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Journal of Materials and Engineering Structures
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ISSN 2170-127X · Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi-Ouzou · 490 articles in the index
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The Role of Ai-Supported Models in the Damage Detection Process of Historical Buildings: A Review
The sustainable preservation of historical buildings is of great importance for the future preservation of cultural heritage. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in recent years has led to significant advancements in damage detection for historical buildings, resulting in…
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Evaluation of dynamic responses of concrete gravity dam considering dam-reservoir-foundation interaction with inclined absorptive reservoir bottom
The present paper shows the dynamic responses of concrete gravity dam considering inclined reservoir bed. Responses of gravity dam influenced by the adjacent reservoir and soil foundation. Interaction between dam, reservoir and foundation can give the authentic idea about the responses of the…
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Cool Pavement Technologies for Urban Heat Island Mitigation: A Comprehensive Review with Future Research Directions for Developing Cities
Cool pavement technologies have emerged as an effective solution to mitigate urban heat island (UHI) effects by reducing pavement surface temperatures and enhancing urban thermal comfort. This study reviews three major categories of cool pavements—reflective, evaporative, and thermal energy storage…
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Improving the essential characteristics of Lake Chad diatomaceous earth for the ecological construction.
In the Lake Chad region, diatomaceous earth is the type of soil that is easily accessible, but its use for construction presents challenges due to its specific characteristics. This study aims to characterize the physico-chemical and mechanical properties of these soils after adaptive treatment…
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A Data-Driven Approach for Estimation and Multi-Objective Optimization of Concrete Mix Design
The study focuses on establishing the optimum concrete mix of ratios through a comprehensive analysis of experimental results. For this purpose, 62 numbers of concrete mixtures have been considered by varying the level of key ingredients- cement, water, fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. Using…
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Smart expressways in Vietnam: An architectural proposal
Smart expressways represent an emerging direction in modern transportation, where digital technologies are embedded into road infrastructure to improve mobility, safety, and sustainability. By integrating advanced communication, sensing, and automation systems, they aim to meet the rising demands…
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A high-performance and low cost nitrogen-containing gray cast iron
To meet the demand for high-strength gray iron castings while lowering casting production costs, nitrogen micro alloyed gray cast iron with manganese nitride inoculant was developed, and the effects of manganese nitride addition on its microstructure, mechanical properties, and casting cost were…
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Temperature-wind interactions and implications for civil engineering in the Congolese tropics
Temperature has a strong influence on wind modelling, acting on pressure gradients and convective movements, which directly affect the loads on structures. In Central Africa, this climatic interaction must be taken into account to ensure the stability and durability of structures. This study…
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Influence of Fine Aggregates and Specimen Geometry on Mortar Compressive Strength
The characterisation and comparison of mortars prepared with different standardised sands are essential to ensure the equivalence of results obtained under distinct national and international testing standards. The performance of mortars is heavily dependent on the physical and mechanical…
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Predicting the Compressive Strength of UHPFRC Using Machine Learning and Soft Computing Models: Optimization of Fiber Content and Additives
Ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) is a relatively new material known for its superior mechanical properties, particularly its compressive strength (CS), making it suitable for advanced structural applications. Traditional experimental methods for predicting CS are…
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To study the metallurgical and mechanical properties of SMAW dissimilar weld joints between AISI 1020 carbon steel and AISI 410 martensitic stainless steel using three distinct fillers
This study investigates the metallurgical and mechanical properties of dissimilar weld joints between AISI 1020 carbon steel and AISI 410 martensitic stainless steel, fabricated using three distinct filler metals: austenitic AWS 309L and AWS 316L, and martensitic AWS 410. The weldments were…
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The Potential of Using Waste Rock and Tailings from Gold Mining in Concrete Production
In an effort to lessen the negative effects of mining on the environment and advance sustainability, this study explores the use of gold mining waste rock and tailings (GMWRT) as alternatives to conventional aggregates in concrete production. The study examined the chemical, physical, mechanical…
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Investigating the effect of 310L filler on the mechanical and microstructural behaviour of API X70 and SDSS 2507 dissimilar MIG welds used for offshore applications
The Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding process has a wide range of applications in the fabrication and joining of dissimilar materials such as ferritic steels and austenitic stainless steels because of its versatility, high rate of deposition and providing defect free welds. Ferritic steels such as…
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Seismic vulnerability assessment of a road bridge built before the introduction of the RPOA 2008 seismic regulations
This study presents an assessment of the seismic vulnerability of a road bridge, designed before the introduction of the RPOA-2008, representative of a bridge type that is potentially vulnerable and widespread in the Algerian road network. The seismic vulnerability of the bridge was assessed using…
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A review of selected studies on the properties of stainless steel rebars and their behavior in structures
Stainless steel reinforcement has attracted growing interest in structural engineering due to its superior durability, yet existing reviews remain limited and fail to integrate material behavior, structural performance, numerical modeling, and emerging data-driven approaches. This review addresses…
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Editorial - Volume 13, Issue 4, December 2026
It is with great pleasure that we present this new issue, which brings together twelve original papers reflecting the diversity, dynamism and international scope of contemporary research in the fields of civil engineering, construction materials, transport infrastructure and structural engineering…
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Structural Performance and Durability Properties of Concrete Incorporating Corn Husk Ash as Partial Replacement of Cement
Application of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCM) in concrete is on the increase. The cement production is contributing greatly to the emission of greenhouse gases. Also, agricultural residues being dumped into landfills are causing serious environmental pollution. This has necessitated the…
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Use of Tannery Sludge as Sustainable Replacement of Construction Materials: A Comprehensive Review
The rapid growth of leather manufacturing worldwide has led to substantial generation of tannery sludge (TS), a hazardous by-product containing elevated concentrations of heavy metals, particularly chromium. Conventional disposal of this waste in landfills or water bodies poses severe environmental…
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Mechanoactivated hybrid nanomodifiers for increasing the operational reliability of asphalt concrete
This study addresses the thermodynamic instability of carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) in heterogeneous bitumen–mineral systems, which limits their reinforcing potential due to agglomeration. A solid-phase route for the synthesis of a hybrid filler is proposed, based on the joint mechanoactivation of…
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Impact resistance and mechanical properties of concrete modified with polyethylene terephthalate bottle waste
This study investigates the utilization of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle waste, including fibers, caps, rings, and labels, in concrete to enhance mechanical properties and sustainability. PET waste was incorporated at 1%, 2%, and 3% with varying dimensions of 30 mm, 60 mm, and 90 mm. The…