Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Impact of Elevated Temperatures on the Performance of High-Strength Engineered Cementitious Composite
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Engineered cementitious composite (ECC) is a relatively recent construction material with characteristics of high ductility and energy dissipation capacity. Such ductility is fulfilled by adding polymeric fibers, such as ... -
Compaction Characteristics of Single-Component Polyurethane Mixtures
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)To investigate the compaction characteristics of a single-component polyurethane (PU) mixture with dense gradation, the effects of temperature, humidity, catalyst content, and standing time on the compaction energy index ... -
Modeling the Variation in Hydration and Strength of Blended Cement–Fly Ash Systems
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)Variations in the properties of fly ashes from various sources can lead to large variations in the performance of fly ash–blended cement systems. The current study combines analytical and numerical modeling approaches to ... -
Effect of Aggregate Shape Properties on Performance of Porous Asphalt Mixture
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)Aggregate shape properties can greatly influence the overall performance of asphalt mixtures. In this study, shape-controlled aggregates were fabricated and used in porous asphalt mixture (PAM) to assess the effect of ... -
Enhancing Burnability Characteristics of Low-Temperature Burnt-Cement Clinker by Recycling Phosphogypsum Wastes
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)In the present study, the effect of phosphogypsum, a byproduct from the phosphoric acid production industry, on the clinkerization process was researched in order to improve the burnability of clinkers at lower burning ... -
Effect of Alkali Activators on Loess Geopolymer: Potential Waterproof Repair Material
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)The possible utilities of geopolymers likely are due to their potentially high mechanical, physical, and durability properties that make geopolymers similar to ceramic materials. The similarity largely is because of a ... -
Mechanical Properties of Fly Ash–Asphalt Emulsion Geopolymer Stabilized Crushed Rock for Sustainable Pavement Base
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Research on the usage of industrial by-products to improve mechanical properties of low-quality materials in infrastructure applications is of global interest. Two industrial by-products, namely, fly ash (FA) and asphalt ... -
Aging Property of Oil Recycled Asphalt Binders with Reclaimed Asphalt Materials
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)The reuse of high content of reclaimed asphalt pavement and reclaimed asphalt shingles in hot mixtures by adding recycling oils has attracted wide attention and interest in the paving industry. However, the aging property ... -
Development of Relative Humidity–Frequency Equivalence Principle for the Dielectric Properties of Asphalt Mixtures
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)Asphalt pavement contains dynamically changing moisture, and the movement of this moisture will change the relative humidity of the pavement, thereby affecting the dielectric properties of the asphalt mixture. To improve ... -
Aggregate Geometry Generation Method Using a Structured Light 3D Scanner, Spherical Harmonics–Based Geometry Reconstruction, and Placing Algorithms for Mesoscale Modeling of Concrete
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)Mesoscale numerical modeling is an effective method of representing concrete as a three-phase material. Accurate aggregate geometry representation is an important aspect in numerical mesoscale modeling of concrete to predict ... -
Optimization of the Strength Activity of Rice Husk Ash in Cementitious Mixtures
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)In this study, the effects of some of the important manufacturing parameters of rice husk ash (RHA) on its mechanical performance in mortar mixtures is investigated. All of the presented results belong to a comprehensive ... -
Thermal Effect of Welding on Mechanical Behavior of High-Strength Steel
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)In this study, an experimental investigation of the thermal effect of welding on the mechanical behavior of thermomechanical control process (TMCP) high-strength steel (HSS) Q690CFD is carried out. Twenty-four specimens ... -
Passivation and Chloride-Induced Depassivation of Additively Manufactured Duplex Stainless Steel Clads in Simulated Concrete Pore Solution
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)The metallurgical and electrochemical behavior of additively manufactured super duplex stainless steel (SDSS) clads on carbon steel [low-carbon steel (LCS)] substrates are investigated in a simulated concrete pore solution. ... -
Potential Use of Sillimanite Sand in Sustainable Geopolymer Concrete Production
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)Geopolymer concrete is reported as the best possible alternative to cement-based concrete. However, the limitation in the attainment of structural strength using ambient curing has restricted the use of geopolymer concrete ... -
Long-Term Influence of Nanosilica on the Microstructures, Strength, and Durability of High-Volume Fly Ash Mortar
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)Nanosilica has been proven able to strengthen the early-age performance of high-volume fly ash (HVFA) cementitious composites. However, the long-term influence of nanosilica on HVFA composites is yet unclear. This research ... -
Analytical Method for Evaluating Calcium Diffusion Coefficient of Partially Leached Cement Paste
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)This paper aims at presenting an analytical method for evaluating the calcium diffusion coefficient of partially leached cement paste. The analytical method is developed based on a two-scale model of partially leached ... -
Postfire Properties of a Sigma Phase Containing Duplex Stainless Steel: Problems for Construction Use
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)The present paper looks into the postfire residual mechanical and corrosion behavior of the 2205 duplex stainless steel (DSS) after exposure to 800°C and 700°C (about and under the nose temperature of precipitation, ... -
Potential Applications of Phase Change Materials to Extend the Winter Construction Time of Earth-Rock Dam in Cold Regions
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)During earth-rock dam construction, temperature control to reduce the freeze–thaw impact on core-wall clay in cold regions is difficult. To address this challenge, this research developed a phase change material (PCM) ... -
Disintegration Characteristics and Mechanisms of Carbonaceous Mudstone Subjected to Load and Cyclic Drying–Wetting
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)Carbonaceous mudstone is a common embankment material with the characteristics of water softening and water disintegration, which often causes the instability of embankments. This paper presents an experimental work on the ... -
Effects of Suction and Drying–Wetting Cycles on Shearing Response of Adobe
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)Adobe has been extensively used as a viable construction material in various hot and arid climatic regions throughout the world for several centuries. Adobe bricks, primarily made out of clay, remain in an unsaturated state ...