Mesoscopic indices govern splitting strength
The aggregate forms a stable skeleton via particle rearrangement during compaction; its average coordination number and contact chain length correlate strongly with splitting strength, outperforming particle distribution uniformity.
Gong, Xiangbing · Jintao, Ma · Qian, Guoping · Cheng, Zhong · Hongshuai, Gu
International Journal of Pavement Engineering 2025