Abstract:Through semi-circular bending (SCB) laboratory tests, the simulated results are compared with experimental findings, and the model inputs are gradually adjusted to be closer to the experimental data. Four key input parameters are identified, such as mortar stiffness, mortar fracture energy, aggregate stiffness and aggregate fracture energy. And the effects of these parameters on the simulated fracture indices (FE, KIC, FI and CRI) are discussed. The research findings indicate that FI is the most sensitive to mortar stiffness, mortar fracture energy and aggregate fracture energy; FE is the most sensitive to aggregate stiffness, and the sensitivity to aggregate fracture energy is the lowest. CRI is the least sensitive to changes in mortar stiffness, mortar fracture energy and aggregate stiffness. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) results demonstrate that aggregate stiffness has a significant impact on FE, KIC and CRI, while the effects of mortar stiffness, mortar fracture energy and aggregate fracture energy on FI are not significant. The research conclusion is helpful for understanding the peridynamic simulation model and its input parameters, providing an important basis for the selection of input parameters for simulating asphalt concrete fractures.