Conference Proceedings
Chang C., D. Romero, R. Salas, and C. Slebi. 2025. “Hacia una evaluación coherente de los pavimentos urbanos: Estudio comparativo de PCI y el IRI” [Towards a coherent assessment of urban pavements: A comparative study of PCI and IRI]. Proc., XXIII Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Paraguay, November 17–21. (in Spanish). [Read the Full Paper]
Chang, C., L.G. Loria, A. Esteban, T. Papagiannakis, and R. Salas. 2025. “Retos y avances en la implementación del diseño mecanístico-empírico de pavimentos en Ibero-Latinoamerica” [Challenges and advances in the implementation of mechanistic empirical pavement design in Ibero=Latin America]. Proc., XXIII Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Paraguay, November 17–21. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Esteban, A., C. Chang, A., San Pedro, and R. Salas. 2025. “Estrategias de mitigación de CO2 en pavimentos semirrígidos: Sinergia entre las mezclas asfálticas y la capa de suelo-cemento” [CO2 mitigation strategies in semi-rigid pavements: Synergy between asphalt mixtures and the soil cement layer]. Proc., XXIII Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Paraguay, November 17–21. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang, C., R. Smith, S. Tan, and R. Salas. 2024. “How to estimate IRI based on PCI values to report the pavement condition of local roads? 10th International Conference on Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Pavements (MAIREPAV 10), Portugal, July 24-26, 2024. [View on Publisher Site (Subscription Required)]
Chang, C. and R. Salas. 2024. “Inteligencia artificial aplicada a soluciones sostenibles de ingeniería de pavimentos en respuesta al cambio climático” [Artificial intelligence applied to sustainable pavement engineering solutions in response to climate change]. Proc., XXII Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Spain, April 22–26. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang, C., A. Esteban-Ciria, and R. Salas. 2024. "Diseño estructural de pavimentos en parques eólicos con materiales reciclados” [Structural design of pavements in wind farms using recycled materials]. Proc., XXII Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Spain, April 22–26. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
A. Hossain, and Chang C, 2023. “Life-cycle cost analysis of ultra high-performance concrete (UHPC) in Retrofitting Techniques for ABC Project”. Third International Symposium on Ultra-High Performance Conference, Delaware, June 4 - 7, 2023.
A. Rojali, H, Fuentes, C. Chang, and Ali H. 2023. “Climate-driven impact estimation on added costs of South Florida flexible pavement. American Meteorological Society 103rd Annual Meeting 2023.Denver, January 8-12-, 2023. [View the Abstract]
Chang, C., S. Tan, and R. Smith. 2022. “Impact of splitting and raveling on the pavement condition index (PCI).” Proc., 11th Int. Conf. Managing Pavement Assets (ICMPA), U.S., June. [Read the Full Paper]
Chang, C., and A. Hossain. 2022. “Life-cycle cost analysis of ultra high-performance concrete (UHPC) in retrofitting techniques for ABC projects.” Proc., 7th Annu. UTC Conf. Southeastern Region, Boca Raton, FL, March.
