Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
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EISSN:1943-5533|ISSN:0899-1561|Disc:The Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering covers the development, processing, evaluation, applications, and performance of construction materials in civil engineering|Priority:12|Publisher:American Society of Civil Engineers|
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Fatigue and Nonlinear Performance Characterization of Asphalt Mastics: A Combined Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractAsphalt mastics, composed of a bitumen matrix and fillers, play a vital role in the fatigue failure of asphalt mixtures. However, the mechanisms by which fillers influence the fatigue properties of asphalt mastics ... -
Synergistic Enhancement of Mechanical Strength and Permeability in Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Pervious Concrete: Experimental Characterization and Multiscale Pore Structure Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractPervious concrete has emerged as a sustainable solution for stormwater management and urban flood mitigation. However, its practical application is constrained by the inherent trade-off between mechanical strength ... -
Development of Sustainable Fiber-Reinforced Ambient-Cured SCGC with Enhanced Mechanical and Microstructural Properties for Infrastructure Applications
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractSelf-compacting geopolymer concrete (SCGC) has been recognized as a sustainable alternative to conventional cement-based materials. The SCGC includes the convenience of self-compacting concrete (SCC) with the ... -
Thermal Resistance and Microstructural Response of Metakaolin- and Fly Ash–Based Geopolymers Modified with Nanosilica
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractIn this work, the influence of nanosilica (NS) addition on the thermal and mechanical stability of metakaolin (MK)- and fly ash (FA)–based geopolymers at high temperatures (300°C, 600°C, and 900°C) is studied. A ... -
Mitigating the Degradation of Microwave Self-Healing Efficiency in Asphalt Mixtures under Water Damage and Freeze–Thaw Cycles via Silicon Carbide Aggregates
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractTo assess the potential of silicon carbide (SiC) as microwave-enhanced aggregates for improving the self-healing performance of asphalt mixtures, this study examined the influence of SiC particle size and substitution ... -
Toward a More Sustainable Pavement Preservation: Development and Evaluation of 100% RAP Microsurfacing Mixtures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractAsphalt pavements undergo several distresses such as rutting and fatigue cracking under the influence of coupled effects of traffic and environmental loads. Use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) material into ... -
Evaluating the Suitability of Clayey and Siliceous Limestone for the Synthesis of High-Ye’elimite Calcium Sulfoaluminate-Belite Cement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractCalcium sulfoaluminate-belite (CSAB) cement has gained interest as an alternative low-CO2 cement to conventional portland cement (PC) for various applications, offering beneficial properties such as reduced setting ... -
Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Karst Tunnel Concrete under the Coupling Action of Load and Corrosive Environment
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractKarst tunnels are frequently subjected to severe corrosion, resulting in mechanical deterioration of the lining structure. This study systematically explores the synergistic degradation mechanisms caused by eccentric ... -
Aspect Ratio–Dependent Percolation and Strain-Sensing Behavior of Polyurethane and MWCNT Nanocomposites for Real-Time Health Monitoring of Seismic Isolation Bearings
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractLaminated polyurethane elastomeric bearings (LPEBs) in bridges are susceptible to interlayer delamination and other hidden damage given large deformations or fatigue loading, compromising long-term safety. To address ... -
Variations in Engineering Performance and Mechanisms of Expansion Stress Generation in Solid Waste–Based Cementitious Materials under Chloride Salt Exposure
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractSalts in aquatic environments disrupt the structure of cementitious materials, substantially reducing their durability in bank protection projects. To investigate the effects of sodium chloride solutions on ... -
Enhanced Workability and Hydration Control of α-Calcium Sulfate Hemihydrate via Sodium Hypophosphite–Modified PCE
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study investigates the performance of a phosphate-modified polycarboxylate superplasticizer (P-PCE) synthesized using sodium hypophosphite as the phosphorus source in α-calcium sulfate hemihydrate (α-HH) ... -
Prediction of Bond Strength at the NC–UHPC Interface Utilizing a Multifeature-Driven Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractConcrete structures frequently experience different levels of deterioration and degradation as a result of structural stress damage, environmental erosion, and the aging process. Ultrahigh-performance concrete ... -
A New Method for Predicting the Rheological Properties of Recycled Aggregate Concrete with a Multiscale Two-Phase Perspective
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study aims to address the issues of rheological design and prediction of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC), given the complex particle characteristics of recycled aggregates (RA). To this end, the present study ... -
Performance of Hydrophobically Modified Steel Fiber–Reinforced Concrete Prepared with Stearic Acid–Modified Mica Powder
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractHydrophobic modification of cementitious materials has emerged as an effective approach to improve durability and mechanical performance in aggressive environments. This study investigates the axial compressive ... -
Understanding the Effectiveness of Microwave Irradiation Based Approach for Improving the High Temperature Storage Stability of Crumb Rubber Modified Asphalt Binder
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractHigh temperature storage stability (HTSS) is one of the major bottlenecks for the widespread application of rubberized asphalt. To overcome this, various surface activation techniques have been explored in the ... -
Investigation of the Influence Mechanism of Coarse Aggregate Types on the Mechanical and Road Performance of Asphalt Mixture
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractNatural aggregates are consumed in large quantities in asphalt pavements, which cause a challenge for sustainable construction. To demonstrate the feasibility of replacing natural aggregates with steel slag, ... -
Assessing Rheological Performance of Innovative Sealant Materials Using Traditional Superpave Binder Equipment
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractPavement preservation is vital for maintaining road conditions. Traditional sealant treatments that are used to repair pavement distresses often lack durability and bond strength, prompting the development of ... -
Influence and Mechanism of Plastic Expansion Agent on Volume Stability and Frost Resistance Durability of Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractDurability directly impacts the service life of infrastructure such as bridges, highways, and hydraulic engineering. It remains the most critical challenge for concrete structures, especially the widespread early ... -
Experimental Study on Concrete with Recycled PET Fibers for Structural Application
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study investigates the mechanical behavior of concrete reinforced with recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers at volume fractions of 0.2% and 0.4%, aiming to assess their potential for enhancing ... -
Multiscale Analysis of the Effect of Microstructure and Phase Properties on the Tensile Strength of Slag-Blended Cement Paste
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractGround granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS) was incorporated into ordinary portland cement (OPC) paste, and its tensile strength was evaluated through a multiscale framework integrating X-ray microcomputed tomography ...