The application of brick–concrete recycled aggregates can alleviate the problem of increasing construction waste and increasing scarcity of natural aggregates. The different moisture condition of coarse aggregates can significantly affect the p...
Large quantities of construction and demolition waste are generated annually, and in many parts of the world, it is disposed of in landfills. Utilizing this waste to produce coarse aggregates for concrete production offers a potentially sustainable a...
The physical and mechanical properties of recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) are worse than those of natural coarse aggregate (NCA), and the overall performance of recycled concrete prepared from RCA is worse than that of natural aggregate concrete. Tre...
The poor properties of recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) and recycled coarse aggregate concrete (RCAC) are considered key constraints hindering the reuse of this waste resource in marine engineering. The CO2-based accelerated carbonation method, which...
Water damage to asphalt pavements is a common occurrence that lowers the quality of service they can offer and causes several traffic problems. The loss of adhesion characteristics in the system of the asphalt binder and aggregate is the primary sour...
Deroceras reticulatum in arable fields display spatio-temporally stable slug patches that have been well documented under typical soil moisture conditions. The effect of abnormally high soil moisture on slug patch stability, however, is unknown. In t...
To enhance the moisture damage performance of hot mix asphalt (HMA), treating the aggregate surface with a suitable additive was a more convenient approach. In this research, two types of aggregate modifiers were used to study the effect of moisture...
Soil aggregation, a critical component of soil structure, is significantly influenced by soil moisture content, which can vary substantially across different field conditions. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of soil relative wa...
In the asphalt–aggregate system, the aggregate-bitumen interface cohesive and adhesive bond determine the mechanical properties of asphalt pavement. The presence of moisture leading to adhesive failure at the binder-aggregate interface and/or c...
Fabric permittivity is critical for the manufacturing of wearable sensors and antennas as well as predicting how fabrics interact with electromagnetic fields. Engineers should also understand how permittivity changes under different temperatures, den...
The adhesive property between asphalt and aggregate is a crucial factor that affects the resistance of asphalt pavement to moisture damage. In this study, by simulating the actual working conditions of asphalt–aggregate bonding characteristics,...
Moisture is the basis of CO2 transport and carbonation reactions in the internal pores of cement-based materials. Too much or too little moisture influences the effect of the carbonation modification of CO2 on recycled concrete aggregate (RCA). Durin...
Moisture damage is one of the undesired distresses occurring in flexible asphalt pavements, mostly through water intrusion that weakens and ultimately degrades the asphalt mortar-aggregate interfacial bond. One method to mitigate this distress is usi...
The impregnation of lightweight aggregate (LWA) is an alternative method to its pre-moistening, which is used to limit the loss of fresh concrete workability due to the aggregate’s ability to absorb a great amount of mixing water. The aim of th...
In this project, the adhesion property and moisture effect between styrene–butadiene–styrene (SBS) modified asphalt binder and aggregate were studied to reveal their interface adhesion mechanism. The influence of SBS contents on adhesion...
This study aims to investigate the adhesion properties and moisture damage resistance between castor oil-based bio-asphalt (COBA) and aggregates under the action of thermal oxidation. Different dosages of castor oil-based bio-oil (5%, 10%, and 15%) w...
The interfacial properties of fiber asphalt aggregate and the cracking resistance of asphalt mixture are directly affected by moisture infiltration. In order to investigate the correlation between interfacial properties and immersion stability of asp...
Moisture-induced damage is widely known to cause multiple distresses that affect the durability of constructed pavements and eventually lead to the costly maintenance of pavement structures. The reliability and practicality of the assessment protocol...
To reduce the environmental impact of concrete, recycled aggregates are of significant interest. Recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) presents a significant resource opportunity, although its performance as an aggregate in concrete is variable. This stu...
Moisture damage remains a primary distress mechanism in asphalt pavements, leading to reduced service life and viscoelastic property loss due to weakened asphalt–aggregate adhesion. This study evaluated moisture susceptibility in eight asphalt...
In order to study the influence of moisture on the interface of crumb rubber–asphalt (CR) mixture, the interface bonding performance and crack resistance of a crumb rubber–asphalt mixture under dry and wet conditions were studied at three...
Clay ball is a pavement surface defect which refers to a clump in which clay or dirt is mixed with hot asphalt mixture. Clay ball is typically caused by a combination of aggregate contamination of clay or soil, high aggregate moisture, and low produc...
Nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) technologies have gained recognition for the remediation of heavily contaminated sites and reused as backfilling soil. The moisture environment at these sites not only impacts the reactions and reactivity of nZVI but also...
Construction and demolition waste (CDW) aggregates have increased as a result of the rise in construction activities. Current research focuses on recycling of CDW to replace dwindling natural aggregates but pays little attention to permanent deformat...
In the case of concrete built into a structure, the static secant modulus of elasticity (Ec,s) is often estimated based on its dynamic value (Ed) measured by the ultrasonic pulse velocity method instead of direct tests carried out on drilled cores. M...