Chang, C., and A. Raheem. 2021. “Virtual international innovative program on sustainable engineering: lessons learned from a successful U.S.–Peru collaborative effort.” Proc., ASEE Annual Conference Virtual, July 26–29. [View on Publisher Site]
Casanoves-Boix, J., Perez-Sanchez, M., C Chang. 2020. "Student loyalty as a key to building strong brands in Mexican public universities. EDULEARN 20, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, July, 2020. [View on Publisher Site]
Rodriguez, E., C. Chang, and V. Kreinovich. 2019. “Relationship between measurement results and expert estimates of cumulative quantities, on the example of pavement roughness”, 2019 IEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence (SSCI), December. [View on Publisher Site]
Chang, C., M. Pagola, and R. Salas. 2019. “Metodologías para establecer niveles de servicio basados en las mediciones del IRI” [Methodologies to establish levels of service based on IRI measurements]. Proc., XX Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Guadalajara, Mexico, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang, C., M. Svitek, and T. Horak. 2019. “Asset management systems for a sustainable development of smart cities”. International Conference on Smart Cities, iSMARTI, South Korea, July. [Read the Full Paper]
Chang, C. and O. Ortega. 2019. “A methodology to quantify the impact of climate change on the state of good repair of pavements”. 7th International Conference Bituminous Mixtures and Pavements (ICONFBMP), Greece, June. [View on Publishers Site (Subscription Required)]
TaghaviGhalesari, A. and C. Chang. 2019. “Sustainable design of rigid pavements using a hybrid GP and OLS method”. ASCE Geo-Congress 2019: The Eighth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., March 2019. [View on Publishers Site (Subscription Required)]
Chang, C., L. Calderon-Coello, and A. Chang. 2019. “A knowledge management model for the development of higher-level education multidimensional competencies”. 13th Annual International Technology, Education, and Development Conference. INTED 2019, Valencia, Spain. [View on Publisher Site (Subscription Required)]
Rodriguez, E., C. Chang, T. Ngoc, O. Kosheleva, and V. Kreinovich. 2019. “How to take expert uncertainty into account: Economic approach illustrated by pavement engineering applications”. The 12th International Conference of the Thailand Econometric Society TES 2019, Chiang Mai, Thailand, January 9-11. [View on Publisher Site]
Vavrova, M., M. Medina, and C. Chang. 2019. “Strategic active transportation planning for metropolitan planning organizations with limited resources.” Proc., 98th Annu. Meeting, Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, January. [Read the Full Paper]
Rodriguez, E., C. Chang, and V. Kreinovich. 2018. “Measurement-type calibration of expert estimates improves their accuracy and their usability: Pavement engineering study”. 2018 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence (SSCI). IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence for Engineering Solutions CIES'2018, Bengaluru, India, November 18-21. [View on Publisher Site]
Chang, C., E. Rodriguez, M. Yapp, and L. Pierce. 2018. “Consequences of Delayed Maintenance of Pavement Networks”. 4th International Conference on Transport Infrastructure. Pretoria, South Africa, July. [View on Publisher Site]
Esteban-Ciria, A., C. Chang, and E. Rodriguez. 2017. “Análisis y diseño de secciones de firmes mediante el diseño factorial con base científica en el método mecanístico-empírico” [Analysis and design of pavement sections using factorial design based on scientific principles of the mechanistic-empirical method]. Proceeding, XIX Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Colombia, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang, C., J. Marcobal, O. Tapia, P. M. Muñoz-Escamilla, and L. Valdez. 2017. “Niveles de servicio basados en el Indice Internacional de Rugosidad (IRI)” [Service levels based on the International Roughness Index (IRI)]. Proc., XIX Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Colombia, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Lavaud, P., C. Chang, and L. Valdez. 2017. “Retos en la preparación y colocación de mezclas asfálticas con polímeros para lograr un buen desempeño del pavimento” [Challenges in the preparation and placement of polimer-modified asphalt mixtures to achieve good pavement performance]. Proc., XIX Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Colombia, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang, C., M. Vavrova, E. Rodriguez, L. Valdez. 2017. “Incorporating livability principles in the development of transportation asset management plans”. WCPAM World Conference on Pavement and Asset Management, Milan, Italy, June. [Read the Full Paper]
Chang, C., and R. Ramirez. 2016. “Development of probability-based pavement performance curves for pavement management systems”. 8th International Conference on Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Pavements (MAIREPAV8), Singapore, July. [Read de Full Paper]
Chang, C., and M. Vavrova. 2016. “Vulnerable user road safety enhancements for transportation asset management”. ASCE International Conference on Transportation & Development, Houston, Texas, June. [View on Publisher Site (Subscription Required)]
