- and Long-Term Performance for Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) Binders. RILEM Bookseries.
11, 129-139.
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Cucalon, L. G., Rahmani, E., Little, D. N., & Allen, D. H.
(2016).
A multiscale model for predicting the viscoelastic properties of asphalt concrete. Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials.
20(3), 325-342.
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Narayan, S., Little, D. N., & Rajagopal, K. R.
(2016).
Modelling the nonlinear viscoelastic response of asphalt binders. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
17(2), 123-132.
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Jahangir, R., Little, D. N., & Bhasin, A.
(2016).
Study of Evolution of Asphalt Binder Microstructure Resulting from Aging and Tensile Loading. Transportation Research Record.
2574(2574), 17-27.
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Shakiba, M., Darabi, M. K., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., You, T., Little, D. N., & Masad, E. A.
(2015).
Three-dimensional microstructural modelling of coupled moisture-mechanical response of asphalt concrete. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
16(5), 445-466.
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Menapace, I., Masad, E., Bhasin, A., & Little, D.
(2015).
Microstructural properties of warm mix asphalt before and after laboratory-simulated long-term ageing. ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN.
16(sup1), 2-20.
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Jahangir, R., Little, D., & Bhasin, A.
(2015).
Evolution of asphalt binder microstructure due to tensile loading determined using AFM and image analysis techniques. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
16(4), 337-349.
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Mehrez, L., Kassem, E., Masad, E., & Little, D.
(2015).
Stochastic Identification of Linear-Viscoelastic Models of Aged and Unaged Asphalt Mixtures. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
27(4), 04014149.
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Narayan, S., Little, D. N., & Rajagopal, K. R.
(2015).
Analysis of Rutting Prediction Criteria Using a Nonlinear Viscoelastic Model. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
27(3), 04014137.
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Shakiba, M., Darabi, M. K., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Little, D. N., & Masad, E. A.
(2015).
Constitutive Modeling of the Coupled Moisture-Mechanical Response of Particulate Composite Materials with Application to Asphalt Concrete. Journal of Engineering Mechanics.
141(2), 04014120.
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Awed, A., Kassem, E., Masad, E., & Little, D.
(2015).
Method for Predicting the Laboratory Compaction Behavior of Asphalt Mixtures. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
27(11), 04015016.
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Narayan, S., Little, D. N., & Rajagopal, K. R.
(2015).
Nonlinear Viscoelastic Model for Describing the Response of Asphalt Binders within the Context of a Gibbs-Potential-Based Thermodynamic Framework. Journal of Engineering Mechanics.
141(2), 04014116.
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Karki, P., Kim, Y., & Little, D. N.
(2015).
Dynamic Modulus Prediction of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures Through Computational Micromechanics. Transportation Research Record.
2507(2507), 1-9.
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Zhang, J., Arambula, E., Newcomb, D., Bhasin, A., & Little, D.
(2015).
Effects of Asphalt Source, Asphalt Grade, and Inclusion of Additives on Asphalt Foaming Characteristics. Transportation Research Record.
2505(2505), 76-83.
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Shakiba, M., Darabi, M. K., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Masad, E. A., & Little, D. N.
(2014).
Microstructural modeling of asphalt concrete using a coupled moisture-mechanical constitutive relationship. International Journal of Solids and Structures.
51(25-26), 4260-4279.
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Rushing, J. F., & Little, D. N.
(2014).
Static Creep and Repeated Load as Rutting Performance Tests for Airport HMA Mix Design. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
26(9), 04014055.
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Sadek, H. A., Masad, E. A., Sirin, O., Al-Khalid, H., Sadeq, M. A., & Little, D.
(2014).
Implementation of mechanistic-empirical pavement analysis in the State of Qatar. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
15(6), 495-511.
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Rushing, J. F., Little, D. N., & Garg, N.
(2014).
Selecting a rutting performance test for airport asphalt mixture design. ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN.
15(sup1), 172-194.
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You, T., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Masad, E. A., Kassem, E., & Little, D. N.
(2014).
Three-Dimensional Microstructural Modeling Framework for Dense-Graded Asphalt Concrete Using a Coupled Viscoelastic, Viscoplastic, and Viscodamage Model. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
26(4), 607-621.
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Allen, R. G., Little, D. N., Bhasin, A., & Glover, C. J.
(2014).
The effects of chemical composition on asphalt microstructure and their association to pavement performance. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
15(1), 9-22.
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You, T., Masad, E. A., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Kassenn, E., & Little, D. N.
(2014).
Calibration and Validation of a Comprehensive Constitutive Model for Asphalt Mixtures. Transportation Research Record.
2447(2447), 13-22.
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Rahmani, E., Darabi, M. K., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Kassem, E., Masad, E. A., & Little, D. N.
(2013).
Effect of confinement pressure on the nonlinear-viscoelastic response of asphalt concrete at high temperatures. Construction and Building Materials.
47, 779-788.
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Darabi, M. K., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Masad, E. A., & Little, D. N.
(2013).
Constitutive modeling of fatigue damage response of asphalt concrete materials with consideration of micro-damage healing. International Journal of Solids and Structures.
50(19), 2901-2913.
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Darabi, M. K., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Masad, E. A., & Little, D. N.
(2013).
Cyclic Hardening-Relaxation Viscoplasticity Model for Asphalt Concrete Materials. Journal of Engineering Mechanics.
139(7), 832-847.
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Allen, R. G., Little, D. N., Bhasin, A., & Lytton, R. L.
(2013).
Identification of the Composite Relaxation Modulus of Asphalt Binder Using AFM Nanoindentation. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
25(4), 530-539.
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Iyengar, S. R., Masad, E., Rodriguez, A. K., Bazzi, H. S., Little, D., & Hanley, H.
(2013).
Pavement Subgrade Stabilization Using Polymers: Characterization and Performance. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
25(4), 472-483.
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Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Darabi, M. K., Kim, S., Little, D. N., & Glover, C. J.
(2013).
Mechanistic-based constitutive modeling of oxidative aging in aging-susceptible materials and its effect on the damage potential of asphalt concrete. Construction and Building Materials.
41, 439-454.
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Sousa, P., Kassem, E., Masad, E., & Little, D.
(2013).
New design method of fine aggregates mixtures and automated method for analysis of dynamic mechanical characterization data. Construction and Building Materials.
41, 216-223.
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Darabi, M. K., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Masad, E. A., & Little, D. N.
(2013).
Constitutive Modeling of Cyclic Viscoplastic Response of Asphalt Concrete. Transportation Research Record.
2373(2373), 22-33.
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Darabi, M. K., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Masad, E. A., & Little, D. N.
(2013).
Constitutive Modeling of Fatigue Damage Response of Asphalt Concrete Materials. Transportation Research Record.
