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Advances in Development and Application of New Materials for Civil Engineering

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 May 2024) | Viewed by 7838

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Qingbiao Wang

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School of Resources, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Taian 271019, China
Interests: geotechnical disaster control; theory and technology of civil engineering composite materials applications; geotechnical support safety theory and technology; geotechnical monitoring and reliability analysis; geotechnical disaster prevention and mitigation
Prof. Dr. Bin Gong

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College of Energy and Mining Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
Interests: shear damage and reinforcement of deep jointed rock masses; tunnel surge water and grouting reinforcement technology; natural gas hydrate extraction; new materials for geotechnical engineering; numerical simulation of geotechnical engineering
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Dear Colleagues,

This Topic, entitled "Advances in Development and Application of New Materials for Civil Engineering", aims to collect innovative research methods, research ideas, relevant application scenarios, application theories and construction techniques for new materials in civil engineering in order to overcome the challenges faced by engineering construction in the present era and promote the development of new civil engineering materials.

In the long history of civil engineering development, especially with the progress of science and technology and social development, new civil engineering materials have promoted new engineering structure, and the application of new civil engineering materials has needed the support of new research methods, research ideas, related theories and construction technology. Therefore, we encourage researchers to submit manuscripts related to experiments, numerical simulation theories and field applications of new civil engineering materials, including, but not limited to, fiber reinforced concrete, new grouting materials, civil engineering structures based on new materials, and the reuse of construction waste and dregs.

In addition, the development and application of intelligent sensors, extreme learning, 3D printing concrete and prefabricated concrete structures related to new materials in civil engineering also represent the frontier of new materials in the civil engineering research.

The topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • High-performance fiber concrete;
  • Damage characteristics of concrete–rock interface damage;
  • Resource utilization of construction waste and cave slag;
  • New grouting materials;
  • 3D-printed concrete;
  • Underground engineering support;
  • Intelligent sensing technology for geotechnical engineering;
  • Geotechnical engineering-related machine learning.

Prof. Dr. Qingbiao Wang
Prof. Dr. Bin Gong
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • fibrous concrete
  • underground engineering grouting
  • underground engineering disaster prevention and control
  • underground engineering monitoring
  • resource utilization of construction waste
  • machine learning
  • 3D-printed concrete

