Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Effects of Asphalt Modification of Paste–Aggregate Interface on the Transport and Mechanical Properties of Concrete
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)The addition of polymer emulsion in cement paste improves concrete impermeability. However, a high polymer emulsion content (usually 10%–20% of the mass of cement) is typically required to significantly improve the performance ... -
Frequency-Dependent Damping Properties of Recycled Aggregate Concrete
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)This study focused on the frequency-dependent damping properties of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) and provided new insights into the damping mechanism of RAC. Cyclic compressive loadings at low frequencies were applied ... -
Prediction of Compressive Strength of Concrete with Manufactured Sand by Ensemble Classification and Regression Tree Method
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)Manufactured sand (MS) has been increasingly used as fine aggregate for concrete. This paper proposes a prediction of the compressive strength of concrete with manufactured sand (MS-concrete) based on an ensemble classification ... -
Experimental Investigation of the Engineering Properties of Coarse Grain Embankment Fill Material with Accumulative Salt Effect by Adding Onsite Brine Groundwater
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)The purpose of this research is to study the accumulative effect of repetitively adding groundwater on the engineering properties of coarse grain salinized embankment fill material. Large-scale compression and engineering ... -
Development of Ultralightweight Cement Composites with Low Density and High-Specific Strength Using Hollow Glass Microspheres
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)This paper investigated hollow glass microspheres (HGMs) on the density, mechanical properties, and durability of ultralightweight cement composites (ULCCs). The influences of HGMs on the microstructure developments of ... -
Mesostructure of Foamed Cement Paste and Its Influence on Macromechanical Behavior
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Foamed cement paste has been used increasingly as a backfill material in geotechnical engineering applications, such as embankments, tunnels, and retaining walls. However, limited studies have focused on the influence of ... -
Sustainable Reuse of Inorganic Materials in Eco-Friendly Clay Bricks: Special Focus on Mechanical and Durability Assessment
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of wastes, namely plastic wastes, iron wire, and cast-iron powder, as a potential substitute material on the behavior of environmental-friendly sintered clay ... -
Study on the Permeability Characteristics of Foamed Concrete Using a Pore-Scale Model from X-Ray Microcomputed Tomography Image Reconstruction and Numerical Simulation
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Foamed concrete has attracted increasing attention in civil engineering due to its unique properties. Permeability is one of the significant material properties that governs its long-term durability. This work presents a ... -
Virgin Binder Determination for High RAP Content Mixture Design
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) has been widely implemented in asphalt pavement construction due to its cost benefits along with its reasonable engineering performance. With the trend of higher RAP applications, it is ... -
Strength and Microstructure of Clay Geopolymer Non-Load-Bearing Masonry Units Using Fine-Clay Brick Waste and Palm Oil Fuel Ash
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)This research studies the applicability of alkali-activated cement with a mixture of fine-clay brick waste (FCBW) and palm oil fuel ash (POFA) to manufacture environmentally friendly masonry units. FCBW and POFA were used ... -
Durability Evaluation of Single-Component Polyurethane-Bonded Porous Mixtures
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)Pavement service and antiaging performance of single-component polyurethane-bonded porous mixtures (PPMs) were studied. The influence of the adhesive–aggregate ratio on PPM volumetric properties and pavement service ... -
Existing Inverse Analysis Approaches for Tensile Stress–Strain Relationship of UHPC with Treated Steel Fibers
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Based on the limited information on the tensile stress–strain relationship of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) with treated fibers, the objective of the present research is to experimentally investigate the flexural ... -
Analysis of Quantification and Mechanism of SBS Modifier in SBS-Modified Asphalt
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)The determination of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) content in SBS-modified asphalt (SBSMA) is crucial in road quality control. In this study, a polystyrene (PS)-based index, which is an alternative indicator for the ... -
Influence of Limestone Mineral Addition in Cements on the Efficacy of SCMs in Mitigating Alkali-Silica Reaction Assessed by Accelerated Mortar Bar Test
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)This study evaluates the effect of limestone mineral addition in cement on the efficacy of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in mitigating alkali-silica reaction (ASR) using the accelerated mortar bar test (AMBT). ... -
Rice-Straw Ash as a Potential Supplementary Cementitious Material: Influence of Thermochemical Conversion on Its Properties
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Agro-waste ashes can be used as supplementary cementitious materials in concrete. Although many studies have been reported on the use of rice husk ash as a pozzolan, only limited studies are attempted on the use of rice-straw ... -
ECO-UHPC with High-Volume Class-F Fly Ash: New Insight into Mechanical and Durability Properties
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), despite its superior mechanical and durability properties, has a high CO2 footprint owing to its high portland cement content. This drawback can be offset to a notable extent if a ... -
Dynamic Response of Two Extrusive Igneous Rocks Using Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Test
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)In this paper, the stress-strain response of two extrusive volcanic igneous rocks, e.g., compact basalt (CB) and volcanic breccia (VB), under a high rate of loading is studied experimentally and numerically. The dynamic ... -
Experimental and Numerical Evaluation of the Parameters Influencing the Shear-Stress Behavior of Interlocking Paver Blocks–Bedding Sand Interface Using Large-Scale Direct Shear Test
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Shear strength and rutting characteristics play a vital role in the serviceability and performance of interlocking concrete block pavement (ICBP). The objective of the present research study is to evaluate the shear stress ... -
P-Wave Velocity and Energy Evolution Process of Concrete in Uniaxial Loading–Unloading Tests
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)P-wave velocity (Vp) is a significant parameter in characterizing the physical and mechanical properties of rock. The Vp of rock under different stress conditions will vary greatly. This study investigated the transformation ... -
Influence of a Superplasticizer on Initial Corrosion of Galvanized Steel Bars in Concrete Pore Solution
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)In this work, the influence of a naphthalene sulfonate–based superplasticizer on the initial corrosion of galvanized steel bars in the simulated concrete pore solution was studied. The initial corrosion process of the ...