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Prof. Yong-Rak Kim's Research Group

Materials and Infrastructures

Texas A&M University College of Engineering

Publications

Journal Papers

  1. Bazarbekova, A., Kim, Y. R., Little, D. N., & Rushing, J. F. (2025). Novel Test to Assess Moisture-Induced Durability of Stabilized Soils Under Cyclic Loading. Transportation Research Record, 03611981251339167.
  2. Bazarbekova, A., Kim, Y. R., Little, D., Jung, J. S., & Park, Y. B. (2025). Laboratory and field assessment of gypsum-modified aluminosilicate blends for expansive clay stabilization. Transportation Geotechnics, 101884.
  3. Feng, Y., Eun, J., Kim, S., & Kim, Y. R. (2025). Three-dimensional evaluation of effective thermal conductivity in micro-carbon fiber reinforced clay soils with varying fiber distributions. Geomechanics for Energy and the Environment, 100743.
  4. Rahmani, M., Kim, Y. R., Little, D. N., & Rushing, J. F. (2025). Characterisation of rutting in unbound granular material of airfield pavements using time-dependent modified Drucker–Prager cap model. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 26(1), 2531188.
  5. Feng, Y., Kim, S., Kim, Y. R., Dzenis, Y., & Eun, J. (2025). Evaluation of desiccation cracking characteristics of inorganic micro-fiber-reinforced engineered barrier material (IMEBM) for geological repository. Acta Geotechnica, 1-19.
  6. Noh, D. H., Kim, S., Calaunan, J. M. F. V., Feng, Y., Eun, J., & Kim, Y. R. (2025). Bentonite as an engineered barrier material for nuclear waste repository-Geotechnical perspectives, key properties, knowledge gaps, and opportunities. Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 57(10).
  7. Jeon, I. K., Kim, Y. R., & Rickman, D. L. (2025). Physical, Mechanical, and Microstructural Characterization of NUW-LHT-5m Lunar Highland Simulant Through Spark Plasma Sintering. Advances in Space Research.
  8. Jeon, I. K., Kim, Y. R., & Bullard, J. W. (2025). Examining the Effects of Biochar Characteristics on Early-Age Hydration and Fresh Properties of Cement Paste. Transportation Research Record, 03611981251345760. https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981251345760
  9. Kommidi, S. R., Kim, Y. R., & Kim, D. G. (2025). Modeling of viscoelastic deformation and rate-dependent fracture damage in rat bone. International Journal of Damage Mechanics, 34(6), 920-943.https://doi.org/10.1177/10567895241245716
  10. Curado, T. D. S., de Rezende, L. R., Teixeira, J. E. S. L., & Kim, Y. R. (2025). Microstructural Characteristics of Sand Asphalt Mortar. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 53(4). https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20240470
  11. Noh, D. H., Kim, S., Eun, J., & Kim, Y. R. (2025). Experimental study on gas permeability and desiccation cracking of fiber-reinforced compacted bentonite at high temperature. Construction and Building Materials, 478, 141053. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.141053.
  12. Feng, Y., Eun, J., Kim, S., & Kim, Y. R. (2025). Application of physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) solution to coupled thermal and hydraulic processes in silty sands. International Journal of Geo-Engineering, 16(1), 1-https://doi.org/10.1186/s40703-025-00232-w
  13. Rahmani, M., & Kim, Y. R. (2025). Coupled thermo-mechanical modeling of reflective cracking in flexible pavements. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 308, 113129.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2024.113129
  14. Setiawan, D. M., & Kim, Y. R. (2025). A Review on Structural Configuration and Constitutive Material Behavior of Rail Tracks in Finite Element Modeling. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 100160.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kscej.2025.100160
  15. Rickman, D. L., Archer, P. D., Kovtun, R. N., Barmatz, M., Creedon, M., Dotson, B., … & Wilkerson, R. P. (2024). Characterization of NUW-LHT-5m, A Lunar Highland Simulant. Technical Publication, (20240007991). https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20240007991
  16. Bazarbekova, A., Kim, Y. R., Little, D. N., & Rushing, J. F. (2024). A simple testing-analysis method to evaluate the mechanical characteristics of soils under cyclic loading. International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/19386362.2024.2397710
  17. Gholami, S., Kim, Y. R., Little, D., Kwon, S., & Jung, J. S. (2024). Carbonation of one-part alkali-activated materials incorporated by MgO: Phase characteristics and micromechanical properties. Construction and Building Materials, 441, 137400. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.137400
  18. Jeon, I. K., Gan, Y., Wei, C., Kim, Y. R., & Wu, C. (2024). Biochar-geopolymer composite for structural capacitors. Materials Letters, 136856. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2024.136856
