Grupo Geosi - Uniandes

Publications

Journal Paper

2021

Rivera, C., Caro, S. Arámbula-Mercado, E., Sánchez, D., and Karki, P (2021). “Evaluation of the impact of HiMA binders on the durability of porous friction courses (PFC)”. Under review.
Rivera, C., Caro, S., Arámbula-Mercado, E., Karki, P., and Sánchez, D. (2021). “Comparative evaluation of ageing effects on the properties of regular and highly polymer modified asphalt binders”. Construction and Building Materials. Volume 302, 4 October 2021, 124163, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124163
Rochlani, M- Leischner, Caro, S., Canon Falla, G., Wellner, F. (2021) “Understanding the influence of temperature and frequency on the fatigue resistance of bitumen”. Construction and Building Materials, 296, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.123754
Caro, S., Manrique-Sanchez, L., and Kim, Y-R. (2021) “Computational Evaluation of Long-Term Ravelling Susceptibility of Permeable Friction Courses (PFC)”. Construction and Building Materials. Construction and Building Materials, 291 123306 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.123306
Cala, A. and Caro, S. (2021) “Predictive Quantitative Model for Assessing AsphaltAggregate Adhesion Quality Based on Aggregate Chemistry”. Road Materials and Pavement Design

2020

Villacreses, J. P., Caicedo, B., Caro, S., & Yépez, F. (2020). A novel procedure to determine shear dynamic modulus and damping ratio for partial saturated compacted fine-grained soils. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 131, 106029
Manrique, L., Caro, S., Castillo, D., Estrada, N. and Alvarez, A.E. (2020) “Random Generation of PFC Microstructures through DEM Gravimetric Methods”. Road Materials and Pavement Design. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2020.1860804
Espinosa, L., Caro, S., and Wills, J. (2020) “Study of the Influence of the Loading Rate on the Fracture Behaviour of Asphalt Mixtures and Asphalt Mortars”. Construction and Building Materials, 262, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120037
Manrique, L., Caro, S., and Kim, Y.R. (2020) “Coupled effects of ageing and moisture on the fracture properties of Permeable Friction Courses (PFC)”. International Journal of Pavement Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2020.1784417
Rocheli, M., Leichester, S., Warehamb, D., Caro, S., Canon-Falla, G., and Wellner, F. (2020) “Investigating the Performance-related Properties of Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen Using Rheology-based Tests”. International Journal of Pavement Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2020.1776868.
Villacreces, J.P., Caicedo, B., Caro, S., and Yepez, F. (2020) “A novel procedure to determine shear dynamic modulus and damping ratio for partial saturated compacted fine-grained soils”, Soil Dynamic and Earthquake Engineering, 131, 106029. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2019.106029 [
Montañez, J., Caro, S., Carrizosa, D., Calvo, A., and Sánchez, X. (2020) “Variability of the mechanical properties of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) obtained from different sources.” Construction and Building Materials, 230, 116968. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.116968

2019

2018

2017

2016

Caro, S., Vega, N., Husserl, J., and Alvarez, A.E. (2016) “Studying the impact of biomodifiers produced from agroindustrial wastes on asphalt binders”. Construction and Building Materials.126, 369-380. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.09.043
Hernandez-Saenz, Maria A., Caro, S., Arambula, E., and Epps-Martin, A. D. (2016) “Mix design, performance and maintenance of Permeable Friction Courses (PFC) in the United States: State of the Art”. Construction and Building Materials. 111, 358-367. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.02.053

2015

Castillo, D., Caro, S., Darabi, M., Masad, E. (2015) “Studying the effect of microstructural properties on the mechanical degradation of asphalt mixtures”. Construction and Building Materials. 93, 70-83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.05.108
Caro, S., Castillo, D., and Masad, E. (2015) “Incorporating the heterogeneity of asphalt mixtures in the mechanical modelling of flexible pavements subjected to moisture diffusion”. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 16.5, 432-444. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2015.1007236
Caro, S., Sanchez, D., and Caicedo, B. (2015) “Methodology to characterise nonstandard asphalt materials using DMA testing: application to natural asphalt mixtures”. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 16.1, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2014.893328

2014

Caro, S., Diaz, A., Rojas, D., and Nuñez, D. (2014) “A Micromechanical model to evaluate the impact of air void content and connectivity in the oxidation of asphalt mixtures”. Construction and Building Materials, 61, 181-190. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.03.013
Castillo, D., and Caro, S. (2014) “Probabilistic modeling of air void variability of asphalt mixtures in flexible pavements”, Construction and Building Materials, 61, 138-146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.02.075
Castillo, D., and Caro, S. (2014) “Effects of air voids variability on the thermomechanical response of asphalt mixtures”. International Journal of Pavement Engineering. 15.2, 110-121. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2013.837464
Caro, S., Castillo, D., and Sánchez-Silva, M. (2014) “Methodology for modeling the uncertainty of material properties in asphalt pavements”. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE. 26.3, 440-448. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0000841
Caro, S.; Sanchez, D. B.; Caicedo, B., 2014, Methodology to characterise non-standard asphalt materials using DMA testing: application to natural asphalt mixtures. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAVEMENT ENGINEERING, Volume: 16, Issue: 1 Pages: 1-10.

