Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Case Study on Failure Mode of Medium-Weathered Mudstone Based on PLT-BVM Methods and Its Bearing Capacity
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)In the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle in China, the recommended bearing capacity of a medium-weathering mudstone foundation is less than the capacity of the rock structure to withstand loads. The aim of this paper was ... -
Preparation of Sustainable Foamed Concrete Using High-Volume Phosphogypsum and Its Hydration Mechanism Investigation
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)Reducing cement usage and replacing it with solid waste in high volume is one of the most important ways for the sustainable development of the cement industry. In the present work, sustainable foamed concrete with a high ... -
Accurately Tracking Migration of Particles Based on Discrete-Element Simulation during Compaction Process
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)Aggregate particles migrate and rearrange their spatial positions during the compaction process. To analyze the migration law, an accurate method to track migration of particles is proposed using discrete-element simulation ... -
Study on Durability and Compression Behaviors of BFRP Bars under Seawater Deterioration and Constraint Condition
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)The microstructural characterization of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer (BFRP) bars under seawater deterioration (dry–wet cycles modes and immersion modes) was performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray ... -
Investigation of Hybrid Intelligence Models to Optimize Cement Kiln Content Based on the Failure Stress, Chemical Composition, and Loss on Ignition of Mortar
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)Environmental issues, such as global warming and pollution, could be solved by reducing the carbon dioxide (CO2) footprint on the surrounding atmosphere. Utilizing by-products as a cement substitute in cement production, ... -
Mesoscale Damage Detection and Surface Deterioration of Freeze–Thawed Concrete Cores Using 3D CT Scanning and Roughness Quantification
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)The durability of bridges plays a vital role in their regular operation and transportation, particularly as service life increases. The ability of a bridge to reach its expected service life is closely linked to its ... -
Design and Calibration of a Large-Scale 155-mm Split-Hopkinson Pressure Bar
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)The investigation of inhomogeneous materials under dynamic conditions presents several challenges, particularly with regard to testing the dynamic properties of concrete, which requires the use of a large-scale split-Hopkinson ... -
Mesoscale Numerical Study on Time-Dependent Nonuniform Steel Corrosion–Induced Damage in Recycled Aggregate Concrete Systems
(ASCE, 2024/05/01)This study investigates the chloride transport and resulting corrosion-induced damage to reinforced recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) using finite-element simulations. A two-dimensional five-phase mesoscale-level time-dependent ... -
Strength and Fracture Properties of Sandy Subgrade Soil Treated with Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
(ASCE, 2024/05/01)Organic polymers have been extensively studied over the last decades, and most of the research focused on the mechanical performance of the soils treated with polymer at different dosages without addressing the effects of ... -
Experimental Investigation on Erosion of Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete with Short-Distance Water Impact Method
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)This paper aims to propose a short-distance water impact method to test the hydraulic erosion resistance of ultrahigh performance concrete materials (UHPC). The method used high-velocity water flow to simulate a complex ... -
Evaluating Influences of Alkali-Activated Slag Filler on the Engineering Properties of Asphalt Concrete Using Monotonic Indirect Tensile Tests
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)The search for alternatives to filler used in asphalt pavement has been focused on recently due to the lack of traditional materials sources and the aim of sustainable development goals. Novel environmental protection ... -
Interfacial Thickness Characterization and Tensile Properties of Calcium-Silicate-Hydrate/Calcium Hydroxide Composites via Molecular Dynamics Simulations
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)As the main hydration products, calcium-silicate-hydrate (C─ S─ H) and portlandite (CH) contribute significantly to the tensile strength of cementitious materials. However, the role of interface in the C─ S─ H/CH composites ... -
Hybrid Effect of Nano-CaCO3 and Polypropylene Fiber on Fresh and Hardened Properties of Alkali-Activated Material
(ASCE, 2024/06/01)Compared with traditional portland cementitious material, alkali-activated material (AAM) had the advantages of low carbon emission, energy saving, excellent durability, strength, and high temperature resistance. It has ... -
Experimental Evaluation of Microvoid Characteristics and Relationship with Stress and Strain for Ductile Fracture
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)The present study aims to characterize the microvoid sizes and their statistical distribution at the instance of fracture from the fracture surface of steel specimens. To this end, uniaxial tensile tests are conducted on ... -
Evaluating Subgrade Compaction for Different Soils Using Nondestructive Lightweight Deflectometer
(ASCE, 2024/05/01)Insufficient compaction of the subgrade can result in nonuniform deformation, leading to severe subgrade distress. To address this issue and find a new method for rapid detection and evaluation of subgrade compaction, we ... -
Evaluation on Moisture Susceptibility of Stone Mastic Polyurethane Concrete
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)Stone mastic polyurethane concrete (SMPC) is a new pavement material that is mixed at room temperature and has excellent pavement performance. To accurately evaluate the moisture susceptibility of SMPC with varying ... -
Time-Temperature-Stress Equivalent Characteristics and Nonlinear Viscoelastic Model of Asphalt Mixture under Triaxial Compressive Stress State
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)To objectively characterize the time-temperature-stress equivalence of viscoelastic properties of asphalt mixture, the triaxial compressive creep test was carried out on an AC-13 asphalt mixture under the conditions of ... -
Characterizing Lime- and Cement-Treated Soil with the PM Device at a Full-Scale Pavement Test Track
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)In this paper, the plastic mold compaction device (PM Device) was used successfully during full-scale construction of lime- and cement-stabilized pavement layers for which strict quality control measures were taken, such ... -
Mine Tailings and Bottom Ash from Waste Incineration as Alternative Fine Aggregates for Controlled Low-Strength Materials
(ASCE, 2024/05/01)Solid waste generation and its sustainable disposal are big concerns in the present decade. Mine tailings and incinerated bottom ash are among the greatest solid waste contributors to the environment. To promote sustainable ... -
GGBFS-Based Self-Compacting Geopolymer Concrete with Optimized Mix Parameters Established on Fresh, Mechanical, and Durability Characteristics
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)The current study presents an investigation into the optimal content determination of the mix parameters in their acceptable ranges through fresh, mechanical, and durability characteristics in ground granulated blast furnace ...