Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Performance of Calcium Aluminate Cementitious Materials in the Presence of Sodium Chloride
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )This study investigates the performance of two cementitious systems exposed to sodium chloride solution and thermal cycling. The two systems consisting of an ordinary portland cement (OPC) and a calcium aluminate cement ... -
Energy Use and Thermal Performance of Rammed-Earth Materials
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )The high rate of energy consumption in the building sector has led designers toward construction methods that consume less energy during construction through serviceability. One of these methods is rammed-earth (RE) ... -
Cement Stabilization of Indian Peat: An Experimental Investigation
(ASCE, 11/1/2020 )This article focuses particularly on the improvement of peatland in the Northeast (NE)-Indian region by using a chemical treatment process. Cement is used as a binding agent to the peat at different percentages (by dry ... -
Performance of SBS-HMA Mixes Made with Sasobit and Zeolite
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )Sasobit and zeolite warm additives have been used by many to reduce the mixing and compaction temperature of asphalt mixes. Risk of water damage and less resistance to permanent deformation as a result of less binder ... -
Correlating Laboratory and Field Compaction Levels to Achieve Optimum In Situ Mechanical Properties for Pervious Concrete Pavements
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )Mechanical properties of pervious concrete (PC) are highly influenced by the applied compaction; however, the required level of compaction to achieve the desired density and strength in the field is currently unknown. In ... -
Reliability Analysis of Freeze–Thaw Damage of Recycled Ceramic Powder Concrete
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)In order to improve the recycling efficiency of waste ceramic powder, the effect of ceramic powder on the freeze–thaw resistance of recycled concrete under different substitution rates is studied in view of the poor frost ... -
Accuracy Improvement for Two-Dimensional Finite-Element Modeling while Considering Asphalt Mixture Meso-Structure Characteristics in Indirect Tensile Test Simulation
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )A two-dimensional finite-element simulation consumes less computational resources and has higher efficiency than a three-dimensional simulation. However, the existence of great differences between different slice images ... -
Loading-Rate Effect on the Fracture Response of Natural Hydraulic and Aerial-Lime Mortars
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)This paper presents the influence of the loading velocity on the fracture response of mortars with both natural hydraulic and aerial limes under three different rates (loading-point displacement rates, 5.0×10−4, 5.0×10−1, ... -
Improved Method of Characterizing Fracture Resistance of Asphalt Mixtures Using Modified Paris’ Law: Development of Methodology
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )It is crucial to accurately determine the coefficients of the modified Paris’ law to accurately characterize the fracture properties of an asphalt mixture. However, the current methods reported in the literature are ... -
Performance Evaluation of Recycled-Concrete Aggregates and Reclaimed-Asphalt Pavements for Foam-Mix Asphalt Mixes
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )Mechanical foaming of bitumen is a popular technique employed to reduce the viscosity of binder for ensuring coating of aggregates at lower temperature. The potential of this technique is being utilized widely for producing ... -
Characterizing Porous Volume of Cement-Based Concrete by Multiscale Image Analysis
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)The porous volume of cement-based concrete is the key to understand its mechanical properties and durability. In this research, we apply X-ray tomography (XRT) and focused ion beam/scanning electron microscopy (FIB/SEM) ... -
Evolution of the Modulus of Asphalt Concrete in Four-Point Beam Fatigue Tests
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )The four-point beam (4PB) test is extensively used to characterize the fatigue behavior of asphalt concrete mixtures. But the inhomogeneity of the deformation in the beam is not given due consideration in traditional ... -
Temporal Evaluation of ASR Cracking in Concrete Specimens Using Acoustic Emission
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )The effect of steel reinforcement on the distribution of alkali-silica reaction (ASR) damage in concrete blocks is studied by leveraging acoustic emission sensing with a data-driven approach. The innovation lies in deriving ... -
Role of Chemical Composition of Recycling Agents in Their Interactions with Oxidized Asphaltene Molecules
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in neat asphalt mixtures has received significant attention because of its economic and environmental advantages. However, bitumen contained in RAP is severely aged; when RAP is ... -
Dynamic Mechanics and Damage Evolution Characteristics of Rubber Cement Mortar under Different Curing Humidity Levels
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )The dynamic compressive test of rubber cement mortar (RCM) under two different curing humidity levels (the relative humidity was 95% and 50%, respectively) was carried out by using a split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) ... -
Dynamic and Static Splitting-Tensile Properties of Basalt Fiber–Reinforced Cemented Clay Under Freeze–Thaw Cycles
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )This study presents an investigation of the cyclic freeze–thaw (F/T) effects on the dynamic and static splitting-tensile properties of plain cemented clay (clay mixed with 15% cement) and basalt fiber–reinforced (BFR) ... -
Effect of Nano-Based Coatings on Concrete under Aggravated Exposures
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )In this study, a nano-silica (5% to 50%) water-based solution and silane/nano-clay (5% to 50%) composite were used as superficial treatments for concrete. The coatings were applied on concretes with different water-to-binder ... -
Shear Properties of Symmetric Angle-Ply Cross-Laminated Timber Panels
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)The development of cross-laminated timber (CLT) technology has revolutionized the construction industry, enabling wood into new markets and exciting large-scale applications. The traditional 90° layup of CLT, however, is ... -
Point-Load Test Method for Estimation of In Situ Masonry Mortar Strength
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )The point-load test method (PLTM) commonly used in the geotechnical area is shown in this paper to estimate the compressive strength of in situ masonry mortar. A specially developed portable PLTM instrument was used for ... -
Study of Lower Temperature–Sintered Enamel Coating on Steel Bars: Effect of Coating Cycles
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)Enamel coating is a novel type of coating for the corrosion protection of reinforcement in concrete. Recently, improved enamel coating was achieved using low-temperature sintering. This study aims to investigate the effect ...