AM3P 2025 - Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction
SFB/TRR 339 with a strong presence at AM3P 2025 in Vienna
From 7 to 9 May 2025, the AM3P 2025 – Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction – took place at TU Vienna. This renowned conference in the field of pavement engineering provided an international platform for exchanging the latest insights in material development, pavement performance prediction, and innovative digital solutions for road infrastructure.
SFB/TRR 339 was not only a co-organizer but also strongly represented scientifically: With twelve presentations and a keynote lecture, members of the SFB presented their latest research on the Digital Twin of the Road System. In addition, SFB/TRR 339 hosted a workshop and coordinated the thematic session Development of digital twins.
Kickoff: Workshop “Towards a Digital Twin of the Road System”
On the day before the conference, the SFB hosted a half-day workshop that attracted considerable international interest. More than 30 participants from academia and industry used the opportunity to exchange ideas on concepts, potentials, and challenges of a Digital Twin Road. Our team was completed by Hao Wang from Rutgers University.
The workshop featured input on Use Cases, Computational Aspects, Information Technology, and Sustainability & Acceptance, providing the framework for lively discussions. In group work, participants collected requirements and identified opportunities for the Digital Twin of the Road – a key step toward a shared understanding of this forward-looking concept.
Keynote: Digital Twin of the Road – Recent Advances, Potentials and Challenges
A highlight of the conference was the keynote lecture by SFB speaker Michael Kaliske on the second day. His talk addressed pressing challenges of modern road infrastructure – from increasing traffic loads to climate change and resource conservation – while highlighting the potential of digitalization. It provided insight into ongoing SFB research, including the development of physical models for tire-pavement interaction, data collection through sensors, and approaches to link measurement data with numerical simulations.
Broad Thematic Presence
Within the regular conference sessions, SFB/TRR 339 was represented with twelve presentations across various scientific tracks, ranging from Advances in pavement analysis and design methodologies and Modeling and monitoring techniques for vehicle-pavement interaction to Environmental impact & economic life cycle performance of pavements. This breadth of topics highlights the interdisciplinary strength of SFB/TRR 339 and demonstrates how diverse research approaches jointly advance the goal of creating a comprehensive digital representation of the road.
Looking back and ahead
The conference not only provided an opportunity to present current research results but also to establish new contacts and gather impulses for future collaborations on the way to the Digital Twin of the Road. The direct exchange with international experts from academia and industry proved particularly valuable, opening new perspectives and potential outlets for future cooperation. The many positive responses to the workshop and presentations confirm that the SFB makes a significant contribution to sustainable, digital, and future-oriented road infrastructure – and that the topic of the Digital Twin Road is attracting growing global interest.
Together with TU Vienna, we look back on an exceptionally successful event. The high level of interest, the diverse contributions, and the lively discussions made AM3P 2025 an impressively enriching experience, both professionally and personally. A fantastic conference dinner, preceded by an informative city tour and featuring a menu of traditional Viennese cuisine, provided a particularly enjoyable setting for further conversations and personal exchange.
The SFB thanks all partners, participants, and supporting volunteers for their dedication and the excellent organization that was crucial to the success of AM3P 2025. Special thanks go to the main organizers Ronald Blab, Lukas Eberhardsteiner, and Bernhard Hofko from TU Vienna.
Strengthened by the positive experiences and intensive exchange, we take the insights gained as inspiration for our ongoing research and look forward with anticipation to future joint events and collaborations.