2373(2373), 11-21.
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Shakiba, M., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Darabi, M. K., You, T., Masad, E. A., & Little, D. N.
(2013).
Continuum Coupled Moisture-Mechanical Damage Model for Asphalt Concrete. Transportation Research Record.
2372(2372), 72-82.
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Kassem, E., Awed, A., Masad, E. A., & Little, D. N.
(2013).
Development of Predictive Model for Skid Loss of Asphalt Pavements. Transportation Research Record.
2372(2372), 83-96.
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You, T., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Masad, E. A., & Little, D. N.
(2013).
Three-Dimensional Microstructural Modeling of Asphalt Concrete by Use of X-Ray Computed Tomography. Transportation Research Record.
2373(2373), 63-70.
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Banadaki, A. D., Guddati, M. N., Kim, Y. R., & Little, D. N.
(2012).
Multiscale micromechanical lattice modeling of cracking in asphalt concrete. RILEM Bookseries.
4, 487-496.
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Palvadi, S., Bhasin, A., Motamed, A., & Little, D. N.
(2012).
Quantifying healing based on viscoelastic continuum damage theory in fine aggregate asphalt specimen. RILEM Bookseries.
4, 1115-1123.
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Masad, E., Al-Rub, R. A., & Little, D. N.
(2012).
Recent developments and applications of pavement analysis using nonlinear damage (PANDA) model. RILEM Bookseries.
4, 399-408.
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Allen, R. G., Little, D. N., & Bhasin, A.
(2012).
Structural Characterization of Micromechanical Properties in Asphalt Using Atomic Force Microscopy. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
24(10), 1317-1327.
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Darabi, M. K., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Masad, E. A., Huang, C., & Little, D. N.
(2012).
A modified viscoplastic model to predict the permanent deformation of asphaltic materials under cyclic-compression loading at high temperatures. International journal of plasticity.
35, 100-134.
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Darabi, M. K., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Masad, E. A., & Little, D. N.
(2012).
A thermodynamic framework for constitutive modeling of time- and rate-dependent materials. Part II: Numerical aspects and application to asphalt concrete. International journal of plasticity.
35, 67-99.
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Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Darabi, M. K., Huang, C., Masad, E. A., & Little, D. N.
(2012).
Comparing finite element and constitutive modelling techniques for predicting rutting of asphalt pavements. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
13(4), 322-338.
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Howson, J., Masad, E., Little, D., & Kassem, E.
(2012).
Relationship between bond energy and total work of fracture for asphalt binder-aggregate systems. ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN.
13(sup1), 281-303.
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Darabi, M. K., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Masad, E. A., & Little, D. N.
(2012).
Thermodynamic-based model for coupling temperature-dependent viscoelastic, viscoplastic, and viscodamage constitutive behavior of asphalt mixtures. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics.
36(7), 817-854.
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You, T., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Darabi, M. K., Masad, E. A., & Little, D. N.
(2012).
Three-dimensional microstructural modeling of asphalt concrete using a unified viscoelastic-viscoplastic-viscodamage model. Construction and Building Materials.
28(1), 531-548.
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Darabi, M. K., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., & Little, D. N.
(2012).
A continuum damage mechanics framework for modeling micro-damage healing. International Journal of Solids and Structures.
49(3-4), 492-513.
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Miller, C., Little, D. N., Bhasin, A., Gardner, N., & Herbert, B.
(2012).
Surface Energy Characteristics and Impact of Natural Minerals on Aggregate-Bitumen Bond Strengths and Asphalt Mixture Durability. 2267(2267), 45-55.
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Rushing, J. F., Little, D. N., & Garg, N.
(2012).
Asphalt Pavement Analyzer Used to Assess Rutting Susceptibility of Hot-Mix Asphalt Designed for High Tire Pressure Aircraft. Transportation Research Record.
2296(2296), 97-105.
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Palvadi, S., Bhasin, A., & Little, D. N.
(2012).
Method to Quantify Healing in Asphalt Composites by Continuum Damage Approach. Transportation Research Record.
2296(2296), 86-96.
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Masad, E., Kassem, E., & Little, D.
(2011).
Characterization of Asphalt Pavement Materials in the State of Qatar. ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN.
12(4), 739-765.
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Vasconcelos, K. L., Bhasin, A., & Little, D. N.
(2011).
History dependence of water diffusion in asphalt binders. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
12(5), 497-506.
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Huang, C., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Masad, E. A., Little, D. N., & Airey, G. D.
(2011).
Numerical implementation and validation of a nonlinear viscoelastic and viscoplastic model for asphalt mixes. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
12(4), 433-447.
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Caro, S., Masad, E., SnchezSilva, M., & Little, D.
(2011).
Stochastic micromechanical model of the deterioration of asphalt mixtures subject to moisture diffusion processes. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics.
35(10), 1079-1097.
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Howson, J., Masad, E., Bhasin, A., Little, D., & Lytton, R.
(2011).
Comprehensive analysis of surface free energy of asphalts and aggregates and the effects of changes in pH. Construction and Building Materials.
25(5), 2554-2564.
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Vasconcelos, K. L., Bhasin, A., Little, D. N., & Lytton, R. L.
(2011).
Experimental Measurement of Water Diffusion through Fine Aggregate Mixtures. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
23(4), 445-452.
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Bhasin, A., Bommavaram, R., Greenfield, M. L., & Little, D. N.
(2011).
Use of Molecular Dynamics to Investigate Self-Healing Mechanisms in Asphalt Binders. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
23(4), 485-492.
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Huang, C., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Masad, E. A., & Little, D. N.
(2011).
Three-Dimensional Simulations of Asphalt Pavement Permanent Deformation Using a Nonlinear Viscoelastic and Viscoplastic Model. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
23(1), 56-68.
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Darabi, M. K., Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Masad, E. A., Huang, C., & Little, D. N.
(2011).
A thermo-viscoelastic-viscoplastic-viscodamage constitutive model for asphaltic materials. International Journal of Solids and Structures.
48(1), 191-207.
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Masad, E., Kassem, E., & Little, D.
(2011).
Characterization of Asphalt Pavement Materials in the State of Qatar. ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN.
12(4), 739-765.
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Bhasin, A., Palvadi, S., & Little, D. N.
(2011).
Influence of Aging and Temperature on Intrinsic Healing of Asphalt Binders. Transportation Research Record.
2207(2207), 70-78.
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Nair, S., & Little, D.
(2011).
Mechanisms of Distress Associated with Sulfate-Induced Heaving in Lime-Treated Soils. Transportation Research Record.
2212(1), 82-90.
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Abu Al-Rub, R. K., Darabi, M. K., Little, D. N., & Masad, E. A.
(2010).
