Abstract: The current invention is a novel addition to the field and comprises a self-sensing high performance fiber reinforced Geopolymer composite (HPFR-GPC) with self-sensing ability. In one or more embodiment, the self-sensing abilities are created by the addition of high performance fibers into a Geopolymer composites. The HPFR-GPC exhibits smart, high performance, energy efficient, and sustainability characteristics including: enhanced tensile ductility, toughness, and strain hardening (including crack width control); improved piezoresistive effects; utilization of industrial by-product; high resistance to acid attacks; and lightweight, low density. When compared to current available embedded or attachable sensors, the current invention offers lower cost, higher durability, and a larger sensing volume.

Abstract: The current invention is a novel high performance asphalt mixture using optimum dosages of fiber and tire-rubber. Specifically, this invention provides a process for developing high performance asphalt composite by augmenting the conventional mixtures with the optimum dosages of microfiber and recycled tire-rubber particles (RuFiAC mixtures).

Abstract: Nano-reinforced materials hold the potential to redefine traditional materials both in terms of performance and potential applications. Dispersing carbon nanofibers (“CNF”) in Hot Mix Asphalt mixtures creates a piezoresistive effect and classifies the new mixture as a “smart material.” The current invention uses the electromechanical capabilities of carbon fibers to sense its own strain by way of electrical resistivity to develop a Self-sensing Piezoresistive Hot Mix Asphalt.

Abstract: The current invention is a novel addition to the field and comprises a self-sensing high performance fiber reinforced Geopolymer composite (HPFR-GPC) with self-sensing ability. In one or more embodiment, the self-sensing abilities are created by the addition of high performance fibers into a Geopolymer composites. The HPFR-GPC exhibits smart, high performance, energy efficient, and sustainability characteristics including: enhanced tensile ductility, toughness, and strain hardening (including crack width control); improved piezoresistive effects; utilization of industrial by-product; high resistance to acid attacks; and lightweight, low density. When compared to current available embedded or attachable sensors, the current invention offers lower cost, higher durability, and a larger sensing volume.

Abstract: The current invention is a novel high performance asphalt mixture using optimum dosages of fiber and tire-rubber. Specifically, this invention provides a process for developing high performance asphalt composite by augmenting the conventional mixtures with the optimum dosages of microfiber and recycled tire-rubber particles (RuFiAC mixtures).

Abstract: The current invention is a novel addition to the field and comprises a self-sensing high performance fiber reinforced Geopolymer composite (HPFR-GPC) with self-sensing ability. In one or more embodiment, the self-sensing abilities are created by the addition of high performance fibers into a Geopolymer composites. The HPFR-GPC exhibits smart, high performance, energy efficient, and sustainability characteristics including: enhanced tensile ductility, toughness, and strain hardening (including crack width control); improved piezoresistive effects; utilization of industrial by-product; high resistance to acid attacks; and lightweight, low density. When compared to current available embedded or attachable sensors, the current invention offers lower cost, higher durability, and a larger sensing volume.

Abstract: Nano-reinforced materials hold the potential to redefine traditional materials both in terms of performance and potential applications. Dispersing carbon nanofibers (“CNF”) in Hot Mix Asphalt mixtures creates a piezoresistive effect and classifies the new mixture as a “smart material.” The current invention uses the electromechanical capabilities of carbon fibers to sense its own strain by way of electrical resistivity to develop a Self-sensing Piezoresistive Hot Mix Asphalt.

Abstract: The disclosed invention is a method for using collagen extracted from animal bones, hides, and flesh waste as a protein-based glue (Bone Glue) to create asphalt with a modified asphalt binder. The method comprises of mixing Bone Glue with water, adding it to an asphalt binder, evaporating the water, adding the modified binder to aggregate and mixing at an elevated temperature. The modified asphalt binder consists of a predetermined amount of Bone Glue and asphalt binder.

Abstract: A multi-functional open graded friction course and a method of treating highway water runoff using the multi-functional open graded friction course are described herein. Open graded friction course is treated with an additive or additives, such as, but not limited to, an adsorbent. After treatment with the additive, the additive remains in the void spaces in the open graded friction course, thus creating a multi-functional open graded friction course. When highway or roadway water runoff flows into the void spaces, pollutants, such as heavy metals, are adsorbed by the additives and the water then flows laterally out of the multi-functional open graded friction course.

Abstract: The disclosed invention is a method for using collagen extracted from animal bones, hides, and flesh waste as a protein-based glue (Bone Glue) to create asphalt with a modified asphalt binder. The method comprises of mixing Bone Glue with water, adding it to an asphalt binder, evaporating the water, adding the modified binder to aggregate and mixing at an elevated temperature. The modified asphalt binder consists of a predetermined amount of Bone Glue and asphalt binder.