Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of ANN-Based Dynamic Modulus Models of Asphalt Mixtures
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Artificial neural network (ANN)-based dynamic modulus |E*| models were evaluated on South Carolina’s asphalt mixtures, the majority of which contained recycled asphalt pavement (RAP). These ANNs contained similar input ... -
Influences on Compaction of Cold Mix Cement Emulsified Asphalt Using the Superpave Gyratory Compaction
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)It is well known that cold mix cement emulsified asphalt (CMCEA) exhibits good mechanical performance even when paved at room temperature. In this study, the compactibility and mechanical properties of CMCEA specimens were ... -
Characterization of Red Ceramic Waste for Application as Mineral Addition in Portland Cement
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)This paper investigated the red ceramic waste originated from damaged sintered bricks as a potential source of pozzolanic mineral addition for portland cement. Physical, chemical, and mineralogical characterization of the ... -
Influence of Compound Action of Rubber Powder and SBS on High-Temperature Performance of Asphalt Pavement Surface
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Due to the increase in the number of vehicles on the road, the amount of used vehicle tires has also increased exponentially. Making tires into rubber powder and adding them into asphalt, which forms asphalt rubber as a ... -
Fatigue Damage Self-Healing Analysis and the Occurrence of an Optimal Self-Healing Time in Asphalt Concrete
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Fatigue damage is one of the main distresses responsible for the deterioration of asphalt roads. Self-healing, occurring during rest periods, has been shown to increase the total number of loading cycles. The increase is ... -
Influence of Controlled Permeable Formwork Liner on the Service Life of Reinforced Concrete
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)The service life of RC is dependent upon the superior nature of concrete and its overall quality and excellence as a suitable cover material. Concrete acting as cover material is the only means by which destructive agents ... -
Experimental and Analytical Investigation on the Interlayer of Roller Compacted Concrete
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)Roller compacted concrete (RCC) is a dry concrete with zero slump and is constructed in layers. RCC dams are generally weak in interlayers. The bond strength and the permeability of the interlayer affect the performance ... -
Superpave Gyratory Compactor as an Alternative Design Method for Roller Compacted Concrete in the Laboratory
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)The introduction of the Superpave gyratory compactor (SGC) to pavement laboratories was a large step for the design process of hot mix asphalt (HMA). Considering the similarities between HMA and roller compacted concrete ... -
Degradation of Alkali-Activated Slag and Fly Ash Mortars under Different Aggressive Acid Conditions
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)Acidic environments constitute serious chemical threats to concrete-like cementitious materials. The purpose of this study is to experimentally investigate the degradation of alkali-activated slag/fly ash mortars with ... -
Effect of Filler Type, Fineness, and Shape on the Properties of Nonfibrous UHPC Matrix
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)Fillers have been commonly used to replace a portion of cement in ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) for economic and eco-friendly purposes. However, mostly only the type and amount of filler are addressed, and limited ... -
Structural Evaluation of Flexible Pavement Constructed with Steel Slag–Fly Ash–Lime Mix in the Base Layer
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)The concept of utilizing industrial wastes for road construction can be materialized only by evaluating the field performance of roads constructed with these wastes. The present study encompasses the laboratory investigation ... -
Comparing Ground Tire Rubber, Styrene-Butadyene-Styrene, and GTR-SBS Hybrids as Asphalt Binder Modifiers
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)This technical note evaluated hybrid asphalt binders modified with a combination of styrene-butadyene-styrene (SBS) and postconsumer ground tire rubber (GTR). These hybrid blends were evaluated in laboratory mixture ... -
Effect of Photocatalysts Modification on Asphalt: Investigations by Experiments and Theoretical Calculation
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)The application of photocatalysts on pavement engineering to degrade automobile exhaust has become a hot topic for researchers. However, the effect of photocatalysts on pavement materials has not been fully investigated. ... -
Modified Waterborne Epoxy as a Cold Pavement Binder: Preparation and Long-Term Working Properties
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)The purpose is to enhance the working properties of waterborne epoxy resin and improve the quality of cold pavement binder usage. In this study, a modified waterborne polyurethane/epoxy composite was prepared. The influence ... -
Effects of Minimum Cementitious Paste Volume and Blended Aggregates on Compressive Strength and Surface Resistivity of Portland Limestone Cement Concrete
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)Portland limestone cement (PLC) has been used in all classes of concrete in Florida since 2017. In order to comprehensively use PLC, this study investigates the effects of cementitious paste volume (CPV), water to cementitious ... -
Physical and Mechanical Properties of New Lightweight Ambient-Cured EPS Geopolymer Composites
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Lightweight concrete (LWC) has been developed and used in both structural and nonstructural applications. With an increasing demand for sustainable construction materials, geopolymer as an eco-friendly material has been ... -
Petrographic Investigation into the Influence of Chopped Basalt Fibers on the Microstructure of Portland Cement Mortars at Elevated Temperatures
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)This research investigated the effects of usage of basalt fiber (BF) in cement mortars at elevated temperatures. Compressive strength, mass loss, and microstructure characteristics, including petrographic analyses and ... -
Evaluating Factors Affecting Aggregate-Bitumen Interfacial Strength Using Binder Bond-Strength Test
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)The present study evaluated the effects of six different bitumen film thicknesses (0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, and 1 mm); four polishing levels of aggregate [220, 400, 600, and 800 Silicon Carbide (SiC)]; three moisture ... -
First UK Commercial Deployment of Microcapsule-Based Self-Healing Reinforced Concrete
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Consolidating previous research on the development of novel microcapsules for self-healing in cementitious systems, this work forms a base for developing an implementation strategy and guidance for microcapsule-based ... -
Double Edge Wedge Splitting Test to Characterize the Design Postcracking Parameters of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Subjected to High Temperatures
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)The determination of the postcrack tensile properties of steel fiber–reinforced concrete (SFRC) after exposure to elevated temperatures is a current methodological challenge. The objective of this research is to evaluate ...