Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Mechanical and Permeability Behavior of Porous Concrete When Using Different Aggregate Sizes and Adding Polypropylene Fiber
(ASCE, 2024/06/01)Increased stormwater runoff due to urbanization has highlighted the need for faster water removal. Porous concrete has high void content and porosity; however, it has poor mechanical properties. Its performance can be ... -
Molecular Dynamics Simulation and Durability Experiment on Functional GO-Modified Cementitious Composites
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)Microscopic characterization and macroscopic specific experiments are combined to explore the influence of functional graphene oxide (GO) on cementitious composites performance. The simulation through molecular dynamics ... -
Assessing Mechanical Properties of Concrete Block Masonry under Uniaxial Compression for Design Applications
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)This paper presents the details of experimental testing of masonry prisms, which were tested in compression. The experimental program consisted of prisms made with hollow and solid blocks of thickness 100 and 150 mm. ... -
A Binary Microorganism Self-Healing Agent for Concrete Cracks Comprising <i>Bacillus pasteurii</i> and <i>Saccharomyces</i> <i>cerevisiae</i>
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)The use of microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) to self-repair concrete cracks has received extensive attention. The production of mineralization precipitates reflects the repair capability of the ... -
Synergistic Effects of Ethylene Glycol Solution and Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer on the Hydration of Calcium Sulphoaluminate Cement at −10°C
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)In recent years, there has been great interest in cold weather concreting methods that utilize cold materials, which require less energy and emit less CO2 during cold weather. The aim of this research is to evaluate the ... -
Development of a Novel Type of Liquid Accelerator Based on Aluminum Sulfate and Its Accelerating Mechanism for Cement Hydration
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)A novel chlorine- and fluorine-free liquid accelerator was developed in this study. The proportion of each component of the accelerator was determined using an orthogonal test method. Various additives’ impact on the cement ... -
Motion Characteristics of Interfacial Water and Its Effect on the Performance of Cold-Mixed Epoxy Asphalt Binder: A Molecular Dynamics Study
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)Water reduces the stability and safety of paving material, and this has been extensively studied in traditional asphalt pavement. However, the influence of water on emerging cold-mixed epoxy asphalt (CEA) has not yet been ... -
Optimizing the Compressive Strength of Sodium Alginate-Modified EICP-Treated Sand Using Design of Experiments
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)Biological soil improvement techniques, such as enzyme-induced calcium precipitation (EICP), have attracted increasing attention as a sustainable and durable solution for ground improvement. However, recent life-cycle ... -
Characterization of Cement-Polymer-Treated Soils under Repeated Loading
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)The mechanistic-empirical pavement design guide (M-EPDG) recommends the use of resilient modulus (MR) for characterization of subgrade soils. Subgrade soils may not always have enough strength and stiffness to support the ... -
Wetting–Drying–Freezing–Thawing Cycle Effect on the Swelling Pressure of Yanji Mudstone Using Various Determination Methods
(ASCE, 2024/06/01)Swelling rocks and soils can generate significant swell or swelling pressure upon contact with water due to their special mineralogical composition, and thus a reliable determination of their swelling property is essential ... -
Experimental Study on Characteristics of Fly Ash–GGBS-Based Geopolymer Concrete with Demolition Waste as Fine Aggregate
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)In an effort to tackle the issues of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the cement industry and land pollution caused by the disposal of construction waste, this study aimed to investigate the potential of fly ash-ground ... -
Effect of Paraffin Oil Nanoemulsion as a Hydrophobic Modifier on Cement Paste Workability and Hydration
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)How to realize hydrophobic modification of the capillary wall of cement-based materials is still a challenge. The hydrophobic modifier in the emulsion type is more promising than the original form due to the good compatibility ... -
Correlation between Slag Reactivity and Cement Paste Properties: The Influence of Slag Chemistry
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)The properties of slag-rich cement paste are fundamentally associated with slag chemistry. In the present research, 10 slags covering the common chemistry range, including eight synthetic slags of CaO─ SiO2─ Al2O3─ MgO ... -
Beetroot Juice Additive in Chloride Brines Reduces Damage of Concrete Exposed to Freeze–Thaw Cycles
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)This work investigated whether and how a common agro-based additive, beetroot juice, alters the detrimental effects of chloride brines on the durability of cement concrete, by evaluating the frost resistance of ordinary ... -
Graphene Oxide–Pretreated Waste Medical Mask Microfiber-Reinforced Cement Composites: Frost Damage Modeling and Chloride Migration
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)Proper disposal of waste medical masks has become increasingly urgent in order to protect the ecosystem. Our exploratory study has proven the feasibility of producing waste mask microfibers (WMMF) and pretreating them with ... -
Prediction of Durability Properties of Igneous Rocks as Railway Ballast by Simultaneously Considering the Petrographical, Geochemical, and Physical Characteristics
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)Finding stone aggregates with desirable properties in terms of durability for use in railway ballast is one of the most important concerns of railway projects. This study investigated the suitability of some types of igneous ... -
Estimation and Evaluation of Water Damage Resistance of Warm-Stone Matrix Asphalt Mixture with Compound Polymer Modifiers Using Regression Tree Ensemble Method
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)Warm mix asphalt (WMA) has recently gained popularity as a pavement engineering alternative because it has the potential to significantly reduce energy utilization and the carbon footprint of the pavement industry. However, ... -
Development of a Green High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composite Using Local Ingredients
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)Recent materials developed and applied for repairing, strengthening, and refining the performance of various structural elements are high-performance fiber-reinforced cement composites (HPFRCCs). These materials exhibit ... -
Effect of Alkalis on Tricalcium Silicate Hydration with and without Incorporating Metakaolin
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)This study investigated the effect of alkalis on C3S hydration with and without incorporating aluminate phases. Pastes of 100% C3S and 90% C3S+10% metakaolin (MK) were prepared at 1%, 2%, and 3% Na2O content. X-ray diffraction ... -
Quantification of Desiccation Cracking and Strain Localization in Lime-Treated Compacted Expansive Soils Using DIA and DIC
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)The present experimental study is focused on quantifying the initiation and propagation of desiccation cracking and strain localization in lime-treated compacted expansive soils subjected to controlled temperature and ...