Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Development of the Asphalt Foaming Performance Evaluation System Based on Binocular Ranging Technology
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Due to the lack of essential understanding of asphalt foaming behavior, engineering problems such as mix design failure and unstable performance of foamed asphalt cold recycling mixtures are prone to occur. This paper ... -
Influences of Strain Rate and Density on the Dynamic Material Properties and Energy Dissipation Characteristics of Iron Tailing Porous Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Iron tailing porous concrete (ITPC) is a type of foamed concrete material that uses iron ore tailings powder to partially replace cement. As a relatively new concrete-like material, only very limited research on the dynamic ... -
Preparation and Properties of Self-Healing Polyurethane-Modified Asphalt Composed of Different Soft Segments
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)When asphalt pavement is in practical use, it is prone to cracking and other diseases due to the long-term effects of load and climate and the restricted self-healing properties of the asphalt material. In order to improve ... -
Nondestructive Evaluation of Autonomic Crack Healing in Concrete Using Ultrasonic Wave Propagation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Cracks in concrete structures are unavoidable, resulting in the deterioration of concrete structures. An effective way to heal cracks, integrated with a suitable monitoring method, is of great significance. This research ... -
Early Corrosion Behavior of Cr10Mo1 Alloy Corrosion-Resistant Steel Bars in Seawater–Sea-Sand Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Corrosion of steel bars embedded in reinforced concrete structures considerably reduces the service life and even causes early failure of the structure. This paper investigates the early corrosion behavior of an alloy ... -
Microstructural, Surface Energy, and Thermal Behavior Changes of Virgin and Aged Bitumen after Fusion
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)To investigate the effects of aging on the microstructure, mechanical behavior, and thermal performance of bitumen surfaces, this study utilizes atomic force microscopy (AFM) for a qualitative and quantitative assessment ... -
Enhanced Pozzolanic Activity of Crushed Brick Powder with Hydrated Lime: Concrete Durability Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)This study investigated the potential of incorporating crushed brick powders (CBPs) and hydrated lime (HL) as additives in concrete production. Various tests were conducted on mortar, paste, and concrete samples to evaluate ... -
Effect of Magnetized Water on Self-Compacted Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Chemical activation of geopolymer concrete is critical for improving its performance. The purpose of this research is to improve the chemical activation of self-compacted fly ash-based geopolymer concrete exposed to chlorides ... -
Stainless Steel Wires-Modified Asphalt Concrete for Self-Heating and Self-Deicing
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Stainless steel wires (SSWs)-modified asphalt concrete with stable long-term properties and high electrical conductivity as well as without puncturing vehicle tires is expected to become a promising multifunctional pavement ... -
Investigation of the Adhesion and Debonding Behaviors between Warm-Mix Recycled Asphalt and Aggregates Based on Molecular Dynamics Simulation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Warm-mix recycling technology has gained increasing adoption in practical engineering owing to its notable environmental and economic advantages. Nevertheless, the intricate interfacial mechanisms governing the interaction ... -
A Predictive Model for Estimation of the Degree of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Bitumen Activity
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The proportion of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) bitumen that gets activated and coats the virgin aggregate during the initial stage of plant production of RAP mixes, in which the RAP material is initially mixed with ... -
Effect of Elevated Temperatures on Diverse Properties of Sustainable Concrete with Fine Recycled Refractory Brick Aggregate and Polypropylene Fiber
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Utilization of recycled aggregates into concrete has taken a significant stride toward achieving sustainable construction, whereas temperature remains a pivotal factor adversely affecting the diverse concrete properties ... -
Influence of Chemical Admixtures on Expansive Behavior and Mechanical Properties of K-Type Self-Stressing Concrete in CFST Systems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Concrete-filled steel tubes (CFSTs) have attracted increasing interest in research during the last decade as a construction system that increases its performance due to the use of self-stressing concrete. The efficiency ... -
Plasma Surface Treatment of Waxes to Enhance the Compatibility and Performances of Wax Warm-Mix Asphalt
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Wax warm additives are widely used in asphalt mixture production due to their energy savings and low cost. However, the compatibility problem between waxes and asphalt binders leads to wax precipitation and asphalt ... -
Effects of Urea and Sodium Tripolyphosphate on the Hydration and Leaching of Cr(VI) in Solid Waste–Based Sulfoaluminate Cement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)In this study, we evaluated the effect of the retarders urea and sodium phosphate on the hydration process and leaching of Cr(VI) in calcium sulfoaluminate cement from solid waste (WCSA). We investigated the mechanical ... -
Shedding Light on the Rejuvenation Mechanism of Reactive Compounds in Aged SBS-Modified Asphalt through Molecular Dynamics and Quantum Chemical Simulations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The purpose of this study is to address the problem of reconstructing damaged styrene–butadiene–styrene (SBS) molecular structures in order to facilitate the effective recycling of aged SBS-modified asphalt (SBSMA). ... -
Multiscale Analysis of EPS Concrete Strengthened by Synergistic Reinforcement of Styrene–Butadiene Latex and PVA Fibers: Experiments and Molecular Dynamics Simulations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Expanded polystyrene (EPS) concrete is a new typical composite concrete, but its material toughness and hydrophilicity are poor, leading to low strength and poor toughness. To solve this critical issue, this study used an ... -
Multiscale Analysis of the Function Mechanism of Aging Action on the Adhesion Properties between Asphalt and Aggregate
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The study of the adhesion properties between asphalt and aggregate plays a critical role in deciphering the fracture behavior and damage characteristics in asphalt mixtures. This research is dedicated to exploring the ... -
Investigation of the Multiparameter Mix Proportion Design and Mechanical Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Engineered Cementitious Composites
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)In contrast with its strong compressive performance and durability, the low tensile strength of concrete often leads to a range of issues during long-term application, including deformation, cracking, and even fracturing ... -
Chloride Salt Erosion of Asphalt Based on Adhesion, Surface Characteristics, and Microsurface Energy
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)To comprehensively investigate the impact of chloride salt erosion on the multiscale bonding behavior between asphalt and aggregate, atomic force microscopy (AFM) and pull-off tests were employed. A thorough study was ...