Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Pore Structure Characters and Oxygen Permeability Interpreted by Katz–Thompson Model of Fly Ash Concrete
(ASCE, 2024/05/01)The relationship between the characteristics of concrete pore structures and intrinsic permeability was investigated. The concrete pore structure incorporating fly ash was characterized by parameters including total porosity, ... -
Evaluating Durability: A Comparative Study on the Influence of Fly Ash and Silica Fume in Potassium Magnesium Phosphate Cement Mortar
(ASCE, 2024/05/01)The compressive strength retention rates of ordinary, 10wt% fly ash (FA) modified, and 15wt% silica fume (SF) modified potassium magnesium phosphate cement (MKPC) mortar blocks at different ages were measured, under the ... -
Durability of Magnesium Oxychloride Cement in Application: Phase Composition Transition and Microstructure Characteristics
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)To study the durability of magnesium oxychloride cement (MOC) in practical applications, samples from 6 to 80 years in different regions of China, including both north and south China, were collected. Phase composition and ... -
Comparison of Dynamic and Steady Viscosity in High-Viscosity Modified Asphalt Binder and Analysis of Its Zero Shear Viscosity Test Methods
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)The purpose of this paper is to compare the dynamic viscosity and steady viscosity characteristics of high-viscosity modified asphalt binder (HVA) and to analyze the applicability of the Cox–Merz rule as well as of the ... -
Effects of Carbonation–Hydration Curing on CO2 Uptake, Mechanical Properties, and Leaching Behavior of Heavy Metals in Stainless Steel Slag
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)This study aimed to study the effects of different carbonation–hydration processes and carbonation degrees on the mechanical properties and leaching behavior of heavy metals in stainless steel (SS) slag paste. SS slag ... -
Mechanical Properties of Hot-Stamped Spherical Shell Q235 Steel after Exposure to Elevated Temperature
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)The welded hollow sphere is formed by hot stamping of the steel plate, and the mechanical properties of the steel after hot stamping are the key to accurately evaluate the stress performance of the welded hollow sphere. ... -
Polymer Enhancement Mechanisms in Cementitious Materials: Insights from Atomistic Simulation
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)The mechanical properties of organic/inorganic composites at a macroscopic level are largely determined by the interaction mechanisms at the interface. However, there have been limited microscopic studies on these interactions. ... -
Long-Term Strength and Durability of Cement-Treated Coal Mine Overburden Materials in Subbase and Base Layers of Low-Volume Roads
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)Coal is the most abundant fossil fuel and the main source of energy for the production of electricity all over the globe. Excessive utilization of coal results in the production of huge quantities of coal mining wastes ... -
Investigation on Engineering Characteristics of Lime-Stabilized Phosphogypsum Subgrade Filler
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)Phosphogypsum, which contains toxic components (e.g., heavy metal elements and fluoride), is one of the byproducts of phosphoric acid production, and filling subgrade is one of the recycling methods for it. In this ... -
Investigation of the Workability, Strength, and Durability of Fiber-Reinforced High-Performance Concrete with Full Aeolian Sand
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)The application of aeolian sand as the full aggregate to produce high-performance concrete is significant for engineering construction in desert areas. However, high-performance concrete with full aeolian sand (FA-HPC) is ... -
Effects of Bitumen Origins and Filler Types on the Micromechanics Prediction of Complex Modulus of Asphalt Mastics Considering Interparticle Interactions
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)Asphalt mastic is a binary composite in which the bitumen matrix is embedded with filler particles. By taking interparticle interactions and the effects of bitumen origins and filler types into account, this research seeks ... -
Reaction Kinetics and Fresh State Properties of Alkali-Activated Slag Mixtures with Secondary Precursors
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)In this study, the effects of the incorporation of various supplementary materials such as fly ash, limestone powder, silica fume, and portland cement as the secondary precursor on the early age reaction, structural buildup, ... -
Increase in Concrete Air Content due to Excessive Internal Vibration
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)Internal vibration is a commonly used method for consolidating fresh concrete. Proper vibration causes entrapped air voids to float to the surface of the concrete or collapse at the water–air interface. However, if vibration ... -
Effect of Cation Types on the Steel Corrosion Inhibition Behavior of Calcined Layered Double Hydroxides in Saturated Calcium Hydroxide Solution
(ASCE, 2024/06/01)It is important to study the steel corrosion inhibition behavior in complex chloride salt environments. This paper uses the fact that calcined layered double hydroxides (CLDHs) have a certain memory effect, which means ... -
Mechanism and Strength Characteristics of Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation and Lime Composite Cured Soft Clay
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)Soft clay is characterized by high compressibility, low permeability, low strength, and high water content, making it a poor substrate for construction. Hence, soil treatment is often required for soft clay. However, the ... -
Data-Driven Design for a Modified Asphalt Binder Based on a Reduced Order Model and Simplicial Homology Global Optimization
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)The orthogonal experimental method is currently the most commonly used tool for determining an appropriate composition of modified asphalt binders. However, it cannot automatically output a reasonable composition when ... -
Quantification of Variability in Pond Ash Concrete and Its Effect on the Seismic Safety Performance of Reinforced Concrete Buildings
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)In this study, an attempt was made to use pond ash (PA), which is an industrial waste generated in power plants, as a replacement for fine aggregates (FA) in concrete. An experimental program was conducted on the mechanical ... -
Research on a Laboratory Technique to Prepare a Rejuvenating Composite Seal and Test Its Long-Term Water Stability
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)A rejuvenating composite seal (RCS) consists of a chip seal and a micro-surfacing (MS). There are two reasons for RCS’s poor application effect in China and less frequent application than that of MS: first, the material ... -
Role of Functionalized Polypropylene on Chemo-Mechanics of Ductility-Enhanced Cement Beams
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)This paper studies the chemo-mechanics of cement beams containing polypropylene (PP) functionalized using ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. It is hypothesized that UV irradiation enhances the load transfer at the interface of ... -
3D Morphology Characteristics of Concrete Interfaces under Seawater Dry–Wet Cycles
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)Cracks are inevitable in concrete structures, and the deterioration of concrete crack interfaces in intertidal zones is often accelerated due to seawater dry–wet cycles. This paper aims to analyze the morphology and ...