Publications

PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH

Publications-Phillip B. Blankenship, Author

  1. Phillip B. Blankenship. Evaluation of the Structural Capacity of Asphalt Pavements Using Aramid Fiber Reinforcement - A Case Study. Australian Flexible Pavement Association (AfPA) Conference Proceedings, 2025.

  2. Phillip B. Blankenship and Bausano. Evaluating the Environmental Impacts of Aramid Fiber in Asphalt Mixtures: A Cradle-to-Grave Life Cycle Assessment. Conference Proceedings from NAPA - The Road Forward International Summit, 2025.

  3. Phillip B. Blankenship, Travis, R., and Rawls Whitby, M. Fiber Advancements in Structural Design for Perpetual Pavements. Conference Proceedings from NAPA - Perpetual Pavement Conference. The Road Forward International Summit by NAPA, 2024.

  4. Phillip B. Blankenship and Simons, M. Field Performance of Aramid Fibre Reinforced Pavements. Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), 2024.

  5. Phillip B. Blankenship, Travis, R., and Rawls Whitby, M. Enhancing Pavement Longevity and Structural Capacity with Aramid Fibre Reinforcement: A Case Study and Comparative Analysis. Conference Proceedings of the Canadian Technical Asphalt Association (CTAA). 2024.

  6. Phillip B. Blankenship and Bausano J.  Synthesis on Structural Fibre-Reinforced Asphalt Concrete. Conference Proceedings of the Canadian Technical Asphalt Association (CTAA). 2024.

  7. Phillip B. Blankenship and Bonaquist, R. Effect of Specimen Fabrication Variables on the Measured Mechanical Properties of Asphalt Mixtures Tested in the Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester (AMPT). ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 2023.

  8. Phillip B. Blankenship, Aurilio, V., and Simons, M. Laboratory Evaluation of the Characteristics of a High-Strain Asphalt Crack Relief Interlayer in Ontario. Conference Proceedings of the Canadian Technical Asphalt Association (CTAA). 2022.

  9. Phillip B. Blankenship and Bausano J. High-Strain Asphalt Interlayer for Reflective Cracking: A 20+ Year Review. Conference Proceedings of the Canadian Technical Asphalt Association (CTAA). 2021.

  10. Phillip B. Blankenship, Simons, M., and Aurilio, V., High Strain Asphalt Interlayers Using Aramid Polymer Fibres to Mitigate Reflective Cracking in Asphalt Pavements. Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), 2021.

  11. Phillip. B. Blankenship and Zeinali, A.  Evaluation of the DC(t) Test in Discerning the Variations in Cracking Properties of Asphalt Mixtures.  Journal of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists, Volume 85, 2016.

  12. Phillip. B. Blankenship, and Anderson, R.M.  Laboratory Investigation of HMA Modulus, Flow Number and Flexural Fatigue on Samples of Varying Density.  Journal of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists, Volume 79, 2010.

  13. Philip B. Blankenship, Iker, N., and Drbohlav, J.  Interlayer and Design Considerations to Retard Reflective Cracking.  In Transportation Research Record 1896, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., 2004.

  14. Phillip B. Blankenship and Leach, D.R.  Performance-Related Specifications for Pavement Preservation Techniques.  Proceedings from the Pavement Preservation Forum.  San Diego, CA 2001.

  15. Phillip B. Blankenship and Myers, A.  Are All PG 70-22’s the Same?: Lab Tests on Kentucky I-64 Field Samples.  Journal of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists, Volume 67, 1998.

  16. Phillip B. Blankenship, Mahboub, K., and Huber, G.  Rational Method for Laboratory Compaction of Hot-Mix Asphalt.  In Transportation Research Record 1454, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., 1994.

  17. Phillip. B. Blankenship, Gyratory Compaction Characteristics: Relation to Service Densities of Asphalt Mixtures.  Master’s Thesis.  University of Kentucky, 1993.

Publications - Co-Author

  1. Mohamed Saleh, Hashemian, McKay, Z, and Blankenship, P. Evaluation of Cracking Resistance and Permanent Deformation of Control and Fibre-modified Plant-produced Hot-mix Asphalt. Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), 2022.