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Optimization of Composition of Waterproofing Material Based on Modified Fine-Grained Concrete
by Aleksey Zhukov, Sofia Bazhenova, Irina Stepina and Irina Erofeeva
Buildings 2024, 14(6), 1748; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14061748 - 10 Jun 2024
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The purpose of the research described in this article was to optimize the compositions based on hydraulic-modified binder and construction waste for waterproofing and repair of concrete or brick structures in contact with the ground, as well as the study of properties and [...] Read more.
The purpose of the research described in this article was to optimize the compositions based on hydraulic-modified binder and construction waste for waterproofing and repair of concrete or brick structures in contact with the ground, as well as the study of properties and development of the basis of the methodology for selecting the composition of such a waterproofing system. Processing of the results of the experiment was carried out by statistical and analytical methods. The research was based on a method for determining the adhesive strength of a waterproofing coating, based on the determination when the insulating layers are torn off. As a result of the calculation and experimental verification, the composition of the waterproofing material was obtained, which corresponds to an adhesive strength of 3.8 MPa; the strength of the waterproofing layer was 36–37 MPa, as well as the amounts of the main components: acrylic resin 3.9%; finely ground concrete waste 80 kg/m3; plasticizer consumption (0.38…0.39%) at the optimum moisture content of the base surface (9.7…9.8%). Full article
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Numerical Simulation of Crack Propagation and Branching Behaviors in Heterogeneous Rock-like Materials
by Wei Xu, Shijun Zhao, Weizhao Zhang and Xinbo Zhao
Buildings 2024, 14(1), 158; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14010158 - 8 Jan 2024
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The characterization and understanding of crack evolution in non-uniform geological structures are crucial for predicting the mechanical response of rock-like materials or structures under varying loading conditions. In this study, an improved Peridynamic model with a degree of heterogeneity characterized by random pre-breaking [...] Read more.
The characterization and understanding of crack evolution in non-uniform geological structures are crucial for predicting the mechanical response of rock-like materials or structures under varying loading conditions. In this study, an improved Peridynamic model with a degree of heterogeneity characterized by random pre-breaking “bonds” coefficients is introduced to capture the intricacies of crack initiation, propagation, and branching behaviors in heterogeneous rock-like materials. MATLAB discrete programs for heterogeneous material models and PD simulation programs based on the FORTRAN language were developed. The effectiveness of the heterogeneous PD model in simulating crack propagation and branching patterns in heterogeneous materials has been verified through dynamic and static (quasi-static) loading cases with pre-notch. The different levels of heterogeneity not only affect the direction of crack propagation but also determine the crack deflection direction and branching patterns. The crack propagation path appears to possess obvious asymmetry in the crack propagation direction. As the load applied continues to increase, the asymmetric multi-crack branching phenomenon will occur. The higher the level of heterogeneity, the more complex the behaviors of crack propagation and branching become. This research provides valuable insights into the interplay of material heterogeneity and crack evolution, offering a foundation for improved numerical simulations and contributing to the broader field of geomechanics. Full article
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Research on Deformation Characteristics and Design Optimization of Super-Large Cofferdam Enclosure Structure
by Qingbiao Wang, Chentao Li, Yiming Ma, Zhongjing Hu, Hao Lv and Weizhen Liu
Buildings 2023, 13(10), 2429; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13102429 - 24 Sep 2023
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With the rapid development of urban transportation facilities, their construction inevitably encounters unfavorable conditions, such as rivers and lakes. When using the weir construction method to build transportation facilities in lakes, the design scheme for the pit slope excavation inside the cofferdam is [...] Read more.
With the rapid development of urban transportation facilities, their construction inevitably encounters unfavorable conditions, such as rivers and lakes. When using the weir construction method to build transportation facilities in lakes, the design scheme for the pit slope excavation inside the cofferdam is related to the success or failure of the construction. In this study, the design scheme for pit excavations in lakes is discussed and analyzed using numerical simulation and on-site monitoring against the background of Jinji Lake Tunnel. The findings are as follows. (1) The greater the distance between the pit and the cofferdam, the smaller the impact of pit excavation on the cofferdam is; when the excavation depth is 10 m and the distance is more than 47 m, the deformation of the whole pile is less than 15 mm. (2) Under the condition that the platform width is kept the same, the smaller the height and width ratio is, the greater the safety factor will be, and under the condition that the height and width ratio is kept the same, the longer the platform width is, the greater the safety factor will be. (3) When the pit and cofferdam are far away from each other, different slope release design schemes have different effects on cofferdam deformation and stability. The results of this research can provide references and guidance for the design and construction of similar projects. Full article
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Evaluation Method for the Bearing Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Beams Based on the Kaiser Effect
by Yongfeng Xu, Hailong Wang, Minfeng Li, Pengfei Li, Pengfei Zhao, Anquan Ji, Lei Liu and Yang Liu
Buildings 2023, 13(8), 2003; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13082003 - 5 Aug 2023
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The Kaiser effect is an important phenomenon that occurs in acoustic emission. The estimation of reinforced concrete structures based on acoustic emission is receiving widespread attention. Cumulative acoustic emission parameters were used for the preliminary estimation of Kaiser points through the step loading [...] Read more.