  19. Al Jebaei, H., Aryal, A., Jeon, I. K., Azzam, A., Kim, Y. R., & Baltazar, J. C. (2024). Evaluating the potential of optimized PCM-wallboards for reducing energy consumption and CO2 emission in buildings. Energy and Buildings, 114320.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2024.114320
  20. Kommidi, S. R., Kim, Y. R., & Kim, D. G. (2024). Modeling of viscoelastic deformation and rate-dependent fracture damage in rat bone. International Journal of Damage Mechanics, 10567895241245716.https://doi.org/10.1177/10567895241245716
  21. Rahmani, M., Azzam, A., Grasley, J., Kim, Y. R., Eun, J., & Kim, S. (2024). Inverse characterization of shrinkage and fracture of bentonite buffer material for geological repositories of nuclear waste using an integrated DIC-FEM approach. Computers and Geotechnics, 169, 106182. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2024.106182
  22. Huang, J., Grajales, J. A., Akula, P., Little, D. N., Kim, Y. R., & Rushing, J. F. (2024). Strength and Fracture Properties of Sandy Subgrade Soil Treated with Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 36(5), 04024065. https://doi.org/10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-16709
  23. Grasley, J., Azzam, A., Rahmani, M., Kim, Y. R., Eun, J., & Kim, S. (2024). Evaluation of Desiccation Behavior in Basalt Microfiber–Reinforced Bentonite Clay for Geological Repositories of Nuclear Spent Fuel Using Digital Image Correlation. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 52(1). http://10.1520/JTE20230299
  24. Feng, Y., Eun, J., Kim, S., & Kim, Y. R. (2024). Evaluation of Equivalent Thermal Conductivity for Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Bentonite through Experimental and Numerical Analysis. Computers and Geotechnics, 165, 105880. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2023.105880
  25. Bazarbekova, A., Naik, S. R., Kim, Y. R., Little, D., Jung, J. S., & Park, Y. B. (2024). One-part alkali-activated soil stabilization with sodium metasilicate: Mechanical-geochemical-mineralogical characterization. Transportation Geotechnics, 44, 101163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2023.101163
  26. Teixeira, J. E. S. L., Junior, C. M. A., de Rezende, L. R., Branco, V. T. F. C., & Kim, Y. R. (2023). Evaluation of asphalt concrete’s fatigue behavior using cyclic semi-circular bending test. Construction and Building Materials, 400, 132772. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.132772
  27. Jeon, I. K., Azzam, A., Al Jebaei, H., Kim, Y. R., Aryal, A., & Baltazar, J. C. (2023). Effects of alkali-activated slag binder and shape-stabilized phase change material on thermal and mechanical characteristics and environmental impact of cementitious composite for building envelopes. Journal of Building Engineering, 76, 107296. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107296
  28. Rahmani, M., Azzam, A., Grasley, J., Kim, Y. R., Eun, J., & Kim, S. (2023, June). Computational-Experimental Approach for Determining Material Parameters of Bentonite Clay in Engineered Barrier Systems for Nuclear Waste Repositories. In ARMA US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (pp. ARMA-2023). ARMA. https://doi.org/10.56952/ARMA-2023-0953
  29. Kommidi, S. R., Akula, P., Kim, Y. R., Little, D. N., & Rushing, J. (2023). Cyclic Strain Sweep Testing-Analysis to Evaluate the Mechanical Characteristics of Stabilized Soils. Transportation Geotechnics, 100944. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2023.100944
  30. Jeon, I. K., Azzam, A., Al Jebaei, H., Kim, Y. R., Aryal, A., & Baltazar, J. C. (2023). Effects of Shape-stabilized Phase Change Materials in Cementitious Composites on Thermal-Mechanical Properties and Economic Benefits. Applied Thermal Engineering, 119444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2022.119444
  31. Kommidi, S. R., Elwardany, M., Kim, Y. R., & Mensching, D. J. (2023). Finite Element Modeling of FHWA-Accelerated Loading Facility Test Sections With Fatigue Damage Using a Nonlinear Viscoelastic Cohesive Zone Integrated With Gaussian Damage Evolution. Transportation Research Record, 03611981221105067. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198122110506
  32. Gholami, S., Hu, J., & Kim, Y. R. (2022). Assessment of bonding, durability, and low-temperature performance of cement-based rapid patching materials for pavement repair. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2022.2120990
  33. Frossard, R. M., Teixeira, J. E. S. L., & Kim, Y. R. (2022). Effects of aggregate/filler characteristics on semi-circular bend fracture parameters of asphalt concrete mixtures subject to moisture damage. Transportation Research Record, 2676(11), 408-421.https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981221093329
  34. Feng, Y., Eun, J., Kim, S., & Kim, Y. R. (2022). Comparison of Desiccation Cracks between Bentonite and Inorganic Microfiber Reinforced Bentonite for Engineered Barrier System. Nuclear Science and Engineering.
