Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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An Investigation of the Interfacial Healing Behavior of Graphene-Modified Asphalt Binders Simulated Using Molecular Dynamics and the Two-Piece Healing Test
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Microscopic tests, molecular dynamics (MD) simulation, and two-piece healing (TPH) approaches were employed to investigate the interfacial intrinsic healing behavior and mechanisms of graphene-modified asphalt (GMA) binders ... -
Low-Carbon Foamed Concrete Based on Alkali Residue and GGBS versus Conventional Foamed Concrete: Comparative Experimental Research
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study advocates a low-carbon foamed concrete (FC), termed alkali residue (AR) ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS)-based FC (AG-FC). A comprehensive assessment of the macro-micro properties of AG-FC and ... -
Laboratory Evaluation of Self-Healing Capability of Warm-Mix Asphalt Containing Calcium Alginate Capsules under Aging Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Pavement researchers have sought to develop more environmentally friendly asphalt that effectively mitigates the consumption of natural resources and maintenance costs. They have noted that using durable asphalt with ... -
Laboratory and Field Performance Evaluation of Cold-Mix Asphalt Mixture with Solvent-Based Liquid Asphalt in Winter Pavement Maintenance
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The cold-mix asphalt mixture with solvent-based liquid asphalt shows promising application prospects in winter pavement maintenance. This paper evaluates the performance of cold-mix asphalt mixtures in both laboratory and ... -
Investigation of the Penetration of Water and Chloride into Unsaturated Concrete: An Experimental and Molecular Dynamics Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Unsaturated transport of water and chloride into concrete was investigated using capillary absorption tests and molecular dynamics (MD) modeling. Results showed that a linear relation between capillary absorption rate and ... -
Investigation of the Impact of Zeolite on the Detrimental Effect of Changes in the Water Acidity Level on the Intermediate Properties of HMA Using Rheological, Mechanical, and Thermodynamical Tests
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Moisture is an essential factor that can alter an asphalt mixture’s performance against fatigue cracking of hot-mix asphalt (HMA). Accordingly, this study investigated the impact of runoffs with various degrees of acidity ... -
Investigation of Shear Properties and Particle Breakage Characteristics of Construction Waste as Roadbed Fill Material
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study evaluates the gradation changes occurring during the sample preparation process using two methods: impact compaction and vibratory compaction, and analyses the shear strength and deformation of samples produced ... -
Investigation of Mechanical Enhancements of EICP-Treated Soil
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In recent years, enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) has emerged as a bioinspired and innovative technique that has captured the attention of geotechnical engineers specializing in soil stabilization. This method ... -
Investigating RAP Dispersion and Its Effect on the Performance of Recycled Hot-Mix Asphalt Mixtures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The migration of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) mastic into the recycled hot-mix asphalt (RHMA) mixture system during the hot-mix process results in varying dispersion degrees of RAP aggregates within RHMA, impacting its ... -
Integrated Design of Photocatalysis and Structure for Cement Mortar Using Nano-TiO2 Hydrosol
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Due to the large specific surface area and strong van der Waals force, bulk aggregation of nano-TiO2 immediately occurs when it is mixed with fresh cement mixture, limiting its reinforcing efficiency to cement-based ... -
Influence of Two-Stage Mixing Approach on Thixotropic Behavior of Self-Compacting Recycled Aggregate Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Thixotropy is a rheological parameter that can control the formwork pressure, multilayer casting, and stability of self-compacting concrete (SCC). The use of recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) increases the friction between ... -
Influence of the Interactions of the Saturate, Aromatic, Resin, and Asphaltene Fractions on the Colloidal Structure of Asphalt: A Study Based on Molecular Simulation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In the asphalt colloidal theory, the highest molecular weight asphaltene is located in the center of the micelle, and the lower molecular weight components (i.e., aromatics and saturates) are placed on the outside of ... -
Influence of Printing Direction and Interlayer Printing Time on the Bond Characteristics and Hardened Mechanical Properties of Agro-Industrial Waste–Based 3D Printed Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Recently, the construction industry witnessed a rapid evolution with the emergence of three-dimensional (3D) concrete printing and a paradigm shift toward sustainability aims to utilize agro-industrial waste in 3D printable ... -
Influence of Molding Process on the Performance of Sisal Fiber Cement–Emulsified Asphalt Mixture
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In order to explore the influence of the molding process on the performance of sisal fiber cement–emulsified asphalt mixture, specimens were formed by different molding processes. Different mixing methods, mixing times, ... -
Influence of Iron-Containing Components on the Curing and Hardening Properties of Magnesium Oxychloride Binders
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The article presents the results of studies of composite magnesium oxychloride iron-containing binders. The research is aimed at solving the problem of increasing operational durability and expanding the scope of application ... -
Influence of CaCO3 Whiskers and PVA Fibers on the Flexural Properties of Steel Fiber–Reinforced Cementitious Composites
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Multiscale fiber hybridization is an essential method for enhancing and toughening cement-based materials. In this study, the influence of the content of calcium carbonate whiskers (CW) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers ... -
Influence Mechanism of Mechanical Properties and Microscopic Damage in Natural Aggregate and Recycled Aggregate Concrete Containing Zeolite Powder
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In order to study the mechanical properties and damage evolution law of concrete with different zeolite powder (ZP) contents, natural aggregate concrete (ZPC) and recycled aggregate concrete (ZPRC) were prepared by replacing ... -
Improving the Sustainability of Magnesium Oxalate Cements Using Clay and Calcium Sulfoaluminate Clinker
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Magnesium oxalate cement (MgOx) is an alternative binder that forms through the acid–base reaction between dead-burned magnesium oxide (MgO1500) and an acid salt containing oxalate ions. Previously, industrial wastes were ... -
Improving the Carbonation Resistance of Alkali-Activated Slag Containing Mineral Additions: Investigation under Natural and Accelerated Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Alkali-activated slag (AAS) is a type of cement obtained mainly from ground blast furnace slag (GBFS), which has good mechanical properties for engineering and low environmental impacts in its production process, as it is ... -
Aggregate Coated with Carbon Nanotube–Polymer Composites for Smart Asphalt Mixtures with Different Aggregate Gradations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The introduction of carbon-based nanomaterials (CNMs) such as graphite powder, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and graphene directly into asphalt mixtures offers a theoretical feasibility for increasing their electrical and thermal ...