Mostafa M. Arnaout

Investigating the effect of natural aggregate on asphalt mixture performance by integrating experimental evaluation and explainable machine learning

Abstract Natural aggregate (NA) is commonly incorporated into asphalt mixtures as part of the aggregate skeleton; however, excessive NA content may adversely affect mechanical strength and deformation resistance. This study investigates the influence of NA content on asphalt mixt...

Modeling the prediction of penetration rate of horizontal directional drilling

In the current practice of horizontal directional drilling (HDD), prediction of the penetration rate (PR) is challenging and relies heavily on practitioners’ experience. Prediction of PR is essential for effective planning and cost management of HDD works. A model that engineers...