Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Concrete Monotonic and Fatigue Damage Model Based on Integration of Damage Evolution and Irreversibility of Loading and Unloading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractFatigue damage is a fundamental type of failure in concrete structural components under cyclic alternating loads. Concrete fatigue experiments are challenging and time-consuming, and hence, conducting numerical ... -
Influence of Phase Change Materials on Ice and Snow Melting Effects of Asphalt Mixture
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractTo address the problem of ice and snow accumulation on asphalt pavements in an environmentally friendly and effective manner, and to enhance driving safety in winter, the DaoLu Tiaowen Cailiao (DTC) phase change ... -
Revalorization of Swedish Iron Ore Mine Tailings as Supplementary Cementitious Material through Mechanochemical Activation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe mining industry plays a crucial role in the economic development of many nations, but it also generates substantial waste, mainly in the form of mine tailings, which are commonly stored in dams, causing often ... -
Evaluating Fracture Behavior of Nano-CaCO3–Modified Asphalt Concrete Mixtures at Intermediate Temperatures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThis study investigates the effects of incorporating nano-carbonate calcium (NCC) on the temperature-dependent fracture performance of hot mix asphalt mixtures. Testing was conducted at 0°C, 10°C, and 20°C using ... -
Rheological Properties and Modification Mechanism of OLDPE–SBS High-Viscosity Modified Asphalt
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractTo enhance the compatibility of waste plastic [low-density polyethylene (LDPE)] with asphalt, waste cooking oil was used to pretreat the LDPE, resulting in oil-based LDPE (OLDPE). This OLDPE was then combined with ... -
Effects of Grain Angle and Moisture Content on the Compressive Properties of Engineered Bamboo Scrimber
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractBamboo scrimber is an eco-friendly material with anisotropic characteristics that differ from steel and concrete. The external humidity and varying loading directions significantly impact its mechanical properties. ... -
Influence of Olivine Powder on Carbon Sequestration and Compressive Properties of Cement Mortar
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractWith the rapid development of the global economy, atmospheric CO2 levels have risen annually, leading to a series of natural disasters. Olivine exhibits strong carbon sequestration capabilities and can serve as a ... -
Study on the Effect of Combined Application of Foam and Bentonite Slurry on Conditioned Soil Properties in Sandy Soil Strata
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractSoil conditioning is one of the essential methods to ensure the stability of the tunneling face and excavation efficiency in EPB construction. Existing commonly used soil conditioners include foam, bentonite slurry, ... -
Axial Tensile and Bond Anchorage Tests of CRB600H Steel Bars after Straightening and Natural Minor Corrosion
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractBond anchorage behaviors, mechanical properties, and weight deviation of CRB600H steel bars after straightening and natural minor corrosion were studied and analyzed, and corrosion levels ranged from 0.1% to 2.1%. ... -
Experimental Study on Acrylate-Modified Earthen Soil
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe acrylate hydrogel was prepared using the chemical method, and the related properties of the acrylate hydrogel were explored. The acrylate hydrogel was added to the site soil by two reinforcement methods: drip ... -
Experimental Study on the Performance of Asphalt Binder Modified by Waste Rock Wool Fiber
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe feasibility of using waste rock wool fiber (WRWF) to modify asphalt binders was investigated via laboratory tests. Initially, the physical properties of WRWF were assessed through thermal stability tests and ... -
Copper Slag as a Sustainable Resource: Investigating Heavy Metal Leaching and the Use of Copper Slag as a Replacement for Natural Fine Aggregate in Geopolymer Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThis study addresses environmental concerns surrounding copper production industrial slags, which are known for heavy metal pollution through stockpiling. Incorporating these slags in construction mitigates dumping ... -
Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Earth-Based Materials Considering Two Printable Soils
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractAttempts to apply earth materials to three-dimensional (3D) printing were already underway in 2011. However, the construction industry has only recently seen a proliferation of research on this topic. At present, ... -
Cyclic Behavior of Fiber-Reinforced Calcareous Sand in Acidic Environments
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractCalcareous sand contains massive shell fragments and is prone to liquefaction during seismic events. In this study, a series of cyclic simple shear tests were conducted to investigate the influences of acidic ... -
Predicting Stabilized Soil Mixture Proportions for 3D Printing: Preliminary Study Using the Design of Experiments Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe development of three-dimensional (3D)-printed earth construction frameworks is limited. From a materials science perspective, the mix proportioning of earth-based printable materials is a critical issue, primarily ... -
Investigation of the Multiscale Mechanical Properties of Sand Treated with EICP Combined with Biopolymers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractBiopolymers and the enzyme-induced calcite precipitation (EICP) technology have been widely studied and applied in soil improvement. They each possess unique characteristics and different mechanisms of action, yet ... -
Experimental Research on the Preparation of Alkali-Activated Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete Matrix with Low Water-to-Binder Ratio Using Water Reduction Agents
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe water reduction agents (WRA) are the necessary admixtures for preparing traditional ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC), whereas the effects of WRA on the properties and microstructure of alkali-activated ... -
Experimental Investigation of the Compatibility and Performance of Asphalt Modified with Maleic Anhydride–Grafted Polypropylene
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe increasing population and economic development have led to a rapid rise in the production and consumption of plastic products, including polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), resulting in significant amounts ... -
Valorization of Red Mud and Bottom Ash as Precursors for the Synthesis of Alkaline Activation in Metakaolin-Based Binder
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractRed mud, a by-product of the aluminum industry, and bottom ash, a residue from coal combustion, present major challenges for environmental disposal. By incorporating these waste materials as binders in alkali-activated ... -
Numerical Simulation of Bond–Slip Behavior in Textile Grid–Reinforced Cement Composites
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractTextile grid–reinforced cement is a new type of fiber-reinforced composite material, and the bonding properties between fiber bundles and the cement matrix have an important effect on the macroscopic mechanical ...