  2. Jason P. Bausano, Blankenship, P., and  Rowe, G. Impact of Improved Density on Pavement Design Response for Low-Volume Roads/Non-Primary Routes. Association of Asphalt Pavement Technologists. Transportation Research Record, 2022

  3. Danial Mirzaiyanrajeh, Dave, E., Sias, J., McKay, Z., and Blankenship, P. Comprehensive Evaluation of Properties and Performance of Asphalt Mixtures with Reactive Isocyanate and Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene-Modified Binders. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. Volume 34, Issue 9. 2022.

  4. Naser Pourakbar Sharifi, McKay, Z., Blankenship, P.B., Mahboub, K.C., and Anderson, R.M.  Assessing the Level of Binder Blending in Asphalt Mixtures Containing Recycled Asphalt Shingles.  Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 2019.

  5. R. Michael Anderson, Phillip B. Blankenship, and Gayle N. King. Using Asphalt Binder Properties as an Indicator of Oxidative Aging and the Proper Timing of Preventive Maintenance for Asphalt Pavements. Proceedings of the CTAA, November 2016.

  6. Alireza Zeinali, Blankenship, Phillip B. and Mahboub, Kamyar C.  Effect of Long-Term Ambient Storage of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures on Laboratory-Measured Dynamic Modulus and Flow Number.  TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., Paper #14-3931, 2014.

  7. Alireza Zeinali, Blankenship, Phillip B. and Mahboub, Kamyar C.  Comparison of Performance Properties of Terminal Blend Tire Rubber and Polymer Modified Asphalt Mixtures.  ASCE T&DI Congress, 2014.

  8. Alireza Zeinali, Blankenship, Phillip B. and Mahboub, Kamyar C.  Laboratory Performance Evaluation of RAP/RAS Mixtures Designed with Virgin and Blended Binders. International Society for Asphalt Pavements (ISAP) Conference, 2014.

  9. Alireza Zeinali, Blankenship, Phillip B. Anderson, R. Michael, and Mahboub, Kamyar C.  Laboratory Investigation of Asphalt Pavements with Low Density and Recommendations to Prevent Density Deficiency.  Advanced Materials Research Vol. 723, 2013.

  10. Geoff M. Rowe, Blankenship, P.B., and Bennert, T.  Fatigue Assessment of Conventional and Highly Modified Asphalt Materials with ASTM and AASHTO Standard Specifications.  3PrdP 4PBB Conference, September 2012.

  11. Gayle King, Anderson, R.M, Hanson, D., and Blankenship, P.B.  Using Black Space Diagrams to Predict Age-Induced Cracking. 7th RILEM International Conference on Cracking in Pavements.  RILEM proceedings Volume 4, 2012, pp. 453-463.

  12. Thomas Clements, K. Mahboub, and P. B. Blankenship.  The Effect of Loose Mix Aging on the Performance of Warm Mix Asphalt.  Journal of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists, Volume 81, March 2012.

  13. R. Michael Anderson, G. King, D. Hanson, and P. B. Blankenship.  Evaluation of the Relationship between Asphalt Binder Properties and Non-Load Related Cracking.  Journal of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists, Volume 80, March 2011.

  14. Geoffrey M Rowe, Blankenship, Phillip B, Zuberer, Doug, and Sharrock, Mark J.  Verification of the Performance of Thermoplastic Plant Mix Additive Used to Produce Bridge Deck Waterproofing Materials.  TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., Paper #11-1246, 2011.

  15. Geoffrey M. Rowe, Hakimzadeh, S., Blankenship, P.B. and Mahboub, K. Evaluation of Aspects of E* Test using HMA Specimens with Varying Void Contents.  In Transportation Research Record 09-3729, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., 2009.

  16. Michael Wagoner, Buttlar, W., Paulino, G., and Blankenship, P.  Laboratory Testing Suite for Characterization of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures Obtained from Field Cores.  Journal of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists, Volume 75, March 2006.

