Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Long-Term Performance of CFRP Bonded Steel Subjected to Marine and Temperature Exposure
(ASCE, 5/30/2023 )Carbon fiber–reinforced polymers (CFRPs) deliver positive outcomes compared with traditional steel retrofitting techniques. This study aims to determine the effect of underwater exposure condition and different temperatures ... -
Experimental Evaluation of Bond Behavior between Corroded Reinforcing Bars and Concrete under Elevated Temperatures
(ASCE, 6/1/2023 1)The bond performance of corroded reinforced concrete (RC) subjected to fire has a significant influence on evaluating the structural load-bearing capacity and early warning for structure collapse. However, the bond ... -
Effects of Phase Change Materials on the Freeze–Thaw Performance of Expansive Soil
(ASCE, 4/29/2023 )Freeze–thaw cycles can deteriorate the expansive soil performance. Phase change materials (PCMs) absorb and store heavy latent heat from the environment, which can be utilized to mitigate freeze–thaw deteriorations in ... -
Rutting Resistance Evaluation of Highly Polymer-Modified Asphalt Binder and Mixes Using Different Performance Parameters
(ASCE, 5/31/2023 )This study focused on evaluating the rutting performance of three different highly polymer-modified asphalt (HiMA) binders (i.e., O, T and B) using binder-based [i.e., multiple stress creep recovery (MSCR) and ... -
Nonlinear Ultrasonic Characterization of Performance Variation of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Subjected to Thermal Treatment and Water Curing
(ASCE, 6/21/2023 )In this paper, the performance of basalt fiber-reinforced concrete (BFRC) during the thermal treatment and the subsequent recovery in water are investigated by adopting the ultrasonic second harmonic generation (SHG) ... -
Thermal Properties of Asphalt Pavements Modified with a Lightweight Silica-Based Composite
(ASCE, 5/16/2023 )Pavements are exposed to different external factors such as traffic loading, levels of moisture, and ambient temperature fluctuations. External temperature change affects the pavement’s temperature profile and therefore ... -
Interaction of Superplasticizers with C3A: Understanding the Superplasticizer Compatibility with Cement
(ASCE, 6/17/2023 )The incompatibility between the superplasticizer (SP) and cement can cause problems with the cementitious materials’ fresh and hardened qualities, such as unstable workability, uncontrollable setting times, excessive air ... -
Early-Age Bond Behavior of Deformed Bars in Concrete Subjected to Bilateral Pressures
(ASCE, 5/26/2023 )In RC structures during construction, the bond behavior of deformed bars in concrete is governed by the age-related concrete strength, the local confining pressure, the bar diameter, and the concrete cover thickness. In ... -
Corrosion Resistance of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cementitious Systems
(ASCE, 5/26/2023 )This study investigated chloride binding and corrosion of carbon steel in calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement concrete exposed to external chloride solutions. CSA pastes and concrete specimens were prepared using three ... -
Experimental and Numerical Investigations of High-Cycle Fatigue Properties of HTRB630 High-Strength Steel Bars
(ASCE, 5/16/2023 )To explore the application of heat-treated ribbed bar (HTRB) type HTRB630 high-strength steel bars in reinforced concrete bridges, the tensile test and high-cycle fatigue test are carried out. Then, the high-cycle fatigue ... -
A Viable Solution for Industrial Waste Ash: Recycling in Fired Clay Bricks
(ASCE, 5/29/2023 )The rapid increase in the generation of industrial ash alerted the authorities to seek efficient management of this harmful waste. This research seeks an entirely new use of industry ash to manufacture bricks. While brick ... -
Long-Term Self-Healing Efficiency of Bioconcrete Based on Integrated Sulfate- and Nitrate-Reducing Bacterial Granules
(ASCE, 6/24/2023 )This study evaluated the mechanical properties and self-healing performance of freshly casted and 19-month-aged bioconcrete samples with integrated sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and nitrate-reducing bacteria (NRB) granules ... -
Quantitative Characterization of Marble Natural Aging through Pore Structure Image Analysis
(ASCE, 6/19/2023 )The goal of this study is the quantitative characterization of the degree of natural alteration of marble samples by using image analysis for the automatic characterization and comparison of the pore structure of rock ... -
Effects of Calcium Nitrate on Thermal Hysteresis and Corresponding Freezing Characteristics of Silty Sand Mixtures
(ASCE, 6/17/2023 )This research paper presents the results and analysis obtained via the evaluation of calcium nitrate as an effective stabilizer to alter the thermal properties as well as improve the compressive strength of frost-susceptible ... -
Comparative Assessment of Liquid Antistripping Agents and Mineral Admixtures in Asphalt Mix Resistance to Moisture Damage
(ASCE, 6/19/2023 )The main aim of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of liquid antistrips (LASs) as compared with mineral admixtures such as lime and cement in treating moisture sensitivity of asphalt concrete (AC) mixtures ... -
Relationship between Microstructure and Macroscopic Properties of Asphalt under Different Concentrations of Snow Melting Agent
(ASCE, 8/23/2023 )This paper explored the relationship between microstructure characteristics and macroscopic properties of asphalt under different concentrations of snowmelt agent. Using penetration tests, ductility tests, softening point ... -
Experimental Study on the Mechanical Properties of Basalt FRCM Made of Various Matrices: Validation by X-Ray Microtomography
(ASCE, 7/21/2023 )In the field of structural strengthening, the need to replace common composite materials with sustainable ones has been developing in the last decade. Sustainable composite materials, such as a natural fiber-reinforced ... -
Laboratory Study and Molecular Dynamics Simulation of High- and Low-Temperature Properties of Polyurethane-Modified Asphalt
(ASCE, 5/30/2023 )This study investigated the modification mechanism of polyurethane (PU) on the high- and low-temperature properties of asphalt based on experimental and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. PU-modified asphalt was prepared ... -
Three-Dimensionally Printed Polypropylene Sheets: Insights on Mechanical and Interface Shear Behavior
(ASCE, 6/18/2023 )Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is replacing most of the conventional manufacturing processes of civil engineering materials because of the control that can be offered on the properties of the materials produced. ... -
Effect of Magnesium Ions on the Mechanical Properties of Soil Reinforced by Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation
(ASCE, 8/30/2023 )Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) is a new foundation treatment technology, which can improve the mechanical properties of soil. In this study, sand specimens containing different magnesium/calcium ion ...