To achieve the integrated performance of asphalt mixtures throughout their design,construction,and service-life periods,this study introduces workability indicators and analyzes their effects on the workability of asphalt mixtures from the following five aspects:cohesion,adhesion,flowability,compactability,and homogeneity.First,the evaluation methods and indicators for each of the five aspects are elaborated separately,and the disadvantages of the existing evaluation system and future research directions are summarized.Second,the intrinsic relationship between the abovementioned five aspects and their effect on the pavement performance of asphalt mixtures are comprehensively analyzed.Finally,based on the workability and pavement performance of asphalt mixtures,a rational,convenient,and highly representative comprehensive evaluation method as well as an indicator for the workability of asphalt mixtures are proposed.This comprehensive indicator is incorporated into the design phase,and a balanced mix-design method based on workability and pavement performance is proposed to adjust and optimize the design of asphalt mixtures.This can promote both the improvement and upgrading of asphalt-mixture design methods as well as the sustainable and high-quality development of asphalt pavements.