  35. Nsengiyumva, G., & Kim, Y. R. (2022). Field Displacement-Based Inverse Method for Elastic and Viscoelastic Constitutive Properties. Experimental Mechanics, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11340-022-00876-0
  36. Gholami, S., Zhang, X., Kim, Y. J., Kim, Y. R., Cui, B., Shin, H. S., & Lee, J. (2022). Hybrid Microwave Sintering of a Lunar Soil Simulant: Effects of Processing Parameters on Microstructure Characteristics and Mechanical Properties. Materials & Design, 110878. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2022.110878
  37. Akula, P., Naik, S., Gholami, S., Kim, Y. R., Little, D., & Rushing, J. (2022). Engineering and Mineralogical Evaluation of a Rapid-Strength Stabilizer for Expansive Clays. In Geo-Congress 2022 (pp. 232-240). https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784484012.024
  38. Alanazi, H., Kim, Y. R., Hu, J., Little, D. N., & Jung, J. S. (2022). Multiscale Characterization of Fly Ash–Based Geopolymer and Type V Portland Cement Exposed to MgSO 4. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 34(6), 04022095. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0004240
  39. Manrique-Sanchez, L., Caro, S., & Kim, Y. R. (2022). Coupled effects of ageing and moisture on the fracture properties of Permeable Friction Courses (PFC). International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 23(4), 972-984. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2020.1784417
  40. Frossard, R. M., Teixeira, J. E. S. L., & Kim, Y. R. (2022). Effects of Aggregate/Filler Characteristics on Semi-Circular Bend Fracture Parameters of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures Subject to Moisture Damage. Transportation Research Record, 03611981221093329. https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981221093329
  41. Amelian, S., Song, C. R., Kim, Y., Lindemann, M., & Bitar, L. (2022). Weathering durability of biopolymerized shales and glacial tills. Geomechanics and Engineering, 28(4), 375-384. https://doi.org/10.12989/gae.2022.28.4.375
  42. Kim, Y. R., Teixeira, J. E., Kommidi, S. R., Little, D. N., Aragao, F. T., Manrique‐Sanchez, L., & Souza, F. V. (2021). Rate‐dependent fracture modeling of bituminous media using nonlinear viscoelastic cohesive zone with Gaussian damage function. Computer‐Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 36(11), 1365-1381.https://doi.org/10.1111/mice.12754
  43. Zhao, J., Jafarzadeh, S., Rahmani, M., Chen, Z., Kim, Y. R., & Bobaru, F. (2021). A peridynamic model for galvanic corrosion and fracture. Electrochimica Acta, 391, 138968.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2021.138968
  44. Mamirov, M., Hu, J., & Kim, Y. R. (2021). Effective Reduction of Cement Content in Pavement Concrete Mixtures Based on Theoretical and Experimental Particle Packing Methods. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 33(10), 04021277.https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0003890
  45. Liu, E. Kim, A. Ni, Y. Kim, F. Zheng, B. S. Lee, and D. Kim. (2021). “Multiscale Characterization of Ovariectomized Rat Femur.” Journal of Biomechanics, 122: 110462. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110462
  46. Caro, L. M. Sanchez, and Y. Kim. (2021). “Computational Evaluation of Long-term Raveling Susceptibility of Permeable Friction Courses (PFC).” Construction and Building Materials, 291: 123306
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.123306
  47. Zhang, S. Gholami2, M. Khedmati, B. Cui, Y. Kim, Y-J. Kim, H-S. Shin, and J. Lee. (2021). “Spark Plasma Sintering of a Lunar Regolith Simulant: Effects of Parameters on Microstructure Evolution, Phase Transformation, and Mechanical Properties.” Ceramics International, 47: 5209-5220.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.10.100
  48. Mamirov, J. Hu, and Y. Kim. (2021). “Effective Reduction of Cement Content in Pavement Concrete Mixtures Based on Theoretical and Experimental Particle Packing Methods.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, in press. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0003890
  49. R. Rezende, S. R. Kommidi2, Y. Kim, and M. Khedmati2. (2021). “Strain Sweep Fatigue Testing of Sand Asphalt Mortar to Investigate the Effects of Sample Geometry, Binder Film Thickness, and Testing Temperature.” Transportation Research Record, https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981211011646
  50. R. Kommidi2 and Y. Kim. (2021). “Dynamic Shear Rheometer Testing and Mechanistic Conversion to Predict Bending Beam Rheometer Low Temperature Behavior of Bituminous Binder.” Construction and Building Materials, 267: 120563. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120563
  51. L. Moura, J. Teixeira, R. A. Simao, M. Khedmati2, Y. Kim, and P. M. Pires. (2020). “Adhesion between Steel Slag Aggregates and Bituminous Binder Based on Surface Characteristics and Mixture Moisture Resistance.” Construction and Building Materials, 264: 120685.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120685
