Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Evaluating Alkali-Silica Reactivity of Aggregates Using the New Miniature Concrete Prism Test and Other Standard Test Methods
(ASCE, 2022/05/20)The alkali-silica reaction (ASR) has been recognized as a major distress in concrete for nearly a century. In the US, ASR is a major cause of the deterioration of highway concrete structures (i.e., bridges and pavements). ... -
Acid-Resistance Behaviors of Natural Aggregates
(ASCE, 2022/04/23)In this study, the acid resistance characteristics of commercial aggregates that are commonly employed in concrete construction, were investigated. The aggregates studied were of three categories, namely: (1) the ... -
Application of Fog-Seal Technology with Waterborne Thermosetting Additive in Asphalt Pavement
(ASCE, 2022/05/19)As the most important infrastructure of the airport system, airfield pavement is exposed to the challenges with heavy aircraft loads and increased flight frequency. Therefore, its preservation and maintenance has been ... -
Experimental Study on Critical Characteristics of Self-Organized Behavior of Concrete under Uniaxial Compression Based on AE Characteristic Parameters Information Entropy
(ASCE, 2022/04/25)The purpose of this study is to clearly understand the self-organized critical phenomenon of concrete in the process of uniaxial compression. During the compression tests, acoustic emission (AE) waveform and its characteristic ... -
Effect of Compressive Fatigue on Sulfate Ion Diffusion in Standard-Cured and Steam-Cured Concrete Containing Slag
(ASCE, 2022/04/23)This work assessed the effect of compressive fatigue on sulfate ion diffusion in standard-cured and steam-cured concrete containing slag. After compressive fatigue, the slag concretes were immersed in 5% sodium sulfate ... -
Composition Design of Waste Vegetable Oil–Based Rejuvenator Based on RSM and Performance Evaluation of Rejuvenated Asphalt
(ASCE, 2022/04/23)In order to develop an environment-friendly asphalt rejuvenator, waste vegetable oil (WVO) was selected as the base oil. The composition of the rejuvenator was first designed based on the response surface methodology (RSM), ... -
Effect of Aspect Ratios of Hooked End and Straight Steel Fibers on the Tensile Strength of UHPFRC
(ASCE, 2022/04/23)Ultra-high-performance fiber reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) exhibits strain hardening and multiple cracking behaviors when subjected to tension load. There are limited studies on the effect of steel fiber aspect ratios on ... -
Optimization of SFCC as Mineral Filler in Asphalt–Concrete Mixture Using Combined Methods of Taguchi and PCA
(ASCE, 2022/04/28)Spent fluid catalytic cracking (SFCC) is an industrial waste from oil refineries that is increasing nonstop in Vietnam and many places globally, and needs to be recycled. However, SFCC has various compositions depending ... -
Using Mixture Design Data and Existing Prediction Models to Evaluate the Potential Performance of Asphalt Pavements
(ASCE, 2022/04/28)The objective of this study was to develop a simplified process and tool to assess the potential performance of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) mixtures in terms of rutting, fatigue, and thermal cracking, using only asphalt mix ... -
Influence of Differential ITZ Thickness around the Aggregate on Properties of Concrete
(ASCE, 2022/04/25)The interfacial transition zone (ITZ) in concrete is a layer of highly porous cement paste along the aggregate boundary and has a significant influence on the properties of concrete. Existing studies consider uniform ... -
Natural and Accelerated Carbonation in Concrete Associated with Recycled Coarse Aggregate Treated by Air Jigging Technology
(ASCE, 2022/04/23)Recycled coarse aggregates (RCAs) are widely used as a sustainable material in the construction sector. However, the variability of the material is the main factor that limits its use in practice. This paper investigates ... -
New Techniques to Measure Physical and Mechanical Properties of Air Bubbles Extracted from Cement Paste
(ASCE, 2022/04/23)Using new techniques based on atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the stiffness, thickness, and microstructures of the shell of air bubbles extracted from air-entrained cement paste were ... -
Impact Resistance of the Cement–Mortar Composite Modified with SiO2 Nanoparticles and Microfiber
(ASCE, 2022/04/23)Portland cement composites modified with hydrothermal SiO2 nanoparticles (0.01–3.0 wt.%) and basalt microfiber (1.5 wt.%) with W/C=0.4 were developed. At different doses of SiO2 nanoparticles aged 1–28 days ... -
Effect of Dry-Wet Cycles on BFRP Bars and Modified Ceramsite Concrete in Marine Environments
(ASCE, 2022/04/21)This study investigates the bonding behavior of modified ceramsite concrete (MLC) and basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) bars exposed to dry-wet (D-W) cycles of simulated seawater using pull-out tests. Two types of ... -
Effects of High Temperature on Creep Properties of Cement and Emulsified Asphalt Mortar
(ASCE, 2022/04/22)As an inorganic–organic composite material, cement and emulsified asphalt (CA) mortar has been used widely in ballastless slab track structures, and its performance is influenced significantly by environmental conditions. ... -
Investigation of Five Synthetic Fibers as Potential Replacements of Steel Fibers in Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete
(ASCE, 2022/04/21)Ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) has been considered for a variety of structural engineering applications, owing to its superior strength and durability. Among the main properties of UHPC, flexural performance ... -
Multiscale Modeling of Elastic Modulus across Micro-Meso-Macroscales Based on Grid-Nanoindentation Test for Cementitious Materials
(ASCE, 2022/04/22)Estimation of multiscale elastic parameters is of significance for precise design of cementitious material performances, which depends on the materials’ mineral compositions and microstructures. Nanoindentation technology ... -
A Data-Driven Influential Factor Analysis Method for Fly Ash–Based Geopolymer Using Optimized Machine-Learning Algorithms
(ASCE, 2022/04/23)As a promising environmentally friendly construction material that can be used to replace concrete, fly ash-based geopolymer (FABG) should meet the working strength requirement. However, the optimal mixture design of FABG ... -
Molecular Structural Characterization and Bond-Breakage Investigation of Calcium Silicate Hydrate Gel Intercalated by Ionized Surfactants Subjected to Uniaxial Tensile Deformation
(ASCE, 2022/04/22)The wide application of surfactants in cement-based materials requires the understanding of the influence of surfactants on the structure and properties of C–S–H gel. In this study, cation surfactants (CTAB) and anion ... -
Electromagnetic Wave Absorption Properties and Mechanism of Graphene/Ni0.4Zn0.6Fe2O4 Cement Composites
(ASCE, 2022/04/25)Electromagnetic waves (EMWs) absorption cement composites were widely demanded in urban construction in the near future with increasingly serious electromagnetic pollution in rapid development and application of electronic ...