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Dynamic Behavior of Stone Column–Improved Soft Clay under Three-Stage Traffic Loads
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper presents the results of a laboratory investigation into the response of stone column–improved soft clay under dynamic traffic load conditions. Six reduced-scale model tests were performed with vertical traffic ... -
Experimental Investigation and Numerical Modeling of Short-Term Mechanical and Creep Properties of Cement Mortar
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study conducts several laboratory tests (triaxial compression, cycle loading, and cycle loading creep tests) to explore the degradation mechanism of mechanical properties of cement mortar. The results revealed that ... -
Comprehensive Study of the Properties of Engineered Cementitious Composites Incorporating Synthetic Wollastonite Microfibers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In this study, synthetic wollastonite microfibers (SWMs) with a dense acicular particle structure and a very high aspect ratio were developed by using a three-stage production method consisting of the mechanochemical, ... -
Eco-Friendly Concrete: A Dual Surface Modification Approach for Enhanced Mechanical Performance of Recycled Coarse Aggregates
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study aims to boost the mechanical performance of eco-friendly concrete by addressing challenges related to recycled coarse aggregates (RCA), particularly aged cement mortar adhering to aggregate surfaces. Employing ... -
Evaluation of the Properties of Mortar Mixed with Multiple Hybrid Functional Materials
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study evaluates the fundamental properties (including workability, strength characteristics, and chloride resistance) and durability of mortar mixed with two or more functional materials, including copper powder, ... -
Self-Sensing Carbon Fiber and Graphite–Epoxy Composites: Fabrication and Optimization for Strain-Monitoring Applications
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Pavements are poorly monitored and repaired only after damage becomes apparent. This study focused on the self-sensing behavior of epoxy based conductive composites that allows the measurement of the strain distribution ... -
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 ... -
Rheological Behavior of Bitumen Modified by Synthesized Polyurethane Based on MDI–PPG Reactive Prepolymers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Bitumen without modification is prone to suffer from damage under extreme temperature and traffic conditions, leading to distress such as rutting, fatigue cracking, and thermal cracking. Polyurethane-modified bitumen can ... -
Cracking and Aging of Asphalt Mixtures Using the Illinois Flexibility Index Test
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Cracking is a serious asphalt pavement distress that can affect ride quality and impact road safety. The increased use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), recycled asphalt shingles (RAS), and modified asphalt binders has ... -
Composite Asphalt Binder Formulation Utilizing Residual EPDM Rubber and Waste Plastic Pyrolysis Oil
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The exploration of alternative energy sources has broadened to include modifying or partially replacing asphalt binders with materials derived from waste for use in road construction. This study optimized the formulation ... -
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 ... -
A Numerical Study of the Behavior of Sand–Crumb Rubber Mixture–Filled Trench for Active Vibration Isolation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Ground-borne vibrations produced by various human activities and natural events frequently have undesirable impacts on human life and the environment. To achieve healthy living conditions, it is necessary to isolate these ... -
Thermal Conductivity Coefficient Characterization of Lightweight Reactive Powder Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Lightweight reactive powder concrete (RPC) with enhanced thermal insulation is an interesting material due to its durability and mechanical properties. This paper presents the results of tests analyzing the thermal ... -
Impact of Binder and Aggregate Type on the Cracking, Rutting, and Moisture Susceptibility of Asphalt Mixes in Oklahoma: A BMD Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Several transportation agencies have moved toward the study and implementation of balanced mix design (BMD) in asphalt mixes. BMD is based on optimizing the mixture’s mechanical properties using performance-related tests ... -
Effect of Ionic Emulsifiers on the Stability of Emulsified Asphalt Based on Molecular Dynamics Simulation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)To investigate the effects of ionic emulsifiers on the stabilization of emulsified asphalt, this paper used the Materials Studio software package to model a two-layer structure consisting of asphalt-emulsifier-water-emul ... -
Application of Recycled Asphalt Shingles in an Asphalt Mix as a Compaction Aid
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Recycled asphalt shingle (RAS) is a recycled material with 25% binder on average. Its inclusion in new asphalt mixes potentially can decrease the use of virgin binder and the construction cost, while also reducing RAS ... -
CT-Based Mesoscale Finite-Element Simulation Research on the Effects of Interfacial Transition Zones on Mechanical Properties of Recycled Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Recycled concrete is an environmentally friendly concrete, which is composed of recycled coarse aggregate, new mortar, old mortar, and the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) between them. These ITZs are the areas where the ... -
Spatial Random Field Simulation of Compaction Quality and Deformation Analysis of Rockfill Dam Considering Filling Process
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The random field theory is frequently employed to characterize the inherent spatial variability of material properties. In order to incorporate sampled data from site investigations or experiments into simulations, and to ... -
Torsional Shear Resistance of Pavement Structure with Rubber Powder–Modified Asphalt Gravel Bonding Layer
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Previous research has illustrated the exceptional shear resistance afforded by the rubber powder–modified asphalt gravel bonding layer. This study introduces an innovative interlayer torsional shear testing apparatus to ... -
Mitigating Corrosion Damage in Steel Employing Biobased Erythritol and Xylitol as Corrosion Inhibitions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Salt-based deicers, while effective for clearing snow, can cause severe damage to concrete and induce rebar corrosion. This research endeavors to mitigate the corrosion damage to steel in a chloride environment by employing ...