Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Elucidation of Static Fracture Energy and Dynamic Tensile Performance of Hybrid Steel Fiber-Based Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete
(ASCE, 6/17/2023 )Ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) has great potential for applications in civil and military structures due to its outstanding performance and ability to withstand impact and blast load. This performance can be attributed ... -
Pull-Out Performance of Timber Joints with Glued-In Densified Wood Dowels
(ASCE, 5/29/2023 )Densified wood (DW) dowel is worth considering as an alternative to steel rod for timber joints with glued-in rods, because it is more naturally harmonized with timber members, and has better resistance against corrosion ... -
Optimization of Semidense Bituminous Concrete Mix Gradation for Foam-Mix Asphalt Containing Agricultural and Industrial Wastes
(ASCE, 7/28/2023 )In recent times, reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) has gained popularity among researchers for its low-impact development abilities and socioeconomic factors. But its application in modern construction is still restricted ... -
Anchorage Performance of Multiple Split Grouting of Prestressed Anchor Cable
(ASCE, 8/29/2023 )In order to study the influence of split grouting times on the anchorage performance of prestressed anchor cable, a field test of multisplit grouting was carried out using fiber Bragg grating monitoring technology. The ... -
Atomic-Level Insights into the Mechanisms of Reinforcement and Fracture in a Graphene-Reinforced Bitumen Composite
(ASCE, 6/20/2023 )Graphene can significantly improve the mechanical performance and durability of a bitumen composite. However, the underlying reinforcement mechanism of this enhancement is not yet clear. Here, we use molecular dynamics ... -
Interface Bonding and Corrosion Resistance of Alumina-Titania Ceramic-Coated Rebars: A First-Principles and Experimental Study
(ASCE, 7/21/2023 )Corrosion of steel bars embedded in reinforced concrete structures considerably reduces the service life and even causes early failure of the structure. Herein, alumina/titania ceramic coated rebars is investigated in terms ... -
Effects of Rebar Size and Volume Fraction of Glass Fibers on Tensile Strength Retention of GFRP Rebars in Alkaline Environment via RSM and SHAP Analyses
(ASCE, 6/29/2023 )This study evaluates the degradation of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebars in alkaline environment under accelerating aging in terms of tensile strength retention (TSR). In addition to environmental conditions ... -
Subgrade Strength Performance Behavior of Alkali-Activated Binder and Cement Stabilized Expansive Soil: A Semifield Study
(ASCE, 7/18/2023 )Expansive subgrade soil possesses a dual nature of swelling and shrinkage, resulting in a premature failure on pavement surfaces. In the present investigation, an effort has been made to compare the field performance of ... -
Experimental Investigation on the Mix Proportion of Fiber-Reinforced Ultrahigh-Strength Grouting Material
(ASCE, 5/26/2023 )Concrete tends to develop cracks once damaged, and wide cracks specifically would affect the whole structure negatively. When used for repairing wide cracks, traditional cement-based grouting materials could no longer meet ... -
Study on the Adhesion Characteristics of Asphalt-Aggregate Interface in Cold Recycled Asphalt Mixtures
(ASCE, 6/18/2023 )The reclaimed asphalt pavement materials have been used for sustainable cold-recycling, significantly benefiting air quality and resource conservation, while its microscale interface properties greatly affected road ... -
Uniform Composition of Sol-Gel Synthetic Aluminosilicate Precursor as a Key Factor for the Production of Geopolymers
(ASCE, 5/31/2023 )This paper aims to study the fabrication of geopolymers from precursors synthesized by the sol-gel process. Two precursors were produced: the first one from a physical mixture of silica and alumina synthesized separately ... -
Sodium Oleate and Styrene-Acrylate Copolymer Emulsion-Modified Cement Mortar: Functional Combination of Physical Barrier and Hydrophobicity
(ASCE, 5/29/2023 )Styrene-acrylic emulsion (SAE)-modified mortar is typically used as an impermeable cement-based material. Although high-volume SAE-modified mortar shows excellent penetration resistance performance, this property can also ... -
Rheological Properties of Epoxy-Grouting Materials for Early Cracks of Cast-In-Situ Concrete on Bridge Deck
(ASCE, 6/18/2023 )The rheological property of epoxy grout is related to whether the grouting material can completely fill the early cracks of the cast-in-situ concrete on the bridge deck. To reveal the rheological properties of epoxy grouting ... -
Basic Mechanical Properties of Laminated Flattened-Bamboo Composite: An Experimental and Parametric Investigation
(ASCE, 5/31/2023 )To reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry, more and more researchers have paid attention to engineered bamboo, a natural and green material. This research focused on laminated flattened-bamboo (LFB), a new ... -
Evaluation of Long-Term Properties of Products Containing Alkali-Activated Slag Exposed to Alkali-Silica Reaction by Mechanical Parameters
(ASCE, 5/26/2023 )An examination was undertaken on the alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in alkali-activated slag (AAS) mixtures in comparison with ordinary portland cement (OPC) mortars and concretes. The ASR expansion in AAS mortars and concretes ... -
Effects of Application of Waste Tea on Properties of Asphalt Binder and Mixture
(ASCE, 6/29/2023 )Recently, nano materials that have high active surface area and small particle size are used to improve the properties of the asphalt binder and mixture. However, the most important factor that limits the use of nano ... -
A New Approach for Protection against Ejection Trajectory of Scabbed Materials of Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete under Projectile Impact
(ASCE, 6/17/2023 )Scabbing on the rear face of concrete under impact produces fragments that act as additional projectiles causing fatality or severe damage to the occupants or systems. Ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) has outstanding ... -
Investigation of Small Samples for Characterization of Linear Viscoelastic Properties and Fatigue Performance of Asphalt Mixtures
(ASCE, 6/24/2023 )More robust methods for predicting the performance of asphalt mixtures in the field have been established in recent years. However, the tests carried out to obtain the data generally make use of samples compacted in the ... -
Dielectric Model of Asphalt Mastics Considering Temperature Influence
(ASCE, 5/29/2023 )As an important stage in the three-stage dispersion system of asphalt mixtures, the structure and properties of asphalt mastics have a significant impact on the road performance and dielectric properties of asphalt mixtures. ... -
Degradation Mechanism of Nonaqueous Reactive Polymer Grouting Materials under Chemical Corrosion Environment
(ASCE, 8/2/2023 1)Nonaqueous reaction foam polyurethane (PU) grouting materials have found wide applications in civil engineering. However, degradation laws and mechanism of the strength performance of PU grouting materials in different ...