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Study on Stabilization Mechanism of Silt by Using a Multi-Source Solid Waste Soil Stabilizer
by Xiaohua Wang, Chonghao Sun, Junjie Dong, Xiangbo Du, Yuan Lu, Qianqing Zhang and Kang Sun
CivilEng 2025, 6(3), 40; https://doi.org/10.3390/civileng6030040 - 24 Jul 2025
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In this study, to solidify the silt in an expressway, a stabilizing agent composed of industrial wastes, such as ordinary Portland cement (OPC), calcium based alkaline activator (CAA), silicate solid waste material (SISWM) and sulfate solid waste material (SUSWM) was developed. Orthogonal experiments [...] Read more.
In this study, to solidify the silt in an expressway, a stabilizing agent composed of industrial wastes, such as ordinary Portland cement (OPC), calcium based alkaline activator (CAA), silicate solid waste material (SISWM) and sulfate solid waste material (SUSWM) was developed. Orthogonal experiments and comparative experiments were carried out to analyze the strength and water stability of the stabilized silt, and get the optimal proportion of each component in the stabilizing agent. A series of laboratory tests, including unconfined compressive strength (UCS), water stability (WS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses, were conducted on solidified silt samples treated with the stabilizing agent at optimal mixing ratios of OPC, CAA, SISWM, and SUSWM to elucidate the evolution of mineral composition and microstructure. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Geotechnical, Geological and Environmental Engineering)
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Digital-Twin-Based Structural Health Monitoring of Dikes
by Marike Bornholdt, Martin Herbrand, Kay Smarsly and Gerhard Zehetmaier
CivilEng 2025, 6(3), 39; https://doi.org/10.3390/civileng6030039 - 18 Jul 2025
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Earthen flood protection structures are planned and constructed with an expected service life of several decades while being exposed to environmental impacts that may lead to structural or hydraulic failure. Current maintenance procedures involve only repairing external damage, leaving internal processes contributing to [...] Read more.
Earthen flood protection structures are planned and constructed with an expected service life of several decades while being exposed to environmental impacts that may lead to structural or hydraulic failure. Current maintenance procedures involve only repairing external damage, leaving internal processes contributing to structural damage often undetected. Through structural health monitoring (SHM), structural deficits can be detected before visible damage occurs. To improve maintenance workflows and support predictive maintenance of dikes, this paper reports on the integration of digital twin concepts with SHM strategies, referred to as “digital-twin-based SHM”. A digital twin concept, including a standard-compliant building information model, is proposed and implemented in terms of a digital twin environment. For integrating monitoring and sensor data into the digital twin environment, a customized webform is designed. A communication protocol links preprocessed sensor data stored on a server with the digital twin environment, enabling model-based visualization and contextualization of the sensor data. As will be shown in this paper, a digital twin environment is set up and managed in the context of SHM in compliance with technical standards and using well-established software tools. In conclusion, digital-twin-based SHM, as proposed in this paper, has proven to advance predictive maintenance of dikes, contributing to the resilience of critical infrastructure against environmental impacts. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Water Resources and Coastal Engineering)
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The Influence of the Water–Cement Ratio on Concrete Resistivity: A Temperature and Saturation Dependent Analysis Using an Experimental and Predictive Approach
by Teuku Ferdiansyah, Romaynoor Ismy, Shaban Shahzad, Waqas Rafiq and Kashif Nadeem
CivilEng 2025, 6(3), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/civileng6030038 - 15 Jul 2025
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Concrete resistivity is a critical parameter for assessing durability and monitoring the structural health of reinforced concrete. This study systematically evaluates the effects of the water-to-cement (w/c) ratio, saturation ratio (SR), and temperature on concrete resistivity using three different predictive models: linear regression, [...] Read more.