  52. Rahmani2, Y. Kim, Y. B. Park, and J. S. Jung. (2020). “Mechanistic Analysis of Pavement Damage and Performance Prediction Based on Finite Element Modeling with Viscoelasticity and Fracture of Mixtures.” LHI Journal of Land, Housing, and Urban Affairs, 11(2): 95-104
    https://doi.org/10.5804/LHIJ.2020.11.2.95
  53. Zhang, J. Teixeira, D. N. Little, and Y. Kim. (2020). “Prediction of Fatigue Crack Growth Behavior of Chemically Stabilized Materials Using Simple Monotonic Fracture Test Integrated with Computational Cohesive Zone Modeling.” Composite Part B: Engineering, 200: 108367
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2020.108367
  54. Manrique-Sanchez2, S. Caro, and Y. Kim. (2020). “Coupled Effects of Ageing and Moisture on the Fracture Properties of Permeable Friction Course (PFC).” International Journal of Pavement Engineering
    https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2020.1784417
  55. Nsengiyumva2, H. F. Haghshenas, Y. Kim, and S. R. Kommidi2. (2020). “Mechanical- Chemical Characterization of the Effects of Type, Dosage, and Treatment Methods of Rejuvenators in Aged Bituminous Materials.” Transportation Research Record, 2674(3), 126-138
    https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198120909110
  56. R. Kommidi2, Y. Kim, and L. R. de Rezende. (2020). “Fatigue Characterization of Binder with Aging in Two Length Scales: Sand Asphalt Mortar and Parallel Plate Binder Film.” Construction and Building Materials, 237, 117588. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117588
  57. Wang and Y. Kim. (2020). “Advanced Modeling and Characterization of Civil Infrastructure Materials.” Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 146(4), 02020001. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0001749
  58. Zhang, M. Khedmati2, Y. Kim, H. Shin, J. Lee, Y-J. Kim, and B. Cui. (2020). “Microstructure Evolution during Spark Plasma Sintering of FJS-1 Lunar Soil Simulant.” Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 103(2), 899-911. https://doi.org/10.1111/jace.16808
  59. Khedmati2 and Y. Kim. (2020). “Multiscale Characterization to Examine the Effects of Aggregate Properties on Aggregate-Paste Interphase in Cement Concrete Mixtures.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 32(4): 04020059. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0003106
  60. Zare-Rami2 and Y. Kim. (2019). “MIDAS-VT-Pre: Software to Generate 2D Finite Element Model of Particle/Fiber Embedded Composites with Cohesive Zones.” SoftwareX, 10, 100292
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.softx.2019.100292
  61. F. Fonseca, J. E. S. Teixeira, V. T. C. Branco, and Y. Kim. (2019). “Evaluation of Effects of Filler By-Products on Fine Aggregate Matrix Viscoelasticity and Fatigue-Fracture Characteristics.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 31(10), 04019240. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0002891
  62. Zhang, D. N. Little, N. Hariharan, and Y. Kim. (2019). “Prediction of Climate Specific Vertical Movement of Pavements Based on Numerical Simulation of Rainwater Infiltration Using Hydrus-2D.” Computers and Geotechnics, 115, 103172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2019.103172
  63. Gholami2, J. Hu, and Y. Kim. (2019). “Performance of Portland Cement Based Rapid Patching Materials with Different Cement and Accelerators Types and Cement Contents.” Transportation Research Record.
    https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198119852330
  64. Nsengiyumva2 and Y. Kim. (2019). “Effect of Testing Configuration in Semi-Circular Bending Fracture of Asphalt Mixtures: Experiments and Statistical Analyses.” Transportation Research Record.
    https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198119839343
  65. A. Rodrigues, J. E. S. Teixeira, Y. Kim, D. N. Little, and F. V. Souza. (2019). “Crack Modeling of Bituminous Mixtures Using Extrinsic Nonlinear Viscoelastic Cohesive Zone (NVCZ) Model.” Construction and Building Materials, 204, 520-529. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.01.215
  66. Fallah1, F. Khabaz, Y. Kim, S-R. Kommidi2, and H. Haghshenas2. (2019). “Molecular Dynamics Modeling and Simulation of Bituminous Binder Chemical Aging Due to Variation of Oxidation Level and Saturate-Aromatic-Resin-Asphaltene Fraction.” Fuel, 237, 71-80.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2018.09.110
  67. Alanazi2, J. Hu, and Y. Kim. (2019). “Effect of Slag, Silica Fume, and Metakaolin on Properties and Performance of Alkali-Activated Fly Ash at Ambient Temperature.” Construction and Building Materials, 197, 747-756. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.11.172
  68. Khedmati2, Y. Kim, and J. A. Turner. (2019). “Investigation of the Interphase between Recycled Aggregates and Cementitious Binding Materials Using Integrated Microstructural- Nanomechanical-Chemical Characterization.” Composites – Part B: Engineering, 158, 218- 229.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.09.041
  69. F. Haghshenas2, Y. Kim, S-R. Kommidi2, D. Nguyen0, D. F. Haghshenas, and M. Morton. (2018). “Evaluation of Long-Term Effects of Rejuvenation on Reclaimed Binder Properties Based on Chemical-Rheological Tests and Analyses.” Materials and Structures, 51:134.