The asphalt mastic–aggregate interface plays an essential role in determining the service performance of asphalt mixtures. The objective of this paper was to investigate the adhesion behaviors and mechanism between asphalt mastic and aggregate based...
In this paper, we explore an approach for annual-scale transport prediction from the intertidal beach, in which we aggregate the surface conditions of the intertidal beach, in particular moisture content and roughness, and use hourly monitoring data...
In recycled asphalt mixtures, the RAP binder often becomes stiff and brittle due to aging, making it difficult to achieve a complete integration with the added virgin binder, which could provide a negative impact on the long-term performance of the r...
The subjects of this study were mortars with varying amounts of recycled ceramic aggregate (RCA). As part of the fine aggregate, the RCA volume share is 10%, 20%, 30%, 50% and 100%. First, fresh mixture parameters were evaluated, such as consistency...
Moisture damage in hot mix asphalt pavements is a periodic but persistent problem nowadays, even though laboratory testing is performed to identify different moisture-susceptible mixtures. In this study, a Hamburg Wheel Tracking device (HWTD) was use...
Baiting is one of the main methods to control subterranean termites. Many previous studies showed that subterranean termites avoid making tunnels within dry soil and feeding on dry wood, which may decrease bait infestation and consumption in drought...
Frequent soil drying and wetting cycles significantly affect the mineralization processes of soil organic carbon (SOC) and total nitrogen (STN), impacting soil quality and contributing to nutrient loss. However, the effects of these dry–wet cyc...
Water and water transfer are the keys of the concrete durability problem; the non-uniform moisture transfer caused by the concrete micro–meso structure has a great effect on the drying shrinkage crack, transfers of inimical ions, etc. For the n...
Evaluating the performance of rejuvenated asphalt mixes is crucial for pavement design and construction, as using a rejuvenator not only boosts recycling and contributes to positive effects on the environment but also increases the sensitivity to rut...
Seawater Coral Aggregate Concrete (SCAC), made using coral aggregates from marine environments, is gaining attention as a promising material for marine and coastal engineering applications. This study investigates the dynamic tensile behavior of SCAC...
The study aimed to investigate probiotic characteristics, and low moisture silage fermentation capability of selected lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L). Morphological and physiological properties, carbohydrates ferm...
Microwave heating is an emerging alternative pretreatment method for road maintenance in cold seasons. The thermal behavior of asphalt pavement under microwave heating is mainly determined by the complex permittivity of the asphalt mixture. In this s...
Permeable pavements are vital in sustainable urban water management, addressing critical challenges while enhancing environmental resilience. This study focuses on the innovative polyurethane-bound Porous Rubber Pavement (PRP), which possesses high p...
Moisture susceptibility is still one of the primary causes of distress in flexible pavements, reducing the pavements’ durability. A very large number of tests are available to evaluate the susceptibility of a binder aggregate combination. Tests...
The dynamic modulus of elasticity (Ed), specified by ultrasonic pulse velocity measurements, is often used, especially for concrete built into construction, to estimate the static modulus of elasticity (Ec,s). However, the most commonly used Equation...
The construction industry is one of the key industries with high potential for the circular economy; the promotion of reuse and recycling of construction and demolition waste (CDW) is essential for sustainable urban development. In this study, a seri...
Recently, a paste-type premixed calcium silicate-based mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) product that quickly solidifies through a pozzolanic reaction was introduced to replace existing MTA, which has the disadvantage of a long setting time. In this s...
Innovative and multifunctional mortars for renders and panels were manufactured using white photocatalytic and non-photocatalytic cement as binder. Unconventional aggregates, based on lightweight materials with high specific surface and adsorbent pro...
This article explores the effectiveness of the Pull-off Tensile Strength (POTS) test as a tool for evaluating the moisture damage resistance of asphalt mixtures. Currently, indirect tensile strength (ITS) and the Hamburg Wheel Tracking (HWT) test are...
Rapid worldwide urbanization and drastic population growth have increased the demand for new road construction, which will cause a substantial amount of natural resources such as aggregates to be consumed. The use of recycled concrete aggregate could...
The interplay of different mechanisms shaping the biochar impact on soil structure remains relatively unexplored. We investigated the impact of biochar application to two contrasting soils on the stability of soil aggregates under an intensive interm...
Moisture loads in building interiors are accompanied by a deterioration of the indoor air quality. Such a phenomenon may induce serious health risks for building inhabitants as well as degradation of furnishing. Unfortunately, the employment of addit...
To investigate the feasibility of composite modification techniques in improving the performance of recycled asphalt mixtures, in this study, the high-viscosity agent (HVA) and crumb-rubber materials (CRM) were used to modify asphalt with a styrene-b...
The study set out to determine changes in the soil air-water properties, the water-stable aggregate share and organic carbon content as effects of a five-year application of effective microorganisms (EM-A). The hypothesis that long-term applied EM-A...
This study modified native highland barley (HB) flour by heat–moisture treatment (HMT) at different temperatures (90, 110, and 130 °C) and moisture contents (15%, 25%, and 35%). The effects of the treatment on the pasting, thermal, rheologi...
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