Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Interlaminar Shear Performance of the Asphalt Pavement with Gravel Base Considering the Influence of Gravel Embedded Rate
(ASCE, 2021-10-26)An asphalt pavement with gravel base (AP-GB) is used to alleviate the occurrence of reflective cracks. However, its interlaminar stability is affected by the gravel base’s looseness and interlaminar complex contact form. ... -
Analysis of Segregation Tendency of Aggregates Based on Composite Geometric Characteristics
(ASCE, 2021-10-26)Aggregate segregation is an important factor affecting the early distress and durability of asphalt pavement. To analyze the segregation tendency of aggregates on the mesoscopic scale, first, the segregation tendency of ... -
Bond Behaviors between UHPC and Normal-Strength Concrete: Experimental Investigation and Database Construction
(ASCE, 2021-10-26)This study builds a large database from an extensive survey of existing bond strengths between ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) and normal-strength concrete (NC), with total 563 specimens being collected. To make up ... -
Strength and Permeability of No-Fines Concrete Made with Supplementary Cementitious Materials
(ASCE, 2021-10-26)No-fines concrete (NFC) has a large volume of voids and a porous nature which reduces the rainwater runoff, recharges the groundwater table, and reduces noise from vehicle tire movement. The elimination of sand and the ... -
Flexural and Shear Performance of Wood Composite Panel with Embedded Cross-Laminations
(ASCE, 2021-10-26)The structural behavior of an innovative wood-based composite system, manufactured out of 2×6 southern yellow pine lumber, was studied through destructive experiments. The composite panel system consisted of profiled ... -
Compatibility between Polycarboxylate Ether with Different Charge Densities and Cement
(ASCE, 2021-10-26)Polycarboxylate ether (PCE) of different charge densities has been synthesized via free radical polymerization. The molecular structure is characterized by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) and proton nuclear magnetic ... -
Effects of Iron Ore Tailing on Performance of Hot-Mix Asphalt
(ASCE, 2021-10-26)In Brazil, large quantities of iron ore tailings (IOT) are produced as a result of iron mining, which may affect the environment negatively. This work evaluated the use of IOT in hot mix asphalt type C (HMA-C). For this ... -
Characteristics of Recycled Mineral Fillers and Their Effects on the Mechanical Properties of Hot-Mix Asphalt When Used as Limestone Filler Replacements
(ASCE, 2021-10-25)This study was designed to analyze the characteristics of two recycled fillers, hollow concrete block (HCB) powder and brick powder (BP), and to assess their respective impacts on the mechanical properties of hot-mix asphalt ... -
Evolution of Characteristics of Warm-Mix Rubber-Modified Asphalt during Water Damage under Different Immersion Times
(ASCE, 2021-10-25)Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and contact angle measurements were conducted in the present research to analyze the characteristics of warm-mix rubber-modified asphalt during ... -
Strength and Durability of Concrete Containing Ceramic Waste Powder and Blast Furnace Slag
(ASCE, 2021-10-25)The replacement rates of portland cement by ceramic waste powder (CWP) are generally limited to few percentages (i.e., less than 10%), as increased additions lead to inferior concrete strength and durability. This ... -
Mechanical Properties of Cement Mortars Incorporating Zero-Valent Iron Nanoparticles
(ASCE, 2021-10-25)In this study, the effects of zero-valent iron (ZVI) nanoparticles (NPs) on the mechanical performance of cementitious composites were investigated. For this purpose, the use of a novel nanomaterial containing ZVI NPs ... -
Study on Gradual Fracture of Rock and Key Precursor Information before Peak Stress Based on AE Monitoring under True Triaxial Loading
(ASCE, 2021-10-25)The deep surrounding rock under true triaxial stress is easy to break at the new excavation face, which will induce engineering disasters to threaten personnel and equipment. Many studies have shown that the intermediate ... -
California Bearing Ratio of a Reactive Clay Treated with Nano-Additives and Cement
(ASCE, 2021-11-22)Plastic clays in subgrade may cause major engineering defects such as excessive heave or settlement during the wet season that contribute to the formation of uneven geometry at the pavement surface. Soil stabilization is ... -
High-Temperature Deterioration Mechanism of Textile-Reinforced Concrete with Different Cementitious Materials
(ASCE, 2021-10-23)Textile-reinforced concrete (TRC), a new composite material commonly used for repair and reinforcement of engineered structural surfaces, is easily affected by high temperatures in the event of fire. Therefore, when ... -
Macromodeling of SFRC Flexural Behavior and Impact of Fiber Characteristics on Flexural Behavior
(ASCE, 2021-10-23)With advances in materials science, the performance of concrete materials has continued to improve, especially its compression strength. However, increases in compression strength often result in ductility decreases and ... -
Mechanical and Microstructural Characterization of Carbon Nanofiber–Reinforced Geopolymer Nanocomposite Based on Lunar Regolith Simulant
(ASCE, 2021-10-21)Using the Moon’s natural resources to build infrastructure is the first step toward lunar colonization. Lunar regolith, rich in aluminosilicate, has the potential to prepare geopolymer for construction. In this paper, ... -
Experimental Investigation of Remolded Loess Mixed with Different Concentrations of Hydrochloric Acid
(ASCE, 2021-10-25)The vibratory probe compaction method may sometimes fail to proceed smoothly due to the hard layer encountered during treatment of collapsible loess foundation. To this end, high-pressure water jetting around the traveling ... -
Modeling of Corrosion Pit Growth in Buried Steel Pipes
(ASCE, 2021-10-21)A review of the published literature shows that although intensive research has been conducted on corrosion of steel in soils, accurate prediction of corrosion pit growth remains a serious challenge. This study aimed to ... -
Effect of Long-Term Binder Draindown on Performance of Open Graded Asphalt Friction Courses with BOF Steel Slag Aggregates
(ASCE, 2021-10-20)The open graded asphalt friction course (OGAFC) is a hot mix asphalt wearing course designed and constructed to mainly achieve the benefits of quick surface water drainage, high skid resistance, and low tire-pavement noise. ... -
Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Sustainable Composite Building Materials Produced by the Reprocessing of Low-Density Polyethylene, Biochar, Calcium Phosphate, and Phosphogypsum Wastes
(ASCE, 2021-11-30)This paper presents the results of the experimental and analytical studies of the mechanical and thermal properties of laterite composites mixed with reprocessed low-density polyethylene waste (LDPE), calcium phosphate ...