A micro-damage healing model that improves prediction of fatigue life in asphalt mixes. International Journal of Engineering Science.
48(11), 966-990.
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Kim, Y., Aragao, F., Allen, D. H., & Little, D. N.
(2010).
Damage modeling of bituminous mixtures considering mixture microstructure, viscoelasticity, and cohesive zone fracture. 37(8), 1125-1136.
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Caro, S., Masad, E., Bhasin, A., & Little, D.
(2010).
Micromechanical modeling of the influence of material properties on moisture-induced damage in asphalt mixtures. Construction and Building Materials.
24(7), 1184-1192.
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Caro, S., Masad, E., Bhasin, A., & Little, D.
(2010).
Coupled Micromechanical Model of Moisture-Induced Damage in Asphalt Mixtures. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
22(4), 380-388.
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Vasconcelos, K. L., Bhasin, A., & Little, D. N.
(2010).
Influence of Reduced Production Temperatures on the Adhesive Properties of Aggregates and Laboratory Performance of Fine Aggregate-Asphalt Mixtures. ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN.
11(1), 47-64.
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Little, D. N., Nair, S., & Herbert, B.
(2010).
Addressing Sulfate-Induced Heave in Lime Treated Soils. JOURNAL OF GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING.
136(1), 110-118.
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Vasconcelos, K. L., Bhasin, A., & Little, D. N.
(2010).
Influence of Reduced Production Temperatures on the Adhesive Properties of Aggregates and Laboratory Performance of Fine Aggregate-Asphalt Mixtures. ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN.
11(1), 47-64.
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Vasconcelos, K. L., Bhasin, A., & Little, D. N.
(2010).
Measurement of Water Diffusion in Asphalt Binders Using Fourier Transform Infrared-Attenuated Total Reflectance. Transportation Research Record.
2179(2179), 29-38.
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Aragao, F., Kim, Y., Karki, P., & Little, D. N.
(2010).
Semiempirical, Analytical, and Computational Predictions of Dynamic Modulus of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures. Transportation Research Record.
2181(2181), 19-27.
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Bhasin, A., & Little, D. N.
(2009).
Application of Microcalorimeter to Characterize Adhesion between Asphalt Binders and Aggregates. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
21(6), 235-243.
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Bhasin, A., Branco, V., Masad, E., & Little, D. N.
(2009).
Quantitative Comparison of Energy Methods to Characterize Fatigue in Asphalt Materials. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
21(2), 83-92.
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Bommavaram, R. R., Bhasin, A., & Little, D. N.
(2009).
Determining Intrinsic Healing Properties of Asphalt Binders Role of Dynamic Shear Rheometer. Transportation Research Record.
2126(2126), 47-54.
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Little, D., & Nair, S.
(2009).
Validation of Sensitivity of Sulfate-Bearing Soils to Ettringite Growth by Differential Scanning Calorimetry. Transportation Research Record.
2104(1), 63-70.
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Nair, S., & Little, D.
(2009).
Water as the Key to Expansion of Ettringite in Cementitious Materials. Transportation Research Record.
2104(1), 55-62.
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Kim, Y., Lutif, J. S., Bhasin, A., & Little, D. N.
(2008).
Evaluation of moisture damage mechanisms and effects of hydrated lime in asphalt mixtures through measurements of mixture component properties and performance testing. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
20(10), 659-667.
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Masad, E., Branco, V., Little, D. N., & Lytton, R.
(2008).
A unified method for the analysis of controlled-strain and controlled-stress fatigue testing. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
9(4), 233-246.
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Caro, S., Masad, E., Bhasin, A., & Little, D. N.
(2008).
Moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixtures, Part 1: mechanisms. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
9(2), 81-98.
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Caro, S., Masad, E., Bhasin, A., & Little, D. N.
(2008).
Moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixtures, Part 2: characterisation and modelling. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
9(2), 99-114.
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Bhasin, A., Little, D. N., Bommavaram, R., & Vasconcelos, K.
(2008).
A Framework to Quantify the Effect of Healing in Bituminous Materials using Material Properties. ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN.
9(sup1), 219-242.
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Green, J., Little, D., & Richards, R. G.
(2008).
Discussion with reviewers. European Cells and Materials.
16, 16.
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Branco, V., Masad, E., Bhasin, A., & Little, D. N.
(2008).
Fatigue Analysis of Asphalt Mixtures Independent of Mode of Loading. Transportation Research Record.
2057(2057), 149-156.
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Salehi, R., Little, D. N., & Masad, E.
(2008).
Material Factors That Influence Anisotropic Behavior of Aggregate Bases. Transportation Research Record.
2059(2059), 20-30.
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Caro, S., Masad, E., Airey, G., Bhasin, A., & Little, D.
(2008).
Probabilistic Analysis of Fracture in Asphalt Mixtures Caused by Moisture Damage. Transportation Research Record.
2057(1), 28-36.
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Saadeh, S., Masad, E., & Little, D.
(2007).
Characterization of Asphalt Mix Response under Repeated Loading Using Anisotropic Nonlinear Viscoelastic-Viscoplastic Model. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
19(10), 912-924.
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Kim, S., Tutumluer, E., Little, D. N., & Kim, N.
(2007).
Effect of gradation on nonlinear stress-dependent behavior of a sandy flexible pavement subgrade. Journal of Transportation Engineering.
133(10), 582-589.
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Ravindran, P., Rajagopal, K. R., Krishnan, J. M., & Little, D. N.
(2007).
An experimental investigation into the influence of fillers on the development of normal stresses and stress relaxation in asphalt mixtures due to torsion. Particulate Science and Technology: an international journal.
25(4), 309-325.
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Hefer, A. W., Little, D. N., & Herbert, B. E.
(2007).
Bitumen surface energy characterization by inverse gas chromatography. Journal of Testing and Evaluation.
35(3), 233-239.
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Kim, Y., Allen, D. H., & Little, D. N.
(2007).
Computational Constitutive Model for Predicting Nonlinear Viscoelastic Damage and Fracture Failure of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures. International Journal of Geomechanics.
7(2), 102-110.
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Masad, E., Dessouky, S., & Little, D.
(2007).
Development of an Elastoviscoplastic Microstructural-Based Continuum Model to Predict Permanent Deformation in Hot Mix Asphalt. International Journal of Geomechanics.
7(2), 119-130.
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Bhasin, A., Howson, J., Masad, E., Little, D. N., & Lytton, R. L.
(2007).
Effect of modification processes on bond energy of asphalt binders. Transportation Research Record.
1998(1998), 29-37.
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Ashtiani, R. S., Little, D. N., & Masad, E.
(2007).
Evaluation of the impact of fines on the performance of lightly cement-stabilized aggregate systems. Transportation Research Record.
