Description: Chapter 1: Element level bridge inspection in the u.s. - challenges for assessing specific distress type, location and progression.- Chapter 2: A multi-scale model for predicting the compressive strength of ordinary portland cement (opc).- Chapter 3: Construction of working platforms on expansive soils using recycled concrete and stabilizers: a case.- Chapter 4: Damage assessment of geopolymer aggregate concrete using numerical modeling.- Chapter 5: ​Quantification of benefits of soil stabilized pavement layers for sustainable road infrastructure.