Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Influence of Coal Fouling on the Shear Behavior of Elastan-Treated Railroad Ballast
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)The shear behavior of coal-fouled unstabilized ballast and that stabilized with Elastan was assessed in direct shear mode at various normal stresses (σn) and shearing rates (Sr). The materials used in the test were fresh ... -
Review of the Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer-Reinforced Seawater–Sea Sand Concrete
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)–reinforced seawater–sea sand concrete (SWSSC) is a new structure form for coastal infrastructure, especially for island construction. The degradation mechanism of FRP bars in SWSSC involves ... -
Effect of Dolomite Filler on the Sulfuric Acid Resistance of Alkali-Activated Slag Binders
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)In this work, the influence of a dolomite filler, in combination with pulverized fly ash, on the sulfuric acid (H2SO4) resistance of alkali-activated slag (AAS) is studied. The evolution of compressive strength and mass ... -
Properties of Engineered Cementitious Composites with Raw Sugarcane Bagasse Ash Used as Sand Replacement
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)This study investigates the effects of raw sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) used as a partial or complete replacement for silica sand in engineered cementitious composites (ECCs). ECC mixtures with five different replacement ... -
Influence of Different Dosages of Limestone Dust and Charcoal on the Properties of Lightweight Cement Composites
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)This paper presents the characterization of new lightweight cement composites incorporating limestone dust and charcoal. The charcoal is used not only to make the composite lighter in weight but also to improve its ... -
Effective Reduction of Cement Content in Pavement Concrete Mixtures Based on Theoretical and Experimental Particle Packing Methods
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)The effective reduction of cement content in pavement concrete without compromising its fresh, mechanical, and durability properties can lead to more economical and sustainable pavement engineering. Because a reduction in ... -
Effect of Tensile–Strain Rate and Specimen Width on Mechanical Properties of Cold-Formed Q345 Steel at Elevated Temperatures
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)The objective of this paper is to to ascertain the reliable mechanical properties of cold-formed Q345 steel at elevated temperatures while considerting the effects of tensile strain rate and specimen width. This paper ... -
Manufacture and Engineering Properties of Cementitious Mortar Incorporating Unground Rice Husk Ash as Fine Aggregate
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)This study investigates the manufacture and engineering properties of cementitious mortar incorporating unground rice husk ash (URHA) as fine aggregate. Six mixtures of mortar were produced with using URHA to substitute ... -
Effects of Fly Ash Content on the Strength Development of Soft Clay Stabilized by One-Part Geopolymer under Curing Stress
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of fly ash content on the strength development of soft clay stabilized by one-part geopolymer (OPG) under K0 stress conditions. In this study, a novel curing stress ... -
Mechanical and Antibacterial Behavior of Photocatalytic Lightweight Engineered Cementitious Composites
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)In recent years, there has been increasing interest in using cementitious materials as a catalyst-supporting media such as air-purifying paving block, self-cleaning exterior wall, and photocatalytic ceiling panel. Despite ... -
Effect of Biochar Filler on the Hydration Products and Microstructure in Portland Cement–Stabilized Peat
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)Laboratory tests demonstrated that biochar filler added to portland cement stabilized peat results in an increase of unconfined compressive strength comparable with that of a sand filler. The strength increase is significantly ... -
Comparison of the Polishing Resistances of Concrete Pavement Surface Textures Prepared with Different Technologies Using the Aachen Polishing Machine
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Due to greater durability and lower maintenance costs, concrete pavements are more competitive than asphalt pavements in areas where rigid pavements are required. To ensure the surface skid resistance of concrete pavement ... -
Numerical Scheme for Predicting Chloride Diffusivity of Concrete
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Owing to the lack of research for evaluating the effect of the aggregate profile on the chloride diffusivity of concrete, this paper presents a numerical scheme for predicting the chloride diffusivity of concrete with ... -
Effect of Ammonium Citrate Tribasic on the Hydration Reaction and Properties of Magnesium Oxysulfate Cement
(ASCE, 11/1/2021)In this paper, the hydration reaction and properties of magnesium oxysulfate (MOS) cement modified with ammonium citrate tribasic are discussed and compared with MOS cement without chemical additives. The hydration reaction ... -
Application of Superabsorbent Polymer as Self-Healing Agent in Self-Consolidating Concrete for Mitigating Precracking Phenomenon at the Rebar–Concrete Interface
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)Improved autogenous healing capacity of concrete using superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) was used as an efficient approach for mitigating damage between steel rebar and self-consolidating concrete (SCC). The results for normal ... -
Utilization of Blast-Furnace Slag as a Standalone Stabilizer for High Sulfate-Bearing Soils
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)This paper presents experimental results and analysis of sulfate-bearing soils treated with ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS). The experiments involve the unconfined compression strength test, shrinkage, free ... -
Improving Rutting and Fatigue Properties of Asphalt Mastic by Adding Cement–Polyethylene Glycol Composite
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)This study prepared a cement-based composite phase change material (CCPCM) that can be used as a filler for asphalt mixtures. A series of experiments were carried out to investigate the characteristics of CCPCM and its ... -
Influence of Polypropylene Fiber-Reinforcement on the Mechanical Behavior of Gold Ore Tailings through Direct Shear Tests
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)To investigate techniques that focus on mining waste applied to geotechnical works, the mechanical behavior of mining waste reinforced with polymeric fibers has been studied. The present research seeks to evaluate the ... -
Research on Concrete Strength Growth and Micromechanism under Negative Temperature Curing Based on Equal Strength Theory
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)In order to study the influence of different casting temperatures and curing conditions on the hydration reaction, strength, and micropore structure of concrete cured in a low negative temperature environment, a hydration ... -
Enhanced Ultrasonic Imaging in Concrete Structures with Spatial Apodization Filters
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)Ultrasonic wave–based imaging is a popular nondestructive tool used to inspect RC structures. The inherent heterogeneity of concrete poses a great challenge for imaging incipient damage to concrete. This paper presents an ...