Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Molecular Dynamics Study on the Effect of Mineral Composition on the Interface Interaction between Rubberized Asphalt and Aggregate
(ASCE, 2022-01-24)In order to explore the effect of aggregate type on the interface interaction between rubberized asphalt and aggregate, the representative molecules of base asphalt, rubberized asphalt, limestone (calcite), basalt (augite), ... -
Modeling the Factors Influencing the Rutting and Bleeding Characteristics of Microsurfacing Mix
(ASCE, 2022-01-22)In this study, the effect of process control parameters, including aggregate gradation, emulsion content, and water content, on the rutting and bleeding characteristics of the microsurfacing mix was determined. A total of ... -
Research on the Damage Evolution Law and Dynamic Damage Constitutive Model of High-Performance Equal-Sized-Aggregate Concrete Materials
(ASCE, 2022-02-16)High-performance equal-sized-aggregate (HPESA) concrete materials are mainly used as wall-off filling materials for underground engineering to meet the functional requirements of explosion prevention and shock absorption. ... -
Long-Term Tensile Behavior of a High-Strength Geotextile after Exposure to Recycled Construction and Demolition Materials
(ASCE, 2022-02-17)The use of recycled construction and demolition (C&D) materials as an alternative backfill in the construction of geosynthetic-reinforced structures, such as embankments and retaining walls, has been pointed out as a ... -
Discrete-Element Modeling of Mean Texture Depth and Wearing Behavior of Asphalt Mixture
(ASCE, 2022-01-22)The mean texture depth (MTD) of asphalt pavement surface is an important indicator of skid resistance of asphalt pavement. This paper aimed to analyze the wearing behavior of asphalt mixtures under repetitive tire loads ... -
Highly Dissipative Fiber-Reinforced Concrete for Structural Screeds
(ASCE, 2022-01-21)Synthetic fibers, especially polypropylene (PP) fibers, are emerging as a viable reinforcement for concrete, on account of their excellent durability, affordability, anti-spalling capability, low density, and magnetic ... -
Sustainable Development and Performance Assessment of Clay-Based Geopolymer Bricks Incorporating Fly Ash and Sugarcane Bagasse Ash
(ASCE, 2022-01-28)Emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) either from the firing of clay bricks or from cement production, contributes considerably toward global warming. Conversely, the production of bricks is inevitable since a large number of ... -
Multiphysical Characteristics of Limestones for Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Buildings Components
(ASCE, 2022-01-21)Natural stone is a traditional building material used worldwide for millennia. Its mechanical properties are rather well known, but only a small quantity of data is available regarding its hygrothermal characteristics. ... -
Experimental Investigation on Piezoresistive Properties and Acoustic Emission Characteristics of Carbon Fiber–Based Gangue Concrete
(ASCE, 2022-01-21)Concrete with coal gangue as aggregate has a self-sensing ability with addition of carbon fiber (CF), which has an outstanding effect in terms of dealing with the large amount of coal gangue discharge and monitoring the ... -
The Role of Limestone Powder in the Corrosion Products of Cement Mortars under Magnesium Sulfate Solution
(ASCE, 2022-01-21)To clarify the role of limestone powder (LP) in cement mortars under a magnesium sulfate solution at room temperature, the hydration products, microstructure, and mechanical properties of cement-based materials with different ... -
Moisture Content Prediction Model of Asphalt Mixtures Based on Dielectric Properties
(ASCE, 2022-01-20)Moisture damage is one of the important factors affecting the service performance of asphalt pavement. Therefore, the use of nondestructive testing methods to detect the moisture content of asphalt pavement and provide a ... -
Experimental Study on the Rheology and Setting Behavior of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement Paste Modified with Styrene-Butadiene Copolymer Dispersion
(ASCE, 2022-01-19)In this paper, the rheology and setting behavior of calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement paste modified with styrene-butadiene copolymer (SB) dispersion was investigated. Several essential experiments, including fluidity, ... -
Measuring the Change in Water-to-Cement Ratio in Fresh and Hardened Concrete
(ASCE, 2022-01-19)A key parameter in concrete is the water-to-cementitious ratio (w/cm). Unfortunately, it can be difficult to ensure the w/cm of a concrete mixture is within the specified limit(s) in either fresh or hardened concrete. An ... -
Experimental and Analytical Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of High-Strength Self-Curing Concrete with Recycled Fine Aggregates
(ASCE, 2022-01-19)Increasing demand for high-rise buildings and massive structures has led to the production and use of high-strength concrete in large quantities, which in turn has led to higher environmental impacts. Self-curing concrete ... -
Effect of Iron Ion on the Evaluation of Buried-Steel Pipeline Corrosion
(ASCE, 2022-01-20)The effect of iron ions assessing the corrosion status of buried-steel pipelines was investigated in this work. The results show that the iron ions significantly affect the accuracy of the potential determination and further ... -
Effect of Initial Void Shape on Void Growth of Structural Steels Based on Micromechanical RVE Models
(ASCE, 2022-01-19)This paper aims to study the effect of initial void shape on void growth of structural steels, which is a critical stage for ductile fracture of steel. Typical void shapes of structural steels were characterized by an in ... -
Effects of Fines Content and Plasticity on Index Properties and Hydraulic Conductivity of Coarse-Fine Mixtures
(ASCE, 2022-02-16)Ten coarse-fine mixtures (CFM) (intermediate soils) having fines contents (FC) of 0%, 12%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and plasticity indices (PI) of 5% and 15% were prepared in the laboratory by mixing different fractions of gravel, ... -
Effects of Nanomaterials on Engineering Performance of a Potassium Methyl Siliconate–Based Sealer for Cementitious Composite
(ASCE, 2022-01-18)Currently, there is an urgent demand for more effective sealers to preserve the integrity and durability of concrete infrastructure in aggressive environments, such as bridge decks subjected to increasing traffic volume ... -
Rheology, Chemical Composition, and Microstructure of the Asphalt Binder in Fine Aggregate Matrix after Different Long-Term Laboratory Aging Procedures
(ASCE, 2022-01-19)This study investigated the common aging protocols for binders and asphalt mixtures on fine aggregate matrix (FAM). Currently, no unified aging protocols are specified for laboratory-prepared FAM. The majority of FAM-related ... -
Stochastic Micromechanical Damage Model for Porous Materials under Uniaxial Tension
(ASCE, 2022-01-20)Despite the ubiquity of porous materials, their mechanical behaviors (e.g., fracture) remain only partially understood. Here, we propose a novel analytical stochastic micromechanical damage model to describe the ...