Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Material Behavior of Structural Wood-Based Boards Affected by Rotting Process and Immersion in Water
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)The highest resistance to the action of wood-decay fungi was achieved for boards bonded with cementitious binder, for which the mass loss (ML) was passive for the tested fungi at both 3.8% for Coniophora puteana and 3.6% ... -
Application of Artificial Functional Aggregates Encapsulated Bacteria for Self-Healing of Cement Mortars
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)In a bacteria-based self-healing concrete system, it is generally necessary to protect the bacteria from the harsh conditions of high alkalinity inside the concrete and limited physical space due to the on-going hydration ... -
Biological Solutions for the Remediation of Cracks in Ancient Earthen Structures: Experimental Studies
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)The aim of this research is to investigate two biological solutions, namely, soybean urease induced calcite precipitation (SICP) and xanthan gum (XG) biopolymer, for the remediation of cracks in ancient earthen structures. ... -
A Simplified Strategy to Address Effects of the Drop of Temperature on the Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman Model for G20Mn5QT Cast Steels
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)G20Mn5QT cast steels have been widely used in cast steel connections, which may suffer from ductile fracture at ambient temperature. Northern climates make the problem even worse because the ductility of the cast steels ... -
Effect of Long-Term Aging on Polymer Degradation and Fatigue Resistance of Hybrid Polymer-Modified Bitumen
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Binder aging significantly affects the overall performance of asphalt pavements. For polymer-modified bitumen (PMB), this complex phenomenon is attributed to both polymer degradation and bitumen aging. This study aims to ... -
Effect of Nanomontmorillonite on Rheology and Fatigue-Healing Performance of Asphalt Binder
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Nano-modified asphalt binder has been focused in pavement projects because of its excellent performance. The major goal of this study was to inquiry nano-montmorillonite (MMT) affected the rheological characteristics, ... -
Characterization of Residual Moisture Distribution in Cold-Recycled Mixtures with Foamed Asphalt Using Hyperspectral Technology
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Cold-recycling technology with foamed asphalt is used widely because it has the incomparable advantages of environmental protection and resource conservation. In this study, cold-recycled mixtures with foamed asphalt were ... -
Evaluation of Aggregate Dispersion Uniformity of Reclaimed Asphalt Mixtures Using DIP Technique
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)In view of environmental concerns and rising price in pavement materials, the use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in asphalt mixtures has gained in popularity recently. However, the aggregate dispersion uniformity of ... -
Concomitant Participation of Bacteria, Metakaolin, and Calcium Lactate to Improve Concrete Durability and Surface Crack Healing
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Bacteria-based self-healing concrete with simultaneous application of calcium lactate as bacteria precursor, and metakaolin as cement replacement, was investigated to observe its behavior under inappropriate environmental ... -
Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Raise-Temperature Effect of Quicklime in Cold Recycled Mixtures
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)This study focuses on the development of a thermodynamic model to individuate the increment of temperature generated by the addition of quicklime as an active filler in cold recycled mixtures (CRMs). CRMs are increasingly ... -
Effect of Source Materials and Sand-to-Binder Ratio on Durability Performance and Microstructural Changes of Geopolymer Mortar Subjected to Sulfate and Acid Environment
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)This study investigated the durability performance and microstructural changes of fly ash–ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS)-based geopolymer mortar (GPM) made with different sand-to-binder (S/B) ratios and subjected ... -
Effects of Decarbonized Coal Gasification Coarse Slag and Fine Ash on Properties of Cement Paste as Supplementary Cementitious Materials
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Coal gasification coarse slag (CGCS) and coal gasification fine ash (CGFA), both of which are composed of inorganic oxides and unburned carbon, are the two solid wastes produced in the process of coal gasification. However, ... -
Structural Behavior of Fly Ash–Based Geopolymer for Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavement
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)The environmental concerns associated with the use of portland cement prompted finding an alternative. As a possible solution to this issue, fly ash–based geopolymer concrete has been developed and implemented in ... -
Optimizing Regenerant Content of Aged SBS Modified Asphalt Binder Based on High- and Low-Temperature Performance
(ASCE, 2022/10/01)The performance of the recycled asphalt pavement is directly influenced by the content of the used regenerant (i.e., rejuvenator and/or unaged asphalt binder). The goal of this study is to optimize regenerant content ... -
Menthol as a Cementing Agent for Superficial Undisturbed Sands: Applicability and Soil Structure Analysis
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)At present, there is a lack of good sampling technology and methods for sandy gravel soil. The sampling quality of sandy gravel soil directly affects the accuracy of important parameters such as soil shear strength, ... -
Exploration of the Potential Prospect of Rare Earth Compounds in the Antiaging of Asphalt
(ASCE, 2022/10/01)In order to mitigate the effects of thermal-oxidative and ultraviolet (UV) aging on asphalt pavements during service, we explored the influence law of rare earth compounds on the aging properties of asphalt and the antiaging ... -
Influence of Waste Polyethylene on the Performances of Asphalt before and after Oxidative Aging Based on the Molecular Dynamics Simulation
(ASCE, 2022/10/01)Waste polyethylene (WPE) is a common waste that easily pollutes the environment. WPE has been used as a modifier to improve the high-temperature stability of asphalt. However, the performance change of WPE modified asphalt ... -
Effects and Reaction Mechanism of Acid Rain on the Pavement Performance of Asphalt Mixtures with Steel Slag Aggregates
(ASCE, 2022/10/01)Acid rain has detrimental effects on the pavement performance of asphalt mixtures. This research investigated the effects of acid-rain immersion on the physical properties and pavement performance of rubber asphalt mixtures ... -
Ductility Degradation of Weathering Steel Q345 after Exposure to Hydrochloric-Acid Corrosion Dependent on Pitting Damage
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)This paper investigated stress flow in weathering steel Q345 after strong acid corrosion. In total, 27 specimens were immersed in 36% industrial hydrochloric acid for 0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 24, 48, and 72 h, respectively. ... -
Effect of Curing Age on Pull-Out Response of Carbon, Steel, and Synthetic Fiber Embedded in Cementitious Mortar Matrix
(ASCE, 2022/10/01)Fiber-matrix interface bonding is an important area of concern in fiber-reinforced composites because it is directly related to the mechanical behavior of composites. In this study, interfacial bond properties of four types ...