Showing papers in "Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering in 2021"
TL;DR: In this paper, styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) was utilized to improve the low-temperature performance of Buton-rock asphalt (BRA)-modified asphalt.
Abstract: In this paper, styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) was utilized to improve the low-temperature performance of Buton-rock asphalt (BRA)-modified asphalt. Firstly, the optimum content of SBR modif...
46 citations
TL;DR: The aggregate segregation during construction has a significant impact on the performance of asphalt pavement; however, the segregation evaluation parameters selected by different researches as discussed by the authors have a different effect on asphalt pavement performance.
Abstract: The aggregate segregation during construction has a significant impact on the performance of asphalt pavement; however, the segregation evaluation parameters selected by different researche...
40 citations
TL;DR: Residual hydrated cement powder (HCP) produced from recovering recycled concrete is usually restricted from being directly reused in concrete due to its high water absorption and porous str... as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Residual hydrated cement powder (HCP) produced from recovering recycled concrete is usually restricted from being directly reused in concrete due to its high water absorption and porous str...
33 citations
TL;DR: Glued laminated bamboo (glubam) as mentioned in this paper is a type of engineered bamboo that resembles timber-based glued laminated lumber (glulam), which is made by laminating 20- to 40mm-thick e...
Abstract: Glued laminated bamboo (glubam) is a type of engineered bamboo that resembles timber-based glued laminated lumber (glulam). The glubam components are made by laminating 20- to 40-mm-thick e...
33 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a novel polyurethane thermoplastic elastomer (PUTE) was proposed as an alternative to PUE for the first time, which is a synthetic material available for researchers to design in terms of their demands.
Abstract: Polyurethane (PU) is a synthetic material available for researchers to be designed in terms of their demands. This study prepared a novel polyurethane thermoplastic elastomer (PUTE) as an a...
30 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the requirements on service life of reinforced concrete structures, as prescribed by design codes, may be difficult to be fulfilled in highly aggressive environments such as marine ones, in...
Abstract: The requirements on service life of reinforced concrete structures, as prescribed by design codes, may be difficult to be fulfilled in highly aggressive environments such as marine ones, in...
29 citations
TL;DR: Enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) has been described as a bioinspired solution for ameliorating the mechanical properties of soil by precipitating calcium carbonate to bond sand.
Abstract: Enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) has been described as a bioinspired solution for ameliorating the mechanical properties of soil by precipitating calcium carbonate to bond sand...
29 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the performance of alkali-activated, cement-based controlled low-strength materials (CLSMs), which were produced by mixing fly ash, steel slag, sodium hydroxide, a...
Abstract: This study investigated the performance of alkali-activated, cement-based controlled low-strength materials (CLSMs). The CLSM was produced by mixing fly ash, steel slag, sodium hydroxide, a...
28 citations
TL;DR: A simulation of fire-induced spalling of concrete shows clear signs of wear and tear on the surface of the concrete as well as the ability to be modelled on a graphically consistent basis.
Abstract: Despite ongoing research efforts, we continue to fall short of arriving at a consistent representation of fire-induced spalling of concrete. This is often attributed to the complexity and r...
27 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the influence of freeze-thaw cycles on the mechanical behavior of cement- or lime-stabilized soils has been investigated, but very limited studies have considered the e...
Abstract: Many studies have been carried out on the influence of freeze–thaw cycles on the mechanical behavior of cement- or lime-stabilized soils. However, very limited studies have considered the e...
26 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the Si-rich (>70%) but Ca- and Al-deficient precursor material for use in alkali-activated materials (AAMs) was identified.
Abstract: Urban waste glass powder (GP) has been identified as the Si-rich (>70%) but Ca- and Al-deficient precursor material for use in alkali-activated materials (AAMs). To facilitate the recycling...
TL;DR: The utilization of recycled rubber and plastics for asphalt modification potentially has more social and economic benefits than using typical styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS).
Abstract: The utilization of recycled rubber and plastics for asphalt modification potentially has more social and economic benefits than using typical styrene–butadiene–styrene (SBS). However, the a...
TL;DR: In this article, a modified waterborne polyurethane/epoxy composite was used to enhance the working properties of waterborne epoxy resin and improve the quality of cold pavement binder usage.
Abstract: The purpose is to enhance the working properties of waterborne epoxy resin and improve the quality of cold pavement binder usage. In this study, a modified waterborne polyurethane/epoxy com...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors show that high-performance concrete easily generates early-age cracks due to its sharp and large temperature and relative humidity (RH) changes, and that the temperature and RH with and without axial compress...
Abstract: High-performance concrete easily generates early-age cracks due to its sharp and large temperature and relative humidity (RH) changes. The temperature and RH with and without axial compress...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors experimentally investigate the degradation of alkali-activatase in concrete-like cementitious materials in acidic environments and show that acidity constitutes serious chemical threats.
