11th International Conference on Road and Airfield Pavement Technology (11th ICPT 2019) “Steering A Global Pavement Sustainability Through Engineering Marvels” 10-12 July 2019 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Preface Universiti Putra Malaysia is privileged to host the 11th International Conference on Road and Airfield Pavement Technology (11th ICPT 2019) at Seri Pacific Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 10th to 12th July 2019 under the International Committee on Pavement Technology (ICPT). The ICPT is a non-profit governmental organization that was established in 1992 by the National University of Singapore. The conference is a longstanding event that brings together road and airport pavement researchers, engineers, and government officials to promote up-to-date, highly relevant and practical pavement technological advancement worldwide.Revolve around the main theme of Steering a Global Pavement Sustainability through Engineering Marvels, four keynote addresses and 81 technical papers from local and international participants were presented, concerning new indicators and directions relating to the research, development, cutting-edge technologies, construction, management and maintenance of road and airfield pavement engineering. The conference has benefited those in the industry, be they road concessionaires, expressway regulators, related government authorities, consultants, contractors, project managers and engineers from public and corporate sector organisations.The main objective of ICPT is to promote pavement technological advancement worldwide, with special emphasis in pavement technological development in developing countries by encouraging exchange and transfer of pavement technology among professionals and researchers of different countries and regions. This event received highly encouraging response from several countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Australia, Korea, China, India, Iraq, Japan, Europe, North America, Sri Lanka and Singapore.Technical papers have undergone a rigorous peer-review process, based on initial Editors’ screening, anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees, and consequent revision by the article author(s) when required. Editors would like to thank the author(s) who have contributed to the Conference Proceedings, and also to all delegates for their support towards the successful organization of the conference. Thanks to the outstanding stakeholders such as Public Work Departments of Malaysia (JKR), Construction Industry and Development Board (CIDB) and Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) for their endless support. Our special thanks also go to the sponsors and booth exhibitors for the financial assistances and continuous support to ensure that this event comes into reality. Also, the Editors would like to extend gratitude to the Program Committee for their devoted assistance and expertise towards the preparation of the conference proceedings as well as all the individual whom are directly and indirectly involved to make the conference possible.The Editors: Professor Ir Dr Ratnasamy Muniandy Associate Professor Ir Salihudin Hassim Associate Professor Dr Fauzan Mohd Jakarni Dr Mohd Shahrizal Ab Razak Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) List of titles International Steering Committee, Advisors, Organising Committee, Technical Committee, Secretariat are available in this Pdf.