Friday, May 1, 2026Rana M, Swarna S, Hossain K, Hakim M A, Mujib H I. (2024). A Field Investigation on Ice Melting Capacities of Road Salt in Extreme Cold Weather Conditions in Ottawa, Canada. Proceedings of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2023, Volume 1, Springer Nature Switzerland. Accepted.Abstract: Many countries worldwide use Superpave Performance Grade or Viscosity Grade Bitumen for streets’ and highways’ construction. Unfortunately, penetration grade bitumen is still in use for construction of streets and highways in Bangladesh. Numerous scientific studies reported that using penetration grade binder is not sustainable and... MoreFriday, May 1, 2026Feroz S I, Alfalah A, Mitra D, Hossain K, Lawlor M, Mehta Y. (2024). Creep Recovery Performance of Hydrated Lime (HL) and Limestone (LS) in RTFO Aged Asphalt Mastic. Proceedings of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2023 – Materials Track, Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. Accepted.Abstract: In an asphalt structure, mastic is the primary element that deforms. Many studies have been conducted to develop a rheological parameter that can assess the deformation and creep characteristics of asphalt mastic with varying proportions of fillers. However, only a few studies show the influence of Hydrated Lime (HL), Limestone (LS), and... MoreFriday, May 1, 2026Lawlor M, Hossain K, Rana M. (2024). A Field Investigation on Ice Melting Capacities of Road Salt in Extreme Cold Weather Conditions in Ottawa, Canada. Proceedings of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2023, Volume 1, Springer Nature Switzerland. Accepted.Abstract: This chapter presents a comprehensive field investigation into the ice melting capacities of road salt under extreme cold weather conditions in Ottawa, Canada. The study focuses on the effectiveness of sodium chloride, a commonly used deicing agent, and its performance under varying environmental factors such as air temperature, pavement... MoreWednesday, April 29, 2026Barzegaran J, Dezfoulian R S, Hossain K. (2026). Adapting Road Maintenance in Niagara Region to a Changing Climate: A Data-Driven Approach. The CNAM 2026 National Conference, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. AcceptedAbstract: Climate change is increasingly affecting the condition and lifespan of roads across Canada through rising temperatures, heavier rainfall, and more frequent extreme weather events. These factors, combined with heavier traffic and overloaded trucks, accelerate road deterioration, leading to more frequent maintenance and rehabilitation... MoreWednesday, April 29, 2026Khan S, Hossain K, Maadani O, Gaur A. (2026). Sensitivity Analysis of Projected Canadian Climatic Loading Parameters on Flexible Pavement Design. 105 th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board. Accepted.Abstract: This study investigates the sensitivity of flexible pavement performance to both historical and projected climate conditions across five Canadian cities over four 25- year design cycles (2000–2099). Hourly climate inputs from MERRA2 and dynamically downscaled CanRCM4 outputs under RCP 2.6, 4.5, and 8.5 were processed using the Pavement... MoreWednesday, April 29, 2026Khan S, Barzegaran J, Swarna S, Hossain K. (2025). Evaluating Flexible Pavement Rehabilitation Effectiveness under Diverse Climate Conditions Using LTPP Data and Machine Learning Techniques. CTAA 2025 Conference. Accepted.Abstract: Routine pavement maintenance and rehabilitation are the most crucial parts of the pavement management system (PMS) to keep the roads in serviceable condition. Depending on the severity of the surface deterioration, rehabilitation is prioritized over maintenance to increase the pavement’s lifespan. The International Roughness Index... MoreTuesday, April 28, 2026Khan S, Maadani O, Hossain K. (2025). Analysis of Climatic Loading Parameters of Environment and Climate Change Canada for Climate-Resilient Flexible Pavement Design across Canada. Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Conference. Accepted.Abstract: Climate change has introduced significant challenges to the performance and durability of flexible pavements due to variations in temperature, precipitation, and freeze-thaw cycles. To address these challenges, it is essential to understand the influence of climate change on the key environmental parameters on pavement design. The... MoreTuesday, April 28, 2026Khan S, Barzegaran J, Hossain K, Swarna S. (2025). Investigating the Performance of Rehabilitation Treatments Through IRI Models for Flexible Pavement Under Different Climate Scenarios Using Machine Learning Technique. 104th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board. Accepted.Abstract: Pavement maintenance and rehabilitation are critical components of a Pavement Management System (PMS), ensuring roads remain in serviceable condition, addressing distresses in a timely and cost-effective manner. Depending on the severity of the surface deterioration, rehabilitation is prioritized over maintenance, increasing the... MoreTuesday, April 28, 2026Zawad F S, Hossain K, Barzegaran J. (2025). Autonomous Vehicle and Infrastructure Demand: An Expert Opinion Survey. 