Concrete resistivity is a critical parameter for assessing durability and monitoring the structural health of reinforced concrete. This study systematically evaluates the effects of the water-to-cement (w/c) ratio, saturation ratio (SR), and temperature on concrete resistivity using three different predictive models: linear regression, cubic Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Gaussian Process Regression (GPR). Each model was independently trained and tested to assess its ability to capture the nonlinear relationships between these key parameters. Experimental results show that resistivity decreases significantly under increasing load due to geometrical effects. For a w/c ratio of 0.4, resistivity decreases by −12.48% at 100% SR and by −6.68% at 60% SR under 20% loading. Higher w/c ratios (0.5 and 0.6) exhibit more pronounced resistivity reductions due to increased porosity and ion mobility, with a maximum decrease of −13.68% for w/c = 0.6. Among the developed predictive models, the Matern 5/2 Gaussian process regression (GPR) model demonstrated the highest accuracy, achieving an RMSE of 5.21, R2 of 0.99, MSE of 27.19, and MAE of 3.40, significantly outperforming the other approaches. Additionally, a permutation importance analysis revealed that the saturation ratio (SR) is the most critical variable influencing resistivity, followed by the water–cement ratio, while temperature has the least impact. These findings provide valuable insights into the durability assessment and corrosion prevention of reinforced concrete, offering practical implications for the optimization of material design and structural health monitoring in civil engineering. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Construction and Material Engineering)
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Analysis of Ultrasonic Wave Dispersion in Presence of Attenuation and Second-Gradient Contributions
by Nicola De Fazio, Luca Placidi, Francesco Fabbrocino and Raimondo Luciano
CivilEng 2025, 6(3), 37; https://doi.org/10.3390/civileng6030037 - 14 Jul 2025
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In this study, we aim to analyze the dispersion of ultrasonic waves due to second-gradient contributions and attenuation within the framework of continuum mechanics. To investigate dispersive behavior and attenuation effects, we consider the influence of both higher-order gradient terms (second gradients) and [...] Read more.
In this study, we aim to analyze the dispersion of ultrasonic waves due to second-gradient contributions and attenuation within the framework of continuum mechanics. To investigate dispersive behavior and attenuation effects, we consider the influence of both higher-order gradient terms (second gradients) and Rayleigh-type viscoelastic contributions. To this end, we employ the extended Rayleigh–Hamilton principle to derive the governing equations of the problem. Using a wave-form solution, we establish the relationship between the phase velocity and the material’s constitutive parameters, including those related to the stiffness of both standard (first-gradient) and second-gradient types, as well as viscosity. To validate the model, we use data available in the literature to identify all the material parameters. Based on this identification, we observe that our model provides a good approximation of the experimentally measured trends of both phase velocity and attenuation versus frequency. In conclusion, this result not only confirms that our model can accurately describe both wave dispersion and attenuation in a material, as observed experimentally, but also highlights the necessity of simultaneously considering both second-gradient and viscosity parameters for a proper mechanical characterization of materials. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Mathematical Models for Civil Engineering)
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Monetizing Environmental Impacts into Environmental Costs During Prefabricated Building Construction: A 5D BIM-Enabled Analysis
by Xian Gao, Xilong Chen, Kun Lu and Xueyuan Deng
CivilEng 2025, 6(3), 36; https://doi.org/10.3390/civileng6030036 - 2 Jul 2025
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Although prefabricated buildings offer environmental advantages, their construction process inevitably generates environmental impacts. However, current research on prefabricated buildings focuses on the environmental impact level, and there is a lack of intelligent tools for analyzing their spatial and temporal dimensions. Therefore, this study [...] Read more.
Although prefabricated buildings offer environmental advantages, their construction process inevitably generates environmental impacts. However, current research on prefabricated buildings focuses on the environmental impact level, and there is a lack of intelligent tools for analyzing their spatial and temporal dimensions. Therefore, this study develops a framework using 5D building information modeling (BIM) to monetize environmental impacts into environmental costs for prefabricated building construction. This framework includes defining boundaries and indicators, obtaining a resource inventory using the 5D BIM coding system, calculating environmental impact results, and converting environmental impacts into environmental costs. Taking a prefabricated substation as a case study, its environmental costs are 172.81 CNY/m2, with these costs caused by climate change accounting for the largest proportion (91.2%). This study unifies different environmental impacts into a single monetary form, providing stakeholders with intuitive indicators. It also expands 5D BIM applications from conventional costs to environmental costs, which can display their spatiotemporal changes. Full article
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Study on Bearing Characteristics of DMJ Group Pile Composite Foundation Under Embankment Loading
by Haining Wang, Yuhe Zhang, Yang Wang, Weizhe Feng, Jie Li, Kaixing Zhang, Yu Rong, Zhanyong Yao and Kai Yao
CivilEng 2025, 6(3), 35; https://doi.org/10.3390/civileng6030035 - 30 Jun 2025
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The Deep Cement Mixing Integrated Drilling, Mixing, and Jetting (DMJ) technique was innovatively developed by incorporating high-pressure jetting apertures into the mixing blades to enhance the bearing capacity of deep cement-mixed piles. In this study, the bearing characteristics of DMJ pile composite foundations [...] Read more.