2026(2026), 81-88.
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Sebaaly, P. E., Little, D., Hajj, E. Y., & Bhasin, A.
(2007).
Impact of Lime and Liquid Antistrip Agents on Properties of Idaho Hot-Mix Asphalt Mixture. Transportation Research Record.
1998(1), 65-74.
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Bhasin, A., Little, D. N., Vasconcelos, K. L., & Masad, E.
(2007).
Surface free energy to identify moisture sensitivity of materials for asphalt mixes. Transportation Research Record.
2001(2001), 37-45.
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Hefer, A. W., Bhasin, A., & Little, D. N.
(2006).
Bitumen surface energy characterization using a contact angle approach. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
18(6), 759-767.
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Krishnan, J. M., Rajagopal, K. R., & Little, D. N.
(2006).
Rate-type model for bituminous mixtures and its application to sand asphalt. Journal of Engineering Mechanics.
132(6), 632-640.
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Masad, S., Little, D., & Masad, E.
(2006).
Analysis of Flexible Pavement Response and Performance Using Isotropic and Anisotropic Material Properties. Journal of Transportation Engineering Part A Systems.
132(4), 342-349.
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Dessouky, S., Masad, E., Little, D., & Zbib, H.
(2006).
Finite-Element Analysis of Hot Mix Asphalt Microstructure Using Effective Local Material Properties and Strain Gradient Elasticity. Journal of Engineering Mechanics.
132(2), 158-171.
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Krishnan, J. M., Rajagopal, K. R., Masad, E., & Little, D. N.
(2006).
Thermomechanical Framework for the Constitutive Modeling of Asphalt Concrete. International Journal of Geomechanics.
6(1), 36-45.
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Masad, E., Saadeh, S., Al-Rousan, T., Garboczi, E., & Little, D.
(2005).
Computations of particle surface characteristics using optical and X-ray CT images. COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE.
34(4), 406-424.
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Kim, S., Little, D. N., Masad, E., & Lytton, R. L.
(2005).
Estimation of level of anisotropy in unbound granular layers considering aggregate physical properties. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
6(4), 217-227.
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Pradeep, H., Krishnan, J. M., Rajagopal, K. R., Little, D. N., & Masad, E.
(2005).
Modelling constant displacement rate experiments of asphalt concrete using a thermodynamic framework. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
6(4), 241-256.
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Masad, E., Tashman, L., Little, D., & Zbib, H.
(2005).
Viscoplastic modeling of asphalt mixes with the effects of anisotropy, damage and aggregate characteristics. Mechanics of Materials.
37(12), 1242-1256.
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Kim, Y. R., Allen, D. H., & Little, D. N.
(2005).
Damage-induced modeling of asphalt mixtures through computational micromechanics and cohesive zone fracture. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
17(5), 477-484.
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Tashman, L., Masad, E., Little, D., & Zbib, H.
(2005).
A microstructure-based viscoplastic model for asphalt concrete. International journal of plasticity.
21(9), 1659-1685.
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Little, D. N., & Petersen, J. C.
(2005).
Unique effects of hydrated lime filler on the performance-related properties of asphalt cements: Physical and chemical interactions revisited. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
17(2), 207-218.
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Tashman, L., Masad, E., Zbib, H., Little, D., & Kaloush, K.
(2005).
Microstructural Viscoplastic Continuum Model for Permanent Deformation in Asphalt Pavements. Journal of Engineering Mechanics.
131(1), 48-57.
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Kasula, L. R., Krishnan, J. M., Rajagopal, K. R., & Little, D. N.
(2005).
Normal stress and stress relaxation data for sand asphalt undergoing torsional flow. Mechanics Research Communications.
32(1), 43-52.
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Masad, E., Little, D., & Lytton, R.
(2004).
Modeling Nonlinear Anisotropic Elastic Properties of Unbound Granular Bases Using Microstructure Distribution Tensors. International Journal of Geomechanics.
4(4), 254-263.
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Kim, Y. R., & Little, D. N.
(2004).
Linear viscoelastic analysis of asphalt mastics. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
16(2), 122-132.
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Yang, G. Q., Cline, D., Lytton, R. L., & Little, D. N.
(2004).
Ternary and multivariate quality gradation for hot control charts of aggregate mix asphalt. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
16(1), 28-34.
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Masad, E., Little, D., & Sukhwani, R.
(2004).
Sensitivity of HMA Performance to Aggregate Shape Measured Using Conventional and Image Analysis Methods. ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN.
5(4), 477-498.
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Kim, Y. R., Little, D. N., & Lytton, R. L.
(2003).
Fatigue and healing characterization of asphalt mixtures. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
15(1), 75-83.
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Si, Z. M., Little, D. N., & Lytton, R. L.
(2002).
Characterization of microdamage and healing of asphalt concrete mixtures. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
14(6), 461-470.
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Petry, T. M., & Little, D. N.
(2002).
Review of stabilization of clays and expansive solis in pavements and lightly loaded structures - History, practice, and future. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
14(6), 447-460.
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Masad, E., Tashman, L., Somedavan, N., & Little, D.
(2002).
Micromechanics-Based Analysis of Stiffness Anisotropy in Asphalt Mixtures. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
14(5), 374-383.
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Si, Z. M., Little, D. N., & Lytton, R. L.
(2002).
Effects of inorganic and polymer filler on tertiary damage development in asphalt mixtures. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
14(2), 164-172.
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Si, Z. M., Little, D. N., & Lytton, R. L.
(2002).
Evaluation of fatigue healing effect of asphalt concrete by pseudostiffness. Transportation Research Record.
1789(1789), 73-79.
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Kim, Y. R., Little, D. N., & Lytton, R. L.
(2001).
Evaluation of microdamage, healing, and heat dissipation of asphalt mixtures, using a dynamic mechanical analyzer. Transportation Research Record.
1767(1767), 60-66.
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Yusuf, F., Little, D. N., & Sarkar, S. L.
(2001).
Evaluation of structural contribution of lime stabilization of subgrade soils in Mississippi. Transportation Research Record.
1757(1757), 22-31.
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Bhairampally, R. K., Lytton, R. L., & Little, D. N.
(2000).
Numerical and Graphical Method to Assess Permanent Deformation Potential for Repeated Compressive Loading of Asphalt Mixtures. Transportation Research Record.
1723(1), 150-158.
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Lesueur, D., & Little, D. N.
(1999).
Effect of Hydrated Lime on Rheology, Fracture, and Aging of Bitumen. Transportation Research Record.
93-100.
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Sarkar, S. L., & Little, D. N.
(1999).
Microstructural Stability of Sulfate-Contaminated Crushed Concrete Treated with Cementitious Materials. Transportation Research Record.
1673(1), 23-30.
