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WANG Qiang, LU Shang-ze, ZHANG Run-feng, GAO Yi-xia, HUA Ying-han. Service life analysis of airport grooved asphalt pavements based on full-scale accelerated loading tests and finite element modeling[J]. Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, 2026, 26(8): 20-32. doi: 10.19818/j.cnki.1671-1637.2026.240
Citation: WANG Qiang, LU Shang-ze, ZHANG Run-feng, GAO Yi-xia, HUA Ying-han. Service life analysis of airport grooved asphalt pavements based on full-scale accelerated loading tests and finite element modeling[J]. Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, 2026, 26(8): 20-32. doi: 10.19818/j.cnki.1671-1637.2026.240
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Service life analysis of airport grooved asphalt pavements based on full-scale accelerated loading tests and finite element modeling

doi: 10.19818/j.cnki.1671-1637.2026.240

  • College of Transportation Science and Engineering, Civil Aviation University of China, Tianjin 300300, China

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National Key R&D Program of China 2021YFB2600500

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  • Corresponding author: ZHANG Run-feng, lecturer, PhD, E-mail: rfzhang@cauc.edu.cn
  • Received Date: 2025-12-30
  • Accepted Date: 2026-03-20
  • Rev Recd Date: 2026-02-25
  • Publish Date: 2026-08-28
    Abstract
  • Compared with cement concrete pavements, asphalt pavement grooving has not been widely applied for airports in China. There is limited systematic research on inspection and evaluation methods as well as the long-term evolution law of service life. To address these issues, a comparative investigation was conducted on the deformation characteristics between rectangular and trapezoidal grooves in asphalt pavements based on full-scale accelerated loading tests. During testing, a high-precision data acquisition system combined with a scanning superposition algorithm was employed to effectively eliminate laser scanning blind zones, enabling continuous and reliable data on groove morphology evolution. Based on the experimental data analysis, a numerical model was developed, incorporating the viscoplastic constitutive relation of asphalt materials. A steady-state degradation equation of groove morphology with increasing load repetitions was proposed. Research results show that, under identical loading conditions, the service life of trapezoidal grooves is approximately 25% longer than that of rectangular grooves, demonstrating a significant advantage in deformation resistance. Additionally, during the initial loading stage, the initial groove deformation accounts for approximately one-third of the total deformation, highlighting the critical influence of early structural load-bearing on groove performance degradation. Furthermore, structural life predictions were obtained from airport pavement design software. By comparing with groove deformation data, it is found that the service life of asphalt grooves is significantly shorter than the structural life of the pavement. Therefore, groove performance becomes a key factor limiting overall pavement service performance. Accordingly, it is recommended to provide an appropriate additional groove depth allowance during construction and to enhance research on groove rehabilitation and maintenance technologies in order to extend the service life of asphalt pavement grooving. In this study, the mechanical response and service life differences between typical groove forms are revealed, providing a theoretical basis and engineering reference for the optimized design, construction control, and maintenance decision-making of asphalt pavement grooving.

     

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