Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Effect of Sand Type and Content on the Fiber-Bridging and Matrix Properties of K- and K/Na-Activated Metakaolin–Based Engineered Geopolymer Composites
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study explored the effects of sand type [i.e., natural river sand (RS) and manufactured microsilica sand (MS)], sand content (i.e., 0%, 30%, 45%, and 60% by volume), and fiber content (i.e., 1% and 1.5% ... -
Hygrothermal and Mechanical Characterization of Hemp Concrete Modified with Acid Casein Admixture
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The weak bond between the shives and lime binder results in low mechanical strength of hemp concrete used as material filling for frame walls. The composite’s strength decreases due to its saturation with water. To prevent ... -
Effect of RHA–GGBS Blending on the Engineering Performance and Microstructural Characteristics of Alluvial Soil
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The majority of the land in Bihar is made up of alluvial soil, which falls into the category of problematic soils in the context of engineering applications. Therefore, to improve the properties and the long-term performance ... -
Enhancing Sulfuric Acid Resistance of Cement Paste through Incorporation of CMK with Different Specific Surface Areas: An Analysis of Mechanical Properties and Durability
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study investigates the impact of two different coal-bearing metakaolin (CMK) powders, characterized by varying specific surface areas, on the partial replacement of cement and its resultant effect on the sulfuric acid ... -
Effect of Methyl Cellulose on Cement Hydration and Pore Creation in High-Strength Mixes at Elevated Temperatures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Concrete is known for its inherent fire resistance in addition to several other desirable properties, making it a highly used construction material. Newer scenarios have given rise to enhanced use of high-strength concrete ... -
Effect of Shock Wave Incidence Angle on the Dynamic Splitting Mechanical Properties of GFRP-Reinforced Concrete: Experiment and Numerical Simulation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Reinforced concrete (RC) can resist explosive loads, but the propagation process of explosive shock waves inside concrete is complex. To investigate the effect of shock wave incidence angles on the dynamic splitting ... -
Creep Recovery Behavior of Fresh, Aged, and Rejuvenated SBS-Modified Asphalt under High Shear Stresses
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The multiple stress creep recovery (MSCR) test is widely used to evaluate the rutting performance of asphalt binder. However, the results from current MSCR tests with maximum loading stress of 3.2 kPa are difficult ... -
Sustainable Portland Cement Alternative: Alkaline Activation of Ladle Furnace Slag as a Precursor for Eco-Friendly Building Materials
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Portland cement (OPC) and steelmaking industries exhibit high production levels, and their industrial processes are not considered environmentally friendly, generating approximately 4%–7% of CO2 emissions worldwide. Both ... -
Effect of C─ A─ S─ H─ PCE Nanocomposites on Early Hydration and Performance of Portland Cement at Low Temperatures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Engineers have been working on new technologies to increase the early strength in order to meet the development demands of industrialized construction. In this study, calcium aluminum silicate hydrate (C─ A─ S─ H)–polycarboxylate ... -
Interference Effect of Geocell-Reinforced Shallow Strip Foundations on Sandy Soil
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper discusses the results of laboratory model tests on interfering shallow strip foundations, investigating both unreinforced and geocell-reinforced configurations. The tests cover a spectrum of spacing ratios, ... -
Engineering Properties and Microscopic Mechanism of Expansive Soils Improved by Biochar and Bagasse Fibers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The repeated expansion–contraction deformation significantly decreased the strength of expansive soils. The undesirable properties of expansive soils posed a safety threat to engineering construction. Biochar and bagasse ... -
Value-Added Reuse of Fine Phosphorus Slag Powder in Composite Cementitious Materials
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Utilizing phosphorus slag as a construction material is an environmentally conscious approach; however, a comprehensive understanding of the nuanced properties of fine phosphorus slag (FPS) is imperative. This study ... -
Sustainable Prospect for Entire Replacement of River Sand with Recycled Glass Aggregate in 3D Printing Concrete: Rheological Properties, Printability, and Alkali–Silica Reaction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Replacing river sand entirely with recycled glass (RG) aggregate in concrete is an intriguing approach to multiplying the sustainable impact of three-dimensional concrete printing (3DCP). This research aims to evaluate the ... -
Performance of High-Calcium-Content Magnesium Oxysulfate Cement Modified by Boric Acid, EDTA-2Na, and Oxalic Acid
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)To avoid stacking and discarding low-grade magnesite tailings with high calcium contents, this study investigated the preparation of magnesium oxysulfate (MOS) cement by using boric acid–, oxalic acid–, and ethylenediami ... -
Tension and Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties of Wire Arc Additively Manufactured ER70S-6
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Wire arc additively manufactured (WAAM) steels cannot be adopted into civil structures until knowledge of their material behaviors is expanded. American Welding Society (AWS) ER70S-6 is a common welding wire feedstock ... -
Investigation into Mechanical Properties of Mass Timber T-Beam System
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study proposes a new type of mass timber system in the shape of a T-beam. A well-proven and effective configuration for concrete and metal structures, T-shaped cross sections are not common for mass timber, yet they ... -
Enhanced Thermal Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composite with High-Volume Fly Ash and Steel Slag Aggregates
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Existing cementitious composites often undergo severe degradation when exposed to high temperatures. The present study proposes utilization of high-volume fly ash (HVFA) and steel slag (SS) aggregates to address this issue. ... -
Long-Term Performance of Oil Recycled Asphalt Binders Based on Fatigue, Moisture Damage, and Oxidation Aging
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The main objective of this work is to characterize the long-term performance of corn oil and refined engine oil bottom (REOB) recycled asphalt containing reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) binders, from the perspectives of ... -
Effect of Large Amounts of Supplementary Cementitious Material on the Hydration of Blended Cement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The influence of high-volume supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) on the hydration of portland cement was investigated. Usually, the application of SCM in portland cement systems is motivated by a sustainable consumption ... -
Effect of Different Cooling Methods on Mechanical Properties of Brick Aggregate Reed Straw Concrete after Exposure to High Temperature
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In this paper, the mechanical properties of concrete containing recycled brick aggregate with reed straw (RS) were investigated after exposure to high temperatures. The concrete was heated to 300°C, 500°C, 700°C, and 900°C ...