    https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-018-1262-4
  70. Khedmati2, H. Alanazi2, Y. Kim, G. Nsengiyumva2, and S. Moussavi0. (2018). “Effects of Na2O/SiO2 Molar Ratio on Aggregate-Paste Interphase in Fly Ash-Based GeopolymerMixtures through Multiscale Measurements.” Construction and Building Materials, 191, 564- 574.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.10.024
  71. Zhang, M. Sakhaeifar, D. N. Little, A. Bhasin, and Y. Kim. (2018). “Characterization of Crack Growth Rate of Surfer-Extended Asphalt Mixtures Using Cyclic Semicircular Bending Test.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 30(12): 04018311. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0002517
  72. Zare-Rami2, M. Khedmati2, Y. Kim, G. Nsengiyumva2, and H. Alanazi2. (2018). “Two-way Linked Multiscale Method Integrated with Nanomechanical Approaches to Model Highly Heterogeneous Cementitious Materials.” Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 144(10): 04018095.
    https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0001518
  73. Im, T. You3, Y. Kim, G. Nsengiyumva2, R. Rea, and H. F. Haghshenas2. (2018). “Evaluation of Thin-Lift Overlay Pavement Preservation Practice: Mixture Testing, Pavement Performance, and Lifecycle Cost Analysis.” Journal of Transportation Engineering: Part B – Pavements, 144(3): 04018037. https://doi.org/10.1061/JPEODX.0000064
  74. F. Haghshenas2, Y. Kim, M. Morton, T. Smith, M. Khedmati2, and D. F. Haghshenas. (2018). “Effects of Softening Additives on the Moisture Susceptibility of Recycled Bituminous Materials Using Chemical-Mechanical-Imaging Methods.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 30(9): 04018207.
    https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0002405
  75. Amelian2 and Y. Kim. (2018). “Performance Assessment of Interlayers with Different Tack Coats by Considering Loading Types and Failure Modes.” Transportation Research Record, 2672(28), 1-9.
    https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198118768528
  76. You3, Y. Kim, K. Zare-Rami2, and D. N. Little. (2018). “Multiscale Modeling of Asphaltic Pavements: Comparison with Field Performance and Parametric Analysis of Design Variables.” Journal of Transportation Engineering: Part B – Pavements, 144(2), 04018012.
    https://doi.org/10.1061/JPEODX.0000040
  77. Khedmati2, Y. Kim, J. A. Turner, H. Alanazi2, and C. Nguyen. (2018). “An Integrated Microstructural-Nanomechanical-Chemical Approach to Examine Material-Specific Characteristics of Cementitious Interphase Regions.” Materials Characterization, 138, 154- 164.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2018.01.045
  78. Ban3, S. Im2, Y. Kim, and J. S. Jung. (2018). “Laboratory Tests and Finite Element Simulations to Model Thermally-induced Reflective Cracking of Composite Pavements.” International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 19(3), 220-230. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2017.1279491
  79. Zare-Rami2, S. Amelian2, Y. Kim, T. You3, and D. N. Little. (2017). “Modeling the 3D Fracture-Associated Behavior of Viscoelastic Asphalt Mixtures Using 2D Microstructures.” Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 182, 86-99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2017.07.015
  80. T. S. Aragao, G. A. Badilla-Vargas, D. A. Hartmann, and Y. Kim. (2017). “Characterization of Temperature- and Rate-Dependent Fracture Properties of Fine Aggregate Bituminous Mixtures Using an Integrated Numerical-Experimental Approach.” Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 180, 195-212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2017.05.036
  81. Nabizadeh1, H. F. Haghshenas2, Y. Kim, and F. T. S. Aragao. (2017). “Effects of Rejuvenators on High-RAP Mixtures Based on Multiscale Laboratory Tests.” Construction and Building Materials, 152, 65-73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.06.101
  82. You3, Y. Kim, and T. Park. (2017). “Two-way Coupled Multiscale Model for Predicting Mechanical Behavior of Bone Subjected to Viscoelastic Deformation and Fracture Damage.” Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, 139, 021016 (1-8). https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035618
  83. H. Osmari, F. T. S. Aragao, L. F. M. Leite, R. A. Simao, L. M. G. Motta, and Y. Kim. (2017). “Chemical, Microstructural, and Rheological Characterizations of Binders to Evaluate Aging and Rejuvenation.” Transportation Research Record, 2632, 14-24. https://doi.org/10.3141/2632-02
  84. Zhang, D. N. Little, J. Saavdra, T. You3, and Y. Kim. (2017). “Use of Semicircular Bending Test and Cohesive Zone Modeling to Evaluate Fracture Resistance of Stabilized Soils.” Transportation Research Record, 2657, 67-77.
    https://doi.org/10.3141/2657-08
  85. You3, S. Im2, Y. Kim, and D. N. Little. (2017). “Mechanistic Modeling to Evaluate Structural Performance of Bituminous Pavements with Inelastic Deformation and Fatigue Damage of Mixtures.” Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 143(4): 04016126. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0001197
  86. Nsengiyumva2, T. You3, and Y. Kim. (2016). “Experimental-Statistical Investigation of Testing Variables of a Semicircular Bending (SCB) Fracture Test Repeatability for Bituminous Mixtures, Journal of Testing and Evaluation. https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20160103
  87. Karki1, P. A. Yuya, Y. Kim, and J. A. Turner. (2016). “Nano-mechanical Properties of Constituent Phases in Bituminous Mixtures.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 28(10): 04016090-2.
