HARNESSING RENEWABLE ENERGY FROM LOW-CARBON GEOTHERMAL PAVEMENTS

Grant number: LP170100072 | Funding period: 2018 - 2021

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Abstract

This project aims to investigate the extraction of renewable energy from new pavements constructed with low-carbon recycled demolition wastes. The proposed research will generate new knowledge on the thermo-geomechanical responses of pavements when harvesting heat energy under dynamic loads, using experimental and numerical approaches, including field trials. The outcomes and benefits will include strategic long-term collaboration with industry to develop ‘Geothermal Pavements’, with potential for commercial applications. The translation of this research will contribute to meeting future energy needs, while significantly reducing carbon emissions and diverting demolition wastes from landfill..

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Experimental investigation and modelling the deformation properties of demolition wastes subjected to freeze–thaw cycles using ANN and SVR

B Ghorbani, A Arulrajah, G Narsilio, S Horpibulsuk

2020-10-20

Construction and demolition (C&D) waste materials are widely being used as a pavement construction material. The aim of this resea..

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Experimental and ANN analysis of temperature effects on the permanent deformation properties of demolition wastes

B Ghorbani, A Arulrajah, G Narsilio, S Horpibulsuk

2020-09-01

The aim of this research is to study the effect of temperature and stress levels on the permanent strain of blends of two types of..

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Hybrid Formulation of Resilient Modulus for Cohesive Subgrade Soils Utilizing CPT Test Parameters

B Ghorbani, A Arulrajah, G Narsilio, S Horpibulsuk, MW Bo

2020-09-01

In the present study, a novel model is introduced for the prediction of a resilient modulus (MR) of cohesive subgrade soils consid..

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Discrete element analysis of recycled concrete aggregate responses during repeated load triaxial testing

A Arulrajah, H Baghban, GA Narsilio, S Horpibulsuk, M Leong

2020-06-01

More effective and sustainable use of natural resources besides the mitigation of environmental impacts induced by their extractio..

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Development of genetic-based models for predicting the resilient modulus of cohesive pavement subgrade soils

B Ghorbani, A Arulrajah, G Narsilio, S Horpibulsuk, MW Bo

2020-04-01

The accurate determination of resilient modulus (Mr) of pavement subgrade soils is an important factor for the successful design o..