Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of Field-Produced Aramid Fiber–Reinforced Asphalt Mixtures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)This paper summarizes the results of a study that was conducted to evaluate the performance of field-produced aramid fiber-reinforced asphalt mixtures used for resurfacing applications and compare it to that of polymer-modified ... -
Evaluation Method for Compressive Properties of Segregated Asphalt Mixtures Based on Digimat and FEM Models
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)To study the mechanical properties of segregated asphalt mixtures, a novel method was developed to generate three-dimensional finite element models for segregated asphalt mixtures. The virtual uniaxial compression tests ... -
A Sustainable Soil Stabilization Technique Using Medical Waste Incineration Ash, Coal-Based Fly Ash, and Polyethylene Terephthalate Strips
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Sustainable soil stabilization refers to using environmentally friendly and long-lasting techniques to improve the strength and durability of the problematic soil, e.g., expansive soil. Using non-energy-intensive ... -
Environmentally Friendly End-Capped Polyurethane for Enhancing Asphalt–Granite Adhesion
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The poor adhesion of asphalt–granite limits the application of granite. This research aims to enhance the adhesion of asphalt and granite by establishing chemical connections between the hydroxyl groups on granite surface ... -
A Study on the Flow Behavior and Thixotropy of Biopolymer-Bound Soil Composite
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Biopolymer-bound soil composites (BSCs) are a new material class that is being researched for construction applications, including three-dimensional (3D) printing. To use this new material, researchers must understand its ... -
Enhancing the Resistance to Elevated Temperature of Alkali-Activated Slag Concrete: A Comparative Study of the Role of Polypropylene Fibers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Alkali-activated concrete (AAC) gained considerable attention from the beginning of its discovery as a substitute for conventional concrete (CC) due to its superior properties and powerful environmental impact. This paper ... -
Enhancing Asphalt Pavement Durability: Evaluation of Encapsulated Soybean Sludge Rejuvenators for Self-Healing and Cracking Resistance
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Self-healing of asphalt is a potential way to increase the service life of road surfaces. In the past, scientists have employed various methods to enhance the self-healing abilities of asphaltic materials. One of these ... -
Enhanced Performance of Polyelectrolyte-Stabilized Sandy Soils under Wetting and Drying Cycles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study addresses the utility of polyelectrolytes, i.e., cationic poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDADMAC) and anionic polystyrene sulfonate (PSS), as additives to improve properties of the polymer-stabilized ... -
Embedment Properties of Self-Tapping Screws Loaded at Different Angles to the Grain
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The embedment properties including embedment strength and foundation modulus govern the load-carrying capacity and stiffness of timber joints with dowel-type fasteners. As the common fasteners, self-tapping screws (STSs) ... -
Effects of the Ion Exchange and Adsorption Behavior of Clinoptilolite on Chloride Solidification in Cement Paste
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Clinoptilolite has been used in cement-based materials to reduce shrinkage and increase compressive strength, but the ion exchange and ion adsorption behavior of clinoptilolite in cement-based materials have not been ... -
Effects of the Addition of Industrial Graphene Nanoplatelets on the Permanent Deformation Susceptibility, Fatigue Resistance, and Healing Capacity of an Asphalt Mixture Modified with Styrene–Butadiene–Styrene Copolymer
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This research aimed to investigate the impact of adding industrial graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) on the mechanical performance (permanent deformation and fatigue) and healing of an asphalt mixture modified with ... -
Effects of Temperature on the Adhesive and the CFRP–Steel Interface in Strengthened Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The bonding interface serves as a vulnerable point in steel structures strengthened with carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP), significantly influenced by the mechanical properties of adhesives and temperature. To ... -
Effects of Rejuvenator on the Properties of Hot-Mix Recycled Epoxy Asphalt Binder Doped with RAP
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Asphalt pavement thermal recycling technology plays a crucial role in recycling waste road surface materials, offering a strategy for developing environmentally friendly pavements. The application of epoxy resin polymer ... -
Effects of Polycarboxylate Ethers with Different Charge Densities on the Time-Dependent Rheological Property of Cement Slurry
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Effects of polycarboxylate ethers (PCEs) with different charge densities on the time-dependent rheological property (yield stress) were systematically investigated by correlating the charge density of PCE with its adsorption ... -
Effects of Magnesium and Chloride Ions on the Early-Age Hydration of C3A in the Presence of Gypsum
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The chloride binding by tricalcium aluminate (C3A) is a chemical interaction between the hydration products and chloride ions, which has been proven to effectively reduce the deterioration risk of reinforced concrete ... -
Effects of Incorporating Acrylic Particles on Mechanical and Photocatalytic Properties of Recycled Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)To mitigate the impact of vehicular emissions on air quality and reduce the concentrations of atmospheric pollutants, this study developed pavement materials with purification functions using TiO2 as a photocatalyst and ... -
Effects of Hydrated Lime and Zeolite on the Mechanical Behavior of Calcareous Sand Subjected to Wet–Dry Cycles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The low bearing capacity and high erosion potential of calcareous soils are major concerns in marine environments. Lime stabilization is one of the earliest and most widely used methods for improving the mechanical properties ... -
Effects of Fiber Shape and Nanopalygorskite on the Long-Term Performance of Steel Fiber–Reinforced Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Steel fibers and nanopalygorskite (NP) were introduced into ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) to improve its long-term performance. Long-term mechanical properties and long-term shrinkage performance were measured to ... -
Effects of Epoxy Resin System and Ingredient Content on the Properties of Asphalt and Its Mixtures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)To clarify the effect of an epoxy resin (EP) system and ingredient content on the properties of epoxy asphalt (EA) and its mixtures (EAM), which is instructive for the selection of epoxy products and the promotion of its ... -
Effectiveness of Spent Coffee Ash in Concrete Permeable Pavement Bricks
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper utilized the principle of circular economy to recycle spent coffee grounds, which are pyrolyzed into coffee ash biochar for the preparation of permeable concrete pavement bricks. This process can solve the problem ...