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Button, J. W., Estakhri, C. K., & Little, D. N.
(1999).
Overview of Hot In-Place Recycling of Bituminous Pavements. Transportation Research Record.
1684(1), 178-185.
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Sarkar, S. L., & Little, D. N.
(1998).
Microstructural investigation of severe distress in a crushed concrete base. Cement and Concrete Research.
28(3), 401-410.
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Sarkar, S. L., & Little, D. N.
(1998).
Stabilization of sulfate-contaminated crushed concrete base with type V cement and fly ash. Transportation Research Record.
1611(1611), 3-9.
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Little, D.
(1996).
Assessment of In Situ Structural Properties of Lime-Stabilized Clay Subgrades. Transportation Research Record.
1546(1546), 13-23.
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Bhuiyan, J. U., Little, D. N., & Graves, R. E.
(1995).
Evaluation of calcareous base course materials stabilized with low percentage of lime in South Texas. Transportation Research Record.
77-87.
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Button, J. W., Estakhri, C. K., & Little, D. N.
(1995).
How states use hot-in-place recycling. Better Roads -Chicago then Illinois-.
65(7), 19-20.
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Kota, P., Scullion, T., & Little, D. N.
(1995).
Investigation of performance of heavily stabilized bases in Houston, Texas, district. Transportation Research Record.
68-76.
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Button, J. W., Estakhri, C. K., & Little, D. N.
(1995).
Performance and cost of selected hot in-place recycling projects. Transportation Research Record.
51-66.
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Little, D. N., Letton, A., Prapnnachari, S., & Kim, Y. R.
(1994).
Rheological and rheo-optical characterization of asphalt cement and evaluation of relaxation properties. Transportation Research Record.
71-82.
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Kim, Y. R., Little, D. N., & Burghardt, R. C.
(1991).
SEM Analysis on Fracture and Healing of SandAsphalt Mixtures. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
3(2), 140-153.
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KIM, Y. R., & LITTLE, D. N.
(1990).
ONE-DIMENSIONAL CONSTITUTIVE MODELING OF ASPHALT CONCRETE. Journal of Engineering Mechanics.
116(4), 751-772.
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Consuegra, A., Little, D. N., Von Quintus, H., & Burati, J.
(1989).
Comparative evaluation of laboratory compaction devices based on their ability to produce mixtures with engineering properties similar to those produced in the field. Transportation Research Record.
80-87.
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Kim, Y. R., & Little, D. N.
(1989).
Evaluation of healing in asphalt concrete by means of the theory of nonlinear viscoelasticity. Transportation Research Record.
198-210.
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Kim, Y., & Little, D. N.
(1987).
PREDICTION OF FRACTURE FATIGUE PARAMETERS FROM CREEP TESTING OF SOIL CEMENT. GEOTECHNICAL TESTING JOURNAL.
10(3), 97-104.
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CROCKFORD, W. W., & LITTLE, D. N.
(1987).
TENSILE FRACTURE AND FATIGUE OF CEMENT-STABILIZED SOIL. Journal of Transportation Engineering.
113(5), 520-537.
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CROCKFORD, W. W., & LITTLE, D. N.
(1987).
A MODEL FOR PREDICTING FRACTURE-TOUGHNESS OF A CEMENTITIOUS PARTICULATE COMPOSITE MOLDED UNDER IMPACT PRESSURE. Journal of Testing and Evaluation.
15(4), 211-218.
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Little, D. N.
(1986).
DEVELOPMENT OF A SECOND GENERATION OF PLASTICIZED SULFUR (SULPHLEX) BINDER. Transportation Research Record.
52-61.
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Little, D. N., & Mahboub, K.
(1985).
ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF FIRST GENERATION PLASTICIZED SULFUR BINDERS AND LOW TEMPERATURE FRACTURE EVALUATION OF PLASTICIZED SULFUR PAVING MIXTURES. Transportation Research Record.
103-111.
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Alam, S., & Little, D. N.
(1985).
EVALUATION OF FLY ASH AND LIME-FLY ASH TEST SITES USING A SIMPLIFIED ELASTIC THEORY MODEL AND DYNAFLECT MEASUREMENTS. Transportation Research Record.
17-27.
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Little, D. N., Button, J. W., & Epps, J. A.
(1983).
STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF LABORATORY MIXTURES CONTAINING FOAMED ASPHALT AND MARGINAL AGGREGATES. Transportation Research Record.
104-113.
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Richey, B. L., & Little, D. N.
(1983).
SULPHLEX MIXTURE DESIGN METHOD BASED ON THE INDIRECT TENSILE TEST. Transportation Research Record.
174-178.
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Epps, J. A., Little, D. N., Holmgreen, R. J., & Terrel, R. L.
(1980).
GUIDELINES FOR RECYCLING PAVEMENT MATERIALS. National Cooperative Highway Research Program Report.
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Epps, J. A., Little, D. N., Holmgreen, R. J., & Terrel, R. L.
(1980).
GUIDELINES FOR RECYCLING PAVEMENT MATERIALS. National Cooperative Highway Research Program Report.
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Epps, J. A., Little, D. N., O'Neal, R. J., & Gallaway, B. M.
(1978).
MIXTURE PROPERTIES OF RECYCLED CENTRAL PLANT MATERIALS. 68-103.
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Allen, J. J., Currin, D. D., & Little, D. N.
(1977).
MIX DESIGN, DURABILITY, AND STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS FOR LIME-STABILIZED LAYERS IN AIRFIELD PAVEMENTS. Transportation Research Record.
34-41.
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Hamdar, Y. S., Bakchan, A., Chehab, G. R., Al-Qadi, I., & Little, D.
(2021).
Benchmarking pavement practices in data-scarce regions case of Saudi Arabia. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
22(3), 294-306.
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chapter
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Little, D. N., Bhasin, A., & Darabi, M. K.
(2015).
Damage healing in asphalt pavements. Advances in Asphalt Materials.
(pp. 205-242).
Elsevier.
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Sudo Lutif Teixeira, J. E., Kim, Y., Souza, F. V., Allen, D. H., & Little, D. N.
(2014).
Multiscale Model for Asphalt Mixtures Subjected to Cracking and Viscoelastic Deformation. Transportation Research Record.
(pp. 136-145).
SAGE Publications.
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Dessouky, S., Masad, E., Zbib, H., & Little, D.
(2003).
Gradient elasticity finite element model for the microstructure analysis of asphaltic materials. Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics 2003.
(pp. 228-233).
Elsevier.
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Little, D. N., Bhasin, A., & Darabi, M. K.
(2015).
Damage healing in asphalt pavements. Advances in Asphalt Materials.
(pp. 205-242).
Elsevier.
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conference paper
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Ayyavu, C., Iyengar, S. R., Bazzi, H. S., Hanley, H., & Little, D. N.
