Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Dielectric Model Considering Interface Effects for Asphalt Mixtures Based on Spherical Polarization Theory
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Accurate measurement and calculation of the dielectric constant of asphalt mixture serve as fundamental steps for enhancing the precision of ground-penetrating radar (GPR) in asphalt pavement quality inspection. To establish ... -
Sustainable Pavement Solutions: A Study of the Performance of Permeable Asphalt Mixtures Incorporating Steel Slag and Recycled Concrete Aggregate
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study addresses the limitations of current research on the clogging mechanism of asphalt mixtures, which are constrained by costly and complex testing equipment. We introduce a novel method to assess the permeability ... -
Effect of Superabsorbent Polymer on the Rheological Behavior and Structural Evolution of Alkali-Activated Slag
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Utilizing superabsorbent polymers (SAP) in alkali activated slag (AAS) can promote internal curing and remarkably alleviate the shrinkage of AAS. This promising additive has attracted considerable attention for its potential ... -
Simulation of Real Pavement Texture Profiles Using the Discrete Element Method
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The simulation of pavement texture in the wearing layer helps to evaluate the texture characteristics, which is crucial for enhancing skid resistance and ensuring road safety. To investigate the simulation methodology for ... -
Effect of Bitumen Content on the Mechanical Properties of Composite Geotextile Produced with Hemp and Bitumen
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In order to maintain sustainability in construction, using natural materials instead of synthetic materials obtained from limited raw materials in nature is becoming increasingly widespread. In this study, the usability ... -
Comprehensive Study of the Properties and Microstructural Characteristics of Rubberized Concrete Using Destructive and Nondestructive Techniques
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In recent times, rubberized concrete (RubCrete) has been considered a sustainable solution to address various issues associated with the environmental impacts of the waste rubber (WasRub) sourced from end-of-life tires. ... -
Investigation of the Rutting Evolution of Double-Layered Heterogeneous Asphalt Pavement on a Steel Bridge Deck under the Coupling of Heavy Load and Variable Temperature
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper studies the rutting evolution of a gussasphalt (GA) and epoxy asphalt (EA) composite structure under the coupling of heavy load and variable temperature for a double-layered heterogeneous pavement structure of ... -
Research on the Preparation Process and Performance Improvement of a New Type of Asphalt Emulsion Cold Patch Material
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Cold patch materials have some shortcomings when repairing potholes, such as poor storage performance and the inability to quickly form strength. In order to effectively solve these problems, it is urgent to develop a ... -
Atomic-Scale Mechanism of Bitumen–Aggregate Interfacial Cracking: Insights from Molecular Dynamics Simulation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The adhesion failure between the bitumen and aggregates is the main reason leading to the cracking of asphalt mixtures and moisture damage of asphalt pavements, greatly compromising the resilience of the world’s transportation ... -
Macro- and Micromechanics Model of Progressive Damage to Cemented Tailings Backfill Considering Initial Defect Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The large-scale collapse of the cemented tailings backfill (CTB) in mine airspace safety accidents often shows a typical progressive damage failure process, and the existence of initial defects (e.g., micropores, ... -
Assessing the Use of Treated Wastewater for Pavement Quality Concrete and Dry Lean Concrete Layers in Rigid Pavements: Future-Proofing Infrastructure
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Water plays a significant role in the production of concrete used in the construction of rigid pavements. Several countries are currently encountering stupendous water demand due to road infrastructure development. To ... -
Gas Permeability and Pore Structure Analysis of an Ultrahigh-Durability Oil Well Cement Mortar Plug Using Micro-CT Scans
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)With the increasing focus on global warming, greenhouse gases emitted from abandoned and/or orphaned oil and gas wells (AOOGWs) has been a topic of increasing interest. The requirements around the world to plug AOOGWs vary, ... -
Optimization of EICP-Based Treatment Process to Improve the Properties of Recycled Aggregates
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Recycled aggregates (RA) from construction and demolition waste have many shortcomings such as high porosity and low strength due to adhered mortar and defects inside. If the defects (micropores and microcracks) of RA were ... -
Effect of Active Fillers on the Macroscopic and Microscopic Properties of Foamed Asphalt Cold Recycled Mixtures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The effects of different active fillers on dry and wet indirect tensile strength (ITS), triaxial shear strength, triaxial fracture energy and failure strain were analyzed using ITS and triaxial tests to clarify the influence ... -
Influence Factors and Evolution Process of Mechanical Behavior of Waterborne Polyurethane–Modified Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Due to different degrees of microphase separation, functional groups and types of polyols, waterborne polyurethane exhibits different hydrophilicity and dispersibility. The mechanical behavior of waterborne polyurethane–modified ... -
Advancing Crack Resistance and Environmental Sustainability in Asphalt: Investigating Recycled Cigarette Filters in Stone Matrix Asphalt
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The disposal of cigarette filters (CFs), primarily composed of cellulose acetate fibers and containing harmful substances like burned tobacco, tar, and heavy metals, poses a significant environmental threat due to their ... -
Multiphase and Mesoscale Numerical Method to Examine the Evolution of Cracked Recycled Aggregate Concrete under Sulfate Attack
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Cracks usually exist in recycled aggregate concrete (RAC). In a sulfate environment, a crack can accelerate RAC deterioration and steel corrosion. In this paper, considering the damage zone (DZ) and cracking, a seven-phase ... -
Efficient Utilization of Activated High-Grade Ultrafine Limestone Powder as Supplementary Cementitious Material
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Reasonable allocation of limestone resources is of great significance for accelerating the development of high quality in the limestone industry. An activator (AT) was prepared by compounding FA-DEA (esterification of ... -
Long-Term Aging of Crumb Rubber–Modified Bitumen: Contrasting the Effectiveness of Standard and Field-Based Extended Aging Procedures through Chemical and Rheological Characterization
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This case study investigates the long-term aging behavior of crumb rubber–modified bitumen (CRMB) under standard and extended aging conditions. Despite CRMB’s known benefits, its response to extended aging remains unclear. ... -
Improvement in Anti-Icing Performance of Electromagnetic Induction Heating through Optimization of Energy Transfer in Asphalt Pavement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Icing on the road is a serious problem affecting vehicle driving and road durability. Therefore, it is critical to take effective measures to inhibit the degree of road icing. Currently, electromagnetic induction heating ...