Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Interface Shear Behavior of Ultrahigh-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Using Digital Image Correlation Technique
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)Ensuring good interface shear resistance is essential in structural applications. Hence, understanding the interface shear behavior of ultrahigh-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) is essential. The interface ... -
Strength and Ductility of Concrete Confined by Fiber Metal Laminate Composites
(ASCE, 2024/06/01)This paper presents an experimental study on the compressive behavior of concrete cylinders confined with fiber metal laminate (FML) composites. This research was motivated by the need to address limitations of traditional ... -
Laboratory Investigation on the Use of Geocomposites as Waterproofing Systems for Concrete Bridge Decks
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)Water seepage in cement concrete structures is one of the main sources of degradation, especially for concrete bridge decks. Therefore, the protection of these strategic structures is a crucial task for civil engineers ... -
Amorphous Carbon Powder for Performance Enhancement of Sulfur Mortar: Alternative Fabrication Method
(ASCE, 2024/06/01)This study focused on the characterization of sulfur-modified mortars made with amorphous carbon powder (ACP). To this end, modified paste samples were fabricated initially with different ACP content through a dry mixing ... -
Hydration Mechanism of Cement Pastes with the Addition of Dry Ice through Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)The addition of dry ice as an admixture to cement pastes has many advantages such as improving the compressive strength and sequestration of CO2. However, its effect on the hydration mechanism of cement pastes is still ... -
Tensile and Low-Cycle Fatigue Properties of HTRB630 High-Strength Steel Bars after Exposure to High Temperatures
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)Heat-treated ribbed bar 630 (HTRB630) is a new type of reinforcing steel produced in China. The tensile properties and low-cycle fatigue properties of HTRB630 high-strength steel bars after exposure to high temperature are ... -
Effect of Sisal Fibers on the Rheology of Cement Paste Plasticized by Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)Sisal fibers (SF) and polycarboxylate superplasticizers (PCE) contribute to the sustainable development of cementitious materials by improving and optimizing their hardening properties. In this study, the impact of SF and ... -
Fracture Resistance of RAP Containing Recycled Polyethylene and Different Rejuvenators at Low and Medium Temperatures Using a Nonstandard SCB Test
(ASCE, 2024/06/01)Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) contains significant amounts of valuable materials, which in new construction in the pavement industry contributes to sustainable development and promoting a circular economy. However, the ... -
Investigating Concrete Performance: Compressive Strength and Pore-Structure Evolution in Simulated Permafrost Conditions of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau Zone
(ASCE, 2024/05/01)As construction continues, a large number of concrete engineering facilities will be put into use in permafrost areas, which poses a challenge to the long-term service of concrete materials. To investigate the evolution ... -
A Mix Design Method of Flexible Pavement Cement Concrete Based on Rubber and Fiber Coblending
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)This paper presents research about a mixture design method of pavement concrete coblending rubber and fiber into ordinary concrete. Mechanical-based tests regarding the compressive strength, elastic modulus, splitting ... -
Volume Deformation and Hydraulic Conductivity Behavior of Sand-Bentonite Mixtures with Fiberglass Additives under High Temperatures
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)The performance of energy geostructures is dependent on the surrounding soil properties in the presence of high temperatures or thermal cycles. Change in temperature may affect many engineering parameters of soils. ... -
Durability and Cost Analysis of High-Volume Fly Ash Blended Self-Compacting Mortar
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)In the present study, the effect of high-volume fly ash blending in the concentration of 15%, 25%, 35%, 45%, and 55% with different effective water-to-cement (W/C) ratios has been investigated for rheology, compressive ... -
Fatigue Performance of Double-Layer Beams with an Interlayer Based on the Method of Equivalent Fatigue Life
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)The bonding performance between a thin overlay and the pavement is an important basis for good performance of asphalt pavement. To research the effect of interlayer bonding on the fatigue life of thin overlays, three-point ... -
Evaluation of the Performance of Sawdust Ash in Bituminous Concrete against Moisture Damage
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)In tropical regions, lack of moisture-damage-resistant fillers in flexible pavements poses significant challenges for infrastructure development and maintenance. Hence, this study examined sawdust ash (SDA) for such purposes. ... -
Characterization of Mechanical Properties of Welds of Q355D Steel by DSI Technique
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)Temperature variation during the welding will cause different solid-state phase transformations in the welding area and result in a heat-affected zone (HAZ) between the weld metal (WM) and the base metal (BM). Depth-sensing ... -
Investigation of Long-Term Waterproof Performance and Hardness Change of EPDM Rubber Gasket Used for Shield Tunnels
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)The waterproof performance of shield-tunnel gaskets determines the long-term operation of shield tunnels. To study the long-term waterproofing performance of shield-tunnel gaskets, first, high-temperature aging tests of ... -
Comprehensive Properties Evaluation of Modified Bio-Asphalt Mixture Based on Comparison Matrix
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)The comprehensive properties evaluation index of asphalt mixture has the characteristics of multilevel and multifactor. The weight of each road performance index is the key factor to assess the comprehensive properties of ... -
Aging Properties of Ultraviolet Absorber Intercalated Organo-Montmorillonite–Modified Bitumen Based on Rheological and Chemical Analysis
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)In order to improve the thermo-oxidative and ultraviolet (UV) aging resistance of bitumen, ultraviolet absorber (UVA) was intercalated into organo-montmorillonite (OMMT) and ultraviolet absorber-intercalated organo-montmorillonite ... -
Investigation of Recycled Asphalt Pavement Materials Treated by Refined Crushing and Screening Process: Comparison with Conventional Methods
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)Using recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) materials in the pavement industry is a hot issue now, which can reduce carbon emissions significantly. The agglomeration and variability of the RAP materials treated by a conventional ... -
Estimating the Resilient Modulus of Marginal Granular Materials through a Novel Approach of Strain-Stage Dynamic CBR Test
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)Stiffness quantification of unbound granular materials (UGMs) is essential for designing pavement structures. This stiffness can be determined directly through the resilient modulus test, or indirectly, by correlation, ...