University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Grainger College of Engineering
Illinois Center for Transportation

Advances in thermomechanical analysis of bituminous materials and structures

By Cédric Sauzéat on 02/29/2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in 1611 Titan Dr., Rantoul, IL 61866

Join Cédric Sauzéat as he presents via Zoom at the Spring 2024 Kent Seminar Series Thursday, February 29, 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

Road materials and pavement structures might seem well understood by many. This impression is reinforced among professionals by the shift towards design methods based more on precise calculations and less on trial and error, reducing reliance on empiricism. However, many questions remain for researchers. Innovations in materials, driven by sustainability, require precise knowledge of their properties. Similarly, assessing pavement conditions and remaining service life is crucial for optimizing maintenance and extending lifespan. This presentation highlights recent advances at ENTPE in the characterization of road materials and pavement structures.

Sauzéat, professor at the University of Lyon/ENTPE and a member of the Laboratory of Tribology and Dynamics Systems, specializes in pavement materials and structures. With a doctorate in civil engineering focusing on soil mechanics from INSA Lyon and a master’s degree from ENTPE, his research covers the behavior of bituminous materials and pavements’ structural behavior, addressing viscoelasticity, fatigue and thermo-mechanical coupling. Sauzéat’s work is dedicated to sustainable infrastructure, highlighting the reuse and recycling of materials, energy efficiency and pavement health monitoring.