Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Assessment of Asphalt Aging Degree Using the Double Sigmoidal Rheological Master Curve Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The master curve is widely used in the evaluation of rheological behavior asphalt. However, due to the complex rheological properties of high-viscosity modified asphalt (HVMA), its rheological properties change significantly ... -
Novel Sulfonated Polymer Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Surfactant-Free Emulsion Polymerization as Gypsum Superplasticizer
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Superplasticizers are crucial materials for cementitious materials to enhance workability while minimizing water usage and increasing the product strength. However, there is a challenge to apply superplasticizers in rapid ... -
Enhancing Residual Characteristics of Concrete with Recycled Refractory Brick Fine Aggregate after Exposure to Elevated Temperature: An Experimental Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Residual prominences of concrete are of specific concern, as exposure to elevated temperatures adversely influences its characteristics. The current study strives to develop heat-resistant sustainable concrete by incorporating ... -
Sustainable Recycling of Reclaimed Asphalt in Atypical Low-Asphaltene Binders Made from Athabasca Oil Sands Bitumen
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Utilization of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and reclaimed asphalt shingles (RAS) in road construction optimizes the use of natural resources by saving on virgin binder and aggregate and, therefore, reducing the overall ... -
Mechanism of Water-Resistant Performance Enhancement in Paraffin Phase-Change Film–Forming Cement-Based Materials
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The effects of the baking temperature and paraffin content on the water resistance and degree of phase change of paraffin phase-change film–forming cement-based materials (PPFCMs) were studied by observing the phase-change ... -
Performance Evaluation of Recycled Mixtures with Waste Cooking Oil and Waste Engine Oil as Rejuvenators
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Utilizing reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is a sustainable approach but compromises the performance of recycled mixtures. Rejuvenators are being adopted to incorporate higher amounts of RAP in asphalt mixtures. This study ... -
Enhancing Flash-Setting Behavior by Incorporating Various Retarders and Their Effect on Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Hybrid Alkali-Activated Mortar
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study laid an effort to address the flash-setting behavior of hybrid alkali-activated paste made with 25% OPC and 75% fly ash by incorporating sodium tetraborate (BR) and sucrose (S) as retarders at dosages of 2%, 4%, ... -
Method Improvement and Micromechanism Analysis of Plant Urease–Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation for Curing Pisha Sandstone
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)To promote resource utilization and environmental protection of Pisha sandstone and effectively control soil erosion in the Yellow River Basin, this research employs enzyme-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (EICP) ... -
Determining the Decay of Frictional Shear Bond Strength in the Fiber Duct of a Single Straight Steel Fiber in Cementitious Composites Using an Experimental and Numerical Data Calibration Method
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)When straight steel fibers (SSFs) are embedded in a cementitious matrix, the frictional shear bond strength increases the safety factor against brittle fractures in the fiber/matrix regime. This study presented three methods ... -
Restoration Effect of Waste Cooking Oil on the Colloidal Structure of Aged Asphalt
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The aging of asphalt is accompanied by alterations in its colloidal structure that in turn leads to premature failure and/or deteriorates the performance of asphalt binders. The use of rejuvenators to restore asphalt binder ... -
Experimental Investigations on Early-Age Stress Relaxation and Cracking Behavior of Supersulfated Cement Concrete with Different Activator Proportions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)As an alternative to ordinary portland cement (OPC), supersulfated cement (SSC) has better properties in terms of being environmentally friendly as well as durability in aggressive environments. Nevertheless, the research ... -
Performance Evaluation of Hybrid Hot-Mix Asphalt toward Balanced Mix Design
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Hot-mix asphalt (HMA) pavements experience premature cacking and rutting due to increases in traffic volume and environmental conditions. It is imperative to develop advanced materials that can withstand a wide spectrum ... -
Creep Behavior of Internally Cured UHPC with Calcined Bauxite Aggregate or Lightweight Aggregate
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The creep property of ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) is important for long-term performance and safe design of UHPC structures, such as large-span prestressed UHPC bridges. A strong and porous aggregate [calcined ... -
Flexural Testing on <i>Dendrocalamus</i> Bamboo in Thailand: Mechanical Properties, Structural Performance, and Engineering Applications
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Bamboo, a renewable construction material, has advantageous mechanical properties that are crucial for efficient engineering. However, there is limited research on the Dendrocalamus bamboo species grown in Thailand. This ... -
Combination Design and Performance Evaluation of Warm-Mix Flame-Retardant Asphalt Binder
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The application of warm-mix flame-retardant asphalt (WF-A) in narrow confined environments can help reduce the fire hazard of tunnel pavements. This study aims to determine the optimum combination scheme of a developed ... -
Morphology of Corrosion Pits Induced by Stray Current and Chloride in RC Transportation Infrastructure
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper investigates the morphological characteristics of corrosion pits in reinforced concrete (RC) induced by stray current and chloride ions. The specimens retrieved from different corrosion environments were tested ... -
Evaluation of the Road Performance and Engineering Applications of Asphalt Mixtures Incorporating Straw Fiber
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In this paper, wheat-straw fiber (WSF) was added to asphalt mixtures to improve their high-temperature stability and recycle crop waste resources. The main performance indices of the WSF were analyzed, and the main factors ... -
Kinetics Decoupling Method for Thermo-Photo Coupling Aging Effects of Asphalt Considering Aging Time and Depth: A Chemical Reaction Kinetics Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The thermo-photo coupling aging of high-viscosity modified asphalt (HVMA) is essentially a complicated chemical reaction process, and the chemical reaction kinetics theory can provide a novel chemical perspective to elucidate ... -
Using Cross-Linked Polyethylene Waste in the Production of Concrete: A Durability Assessment
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper investigates the durability of concrete with stone aggregates partially replaced with hard-to-recycle cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) waste derived from used electric cables. Specifically, the effects of XLPE ... -
Novel Oblique Shear Test Method and Quantitative Evaluation of Fatigue Shear Resistance between Asphalt Pavement Layers under Comprehensive Pavement Working Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)To quantify the impact of pavement working conditions on the interlayer fatigue shear resistance of asphalt pavement, this study independently developed a wide-angle oblique shear device. Incorporating the results of coupled ...