  17. Michael Wagoner, Song, S., Buttlar, W., Paulino, G, and Blankenship, P.B.  Investigation of the Fracture Resistance of Hot-Mix Asphalt Concrete Using a Disk-Shaped Compact Tension Test.  In Transportation Research Record 1929 TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., 2005.

  18. Leonard Makowski, Bischoff, D., Sobczak, D., Blankenship, P.B., and Haulter, F.  Wisconsin Experiences with Reflective Crack Relief Projects.  In Transportation Research Record 1905.  Asphalt Concrete Mixture Design and Performance.  Transportation Research Board.  Washington, D.C., 2005.

  19. Jack Weigel, Bischoff, D., Makowski, L., & Blankenship, P.B.  Protecting I-94 in Wisconsin:  Impermeable Reflective Crack Relief System.  Presented at the 2004 meeting of the Transportation Research Board.  Preprint CD-ROM., TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., 2004.

Patents - Philip Blankenship

  1. U.S. Patent No. 12,435,004. :Methods and Compositions to Increase Performance of Asphalt Cement Concrete Comprising Recycled Asphalt Pavement.” Owner: Surface Tech. October 7, 2025.

  2. U.S. Patent No 11,976,008. “Methods & Compositions to Increase Field Performance of Asphalt Cememt Concrete Comprising Recycled Asphalt Pavement.” Owner: Surface Tech, LLC –CA.  May 7, 2024.

  3. U.S. Patent No. 11,739,029.  “Asphalt Cement Concrete Interlayer System for Reflective Crack Relief”.  Owner: Surface Tech, LLC –CA.  August 29, 2023.

  4. U.S. Patent No 11,618,713. “Methods & Compositions to Increase Field Performance of Asphalt Cememt Concrete Comprising Recycled Asphalt Pavement.” Owner: Surface Tech, LLC –CA.  April 4, 2023.

  5. U.S. Patent No 11,370,716. “Asphalt Cement Concrete Interlayer System for Reflective Crack Relief”. Owner: Surface Tech, LLC –CA. June 28, 2022.

  6. U.S. Patent No. 7,888,413.  “Crack Resistant layer with Good Binder Fracture Energy Properties and Method of Selecting Same”.  Owner: Road Science, LLC – Tulsa, OK.  February 15, 2011.

  7. U.S. Patent No. 7,709,106.  “Reflective Crack Relief Pavement Interlayer with Improved Load Bearing Capacity and Method for Designing Interlayer”.  Owner: Road Science, LLC – Tulsa, OK.  May 4, 2010.

  8. European Patent No. US 2010240807.  “A Crack Resistant Layer with Good Binder Fracture Energy Properties and Method of Selecting Same”.  Owner: Road Science, LLC – Tulsa, OK.  September 23, 2010.

  9. European Patent No. WO 2010099061.  “A Crack Resistant Layer with Good Mixture Fracture Energy Properties and Methods of Selecting Same”.  Owner: Road Science, LLC – Tulsa, OK.  September 2, 2010.

  10. European Patent No. WO 2010099476.  “A Crack Resistant Layer with Good Beam Fatigue Properties and Method of Selecting Same”.  Owner: Road Science, LLC – Tulsa, OK.  September 2, 2010.

  11. U.S. Patent No. 7,550,175. “Method for Selecting an Asphalt Mixture for Making an Interlayer and Method of Making an Interlayer”.  Owner: Koch Materials Company - Wichita, KS.  June 23, 2009.

  12. U.S. Patent No. 7,479,185.  “Reflective Crack Relief Layer that is Permeable.”  Assignee: SemMaterials, LP – Tulsa, OK.  January 20, 2009.

  13. U.S. Patent No. 6,830,408.  “System for Repairing Distressed Roads that includes an Asphalt Interlayer”.  Owner: Koch Materials Company - Wichita, KS.  December 14, 2004.

  14. China patent application. “Reflective Crack Relief Pavement Interlayer with Improved Bearing Capacity and Method for Designing Interlayer” Owner: Koch Materials Company - Wichita, KS. Status: pending.