Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Polyphosphoric Acid Modified Soybean Oil Bioasphalt: Rheological Properties and Modification Mechanism
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)A large amount of soybean oil (20%–30% mass ratio of neat asphalt) was selected to partially replace petroleum asphalt. The high-temperature behavior of soybean oil bioasphalt was enhanced by polyphosphoric acid (PPA). ... -
Tensile Behavior of Weathered Thermally Bonded Polypropylene Geotextiles: Analysis Using Constitutive Models
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Weathering agents can significantly affect the mechanical response of geotextiles, particularly when long exposure periods are involved. Usually, in design, changes in the mechanical behavior of geotextiles are represented ... -
An Experimental Investigation on Shear Strength, Deformation, and Particle Breakage of Carbonate Sand–Concrete Interface through Direct Shear Tests Subjected to Monotonic–Cyclic Thermal Loadings
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)This paper presents the influence of temperature on the shear response of the carbonate sand–concrete interface to better understand the behavior of energy piles drilled in sandy soils. Direct shear tests were performed ... -
Investigation of 3D Printing Sand Core Technology on the Mechanical Behaviors of Soft–Hard Interbedded Rock Masses
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Three-dimensional (3D) printing has been increasingly applied to experimental research in geotechnical engineering. In this paper, standard cylinder specimens with high and low strength were prepared using 3D-printing sand ... -
Effect of Cement Type and Water-to-Binder Ratio on k-value of Low-Calcium Fly Ash for Concrete Compressive Strength
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)The present study assessed the effect of cement type and water-to-binder ratio (W/B) on the cementing efficiency factor (k-value) of low-calcium fly ash (FA) for the compressive strength of concrete in a chemical approach. ... -
Macrocell Effect on Chloride Threshold Value and Corrosion Rate of Steel Bar in Simulated Concrete Pore Solution
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)In this work, the influence of the area ratio of the low corrosion probability area (prone to becoming cathode) and high corrosion probability area (prone to becoming anode) on the initiation of macrocell corrosion of a ... -
Experimental Investigation on the Chloride Transport Characteristics from Soda Residue Foundation to Semiburied Concrete under Water Environmental Factors
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Use of soda residue as engineering backfill is the most practical and economical method for reusing soda residue. In the existing research on soda residue soil as engineering backfill, most scholars focus on the bearing ... -
Experimental Investigation on the Applicability of Microwave-Modified Red-Bed Soft Rock Subgrade Filler
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Red beds (RBs) are widely distributed in all continents of the world. With the rapid development of road and railway construction, the construction of roads and railways in RB areas is increasing. However, when RB is the ... -
Studies on the Thermal-Physical Treatment of Waste Concrete for Use in Lightweight Aggregate Concrete
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Demolition of buildings can generate large amounts of waste concrete, which if used effectively, can help reduce both the extraction of raw materials and carbon emissions. However, the presence of old cement mortar affects ... -
Impact of Simultaneous Carbonation and Chloride Attack on Chloride Diffusion in Portland Cement Concrete Mixtures Blended with Natural Zeolite and Silica Fume
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)There is still a significant problem associated with corrosion of steel bars embedded in concrete structures as a result of simultaneous chloride ingress and carbonation. This results in a decrease in the durability and ... -
Influence of Geopolymerization Factors on Sustainable Production of Pelletized Fly Ash–Based Aggregates Admixed with Bentonite, Lime, and GGBS
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)This experimental research investigates the influence of geopolymerization factors such as Na2O dosages, water and mineral admixture [bentonite (BT), burnt lime (BL), and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS)] on ... -
Microscopic Analysis of Activated Crumb Rubber and Its Effect on Mechanical Performance of Asphalt Mixtures Using Dry Process
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Crumb rubber (CR) from grinding waste tires has served as an asphalt modifier in asphalt pavement construction for decades. Incorporating CR in asphalt mixtures by the dry method is becoming popular with the emphasis on ... -
Flexural Toughness Evolution of Modified Secondary Recycled Concrete
(ASCE, 11/1/2022 )In this paper, secondary recycled concrete was modified using basalt fiber (BF) and nanosilica (NS) to form modified secondary recycled concrete (MSRC), to promote the recycling of concrete. The flexural toughness and ... -
Assessing Semiflowable Self-Consolidating Concrete with Sugarcane Bagasse Ash for Application in Rigid Pavement
(ASCE, 7/27/2023 )Semiflowable self-consolidating concrete (SF-SCC) is a new type of self-consolidating concrete with flowability, green strength, and shape-holding ability in the fresh state. SF-SCC is cost-effective, energy-efficient, and ... -
Fractographic Analysis and Particle Filter-Based Fatigue Crack Propagation Prediction of Q550E High-Strength Steel
(ASCE, 8/29/2023 )Fatigue damage has become one of the key issues affecting the service safety of steel bridges with the continuous increase of vehicle load and traffic volume. In this paper, fatigue crack growth (FCG) tests were performed ... -
Multiscale Hierarchical Fiber Gradations in Concrete to Reduce Early-Age Shrinkage Cracking Potential
(ASCE, 8/29/2023 )Significant efforts have been made to improve concrete mix design for shrinkage reduction and crack control, including reduction of cement content and selection of cement type with less heat of hydration, maximizing aggregate ... -
Corrosion Deterioration of Reinforced Concrete in a Saline Soil Environment
(ASCE, 8/22/2023 )To mitigate issues pertaining to reinforced concrete damage under the action of various strong corrosive ions in saline soil areas, the corrosion characteristics of reinforced concrete are investigated via electrochemical ... -
Comparative Study on High-Temperature Performance of MPC and BFPMPC
(ASCE, 8/31/2023 )Because a new magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) developed previously for the rapid repair of cement concrete structures has better mechanical properties and bonding properties, the high-temperature properties were further ... -
An Environmentally Friendly Asphalt Concrete Containing SiC Aggregate for Microwave Heating Deicing
(ASCE, 7/28/2023 )As a green heating technology, microwave heating can effectively reduce the pollution caused during asphalt pavement maintenance. However, lower energy utilization and poorer heating uniformity hinder the further engineering ... -
Volumetric and Mechanical Properties of Large Stone Asphalt Mixture Produced by Laboratory Compaction of Vertical Vibration Compaction Method
(ASCE, 8/31/2023 )Herein, a vertical vibration compaction method (VVTM) is proposed to stimulate the practical compaction loading condition for a large stone asphalt mixture with nominal maximum size of 53 mm (LSAM-50) and its reliability ...