Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Mechanical Properties of High-Modulus Asphalt Concrete Containing Recycled Asphalt Pavement: A Parametric Study
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)The recycling of asphalt pavement is a widespread practice around the world owing to its significant social, economic, and environmental advantages. High-modulus asphalt concrete (HMAC) possesses excellent rutting resistance ... -
Test Evaluation on Vibration Reduction Effect of Compacted Stone Mastic Asphalt Mixture
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)The vibration reduction effect of compacted stone mastic asphalt (SMA) mixture with rubber particles or rubber powder has been widely explored, but the vibration reduction effect of common SMA mixture has not received ... -
Characterization of Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete Materials for Application in Modular Construction
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)In this paper, a new class of self-consolidating ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) was investigated. The UHPC featured a compressive strength higher than 150 MPa with self-consolidating characteristics desirable ... -
Effects of Seawater, NaCl, and Na2SO4 Solution Mixing on Hydration Process of Cement Paste
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)The use of seawater as mixing water for concrete production is one of the most efficient strategies to solve freshwater shortage problems. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of seawater mixing on ... -
Reducing the Carbonation Zone and Steel Corrosion Zone Widths of Recycled Aggregate Concrete by Optimizing Its Mixing Process
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)The optimization of mixing processes is an effective approach for strengthening the microstructure of the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) in recycled aggregate concrete (RAC). This study used iron oxide to distinguish ... -
Flammability Assessment of GluBam with Cone-Calorimeter Tests
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)Bamboo is increasingly recognized for its potential as an environmentally friendly and sustainable building material, but the knowledge of its combustion properties and the safety of bamboo building construction are very ... -
Effect of Silica Moduli on the Thermal Degradation Mechanisms of Fly Ash–Based Geopolymer Mortars
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)This study investigates the effect of silica moduli (SiO2/Na2O ratio) of alkaline activators on the degradation mechanisms of fly ash–based geopolymer (FAG) mortars that are exposed to elevated temperatures of up to 1,000°C. ... -
Application of Gilsonite-Modified Slag as a Subballast Layer with Recommendations for Optimum Content of Gilsonite
(ASCE, 4/1/2021)Steel slag accumulation is one of the major issues for steel manufacturing companies, because it occupies a large portion of a company’s yard. Investigators have suggested various applications for using slag in other ... -
Behavior of a Mixture of Coal Wash and Rubber Crumbs under Cyclic Loading
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)The interest in the utilization of granular waste materials as construction fills in lieu of quarried natural aggregates has been increasing recently, resulting in more sustainable and cost-effective industry practices ... -
Experimental and Numerical Analysis on Coupled Hygro-Thermo-Chemo-Mechanical Effect in Early-Age Concrete
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)High-performance concrete easily generates early-age cracks due to its sharp and large temperature and relative humidity (RH) changes. The temperature and RH with and without axial compressive stress were experimentally ... -
Properties and Simulation of UHPC and FGCC Subjected to the Coupling of Penetration and Explosion
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)Targets made by ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) and functionally graded cementitious composite (FGCC) were manufactured and their dynamic behaviors were researched under the coupling of penetration from 14.5-mm ... -
Concrete Incorporating Nanosilica Cured under Freezing Temperatures Using Conventional and Hybrid Protection Methods
(ASCE, 4/1/2021)Ultrafine nanosilica particles have the potential to produce concrete under low temperatures. In this study, nanomodified concrete was cured under freezing temperatures (−10°C and −20°C) using insulation blankets without ... -
Reliability-Based Design Optimization of Recycled Coarse Aggregates Used in Corrosive Environment
(ASCE, 4/1/2021)In this study, coarse aggregates extracted from waste concrete were used as recycled coarse aggregates in a concrete mixture. Such durability properties of concrete samples as water absorption, porosity, and electrical ... -
Reactivity of Recycled Aggregates Used for Pavement Base: From Field to Laboratory
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)The aim of this study is to investigate the cause of the self-cementing properties of recycled aggregates used for pavement base. Clay bricks were added to the recycled aggregates to study the pozzolanic reactions. The ... -
Comparison of Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation with Ordinary Portland Cement Producing Macroporous Pervious Concrete
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)Two kinds of binders, microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) and ordinary portland cement (OPC), were used separately to produce macroporous pervious concrete (MPC). Furthermore, the macro- and micromechanical ... -
Investigation of the Shear Behavior between Layers of Foamed Asphalt Cold-Recycled Pavement
(ASCE, 4/1/2021)Foamed asphalt cold-recycled mixtures have been increasingly used in China. However, the interlayer shear performance between the foamed asphalt cold-recycled layer and its top and bottom layers is still not clear. In this ... -
Physical and Mechanical Properties of Treated Recycled Aggregate Concretes: Combination of Mechanical Treatment and Silica Fume
(ASCE, 6/1/2021)This paper presents the combined effect of the mechanical treatment of recycled aggregate (RA) and the use of silica fume (SF) in the concrete mixes. In the first step, the RA is treated by the optimized ball mill method ... -
Mechanical Properties of Engineered Bamboo Boards for Glubam Structures
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)Glued laminated bamboo (glubam) is a type of engineered bamboo that resembles timber-based glued laminated lumber (glulam). The glubam components are made by laminating 20- to 40-mm-thick engineered bamboo boards; thus, ... -
Development of Sustainable Masonry Bricks Using Biological By-Products and Wastes
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)Minimizing the use of nonreplaceable natural resources and relying on renewable materials that generate less waste is a key step in converting masonry manufacturing to a sustainable industry. This research aimed at developing ... -
Effect of Aggregate Gradation and Morphology on Porous Asphalt Mixture Performance
(ASCE, 5/1/2021)Previous studies have reported the effects of aggregate gradation and angularity on the pavement performance of hot asphalt mixtures, while little work has been done on the role of aggregate gradation and morphology related ...