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Bond Characteristics between High-Strength Bars and Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)A series of pullout tests were conducted to investigate the bond characteristics of deformed high-strength steel bars embedded in ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC). This study considered different fiber volume contents, ... -
Formation of an Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Network Structure by In Situ Polymerization of Silicone to Protect Cultural Heritage Stonework
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)Yujia Memorial Archway in Jixian County, Hunan Province, can be considered a typical weathered stone artifact. Different ratios of 3-glycidyl ether propyl trimethoxy silane (GPTMS), 3-amino propyl triethoxy silane (ATS), ... -
Finite-Element Modeling of Early-Age Concrete Stress Development
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)Early-age cracking of concrete may influence the long-term durability of a structure. Cracking occurs when the tensile stress in concrete exceeds its tensile strength. Early-age stress development in concrete is influenced ... -
Shakedown Behavior of Yellow River Alluvial Silt Stabilized with Lignin–Lime Combined Additive
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)The utilization of Yellow River alluvial silt as the main filler for railway embankments can lead to a series of embankment problems. Therefore, the silt must be improved before it can be used. In this paper, a series of ... -
Development Length and Bond Behavior of Steel Bars in Steel Fiber–Reinforced Concrete in Flexural Test
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)The bond between concrete and steel bars defines the structural behavior of reinforced concrete—each is the complement of the other. The bond allows for the compatibility of strains, transmission of stresses, and good ... -
Mechanical Damage and Failure Behavior of Shaft-Lining Concrete after Exposure to High Pore-Water Pressure
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)In order to investigate the effects of high pore-water pressure on the mechanical damage and failure behavior of mine shaft–lining concrete, specimens were immersed in a high-water-pressure container (up to 10 MPa) ... -
Performance of Self-Compacting High-Performance Concrete Produced with Waste Materials after Exposure to Elevated Temperature
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)Incorporating waste and recycled materials in concrete has not just a sustainable benefit, but also gives a higher resistance to special circumstances that face concrete structures, such as fire, which causes serious damages ... -
Performance Evaluation of Desulfurized Rubber Asphalt Based on Rheological and Environmental Effects
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)To understand the performance of desulfurized rubber asphalt (DRA) and its application feasibility comprehensively, the road performance, viscosity–temperature characteristics, rheological properties, storage stability, ... -
Performance and Toxic Leaching Evaluation of Dense-Graded Asphalt Concrete Using Steel Slag as Aggregate
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)The comparative performance between steel slag (S) and limestone (L) as aggregates in dense-graded asphalt concretes were investigated in this research. The performance tests for fatigue cracking were undertaken using ... -
Chemical and Performance Characteristics of Rejuvenated Bituminous Materials with High Reclaimed Asphalt Content
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)The present paper aimed at studying the effectiveness of waste vegetable oil (WVO) as rejuvenator in restoring the desired properties of recycled asphalt mixes. The effectiveness of rejuvenators was first evaluated based ... -
Effect of Aggregate Properties on Long-Term Skid Resistance of Asphalt Mixture
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)This research aimed to evaluate the impact of aggregate characteristics on the skid resistance of pavement. Firstly, the mineral composition, wear-resistance property, angularity, and texture of five types of aggregates ... -
Diffusive Dynamics and Structural Organization of Moisture in Asphaltic Materials Based on Molecular Dynamics Simulation
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)Understanding the diffusion of moisture in asphaltic materials is crucial because it yields key insights into the moisture-induced damages of asphalt pavement. In this work, the molecular dynamics simulation technique was ... -
Global Buckling Behavior of Welded Thick H-Shaped Axial Compression Columns of Q460GJ Steel
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)This paper presents an experimental and numerical study on the global buckling behavior of welded thick H-section columns of Q460GJ steel under axial load. The thickness of the flange and web is 42 and 25 mm, respectively, ... -
Glass Fiber–Reinforced Sprayed Concrete: Physical, Mechanical, and Durability Properties
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)The physical, mechanical, and durability properties of glass fiber–reinforced concrete (GFRC) incorporating fly ash, slag, and acrylic polymer with different fiber contents were studied. The use of pozzolanic materials and ... -
Lab and Field Study of Physical Sulfate Attack on Concrete Mixtures with Supplementary Cementitious Materials
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)Physical salt attack (PSA) or salt weathering occurs as a result of the crystallization pressures in concrete pores exerted by phase changes of salts that penetrate the concrete. The crystallization pressures cause ... -
Development of a Unique Test Apparatus to Conduct Axial and Transverse Pullout Testing on Geogrid Reinforcements
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)In the design of reinforced soil structures, the pullout resistance of reinforcement embedded in the fill material is an important input parameter. Different pullout test setups have been proposed previously to determine ... -
Discrete-Element Modeling of Influence of Void Characteristics on Uniaxial Penetration Strength of Asphalt Mixtures
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)This paper aims to investigate the influence of void characteristics on the uniaxial penetration strength (UPS) of asphalt mixtures using a three-dimensional (3D) discrete-element method (DEM). Three models for the uniaxial ... -
Laboratory Investigation of the Effect of Ceramic Fiber on Stone Matrix Asphalt Rutting Performance
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)Rutting is one of the most important distresses in asphalt mixed pavement. As for flexible pavements, stone matrix asphalt is the best option for reducing this failure despite its demerits, e.g., the risk of draining ... -
Geoenvironmental Evaluation of RCA-Stabilized Dredged Marine Sediments as Embankment Material
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)Millions of cubic meters of marine sediment are dredged from Chesapeake Bay waters in Maryland each year. Due to their low-strength characteristics, the sediments often need to be amended with other geomaterials for potential ... -
Comparison of Lateral Load Performance of Light Wood Diaphragms Built with Sawn Lumber and Wood I-Joists
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)Diaphragm design provisions in North America were originally developed based on the performance of diaphragms constructed with sawn lumber framing members. Although these design guidelines have been applied to diaphragms ...