2012

Caro, S., Beltran, D., Alvarez, A., and Estakhri, C. (2012) “Analysis of moisture damage susceptibility of Warm Mix Asphalt (wma) mixtures based on Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (dma) testing and a fracture mechanics model”. Construction and Building Materials. 35, 460-467. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2012.04.035
Alvarez, A., Ovalles, E., and Caro, S. (2012). “Assessment of the effect of mineral filler on asphalt-aggregate interfaces based on thermodynamic processes”. Construction and Building Materials. 28.1,599-606. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2011.08.089
Alvarez, A., Caro, S., and Ovalle E. (2012). “Experiencias en la Caracterización de Cementos Asfálticos y Agregados Empleando Energía Superficial Libre”. Carreteras, 185, 53-63.

2011

Caro, S., E. Masad, A. Sánchez-Silva, M. and Little, D. (2011) “Stochastic micromechanical model of the deterioration of asphalt mixtures subject to moisture diffusion processes,” International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 35.10, 1079-1097. https://doi.org/10.1002/nag.943
Caro, S., y Alvarez, A. (2011). “Evaluación de la Susceptibilidad al Daño por Humedad de Mezclas Asfálticas Empleando Propiedades Termodinámicas” Revista Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Antioquia, 58, 95-104.

2010

Caro, S., E. Masad, Bhasin, A., Little, D. and Sánchez -Silva, M. (2010) “Probabilistic modeling of the effect of air voids on the mechanical performance of asphalt mixtures subjected to moisture diffusion” Journal of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists (AAPT), 79, 221-252.
Masad, E., Howson, J.E., Bhasin, A., Caro, S. and Little, D. (2010) “Relationship of ideal work of fracture to practical work of fracture: background and experimental results” Journal of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists, 79, 81-218.
Arambula, E., Caro, S., and Masad, E. (2010). “Experimental measurement and numerical simulation of water vapor diffusion through asphalt pavement materials”. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 22.6, 588-598. 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0000059
Caro, S., Masad, E., Bhasin, A., and Little, D. (2010) “Micromechanical modeling of the influence of material properties on moisture-induced damage in asphalt mixtures “. Construction and Building Materials, 24.7, 1184-1192. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2009.12.022
Caro, S., Masad, E., Bhasin, A., and Little, D. (2010) “Coupled micromechanical model of moisture-induced damage in asphalt mixtures “. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 22.4, 380-388. DOI: 10.1061/ASCEMT.1943-5533.0000031

2009

Alvarez, A. E. y Caro, S. (2009). “Determinación de la energía superficial libre de cementos asfálticos colombianos”. Ingeniería e Investigación, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, 29.2, 20-24.

2007-2008

Caro, S., Masad, E., Airey, G., Bhasin, A., and Little, D. (2008) “Probabilistic analysis of fracture in asphalt mixtures caused by moisture damage “. Transportation Research Record, 2057.1, 28-36. https://doi.org/10.3141/2057-04
Caro, S., Masad, E., Bhasin, A., and Little, D. (2008) “Moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixtures, Part I: Mechanisms”. International Journal of Pavement Engineering. 9.2, 81-98. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298430701792128
Caro, S., Masad, E., Bhasin, A., and Little, D. (2008) “Moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixtures, Part II: Characterization and Modeling”. International Journal of Pavement Engineering. 9.2, 99-114. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298430701792144
Alvarez, A.E., Arámbula, E., y Caro, S. (2008). “Tomografía computarizada con rayos-x y sistema de imágenes de agregados (AIMS) para el estudio de mezclas asfálticas y agregados” (in Spanish). Ingeniería e Investigación, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, 28.2, 142-151.

2005-2006

Arroyo O., Junca M., Sánchez M., Caro S., Caicedo B. 2006. Reliability based design of asphalt pavements. Journal Of Pavement Engineering., v.4, n.6, p.281 – 294

Before 2004

Caro, S., Coral, L., Caicedo, C. (2003). “Modelación del ahuellamiento en mezclas asfálticas de pavimentos”. Revista de Ingeniería, Universidad de los Andes. 18, 4147.
Caro, S. y Reyes, J.C. (2003). “Practicas docentes que promueven el aprendizaje activo en ingeniería civil. Revista de Ingeniería, Universidad de Los Andes. 18, 4855.
Caro, S., García, C., y Caicedo, C. (2002). “Modelo numérico para analizar el efecto del clima en pavimentos”. Revista De Ingeniería, Universidad De Los Andes. 15, 4-9.

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