The Kaiser effect is an important phenomenon that occurs in acoustic emission. The estimation of reinforced concrete structures based on acoustic emission is receiving widespread attention. Cumulative acoustic emission parameters were used for the preliminary estimation of Kaiser points through the step loading experiments on four simply supported reinforced concrete beams under bending load. Taking this Kaiser point as the centre, an appropriate interval value was determined. After functional fitting of the “load-acoustic emission parameter” curve, the difference between the estimated value and the measured value was calculated. The Kaiser point was modified in accordance with the “load-difference” curve. The modified Kaiser point was used to calculate the Felicity ratio. The ratio of the maximum load to the ultimate bearing capacity of the beams was calculated. The curves of the ratio and the Felicity ratio were obtained. Fitting of the corresponding relational function was performed. Based on the relational function, the ultimate bearing capacity of the beams was estimated according to the mean of the experiment. The results showed that if there was a significant difference between the preliminarily estimated value and the measured value of the Kaiser point, modifications can be conducted to avoid any significant difference in the Kaiser point caused by human factors. Using the Felicity ratio and based on function fitting, the maximum difference in the ultimate bearing capacity of the beams was estimated to be no more than 10%. Moreover, it was concluded that the estimated ultimate bearing capacity of the beams was characterized by high stability in the case of different sample data. This method will provide a theoretical basis for evaluating the ultimate bearing capacity of reinforced concrete beams under bending load based on the Kaiser effect. Full article
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Experimental Study on the Dynamic Modulus of an Asphalt Roadbed Grouting Mixture under the Influence of Complex and Multiple Factors
by Wuping Ran, Hengzheng Qiu, Xianchen Ai, Shanshan Zhang and Yaqiang Wang
Buildings 2023, 13(8), 1969; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13081969 - 1 Aug 2023
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After long-term service, the ground will experience settlement and the stability of the roadbed will be lost. In order to effectively reinforce the roadbed, an asphalt roadbed grouting mixture has been applied to the filling of the roadbed. The rotary compaction method was [...] Read more.
After long-term service, the ground will experience settlement and the stability of the roadbed will be lost. In order to effectively reinforce the roadbed, an asphalt roadbed grouting mixture has been applied to the filling of the roadbed. The rotary compaction method was used to prepare different gradation types of lime composite-modified oil sludge pyrolysis residue asphalt, mixtures Sup13, Sup19, and Sup25. This article takes the dynamic modulus of an asphalt roadbed grouting mixture as the mechanical index, and the uniaxial compression dynamic modulus test is carried out on three kinds of rotary compaction asphalt mixtures, Sup13, Sup19, and Sup25. The dynamic modulus master curves of different gradation composite-modified oil sludge pyrolysis residue asphalt mixtures are fitted to study the dynamic modulus of asphalt mixtures under different nominal maximum particle sizes, loading frequencies, and temperatures. The results show that (1) The dynamic modulus of different gradation composite-modified oil sludge pyrolysis residue asphalt mixtures increases with the decrease in temperature and the increase in frequency; (2) when other conditions are the same, the compound-modified asphalt mixture’s dynamic modulus decreases significantly under low-frequency and high-temperature conditions; (3) in the range of 4.4–37.8 °C and medium loading frequency, the dynamic modulus of the compound-modified asphalt mixture is more affected by temperature and loading frequency; (4) in the low-temperature and high-frequency range, the compound-modified asphalt mixture with a larger nominal maximum particle size has a higher dynamic modulus, and the asphalt mixture with better stability of skeleton structure has a higher dynamic modulus. The research results of this article will provide scientific guidance for the study of the mechanical properties of asphalt roadbed grouting mixtures. Full article
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Study on the Liquefaction Mechanism of Mixed-Size Tailings Material Based on Grain Contact State Theory
by Chunlin Jiang, Guangjin Wang, Yanbo Zhang and Jinglong Liang
Buildings 2023, 13(7), 1808; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13071808 - 16 Jul 2023
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Tailings ponds serve as high-potential energy structures designed to store waste tailings and other industrial materials. However, they can give rise to significant environmental pollution and pose a substantial threat to social and economic development, as well as the safety of people’s lives [...] Read more.
Tailings ponds serve as high-potential energy structures designed to store waste tailings and other industrial materials. However, they can give rise to significant environmental pollution and pose a substantial threat to social and economic development, as well as the safety of people’s lives and property. Seismic disasters can cause liquefaction of tailings, leading to destabilization and dam failure of tailings ponds, and the evolution of dynamic pore pressure of tailings can indirectly reflect the destabilization process of tailings ponds. Fine grain content is one of the main factors affecting the dynamic strength and pore pressure development of tailings. This article studies the microscopic characteristics of tailings material through microscopic observation, triaxial testing, discrete element simulation, and grain contact state theory, aiming to analyze the influence mechanism of fine grain content on the micromechanics of tailings. Based on the grain contact state theory, the tailings with different fine grain contents are classified into three types: coarse grain tailings, intermediate-size grain tailings, and fine grain tailings, and the grain contact is classified into four different states. In contact state 1, the vibration pore pressure exhibits a “fast-stable” development mode with increasing vibrations. In contact state 2 or 3, the vibration pore pressure develops linearly with vibrations. For contact state 4, the development of vibration pore pressure presents a “fast-stable-sharp” development mode. The effect of fine grain content (FC) on the liquefication of the tailings studied in the present work is as follows. When the fine grain content is FC<30%, the liquefaction resistance of the tailings decreases with the increase of FC. When FC>30%, the liquefaction resistance increases with the increase of FC. When FC=30%, the liquefaction resistance is the lowest, indicating that the critical threshold of the fine grain content of the tailings studied in the present work is FCth=30%. Full article
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