(2018).
Subgrade soil stabilization using ionic polymer variants. 521-524.
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Little, D. N.
(2018).
Empirical-fundamental: A meeting of the minds. 7.
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Akula, P., & Little, D. N.
(2018).
Thermodynamic stability of smectite treated with chemical stabilizer. 507-510.
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Cucalon, L. G., Kassem, E., Little, D. N., & Masad, E.
(2017).
Fundamental evaluation of moisture damage in warm-mix asphalts. ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN.
258-283.
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Garcia Cucalon, L., Kassem, E., Little, D. N., & Masad, E.
(2016).
Fundamental evaluation of moisture damage in warm-mix asphalts. Asphalt Paving Technology.
379-411.
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Kabir, P., Sakhaeifar, M. S., & Little, D. N.
(2014).
Investigating the evolution of emulsified binder nanorheology using Atomic Force Microscopy. 1345-1354.
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Menapace, I., Masad, E., Little, D., Kassem, E., & Bhasin, A.
(2014).
Microstructural, chemical and thermal analyses of Warm Mix Asphalt. 157-168.
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Mehrez, L., Darabi, M., Ghanem, R., Masad, E., & Little, D.
(2014).
Modeling and propagation of stochastic linear viscoelastic material properties of asphalt mixtures in pavement structures. Proceedings of the International Conference on Structural Dynamic , EURODYN.
2745-2752.
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Rushing, J. F., Little, D. N., & Garg, N.
(2014).
Selecting a rutting performance test for airport asphalt mixture design. Asphalt Paving Technology.
443-479.
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Howson, J., Masad, E., Little, D., & Kassem, E.
(2012).
Relationship between bond energy and total work of fracture for asphalt binder-aggregate systems. Asphalt Paving Technology.
635-663.
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Little, D. N.
(2012).
Lime Stabilization of Subgrade Soils for Structural Purposes: Past Evidence and Future Needs. ASTM Special Technical Publication.
35-59.
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Caro, S., Masad, E., Bhasin, A., Little, D., & Sanchez-Silva, M.
(2010).
Probabilistic modeling of the effect of air voids on the mechanical performance of asphalt mixtures subjected to moisture diffusion. Asphalt Paving Technology.
221-248.
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Masad, E., Howson, J., Bhasin, A., Caro, S., & Little, D.
(2010).
Relationship of Ideal Work of Fracture to Practical Work of Fracture: Background and Experimental Results. Asphalt Paving Technology.
81-115.
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Kim, Y., Souza, F. V., & Little, D. N.
(2010).
Multiscale Modeling of Bituminous Mixtures Considering Material Viscoelasticity and Cohesive Zone Fracture. 74-85.
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Little, D. N.
(2009).
Applying fundamental materials engineering to solve pavement infrastructure problems. 531-539.
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Masad, E., Huang, C. W., D'Angelo, J., & Little, D.
(2009).
Characterization of asphalt binder resistance to permanent deformation based on nonlinear viscoelastic analysis of multiple stress creep recovery (MSCR) test. Asphalt Paving Technology.
535-562.
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Rowe, G., Little, D., Huang, C. W., D'Angelo, J., Di Benedetto, H., & Al-Qadi, I.
(2009).
Discussion. Asphalt Paving Technology.
563-566.
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Salehi, R., Little, D. N., & Masad, E.
(2008).
Anisotropy level prediction model of unbound aggregate systems. 253-+.
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Feng, Z., Zhang, P., Guddati, M. N., Kim, Y. R., & Little, D. N.
(2008).
Virtual testing procedure for cracking performance prediction of HMA. 575-585.
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Hefer, A. W., Little, D. N., & Labib, M. E.
(2007).
Advances using surface chemistry relations to quantify bitumen-aggregate stripping. 1607-1619.
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Airey, G. D., Masad, E., Bhasin, A., Caro, S., & Little, D. N.
(2007).
Asphalt mixture moisture damage assessment combined with surface energy characterization. 739-748.
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Little, D. N., Masad, E., & Ashtiam, R. S.
(2007).
Characterization of anisotropic base materials with high fines content. 597-605.
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Howson, J. E., Bhasin, A., Masad, E., Little, D. N., Lytton, R. L., & Claros, H.
(2007).
Influence of material factors on surface free energy and performance related parameters. 1621-1630.
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Bhasin, A., & Little, D. N.
(2007).
Methods to quantify interfacial adhesion and debonding in bitumen-aggregate systems in dry and wet conditions. 689-699.
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Labib, M. E., Hefer, A. W., & Little, D. N.
(2007).
Surface chemistry at the bitumen-aggregate interface. 1589-1599.
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Kim, Y., Lee, H. J., Little, D. N., Kim, Y. R., Gibson, N., King, G., Pellinen, T., & Fee, F.
(2006).
A simple testing method to evaluate fatigue fracture and damage performance of asphalt mixtures. Asphalt Paving Technology.
755-788.
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Masad, E., Zollinger, C., Bulut, R., Little, D., Lytton, R., Khalid, H., ... Guarin, A.
(2006).
Characterization of HMA moisture damage using surface energy and fracture properties. Asphalt Paving Technology.
713-754.
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Gatchalian, D., Masad, E., Chowdhury, A., & Little, D.
(2006).
Characterization of aggregate resistance to degradation in stone matrix asphalt mixtures. Transportation Research Record.
55-63.
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Dessouky, S., Masad, E., Little, D., Chatti, K., Davis, R., Roque, R., ... Rongzong, W.
(2006).
Mechanistic modeling of permanent deformation in asphalt mixes with the effect of aggregate characteristics. Asphalt Paving Technology.
535-576.
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Kim, Y., Allen, D. H., & Little, D. N.
(2006).
Computational model to predict fatigue damage behavior of asphalt mixtures under cyclic loading. Transportation Research Record.
196-206.
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Bhasin, A., Masad, E., Little, D., & Lytton, R.
(2006).
Limits on Adhesive Bond Energy for Improved Resistance of Hot-Mix Asphalt to Moisture Damage. Transportation Research Record.
3-13.
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Hefer, A. W., Little, D. N., & Lytton, R. L.
(2005).
A synthesis of theories and mechanisms of bitumen-aggregate adhesion including recent advances in quantifying the effects of water. Asphalt Paving Technology.
139-195.
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Song, I., Little, D., Masad, E., Lytton, R., You, Z., Rowe, G., ... Dongre, R.
(2005).
Comprehensive evaluation of damage in asphalt mastics using X-ray CT, continuum mechanics, and micromechanics. Asphalt Paving Technology.
885-920.
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Zollinger, C. J., Zollinger, D. G., Little, D. N., & Godiwalla, A.
(2005).