The Deep Cement Mixing Integrated Drilling, Mixing, and Jetting (DMJ) technique was innovatively developed by incorporating high-pressure jetting apertures into the mixing blades to enhance the bearing capacity of deep cement-mixed piles. In this study, the bearing characteristics of DMJ pile composite foundations under embankment loading are investigated using numerical simulation. Through comparative simulations involving various pile configurations, the results demonstrate that DMJ pile composite foundations exhibit significantly enhanced settlement control compared to conventional deep mixing piles. Notably, under identical area replacement ratios, the use of DMJ piles reduces total foundation settlement by approximately 30%. Furthermore, the findings indicate that larger pile diameters and smaller spacing are particularly effective in minimizing settlement. In terms of load transfer efficiency, DMJ piles are capable of transmitting embankment loads to depths of up to 15 m, surpassing the 10 m transfer depth observed in conventional pile systems. An analysis of excess pore water pressure further reveals that DMJ piles promote more effective dissipation, highlighting their superior performance in maintaining foundation stability under embankment loading. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Geotechnical, Geological and Environmental Engineering)
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Analytical and Numerical Methods for Estimating the Deformation Capacity of RC Shear Walls
by Konstantinos I. Christidis
CivilEng 2025, 6(3), 34; https://doi.org/10.3390/civileng6030034 - 28 Jun 2025
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The present research aims to the evaluation of the deformation capacity of existing reinforced concrete shear walls designed with past non-conforming seismic regulations. A refined analytical model (referred to as the Proposed Model) is presented for generating Load–displacement (P-d) curves for RC shear [...] Read more.
The present research aims to the evaluation of the deformation capacity of existing reinforced concrete shear walls designed with past non-conforming seismic regulations. A refined analytical model (referred to as the Proposed Model) is presented for generating Load–displacement (P-d) curves for RC shear walls. The model is applicable to medium-rise walls designed with or without modern seismic provisions and incorporates shear effects in both deformation and strength capacity. The application of the Proposed Model is assessed through comparison with numerical models implemented in the widely accepted OpenSees platform. Specifically, two types of elements are examined: the widely used flexural element Force-Based Beam-Column Element (FBE) and the Flexure-Shear Interaction Displacement-Based Beam-Column Element (FSI), which accounts for the interaction between flexure and shear. The results of both analytical and numerical approaches are compared with experimental data from four RC shear wall specimens reported in previous studies. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Structural and Earthquake Engineering)
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Optimizing the Use of Fly Ash as Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate and Cement in Portland Cement Concrete Mixes
by M. A. Karim, Youngguk Seo, Ibrahim Alamayreh and Stuart Suttle
CivilEng 2025, 6(3), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/civileng6030033 - 20 Jun 2025
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This study is a preliminary investigation of the independent utilization of two types of fly ash (FA)–FA Type C and FA Type F-as partial replacement of fine aggregate (sand) and cement in Portland cement concrete (PCC) mixes. The main objective was to determine [...] Read more.
This study is a preliminary investigation of the independent utilization of two types of fly ash (FA)–FA Type C and FA Type F-as partial replacement of fine aggregate (sand) and cement in Portland cement concrete (PCC) mixes. The main objective was to determine an optimum substitution range for each type of FA that would offer well-performing concrete in terms of workability, compressive strength, and durability. To this end, multiple concrete batches were prepared, incorporating each type of FA at four different levels: 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% by weight of fine aggregate replacement and 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% by weight for cement replacement. Then, concrete samples (100 mm diameter × 200 mm tall cylinders) were cast from each batch and were moisture-cured for 7, 14, and 28 days prior to testing. The addition of FA contributed positively to the strength development at specific replacement levels: all percentages for both FA Type C and Type F for fine aggregate replacement and up to 30% FA content for both Type C and F for cement replacement, 10% for both FA Type C and Type F provided the higher strength for aggregate replacement, and 10–20% for both types of FA provided the higher strength for cement replacement. Furthermore, these additions of FA exhibited comparable workability and durability except for FA Type F, which did not exhibit comparable workability for aggregate replacement. FA Type C can be recommended for both early and long-term strength for fine aggregate replacement, whereas FA Type C is suggested to be used for early strength and Type F provides for long-term strength for cement replacement. Type C provides better durability and Type F provides better workability for cement replacement. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Construction and Material Engineering)
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