Abstract: Acidic environments constitute serious chemical threats to concrete-like cementitious materials. The purpose of this study is to experimentally investigate the degradation of alkali-activat...
TL;DR: The safe disposal of waste tires has been seen as having a negative impact on the environment as mentioned in this paper, and to mitigate this impact, the components of waste tyres can be used in the production of green...
Abstract: The safe disposal of waste tires has been seen as having a negative impact on the environment. To mitigate this impact, the components of waste tires can be used in the production of green ...
TL;DR: Microbial-induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) as mentioned in this paper is an innovative ground improvement technique that utilizes bacteria to induce calcium carbonates precipitation to cement soil particles, which can be used for ground improvement.
Abstract: Microbial-induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) is an innovative ground improvement technique that utilizes bacteria to induce calcium carbonate precipitation to cement soil particles. In ...
TL;DR: In this paper, an experimental investigation of the thermal effect of welding on the mechanical behavior of thermomechanical control process (TMCP) high-strength steel (HSS) Q690CFD is carried out.
Abstract: In this study, an experimental investigation of the thermal effect of welding on the mechanical behavior of thermomechanical control process (TMCP) high-strength steel (HSS) Q690CFD is carr...
TL;DR: In this article, the performance of granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) and metakaolin (MK)-based geopolymer concrete (GC) under different curing conditions was evaluated.
Abstract: This study aims to evaluate the performance of granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) and metakaolin (MK)-based geopolymer concrete (GC) under different curing conditions. GC was derived from...
TL;DR: In this article, a carbonaceous mudstone is used as a common embankment material with the characteristics of water softening and water disintegration, which often causes the instability of embankments.
Abstract: Carbonaceous mudstone is a common embankment material with the characteristics of water softening and water disintegration, which often causes the instability of embankments. This paper pre...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors considered volcanic ash as a construction material and found that environmentally friendly geopolymers have gained more attention as construction materials compared with the traditional portland cement.
Abstract: In recent years, compared with the traditional portland cement, environmentally friendly geopolymers have gained more attention as construction materials. This paper considered volcanic ash...
TL;DR: In this article, the effect of five chemically different recycling agents on the long-term performance and moisture sensitivity of modified aged asphalt binder was examined, and a control base binder and five recycling agents were used.
Abstract: This study examined the effect of five chemically different recycling agents on the long-term performance and moisture sensitivity of modified aged asphalt binder. A control base binder was...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors pointed out that UHPC has a high CO2 footprint due to its high portland cement content, which can be attributed to its superior mechanical and durability properties.
Abstract: Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), despite its superior mechanical and durability properties, has a high CO2 footprint owing to its high portland cement content. This drawback can be o...
TL;DR: The intrusion of moisture into asphalt pavements affects the cohesion and adhesion properties, which in turn can lead to several durability- and integrity-related problems, such as pothole.
Abstract: The intrusion of moisture into asphalt pavements affects the cohesion and adhesion properties, which in turn, can lead to several durability- and integrity-related problems, such as pothole...
TL;DR: In this article, the casting process creates a significant amount of waste foundry sand (WFS), and using WFS as a concrete ingredient reduces the problems associated with the dumping process of these types of w...
Abstract: The casting process creates a significant amount of waste foundry sand (WFS). Using WFS as a concrete ingredient reduces the problems associated with the dumping process of these types of w...
TL;DR: In this paper, the development trend of building materials science directs at on energy and resource conservation, as well as the creation of green composites, and an important step in this direction is the d...
Abstract: The development trend of building materials science directs at on energy and resource conservation, as well as the creation of green composites. An important step in this direction is the d...
TL;DR: The use of seawater as mixing water for concrete production is one of the most efficient strategies to solve freshwater shortage problems as mentioned in this paper, and the purpose of this paper is to investigate the ef
Abstract: The use of seawater as mixing water for concrete production is one of the most efficient strategies to solve freshwater shortage problems. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the ef...
TL;DR: This research focuses on the prediction of the strength of concrete using machine learning algorithms and shows that these algorithms improve the quality of the concrete by up to 95% in the presence of impurities.
Abstract: Although machine learning algorithms to predict the mechanical properties of concrete have been studied extensively, most of the research focused on the prediction of the strength of concre...
TL;DR: In this paper, the potential of combining two wastes, finely ground waste glass (GWG) and carbide lime (CL), together with a sodium hydroxide solution (SHS) was evaluated.
Abstract: The present research aims to evaluate the potential of combining two wastes, finely ground waste glass (GWG) and carbide lime (CL), together with a sodium hydroxide solution (SHS) to form a...
TL;DR: In this article, the compatibility between asphalt matrix and styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) modifier using a molecular dynamics (MD) method was evaluated using a model of asphalt matrix.
Abstract: To further evaluate the compatibility between asphalt matrix and styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) modifier using a molecular dynamics (MD) method, MD models of asphalt matrix, SBS modifier, ...