Innovative approach to pavement rehabilitation analysis and design of runway (RAV) 15L-33R at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, TX. 1101-1119.
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Hefer, A., & Little, D.
(2005).
Towards quantification of adhesion and water stripping in bituminous materials using modern surface energy theory. 115-124.
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Little, D. N., Herbert, B., & Kunagalli, S. N.
(2005).
Ettringite formation in lime-treated soils - Establishing thermodynamic foundations for engineering practice. Transportation Research Record.
51-59.
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Kim, S. H., Little, D. N., & Masad, E.
(2005).
Simple methods to estimate inherent and stress-induced anisotropy of aggregate base. Transportation Research Record.
24-31.
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Tashman, L., Masad, E., Little, D., & Lytton, R.
(2004).
Damage evolution in triaxial compression tests of HMA at high temperatures. Asphalt Paving Technology.
53-87.
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Tashman, L., Masad, E., Little, D., & Lytton, R.
(2004).
Damage evolution in triaxial compression tests of HMA at high temperatures. Asphalt Paving Technology.
53-87.
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Tashman, L., Masad, E., Zbib, H., Little, D., & Kaloush, K.
(2004).
Anisotropic viscoplastic continuum damage model for asphalt mixes. Geotechnical Special Publications.
111-125.
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Kim, Y. R., Little, D. N., & Lytton, R. L.
(2004).
Effect of moisture damage on material properties and fatigue resistance of asphalt mixtures. Transportation Research Record.
48-54.
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Petry, T. M., & Little, D. N.
(2003).
Review of Stabilization of Clays and Expansive Soils in Pavements and Lightly Loaded Structures - History, Practice, and Future. 307-320.
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Cheng, D. X., Little, D. N., Lytton, R. L., & Holste, J. C.
(2003).
Moisture damage evaluation of asphalt mixtures by considering both moisture diffusion and repeated-load conditions. Transportation Research Record.
42-49.
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Kim, Y. R., Little, D. N., & Song, I. J.
(2003).
Effect of mineral fillers on fatigue resistance and fundamental material characteristics - Mechanistic evaluation. Transportation Research Record.
1-8.
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Tutumluer, E., Little, D. N., & Kim, S. H.
(2003).
Validated model for predicting field performance of aggregate base courses. Transportation Research Record.
41-49.
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Kim, Y. R., Little, D. N., & Lytton, R. L.
(2002).
Use of dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) to evaluate the fatigue and healing potential of asphalt binders in sand asphalt mixtures. Asphalt Paving Technology.
176-206.
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Cheng, D. X., Little, D. N., Lytton, R. L., & Holste, J. C.
(2002).
Use of surface free energy properties of the asphalt-aggregate system to predict moisture damage potential. Asphalt Paving Technology.
59-88.
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Cheng, D. X., Little, D. N., Lytton, R. L., & Holste, J. C.
(2002).
Surface energy measurement of asphalt and its application to predicting fatigue and healing in asphalt mixtures. Transportation Research Record.
44-53.
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Adu-Osei, A., Little, D. N., & Lytton, R. L.
(2001).
Cross-anisotropic characterization of unbound granular materials. Transportation Research Record.
82-91.
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Godiwalla, A., Treybig, H. J., & Little, D.
(2000).
Rehabilitation of Runway 9-27 at Intercontinental Airport of Houston (IAH). 325-333.
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Godiwalla, A., Treybig, H. J., & Little, D.
(2000).
Rehabilitation of Runway 9-27 at Intercontinental Airport of Houston (IAH). 325-333.
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Godiwalla, A. M., Little, D. N., St. John, W. S., Tang, P. S., & Oshiro, P. Y.
(2000).
Whitetopping of Runway 15R-33L and New Taxiway: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, Texas. 76-89.
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Godiwalla, A. M., Little, D. N., John, W., Tang, P. S., & Oshiro, P. Y.
(2000).
Whitetopping of Runway 15R-33L and New Taxiway: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, Texas. 76-89.
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Little, D. N., Lytton, R. L., Williams, D., & Kim, Y. R.
(1999).
An analysis of the mechanism of microdamage healing based on the application of micromechanics first principles of fracture and healing. Asphalt Paving Technology.
501-542.
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Little, D. N.
(1993).
Enhancement of asphalt concrete mixtures to meet structural requirements through the addition of recycled polyethylene. ASTM Special Technical Publication.
210-230.
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Little, D. N.
(1992).
Comparison of in-situ resilient moduli of aggregate base courses with and without low percentages of lime stabilization. 8-22.
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Little, D.
(1990).
Analysis of the influence of low density polyethylene modification (Novophalt) of asphalt concrete on mixture shear strength and creep deformation potential. ASTM Special Technical Publication.
186-202.
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Little, D. N., & Harrigan, E. T.
(1986).
DEVELOPMENT OF SECOND GENERATION PLASTICIZED SULFUR BINDERS AS A PAVING MATERIAL. 40-56.
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Peggs, I. D., Briggs, R., & Little, D.
(1985).
DEVELOPMENTS IN ULTRASONICS FOR GEOMEMBRANE SEAM INSPECTION. 153-156.
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Peggs, I. D., & Little, D.
(1985).
EFFECTIVENESS OF PEEL AND SHEAR TESTS IN EVALUATING HDPE GEOMEMBRANE SEAMS. 141-146.
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Crockford, W. W., & Little, D. N.
(1985).
TENSILE FRACTURE AND FATIGUE OF CEMENT STABILIZED SOIL. 26-45.
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Little, D. N., & Richey, B. L.
(1983).
MIXTURE DESIGN PROCEDURE BASED ON THE FAILURE ENVELOPE CONCEPT. Asphalt Paving Technology.
378-415.
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Little, D. N., Epps, J. A., & Holmgreen, R. J.
(1982).
RECYCLING ASPHALT CONCRETE: GUIDELINES AND PERFORMANCE POTENTIAL. 844-863.
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Little, D. N., Haxo, H., & Saylak, D.
(1981).
CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND MIXTURE PROPERTIES OF PLASTICIZED SULFUR PAVING MATERIALS. 597-604.
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Saylak, D., & Little, D. N.
(1981).
SULFUR MODIFICATION FOR USE IN SULFUR CONCRETE. 583-590.
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Ayyavu, C., Iyengar, S. R., Bazzi, H. S., Hanley, H., & Little, D. N.
(2018).
Subgrade soil stabilization using ionic polymer variants. 521-524.
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report
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Merritt, S. D., Batchelor, B., Little, D. N., & Still, M.
(1993).
Applications of soil and cement chemistry to stabilization/solidification. Transportation Research Record.
1-7.
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Little, D. N., Button, J. W., & Youssef, H.
(1993).
Development of criteria to evaluate uniaxial creep data and asphalt concrete permanent deformation potential. Transportation Research Record.