104th TRB Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, USA. Accepted.Abstract: Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) are expected to fulfill the daily mobility needs of humans by offering more convenient and safer rides in the near future. However, to avail such tremendous benefits of autonomous vehicles, it is essential to understand the required infrastructure necessary to ensure the successful implementation of a high-level... MoreTuesday, April 28, 2026Chowdhury S A, Hossain K, Barzegaran J. (2025). Stakeholders’ Perception on Pavement Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in Canada. 104th TRB Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, USA. Accepted.Abstract: The integration of life cycle assessment (LCA) has become increasingly crucial in the Canadian pavement industry, primarily to address environmental and sustainability concerns. However, the practical application of LCA in pavement projects often faces obstacles such as lack of expertise, methodological inconsistencies, and data... MoreTuesday, April 28, 2026Chowdhury S A, Hossain K, Barzegaran J. (2024). Insights into GHG Emissions from Asphalt Pavement Structures in Ontario. CSCE 2024 Annual Conference, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada. Accepted.Abstract: As the substantial impact of greenhouse gases (GHG) becomes increasingly apparent on global climate patterns, the precise quantification of these GHG emissions emerges as a crucial step in environmental conservation and climate change mitigation. Being an integral feature of modern transportation facilities, asphalt pavement... MoreTuesday, April 28, 2026Zawad F S, Barzegaran J, Hossain K. (2024). Infrastructures for Autonomous Vehicle (SAE Level 4): An Academia Expert Survey. TAC 2024 Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Accepted.Abstract: The successful implementation and usage of autonomous vehicles (AVs) are mainly in the hands of the public. In this context, it is crucial to understand the factors influencing the public's intention to use an AV and their concerns regarding the existing roadway infrastructure for operating AVs in autonomous mode. This paper aims to... MoreSunday, April 26, 2026Barzegaran J, Khan S, Swarna S, Hossain K. (2024). Development of International Roughness Index Model for Canadian Conditions using Artificial Neural Networks. International Conference on Asphalt Pavement – ISAP 2024. AcceptedAbstract: Pavement Management System (PMS) is crucial in road network assessment and rehabilitation. One of the most significant and straightforward functional performance indices used in PMS is the International Roughness Index (IRI), which generally measures the road roughness of the pavement. Sophisticated road surface profiling equipment is... MoreSunday, April 26, 2026Khan S, Swarna S, Hossain K, Mehta Y. (2023). Systematic Evaluation of Impact of Pavement Design Parameters on Mechanical Responses that Cause Bottom-Up Cracking in Asphalt Concrete Overlay. 102nd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board.Abstract: Most of the Departments of Transportation in North America are shifting its focus from the construction of new roads to the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing highways. Every year thousands of kilometers of road are being maintained or rehabilitated in North America. So, there is a necessity to look for appropriate strategies to... MoreSunday, April 26, 2026Barzegaran J, Fakhri M, Dezfoulian R S, Hossain K. (2023). A New Approach in Estimating the Overall Condition of Asphalt Pavements Using a Combined Index: An Iranian Case Study. Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Annual Conference.Abstract: There exists two factors to assist in deciding whether or not a municipality should expect to have a roadway management system, these being population size and road network size. A large population tends to contribute more vehicles to the roads, which leads to frequent maintenance needs and therefore requires a road management system.... MoreSunday, April 26, 2026Islam T, Hossain K, Aurilio M, Bazan C, Caul G. (2022). Evaluation of Rheological Properties of SBS and Gilsonite Modified Asphalt Binders Containing Liquid Anti-Strip Additives. Transportation Research Board (TRB) 101st Annual Meeting At: Washington, D.C. Accepted.Abstract: Since 2008, the number of roads in Canada has been going up due to rapid urbanization and economic growth, and by 2020, there is more than 1.08 million kilometres of roads across the country. Around 90% of roads managed in Canada are paved with asphalt materials. During the service life, asphalt pavement experiences... MoreTuesday, May 18, 2021Guha S K, Hossain K, Bernier A. (2021). Our Efforts to Understand Roadway Assets Conditions and Management Techniques in Small Communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Annual Conference. Virtual Meeting. Accepted.... MoreTuesday, May 18, 2021Swarna S T, Hossain K, Bernier A. (2021). Selection of Appropriate Binder Grade for Changing Climate and Its Influence on Pavement Performance. 