Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Types of Fillers on the Performance of Microsurfacing Asphalt Mixture
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)As preservative asphalt, microsurfacing is an effective solution in preventive repair and maintenance, which consists of well-graded fine aggregates, polymer-modified cationic bitumen emulsion, water, and chemical additives ... -
Material Characterization and Balanced Design of Asphalt–Rubber Binders
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)Current specifications for asphalt–rubber (AR) binders is designate the degree of rubberized modification of the asphalt cement at a specific temperature. It is necessary to investigate the performance-based properties of ... -
Analytical Equations and Numerical Simulation Describing the Pore and Solid Phase Distributions of Interfacial Transition Zones in Cement-Based Materials
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)By combining the nearest surface distribution function and hydration kinetic equation, analytical equations are proposed to determine the pore phase and solid phase evolution in the interfacial transition zone (ITZ). In ... -
Estimating Tensile and Compressive Moduli of Asphalt Mixture from Indirect Tensile and Four-Point Bending Tests
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)An asphalt mixture has different tensile properties as compared with compressive ones due to the combined effect of aggregate interlock, binder stiffness, and aggregate-binder interactions. This study aims to investigate ... -
Using Cement Kiln Dust in Asphalt Concrete Mixes in Jordan
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)Cement kiln dust (CKD) is produced in the kiln as a byproduct during the production of cement clinker. CKD is undesirable material for a clean environment. The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of ... -
Multiscale Modeling and Simulation of Ice-Strengthening Effects in Mesocracks of Saturated Frost-Damaged Concrete under Freezing Temperature
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)It is widely known that concrete structures in cold and humid environments usually suffer frost damage and thus deteriorate faster, especially those structures without using air-entraining agents and with exposure to ... -
Flow Stress Behavior of AZ81 Magnesium Alloy under Dynamic Loads
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)The performance of a structure depends on its material characteristics under various conditions of loadings, strain rate, and temperature, and therefore, it is necessary to understand these characteristics properly for the ... -
Potential of Starch as Organic Admixture in Cementitious Composites
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)A durable, high-performance concrete is important for sustainable construction. Organic admixtures, a fair contender against its traditional chemical counterpart, is being explored in response to the renewed interest in ... -
Mechanical Properties and Particle Breakage of Uniform-Sized Tailings Material
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)Tailings dam disasters are reported almost every year and are triggered by mechanisms, such as overtopping, piping, and others. The failures due to inadequate management cannot be neglected as well. These dams are constructed ... -
Effects of Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer on Properties of Asphalt Binder and Asphalt Mixture
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)Polyurethane (PU) is a synthetic material available for researchers to be designed in terms of their demands. This study prepared a novel polyurethane thermoplastic elastomer (PUTE) as an asphalt modifier through the ... -
Mechanical Properties and Air Permeability of Concrete Containing Waste Tires Extracts
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)The safe disposal of waste tires has been seen as having a negative impact on the environment. To mitigate this impact, the components of waste tires can be used in the production of green concrete. This study explores the ... -
Experimental Investigation of the Cyclic Behavior of Steel-Slag Ballast Mixed with Tire-Derived Aggregate
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)In this study, the cyclic behavior of steel slag ballast materials mixed with tire-derived aggregate (TDA) is experimentally investigated. To this end, a series of ballast box tests are carried out to investigate the ... -
Mechanical Behavior and Constitutive Modeling of Cement–Bentonite Mixtures for Cutoff Walls
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)Cement–bentonite mixtures are commonly used to build cutoff walls, which limit water flow and underground transport of pollutants. These artificial materials are employed due to their very low permeability and adequate ... -
Incorporation of Volcanic Ash for Enhanced Treatment of a Cement-Stabilized Clayey Soil
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)Many techniques, most notably soil stabilization, have been developed to enhance soil characteristics due to the growing trend of constructing structures on clayey soils. Therefore, it is imperative that researchers address ... -
Asphalt Binder Linear Amplitude Sweep Test: Contribution Related to the α-Value Estimation
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)This paper calls attention to important issues that have not been considered regarding linear amplitude sweep (LAS) test in previous publications: Is the relationship between the storage modulus logarithm [logG′(ω)] and ... -
Differences between Time-Dependent Instantaneous and Apparent Chloride Diffusion Coefficients of Concrete in Tidal Environment
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)Time-dependent chloride diffusivity can reflect the chloride transport in concrete, which is greatly affected by different factors such as material composition and environment condition. In this paper, three tests with ... -
Durability of Mortars Made with Recycled Plastic Aggregates: Resistance to Frost Action, Salt Crystallization, and Cyclic Thermal–Moisture Variations
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)This study aimed to investigate the use of polymeric end-of-waste materials, including polyethylene-terephthalate (PET) and other plastic types that have not been comprehensively studied to date, namely, acrylonitrile-bu ... -
Chemical, Morphological, and Fundamental Properties of Rejuvenated Asphalt Binders
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)This study investigates the chemical characteristics of rejuvenators and the effect of different rejuvenators on the morphology and fundamental behavior of rejuvenated asphalt binders. Gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy ... -
Evaluation of the Durability Properties of Engineered Cementitious Composites Incorporating Recycled Concrete as Aggregate
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)Engineered cementitious composites (ECC) possess outstanding mechanical properties which make them suitable for construction and repair applications. However, the high cost and limited supply of the special silica sand ... -
Evaluation of Elastic Anisotropic Relations for Plain Concrete Using Ultrasound and Impact Acoustic Tests
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)Concrete is considered an isotropic material for structural analysis and design purposes. However, during concrete placement and compaction, segregation and bleeding may occur. A water film is deposited around larger ...