49-57.
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Button, J. W., Jawle, M., Jagadam, V., & Little, D. N.
(1993).
Evaluation and development of a pressure aging vessel for asphalt cement. Transportation Research Record.
11-19.
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Button, J. W., Little, D. N., Gallaway, B. M., & Epps, J. A.
(1983).
INFLUENCE OF ASPHALT TEMPERATURE SUSCEPTIBILITY ON PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE. National Cooperative Highway Research Program Report.
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Merritt, S. D., Batchelor, B., Little, D. N., & Still, M.
(1993).
Applications of soil and cement chemistry to stabilization/solidification. Transportation Research Record.
1-7.
Research
principal investigator on
- Enhancement of PANDA-AP (Pavement Analysis using Nonlinear Damage Approach for Airports) awarded by Federal Aviation Administration - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2019 - 2022
- Performance Prediction and Analysis of Airfield Pavements Subjected to Next Generation Aircraft awarded by Federal Aviation Administration - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2015 - 2018
co-principal investigator on
- Concrete and Composites Experiments and Modeling for Army Applications awarded by United States Department of Defense - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2019 - 2024
- PEGASAS FAA General Aviation Research Center of Excellence awarded by Federal Aviation Administration - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2012 - 2020
Teaching
teaching activities
- CVEN305 Mechanics Of Materials Instructor
- CVEN306 Materials Engr Cven Engr Instructor
- CVEN485 Directed Studies Instructor
- CVEN614 Stab Of Soil-aggr Sys Instructor
- CVEN615 Struc Des Of Pavements Instructor
- CVEN681 Seminar Instructor
- CVEN685 Directed Studies Instructor
- CVEN689 Sptp: P3 Str Des Flx Pvmt Instructor
- CVEN691 Research Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
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Allen, Robert Grover (2012-02). Structural Characterization of Micromechanical Properties in Asphalt Using Atomic Force Microscopy.
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Allen, Robert Grover (2013-03). Microstructural Characterization of the Chemo-mechanical Behavior of Asphalt in Terms of Aging and Fatigue Performance Properties.
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Arastoo, Mahsa (2013-08). Modeling Micro-Damage Healing Mechanism at Micro-Scale.
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Bhasin, Amit (2007-09). Development of methods to quantify bitumen-aggregate adhesion and loss of adhesion due to water.
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Bommavaram, Ramamohan Reddy (2009-05). Evaluation of healing in asphalt binders using dynamic shear rheometer and molecular modeling techniques.
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Cammarata, Juliana E (2015-12). Modeling Fickian Diffusion in Asphalt Concrete Pavement.
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Castelo Branco, Veronica Teixeira Franco (2009-05). A unified method for the analysis of nonlinear viscoelasticity and fatigue cracking of asphalt mixtures using the dynamic mechanical analyzer.
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Cavalcanti De Sousa, Pedro (2010-10). Automated Protocol for the Analysis of Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer Date from Fine Aggregate Asphalt Mixes.
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Garcia Cucalon, Maria Lorena (2016-07). Physicochemical Interactions at the Binder-Aggregate Interface.
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Garcia Cucalon, Maria Lorena (2016-08). Physicochemical Interactions at the Binder-Aggregate Interface.
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Hariharan, Narain (2013-07). Effect of Ionic Stabilization on Vertical Movement in Expansive Subgrade Soils in Texas.
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Hefer, Arno Wilhelm (2004-12). Adhesion in bitumen-aggregate systems and quantification of the effect of water on the adhesive bond.
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Kim, Sung-Hee (2005-11). Determination of aggregate physical properties and its effects on cross-anisotropic behavior of unbound aggregate materials.
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Kochyil Sasidharan Nair, Syam Kumar (2012-02). Sulfate Induced Heave: Addressing Ettringite Behavior in Lime Treated Soils and in Cementitious Materials.
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Masad, Sanaa Ahmad (2005-05). Sensitivity analysis of flexible pavement response and AASHTO 2002 design guide for properties of unbound layers.
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Menaria, Yash (2018-07). Developing Pavement-Safety Based Guidelines for Improving Horizontal Curve Safety.
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Rahmani, Eisa (2015-05). Continuum-Based Constitutive Modeling of Coupled Oxidative Aging-Mechanical Response of Asphalt Concrete.
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Rushing, John Ford (2014-04). Rutting Performance of Airport Hot-Mix Asphalt Characterized by Laboratory Performance Testing, Full-Scale Accelerated Pavement Testing, and Finite Element Modeling.
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Sachin, Kunagalli Natarajan (2005-02). An integrated approach to predict ettringite formation in sulfate soils and identifying sulfate damage along SH 130.
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Salehi Ashtiani, Reza (2010-10). Anisotropic Characterization and Performance Prediction of Chemically and Hydraulically Bounded Pavement Foundations.
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Shah, Brij D. (2003-08). Evaluation of moisture damage within asphalt concrete mixes.
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Shakiba, Maryam (2013-12). A Continuum Coupled Moisture-mechanical Constitutive Model for Asphalt Concrete.
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Shi, Xijun (2014-08). Controlling Thermal Properties of Asphalt Concrete and its Multifunctional Applications.
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Srinivasa Parthasarathy, Atul (2013-04). A Model for the Nonlinear Mechanical Behavior of Asphalt Binders and its Application in Prediction of Rutting Susceptibility.
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Vasconcelos, Kamilla L. (2011-08). Moisture Diffusion in Asphalt Binders and Fine Aggregate Mixtures.
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You, Taesun (2013-08). Two- and Three-Dimensional Microstructural Modeling of Asphalt Particulate Composite Materials using a Unified Viscoelastic-Viscoplastic-Viscodamage Constitutive Model.
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Zhang, Jun (2017-11). FRACTURE AND FATIGUE CHARACTERIZATION OF STABILIZED SOILS AND SULFUR-EXTENDED ASPHALT USING MONOTONIC AND CYCLIC SEMI-CIRCULAR BENDING TESTS.
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) 1979
awards and honors
- Francis C Turner Award, conferred by American Society of Civil Engineers - (Reston, Virginia, United States), 2016
- Distinguished Members, conferred by American Society of Civil Engineers - (Reston, Virginia, United States), 2011
- Regents Professor Award, conferred by Texas A&M University System - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2009
- AAPT Award of Recognition, conferred by Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists - (Minnesota, United States), 2008
- E.B. Snead Chair Professor, conferred by Texas A&M Transportation Institute - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2001
- Trinity Industries/C. V. Wootan Career Achievement Award, conferred by Texas A&M Transportation Institute - (College Station, Texas, United States), 1999
Contact
first name
- Dallas
has last name
- Little
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Civil Engineering
3136 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3136
USA
Other
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- d-little@tamu.edu