    https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0001605
  88. T. S. Aragão, A. R. G. Pazos, L. M. G. Motta, and Y. Kim. (2016). “Effects of Morphological Characteristics of Aggregate Particles on the Mechanical Behavior of Bituminous Paving Mixtures.” Construction and Building Materials, 123, 444-453. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.07.013
  89. Kim, M. Haft-Javaherian1, and L. S. Castro2. (2016). “Two-dimensional Virtual Microstructure Generation of Particle-Reinforced Composites.” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 30(1): 04014112.
    https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CP.1943-5487.0000448
  90. Im2, T. You3, H. Ban3, and Y. Kim. (2015). “Multiscale Testing-Analysis of Asphaltic Materials Considering Viscoelastic and Viscoplastic Deformation.” International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
    https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2015.1066002
  91. T. S. Aragão, D. A. Hartmann, A. R. G. Pazos, and Y. Kim. (2015). “Virtual Fabrication and Computational Simulation of Asphalt Concrete Microstructure.” International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
    https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2015.1066009
  92. Kim and B. S. Underwood. (2015). “Editorial: Perspectives on Multiscale, Multiphase, and Multiphysics Issues in Bituminous Materials and Pavements.” International Journal of Pavement Engineering
    https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2015.1066008
  93. Ban3, S. Im2, and Y. Kim. (2015). “Mixed-mode Fracture Characterization of Fine Aggregate Mixtures Using Semicircular Bend Fracture Test and Extended Finite Element Modeling.” Construction and Building Materials, 101, 721-729.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.10.083
  94. Karki2, Y. Kim, and D. N. Little. (2015). “Dynamic Modulus Prediction of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures through Computational Micromechanics.” Transportation Research Record, 2507, 1-9.
    https://doi.org/10.3141/2507-01
  95. Kim, F. A. C. Freitas, J. S. Jung, and Y. Sim. (2015). “Characterization of Bitumen Fracture Using Tensile Fracture Tests Incorporated with Viscoelastic Cohesive Zone Model.” Construction and Building Materials, 88, 1-9.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.04.002
  96. Im2, H. Ban3, and Y. Kim. (2014). “Mode-dependent Fracture Behavior of Asphalt Mixtures with Semicircular Bend Test.” Transportation Research Record, 2447, 23-31. https://doi.org/10.3141/2447-03
  97. E. S. Teixeira2, Y. Kim, F. V. Souza2, D. H. Allen, and D. N. Little. (2014). “Multiscale Model for Asphalt Mixtures Subjected to Cracking and Viscoelastic Deformation.” Transportation Research Record, 2447, 136-145.
    https://doi.org/10.3141/2447-15
  98. T. S. Aragão2, D. A. Hartmann, Y. Kim, L. M. G. Motta, and M. H. Javaherian1. (2014). “Numerical-Experimental Approach to Characterize Fracture Properties of Asphalt Mixtures at Low Temperatures.” Transportation Research Record, 2447, 42-50. https://doi.org/10.3141/2447-05
  99. Ban3, P. Karki2, and Y. Kim. (2014). “Nanoindentation Test Integrated with Numerical Simulation to Characterize Mechanical Properties of Rock Materials.” Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 42(3), 787-796.
    https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20130035
  100. Im2, H. Ban3, and Y. Kim. (2014). “Characterization of Mode-I and Mode-II Fracture Properties of Fine Aggregate Matrix Using a Semicircular Specimen Geometry.” Construction and Building Materials, 52, 413-421.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2013.11.055
  101. Ban3, Y. Kim, and S. Rhee. (2013). “Computational Microstructure Modeling to Estimate Progressive Moisture Damage Behavior of Asphaltic Paving Materials.” International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 37, 2005-2020.
    https://doi.org/10.1002/nag.2117
  102. Kim, F. V. Souza2, and T. Park. (2013). “Multiscale Modeling of Damage Evolution in Viscoelastic Bituminous Mixtures Subjected to Cyclic Loading.” Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, 135(2),021005.
    https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023773
  103. Ban3, S. Im2, and Y. Kim. (2013). “Nonlinear Viscoelastic Approach to Model Damage- Associated Performance Behavior of Asphaltic Mixture and Pavement Structure.” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 40(4), 313-323.
    https://doi.org/10.1139/cjce-2012-0289
  104. Im2, Y. Kim, and H. Ban3. (2013). “Rate- and Temperature-Dependent Fracture Characteristics of Asphaltic Paving Mixtures.” Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 41(2), 257- 268.
