Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Synergistic Effect between CaCO3 Whisker and Steel-PVA Fiber Cocktail in Cement-Based Material at Elevated Temperature
(ASCE, 2021-11-16)A new fiber cocktail reinforced cement–based materials (NFCRCM) with steel, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber, and calcium carbonate whisker (CCW) was developed to obtain powerful fire resistance in this paper. The flexural ... -
Introducing a Sustainable Bio-Based Polyurethane to Enhance the Healing Capacity of Bitumen
(ASCE, 2021-12-21)This paper introduces the in-situ formation of biomodified polyurethane in bitumen as a novel strategy to enhance the healing capacity and aging resistance of bitumen. Bitumen is a substance that is known to have the ... -
Lateral Infiltration Capacity of Pervious Concrete and Its Performance as Pavement Curb
(ASCE, 2021-12-22)Flash flood occurrence on roads due to heavy rainfalls is reported frequently. Ponded or accumulated water on roads is a nuisance to traffic users if not properly conveyed. This paper introduces a pervious concrete pavement ... -
Fatigue Characterization of WMA and Modeling Using Artificial Neural Networks
(ASCE, 2021-12-22)This study presents an investigation into the fatigue performance of warm mix asphalt (WMA) and the effect of mixing temperature on fatigue cracking of WMA tested in a dynamic shear rheometer (DSR). WMA (organic and chemical ... -
Experimental Investigation on Correlation between Autogenous Shrinkage and Internal Relative Humidity of Superabsorbent Polymer–Modified Concrete
(ASCE, 2021-11-26)This research investigated the effect of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) (0%, 0.17%, 0.35%, and 0.49% of cement content by weight) on the correlation between autogenous shrinkage (AS) and internal relative humidity (IRH) ... -
Use of Natural Minerals to Immobilize Bacterial Cells for Remediating Cracks in Cement-Based Materials
(ASCE, 2021-12-17)Cracks in cement-based materials are one of the main factors affecting the durability of structure. Recent research in the field of concrete materials showed that self-healing in cement-based systems can be achieved by ... -
Mechanisms of Alkali-Silica Reaction Mitigation in AMBT Conditions: Comparative Study of Traditional Supplementary Cementitious Materials
(ASCE, 2021-12-17)This study investigates the mechanisms of alkali-silica reaction (ASR) mitigation by supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) under accelerated mortar bar test (AMBT) conditions. The study compares the effect of traditional ... -
Prediction on Crack Propagation of Concrete due to Time-Dependent Creep under High Sustained Loading
(ASCE, 2021-11-26)To investigate the effects of sustained loading on crack propagation of concrete, three-point bending tests were conducted on prenotched concrete beam specimens under 90% and 95% of the ultimate load until failure. The ... -
Development of Two-Phase Diffusion Model Consisting of Free and Bound Water Molecules for Water Vapor Diffusing into Asphalt Mixtures
(ASCE, 2021-11-26)Water vapor diffusing inside asphalt mixtures is one of the most important ways for water molecules accessing asphalt mixtures to trigger moisture damage. Several diffusion models have been constructed to describe the water ... -
X-Ray Computed Tomography Analysis of Magnetically Oriented Short Steel Fibers and their Effect on Uniaxial Tensile Strength of Cement Mortar
(ASCE, 2021-11-26)The main objective of this study is to quantitatively determine the magnetic field capability of a Helmholtz coil in orienting steel fibers and show the correlation between the fiber orientation and tensile strength of ... -
Mechanical Behavior and Permeability of Plastic Concrete Containing Natural Zeolite under Triaxial and Uniaxial Compression
(ASCE, 2021-11-26)This paper represents a series of laboratory tests to illustrate the effects of natural zeolite and sulfate environment on the mechanical behavior, hydraulic properties, and microstructure of plastic concrete. Plastic ... -
Performance Deterioration of SBS-Modified Asphalt Mix: Impact of Elevated Storage Temperature and SBS Concentration of Modified Binder
(ASCE, 2021-12-23)This study elucidates the important role of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) concentration and storage temperature on the extent of property deterioration in SBS-MBs and their corresponding mixes. SBS-MBs with varying SBS ... -
Creep Behavior of Self-Compacting Rubberized Concrete at Early Age
(ASCE, 2021-12-23)Self-compacting rubberized concrete (SCRC) is an excellent environment-friendly material that can be applied well in road and bridge engineering. In this study, the tensile and compressive creep performance of SCRC at early ... -
Effect of Degradation on Mechanical Strengths of Alkali-Activated Fines in Stabilized Construction and Demolition Waste Aggregates
(ASCE, 2021-11-26)Recent works have demonstrated that construction and demolition waste (CDW) aggregates for subbase road pavement applications can be stabilized via the alkali activation of their fine fraction (d<0.125 mm). Despite the ... -
Evaluation Indices and Design Method to Determine the Rolling Density of Dam Shell Sandy Gravel Material
(ASCE, 2021-11-30)Sandy gravel dams with clay core walls are a widely used dam type, and the rolling density of sandy gravel material is evaluated by the relative density Dr. Consequently, designing the optimal Dr value is related both to ... -
Evaluating the Rheological Performance of Bituminous Binder Containing Nano Al2O3
(ASCE, 2021-11-25)The study reported herein investigates the effectiveness of nano aluminum trioxide (Al2O3) as a bituminous binder modifier. The study assesses the high- and intermediate-temperature performance of bituminous binders modified ... -
Development of Evaluation Framework for the Unconfined Compressive Strength of Soils Based on the Fundamental Soil Parameters Using Gene Expression Programming and Deep Learning Methods
(ASCE, 2021-11-26)The unconfined compressive strength (UCS) of soils is essential for both researchers and practitioner geotechnical engineers. UCS is well-understood and standardized for laboratory and field tests. Nevertheless, the large ... -
Properties of Jointed Rock Mass under Triaxial Compression Based on Microbial-Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation
(ASCE, 2021-12-16)Rock mass is a structural system composed of intact rock and joints. The properties and strength of rock mass determine the macroscopic mechanical properties of rock mass. Enhancing the self-stability of rock mass by ... -
Conventional, Thermal, and Rheological Properties of Asphalt Binder Modified by Carbon Nanotubes and Crumb Rubber
(ASCE, 2021-11-25)The purpose of this paper was to investigate the effect of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and crumb rubber (CR) on the conventional properties, thermal behaviors, and rheological properties of binders. There are four asphalt types ... -
Experimental Study on Deterioration Characteristics of Prestressed Concrete under the Coupling of Freeze–Thaw and Corrosion
(ASCE, 2021-11-25)In order to explore the deterioration characteristics of prestressed concrete under the coupling of freeze–thaw and corrosion, a series of aging tests and three-point bending tests was conducted. Furthermore, the deterioration ...