Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Experimental Evaluation of Smart Composite Device with Shape Memory Alloy and Piezoelectric Materials for Energy Dissipation
(ASCE, 2020)Based on the superelasticity of shape memory alloy (SMA) and the electrodeformation of a piezoelectric transition (PZT) ceramic, a novel SMA/PZT composite control device (SPCCD) was designed and its energy dissipation ... -
Alkali-Activated Concrete Based on Natural Volcanic Pozzolan: Chemical Resistance to Sulfate Attack
(ASCE, 2020)In this article, a comparative analysis of the sulfate resistance (Na2SO4 and MgSO4) of an alkali-activated binary concrete (AABC) (70% natural volcanic pozzolan and 30% granulated blast-furnace slag) and a concrete based ... -
Controlling Surface Chemical States of Halloysite Aerogel for Concrete Composites with Improved Thermal Insulation
(ASCE, 2020)The stability and dispersion of aerogel in concrete is the key to evaluation of the thermal insulation performance of the aerogel/concrete system. This study focuses on the structural stability of aerogel under the effect ... -
Improving the In-Plane Behavior of Brick Masonry Wallet Using PP Band and Steel Wire Mesh
(ASCE, 2020)Past seismic events have led to severe damage and even collapse of unreinforced masonry (URM) structure in a brittle manner. The present study is focused on improving the in-plane strength and ductility of masonry wallets ... -
Effect of Copper Slag on Micro, Macro, and Flexural Characteristics of Geopolymer Concrete
(ASCE, 2020)The present investigation is mainly focused on the effect of copper slag (CS) on micro, macro, and flexural characteristics of geopolymer concrete (GPC). In this study, copper slag was used as a partial replacement of fine ... -
Dynamic Compressive Behavior of 10-Year-Old Concrete Cores after Exposure to High Temperatures
(ASCE, 2020)In fires, concrete structures sometimes suffer blasting loads. This paper investigated the effect of high temperature on the dynamic mechanical properties of concrete. The specimens were cored from 10-year-old concrete ... -
Mesoscale Model for FRP-Confined Concrete
(ASCE, 2020)The paper attempts to understand the macroresponse of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) confined concrete in terms of mesolevel interactions. Cylindrical specimens are modeled using a three-dimensional (3D) discrete-element ... -
Tensile, Compressive, and Flexural Behaviors of Al5052-H32 in a Wide Range of Strain Rates and Temperatures
(ASCE, 2020)An experimental investigation on the deformation behaviors of the aluminum alloy Al5052-H32 is presented under tensile, compressive, and flexure loads at different strain rates and temperatures. Quasi-static tests on tension ... -
Small-Strain Shear Modulus of Cement-Treated Marine Clay
(ASCE, 2020)This paper proposes a conceptual framework for describing the small-strain shear modulus (Gmax) of cement-treated clay based on the results of parametric studies covering the influence of mix ratio, curing time, void ratio, ... -
Uplift Capacity of Light-Frame Rafter to Top Plates Connections Applied with Elastomeric Construction Adhesives
(ASCE, 2020)The effects of the application of elastomeric construction adhesives on the wind uplift resistance of light-frame wood connections were investigated and are presented in this paper. Previous research has revealed that ... -
Fracture Analysis in Brittle Sandstone by Digital Imaging and AE Techniques: Role of Flaw Length Ratio
(ASCE, 2020)To investigate the roles of nonisometric flaws in rock failure behaviors, uniaxial compression tests with the combined monitoring of acoustic emission (AE) and digital imaging were conducted on sandstone specimens containing ... -
Image-Based Coarse-Aggregate Angularity Analysis and Evaluation
(ASCE, 2020)The angularity of coarse aggregates significantly influences the performance of asphalt pavement. However, the research remains in the qualitative stage, and no universal evaluation standard has been proposed. This research ... -
Influence of Aggregate Packing on the Performance of Uncured and Cured Epoxy Asphalt Mixtures
(ASCE, 2020)The skeleton structure has a strong influence on the uncured and cured performances of the epoxy asphalt mixture. Based on the Bailey method, the different skeletal structures of the mixture have been obtained by varying ... -
Effect of Aggregate Gradation on Performance of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures
(ASCE, 2020)This paper investigates the process of selecting the aggregate gradation according to the Superpave mix design specifications and evaluates the volumetric properties and mechanical performance of mixtures with perturbed ... -
Reuse Potentials of Copper Mine Tailings in Mortar and Concrete Composites
(ASCE, 2020)The disposal of copper mine tailings (CMT) in finite containment facilities near mine sites is a serious human safety and environmental management challenge in most copper-producing countries of the world. Therefore, this ... -
Numerical Search of the Optimum Curing Regimes for High-Early-Strength Concrete
(ASCE, 2020)High-early-strength concrete (HESC) made of Type III cement attains approximately 60%–70% of its design compressive strength at ambient temperature in 1 day. A numerical method incorporating a rate-constant model was ... -
Performance of Lightweight Concrete with Expansive and Air-Entraining Admixtures in CFST Columns
(ASCE, 2020)Adequate load transfer in concrete-filled steel tubes (CFSTs) requires a close interaction between the steel walls and the concrete core. The present work analyzes the adhesion and confinement effects in steel tubes promoted ... -
Performance and Mechanical Model of Viscoelastic Laminated Composite Dampers
(ASCE, 2020)In this study, three types of viscoelastic laminated composite dampers (VLCDs) were fabricated and experimentally analyzed. The dampers were fabricated by adding mesh skeleton materials to acrylic rubber to increase its ... -
Experimental Exploration of Influence of Recycled Polymer Components on Rutting Resistance and Fatigue Behavior of Asphalt Mixtures
(ASCE, 2020)Rutting and fatigue of asphalt pavements, as two important distresses, are significantly influenced by the properties of binders. This study aimed to improve the resistance of asphalt mixtures to permanent deformation and ... -
Effects of Mill Scale and Steel Type on Passivation and Accelerated Corrosion Behavior of Reinforcing Steels in Concrete
(ASCE, 2020)The influence of mill scale and steel type on the passivation capability and impressed current-induced accelerated corrosion behavior of reinforcing steels in concrete was studied using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy ...