Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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An Investigation on the Effect of Aging on Chemical and Mechanical Properties of Asphalt Binders
(ASCE, 2022/10/01)The asphalt binder is exposed to aging conditions during production, placement, and service. This results in physical hardening, oxidation, and volatilization of the asphalt binder. The aging phenomenon affects the performance ... -
Analyzing Moisture Susceptibility of Hot-Mix Asphalt Based on Tensile Strength Ratio, Coating Ratio, and Thermodynamic Parameters
(ASCE, 2022/10/01)Concerns exist over the potential moisture damage and adhesion of asphalt mixtures. This research aims to evaluate the adhesion and moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixtures containing two nanomaterials [nano zycotherm ... -
Improvement of Shrinkage Reduction and Superplasticity of Polycarboxylate Admixture by Ester and Silane Groups
(ASCE, 2022/10/01)Polycarboxylate ether (PCE) superplasticizers are widely used in concrete, but in some cases, PCE aggravates the occurrence of cracks. This study evaluates the shrinkage reduction and plasticizing properties of a newly ... -
Identification and Evaluation of Oil or Fuel Contaminants in Airport Asphalt Pavements
(ASCE, 2022/10/01)Despite the use of fuel-resistant asphalt binder in airport pavement, oil or fuel contaminants still lead to pavement deterioration or softening, which may pose a risk to aircrafts during their landing and taking-off. The ... -
Investigation of the Influence of Aging on the Nanoscale Adhesion of Asphalt from the Perspective of AFM-IR–Based Chemical Properties
(ASCE, 2022/10/01)Investigation of the adhesion mechanism during the aging process of the asphalt-aggregate interface from a microscopic point of view contributes to the solution of water damage of asphalt pavements. So far, some work has ... -
Tensile Testing of Age-Dependent HESUHPC-NSC Composite at Typical Season Temperatures in Changsha, China
(ASCE, 2022/09/01)The ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC)-normal strength concrete (NSC) composite has been increasingly used for improving mechanical performance and durability of engineering structures. The UHPC-NSC composite structures ... -
Investigation into Mechanical Behavior of Air-Hardening Organic Polymer-Stabilized Silty Sand
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Air-hardening organic polymer (AHOP), a new soil stabilizer, can form a cross-link among soil particles with high strength and toughness. In this study, the effect of the polymer content and density on the mechanical ... -
Experimental Modeling for Time-Dependent Strength Behavior of Lignosulfonate-Treated High Plasticity Clay
(ASCE, 2022/07/01)Traditional chemical stabilizers have been widely used for decades in order to enhance the strength and compressibility of soil. However, such stabilizers have been observed to create severe problems related to soil ... -
Mechanistic Analysis and Durability of Thiophene Paving Mixtures
(ASCE, 2022/07/01)When compared to conventional bitumen, thiophene bitumen produced in northern Iraq is abundant and inexpensive (on the order of 125 USD/ton). This type of bitumen contains higher sulfur content in terms of the heterocyclic ... -
Stabilization of Coarse Aggregates with Traditional and Nontraditional Additives
(ASCE, 2022/06/21)High-quality coarse aggregates are routinely used for the surface, base, and subbase layers in paved roads or the surface course in unpaved low-volume roads. Unfortunately, high-quality aggregates meeting stringent material ... -
Evaluation of Low-Temperature Performance of SBS/CR Composite Modified-Asphalt Mixture under Aging and Freeze–Thaw Cycles
(ASCE, 2022/07/18)To study the effects of aging and freeze–thaw cycles on the low-temperature performance of styrene–butadiene–styrene (SBS)/crumb rubber (CR) composite modified asphalt mixtures. Digital image correlation (DIC) technology ... -
Shrinkage and Creep of Sustainable Self-Compacting Concrete with Recycled Concrete Aggregates, Fly Ash, Slag, and Silica Fume
(ASCE, 2022/06/29)This paper experimentally studies the drying shrinkage and creep deformation of sustainable self-compacting concrete (SCC) prepared by substituting natural aggregates with recycled concrete aggregates and cement with ... -
Study on the Water Stability of Polyurethane Concrete from Perspective of Polyurethane-Aggregate Interface
(ASCE, 2022/06/29)Since the conventional asphalt concrete will release many harmful gases including greenhouse gas in the construction process and it is prone to early diseases leading to long-term performance deficiencies, in recent years, ... -
A Study on Macro and Micro Characteristics and Correlation of Soil under Cyclic Freeze–Thaws
(ASCE, 2022/06/28)When soil is subjected to freeze–thaw cycles, its macro morphology and overall strength experience certain changes that often are caused by microscopic modifications of its internal structure in geological hazards. To ... -
Preparation of Emulsified Type Cold-Mix Asphalt with Waterborne Epoxy Resin and Polypropylene Fiber for Pothole Repair
(ASCE, 2022/06/28)This work addressed the issues of poor bonding and low forming strength of emulsified type cold-mix asphalt (CMA). The aim of this study was to improve the pothole repair effect. Accordingly, waterborne epoxy resin (WER) ... -
Comprehensive Study on Mechanical and Environmental Characteristics of Cement-Treated Granular Steel Slag as Subballast Layer
(ASCE, 2022/07/18)With the recent upsurge in the construction of new ballasted railway tracks and their maintenance, the high requirement of ballast and subballast materials has become an important challenge. The use of industrial by-products ... -
Strength Properties of Cement-Treated Lean Clay Cured at Constant and Changing Temperature
(ASCE, 2022/06/28)Environmental temperature is usually variable in the field and can significantly affect the mechanical behavior of cemented soil. However, how the initially low-temperature curing affects the strength behavior of cemented ... -
Synthesis of Hydrotalcite from Phosphate Tailings and Its Effect on the Anti-Ultraviolet Aging Properties of Asphalt Binder
(ASCE, 2022/06/28)Ultraviolet (UV) aging can cause serious degradation of asphalt performance and shorten the service life of asphalt pavement. In this research, a kind of layered ultraviolet reflective material Ca/Mg/Al layered dihydroxyl ... -
Effect of Antistripping Additives on the Cohesion, Adhesion, and Performance of Different Asphalt Mixtures in Dry and Wet Conditions
(ASCE, 2022/06/28)Most available tests of asphalt mixture performance against moisture damage or the effect of additives examined the asphalt mixture’s overall performance. Considering the different mechanisms of moisture damage, studying ... -
Performance Evolution Mechanism of Hot-Mix Epoxy Asphalt Binder and Mixture Based on Component Characteristics
(ASCE, 2022/06/29)In-depth exploration of the performance evolution process of hot-mix epoxy asphalt binder (HEAB) with different components can help control costs and facilitate its promotion and application in engineering. In this study, ...