    https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20120174
  105. Kim, F. V. Souza2, and J. E. S. Teixeira2. (2013). “A Two-Way Coupled Multiscale Model for Predicting Damage-Associated Performance of Asphaltic Roadways.” Computational Mechanics, 51, 187-201.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s00466-012-0716-8
  106. Kim, M. Hong1, D. H. Allen, and S. Park. (2013). “Statistical and Dimensional Analysis of Hot-Mix Asphalt Mixture Characteristics on Asphalt Pavement Analyzer Rutting Behavior.” International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 14(2), 103-115. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2011.633706
  107. Kim and F. T. S. Aragão2. (2013). “Microstructure Modeling of Rate-Dependent Fracture Behavior in Bituminous Paving Mixtures.” Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 63, 23-32.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.finel.2012.08.004
  108. Ban3, S. Park, and Y. Kim. (2013). “Performance Evaluation of Buried Concrete Pipe under Heavy Traffic Load.” Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society, 29(12), 69-75. https://doi.org/10.7843/kgs.2013.29.12.69
  109. T. S. Aragão2 and Y. Kim. (2012). “Mode I Fracture Characterization of Bituminous Paving Mixtures at Intermediate Service Temperatures.” Experimental Mechanics, 52(9), 1423-1434.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11340-012-9594-4
  110. Ban3 and Y. Kim. (2012). “Integrated Experimental-Numerical Approach to Model Progressive Moisture Damage Behavior of Bituminous Paving Mixtures.” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 39, 323-333.
    https://doi.org/10.1139/l2012-006
  111. Kim, J. Zhang1, and H. Ban3. (2012). “Moisture Damage Characterization of Warm-Mix Asphalt Mixtures Based on Laboratory-Field Evaluation.” Construction and Building Materials, 31, 204-211.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2011.12.085
  112. T. Souza1, Y. Kim, F. V. Souza2, and L. S. Castro2. (2012). “Experimental Testing and Finite Element Modeling to Evaluate the Effects of Aggregate Angularity on Bituminous Mixture Performance.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 24(3), 249-258. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0000386
  113. Kim, I. Pinto1, and S. Park. (2012). “Experimental Evaluation of Anti-Stripping Additives in Bituminous Mixtures through Multiple Scale Laboratory Test Results.” Construction and Building Materials, 29, 386-393. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2011.10.012
  114. Ban2, Y. Kim, and I. Pinto1. (2011). “Integrated Experimental-Numerical Approach to Estimate Material-Specific Moisture Damage Characteristics of Binder-Aggregate Interface.” Transportation Research Record, 2209, 9-17.
    https://doi.org/10.3141/2209-02
  115. Kim and A. Bhasin. (2011). “Preface: Advances in the Modelling of Bituminous Materials at Multiple Length Scales.” International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 12(4), 289.
    https://doi-org.srv-proxy1.library.tamu.edu/10.1080/10298436.2011.600811
  116. Kim. (2011). “Cohesive Zone Model to Predict Fracture in Bituminous Materials and Asphaltic Pavements: State-of-the-Art Review.” International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 12(4), 343-356.
    https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2011.575138
  117. T. S. Aragão2, Y. Kim, J. Lee3, and D. H. Allen. (2011). “Micromechanical Model for Heterogeneous Asphalt Concrete Mixtures Subjected to Fracture Failure.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 23(1), 30-38.
    https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0000004
  118. T. S. Aragão2, Y. Kim, P. Karki1, and D. N. Little. (2010). “Semiempirical, Analytical, and Computational Predictions of Dynamic Modulus of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures.” Transportation Research Record, 2181, 19-27.
    https://doi.org/10.3141/2181-03
  119. Lutif2, F. V. Souza2, Y. Kim, J. B. Soares, and D. H. Allen. (2010). “Multiscale Modeling to Predict the Mechanical Behavior of Asphalt Mixtures.” Transportation Research Record, 2181, 28-35.
    https://doi.org/10.3141/2181-04
  120. Kim, J. Lee3, and J. Lutif2. (2010). “Geometrical Evaluation and Experimental Verification to Determine Representative Volume Elements of Heterogeneous Asphalt Mixtures.” Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 38(6), 660-666. https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE102674
  121. Kim, F. T. S. Aragão2, D. H. Allen, and D. N. Little. (2010). “Damage Modeling of Bituminous Mixtures Considering Mixture Microstructure, Viscoelasticity, and Cohesive Zone Fracture.” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 37, 1125-1136. https://doi.org/10.1139/L10-043
  122. T. S. Aragão2, J. Lee3, Y. Kim, and P. Karki1. (2010). “Material-Specific Effects of Hydrated Lime on the Properties and Performance Behavior of Asphalt Mixtures and Asphaltic Pavements.” Construction and Building Materials, 24(4), 538-544. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2009.10.005
  123. Kim, J. S. Lutif2, and D. H. Allen. (2009). “Determining Representative Volume Elements of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures without Damage.” Transportation Research Record, 2127, 52- 59.
    https://doi.org/10.3141/2127-07
  124. V. Souza2, Y. Kim, G. A. Gazonas, and D. H. Allen. (2009). “Computational Model for Predicting Nonlinear Viscoelastic Damage Evolution in Materials Subjected to Dynamic Loading.” Composites Part B – Engineering, 40, 483-494. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2008.12.004
  125. Kim, H. Park, F. T. S. Aragão1, and J. S. Lutif1. (2009). “Effects of Aggregate Structure on Hot-Mix Asphalt Rutting Performance in Low Traffic Volume Local Pavements.” Construction and Building Materials, 23(6), 2177-2182. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2008.12.007
  126. Kim, H. J. Lee, Y. Kim, and H. B. Kim. (2009). “A Drainage System for Mitigating Moisture Damage to Bridge Deck Pavements.” Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering, 4(4), 168-176.
