Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Mechanical Properties and Accumulated Plastic Strain of Calcium Carbide Residue–Silica Fume–Improved Silty Clay Under Freeze–Thaw Cycles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractIn order to explore the feasibility of using calcium carbide residue (CCR) and silica fume (SF) materials to reinforce silty clay roadbeds in seasonal frozen regions and seek reasonable approaches for CCR and SF ... -
Long-Term Corrosion Mechanisms and Resistance of Steel Bars Coated with Quartz Sand-Modified Enamel Embedded in Mortar
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractIn this study, the long-term corrosion performance of steel bars coated with quartz sand-modified enamel (QSME) in mortar cylinders was studied by immersing them in a sodium chloride solution for 540 days. The ... -
Microstructural Analysis of Interface Modification by Silane Coupling Agents in Asphalt–Grout ITZ of Semiflexible Pavements
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractSemiflexible pavement (SFP) is a composite material composed of porous asphalt mixtures and cementitious grout substances. Numerous asphalt–grout interfacial transition zones (ITZ) exist within this material and ... -
Numerical Simulation of the Influence of Recycled Aggregate Morphology on Mechanical Properties of Recycled Aggregate Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractAs a green building material, recycled aggregate is widely used in the construction market. However, the defects of high water absorption, high pressure crushing value, surface micro cracks, and irregular morphological ... -
Influence of the Microstructure on the Flexural Behaviors of Coral Sand Mortar with Different Supplementary Cementitious Materials
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractCoral sand mortar is widely used for airport runways, buildings, and foundations on islands and reefs. However, the effect of the microstructure of coral sand and its interaction with different supplementary ... -
Application of Waste Cooking Oil–Steel Slag in Dry Process Preparation of Rubber Asphalt Mixtures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study explores using steel slag as a substitute for natural aggregates and waste cooking oil in the dry-mixing rubber asphalt mixture. First, the feasibility of steel slag as a replacement for aggregate was ... -
Understanding the Influence of Thermal Treatment on Phase Changes and Reactivity of Smectite for Use in Limestone Calcined Clay Cement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe partial replacement of cement by calcined clays is seen as one of the most important avenues for producing low-carbon cements. However, the limited availability of kaolinite may become a major barrier for the ... -
Laboratory Evaluation of Fatty Acid Amide Foaming Agent Foamed Asphalt Mixtures Containing Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractCold recycling technology for asphalt mixtures is an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly method, with foamed asphalt serving as a key material for enhancing performance. This study introduces foamed asphalt ... -
Corrosion Behavior of Cement–Fly-Ash–Slag Ternary Mortars in CO2-Rich Water Containing Chloride Ions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study investigated the corrosion behavior of cement–fly-ash–slag ternary mortars in CO2-rich water containing chloride ions and the impact of CO2-rich water corrosion on the redistribution of chloride ions in ... -
Effect of Physical Modification of Biochar on Its Characteristics and Cementitious Properties
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractIn an era where sustainable construction practices are paramount, this study investigates a pioneering approach to mitigate the environmental impact of the construction industry by incorporating biochar into ... -
Influence of Bio-Oil on the Performance and Microstructure of Rejuvenated Asphalt Binder
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractBio-oil is a type of green and renewable resource that is widely used in the regeneration of road asphalt. Addressing the issues of diverse sources and inconsistent properties of bio-oil, this study utilized three ... -
Fracture Characteristics of Hydraulic Asphalt Concrete Panels under Different Loading Rates Based on Digital Image Correlation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractUnderstanding the fracture behavior of hydraulic asphalt concrete face panels under varying loading rates is essential for ensuring their structural integrity but remains insufficiently explored. This study ... -
Deterioration of Fiber–Matrix Regime and Evaluation of Fiber Duct Damage during the Kinematic Pullout Process of Straight Steel Fibers in Cementitious Matrices
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis paper presents a comprehensive study on how damage in fiber ducts could be reduced, and how the residual shear bond strength could be improved when straight steel fibers are pulled out kinematically from ... -
Unveiling Hidden Correlations in Bio-Sourced Fiber Composites: A Principal Component Analysis Approach for Mechanical Property Optimization
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractNatural fiber composites have attracted increasing attention in recent years due to their potential as sustainable alternatives to synthetic composites. These plant-based materials, such as hemp fibers, provide low ... -
Uncovering the Influence of Chemical Components on the Mechanical Behavior of Cementitious Composites: A PCA-Driven Dimensional Reduction Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study aims to utilize principal component analysis (PCA) to analyze the effects of various chemical components on the behavior of cementitious composites containing cellulose nanomaterials and basalt fiber ... -
Mechanical and Microstructural Assessment of Sand Stabilized with Alkali-Activated Copper Slag-Based Geopolymer: An Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Alternative Binder
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractIndustrial processes generate vast quantities of byproducts, which pose significant environmental challenges. The production of conventional stabilizers like cement is energy-intensive and a major contributor to ... -
Interpretative Modeling of UHPC for Strength and Eco-Efficiency Assessment
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe growing demand for sustainable construction has intensified the need for advanced materials and robust assessment frameworks that integrate mechanical performance with environmental efficiency. Ultrahigh ... -
Sulfate Durability of Type IL-Slag Blended Cement under Different Curing Exposures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractTo improve concrete sulfate durability, supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) like slag, fly ash, and silica fume have been widely used as partial replacements for ordinary portland cement. This study examines ... -
Predicting the Fatigue Life of Asphalt Concrete Using Neural Networks
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe durability of asphalt concrete (AC) is determined in large part by its fatigue life. Traditional methods for assessing fatigue life are resource-intensive and time-consuming, and previous artificial neural ... -
Exploring the Use of Silicone Oil Ash in Cement-Based Mortars: Mechanical Properties, High-Temperature Performance, and Resistivity
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study investigates the utilization of silicone oil ash (SOA), a silicon-rich byproduct of polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based carbon fiber production, in cement-based mortars to improve mechanical strength, ...