Chang, C., O. González, L. Lorslof. 2015. “Monitoreo continuo de la condición funcional del pavimento utilizando equipos portátiles de comunicación inteligente” [Continuous monitoring of pavement functional condition using portable Smart communication devices]. Proc., XVIII Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Argentina, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang, C., S. Mejia, J. Valencia, W. Mena, and C. Jaña. 2015. “Implementación de la guía de diseño de pavimentos mecanístico-empírico AASHTO 2008 en Colombia y Perú” [Implementation of the AASHTO 2008 mechanistic-empirical pavement design guide in Colombia and Perú]. Proc., XVIII Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Argentina, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Mancero, C., and C. Chang. 2015. “Lecciones aprendidas utilizando asfalto ahulado para mejorar el desempeño de los pavimentos” [Lessons learned from using rubberized asphalt to improve pavement performance]. Proc., XVIII Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Argentina, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang, C., M. Vavrova, R. E. Smith, and S. G. Tan. 2015. “A multi-objective asset management approach to evaluate maintenance strategies for funding allocation.” Proc., 9th Int. Conf. Managing Pavement Assets, Blacksburg, VA, June. [View the Presentation]
Chang, C., and R. Ramirez. 2015. “Development of Probability-Based Pavement Performance Curves for Pavement Management Systems”. Transportation Research Record 2015. Washington D.C., U.S., January. [Read the Full Paper]
Vavrova, M. and C. Chang. 2015. “A framework to integrate on-street bikeway maintenance into pavement management practices”. Transportation Research Record 2015. Washington D.C., U.S. January. [Read the Full Paper]
Taboada, H., J. Espiritu, C. M. Chang, R. Cheu, C. Ferregut, N. Vargas-Hernandez, S. Vegas, E. Sanchez, G. Chang, V. Quevedo, and D. Marcelo. 2014. “Developing global and regional sustainability engineering skills through a successful study abroad program.” Proc., Engineering Leaders Conf. Engineering Education, Doha, Qatar, November. [View on Publisher Site]
Vavrova, M. and C. Chang. 2014. "Environmental-related performance measures framework for sustainable asset management practices." ICTI 2014 International Conference on Transportation Infrastructure. Italy, April. [Read the Full Paper]
Vavrova, M. and C. Chang. 2013. "Quality function deployment matrix for sustainable performance measures in asset management." 17th International Road Federation (IRF) World Meeting. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, November. [View the Poster]
Chang-Albitres, C., and E. Montes. 2013. “Deterioro prematuro de pavimentos causados or cargas extraordinarias” [Premature deterioration of pavements caused by extraordinary loads]. Proc., XVII Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Guatemala, November. (in Spanish) [Read Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., D. Saenz, W. Mertz, and F. Vásquez. 2013. “Calidad de la regularidad superficial de los pavimentos utilizando perfilómetros inerciales” [Quality of pavement surface roughness using inertial profilers]. Proc., XVII Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Guatemala, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., M. Bustos, R. Delgadillo, and L. Loria. 2013. “Aplicabilidad del método mecanístico-empírico de diseño de pavimentos AASHTO 2008 en Lainoamérica” [Applicability of the AASHTO 2008 mechanistic-empirical pavement design method in Latin America]. Proc., XVII Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Guatemala, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C. and E. Montes. 2012. “Fair division methods for funding allocation”. 9th National Conference in Transportation Asset Management. California, U.S., April. [Read the Full Paper]
Ramirez, R. and C. Chang-Albitres. 2012. “A stochastic decision-making approach for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission pavement management system”. 9th National Conference in Transportation Asset Management. California, U.S., April. [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., L. Quintana, and R. Aldouri. 2012. “Development of a GIS fiber optics asset management system”. 91st Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board. Washington D.C, U.S., January. [View on Publisher Site]
Smith, R., S. Tan, S., and C. Chang-Albitres. 2011. “Distress data collection quality management in a regional agency”. 8th International Conference on Managing Pavement Assets (ICMPA). Santiago de Chile, Chile, November. [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C. “A quest for successful pavements”. 2010. 2nd International Road Federation (IRF) Middle East Regional Congress. International Road Federation. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November. [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C. 2010. “New mechanistic-empirical pavement design guide AASHTO 2008”. 3rd International Road Federation (IRF) Latin American Regional Congress. International Road Federation. Bogota, Colombia, November.
Chang-Albitres, C. 2010. “State of the art in pavement management systems”. 3rd International Road Federation (IRF) Latin American Regional Congress. International Road Federation. Bogota, Colombia, November.
