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Use of the Distinct Element Method to Model the Deformation Behavior of an Idealized Asphalt Mixture

Andrew C. Collop Nottingham Centre for Pavement Engineering, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Glenn R. McDowell Nottingham Centre for Geomechanics, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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York Lee Nottingham Centre for Pavement Engineering, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
Pages 1-7 | Received 16 Oct 2003, Published online: 31 Jan 2007

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