Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Synthesis and Characterization of a High-Performance Asphalt Modified with Lignin–Waste Cooking Oil Composite
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)As one of the most important aromatic renewable natural resources, lignin has the potential to improve the high-temperature rheological properties and antiaging properties of asphalt. However, it will adversely harden the ... -
Synergistic Reinforcement of Foamed Cementitious Materials Using CO2 Foaming Agent
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Foamed concrete has been considered a low-strength cementitious material due to its flaky and porous structure. The CO2 foaming agents are thought to enhance the mechanical properties of foamed concrete, but the exact ... -
Synergistic Effect of C-S-H–PCE and Al2(SO4)3 on the Hydration Properties of Lithium Slag–Cement Composite Binder
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)To enhance the early strength development of lithium slag composite binder, synergistic action of calcium silicate hydrates (C─ S─ Hs)–polycarboxylate (PCE) and Al2(SO4)3 on the hydration properties of lithium slag–cement ... -
Sustainable Use of Waste Tire Rubbers in Eco-Friendly and Lightweight Alkali-Activated Slag–Silica Fume Mortars
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)This study examines the benefits of substituting waste tire aggregate (WTA) for pumice aggregate in alkali-activated slag mortars at replacement ratios of 0% to 60% (by volume). Additionally, silica fume (SF) was added to ... -
Sustainable and Pseudo-Strain-Hardening Metakaolin and Fly Ash–Based Fiber-Reinforced Geopolymer Composites Activated with Potassium: Development and Carbon Footprint Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The present research investigated the mechanical and physical properties of ambient-cured potassium-activated metakaolin and fly ash (MKFA)–based geopolymer (GP) mortars and composites with varying binder composition, water ... -
Substitution of Tailings Sand in Cement-Stabilized Gravel Base Material for Road Construction: Mechanical Properties, Durability, and Microstructure
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The aim of this research is to explore the feasibility of using tailings sand (TS) as a partial replacement for sand in the production of cement-stabilized base course materials. In this paper, the performance, economic ... -
Study of the Mix Design of Manufactured Sand Concrete Considering the Stone Powder Content
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)To solve the problem of the proportional design of cement concrete prepared by using manufactured sand instead of river sand, a new method of manufactured sand concrete mix design was proposed with the dense packing of ... -
Study of the Improved Behavior of Portland Cement Mortar Based on Adsorption and Deposition of Microbial Cement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Microbial cement (MC) can generate biocalcium carbonate on the surface of mortar in the liquid environment, which shows potential advantages to enhance the surface property of prefabricated components. This paper is aimed ... -
Study of the Dynamic Splitting Tensile Mechanical Properties and Damage Evolution of Steel Fiber–Reinforced Recycled-Aggregate Concrete Based on Acoustic Emission Technology
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Aiming at effectively utilizing recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) in sustainable construction, it is necessary to study the internal damage evolution of steel fiber–reinforced recycled-aggregate concrete (SFRAC) under dynamic ... -
Study of the Dispersion, Working, and Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes in Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The dispersibility of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) under different preparation processes was investigated. The dispersion stability, dispersion degree of CNT aggregates, and absorbance ... -
Study of the Bond Performance between GFRP Bar Reinforcement and Seawater–Sea Sand–Coral Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The world has abundant marine resources, and the use of seawater, sea sand, and coral instead of seawater, river sand, and gravel can compensate for the lack of traditional building materials for marine engineering ... -
Study of the Aging Behavior of Asphalt Mastic: Impact of the Powder-to-Binder Ratio and the Aging Method
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)This research conducted a comprehensive assessment of how aging processes and the powder to binder ratio (P/B ratio) influence asphalt mortar’s performance. Analysis demonstrated that all tested performance metrics ... -
Study of Interlayer Shear Effects in the Structure of Asphalt Overlay on Existing Rigid Airfield Pavement Using the Digital Image Correlation Method
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Shearing would occur in the interface of asphalt overlay on existing rigid airport pavements due to the differences in the mechanical properties of the materials loaded by aircraft. The interlayer contact affects the ... -
Strength, Durability, Corrosion Resistance, and Microstructure of Cemented Soil Incorporating Nano-MgO under Static and Cyclic Loading: A Laboratory Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Coastal regions often face challenges with the degradation of cementitious foundations that have endured prolonged exposure to corrosive ions and cyclic loading induced by environmental factors, such as typhoons, vehicular ... -
Strength Characteristics of Dry-Pressed Thermally Bonded Clay–Polymer Composites
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper describes the development and strength characteristics of clay–polymer composites to promote their potential use as fired clay brick substitutes. Each specimen was manufactured by dry pressing a mixture of ... -
Strength and Durability Performance of Sandy Loam Reinforced with Xanthan Gum and Biochar
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The changing climate raised more concerns about the durability of aged slopes and embankments due to the increased frequency of extreme rainfall events. Recently, there has been a growing interest in the utilization of ... -
Spatial Random Field Simulation of Compaction Quality and Deformation Analysis of Rockfill Dam Considering Filling Process
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The random field theory is frequently employed to characterize the inherent spatial variability of material properties. In order to incorporate sampled data from site investigations or experiments into simulations, and to ... -
Solidification of Loess Using a Composite Geopolymer Based on Slag Powder and Fly Ash: Influencing Factors and Mechanism Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)To solve the problem of carbon emissions and pollution of traditional cement, composite geopolymer based on alkali-stimulated slag powder and fly ash was used to solidify loess. The effects of the alkali activator content, ... -
Soil Contaminated with a High Concentration of Copper or Lead Solidified with Red Mud–Carbide Slag–Phosphogypsum: Structural Stability in an Acidic Environment
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)During the landfilling and resource utilization of solidified soil, it is inevitable that the material will be influenced by the surrounding water environment. Processes such as soaking and infiltration of both clean water ... -
Small-Strain Stiffness Properties of Fissured Clay with Different Fissure Orientations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)In geotechnical engineering, the small-strain shear modulus and its attenuation characteristics are pivotal for analyzing and evaluating soil vibration responses to various engineering construction projects. This study ...