66th Annual Conference of Canadian Technical Asphalt Association (CTAA). Charlottetown, PE, Canada. Accepted.... MoreSunday, May 2, 2021Swarna S T, Hossain K. (2020). Changes in Asphalt Binder Grade Due to Climate Change in Canada. Testing and Modeling of Road and Embankment Materials (PS) Session. Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Annual Conference. Vancouver, BC, Canada. Presented.... MoreSunday, May 2, 2021Swarna S T, Hossain K. (2021). An Experimental Design Approach for The Design of Two-Lift Concrete Pavements. 10th International General Specialty Conference, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering. Virtual Meeting. Accepted.... MoreWednesday, August 12, 2020Reza A, Hossain K, Dhar A S. (2020). Compressibility Assessment of Roadway Embankments Using Tire Derived Aggregates (TDA). 100th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of National Academies of Science and Engineering. Washington DC, USA. Accepted.... MoreWednesday, August 12, 2020Reza A, Hossain K, Dhar A S. (2021). Compressibility Assessment of Roadway Embankments Using Tire Derived Aggregates (TDA). 100th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of National Academies of Science and Engineering. Washington DC, USA. Accepted.... MoreWednesday, August 12, 2020Guha S, Hossain K. (2020). Our Efforts to Understand Roadway Assets Conditions and Management Techniques in Small Communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 100th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of National Academies of Science and Engineering. Washington DC, USA. Under Review.... MoreWednesday, August 12, 2020Khan S, Ashish P K, Kannelli V, Hossain K, Tiwari D, Nagabhushana M N, Havanagi V G. (2020). Laboratory Investigation of Non-Conventional Material for an Inverted Pavement. 100th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of National Academies of Science and Engineering. Washington DC, USA. Under Review.... MoreWednesday, August 12, 2020Khan S, Nagabhushana M N, Hossain K, Tiwari D, Vittal U K G, Bazan C. (2020). Field Investigation of Inverted Pavement for Low Volume Road. 100th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of National Academies of Science and Engineering. Washington DC, USA. Under Review.... MoreWednesday, August 12, 2020Rana M, Hossain K. (2020). Effect of Traffic Projection on Pavement Performance: A Case Study for Canadian Provinces. 100th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of National Academies of Science and Engineering. Washington DC, USA. Under Review.... MoreWednesday, August 12, 2020Swarna S T, Hossain K, Pandya H, Mehta Y A. (2020). Assessing Climate Change Impact on Asphalt Binder Grade: Selection and its Implications. 100th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of National Academies of Science and Engineering. Washington DC, USA. Accepted.... MoreWednesday, August 12, 2020Swarna S T, Hossain K, Pandya H, Mehta Y A. (2021). Assessing Climate Change Impact on Asphalt Binder Grade: Selection and its Implications. 100th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of National Academies of Science and Engineering. Washington DC, USA. Accepted.... MoreMonday, July 20, 2020Ahmed R B, Aurilio V, Hossain K. (2020). Using Rejuvenating Agents to Improve Hot Mix Asphalt Incorporating Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP). 65th Annual Conference on Canadian Technical Asphalt Association (CTAA). Kelowna, BC, Canada.... MoreSunday, April 26, 2020Reza A, Hossain K, Dhar A. (2020). Compressibility Assessment of Roadway Embankments Using Tire Derived Aggregates (TDA). Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) Annual Conference. Saskatoon, Canada.... MoreWednesday, December 11, 2019Ahmed R B, Hossain K. (2020). Characterization of Rejuvenated Asphalt Binders Using FTIR and AFM Techniques. RILEM International Symposium on Bituminous Materials. Lyon, France.... MoreWednesday, December 4, 2019Dhasmana H, Hossain K, Karakas A, Swarna S T. (2019). Laboratory Investigation of the Characteristics of Rejuvenated Asphalt Binder. 64th Annual Conference of Canadian Technical Asphalt Association (CTAA). Montreal, QC, Canada... MoreMonday, August 5, 2019Khan S, Nagabhushana M N, Hossain K, Tiwari D. (2019). Investigation of Pavement Responses Using Multi-Depth Deflectometer. 99th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of National Academies of Science and Engineering. Washington DC, USA.... MoreMonday, August 5, 2019Khan S, Nagabhushana M N, Hossain K, Tiwari D. (2020). Investigation of Pavement Responses Using Multi-Depth Deflectometer. 99th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of National Academies of Science and Engineering. Washington DC, USA.... MoreMonday, August 5, 2019Alam R, Hossain K, Bazan C. (2019). A Systematic Approach to Estimate GWP from Pavement Vehicle Interaction Using Canadian LTPP Data. 99th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of National Academies of Science and Engineering. Washington DC, USA.... MorePage 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next » Share: Twitter, Facebook Short URL: https://carleton.ca/artel/?p=7664