Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Chloride Transport in Concrete under Flexural Loads in a Tidal Environment
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)A long-term exposure test of reinforced concrete (RC) beams with different flexural loads in a tidal environment has been conducted by taking the influence of time-dependent chloride diffusivity into consideration. According ... -
Reclaimed Lignin-Stabilized Silty Soil: Undrained Shear Strength, Atterberg Limits, and Microstructure Characteristics
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)Lignin is an organic industrial by-product, stockpiles of which are rapidly accumulating worldwide. A feasibility investigation was carried out with respect to the stabilization of silty soils using lignin. The fall cone ... -
Surficial Soil Stabilization against Water-Induced Erosion Using Polymer-Modified Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP)–based biomediated soil improvement methods have been extensively studied recently due to their versatility, potential environmental sustainability, and potential low cost. ... -
Behavior of High-Strength Polypropylene Fiber-Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete Exposed to High Temperatures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)In this study we analyzed the use of high-performance structural concrete reinforced with polypropylene fibers in applications requiring long exposure times to high temperatures, such as thermal energy storage systems. We ... -
Ultra-low Cycle Fatigue Fracture of High-Strength Steel Q460C and Its Weld
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)In order to investigate the ultra-low cycle fatigue (UCLF) fracture in welded connections of high-strength steel (HSS) under earthquakes, this paper studies micromechanical fracture models for Q46C steel, which has wide ... -
Equivalent California Bearing Ratios of Multiaxial Geogrid-Stabilized Aggregates over Weak Subgrade
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)Geosynthetics have been successfully used to stabilize granular aggregate over weak subgrade in recent years. In some actual applications, geosynthetics are first used to stabilize aggregates over weak subgrade as construction ... -
Degradation of Natural Fiber in Cement Composites Containing Diatomaceous Earth
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)This paper reports the results of an investigation carried out to understand the influence of two different diatomaceous earths on the service life of natural fibers in cement composites. Deterioration of the embedded ... -
Induction-Heatable Asphalt Pellets as a New Material in Road Maintenance
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)In the present investigation, asphalt pellets containing steel grit have been prepared and tested as an energy-efficient and durable alternative to conventional road construction materials, such as hot- and cold-asphalt ... -
Solidification of Subgrade Materials Using Magnesium Alkalinization: A Sustainable Additive for Construction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)The stabilization of problematic soils with chemical additives has become a popular practice globally. However, the mechanical and microstructural characterization of subgrade materials stabilized by alkalinization of raw ... -
Evaluation of Engineering Characteristics of Stabilized Rammed-Earth Material Sourced from Natural Fines-Rich Soil
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)Rammed earth construction is an ancient technique using local soils that are compacted to form structural elements. This method has attracted renewed interest throughout the world due to its social, economic, and environmental ... -
Effect of Pyrogenic Silica and Nanosilica on Portland Cement Matrices
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)In this work, the effect of pyrogenic silica and nanosilica on the properties of portland cement matrices is compared. Two chemically and mineralogically similar mineral additions (amorphous silica) with different particle ... -
Systematic Evaluation of Fracture-Based Healing Indexes of Asphalt Mixtures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)The sensitivity of fracture-based healing indexes of asphalt mixtures was evaluated using a semicircular bending test following a multiple fracture-rehealing method. Five healing agents (HAs) were applied on the cracks to ... -
Modeling Mechanical Properties of Cement Asphalt Emulsion Mortar with Different Asphalt to Cement Ratios and Temperatures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)The compressive strength and elastic modulus of cement asphalt emulsion mortar (CAM) are two fundamental parameters of material design, and their values are highly dependent on asphalt:cement mass ratio (A/C) and temperature. ... -
Characteristics of Water-Foamed Asphalt Mixture under Multiple Freeze-Thaw Cycles: Laboratory Evaluation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)A major concern with the application of water-foamed asphalt mixtures is the possible performance degradation caused by the presence of inclusion water during production. Inclusion water left in the asphalt mixture after ... -
Prefabricated Flexible Conductive Composite Overlay for Active Deicing and Snow Melting
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)This study aims to develop a new self-deicing technology that can clear ice/snow with high efficiency and achieve rapid assembly on site. A prefabricated flexible conductive composite overlay for active deicing and snow ... -
Laboratory Drainage Performance of a New Geotextile with Wicking Fabric
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)Geotextiles are commonly used in road design to provide mechanical and hydraulic functions due to their high strength and porous properties. The long-term performance of a soil–geotextile system is not solely determined ... -
Mechanical Behavior and Transport Properties of Cementitious Composites Reinforced with Carbon Nanotubes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)The mechanical behavior and transport properties of cement pastes reinforced with various types and amounts of pristine and functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are characterized for different water to cement (w/c) ratios. ... -
Smart Cement Grouts for Repairing Damaged Piezoresistive Cement and Performance Prediction Using Vipulanandan Models
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)In this investigation, highly sensing smart cement grouts were developed using .8 water-to-cement (w/c) ratio and adding up to 3% sodium silicate. The sensing grout was also used to repair damaged piezoresistive smart ... -
Comparison of the Environmental Impacts of Reactive Magnesia and Calcined Dolomite and Their Performance under Different Curing Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)This study compared two binder systems composed of reactive magnesite cement (RMC) and calcined dolomite (D8), which were produced via the calcination of magnesite and dolomite at 8°C, respectively. The environmental impacts ... -
Rutting Resistance and Fatigue Behavior of Gilsonite-Modified Asphalt Binders
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)Fatigue damage and accumulation of permanent deformation or rutting are the two most prevalent distress mechanisms in flexible pavements. The aim of this study was to investigate rutting resistance and fatigue cracking in ...