Camacho, G., N. Gharaibeh, C. Chang-Albitres, and R. Aldouri. 2010. “A GIS technique for managing dynamic infrastructure data”. 89th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board. Washington D.C, U.S., January. [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., R. Smith, and R. Ramirez. 2009. “Un enfoque estratégico multiobjetivo de gestión de pavimentos” [A multiobjective strategic approach to pavement management]. Proceedings, XV Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Portugal, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Valdovinos, M., A. Villalba, N. Figueredo, A. Epps Martin, and C. Chang-Albitres. 2009. “Ensayo experimental de esfuerzo cortante interfacial y sus aplicaciones para pavimentos de la región del Chaco paraguayo” [Experimental testing of interfacial shear strength and its applications for pavements in the Paraguayan Chaco region]. Proceedings, XV Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Portugal, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., P. Krugler, and A. Eltahan. 2008. “A quest for successful pavements in Texas.” Proceedings, T&DI Pavement Conf., ASCE, Seattle, WA, October. [View on Publisher Site (Subscription Required)]
Chang-Albitres, C., and R. Smith. 2008. “Leveraging knowledge to support pavement management strategic decisions.” Proceedings, 7th Int. Conf. Managing Pavement Assets, Calgary, Canada, June. [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., and R. Smith. 2008. “Tools to support pavement management investment decisions for achieving multiple target objectives in a local agency.” Proceedings, 7th Int. Conf. Managing Pavement Assets, Calgary, Canada, June. [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., and R. Smith. 2008. “A multiobjective strategic pavement management approach for managing pavement assets.” Proceedings, 1st Int. Conf. Transport Infrastructure, Beijing, China, April. [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., P. Krugler, and A. Eltahan. 2006. “Development of a knowledge management system for TxDOT pavement-related corporate knowledge.” Proceedings, 85th Annual Meeting, Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, January. [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., J. Button, and J. Dioverti. 2005. “Planeamiento estratégico para la construcción de pavimentos de larga duración en la zona de El Chaco en la República del Paraguay” [Strategic planning for the construction of long-lasting pavements in the El Chaco in the Republic of Paraguay]. Proceedings, XIII Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Costa Rica, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., and T. Freeman. 2005. “Implementación de la guía de diseño mecanístico de pavimentos NCHRP 1-37ª en Texas” [Implementation of the NCHRP 1-37A mechanistic pavement design guide in Texas]. Proceedings, XIII Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Costa Rica, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C. M., P. E. Krugler, and R. E. Smith. 2005. “A knowledge management approach oriented to improve strategic decisions in pavement management practices.” Proceedings, Inter-University Symposium Infrastructure Management, Waterloo, Canada, August. [View on Publisher Site]
Chang-Albitres, C., P. Krugler, and A. Eltahan. 2005. “Desarrollo de un sistema corporativo de gestión del conocimiento aplicado a pavimentos para el Departamento de Transportes de Texas” [Development of a corporate knowledge management system for pavements for the Texas Department of Transportation]. Proceedings, XIII Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Costa Rica, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., B. Stockton, D. Smith, and R. Smith. 2005. “Development of a toll viability screening tool.” Proceedings, 84th Annu. Meeting, Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, January. [View on Publisher Site]
Chang-Albitres, C., and R. Smith. 2004. “The effects of pavement maintenance and rehabilitation strategies on the value of roadway infrastructure.” Proceedings, 6th Int. Conf. Managing Pavements, Brisbane, Australia, October. [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., and O. Huaya. 2004. “Evaluación del riesgo potencial de ahuellamiento en mezclas asfálticas utilizando el equipo MARC” [Evaluation of the potential risk of rutting risk in asphalt mixtures using the MARC device]. Proceedings, VII Asphalt National Congress, Lima, Peru, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C. 2003. “Modelaje y caracterización del comportamiento de los materiales con fines de diseño de pavimentos AASHTO 2002” [Modeling and characterization of material behavior for AASHTO 2002 pavement design]. Proceedings, VI Asphalt National Congress, Lima, Peru, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C. 2002. “Metodologías para la determinación de la rugosidad de pavimentos y su aplicabilidad en la calibración de equipos de medición” [Methodologies for determining pavement roughness and their applicability in the calibration of measuring devices]. Proceedings, V Asphalt National Congress, Lima, Peru, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., and R. Smith. 