Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Effect of Curing Time on the Performance of Fly Ash Geopolymer-Stabilized RAP Bases
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)The long-term integrity of fly ash (FA) geopolymer-stabilized high-percentage reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in the pavement base layer was investigated in this research. The FA geopolymer-stabilized RAP and virgin ... -
Modeling the Influence of Changes in Silica Fume on Concrete Performance
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)An analytical model was developed to describe the influence of silica fume on the mechanical behavior of ultra-high-performance concrete. The model defines a single parameter, tpaste, which estimates the thickness of paste ... -
Surface Treatment of Cementitious Composites by Ultrasound and Its Effect on Durability Performance
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)In this study, the method of changing the surface layer microstructure of cementitious composites by ultrasonic surface treatment at the early stage of hydration is introduced, and the formation mechanism of the gel phase ... -
Preparation of Super-Hydrophobic Anti-Icing Coating for Asphalt Pavement and Evaluation of Its Anti-Icing Properties
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)Ice formed on asphalt pavement in winter reduces the skid resistance of the pavement surface, which would likely cause traffic accidents. To guarantee driving safety, a super-hydrophobic anti-icing coating on asphalt ... -
Bond Behavior of Deformed Bars in Self-Compacting Lightweight Aggregate Concrete at Early Ages
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)Self-compacting lightweight aggregate concrete (SCLC) has attracted growing attention because of its self-compacting performance and good workability, thus the mechanical properties of SCLC and the structural performances ... -
Acoustic Emission and Physicomechanical Properties of Concrete under Sulfate Attack
(ASCE, 4/1/2021)This study investigates the acoustic emission (AE) and physicomechanical properties of concrete under three sulfate attack conditions: continuous immersion, wetting–drying cycles, and cyclic loading coupled with wetting–drying ... -
Characterization of Magnesium Phosphate Cement Incorporating Waste Glass Powder as Mineral Admixture
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)This article utilized waste glass in the form of glass powder (GP) and researched its effects on the properties of magnesium phosphate cement (MPC), which were investigated via working properties, mechanical properties, ... -
Orientation Dependence of Plasticity and Fracture in Single-Crystal Superelastic Cu-Al-Mn SMA Bars
(ASCE, 4/1/2021)The objective of this paper is to examine the orientation dependence of plasticity and fracture in single-crystal superelastic Cu-Al-Mn shape memory alloy (SMA) bars. For this purpose, we prepared 14 single-crystal ... -
Flexural Behavior of Polyvinyl Alcohol Fiber–Reinforced Ferrocement Cementitious Composite
(ASCE, 4/1/2021)A new mechanical model of polyvinyl alcohol fiber–reinforced ferrocement cementitious composite (PVA-RFCC) was proposed with excellent integrated mechanical properties, which was reinforced with both PVA fiber and steel ... -
Stress-Based Fatigue Performance and Fatigue Life Prediction of Engineered Cementitious Composites
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)The ductile performance of engineered cementitious composite (ECC) mixtures allows them to have a better fatigue life compared to traditional concrete. In this work, the effects of mineral admixtures and the aggregate size ... -
Performance Evaluation of Engineering Properties, Radiation Shielding, and Sustainability of Hollow Masonry Blocks Produced Using a High Volume of Industrial By-Products
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)Masonry blocks are extremely popular for a wide range of masonry structures around the world. However, the ever-increasing cost of materials and overexploitation of natural resources in the production of blocks pose grave ... -
Investigation of Temperature Effect on Strength Properties of Polyurethane-Treated Sand
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)This study focuses on the shear-strength properties of polyurethane polymer–treated sand stored at different temperatures. The triaxial test was performed at unconsolidated and undrained conditions on the specimen after ... -
Geomaterial Characterization and Stability Assessment of Hydraulic Fill Dams
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)In this research study, the stability of a hydraulic fill dam located in a newly declared seismically hazardous zone in north Texas was evaluated, incorporating the effect of geomaterial variability existing in the dam. ... -
Preparation of High-Porosity and High-Strength Ceramisites from Municipal Sludge Using Starch and CaCO3 as a Combined Pore-Forming Agent
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)A mixed pore-forming agent composed of starch and calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is proposed to assist the fabrication of high-porosity and high-strength ceramisites from solid wastes of municipal sludge and fly ash. The maximum ... -
Investigation on the Limitations of Accelerated Migration Test Applied to UHPFRC with Steel Fibers
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)Ultrahigh-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) is endowed with outstanding durability. The first results of accelerated migration tests with an adapted procedure highlighted a very low chloride permeability ... -
Experimental Study on Static and Low Cyclic Performance of Q460GJC Thick Plates
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)High performance Chinese domestic structural steel (referred to as GJ steel) has been applied to many major construction projects due to its high performance, high yield strength, and good mechanical properties. In this ... -
Effect of Layered Double Hydroxide on Rheological and Flame-Retardant Properties of Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene–Modified Asphalt
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)In this study, we evaluate the flame-retardant properties of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS)/layered double hydroxide (LDH-) –modified asphalt. We performed physical tests, dynamic shear rheological tests, and limit oxygen ... -
Investigation of Crack Control of Underground Concrete Structure with Expansive Additives
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)Cracking of concrete structures during hydration often occurs during construction. This study investigated the expansive property of concrete with an unstrained expansive agent to reduce cracking. Laboratory tests, field ... -
Experimental Study of the Effect of Preloading on the Eccentric Compression Behavior of Corroding Reinforced Concrete Columns
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)Steel corrosion is an important factor in the durability loss of reinforced concrete members. Many studies have examined reinforced concrete eccentric compression members in natural stress-free states and have drawn ... -
Investigation of the Release and Self-Healing Properties of Calcium Alginate Capsules in Asphalt Concrete under Cyclic Compression Loading
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)Calcium alginate capsule encapsulating rejuvenators are a new approach to enhance the self-healing property of asphalt, but the release and self-healing properties of calcium alginate capsules in asphalt concrete under ...