Key Decision-Making Factors Influencing Bundling Strategies: Analysis of Bundled Infrastructure Projects | Journal of Infrastructure Systems | Vol 29, No 2
AbstractProject bundling is the process of awarding a single contract to several infrastructure projects to address construction, rehabilitation, replacement, or maintenance needs. This novel approach has presented several benefits to…
Developing a Tracking-Based Dynamic Flash Yellow Arrow Strategy for Permissive Left-Turn Vehicles to Improve Pedestrian Safety at Intersections | Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems | Vol 149, No 4
AbstractRecent data have shown that pedestrian fatalities have increased by 44% from 2010 to 2019. In 2019, 6,590 pedestrians died of traffic crashes, and 20% occurred at intersections, the highest…
A State-of-the-Practice Review of Three-Dimensional Laser Scanning Technology for Tunnel Distress Monitoring | Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities | Vol 37, No 2
AbstractTunnel distress occurs often. Tunnel leakage, segment dislocation, and section deformation seriously affect tunnel construction safety and normal operation. Currently, mainly the traditional monitoring technology is used in tunnel distress…
Performance of the Chlorobenzene Destruction with Nonthermal Plasma: Effects of the Gas Conditions and the Gas Components | Journal of Environmental Engineering | Vol 149, No 4
AbstractNonthermal plasma (NTP) is a promising technology for the decomposition of chlorobenzene (CB), but many conditions will affect the performance of NTP. The effects of gas temperature, relative humidity, oxygen…
Exploring Time-Varying Characteristics in Drive-By Bridge Frequency Extraction with the Second-Order Synchrosqueezing Transform | Journal of Bridge Engineering | Vol 28, No 4
AbstractRecently, due to low cost and convenience, the concept of estimating the bridge’s first natural frequency through indirect measurements of a passing vehicle has gained increasing attention—known as drive-by bridge…
Flowability, Strength, and Water Absorption of Mortars Containing Fly Ash and WRA Having Varying Main Chain Lengths | Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering | Vol 35, No 4
AbstractWithin the scope of this study, the effect of the main chain length of polycarboxylate-based water-reducing admixture (WRA) on the fresh properties, compressive strength, and water absorption of mortar mixtures…
Influence of Sugar Cane Straw Ash in Mechanical and Microstructural Characteristics of Alkali-Activated Materials Based on Red Clay Brick Waste | Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering | Vol 35, No 4
AbstractThe present paper aims to assess the feasibility of using two wastes, sugar cane straw ash (SCSA) and red clay brick waste (RCBW), in the production of a new sustainable…
Effect of Cement and Bitumen Emulsion on the Drying and Film Formation of Bitumen Emulsion Paste | Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering | Vol 35, No 4
AbstractTo obtain a bitumen emulsion paste with a good bitumen film structure and rapid drying rate, the effect of cement content, cement type, and emulsion type on the drying and…
Investigation of the Effect of Combined Nanosilica and Iranian Natural Binder on the Rheological Behavior of Mastics and Performance of Asphalt Mixtures | Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering | Vol 35, No 4
AbstractThe aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of nanosilica (NS) and gilsonite on the behavior of asphalt binders and stone matrix asphalt (SMA) samples. An asphalt binder…
Utilization of Glass Powder and Silica Fume in Sugarcane Bagasse Ash-Based Geopolymer for Soil Stabilization | Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering | Vol 35, No 4
AbstractGeopolymers are considered a suitable alternative to portland cement due to their appropriate mechanical properties, the capacity of by-product/waste consumption, and significant contribution to reducing environmental pollution. This study aims…