Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Reinforcement of Broken Coal Rock Using Ultrafine Sulfoaluminate Cement–Based Grouting Materials
(ASCE, 2022-03-17)A composite ultrafine sulfoaluminate cement–based grouting material (U-SAC) at a high water–cement (W/C) ratio was developed to reinforce broken coal rock for the safety of coal mines. The effects of the W/C ratio on the ... -
Quantifying Weathering-Aging Test Parameters of High Viscosity–Modified Asphalt by Establishing a Conversion Relationship with Standard PAV Aging
(ASCE, 2022-03-18)The purpose of this study was to quantify the weathering-aging degree by establishing a conversion relationship with standard pressure-aging vessel (PAV) aging, thus guiding the selection of environmental parameters in the ... -
Properties of High-Density Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete Containing Hematite Powder as a Partial Replacement of Sand
(ASCE, 2021-12-20)Ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) is a smart material used in engineering structures that are subjected to high flexural, shear, impact, and dynamic loadings to ensure safety against explosions and other accidental ... -
Peel and Cleavage Strength Characteristics of Adhesive versus Welded Connections
(ASCE, 2022-03-17)This paper was intended to examine the peel and cleavage characteristics of adhesive and welded connections in a dynamic message sign (DMS). A total of 30 peel specimens and 30 cleavage specimens were fabricated with ... -
Shear Strength and Mesoscopic Characteristics of Basalt Fiber–Reinforced Loess after Dry–Wet Cycles
(ASCE, 2022-03-17)Frequent dry–wet cycles induced uneven settlement and slope failure of transportation infrastructures in the Loess Plateau of China. Fiber reinforcement provides a method for solving these problems. In this study, a digital ... -
Application of Acoustic Tests for the Mechanical Characterization of Hollow Masonry Units
(ASCE, 2022-03-16)Although the use of nondestructive mechanical characterizations has increased (especially resonant methods), standards do not provide a relation between natural frequencies and mechanical properties for complex geometries ... -
Experimental Studies of the Effect of SO2 on the Mechanical Properties of Selected Cladding Natural Stones
(ASCE, 2022-03-17)Natural stones are influenced by environmental conditions that might affect their performance and durability as building cladding elements. Among these environmental conditions, one that is not well explored is the study ... -
Friction Characteristics of Open Graded Asphalt Friction Courses with BOF and EAF Steel Slag Aggregates
(ASCE, 2022-03-17)Friction properties of open graded asphalt friction course (OGAFC) mixtures play an essential role in ensuring traffic safety, especially under wet weather conditions. This study evaluated the friction characteristics of ... -
Enhanced Pavement Performance and Improved Stability of Asphalt and Recycled Plastic Blends Modified by Exfoliated Clay Nanoplatelets
(ASCE, 2022-03-02)The inclusion of recycled plastics into hot-mix asphalt is highly desirable for improved pavement performance. In this study, the need for enhanced compatibility between the components and increased mechanical performance ... -
Nanostructural and Nanomechanical Properties of LDPE-Modified Binders
(ASCE, 2022-03-16)The main objective of this study is to explore the effects of various asphalt binder modifiers, including styrene–butadiene–styrene (SBS), elemental sulfur, reactive ethylene terpolymer (Elvaloy), and polyphosphoric acid ... -
Time-Dependent Properties of Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete: Compressive Creep and Shrinkage
(ASCE, 2022-03-22)Ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) is a new class of concrete, differentiated from conventional concrete by clear distinctions in its material behaviors. Understanding and managing time-dependent properties is necessary ... -
Relationship between Nano and Macroscale Properties of Postfire ASTM A36 Steels
(ASCE, 2022-03-22)In this study, we investigated the composition and mechanical properties of metallurgical phases present in the ASTM A36 steels subjected to postfire temperatures using nanoindentation testing in conjunction with the K++ ... -
Zeolite Containing Mortars Reinforced with Graphene Oxide Synthesized by Hydrolysis of Tetraethyl Orthosilicate
(ASCE, 2022-03-16)In the last decade, the use of nanomaterials such as graphene oxide (GO) with their noticeable potential for reinforcing cement derivatives has been considered. Unfortunately, the poor dispersion of graphene oxide in cement ... -
Surfactant-Assisted Purification of an Impure Kaolinite Clay to Improve Its Pozzolanic Reactivity in Concrete
(ASCE, 2022-03-21)Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) are beneficial for improving concrete’s long-term performance, durability, and environmental impact. Impure clay sources are abundant and when calcined, may serve as suitable ... -
PET Fiber–Reinforced Engineered Geopolymer and Cementitious Composites
(ASCE, 2021-12-24)In this investigation, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers obtained from the plastic bottles were used in engineered cementitious and geopolymer composites (ECC and EGC). These composites were compared with polyvinyl ... -
Flexural Tensile Behavior of Single and Novel Multiple Hooked-End Steel Fiber–Reinforced Notched Concrete Beams
(ASCE, 2022-03-16)Novel multiple hooked-end steel fibers possessing high anchorage with the concrete matrix have been invented and are desired to achieve significant improvement in the performance of steel fiber–reinforced concrete (SFRC). ... -
A Novel Mix Design Method for Mixed Recycled Coarse Aggregate Concrete
(ASCE, 2022-02-24)Recycled aggregates extracted from the construction and demolition waste of brick and concrete building are mixed recycled aggregates (MRA), which comprise concrete recycled aggregate (CRA) and brick recycled aggregate ... -
Implementation of the Linear Amplitude Sweep Test to Evaluate Fatigue Resistance of Highly Polymerized Asphalt Binders
(ASCE, 2022-02-24)Highly polymerized asphalt binders (HPABs) such as PG 64-40 have been increasingly used in cold regions such as Alaska in recent years. However, there are currently considerable data gaps when it comes to the characterizations ... -
Cooling High-Speed Railway Slab Tracks with Solar Reflective Coatings: A Feasibility Study
(ASCE, 2022-02-24)The slab track temperature is significant with respect to the safety of the vehicle. The objective of this study was to investigate the cooling effects of solar reflective coatings (SRCs) on slab tracks. Two types of ... -
Stabilization and Solidification of Fine Incineration Bottom Ash of Municipal Solid Waste Using Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag
(ASCE, 2022-03-16)The fine incineration bottom ash (IBA) is usually landfilled due to its high heavy metal content and low strength. In this study, the fine IBA was stabilized/solidified by a green binder, ground granulated blast-furnace ...