Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Cracking Resistance of Hot-Mix Asphalt Mixtures Containing Terminal Blend Rubberized Asphalt Nanocomposite at Intermediate Temperature
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)There is a general trend toward improving the terminal blend process of producing rubberized asphalt mixtures. Recently, the addition of nanosized materials to strengthen the performance-related properties of terminal blend ... -
Feasibility of Roll-Threading Superelastic Cu-Al-Mn SMA Rods
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)This paper examines the feasibility of roll-threading superelastic Cu-Al-Mn shape memory allow (SMA) rods. The key idea behind this study was to perform roll-threading between quenching and aging, where cold workability ... -
Moisture Damage Resistance of Short-Term Aged Pyro-Oil–Modified Bitumen Using Rolling Thin Film Oven by Surface Free Energy Approach
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)Moisture damage occurs due to loss of cohesion and/or adhesion, which results in loss of stiffness and strength. Currently, the surface free energy (SFE) approach is used to calculate mixture performance in terms of various ... -
Influence of Confinement Pressure on the Mechanical Response of Emulsified Cold-Recycled Mixtures
(ASCE, 11/1/2021)Cold recycling of asphalt pavement is an effective rehabilitation technique in terms of saving natural resources and cost of construction. The current study focuses on cold-recycled asphalt mixture designated as emulsified ... -
Correlating the Asphalt-Binder BBR Test Data to the HMA (ML-OT) Fracture Properties
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)An asphalt-binder is one of the key constituent elements that significantly influences and controls the fracture behavior and cracking performance of hot-mix asphalt (HMA). In particular, the low-temperature rheological ... -
Evaluation of Steel Fiber–Reinforced Sprayed Concrete by Energy Absorption Tests
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Steel fiber–reinforced sprayed concrete (SFRSC) is widely used for ground support in underground works. The panel test, as in EN 14488-5, is one of the most common procedures for the quality control of the energy absorption ... -
Investigation of Adhered Mortar Content on Recycled Aggregate Using Image Analysis Method
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)The adhered mortar attached on the surface of recycled aggregate is the primary difference between recycled aggregate and natural aggregate, and is the major reason for reducing its mechanical properties. To measure the ... -
Method for Evaluating Compatibility between SBS Modifier and Asphalt Matrix Using Molecular Dynamics Models
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)To further evaluate the compatibility between asphalt matrix and styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) modifier using a molecular dynamics (MD) method, MD models of asphalt matrix, SBS modifier, and SBS-modified asphalt were ... -
Effects of Additional Antistrip Additives on Durability and Moisture Susceptibility of Granite-Based Open-Graded Friction Course
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)This study aimed to evaluate the effects of additional antistrip additives on the durability and moisture susceptibility of granite-based open-graded friction course, referred to as FC-5 asphalt mixture. The laboratory ... -
Impact of Alkali Salts on the Hydration of Ordinary Portland Cement and Limestone–Calcined Clay Cement
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Soluble alkalis play a vital role during early age hydration and strength development in cement. This study investigates the influence of alkali addition on the hydration, phase assemblage, and strength development in ... -
Influence of Coarse Aggregate Parameters and Mechanical Properties on the Abrasion Resistance of Concrete in Hydraulic Structures
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)The objective of this experimental investigation is to use the ASTM C1138 (underwater) test method to investigate the influence of the quantity and type of coarse aggregates on the hydrodynamic abrasion resistance of ... -
Penetration Resistance of Building Materials against 7.62-mm Armor-Piercing Projectile
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)This paper aims to determine the resistance of a wide range of building materials against projectile penetration using the depth-of-penetration (DOP) test and several well-established ballistic factors. Within the DOP test, ... -
Seawater Used as a Natural Medium for Curing Bacterially-Treated Concrete with Either Lightweight or Normal Weight Aggregates
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)The present study investigates the use of bacteria (namely, Sporosarcina pasteurii) to enhance the durability of structural concrete members with lightweight weight aggregates (LWAs) or normal weight aggregates (NWAs). As ... -
Alternative Approach for Predicting the Phase Angle Characteristics of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures Based on Recurrent Neural Networks
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Laboratory performance testing of the phase angle of asphalt concrete (AC) mixtures is often expensive and requires enormous human effort and time. To circumvent this problem, several regression-based methods have been ... -
Influence of Confinement Pressure and Rest Periods on Measurement of Dynamic Modulus of Bituminous Mixtures
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)In the AASHTO T-378 protocol for computing dynamic modulus and phase angle, the bituminous mixture sample is subjected to a continuous loading from high frequency to low frequency. The postprocessing method involves fitting ... -
Development of High-Performance Microfine Cementitious Grout with High Amount of Fly Ash, Silica Fume, and Slag
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)To develop high-performance microfine cementitious grout (HPMCG), the matrix [microfine Portland cement clinker (MPCC) + flue gas desulfurizing gypsum (MFGDG) + calcium carbonate (MCC)], microfine fly ash (MFA), silica ... -
Effect of Different Cracking Mitigation Measures on High Early–Strength Concrete Performance
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)Early-age cracking may occur in high early–strength (HES) concrete repair slabs used for full-depth repairs in jointed plain concrete pavements (JPCPs) due to the early-age volume changes. HES concrete utilizes high cement ... -
Durability of Slag–Cement Paste Containing Polyaluminum Chloride
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)The effect of polyaluminum chloride (PAC) on the durability, microstructure, and corrosion sensitivity of slag–cement pastes was investigated in this research. Various experimental tests were performed to assess the ... -
Exploratory Study on the Addition of Sugarcane Bagasse Fibers to Permeable Friction Course Mixtures
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Sugarcane agriculture contributes to the greenhouse effect by the polluting action of residue disposal, given that most sugarcane bagasse (SB) is burned. Because it is a low-cost fiber and ecofriendly material, SB can be ... -
Influence of Particle Packing Theories on Strength and Microstructure Properties of Composite Cement–Based Mortars
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) have become a part of cementitious composites in the manufacturing of cement for improved performance and sustainability. Composite cement is one such type of cement in which ...