Mechanical analysis of debonding phenomena in pavements

By Armelle Chabot on 03/21/2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in 1611 Titan Dr., Rantoul, IL 61866

Join Armelle Chabot, of University Gustave Eiffel, as she presents via Zoom at the Spring 2024 Kent Seminar Series Thursday, March 21, from 2-3 p.m. (CT).

The Spring 2024 semester is set to feature 14 presentations, each addressing a topic related to modeling and mechanics in transportation. See the full lineup of speakers for Spring 2024.

Pizza and soft drinks will be provided beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the ICT Classroom. 

All presentations will be held on Zoom, but some speakers will present in person at ICT.

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Abstract and Bio

Innovative solutions for maintaining and adapting old pavement structures hinge on a strong bond between surface layers. Despite advances in theoretical, numerical, and experimental approaches, the phenomenon of delamination in multilayered pavements is not well understood. This presentation explores how, aside from moving loads, climate change significantly complicates the mechanical analysis of the durability of pavement layer interface bonds. This issue is particularly acute for urban roads, where improvements are critically needed. Understanding and addressing these challenges is essential for developing resilient and long-lasting pavement structures in the face of evolving environmental conditions.

Chabot, initially educated in solid mechanics at l’Université Pierre et Marie Curie, focused on delamination in composite structures during her doctorate and later at ENPC. At the University Gustave Eiffel, and through involvement with international organizations like RILEM, TRB, and ARC, she now directs research to develop experimental tools for analyzing pavement layer fractures and quasi-analytical tools for diagnosing and adapting degraded structures to new uses and climate changes.