2001. “El uso de sistemas de gestión, el mantenimiento preventivo y la conservación de pavimentos” [The use of pavement management systems, preventive maintenance, and pavement preservation]. Proceedings, XI Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Lima, Peru, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., M. Campos, and D. Vasquez. 2001. “Metodología para el control de calidad en la construcción de pavimentos de concreto asfáltico en caliente” [Methodology for quality control in the consruction of hot mix asphalt pavements]. Proceedings, XI Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Lima, Peru, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., and R. Torres. 2001. “Aplicaciٴón de los ensayos no destructivos para el control de calidad de pavimentos flexibles” [Application of non-destructive testing for quality control of flexible pavements]. Proceedings, XI Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Lima, Peru, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., and J. Melendez. 2001. “Aplicabilidad del modelo HDM-III en la evaluación de proyectos viales” [Applicability of the HDM-III model in the evaluation of road projects]. Proceedings., 13th National Engineering Congress, Lima, Peru, September. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., and D. Vasquez. 2001. “Análisis comparativo con fines de diseño entre la relación de soporte de California (CBR) y la clasificación de suelos (AASHTO y SUCS)” [ Comparative analysis for design purposes between the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) and soil classification systems (AASHTO and SUCS)]. Proceedings, 13th National Engineering Congress, Lima, Peru, September. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C. 2000. “Análisis y correlación de resultados obtenidos con diferentes equipos de evaluación deflectométrica” [Analysis and correlation of results obtained using different deflection measurement devices]. Proceedings., IV Asphalt National Congress, Lima, Peru, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Smith, R., and C. Chang-Albitres. 2000. “Pavement management, preventive maintenance, and pavement preservation.” Proceedings, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, January. [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., and R. Smith. 1999. “Efectos de las políticas de mantenimiento y rehabilitación de pavimentos en el valor de la infraestructura vial” [Effects of pavement maintenance and rehabilitation policies on the value of road infrastructure]. Proceedings., X Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Madrid, Spain, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., and M. Bruner. 1999. “Aplicación de Sistemas de Información Geográfica en Sistemas de Gestión de Pavimentos: Un caso práctico” [Application of geographic information systems in pavement management systems: A practical case study]. Proceedings, X Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Madrid, Spain, November. (in Spanish). [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C. 1997. “Sistemas de gestión de pavimentos y el mantenimiento de carreteras: Un enfoque integral” [Pavement management systems and road maintenance: An integrated approach]. Proceedings, First Asphalt National Congress, Lima, Peru, November. (in Spanish). [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C. 1997. “Evaluación deflectométrica, análisis y correlación de los obtenidos con diferentes equipos de mediciٴón” [Deflection testing, analysis, and correlation of results obtained using different measurement devices]. Proceedings, IX Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, Asunción, Paraguay, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C. 1997. “Nuevas especificaciones SUPERPAVE para el diseño de mezclas asfálticas y su uso posible en el Perú” [New SUPERPAVE specifications for asphalt mixture design and their potential application in Peru]. Proceedings, XI National Engineering Congress, Lima, Peru, September. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C. 1996. “Rehabilitación de carreteras y métodos de diseño de capas de refuerzo asfáltico” [Highway rehabilitation and design methods for asphalt overlay layers]. Proceedings, XXIX Asphalt Meeting, Buenos Aires, Argentina, November. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C. 1995. “Mejoramiento del PSI en la rehabilitación de carreteras” [Improvement of the PSI highway rehabilitation]. Proceedings, VIII Ibero-Latin-American Asphalt Congress, La Paz, Bolivia, November. (in Spanish] [Read the Full Paper]
Chang-Albitres, C., R. Delgado, and E. Castillo. 1994. “El avance tecnológico y la optimización de recursos en proyectos viales” [The technological advance and resource optimization in transportation projects]. Proceedings, X National Engineering Congress, Lima, Peru. (in Spanish) [Read the Full Paper]