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The primary objective of my research is to explore methodologies for predicting the development of cracks in asphalt pavements. This investigation is conducted through a series of experiments focused on the behavior of asphalt under various stress conditions that mimic real-world scenarios. The experimental approaches include freeze-thaw cycling of asphalt samples with pre-existing cracks, laboratory simulations of tire-pavement interactions on cracked asphalt, and experiments designed to induce and monitor the progression of top-down cracking. By analyzing these conditions, the research aims to enhance understanding and prediction of asphalt pavement durability and performance under different environmental and mechanical stresses.