Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Mixture Optimization of Green Reactive Powder Concrete with Recycled Powder
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)Recycled powder (RP), generated from construction waste, can be used as supplementary cementitious material. It is promising to use recycled powder in reactive powder concrete (RPC) to develop a green high-performance ... -
Modification Effects of Nano-SiO2 on Early Compressive Strength and Hydration Characteristics of High-Volume Fly Ash Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)Utilization of nanomaterials in high-volume fly ash (HVFA) concrete as a means of improving concrete’s properties is feasible. This paper presents experimental data to evaluate the modification effects of nano-SiO2 (NS) ... -
Composite Dielectric Model of Asphalt Mixtures Considering Mineral Aggregate Gradation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)The composite dielectric model of asphalt mixtures is crucial to the use of the ground-penetrating radar (GPR) for detecting compaction, asphalt content, and other quality-related indexes of asphalt pavements. In this ... -
Effect of Chemical Composition on Salt Spray Corrosion Performance of Laser Thermal Sprayed Amorphous Al–Ni Coatings
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)Amorphous Al–Ni coatings with the different Al/Ni mass ratios (MRs) were fabricated on S355 steel using a laser thermal spraying. The surface morphologies, chemical composition, and phases of obtained amorphous Al–Ni ... -
Thermorheological Evaluation of Antiaging Behavior of Four Antioxidants in 70/100 Bitumen
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)The rheological properties of bitumen depend on its age state as related to its thermal history. A thermorheological study was conducted by optimizing the amount of antioxidant in combinations using response surface ... -
Effect of Aggregate Type and Size on Surface Resistivity Testing
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)Surface resistivity testing has gained popularity as a nondestructive test method to assess the physical and chemical characteristics of concrete. This may be due to the fact that it is sensitive to variations in material ... -
Evaluation of Effects of Filler By-Products on Fine Aggregate Matrix Viscoelasticity and Fatigue-Fracture Characteristics
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)This study evaluated ornamental stone fines (OSF) and steel slag fines (SSF) as potential fillers for asphalt mixtures. The fine aggregate matrix (FAM) phase was chosen for performance tests. Four different types of FAM ... -
Rheological Evaluation of Asphalt Binder 50/70 Incorporated with Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)Research intends to improve the durability of asphalt binder and its performance related to rutting and fatigue life. Nanotechnology has been used in many sectors over the years, such as the chemical industry, automotive ... -
Behavior of Sliplined Corrugated Steel Pipes under Parallel-Plate Loading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)Some culverts and pipes installed under roadways several decades ago are reaching the end of their service life. The excavation and replacement of these buried structures will cause disruption to their service and require ... -
Influence of Compaction Energy on Volumetric Properties of Hot-Mix Asphalt with Waste Glass Content
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)Consumption of resources is increasing as the world’s population and industrialization rise, so that natural resources are being exhausted. Therefore, the use of waste and recycled materials is very important to achieve ... -
Model for Predicting Moisture Susceptibility of Asphalt Mixtures Based on Material Properties
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)Many studies and experiments have investigated the effective parameters, mechanisms, and methods of preventing moisture damage to asphalt mixtures. These experiments presented only a numerical index, in which the performance ... -
Strength, Durability, and Thermal Properties of Glass Aggregate Mortars
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)This study investigated the use of glass aggregates as a building and construction material through the assessment of strength, durability, and thermal properties of cement mortars. A combination of crushed glass and glass ... -
Manufacturing of Wood–Plastic Composite Boards and Their Mechanical and Structural Characteristics
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)Engineered wood products including wood–plastic composites have been manufactured with different mix designs and different manufacturing techniques within the last years. However, there are still some materials that are ... -
Effect of Grain Size Distribution of Sandy Soil on Shearing Behaviors at Soil–Structure Interface
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)For geotechnical construction and maintenance, assessing the shearing behavior at the soil–structure interface is significant. This study presents an experimental investigation into the effect of the grain size distribution ... -
Utilization of Alkali-Activated Fly Ash for Construction of Deep Mixed Columns in Loose Sands
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)Results of optimization of an alternative alkali-activated binder (AAB) system based on two industrial waste products found in abundance in Australia, namely fly ash (FA) and granulated blast furnace slag (S), are presented. ... -
Effectiveness of Sludge Ash of Wood and Paper Mill as Nontraditional Additive for Clayey Soil Treatment
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)This study evaluated the effectiveness of sludge ash of wood and paper (SAWP) mills for improving the physical and mechanical properties of three different clayey soils. The influence of SAWP was assessed through compaction, ... -
Strength and Fracture Behavior of Rammed-Earth Materials
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)Rammed-earth (RE) structures are becoming popular because of their sustainability, environment-friendly, and economic advantages. Various studies have investigated the mechanical behavior and energy performance of rammed-earth ... -
Biogrouting of Aggregates Using Premixed Injection Method with or without pH Adjustment
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)To increase the efficiency of biogrouting for coarse sand or gravel, a premixed injection method with or without pH adjustment was developed and adopted for biogrouting of aggregates with grain sizes ranging from 0.75 to ... -
Characterization and Evaluation of Micronized Tire Rubber Asphalt Surface for Improved Hydrophobicity
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)A simple method for developing a superhydrophobic (SH) asphalt binder surface was developed and examined. This was achieved by thermally fusing micronized tire rubber (MTR) particles on to the asphalt binder surface. Two ... -
Assessment of Direct Tension Tests on Compacted Sand-Clay Mixtures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)The common laboratory tests for determining the tensile strength of soils can be categorized into direct and indirect methods. For direct methods, there are no standard testing apparatuses or procedures to measure the ...