Cassie Castorena
Associate Professor

- 919-515-6411
- cahintz@ncsu.edu
- Mann Hall 431A
Dr. Cassie Castorena is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at North Carolina State University. She is interested in multi-scale characterization of asphalt materials, asphalt binder modification, asphalt pavement design, and asphalt pavement distress mechanisms.
Education
Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Research Description
Dr. Castorena's research is focused on characterization of asphalt materials. Specifically, her work utilizes multi-scale characterization to develop a fundamental understanding of asphalt binders and their interaction with mineral aggregates. This work aims to improve our methods for asphalt pavement material selection and design. Additionally, she investigates the use of innovative alternative cement binders and asphalt modification technology for improved pavement sustainability.
Publications
- Effects of aging on asphalt mixture and pavement performance
- Saleh, N. F., Keshavarzi, B., Rad, F. Y., Mocelin, D., Elwardany, M., Castorena, C., … Kim, Y. R. (2020), CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 258. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120309
- Improved interpretation of asphalt binder parallel plate dynamic shear rheometer fatigue tests
- Safaei, F., & Castorena, C. (2020), INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAVEMENT ENGINEERING, 21(1), 74–87. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2018.1438611
- Low-temperature performance grade characterisation of asphalt binder using the dynamic shear rheometer
- Zeng, Z. 'A., Underwood, B. S., & Castorena, C. (2020), INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAVEMENT ENGINEERING. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2020.1774766
- Predictive Framework for Modeling Changes in Asphalt Mixture Moduli with Oxidative Aging
- Saleh, N. F., Mocelin, D., Yousefi Rad, F., Castorena, C., Underwood, B. S., & Kim, Y. R. (2020), TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198120938775
- Construction quality acceptance performance-related specifications for chip seals
- Adams, J., Castorena, C., & Kim, Y. R. (2019), JOURNAL OF TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING-ENGLISH EDITION, 6(4), 337–348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtte.2019.05.003
- Field measurements of emulsion application rates and pavement emulsion absorption in tack coats and chip seals
- Malladi, H., & Castorena, C. (2019), CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 218, 701–711. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.05.105
- Impact of Crack Sealant on Pavement Skid Resistance
- Fried, A., Malladi, H., & Castorena, C. (2019), TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD, 2673(7), 362–370. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198119849590
- In situ measurements of emulsion application rates
- Rawls, M., & Castorena, C. (2019), INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAVEMENT ENGINEERING, 20(7), 811–819. https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2017.1347438
- The effect of laboratory compaction method on the resilient behaviour and fabric of aggregate base course materials
- Bozorgi, A., Fried, A., Montoya, B. M., & Castorena, C. (2019), Road Materials and Pavement Design, 2, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2019.1580606
- Evaluation of Chemical and Rheological Aging Indices to Track Oxidative Aging of Asphalt Mixtures
- Rad, F. Y., Elwardany, M. D., Castorena, C., & Kim, Y. R. (2018), TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD, 2672(28), 349–358. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198118784138
Grants
- Modifying Existing Asphalt Mix Design Procedures for RAP/RAS Surface Mixtures
- NC Department of Transportation(1/01/21 - 12/31/22)
- Evaluating Recycling Agents’ Acceptance for Virginia: Test Protocols and Performance-Based Threshold Criteria
- US Dept. of Transportation (DOT)(7/01/20 - 1/31/23)
- Ruggedness and Interlaboratory Studies for Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester (AMPT) Small Scale Dynamic Modulus
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)(3/11/20 - 8/23/22)
- Quality Control of Field Asphalt Mixtures and Compatibility of Aggregates and Emulsions using Asphalt Compatibility Tester (ACT)
- NC Department of Transportation(8/01/19 - 4/30/22)
- Screening of Asphalt Extenders and Recycling Agents
- NC Department of Transportation(8/01/19 - 7/31/21)
- Evolution of Pavement Friction and Macrotexture after Asphalt Overlay
- NC Department of Transportation(8/01/19 - 7/31/21)
- Evaluation of New Asphalt Concrete Job Mix Formula Specifications
- NC Department of Transportation(8/01/19 - 5/31/21)
- Calibration of Structural Layer Coefficients for North Carolina Asphalt Pavements
- NC Department of Transportation(8/01/18 - 7/31/21)
- Improving the Design of RAP and RAS Mixtures
- NC Department of Transportation(8/01/18 - 8/31/21)
- Ruggedness and Interlaboratory Studies for Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester (AMPT) Cylcic Fatigue test
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)(9/28/17 - 3/26/21)