Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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The Spatial Distribution of Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation in Sand Column with Different Grouting Strategies
(ASCE, 12/5/2022 )For ground improvement via microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP), the spatial distribution of biocementation considerably affects the mechanical performance of soil. This study systematically assessed the CaCO3 ... -
Corrosion of Steel Fibers in Chloride-Contaminated Simulated Concrete Pore Solutions
(ASCE, 11/30/2022)The corrosion of steel fibers is a direct cause of the deterioration of steel fiber-reinforced concrete in chloride environments. This study mainly investigated the corrosion behavior of steel fibers exposed to NaCl solutions ... -
Stress–Strain Model for Geopolymer Mortar under Active Confinement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)A stress–strain model is developed for geopolymer mortar subjected to uniaxial compressive loading with active confinement. The model was developed using the triaxial test carried out on cylindrical geopolymer mortar samples ... -
Laboratory Evaluation of Emulsion-Treated Base Layer Mixes Incorporating Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Materials
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)Emulsion-Treated Base (ETB) is one of the most preferred base layer stabilization methods in which dense graded aggregates are treated with a slow setting bituminous emulsion. To reduce the cost of ETB and minimize the ... -
Influence of Compaction Methods on the Optimum Moisture Content and Performance of Roller Compacted Concrete Pavements
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)Despite numerous advantages, there are a few challenges associated with the designing and fabrication of roller compacted concrete pavement (RCCP) specimens—compaction mechanisms employed in the RCCP mix proportioning, ... -
Performance Improvement of Asphalt Mastics Using Bamboo Fiber Reinforcement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)Integrating fibers into asphalt mixtures improves their crack resistance and permanent deformation. Previous studies have found the effect of various fibers on asphalt mixtures, but bamboo fibers were not included. In ... -
Influence of Nanosilica and Superplasticizer Incorporation on the Hydration, Strength, and Microstructure of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement Pastes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)This study investigated the effect of incorporating three types of nanosilica (NS), two powders, and one colloidal suspension on the hydration, strength, and microstructure of calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement pastes ... -
Electrochemical Performance of Concrete Conductive Anode Paint Used as an Impressed Current Anode Material
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)The impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) technique is a widely accepted technique to control corrosion of steel in reinforced concrete structures exposed to a high chloride environment. With the growing applicability ... -
Three-Dimensional Angularity Characterization of Coarse Aggregates by the Optimal Ellipsoid Approximation Algorithm
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)The three-dimensional (3D) angularity of coarse aggregates was investigated in this study by an optimal ellipsoid approximation algorithm. The minimum volume enclosing ellipsoid (MVEE) of the 3D coarse aggregate particle ... -
Performance Evaluation of Epoxy Asphalt Mixtures Prepared with Basalt and Limestone Aggregate under Different Epoxy System Contents
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)Epoxy asphalt mixture with the epoxy system (EPS) and basalt has excellent road performance, but due to its high price, epoxy asphalt mixture is limited in its applications in conventional pavement. In addition, the basalt ... -
Microstructure, Fatigue, and Self-Healing Properties of SBS-Modified Asphalt under Ultraviolet Radiation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)Asphalt gradually deteriorates under the influence of ultraviolet light, especially at high altitudes or low latitudes, significantly shortening the service life of pavements. In this study, styrene-butadiene-styrene ... -
Compression Constitutive Model and Elastic Durability Study of Active Snow-Melting Conductive Rubber Composites
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)This study introduced a novel active electric heating deicing rubber-based composite material, which needs to be placed under the asphalt layer for deicing and snow removal. In order to determine the feasibility of long-term ... -
Microscopic Analysis of Aging Effects on the Adhesion Properties between Asphalt and Mineral Aggregate
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)This research investigated the effect of aging on the adhesion properties between asphalt and aggregate at the molecular level. Based on the molecular dynamics simulation method, the adhesion characteristics of asphalt ... -
Effect of Using Capsules with Waste Mineral Oil on Self-Healing of Long-Term Aged Hot-Mix Asphalt
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)Capsules containing waste mineral oil can delay the maintenance of asphalt mixtures by preventing the spread of cracks. As a result of the encounter between the crack and capsule, the capsule breaks and releases the ... -
Performance Evaluation of Long-Term Laboratory-Aged Asphalt Mixtures Containing Different Molecular Structures of SBS Copolymers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)The current study emphasizes the impact of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) molecular structures on the extent of performance deterioration in asphalt mixes after short-term and long-term laboratory aging. First, modified ... -
Analysis of Shear Characteristics of Recycled Concrete Aggregate–Geogrid Interface
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)Recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) has been widely used as a resource in reinforced soil structures, especially as a substitute for natural aggregate. Direct shear tests were conducted using a dynamic direct shear apparatus ... -
Characterization of Roadway Epoxy Asphalt Binder with Different Epoxy Contents
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/06/01)The increasing durability demand on pavements has led to the formulation of requirements for broader applications of epoxy asphalt in roadway pavements to achieve supreme performance. However, for decades, epoxy asphalt ... -
Relationship between Fatigue Condition of Asphalt Pavements and Deflection Lag from Traffic Speed Deflectometer
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)The phase angle is a good indicator of the current fatigue condition of asphalt concrete (AC) layers, but estimating phase angles from drilled core samples is destructive, expensive, and unsuitable for large-scale applications. ... -
Performance Evaluation of Asphalt Binder Modified with Shear Thickening Fluid
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)This paper aims at using a dilatant or shear thickening fluid (STF) [a non-Newtonian fluid consisting of particles of nano-silica suspended in a liquid medium, i.e., ethylene glycol (EG), which acts as a carrier fluid; ... -
Study of the Bonding Performance and Application of an Epoxy Resin Pavement Sealant
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)An epoxy resin pavement sealant (ERPS) was prepared to solve the interface bonding failure problem of traditional road sealants. The fluidity, bonding performance, and low temperature performance of sealants repaired ...