Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Exploration for Cohesion and Adhesion Characteristics of High Viscosity–Modified Asphalt: Impacts of Composition-Associated Factors and Thermal Aging
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)To analyze the impacts of composition-associated factors of high-viscosity asphalt mixtures and thermal aging on the cohesion and adhesion characteristics of high viscosity–modified asphalt (HVMA), neat asphalts (NAs), ... -
Experimental Evaluation of the Fatigue Performance and Self-Healing Behavior of Nanomodified Porous Asphalt Mixtures Containing RAP Materials under the Aging Condition and Freeze–Thaw Cycle
(ASCE, 2022/12/01)First, porous asphalt (PA) pavement possesses a lower strength and lifetime compared to typical dense-grade asphalt mixtures due to its large empty space structure. Second, PA pavements’ fatigue life and durability are ... -
Hydration Heat, Rheology, and Strength of Self-Compacting Sustainable Mortars Containing Alternative Filler Materials
(ASCE, 2022/12/01)Different fine materials that constitute either industrial or mining by-products were incorporated as filler materials in self-compacting (SC) mortars, aiming at improving their sustainability. More specifically, two common ... -
Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer Features Different Pore Structure Characteristics from Ordinary Portland Cement Paste: A Mechanistic Study
(ASCE, 2022/12/01)Metakaolin (MK)-based geopolymer is an emerging alterative to cement, but the quantitative understanding of its pore structure is lacking. Prior studies are limited to phenomenological investigations of the influence of ... -
Immediate and Long-Term Characteristics of Recycling Agents in the Restoration of Chemical Properties of Aged Asphalt Binder
(ASCE, 2022/12/01)The aging of asphalt binder is one of the most serious problems related to using binder in asphalt pavement. Therefore, understanding the effect of aging on the chemistry and rheology of asphalt binders is important to ... -
Response Surface–Based Approach to Quantify Variability in Recycled-Asphalt Concrete Mixtures
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Due to the commercial and engineering value associated with old aggregates and aged asphalt binder, recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) usually is used in recycled asphalt concrete (RAC). However, the heterogeneity of RAP ... -
Production of Self-Healing Concrete by <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> Spores Immobilized on Sand Using Gum Arabic as an Adhesion Material: Proof of Concept
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Production of self-healing concrete involves the immobilization of a bacterium and calcium-based bacterial nutrient on a carrier material before being added to the concrete mixture. The objective of this paper was to test ... -
Sustainable Improvement of Magnesium Oxychloride Cement Solidified Waste Sludge with Fly-Ash Inclusion
(ASCE, 2022/12/01)Fly ash is introduced to strengthen the durability of magnesium oxychloride cement (MOC) solidified sludge, developing a more sustainable method for waste sludge disposal. The effect of curing age, fly ash dosage, and ... -
Research on the Optimum Asphalt Film Thickness of Asphalt Mixtures and Its Influence on the Pavement Performance Based on the CT and Blaine Method
(ASCE, 2022/12/01)The calculation method of asphalt film thickness was proposed by considering the specific surface area of coarse and fine aggregates [computed tomography (CT) and Blaine test methods] and the wrapping effect of fine particles ... -
Evaluations of Asphalt-Based Sealant Used in Concrete Caulking: Rheology, Adhesion Properties, and Microstructures
(ASCE, 2022/12/01)A concrete expansion joint can be damaged due to certain conditions. The performances in terms of temperature sensitivity and adhesion of used sealant materials in concrete caulking have strong relations to the joint service ... -
Modeling the Behavior of an Aggregate Skeleton during Static Creep of an Asphalt Mixture Based on a Three-Dimensional Mesoscale Random Model
(ASCE, 2022/12/01)The aggregate skeleton and its evolution under external loads are crucial to evaluate the mechanical properties of the asphalt mixture. This study developed a method to identify the three-dimensionally (3D) aggregate ... -
Composite Asphalt Modification with Waste EPDM Rubber and Tire Pyrolytic Oil: Rheological, Chemical, and Morphological Evaluation
(ASCE, 2022/12/01)Waste ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) rubber and tire pyrolytic oil (TPO) derived from waste tire pyrolysis have shown promising results for their use in asphalt binder modification. However, their incorporation ... -
Correlation Analysis of Chemical Components and Rheological Properties of Asphalt After Aging and Rejuvenation
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)To study the correlation between the chemical composition and rheological properties of neat asphalt after aging and rejuvenation, the neat asphalt with different aging time was prepared, and its rheological properties ... -
Study on Asphalt-Cement Materials for Seismic Isolation Layer of Shield Tunnels
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Shield tunnels have been extensively used in many fields and are exposed to the threat of earthquakes. Seismic isolation is an effective anti-seismic method to protect tunnels from earthquake damage. This study investigates ... -
Including Class F Fly Ash to Improve the Geopolymerization Effects and the Compressive Strength of Mine Tailings–Based Geopolymer
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Mine tailings (MTs) that are rich in aluminosilicates can be reused to create geopolymer via alkaline activation as an alternative to portland cement concrete for construction and building applications. However, pure MTs ... -
Effects of Glass Wool Residue Recycled Admixtures on the Properties of Portland Cement-Based Composites
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)In this study, the effects of a recycled mineral admixture based on glass wool residue (GWR) in microstructural and mechanical properties of ordinary portland cement (OPC)-based composites are examined. The GWR was dried ... -
Optimal Constituent Mix Ratio for Improved Fresh Properties of Cementitious and Alkali-Activated Porous Concretes
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)This study focuses on the ideal mix of constituents (aggregate, binder, liquid phase, and admixtures) for porous concrete (PC) with optimal fresh properties to be used in pervious road pavements. Ordinary portland cement ... -
Evaluating Asphalt Mix Ingredients by Moisture Susceptibility: The Development of a New Modified Boiling Test Procedure Based on Digital Imaging
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)The modified boiling test based on image processing has gained significant attention in recent years, aimed at replacing subjective visual observation with an objective measurement. However, there are still some unsolved ... -
Research on the Performance of Emulsified-Asphalt Recycled Mixture–Based Cement Dosing
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)In order to solve the problem of semirigid base damage in the initial period of use, this paper focused on emulsified-asphalt cold recycled mixtures with all old mineral and analyzed its strength formation mechanism. The ...