Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Heating Characteristics and Deicing Properties of Magnetite Mortar Microwave-Absorbing Layer on Concrete Pavement
(ASCE, 7/17/2023 )A magnetite mortar microwave-absorbing layer that could be applied to concrete pavement was studied to improve the deicing efficiency of roads in low-temperature conditions. The magnetite cement mortar (MCM) was prepared ... -
Durability against Wetting and Drying Cycles and Installation Damage of Water Hyacinth Geotextiles Coated with Natural Rubber Latex
(ASCE, 8/29/2023 )Water hyacinth (WH) is abundant in tropical regions. As a result of high sources of fiber, the WH is possibly used for producing biodegradable geotextile, but WH-based geotextiles have low tensile strength and durability ... -
Mechanical Resistance of Hot-Mix Asphalt Using Phosphorite as Filler
(ASCE, 6/17/2023 )Phosphorites (PF) have small particle sizes and interesting chemical compositions to be used as filler in asphalt mixtures. The present study assessed the performance that a hot-mix asphalt (HMA) displays when the natural ... -
Study of the Effect of Surface-Modified Rubber Particles on the Properties of UHPC Containing Polyoxymethylene Fibers
(ASCE, 7/18/2023 )The application of waste tire rubber in the concrete industry is one of the most effective and environmentally friendly ways to solve the problem of so-called black pollution. However, the application of rubber particles ... -
Effect of High Pressure on the Time-Dependent Rheological Properties of Cement Paste
(ASCE, 7/27/2023 )To improve the understanding of underlying mechanism concerning the change in concrete properties after pumping, the effect of pressure (from atmospheric pressure to 15 MPa) on the time-dependent rheological properties ... -
Investigation of Oxygen Diffusion Behavior in Asphalt Mixtures Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Laboratory Test
(ASCE, 6/22/2023 )The long-term durability of asphalt pavements is closely related to the oxidative aging of asphalt binders. Oxidative aging depends on the oxygen diffusion in asphalt mixtures. To further investigate oxidation reactions ... -
Acoustic Emission Waves Propagation in Rubberized Concrete under Special Monitoring Conditions
(ASCE, 8/17/2023 )This study investigates the change in the acoustic emission (AE) parameters emitted in rubberized concrete under abrasion action at a sub-freezing temperature (−20°C). Seven concrete mixtures were developed with two ... -
Using Waste-to-Energy Fine-Combined Ash as Sand or Cement Substitute in Cement Mortar
(ASCE, 8/16/2023 )US waste-to-energy (WTE) plants generate about 7 million tons of fly ash and bottom ash annually, mixed to combined ash (CA), which, after metal recycling, is disposed of in landfills. Fine-combined ash (FCA), the ... -
Thermodynamic Properties of Aggregate Coated by Different Types of Waste Plastic: Adhesion and Moisture Resistance of Asphalt-Aggregate Systems
(ASCE, 5/31/2023 )The utilization of acidic aggregates in hot-mix asphalt (HMA) is often inevitable due to the limited supply of locally available aggregates, posing a potential threat of moisture damage to asphalt pavements. In this regard, ... -
Study of Bonding Property of Warm Mix Asphalt Based on Binder Bond Strength and Molecular Dynamics Simulations
(ASCE, 8/31/2023 )The bonding property plays a crucial role in the durability of the asphalt mixture. Warm-mix asphalt (WMA) commonly is used for energy-efficient pavements. The addition of warm-mix additives makes the behavior of the bonding ... -
Study of Self-Cleaning and Anticorrosion Superhydrophobic Coating on Cement Mortar Using Milled Coral Waste Powder
(ASCE, 7/24/2023 )To reduce and reuse waste, the use of coral waste has attracted more and more attention from researchers. In this study, a method of preparing environmentally friendly superhydrophobic coating with coral waste and stearic ... -
Effect of Synthesis Conditions on Particle Size Morphology, Structure, and Acceleration Performance of C-A-S-H Nanoparticles
(ASCE, 8/26/2023 )In recent decades, C-S-H (calcium-silicate-hydrate) nanoparticles have been regarded as promising accelerators for early-age compressive strength enhancement of cementitious materials. In previous research, C-A-S-H ... -
Influence of Fly-Ash Reaction on the Performance of Coal-Derived Char Bricks
(ASCE, 7/21/2023 )Studies have been conducted to expand the application of coal and coal by-products to building materials and other commodities. Researchers have presented the development of char brick from coal and coal by-products, but ... -
Real-Time Measurement of Mortar Properties with Electrical Resistivity during Curing
(ASCE, 8/18/2023 )This work used electrical resistivity over the first 72 h of hydration to measure the impact of air, sealed, and wet curing on mortar samples at different depths. The resistivity measurements provide new insights that ... -
Factors Affecting the Properties of PCB-Modified Asphalt
(ASCE, 8/23/2023 )Waste tire pyrolysis has the advantages of economy, environmental protection, and high energy conversion rate; however, there is little research on the application of pyrolysis carbon black (PCB), which accounts for a high ... -
Performance Evaluation of Novel Alkali-Silica Reaction Inhibiting Chemical Admixtures in Cementitious Systems
(ASCE, 6/28/2023 )Certain salts of calcium and magnesium can mitigate alkali-silica reaction (ASR) by reducing the pH of concrete pore solution. In a previous study, eight such promising salts were identified out of more than 700 possible ... -
Experimental Research into the Cumulative Damage Effect and Strength Anisotropy of Fresh Concrete under Blast Vibration
(ASCE, 6/17/2023 )To evaluate influence of blast vibrations on the long-term mechanical deterioration and damage anisotropy of fresh concrete, blast vibration tests were conducted by preparing concrete test blocks at different curing ages. ... -
Performance Evaluation of Cohesionless Soils Stabilized Using Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer for Infrastructure Applications
(ASCE, 7/22/2023 )The construction of infrastructure in coastal areas requires stabilizers to improve the characteristics of weak cohesionless geomaterials. Ordinary portland cement (OPC) is typically used to improve these geomaterials and ... -
Crack Coalescence Morphology in Asphalt Mixtures under Compressive Loading
(ASCE, 7/31/2023 )Cracking coalescence is the linking process of multiple cracks; the ordinary differential and partial differential equations cannot be solved at the crack coalescence positions. To solve these shortcomings, the asphalt ... -
Bond-Slip Behavior between Deformed Rebar and Concrete at Cryogenic Temperatures
(ASCE, 7/26/2023 )The bond behavior between steel bar and concrete is greatly affected by the properties of the concrete material and rebar. Compared with ambient temperatures, the mechanical characteristics of concrete material and rebar ...