    10.3846/1822-427X.2009.4.168-176
  127. V. Souza2, D. H. Allen, and Y. Kim. (2008). “Multiscale Model for Predicting Damage Evolution in Composites Due to Impact Loading.” Composites Science and Technology, 68, 2624-2634.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2008.04.043
  128. Kim, J. Lutif1, A. Bhasin, and D. N. Little. (2008). “Evaluation of Moisture Damage Mechanisms and Effects of Additives in Asphalt Mixtures through Measurements of Mixture Component Properties and Performance Testing.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 20(10), 659-667.
    https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0899-1561(2008)20:10(659)
  129. F. Soares2, D. H. Allen, Y. Kim, C. Berthelot, J. B. Soares, and M. E. Rentschler. (2008). “A Computational Model for Predicting the Effect of Tire Configuration on Asphaltic Pavement Life.” Road Materials and Pavement Design, 9(2), 271-289. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14680629.2008.9690117
  130. Kim, D. H. Allen, and D. N. Little. (2007). “Computational Constitutive Model for Predicting Nonlinear Viscoelastic Damage and Fracture Failure of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures.” International Journal of Geomechanics, 102-110. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)1532-3641(2007)7:2(102)
  131. Kim, D. H. Allen, and D. N. Little. (2006). “Computational Model to Predict Fatigue Damage Behavior of Asphalt Mixtures under Cyclic Loading.” Transportation Research Record, 1970, 196-206.
    https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198106197000121
  132. Kim, H. J. Lee, D. N. Little, and Y. R. Kim. (2006). “A Simple Testing Method to Evaluate Fatigue Fracture and Damage Performance of Asphalt Mixtures.” Journal of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists, 75, 755-787. Walter J. Emmons Best Paper Award.
    https://experts.nebraska.edu/en/publications/a-simple-testing-method-to-evaluate-fatigue-fracture-and-damage-p
  133. Kim, D. H. Allen, and G. D. Seidel. (2006). “Damage-Induced Modeling of Elastic- Viscoelastic Randomly Oriented Particulate Composites.” Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, 18-27.
    https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2127960
  134. Kim, D. H. Allen, and D. N. Little. (2005). “Damage-Induced Modeling of Asphalt Mixtures through Computational Micromechanics and Cohesive Zone Fracture.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 17(5), 477-484.
    https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0899-1561(2005)17:5(477)
  135. Kim, D. N. Little, and R. L. Lytton. (2004). “Effect of Moisture Damage on Material Properties and Fatigue Resistance of Asphalt Mixtures.” Transportation Research Record, 1891, 48-54. Nomination of the K. B. Woods Best Paper Award. https://doi.org/10.3141/1891-07
  136. Kim and D. N. Little. (2004). “Linear Viscoelastic Analysis of Asphalt Mastics.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 16(2), 122-132.
    https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0899-1561(2004)16:2(122)
  137. Kim, D. N. Little, and Injun Song. (2003). “Effect of Mineral Fillers on Fatigue Resistance and Fundamental Material Characteristics: Mechanistic Evaluation.” Transportation Research Record, 1832, 1-8.
    https://doi.org/10.3141/1832-01
  138. Kim and H, Lee. (2003). “Evaluation of the Effect of Aging on Mechanical and Fatigue Properties of Sand Asphalt Mixtures.” Journal of Civil Engineering, 7(4), 389-398. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02895837
  139. S, Park and Kim. (2003). “A Simple Approach of Estimating the Shear Strength Parameters for Unsaturated Soil-Aggregate Systems.” Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society, 19(3), 75-82. https://www.koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO200311921763574.page
  140. Kim, D. N. Little, and R. L. Lytton. (2003). “Fatigue and Healing Characterization of Asphalt Mixtures.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 15(1), 75-83. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0899-1561(2003)15:1(75)
  141. N. Little, Y. Kim, and R. George. (2002). “Use of Continuum Damage Fatigue Model and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis to Assess the Impact of Polymer Modification on Asphalt Mixtures.” Journal of Applied Asphalt Binder Technology, 2(2), 61-80. https://trid.trb.org/view/1158265
  142. Kim, D. N. Little, and R. L. Lytton. (2002). “Use of Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) to Evaluate the Fatigue and Healing Potential of Asphalt Binders in Sand Asphalt Mixtures.” Journal of Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists, 71, 176-206. https://experts.umn.edu/en/publications/use-of-dynamic-mechanical-analysis-dma-to-evaluate-the-fatigue-an
  143. Kim, D. N. Little, and R. L. Lytton. (2001). “Evaluation of Microdamage, Healing, and Heat Dissipation of Asphalt Mixtures Using a Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer.” Transportation Research Record, 1767, 60-66.
    https://doi.org/10.3141/1767-08

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