Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Low-Temperature Crack Resistance of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Phase-Change Asphalt Mixture Based on Digital-Image Correlation Technology
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/06/01)DaoLu Tiaowen Cailiao (DTC) phase-change materials are important materials for improving the temperature adaptation of asphalt pavements. In order to improve the low-temperature crack resistance of asphalt pavements after ... -
Characterization of Interlayer Bonding Mechanism Based on Interface Morphology in Double-Layered Asphalt Systems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/06/01)The mechanism of interlayer bonding and its relationship with interface morphology in asphalt pavement is not well understood yet. This study aims at investigating the effect of interface morphology on the interlayer bonding ... -
Evaluation of the Interaction and Aging Behavior for Asphalt Binders with Epoxy Resin and Phase Change Materials
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/06/01)This study aimed to explore the interaction and antiaging characteristics of composite phase change materials in asphalt for long-term temperature adjustment of asphalt pavement. First, the epoxy resin/phase change materials ... -
Mechanical Performance of Porous Asphalt Concrete Incorporating Bottom Ash as Fine Aggregate
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/06/01)Porous asphalt concrete (PAC) is an open-graded asphalt concrete with a high air void, which functions as permeable pavement with high surface frictional resistance. PAC typically requires a high amount of coarse aggregate ... -
Comprehensive Investigation of Influential Mix-Design Factors on the Microsurfacing Mixture Performance
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)This study aims to enhance the performance of the microsurfacing mixture and evaluate the parameters affecting this mixture. For these purposes, the effects of pure bitumen types for producing bitumen emulsion, types of ... -
Performance Evaluation of Reinforced Asphalt Using Six Organic and Inorganic Fibers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/06/01)This paper aims to evaluate the performance of asphalt individually reinforced by six types of fibers, including three organic and three inorganic fibers, to study the interface between fibers and asphalt, and to analyze ... -
Nondestructive Shear Stiffness Evaluation of EPS-Sand Composites Using Quartz and Calcareous Aggregates
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)The influence of expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads inclusion on the shear stiffness of a quartz-based material and a calcareous-based material has been examined by performing a comprehensive series of non-destructive bender ... -
Microscopic Properties and Splitting Tensile Strength of Fiber-Modified Cement-Stabilized Aeolian Sand
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/06/01)To study the effects of polypropylene fiber on the splitting tensile strength of cement-stabilized aeolian sand, the influences of cement content, fiber content, and fiber length were analyzed through the splitting tensile ... -
Effects of Strain Rate and Size on Concrete under Shear Using Push-Off Tests
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)The direct shear behavior of concrete sections is evaluated using push-off specimens. The experimental program consists of three strain rates, ε˙=10−7 s−1, ε˙=10−5 s−1 and ε˙=10−3 s−1, that are used to understand how ... -
Composite Dielectric Model for Cement Concrete Considering Water Saturation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)Water has a significant impact on the dielectric constant of materials. As a multiphase composite material, the effect of water content must be taken into account when modeling the composite dielectric of cement concrete. ... -
Polyether- and Polystyrene-Modified Polymeric Cationic Asphalt Emulsifiers: Synthesis and Performance
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)Two novel polymeric cationic asphalt emulsifiers modified respectively by polyoxyethylene ether [named as polyether-type cationic asphalt emulsifier (PEAE)] and polystyrene [named as polystyrene-type cationic asphalt ... -
Characterization of (A/F)H3 Phase Microstructure with Different Al/(Fe+Al) Ratios Based on Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)The hydration product Fe(OH)3 gel phase or Al-containing Fe(OH)3 [abbreviated as (A/F)H3] gel phase enables calcium sulfoaluminate cement (CSA) to obtain excellent cementitious properties. The formation of these two gels ... -
Experimental Research on Diseases of Emulsified Asphalt Mortar Board for Ballastless Tracks
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/06/01)The dynamic performance of high-speed railway systems’ stability, comfort, and safety is an essential topic worldwide. The multiorder elastic modes of components are the key factors. It is the core technology to ensure the ... -
Investigation of Mechanical and Durability Properties of Alkali-Activated Concrete Prepared with Ternary Blended Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, Fly Ash, and Jajrood Trass
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)Alkali-activated concrete (AAC), an environment-friendly material, has attracted the attention of many researchers due to its unique features, such as good mechanical and durability properties. This research fabricated ... -
Multiscale Enhancement Mechanisms of EVA on EPS-Cement Composites
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/05/01)Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) lotion can significantly improve the interface problems caused by the physical and chemical differences between expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads and cement, which is one of the reasons why EPS ... -
Dispersion of Sonicated Sulfated Cellulose Nanocrystals and Their Effect on the Mechanical Properties of Cement Mortars
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/06/01)Nanocellulose extracted from lignocellulosic biomass not only provides a promising way to deal with lignocellulosic biomass wastes but also contributes to the performance of cementitious materials. In this study, sulfated ... -
Effects of Diatomite on the Physiological and Purification Performance of Diatomite-Zeolite Vegetation Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)Vegetation concrete is a new type of slope protection material that well combines engineering protection and ecological restoration. In order to study the effect of diatomite content on the compressive strength, porosity, ... -
Adhesion Characteristics of Graphene-Modified Asphalt Using Surface-Free Energy Method
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)Graphene is an auspicious nanomodified material for asphalt pavements. This study aims to evaluate the effect of graphene composites (GCs) on the adhesion characteristics of asphalt based on surface-free energy (SFE) theory. ... -
Interfacial Performance of Asphalt-Aggregate System under Different Conditions Based on Molecular Dynamics Simulation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/06/01)The interface between asphalt and aggregate directly determines the performance of asphalt mixtures but unavoidable weaknesses can be easily found at the interfacial bonding region. In order to evaluate the interfacial ... -
Optimum Curing Regimes of Early Strength Concrete Inclusive of Heat Transfer and Hydration Effects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023/07/01)The optimum curing regime (OCR) empirically obtained from a number of small-sized specimens may be overly conservative or inaccurate due to neglecting the effects of exothermic hydration and geometries of full-sized members ...